Writing. Part 2. Домбровская И.В - 53 стр.

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Exercise 4
Read the argumentative composition below and give your comments as if an
examiner. Then, suggest your improvements.

                     Physical Education should be taught in schools
       Physical Education’s been a part of the school curriculum for years, and I
believe that it should remain so for a variety of reasons. In the first place,
offering Physical Education in schools is vital for children who have neither the
time, nor the opportunity to do sport elsewhere. Everybody agrees Physical
Education is especially beneficial for children living in crowded cities who do
not have space to play. Doing sport at school gives them the opportunity to
exercise and rid of their excess energy.
       In addition, team sports develop children’s social skills, encouraging
them to work as part of a team and to cooperate with others.
       On the other hand, some parents feel that Physical Education shouldn’t
be a compulsory subject as not all children enjoy or are good at sport. These
parents forget, however, that all children can benefit from physical activity, and
doing sport will give them the chance to improve their skills and their health.
       In conclusion, I think that Physical Education is an important part of
every school curriculum since physical activity helps children to keep fit, and
energetic and alert.

                                      Articles
                     Answer the following T/F statements.
1)   Articles are always formal in style.
2)   Articles should have a headline.
3)   Articles do not need to have paragraphs.
4)   Articles can include narrative techniques.
5)   Articles never include the writer’s opinion.

Exercise 5
Read the main body of the article. Then, identify what kind of article it is
and which outline has been used. Next, underline all the linking words and
state what these words are used for. Finally, write the first and the final
paragraphs.

                              All Work and No Play
        Holding an executive position is a significant achievement in terms of
career. Reaching such a high position is usually the result of years of hard work.
The main incentive for aiming for an executive position is the adventure of
gaining extra power and responsibility. Added to this, an executive's salary is
quite considerable and the privileges, such as a company car and a private
office, can be very attractive.