Read the writing task and follow the instructions below. In your English class you have been talking about using mobile phones at school. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.
Should students be banned from using mobile phones during the school day?
Notes
Write about:
1 finding important information
2 disturbing the class/other students
3 (your own idea)
Write your essay in 140–190 words.
1 What general comment could you make on the use of mobile phones at school?
2 Write a sentence that mentions both sides of the argument.
3 Use your answers to questions 1 and 2 to help you write the introduction.
4 Note down arguments for and against a ban on mobile phones at school and supporting points.
5 Expand these notes into main paragraphs.
6 Add a conclusion that includes your personal opinion.
2. I have to get up early, I have to start work at 7 o'clock.
3. This milk is too cold. You don't have to drink it.
4. He has enough time. He doesn't need to ride the bus.
5. He should write new words and to read adapted books.
6. This information is quite interesting.
7. Dad borrowed her son's car.
8. Can I borrow your bag?
9. This newspaper is a reliable source of information?
10. The newspaper writes about celebrities and privacy.
11. It will be sent to Moscow next week.
12. Turn off your cell phone when you are in the library.
13. This city is worth a visit.
14. Neither my friend nor my sister help me.