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VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR 3- WRITING PRACTICE

📝Activity instructions:
Write a short opinion essay (140–190 words) expressing your point of view about the impact of supermarkets on local communities.

🔹 Steps to follow:

1. Read the task carefully:
   Supermarkets are becoming increasingly popular, but some people believe that they are having a negative effect on local communities.
   ➤ Think about whether you agree or disagree with this idea.
    
2. Plan your essay:
   📌 Introduction: Briefly introduce the topic.
   📌 Body Paragraph 1: Explain why supermarkets are popular.
   📌Body Paragraph 2: Describe how they affect local businesses or communities.
   📌 Conclusion: Give your opinion and summarize your main point.
    
3. Use the following vocabulary (optional):
   local businesses – small shops – convenience – lower prices – personal service – job opportunities – economy – local people
    
4. Support your ideas with examples and reasons.
    
5. Write your essay in a formal style. Do not use contractions (e.g., don’t → do not).
    

Revise before submitting:
✔ Check grammar and spelling
✔ Make sure your essay is between 140–190 words

WRITING PRACTICE

make sure all answers are completed and answered

WRITING TASK 1  IELTS

• Drag-and-Drop Matching:
  Match these sentence starters to the correct section of the letter:
  • "I strongly believe that..." → Introduction
  • "First of all..." → Body Paragraph 1
  • "Another important reason is..." → Body Paragraph 2
  • "In conclusion..." → Conclusion
• Fill in the Blanks (Short Answers):
  • My opinion is: ____________
  • One reason is: ____________
  • For example: ____________
  • Another reason is: ____________
  • In conclusion: ____________

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OPINION ESSAY WRITING

General Instructions:

Read each section carefully and follow the directions. This quiz has three parts:

1. Write complete answers using would prefer and would rather to express your preferences.
2. Respond to invitations using short negative answers with I’d prefer not or I’d rather not.
3. Choose the correct answer in each multiple-choice question by selecting the best option.

✔️ Answer in complete sentences where required.
✔️ Check your grammar, especially verb forms.
✔️ Take your time and do your best!

Read the following excerpts from a formal opinion letter written by a student about the use of mobile phones in class. (Heading, Salutation, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Sign off).