Writing skills practice- 008

1. Check your understanding: matching
Match the paragraphs with their topic and write a-d next to the number 1-4.
1…….. Paragraph 1 a. a conclusion and overall opinion
2…….. Paragraph 2 b. good things about the website
3…….. Paragraph 3 c. general information about the website
4…….. Paragraph 4 d. some of the problems of the website


2. Check your writing: grouping – facts and opinions
Write the sentences from the review in the correct group.

You choose a song
and a level.

You can repeat a line
of the song.

There are songs in
different languages.

This is an
excellent website.


It’s very easy to navigate.

I can learn English while I listen
to my favourite songs.

It’s great!




Facts
Opinions









3. Check your writing: gap fill – useful phrases
Write the correct phrase from the review for the meaning given.


1. Meaning: A website I really like … ………..…………………………..………….… (5 words)
2. Meaning: One advantage is that … ………..………………………..…………….… (7 words)
3. Meaning: For example … (2 answers) ………..………………………..……………. (2 words)
4. ………..…………………………..………….… (2 words)
5. Meaning: In conclusion … ………..…………………………..………….…… (3 words)
6. Meaning: Have a look at it … …………..………………………..………….…… (3 words)


Discussion

? What’s your favorite website, and why?

4. Complete the website review. Think about these questions: Which website do you want to review?

Paragraph 1: What general information about the website can you give?
Paragraph 2: What are the website’s good points?
Paragraph 3: What are the problems with the website?
Paragraph 4: What’s your overall opinion? Would you recommend it? Who would you recommend it to?

Answers to A website review – exercises

1. Check your understanding: matching

1. c. general information about the website
2. b. good things about the website
3. d. some of the problems of the website
4. a. a conclusion and overall opinion

2. Check your writing: grouping – facts and opinions


Facts
Opinions


You choose a song and a level.
You can repeat a line of the song.
There are songs in different languages.
I can learn English while I listen to my
favourite songs.


It’s very easy to navigate.
It’s great!
This is an excellent website.





3. Check your writing: gap fill – useful phrases

1. One of my favorite websites
2. The good points include the fact that
3. such as / for instance
4. such as / for instance
5. To sum up
6. Check it out

4. Complete the website review. Think about these questions: Which website do you want to review?

- Yourself