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Article

Reference

Rule Example
Titlecatchy, clearWhy Everyone Should…
Hookquestion · fact · storyHave you ever…?
Body2–3 paragraphs + examplesWhat's more, …
Endingopinion / questionWhy not give it a try?

Common mistakes

  1. No title → Why Everyone Should Learn to Cook
    an article needs a title
  2. In this article I am going to write about… → Have you ever…?
    start with a hook, not an announcement
  3. Very formal: Furthermore, it is evident that… → What's more, …
    articles are semi-informal
  4. Dear readers, … Yours faithfully → End with an opinion or a question
    an article is not a letter

Article — Exercises

What makes a good article?

Circle the correct answer.

  1. Which is the best opening for an article? (Have you ever stared into the fridge and ordered a pizza instead? / In this article I will write about cooking. / Dear readers, I am writing about cooking.)
  2. Which is the best title? (Why Everyone Should Learn to Cook / Article about cooking / My text)
  3. What tone should a B2 article have? (semi-informal and lively / very formal and academic / like a text message)
  4. Cooking saves money. _____, it is healthier. (What's more / However / Consequently)
  5. Which is the best ending? (So why not pick up a recipe and give it a try? / Yours faithfully, Ana / That is all.)
  6. Which phrase involves the reader? (I'm sure you'll agree that… / It is evident that… / The data indicates that…)

Complete the article phrases

Write the missing word or words.

  1. Have you   wondered why we love music so much?
  2. I'm sure you'll   that nothing beats a sunny day.
  3. Let's   with the most obvious reason: it's fun.
  4. On   of that, it's free!
  5. All in  , I think it's worth trying.
  6. So why   give it a try?

Article — Answer Key

What makes a good article?

  1. Have you ever stared into the fridge and ordered a pizza instead? — A hook involves the reader at once — a direct question does that.
  2. Why Everyone Should Learn to Cook — A good title is catchy and tells you the topic.
  3. semi-informal and lively — Articles talk to the reader: semi-informal — contractions are fine.
  4. What's more — Adding a second point, informal style → What's more.
  5. So why not pick up a recipe and give it a try? — End with a recommendation or a question.
  6. I'm sure you'll agree that… — I'm sure you'll agree speaks directly to the reader.

Complete the article phrases

  1. ever
  2. agree
  3. start
  4. top
  5. all
  6. not