Questions 1-10

Useful language: giving opinions
1  1  a   I feel strongly that this is a positive trend. ✓
  b    I am of the opinion that this is a positive trend. 
  2  a    My feeling is that all theatres should be 
supported by the state. ✓
  b    I beliefve that all theatres should be supported 
by the state.
  3  a    In my views it is crucial to pay females the same 
as males.
  b    I assert it is crucial to pay females the same as 
males. ✓
Useful language: cause and effect
1  b    . . . rents are rising rapidly so it is more difficult to 
find anywhere cheap . . .
 c    People are living longer and because of this they 
need more help . . .
 d    . . there is often distrust between generations and 
I therefore feel that it is important for people of 
different ages to spend time together . . .
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2  A → B
B ← A
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