Английский язык. Климова А.Ю - 6 стр.

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       We also took field trips during the course. We went to the museums to see the
paintings and sculpture we read about in class. We went to artists’ studios to see how a
painting was actually painted.
       How did this help my career. Not only did it make me a more rounded person,
but I saw in the painting a history of engineering. I saw how bridges and buildings
were built and used. I saw how cities were planned. Art history for me was very impor-
tant, and it was fun.

                                     Writing the Essay

       Write the topic sentence for each paragraph. A topic sentence tells the reader
what a paragraph will be about. A topic sentence can introduce the paragraph or it can
summarize what has been said in the paragraph. A topic sentence can be at the begin-
ning, the middle, or the end of a paragraph.
       Look at the example:
       Topic sentence: One should spend time getting to know people before judging
                          them

      Supporting details:
                         I don’t always make the best first impression.
                         We all have bad days
                         We all pick out the wrong clothing or say something wrong.

       You need two things to write a good introduction. You need to have an opinion
on the topic and you need to have topic sentences for each of the paragraphs.
       The introduction to your essay should tell the reader what your opinion is on the
topic. There is, however, no right or wrong opinion.
       You can express your opinion by using set phrases or by varying the verbs, ad-
jectives, and adverbs you use.

      Set Phrases
According to me                                It is my opinion that
To my way of thinking                          I believe
In my view                                     I think
To me                                          it seems to me that
In my opinion                                  It appears that
I believe                                      To my mind
From my point of view

      Look at the examples of expressing your opinion about these topics
      1.People’s lives are easier today.
      In my opinion people’s lives are easier today.
      2.Most people prefer to spend their leisure time outdoors.
      It seems to me that most people prefer to spend their leisure time outdoors.