Writing Handout: 3Part 1: vocabulary practicePractice 1 :Sometimes we use this / these + noun to refer to an idea / different ideas.People who have a negative attitude to life can be very unhappy. This problem can affect everyone. Taxes have increased, salaries have been cut and food prices have risen. These factors have led to a drop in living standards across the region.Complete the sentences with this or these and a suitable noun (singular or plural) from the box.Now underline the verbs after the added nouns. Are they singular or plural?Write S or Pnext to sentences 1-4 above.Part 2: Skill development1.Read the sentences and decide if they are the writer’s opinion orthe opinion of other people. Write WO (writer’s opinion) or OPO(other people’s opinion).2.According to the government, traditional families are the happiest.3.There are many things that can make people happy. In my view, family andfriends arethe most important.4.Some teachers believe that children should learn how to manage money at school.Theysuggest that this could help the economy in the future.5.I believe that the government should provide more financial help to poorfamilies.6.My personal opinion is that having an enjoyable job is essential for happiness.7.Many people argue that all citizens should pay as little tax as possible.8.I think that wealthy people should pay more tax.9.Parents often claim that they need more money.2. Read the introduction to the essay below and underline the phrases used to introduce thewriter’s opinion and the opinions of other people.If people have more money, they are generally happier. To what extent do you agree withthis statement?Money is important in life but it does not always bring happiness. Some people say that havingmore money makes life less stressful, while other people argue that happiness can be foundin other aspects of life such as work, family or hobbies. In my view, having more money doesnot make people happier but it makes life easier. There are two reasons for my opinion.Answer these questions about the introduction.What do some people say?........................................................................................................ What do other people argue?..................................................................................................... What does the writer think?....................................................................................................... How many reasons will the writer give for his / her opinion? ...............................................3. Write an introduction for the following essay title. Remember to give your opinion and introducethe opinions of other people. Use your own ideas and the notes in the box to help you.Personal happiness comes from being successful in life. How far do you agree with thisstatement?plete this paragraph for the essay in Exercise 2 using suitable linking words. (Thinkabout whether each sentence or clause agrees or contrasts with what has just been said.)Firstly, I believe that money makes life easier because it reduces stress and worry. Familieswho have enough money to spend on accommodation, food and clothing are less stressedand so have fewer arguments. (1)..................................., children from wealthy familiesoften do better at school, (2)...................................this may be because they can afford topay for good schools. (3)..................................., some people think that money cannot solveall family problems. (4)...................................they believe that love from parents is moreimportant than money for bringing up children. (5)....................................I think that it can bedifficult for parents to be positive and loving if they are always worrying about money.Now continue this paragraph giving your own opinions and the opinions of other people. Usethe notes in the box and add your own notes. Remember to use linking words correctly.Secondly, having more money can help people plan for the future so they have morecontrol over their lives. ...plete the following paragraph with suitable referencing words, e.g. pronouns, this andthat and linking words.Happiness is considered very important in life. What are the best ways to be happy?One of the best ways to be happy is to try to develop a positive attitude to life. In myopinion, (1) .............................................. approach can help people to reduce stress andnegative feelings. (2) .............................................. can be much happier simply by thinkingabout all the good things in their life: family, friends, good health and pets. They can(3) ..............................................focus on improving things they are less happy aboutsuch as getting a better job or moving to a new place. (4)...............................................many other people say that (5).............................................. isn't easy for peoplewho have serious money problems or no chance of changing their life.(6)..............................................factors can often cause people to have problems with stressand ill health. (7).............................................. problems can affect how happy someone is(8)..............................................staying positive can still help in these situations.Part 3: HomeworkWriting Task 2You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.Write about the following topic:Friends and family bring more happiness than money and possessions. How fardo you agree with this statement?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from yourown knowledgeor experience.Write at least 250 words.。