95 B2+ | 8. Klasse | Unit 08: The next chapter Complete the essay with the linking words in the box. although but for example for this reason however in fact in this way therefore this is why though such as Study the highlighted phrases. While it is not a problem if a key word is repeated a few times in an essay, the same phrase should not occur several times within the same paragraph. There are different strategies you can use to avoid this. For example, you can replace the word which is repeated with a pronoun or a word with a similar meaning. Paraphrasing can also be useful. Example: Although many people are extremely critical of cosmetic procedures and believe that they should be avoided, I am convinced that cosmetic procedures they can be a good choice under certain circumstances. Use the following strategies to improve the essay on cosmetic procedures: Paragraph A: Replace the underlined phrases with the words it, that, them and which. Paragraph B: Find ways of paraphrasing ‘self-acceptance’ (e.g. to love yourself exactly the way you are) and use them to replace the underlined words. Paragraph C: Find (near) synonyms of amount of money and use them to replace the underlined words. Study the completed essay. How does the writer introduce the paragraphs? Can you think of different ways of doing this? How does the writer of the essay on cosmetic procedures manage the transitions between the paragraphs? a b c Writing tip When you want to replace a word with its synonym, always make sure that you are familiar with its exact meaning and its collocations. If you are in any doubt, it is always better to paraphrase the word instead. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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