Twenty years ago, mobile phones were for business people
insy nowadays, it's impossible to find a teenager without one, but are
mobiles the best way for teenagers to communicatel mobiles can
be useful. firstly, they allow teenagers to communicate with their
friends and family anywhere, anytime. sending text messages is
also quick and cheap. what's more, mobiles help you organise
your life, and you can tell your parents what you're doing so they
u don't worry
however, there are negatives. for one thing, you might not
shve a signal, especially in the countryside. in addition, if you are
a noisy place, you can't hear your mobile ring. lastly, using it all
he time can be expensive.
on balance, i think mobiles have definitely improved
ommunication for teenagers. nevertheless, they mustn't use
sem too much.
read the essay again. answer the questions.
1 how does the writer get the reader's attention in
the introduction?
2 how many arguments in favour of mobile phones
are there?
3 how many arguments against mobile phones are there?
4 what is his/her opinion of mobile phones for teenagers?
useful language
introducing points and arguments
use adverbs and other phrases to introduce what you want
to say
nowadays,
what's more, nevertheless,
firstly,
however,

What were you called to do? - To climb a step higher on the career ladder.

2. It seems that she feels like an absolute failure.

3. It can't be that he let his family down. "I failed you. He didn

't live up to their expectations.

4. It is unlikely that you will teach them to be successful.

5. I don't believe that becoming a millionaire is an accident.

6. Rejecting all advice, he did not succeed.

7. It's a pity that he was thrown out of school.

8. It is said that there is very little correlation between how a child does

in school and his salary as an adult.

9. How could he inherit so much money? "I could.

10. He doesn't seem to have been born into a rich family.

11. She said that she was able to benefit from another advantage - good looks.

12. I can't understand how this doll face can be a hindrance to work.

13. He must have been considered kind, but not competent. "Yes, they were very wrong.

14. Things will definitely go better for you if you take up medicine. You have a gift for helping people.

15. How do you interpret the concept of "entrepreneur"? -0, it's very simple. This is someone who reaches the top of big corporations.

16. Not seem to have found the main differences between the two groups.

17. If it wasn't for his behavior, he wouldn't have a reputation as a troublemaker.

18. What is your opinion of him? - He is, as they say, a difficult person, but with good intuition and very purposeful.

19. I don't believe in reading these self-help books. "I do." Their goal is to help us pave the way to the top.

20. What does the phrase "You are unusual, unique and inimitable" remind you of?»

1. April is (warmer) than January.

2. August is the (hottest) month of the year.

3. November is (colder) than September.

4. It is the (oldest) tree in this park.

5. My mobile is more expensive than yours.

6. This text is the (easiest) text in the book.

7. It is the (most boring) film this week.

8. Pam's hair is (longer) than Kate's hair.

9. I think it is the (longest) day.

10. The most beautiful place is Paris.

11. These cakes are the best in this shop.

12. Your car is (cheaper) than mine.

13. Bob is taller then Nick.

14. Sam is the tallest boy in our class.

15. Tom is two years younger than Paul.

16. This building is the most beautiful.