1. Colegio San José Writing test
Guarnizo-El Astillero
“CHANGING LAWS”
Imagine that the government plans to introduce school on Saturday mornings in order to improve
the level of education. Write an opinion essay.
PARAGRAPH 1: introduction
Ex.: “The government plans to …”
PARAGRAPH 2: arguments
a. Positive or negative consequences? Which ones?
b. Fair or unfair? Why?
Ex.: “In the first place, I believe that …”
PARAGRAPH 3: alternative
c. What is the alternative to achieve the government´s purpose?
Ex.: “If the aim of the government is …”
KEY PHRASES:
The government plans to …
In my view …
In the first place …
I believe that …
I´ve no doubt that …
If the aim of the government is …
It seems to me that …