Articles, News Reports & Reviews

Conclusion

Final Paragraph

summary of the topic and/or opinion/comments/ recommendation(s)

* The exact number of paragraphs will depend on the specific requirements of each writing task.

2 Look at the beginnings and endings from various types of articles. Match the beginnings with the endings, and then say which of the topics that follow (i - v) matches each pair.

BEGINNGS…

1. The popular seaside resort of Sandy Bay was completely devastated yesterday by a freak tidal wave, the cause of which has not yet been determined. There have been several fatalities, and some residents suf-­ fering from minor injuries have been admitted to a nearby hospital.

2. There are several problems which you will have to face when teaching classes of young children. Fortunately, there are many ways to deal with such problems, which in the long run should improve both the effective­ ness of your lessons and your own rapport with your students.

3. Organising a children's party can often be stressful for parents. If you feel this way, then why not allow us to do it for you? Our company will arrange everything from the decorations to the cake.

4. Living in a city can be very advantageous. However, more and more peo­- ple are starting to agree that there are a multitude of benefits in moving to the countryside.

5. Greenside Drama Group is performing Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot next week at the Greenside Theatre. The play, set in an unspecified period and place, is a philosophical tale about the meaning of life. Chris Greene and Felix Harman star as the main characters, two tramps called Vladimir and Estragon.