4. EXAMS Ask and answer these questions in pairs. 1 Do you think you have enough freedom and independence from your family? 2 What are the positive effects of giving teenagers more freedom and independence? 3 What are the negative effects? 2. EXIZINIIG Work in pairs. Read the task below and agree on cone advantage and one disadvantage. ‘Many teenagers spend time looking after themselves at home while the adults are away, Write an essay which presents the advantages and disadvantages of being “home alone’ when you're a teenager. 3 Read the essay. Does the candidate mention your ideas from exercise 2? ‘Some parents are happy to leave their teenage children alone in the hause because they trust them to look after themselves. There can sometimes be drawbacks, but the situation can also bring out the best in teenager. Firstly i's a perfect opportunity to learn how to cook your favourite aishes. Finding good recipes oniine for, say lasagne, Couldn't be easier. Secondly, it means nobody is there to nag YU oF tell you what to do, which is reat ~ even though you may forget one or two lite things. Thirdly, not having adults ‘round isa chance to prove that you can be independent and even deal with dificult stustions occasionally. On the other hand, there are definitely disadvantages to being at home while your parents are away, Although ‘preparing your own food may be fun, many teenagers wil end up eating lots of unhealthy snacks and no proper meals Secondly if your parents aren't there to remind you, you may forget something important, tke a doctor's appointment. Thirdly, ‘without your parents at home, you ‘need to cope with any domestic emergencies yoursel For ‘example, if the bathroom floods, {you need to sort it out! Overall | think the "advantages for teenagers Of spending a little time home alone outweigh the _ disadvantages, Despite the risk problems, its an important to fe wamec anatysis Essay: pros and cons ee er ‘Make sure your essay is divided into paragraphs and has fa clear and logical structure. For example: Paragraph 1: (introduction) Rephrase the question and / or give an example of the situation it describes to show that you have understood it. Paragraph 2: (pros) List two or three advantages Include examples. Paragraph 3: (cons) List two or three disadvantages. Include examples Paragraph 4: (conclusion) Sum up the most important points and / or give your own opinion. 4 Read the Exam tip. Answer the questions in relation to the essay in exercise 3. 1 Does the essay follow the structure in the tip? 2. How many different (a) advantages and (b) disadvantages does the candidate mention? 3 Underline all the places where the candidate gives, examples, How are the examples introduced? 4 What phrase does the candidate use to introduce personal opinion in the conclusion? Concessions We can use although or even though to introduces | concession clause. He won the race even though he'd hurt his foot Although he'd hurt his foot, he won the race | Despite and in spite of also express concession but aie followed by a noun or -ing form, not a clause. Despite/in spite of his injury, he won the race. 5 Read the Learn this! box. Undertine all the examples of, concession in the essay in exercise 3. 6 MEERA Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. Include the word in brackets. 1 Even though they get on well, they're splitting up. (despite) Despite getting on well, theyre splitting up 2 Even though they're friends, they often argue. (despite) 3 Although we tease each other, we're actually very close. (in spite of 4 In spite of the rain, they walked home together. although) 5 Many parents watch too much TY, despite lecturing their children about the same thing. (even though) 6 She doesn’t respect her dad, even though he’s got a well paid job. (in spite of) 7 In pairs, discuss the conclusion of the essay in exercise 3. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons. ‘Scanned with CamScannerOs You are going to do the following exam writing task. Read the task and discuss some ideas for advantages and disadvantages with your partner, Write an essay which presents the advantages and disadvantages of going on holiday with friends your own age rather than with your family. Plan your essay in pairs. Student A: Think of as many advantages as you can. Student B: Think of as many disadvantages as you can Make notes using the ideas below to help you: 3 EEE compare ideas with your partner, Agree on the best two or three advantages and disadvantages, then think of examples where possible. Complete the plan for Paragraphs 2 and 3. Paragraph 1: introduction Paragraph 2: advantages Point Point Point 3; Paragraph : disadvantages Point 1 Point 2: “Point Bi) Paragraph 4: conclusion [36 SEAN testy MeO Re Lee eis {In pairs, translate the underlined phrases in the sentences below. Think about how you could use the phrases in ya essay. Which section of the essay might they betong to’ 1 You might live on junk food for the entire holida 2. Ifyou come down with food poisoning, find a docte 3 It's important to stick togethe: 4 Your family are only a phone call away. 5. Holidays can be a bonding experienc 6 Teenagers can be an easy target for criminal 7 fthings go wrong, you may need to grow up overnight, 8 It could be the holiday of a lifetime In pairs, write the introduction to your essay by completing the outline below. ‘Some teenagers have the opportunity to go on holiday with friends their own age. Although this can be ...itcan also ‘Agree on a conclusion with your partner. Do the advantages ‘outweigh the disadvantages, or vice versa? Make a note of your opinion and the reasons for it. Look back at the essay in exercise 3 on page 34 and complete these three different ways of expressing the idea of being ‘home alone’. 1 isa chance to prove you can be independent 2. there are definitely disadvantages to being at home 3 + You need to cope with any domestic emergencies yourself Do the writing taskiin exercise 1. Follow the essay plan you made with your partner in exercises 3-6. CHECK YOUR WORK Have you: given your essay a clear and logical structure? used at least one concession clause? Included some expressions from exercises 2 and 4? rephrased the wording of the task in different ways? ‘written 200-250 words? checked your spelling and grammar? Unit3 * Generations ‘Scanned with CamSconner