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Unit 1 Past and present
Study skills & Task
What do you think of Starlight Town? Why?
I think Starlight Town is a modern town.
It has tall buildings and a new railway station.
Opinion
Fact
Facts and opinions
We often use facts and opinions when we write.
Facts are true statements. They include names, dates, events and numbers.
Opinions tell what we believe, feel or think. They may not be true.
Facts and opinions
When we write, we can use facts to support our opinions. We can also give facts first, and then state our opinions.
Facts and opinions
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It is not easy to get used to the changes of life quickly. When I was at primary school, I walked to school with my mum. Now I go to school by bus on my own. Some subjects are difficult. We have more subjects to learn. I have to spend more time on my homework than before.
Moonlight Town
In the past
At present
dirty roads
by bicycle
small old houses
trees and flowers
open space
tall buildings
clean roads
modern cars
convenient transport
both sides of trees
Moonlight Town has changed a lot in
transport
environment
life
Moonlight Town has changed a lot
over these years.
Great changes have taken place in Moonlight Town over these years.
There have been great changes in Moonlight Town over these years.
Topic Many changes have taken place in Moonlight Town over the years.
Facts In the past At present
Environment narrow and dirty roads;
rubbish everywhere;
large open spaces wide and clean streets;
green trees on both sides;
shops and tall buildings
Life small old houses;
listen to the radio or watch TV new flats;
computers and the Internet; mobile phones
Transport on foot or by bicycle by bus or taxi; have own cars
Opinion Now people are enjoying a comfortable life.
Part B
Environment
Transport
Life
Paragraph 1 Introduction (topic)
Paragraph 5 Conclusion (opinion)
Paragraphs 2-4
(Main body)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
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