WT 6 – AN ARTICLE

You have seen this advertisement on an international travel magazine.

Inspiring cities: Barcelona

Write an article and tell us about the city where you live:

•Describe the city.

•Describe some recent changes.

•Say why it is special for you.

We’ll publish the most interesting articles online next month

Write your answer in 140- 190 words in an appropriate style.

PLANNING YOUR ARTICLE

A good article should consist of:

A TITLE

AN INTRODUCTION

THE BODY:

PAR.2 – Describe you city and talk about the city life

PAR.3 - Describe SOME recent changes

A CONCLUSION - Say why Barcelona is special for you.

Now, in details:

1. An eye-catching title, which attracts the readers’ attention and suggests the theme of the article. (Think about why you read a magazine or newspaper article recently - what made you read it?)

2. An introduction, which clearly defines the topic to be covered and keeps the reader’s attention.

Phrases you can use in the introduction:

Addressing the reader

Have you ever..

You absolutely must …

Can you imagine …

I’m sure you’d agree

I must tell you about …

You wouldn’t believe…

REMEMBER:It’s asemi-formal/ informalpiece ofwriting,make itinterestingby includingadjectives and adverbs, phrasal verbs, relative clauses, linkers, interesting grammar points.

3. The main body (two paragraphs) in which the topic is further developed in detail.

Par. 2 - Describe your city. Talk about city life.(Use nouns and adjectives to describe a city - see pages 32 and 35);

Par.3- Describe SOME recent changes –

What has happened after the Olympic Games in 1992?

  • A long beach was created
  • The Vila Olímpica was built for the athletes
  • The city has experienced a massive urban transformation. Modern constructions are visible everywhere (mention some of them)
  • Tourism has increased, new hotels and accommodation for tourists have been built
  • Transport has improved a lot (line 9 to the airport)
  • …

Phrases you can use in the 2nd and 3rd paragraph:

Giving a strong opinion

It’s absolutely stunning / terrible (strong adjective).

It took my breath away.

I will never forget it.

There’s nothing in the world like it.

Adding and developing ideas

First of all, ... Secondly, .... / Thirdly./ Finally….

And then there’s the fact that ...

On top of that….

Apart from that….

I must also mention …

As if this wasn’t enough, …

Giving examples…. such as ../.. particularly …/ ….like…

4. The conclusion - Say why Barcelona is special for you.

In the last paragraphyou:

-finish with a sentence, which summarises what you have said

- end with an interesting last sentence

- give your opinion or express your feeling

Phrases you can useto end the article

Giving a personal response

For me, / To me…..

Personally, I think / find / believe …

It seems to me … In my view…. One thing I love / remember …

I’ll never forget …