Read the Learn this! box and the Writing Strategy. Then underline an example of each of the structures below in the essay. (Đọc phần Learn this! và Chiến lược Viết. Sau đó gạch chân tìm ví dụ cho các cấu trúc trong bài luận.)

1. Contrasting clauses with but and although (Mệnh đề tương phản dùng but và although)

2. An example of another linker (Ví dụ về từ nối)

3. A passive form (Dạng bị động)

4. An example of preparatory it (Ví dụ về cấu trúc dẫn nhập với It)

LEARN THIS! Structures and features to use in essays

1 Join clauses with linkers to make longer, more complex sentences.

I like him. But he can be a bit mean.→ I like him, although he can be a bit mean.

2 Passive structures. These can create a sense of objectivity and authority.

People often say that...→ It is often said that...

3 Preparatory it. We can use it in a cleft sentence to emphasise a particular part of a sentence.

Honesty is important.→ It is honesty that is important.