World

Writing task: Write an article

You have decided to write an article about your country to send to the magazine. Useful language
Use your notes and the topics in Explore 1 to help you with ideas. Phrases
Describing a country
Write your article, using phrases and vocabulary from the Useful language. Write
• ...is in..., between...
150–200 words. • It is the fourth richest
Tip  Focus on what you’re going to say before you think about how you’re going to say country in the world.
it. Spend some minutes going over the topics in the Explore 1 screen and writing down Giving recommendations
everything that comes to mind. Then select the best ideas and explain them more fully. • It is (very) important to
spend time...
Follow this structure:
• You are expected to ask
• Paragraph 1: Give geographical information about your country and some interesting about...
facts. • It’s not appropriate to
• Paragraphs 2–4: Mention one topic in each paragraph, recommending what (not) to do, talk about...
explaining why, and giving examples. • It is considered
• Paragraph 5: Invite people to come to your country, saying why they will like it. disrespectful to...
• Always remember to...
• Expect...
• Avoid saying...
Generalizing
• People tend to...
• They usually ask about...
• It is common for us to...
• Most people...
Inviting
• Come and visit ....
• You’ll love our ...

Vocabulary
Geographical location
• north / east / south
/ west / northeast
/ southwest / in the
middle / on the coast /
on the border of …
Customs
• greet / handshake / kiss
/ working days (hours)
/ gift / wine / flowers /
knife / fork / small talk
Adjectives to describe
customs
• normal / polite /
appropriate / usual /
common / important /
acceptable / respectful

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