Look at the spidergram. Then say why people get higher education. Add your own ideas.

e.g. I think that higher education helps people to achieve their goals in life.

11. Write a composition expressing your own opinion on the topic:Why do people attend a university (for example, new experience, career preparation, increased knowledge)?Use the following plan:

Introduction

Paragraph 1

state topic and your opinion clearly

Main body

Paragraph 2

viewpoint 1 and reason

Paragraph 3

viewpoint 2 and reason

Paragraph 4

give the opposing viewpoint and reasons

Conclusion

Final paragraph

restate your opinion, using different words

Useful words and phrases:

To list viewpoints: To begin with, In the first place, Firstly, Secondly, Finally, etc.

To add viewpoints: What is more, In addition, Furthermore, Besides, not only … but also, etc.

To present the other side of the argument: Some people argue that…, As opposed to the above ideas, Contrary to what most people believe, etc.

To express opinion: I believe, In my opinion, I think, In my view, I strongly believe, I feel that, To my mind, It seems to me that, etc.