UNIT 6 – COLEGIO ACADEMIA PREUNIVERSITARIA

“Advantages and disadvantages of taking part in the shcool exchange with Philadelphia”

TIP You should make a list of the points for and against before you start writing. Look at the example: FOR Practice English. Meet a lot of people. Learn about other cultures. AGAINST Don´t see your family. Telephone bill expensive. Long trip – tired.

Structure TITLE “Advantages and disadvantages of travelling to Philadelphia with the school exchange” Paragraph 1: introduction. Introduce the topic in a general way. Look at the example below. Nowadays more and more young people are getting used to travelling to foreign countries to learn other languages as it is becoming very important for the future. The opportunity of going abroad would be wonderful both intellectually and socially, but it has advantages and disadvantages.

Paragraph 2: present one side. Support your ideas with facts or examples. Have a look at the example below and notice the use of linkers and of the list I created at the beginning. On the one hand, the most important advantage of going to Philadelphia is practising English, as we know that nowadays it is essential to find a job. Moreover, you meet a lot of people and you can keep in touch with them during your whole life. Finally, it is a good experience that helps you know about other cultures.

Paragraph 3: present the other side. Look at the example below and notice the use of linkers. On the other hand, going to Philadelphia has some disadvantages. For example, you don´t see your family or friends because they are in Spain. What is more, you can´t talk with them very much because the telephone bill is expensive. Furthermore, it´s a long trip and it will make you feel tired.

Paragraph 4: conclusion. Sum up and give your opinion or give a balanced consideration of the topic. Have a look at the example below. In conclusion, travelling to Philadelphia is a great chance to learn English and to meet new people from other countries. As I see it, we could learn many things about people who live outside of Spain and have a good time with friends. I´m sure that it is an unforgettable experience and that you will learn English in a funny way.

After you write: Have you checked your spelling? Do all your verbs and subjects agree? Have you checked for any missing words? Have you checked your word order? Have you used the correct tenses? Do your paragraphs link clearly?

“Advantages and disadvantages of travelling to Philadelphia with the school exchange” (100 words) More and more young people are getting used to travelling to foreign countries to learn other languages as it is becoming very important for the future. The opportunity of going to Philadelphia would be wonderful not only intellectually, but also socially. On the one hand, the most important advantage of going to Philadelphia is practising English, as we know that nowadays it is essential to find a job. Moreover, you meet a lot of people and you can keep in touch with them during your whole life. Finally, it is a good experience that helps you know about other cultures. On the other hand, going to Philadelphia has some disadvantages. For example, you don´t see your family because they are in Spain. What is more, you can´t talk with them very much because the telephone bill is expensive. Furthermore, it´s a long trip and it will make you feel tired. In conclusion, travelling to Philadelphia is a great chance to learn English and to meet new people from other countries. As I see it, we could learn many things about people who live outside of Spain and have a good time with friends. I´m sure that it is an unforgettable experience and that you will learn English in a funny way.