Writing. Part 2. Домбровская И.В - 29 стр.

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                                Last paragraphs
   A There can be no doubt that cities offer endless entertainment to suit every
     taste. As Johnson said, “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.”
   B In conclusion, solutions to the problem lie in education and in stricter law
     enforcement. More importantly, teenagers should be provided with
     adequate recreational facilities to put an end to the boredom that drives
     them to drinking.
   C At present, it seems that many students do not take part in any kind of
     physical activity at all. Will we see physical education slowly disappear
     from our schools only to be replaced by more “useful” lessons in future?
   D I personally believe that were it not for this method of transport, many
     countries would be far more distant from each other, both physically and
     culturally.
   E In my opinion, computers should have a place in a child’s education and
     can be a useful aid to teaching, but should never replace the most
     important educational tool of all - the teacher.
   F All things considered, do we have the right to tell people that they cannot
     participate in a sport when they are fully aware of the risks involved?

• Each new point starts a new paragraph. All paragraphs should be connected by
linking devices.

Exercise 23
Read the following article and fill in the missing linking devices from the
list below. State what these words are used for e.g. moreover, to add more
points on a topic etc.
Moreover, apart from, in addition to, however, all things considered, on the
other hand, the main disadvantage of

                    Gardening – a Dream or a Nightmare?
          Many people dream of having a large space in which to create their ideal
garden.
        1) ................ rewarding a large garden can be, it is worth considering
the disadvantages.2) .................................. a large garden is the hard work it
requires. 3) ..................... , this is a year round job which means taking a holiday
can be problematic.
        4) ................. spending time, you will inevitably spend money on your
garden. The amount depends on the type of plants you grow, however do not
forget the cost of fertilisers and sprays.
        5) ............................ , having a large space gives you the opportunity to
have a range of flowers and vegetables. 6) .................... plants, you are able to
create features such as ponds, fountains or even a patio.
        7) ............................... , owning a large garden can be either a dream or a
nightmare. If you are successful it is well worth the effort and expense.