B) Replace all the linking words with the alternatives

The Final Paragraph

You restate your opinion using the following words: I believe; In my opinion; I think; In my view; I strongly believe; I feel that; It seems to me that.

LINKING

To list and add points:

Firstly; In the first place; To start/begin with

Secondly; In addition; Furthermore; Moreover; Besides

Thirdly; Finally; Lastly

To introduce examples/reasons/results:

For example/instance; such as; like; in particular; therefore; for this reason; because; since; as a result

To introduce the opposing viewpoint:

On the other hand; However; Nevertheless; Although; Whilst

To introduce a conclusion:

In conclusion; All in all; Finally; All things considered; Taking everything into account/consideration

I. a) Read the model and fill in the gaps with the appropriate linkers from the list.

However; As a result; In the first place; Taking everything into account

On the other hand; Furthermore; Therefore

Can you imagine life without computers? In the office, school or at home, computers have become an indispensable part of our everyday existence. Some people, (1)………………, are beginning to ask if we really need them. In my opinion, computers are a necessary part of modern life, whether we realize it or not.

(2)………………………….., computers can save a lot of storage space. One computer disk can hold the same amount of information as several books (3) ……………………, storing information on computer discs is one of the most efficient ways of keeping data.

(4)………………………., computers save everyone a lot of valuable time. Stored information can be found at the touch of a button, whereas searching for it manually takes much longer.(5) ………………, our everyday lives are made easier – from going to the bank to doing shopping. The time saved by using computers enables us to use our own time more creatively and productively.

(6)…………………….., there are also disadvantages with the computer age. Computer technology can progress rapidly, but machines still make mistakes. It is not uncommon for computers to suddenly crash deleting whole files of essential information.

And still,(7)………………………….., I strongly believe that computers are a useful tool. They have changed our lives for the better and there is no reason why we should not make them work to our advantage.

b) Replace all the linking words with the alternatives

STYLE

II. a) Match the informal phrases/sentences (1-5) to the formal ones (a-e)

INFORMAL

1. I like this idea a lot.

2. I’m writing about …

3. I don’t like what they’ve put forward at all.

4. I don’t agree with the council’s plan

5. You can see that …

FORMAL

a. I am writing in connection with…

b. I am totally in favour of this idea.

c. I wish to express my disapproval of this proposal.

d. Obviously …

e. I strongly disagree with the plan proposed by the town council.

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