U4.7 Improve Your Writing Activity 1(LB p.90)

Paragraph 1 (Introduction)

a Which words and phrases in the opening sentence tell you what the writer thinks about animals?

b Why do you think the writer asks a question in the second sentence? 

Is this a good idea at the beginning of an essay?

Paragraph 2

c In your opinion, which of the reasons in favour of zoos provides the strongest argument for them?

Paragraph 2

d Why does the writer give examples about species bred in captivity?

Paragraph 3

e What is the purpose of the second sentence?

Paragraph 3

f Which parts of the third and fourth sentences give opinions rather than facts?

Paragraph 4 (Conclusion)

g What is the writer’s answer to the question “Are you for or against zoos”?