Стр.104-105 Unit 8 ГДЗ Комарова Ларионова 11 класс
- A Read the following writing task. In pairs, make a list of all the benefits of playing team sports. Then compare your list with the class.
You have seen the following announcement in an international teen magazine.
The benefits of team sports
Tell us what you think the benefits of taking part in team sports are for children and young people. We will publish the most interesting articles next month. - B Read the article. Are any of your ideas mentioned?
- C Which of the following features does the article in B have?
- A catchy title
- The use of direct or indirect questions
- The writer’s opinion
- A personal angle
- An example
- D Is the article written in a neutral or informal style? How do you know?
- E Find the explanations the writer uses in the article to develop these points.
- Being a member of a team …
- makes you more active.
- teaches you to co-operate with others and to improve your social skills.
- Being a member of a team …
- F How is the article organized? What does the writer include in each paragraph? Make notes.
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
- G Read this writing task and, in pairs, make a list of all the benefits you can think of associated with having a hobby. When you have finished, compare your list with the rest of the class.
You have seen the following announcement in an international teen magazine.
The benefits of having a hobby
Tell us what you think the benefits of having a hobby are for young people. Write an article of between 120 and 180 words. We will publish the most interesting articles next month. - H Copy and complete the Planner.
Planner Title Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 - I Now write your article. Use the Language chunks and the Planner to help you.
Be sure to:
- write four paragraphs
- talk about one topic only in each paragraph
- develop your ideas with explanations or examples
- use linking words/phrases to link your ideas and paragraphs
- be consistent in style (e.g. informal or neutral)
- make it interesting by asking questions, giving your opinion, using a personal angle and/or giving examples
- give it a catchy title
| Planner | Possible answer |
|---|---|
| Title | Why Having a Hobby Is Great |
| Paragraph 1 | Introduction with a question |
| Paragraph 2 | Hobbies make you more active and help you relax. |
| Paragraph 3 | Hobbies teach useful skills and help you make friends. |
| Paragraph 4 | Conclusion with your opinion |
I
Why Having a Hobby Is Great
Have you ever thought about why hobbies are so important for young people? In my opinion, having a hobby can make life much more interesting and enjoyable.
To begin with, a hobby helps you relax and feel happier after a busy day at school. For example, reading, drawing or playing a musical instrument can reduce stress and give you more energy.
I think another important benefit is that hobbies help you develop useful skills. What I mean is that you can become more creative, patient and confident. Also, if you join a club or a group, you can make new friends and learn to work with other people.
As far as I’m concerned, every young person should have a hobby. It is not only fun, but also useful for your future.
