9V
These sentences could be included in the discursive
composition for the task in Exercise 2. Match each
sentence to the best paragraph (A-C) in the paragraph
plan below. Use the linking phrases for organising your
ideas in italics to help you.
1 First of all, the most important thing for a happy life is good
health because if you're ill you can't do what you want.
2 I think that people usually have strong feelings about what
is important for a happy life.
3 In conclusion, I believe that an important job will give you
confidence and make you happy.
4 Firstly, having a lot of money does not always make
you happy.
5 To summarise, the people around you are much more
important than your possessions.
6 Secondly, you can't enjoy your life if you aren't healthy.
7 This is an interesting question because every person's life
is different.
8 Finally, you have more choices in life if you've got more
money.
Paragraph plan
A Introduction:
B Your opinion and reasons:
Sentence I
C Conclusion (summary of your opinion):