Writing. Part 2. Домбровская И.В - 34 стр.

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                              Content/ organisation
1. Discuss these possible titles with other students and choose the best one.
   Notes for visitors to …
   Welcome to my country!
   When in Rome, do as the Romans do
   How to be a popular guest
2. Try to think of another, better title. You could add a touch of humour, for
   example, with a slightly unusual angle: ‘How to be an unpopular guest’.
3. Make a list of the topics suggested in the question and jot down any ideas you
   have for each one. Imagine yourself as a visitor to your country and your
   family. What would seem strange? What mistakes might you make?
4. Decide on the best order for the topics.


                                     Style
Make your article readable. Remember your readers’ ages. How can you get
their attention to begin with? How can you keep them reading? What would be a
good ending?

Exercise 30
Identify what types of articles the following topics are. Write
appropriate headlines and give the outline for each topic. Then write
questions 1, 2, and 7 in the appropriate style using 120-180 words.
   1 A wildlife magazine has asked readers to write an article entitled "The
     advantages and disadvantages of owning a pet." Write a short article for
     the magazine on this subject.
   2 An educational magazine has invited readers to discuss the statement: "All
     children should be made to learn at least one foreign language." Write a
     short article for the magazine discussing the statement.
   3 A sports magazine has invited readers to express their opinion on the
     subject: "Do you think sports personalities deserve the large amounts of
     money that they are paid?" Write a short article for the magazine on this
     topic.
   4 A newspaper has invited readers to discuss the statement: "People over the
     age of 65 should not be allowed to drive." Write a short article for the
     newspaper on this topic.
   5 A health magazine has asked readers to contribute an article on the
     question "What can we do to become healthier?" Write a short article for
     the magazine on this topic.
   6 A fashion magazine has asked readers to write an article on the subject: "To
     what extent does fashion influence the way we dress?" Write a short article
     for the magazine on this topic.

   7 Write an article about a place you have visited for a travel magazine.