Writing exam preparation...

• Introduction: State the topic and your opinion
• Suggested phrases: Nowadays/ recently/ A large number of people/
• Body 1: State one reason and support it
• Opinion:  Firstly/in the first place/ to begin with/ to start with
• To my mind/ It is my firm opinion-conviction that/ It seems to me/ It strikes me that/ I am inclined to believe that.
• Support: This would definitely…. / Consequently/ As a result/
• Body 2: State another reason and support it
• To add points: Moreover/ What’s more/ In addition/Apart from this/ Not to mention the fact that/ furthermore.
• Body 3: State arguments against your opinion. (opt)
• However/on the other hand/ It can be argued that/as opposed to the above ideas
• Conclusion: Re-state your opinion clearly.
• Suggested phrases: In conclusion/on balance/ in a nutshell/ All points considered/ Taking everything into account/consideration/