REPEAT YOUR RESPONSE OVERALL OPINION

A few people have asked me how to use the ebook. One way is to practise writing

paragraphs using the ebook ideas.

Some ideas from the ebook about the benefits of mobile phones:

The mobile phone is the most popular gadget in today’s world.

We can stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues wherever we are.

Users can send text messages, surf the Internet, take photos and listen to

music.

Mobiles have also become fashion accessories.

Mobile phones have revolutionised the way we communicate.

By linking these ideas (and adding a few things) I can write a paragraph:

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The mobile phone has become the most popular gadget in today’s world. The reason

for this is that it is portable and versatile. Mobile phones are now carried at all times

by most people, allowing us to stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues

wherever we are. Furthermore, they now have many more functions than a standard

telephone; mobile phone users can send text messages, surf the Internet, take photos

and listen to music, as well as making calls. Mobiles have become fashion

accessories, and they have revolutionised the way we communicate.

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A good way to answer this question is:

To a

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certain

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extent I agree that...

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However

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, I also think that...

By saying that you agree to a certain extent (not completely), you can now talk about

both sides of the argument.

Example question:

People visiting other countries should adapt to the customs and behaviours expected

there. They should not expect the host country to welcome different customs and

behaviours. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

My introduction:

To a certain extent I agree that visitors to other countries should respect the culture of

the host country. However, I also think that host countries should accept visitors'

cultural differences.

After this introduction, you can write one paragraph about each view.

Marriages are bigger and more expensive nowadays than in the past. Why is this

the case? Is it a positive or negative development?

To plan an essay for this topic, consider the following questions: