Part A short task 1920r5

Content; 扣 Question KW → In TS SC (n / v)

Language： Power of 3 → detailed

諗題目嘅 HIdden Argument → 最後一定要寫出黎

諗 pt:

-Welfare (needy/ poor/ elderly/ ethnic minorities/ disasters/ social awareness)

- Culture (east meet wet/ chinese traditional culture)
-Education (all-round/ critical thinking)
-Relationship (Love and care/ unity/ harmony/ distance)
-Nature (Animal rights/ environment)
-Qualities (dream perseverance)

Personal letter (ref:BN1920REG1) ***sample 睇

0. Requirement
• Tone:casual
• Use contraction, questions, imperatives , show intimacy
• Avoid complex words or sentences

*give advice (QICMO) Question Imperatives Conditional Modal Other

*Intimacy (QUIET FP) Question Understanding Informal language Experiences Tech Friend
Praise

用曬全部!!!correction concept

1. Introduction （套語，關心/回應，preview）

• How’re you getting on?

• How’re you doing?
 • What an amazement to see my mailbox embrace your letter
• I'm overjoyed to receive your letter
• I’m more than excited to hear that…
• I’m sorry to know you feel frustraed with…
• Thanks so much for sharing with me your sadness about
.
• While I am really excited / elated / thrilled to receive your letter, I’m so sorry to know you’ve been caug
in a dilemma of whether you should ___. Actually, I knew this already when I read your status on
Facebook mentioning you’re quite perplexed and baffled about your future. As your best friend, I do thin
you should ___

• I thought it will be helpful for me to share….

2. Body paragraph
(show understanding)→(recall problem Cp)→(give advice : QICMO &Intimacy (Quiet Fp)
• I do understand your worry that +SVO
• I know that you must be a bundles of nerves at the moment but don’t be because I’m sure you can pull
this off if you ___
• You’d better not _(bare infinitive)_ ___, as ___. Preferably, ___ to ___
• Worry not, it is absolutely fine as ___. Alternatively, it is a good idea to ___
• I reckon the reason why the ___ is to ___, which is incredibly vital for a ___
• Bear in mind that ___
• It is vitally important to ___
• To be frank, ___
• I am the exact example you may refer to
• Appreciation: I believe my friend is clear-minded enough to make a right decision.

Problems
• You told me in ur letter that
• you pointed out that

Giving advice (give advice : QICMO)

• What about…+Ving
 • Never/ Avoid /Be / Remember…. (動詞入句)

• if i WERE you, I woud…

• Modal v
• you may consider…..

Show intimacy（QUIET FP 靜 d 啦肥婆--> correction concept 盡量用曬)

-T) Saw ur lateset IG post

-stories photo caption
I) Oh! // Well, // Right, // Anyway,
Q) XXXXX, dont you? // arent you….
U) I can imagine how sad you are
P) You are exceptional // Your ability make you capable of…
E) if I RMB correctly, … // I can still recall how… // I am the exact eg u can refer to //
F) My dearest fd, …. // as u re my closest fd

3. Ending (support→ask for reply →regards to parent→ complimentary close → signature)

• I’ll always be there for you
• That’s all I have time for now. I wish you all the strengths during this tough time. As the old saying goes,
you do your best and God will do the rest. I am sure you can make it through! Do write me after the __
Wish you best of luck!
• I’m sure there will be opportunities awaiting you as long as you draw on good use of every experience y
encountered to better equip yourself. Do write me after the ___. Wish you best of luck!
• Send my best regards to your family
• Hope to hear from you soon
Signature

Report

Features of a report
• Use of numbers and subheadings
• Formal language? → X abbreviations/ X contractions (e.g. I’m, won’t, don’t)
 • Be informative → X Emotional language
• Use of passive voice it is believed that
• Avoid using “I”/ ‘We’/ ‘You’
• X Posing direct questions (e.g. How should the case be solved?)

1. Suitable title
• A Report on ___
• A Comparison of ___
• An Investigation into ___
• An Analysis of ___

2. Introduction
• This report has been prepared in order to further investigate into ___
• The aim/ purpose of this report is to outline/ present/ discuss/ evaluate/ examine/ investigate...
•

3. Body paragraphs
Express facts about the survey results:
• The majority / minority of the respondents expressed approval / disapproval of ___
• A significant / small percentage of those interviewed reported that ___
• An alarming increase of ___

Express generalisation from the survey results:

• This facts illustrates / confirms / indicates that ___
• The underlying reasons for ___ are ___
• The study conducted evidently shows the problem of ___

4. Conclusion
→ summarise the above information and may include suggestions and recommendations
Summarise:
• On the whole, ___
• The main conclusion that can be drawn is that, ___
• On the basis of the survey findings mentioned above, it would seem that ___

Recommendations:
• In light of these findings, we have the following suggestions and recommendations to help solve the
problem.
 • One suggestion being put forward is ___
• Prompt actions should be taken to rectify the situation without further delay

Letter to the Editor type1(ref BN1920R8)

Requirement

• 上款下款 signature

• Formal / no pv , contraction ,iidioms > it is...

• Assertive 肯定 有信心 (I do believe that...)

Skils
• TItle

• 突出強調的 pharse Be Firm “strong belief/ firmly believe that”

• 作身份 suit 落題目 經歷 elab detailed

• Tone a)Formal b)Assertive

• TS 要長 咪用 firstly

• 落 CA (some may argue that…..)(however)

• Noun x3 (emphasize)
• Interaction (I look forward to reading what others think)

1. Title // Dear Editior/ Sir/ Madam,

2. Opening (Purpose + Stance)
• As a regular reader of your column, I am writing to express my opinions on XXX which ha
generated / provoked a heated debate
express/voice/air my view/opinion on/ dissatisfaction with/ concern over/ opposition to
• With just a few clicks on the keyboard and the mouse, you will see articles and photos about ___ floodi
your news feed.
• A recent article on the development of ___ / the phenomenon of ___ has stirred up heated
controversies/ aroused our grave concern.
• The issue of whether xxx has hit the headlines/ became the talk of the town.
• There has long been a heated debate/dispute over the issue of XXX.
Your stance (argumentative) BG. 2side, Formula, my opinion
• (Regarding this issue),there is a wide spectrum of opinions of xxx.
• The advocates cling to the idea … while critics point their fingers at / frown upon (making sexual jokes a
the workplace)
• While some are applauding and welcoming ….. ,others are more conservative.
• (+) Even though XX is far from flawless, I believe that we should embrace it/ this XX with
open arms.
• (-) While YY is seemingly good, there are actually many drawbacks and we should be slow
to jump to conclusion.
• Divergent as people’s views on this issue in question may be, I am in favour of the idea because its benef
outweigh its drawbacks.
• I harbour no doubt that XXX should YYY due to three compelling reasons that I will
elaborate as follow.
• It is my firm belief that +SVO

Examine the issue (expository)

• Both sides of the argument are supported by cogent reasons.
• It is worthwhile to explore the positive and negative aspects of xxx so that we can judge if it is desirable
advisable for sb. to do sth.

3. Body paragraphs
• Constructive as this suggestion may sound, implementing this measure would invariably lead to a host of
problems

4. Counter arguments
• Critics put forth the idea that ___. However, I am certain that this is not the case
• This argument may seem reasonable on the surface, but upon closer inspection, it does not hold.

5. Conclusion ([Link] of arg [Link] stance [Link] [Link] 5. follow up 6.

Interaction)
• Taking all aspects into account, it is my firm conviction that…. svo (1/2)
• Base on the above reasons, it is evident that +SVO (1+2)
• I look forward to reading what others think (6)
I would love to know other readers’ thoughts (6)
 Letter of complaint (To the company / To the Editor)1920r2 有文睇

[Link]: Your company/ The company (LTE)

1. Introduction： Purpose → Bg→ -ve feeling

Directly to the company （Dear Sir/Madam→ Yours faithfully）

• I am writing to lodge a complaint about …

• I find … far from satisfactory / failed to live up to my expectations.
• My experience in the above mentioned period / event was nothing but a mess.

To the Editor: (Dear Editor, → Yours faithfully)( Role > purpose > stance)
• As a regular reader of your column, I am writing to file a complain about…
• I would like to air my discontent/ dissatisfaction with opposition to …
• The services there failed to live up to my expectations.

2. Body paragraphs （Ipara = I item of complaint）

-Experiences+ feeling
→ Structure: (EODIF)
1. Original Expectation
2. Observations (5 senses)
3. Development + elaboration (give details)
4. Impacts (on you / other users)
5. Feelings (disgust, dreadful, disappointed)

→ Useful points
1. Physical environment (appalling facilities / overcrowding / unhygienic)
2. Human resources (indifferent attitude of the staff / poor coordination)

3. Advertisements (misleading / exaggerated / violate the Trade Description Ordinance 商品說明條例)

4. After-sales services (late delivery / no response on the consumers’ hotline)

5. Hygiene (Toilet: water overflowing / faeces everywhere / cockroaches crawling // Food: rotten meat /
insects crawling / lack of selection)
 6. Terms and conditions (require for refund or replacement)

• The first thing in mind is the … (e.g. poor service by the front desk counter staff / concierge)
• My first complaint is that
• Equally frustrating was …
• Another thing that I find disappointing is that …
• We have been filled with dismay by the appalling conditions in …
• To my dismay/discomfort, (the soup was spilt all over my new dress.)
• Never had I expected paying a visit … could be so disappointing.
• We were really disappointed and upset.
• Worst of all,....

3. Conclusion (recall -ve exp , demand for action）

• What I experienced was really a nightmare

• This exp. was not at all wt we expected
• Improvement in quality // written apology // full refund
Only with a full refund can my anger be alleviated and my loss can be compensated for. I anticipated your
earliest response.
I would very much appreciate it if you could give me a formal apology, I anticipate your earliest response
I look forward to your prompt action. Resorting to the Consumer Council, which may tarnish your reputation, i
the last thing I want to do, I anticipate your earliest response

Directly to the company:

• While my experience was dreadful and left me and my family very upset, I am convinced that it is merely
an isolated incident, and you will take the matter seriously to prevent the recurrence of similar situation
• I hope to receive an apology letter from the management board of your company. (for strong letter)
Otherwise, I will not hesitate to contact local news reporters and have my experience reported.
• (ask for refund) Only with a full refund can my anger be relieved and loss be compensated. I anticipate yo
earliest response.

To the Editor: (Appeal)

• I hope that no other consumers would commit the same mistake as I did and never set foot into this sho
until the service has been significantly improved.
遊說技巧- RPMBC (FR2 用齊) (加落 CS and Conclusion)

Reputation
• Tarnish one’s reputation / representing the industry
Praise
• As a long-term supporter of your..
• I trust ur company is a quality service provider
Motto
• This contradict the mission and vision / principles of ur company
• undermine the integrity of...
Breach of ordinance
• Fail to set a good eg for…
• Go against the industry norm
• fall short of my expectations
Comparison
• Never have I had experienced anything like this before
• It was one of the worst exp I have ever had

Letter to the Principal / Speech to the school (ref BN1819R5 1920r7

skills Opening : BG（policy and aim）+ Stance

1.先揚後抑 Ending : Hope + advice

2.婉轉

3. 讃 skl 上款下款 Dear Principal, Yours sincerely,

4. 為 skl 好 Tone : formal polite no 以下犯上

5.達 主流意見 作 data（群眾壓力）

6.比 alternatives + concrete details

Arguments x6
1. All-round development (moral intellectual physical social )
- Holistic edu/ nurture all-rounded individuals/ future leaders of our society/ cultivate positives values and
attitudes/ acquire proper value judgement
- Broaden one’s horizons/ exposure/ highly competitive env/
- Sedentary lifestyle/ burn calories/ enhance immunity/ expand social circle/
- Interpersonal skills/ seek acceptance/ recognition/ f2f interaction/ spoiled kids
2. Miniature of society (skls shd tend to be a small society)
• respect/ love/ harmony/ laws/ team spirit
• training ground for life as adults/ represent a wide cross-section of society
3. Critical thinking/ Stimulate creativity/ independent
• flawed edu system/ foster independence/ stimulate creativity/ deprive students’ critical thinking
4. Unleash one’s potentials/ ability
• unlock potential/ allow students to shine/ excel/ STEM/ diversified learning approach
5. No discrimination (Age gender race disable)
• promote equality/ climb up social ladder/ principle of fairness./ equal opportunity/ embrace diversity of...
6. Facilitate students’ learning
• harmonious learning env/ offer guidance and support/ active learning / monotonous lessons/ e-learning /
stir up students’ interest in...

Intro 直接 d： On behalf of…. I am writing to express

• It has come to our attention that the school authority has recently decided to...
1→ Such a policy, though well-intended/ intentioned, may not achieve its intended goal for the
following reasons.
2→ The school efforts are much appreciated, but…
3→ Our skl has long been known for / famous for academic excellence.
4→ I am afraid that the new policy would…
• I am worried that the move may not be in the best interest of our students.
5→ We have collected some views from our fellow schoolmates, the vast majority of them think that…
6→ There are in fact many other alternative measures to…

Ending ：It is therefore our sincere hope that you will consider withdrawing this decison and…

• For all those reasons, it is our sincere hope that the plan will be dropped.
• We would be greatly appreciate it if you could re-evaluate/ review the policy and reach a different
conclusion
 • I hope you will kindly consider the above suggestions and find them helpful. I look forward to hearing fro
you soon. Thank you for your consideration

sample sentences
• Being the microcosm of society, the school has the responsibility to teach students to distinguish right
from wrong, which is evident in our strict school rules.l
• Schools should not only be teaching knowledge in textbooks but also allow students to develop mentally
and morally, which help us integrate into society.
• The prime objective of setting up … is not to … but to …
• Our school places premium on …
• The policy can equip them / prepare them for future challenges
• Idealistics as it may seems, immersing in such kind of environment would help shape your future charact
thus enhancing your future personal development.

Proposal / Proposal Letter/ Suggesting form (ref)

1. (Dear ___)

2. Background
• On behalf of XXX, I am writing to propose a….
• As a student (or other identity), I am submitting the following proposal on how to make the activity mor
fruitful and appealing to somebody (target audience).

3. Body paragraphs

4. Ending
• As a student who lacks experience in organizing large scale activities as such, I may not be able to give
comprehensive recommendations on the most suitable activities for the campaign.
• However, it is my firm belief that the proposed activities can contribute a part.
• I am convinced that( It is believed that)
• Thank you very much for your kind attention and I hope my proposal will be given due consideration.

Suggesting form (未出過 ref.BN1819R9P88)(簡短版 proposal) Semi-formal 有文睇 1

Requirement：
 1. ❌上款下款

2. ✅Title, subheading

3. 多用 I YOU WE MY YOUR

4. “You could / may …..

Debate speech

Opening
• Good morning respected judges, my honourable opponents and members of the audience.
• It is an honour here to speak of my view on the topic of xxx
• Our team strongly agrees / is strongly opposed to this motion on the following grounds.

Interactions
• Isn’t it clear that …?
• Let me tell you a fact …
• You may wonder …
• I bet all of you …

Counter-argument
• Our worthy opponents (opposition / proposition side) may tell you …
• However, this is not the case / is merely an isolated incident.

Ending
• We firmly believe that …
• I sincerely hope that you will support our team’s stance.
• Today’s motion should / should not stand. Thank you.

speech

Opening
• greet →context (welcome to our openday…)
 • Principal, teachers and fellow schoolmates.

Interactions
• Welcome to…..(occassion)
• As a respresentatives of the Student Union/ Prefect team, I would like to express my…
• I am here to ask for/ express/ share.,,.

• Question ending/ 反問

Ending
• That is all for my sharing / part, I hope you will take my advice into consideration.
• If you are interested in the aforementioned…. ,please feel to approach us for….
• I’d like to encourage all of you to…

Appeal
• Come and join us
• What are you waiting for?
• Seize this golden opportunity
•

Review (ref BN1920R9)(food book film)

Requirement
• Semiformal pharsal verbs idioms contraction
• Title
• Opening : BG (6W) Ending : Recommend +ve stance!!!
Skills (scmp yah)

• S for simile 生動

• C for creativity (tech / innovative ideas) ** (QR CODE/ VIDEOS /EFFECTS)

• M for Makeup names ( dishes/ effects /….
• P for punctuation ( ! ? :)

• Y for you (interactioonnnnnn)

 • A for adjective （x3 detailed description）

• H for hyphenated words

Possible Angles
• Taste/ decor / service / menu
• Plot/ theme / character / moral lesson / meesages
• Plot/ theme / character / moral lesson / meesages / Effects /Production (4D effects /vibrating
seats)

Ending
• I would definitely revisit the restaurant
• it is highly recommened
• What a great place

• No wonder the book is such a bestseller !

• It is a must-read!

• I cannot wait for a sequel (續集)

• The movie is well worth watching !

• It’s a sensation that will change the way u think about...

Promotion leaflet (ref BN1819R6) p2/3

skills ：

a) use of pronoun (you your us) punctuation !?

b) +ve /vivid adjective → 問 q/ 感歎號，比喻誇張

c) detailed → adj x3, feature, 作比賽/活動/獎項名

d)小心運用 connectives （SEMI-FORMALLLLLLL）

e)找出 hidden aim→ put in ending (Purpose of promoting this)

-
a)
• Had you ever thought of… ?
• You may wonder why......
• Let’s get to know more about it !
• You may be interested in…
• It is high time you...

b)昌 A feature of… this year's... would be…

• With a view to/ the aim to promoting/ enhancing…...

c)
• entertaining show/ influential/ meaningful/ life-changing
• fund-raising/ charity
• breathtaking/ thrilling / irresistible / one-of-a-kind

Article (ref 1819r7) 有範文睇!!!!

4types ：[Link] [Link] [Link] magazines 4. 普通

1: semiformal

2. 公司/學校

3.頭尾 less formal

Requirement: Give a title 開頭用 story ✖罐頭句

FA: aim: stimulate readers’ interest 關於一樣野→ ✖analyse

• Be interesting ：/ ！

• semi-formal tone → “also” “besides” “yet” “but”

• Pronoun “you, we, us” → ↑interaction
• Raise q
• Interactive pharse “Many of you may think that.../ I bet all of you…

NA: Aim: 業務通訊 圍內野

• our own company ：“our company/ our staff / you / us / we”

• Auidence：employee / student → Tone 要 caring!!!! 信心 ,關心 ,吹奏 公司/學校 成就

• Show respect opinions → Ending: (follow up/ share thoughts)

“we welcome you to share with us your thoughts about our suggestions, and we looking forward to
hearing from you.”

“Stay tuned for our next series！” “your opinion is valuable to us”

General
“Let us explore..” “I hope this article will offer you some idea abt..”

PICTORIAL DESCRIPTION ( ref 1819r8) 有文睇!!! 1920r1 too

2type→ 13 / 18,19
• Directly describe photo // as a refernece or support

Skills（type 1)

1.扣題: 扣”photo” ✖just tell a story **尤其頭尾

2. Turning pt: 情感轉折/ 期望落差

[Link]：Care for society/ culture/ nature (show 有時事觸覺)

1: - When I look at this photo,.... springs to my mind.

• The photo was captured in…
• The highlight of the photo is...

3: - This photo reminds me of…

• This photo perfectly illustrates the importance of…
• What I experienced has inspired me that...

On society
• Improve one’s livelihood/ international finance hub/ vibrant city/
• a confleunce of the east and west/ a blend of Chinese and Western culture
• an eye-opening experience

On culture
• Embrace new culture/ preserve cultural heritage/ raise public awareness

On qualities
• Have great preserverance/ surmount obstacles / remain optimistic in times of hardship
• be a team player

On nature
• Improve animal welfare / show sympathy for animals/ live in harmony with nature/ green lifestyl

On human warmth
• Enlarge social circle/ open up to ur frds / strong team spirit / mutual understanding / two-way
communication
 Arguementative 1920r3.2 有文睇

Tone： formal // polite but assertive // Title ✓

Org： intro→ 正論 x2→ 過渡段 → 反論 x2/ 駁論 x1-2 → ending(包 opinion)(1-

sided → 明確、2-sided→ balance)

Title: direct statement/ qusetion /idiom

Intro SKILLS:

1. Controversy(現象 → 2side argument → my stance)

some believe that… while others are… // some, however, ...→ To me, ….//
Polarized as ppl’s opinions on this issue are, it is my belief that…

2. Example (eg x3 → common feature→ 2side argument → my stance)

• x, y, and z share one thing in common——they all…
• What do x y z have in common? This may seem a little too obvious :
they are…

3. 連問 3 條問題

4. used to vs today

5. 直接入題(when 寫比老師 校長 EDB)--> (Purpose BG 2side stance)

6. 代入身份自己經歷

Body 段構:

TS→ Why(Cp/ +/- ve) →(轉折)然後用 price ceo 砌 → SC

TS: BE GENERAL

• There are scores of reasons for my stance, （why）

• My stance could be supported by a combinations of arguments 1st

sentence
• The primary reason accounting for my stance is that..
• Topping the list of the concerns of the… is
that 2nd sentence

= In addition to the above pt,.... 2nd pt 1st

sentence
= What is also worthy of our attention is that

• My final pt has to do with the fact that.. 3rd pt 1st sentence

• One final thing we should consider is that

Elab (Price Ceo) 拓展技巧 FR1(唔使用齊)

Parallel with 同 without 加埋 3 個都得 → ；

• With…, SVO x3 // without...

• you may…. x3 最後係 you may even

Reason 本句(x)↶(Y)=Why x? 後句解前句

 • xxxxx , in order to,,,
• caused by// attributed to // the rationale behind … is that
• The reason why… is that…
• thanks to … // so as to // for the purpose of

Impact (A→B) 中間個個 how eg.多人黎 hk→ Tourism ↑ How= 買野

• One of the benefits/ effects/ drawbacks would be…

• This can give rise to…
• This can pose harm to…

Contrast 古今/ 正反(emphaise x 的重要)

• Unlike… in the past, SVO

• In the old days, SVO. + As for now, SVO.
• It was common to … + But for now, SVO.

• Without X, SVO. + However, with X, SVO.

• By contrast,SVO.

Example S1: EGx3 + Dm(deliever message) S2: (EG+DM)x3 每個中間

用 ;

• From x to y, from z to a x3
• x is a classic example
• Take … for example

Classification 分類?

• In the short run, SVO. + In the long run, SVO.

• Concerning …. , SVO
• Regarding

Elab lengthening （拖字訣）

• In other words,
 • It is apparent that

Other condition （難 elab → 設例）

• Imagine….

Transitional paragraph
• Despite the fact that… , it has some drawbacks
• While A hold the opinion that…. , B strongly oppose it on the
following ground
• The above are just but some of the benefits of the policy ; however, it is
not without flaws/ flawless

CS: Restate stance

• The above simply justifies my view that…
• In view of this, it is clear that…
• Therefore, I am in favour of the view that…

Conclusion：(summary / concession(先揚後抑)/ sugg (when u oppose) / call for

action )
Summary : stance→ sum of arg → hope
• To reiterate,...
• Taking all aspects into consideration, we can finally come to a
conclusion that
• For the above reasons, I do believe that
• It is hoped that

Concession：

• Without doubt, … + Nevertheless, …

• Admittedly, …. + However, …

Sugg
• There are, in fact , many other ways to …
• The best solution is to...
 Expository (seriousness) 1920r9

“seriousnees / situation / concern / worry / describe the problem” (作實例 → extreme case + -ve wordings)

Skills: SPCA MISUSED

Severity:
• A headache for…// ...is deeply distressing // an acute problem

Pressing：

• … has increased on an unprecedented scale // a ticking time bomb // ...has been on the rise / decline

Common：

• It is quite a phenomenon that.. // We cannot scroll through our Instagram feed without seeing
• xxx is omnipresent// xxx is an everyday scene
Attention:
• … has come under the spotlight // News abt … has hogged the headlines / became the talk of the town
Misconception:
• Many ppl mistakenly think that / are under the impression that…
• In fact, x is fundamentally wrog
Insoluble

• A hard nut to crack // Sb has done sth, but in vain(徒勞無功)// a knotty problem

Spreading
• has affected all walks of life // … has not just affected X, but also Y

Underlying：

• xxx fail to see the hidden/ potential dangers

• … go unnoticed
Surprised
• an unanticipated problem // xxx is unprepared for ..
Example
• consider the case of.. // In extreme cases, …// xxx is a case in pt
Debate
• …. has been a controversial subject // one pt still in q is...
 Expository: Genreal rules 1920r6

只寫 describe phenomenon trend social problem 不寫要 share feeling(what someone said/ wt we learn)

分段: 7-8 段 total - 頭尾= 5-6 段

• R/I/S 都是大佬 → 大佬變大佬要加 trans, 每個大佬數量要一樣

• situation/ concern/ worry： 細佬: 只可獲分配 1 段

• **IF 太多大佬 唔夠段分: 同幫派的大佬 group 做一段 eg Suggestions from Gov and school

• Gov 同 school 一段 但入面可能會有 2-3 個 suggestion (short model)

Opening： 小故事(作一個人 be detailed) 大現象 罐頭入題句

• xxx is one of the…. But he is not alone in this, many of us are…

• Like many others, xxx …… In fact, this episode is commonly staged in our city,....
• Like most girls, XXX ….

Trans (be cohesive)

Situation → Reason
• Today, X seems… But why is x so prevalent? There are many reasons for this
• We have seen that…. So what can possibly account for its prevalence?

R→ I
• From the above, it is not difficult for us to understand why ….. .However, is this
necessarily good? *It is about time/ high time we conducted a thorough investigation int
the impacts of …
• …. *Let’s us examine the effects of the phenomenon in exhaustive details
• … *the impact of xxxx cannot be overlooked

I→ S
• So acute is the problem of X that it severely …. *For the sake of … ,something must be
done to eradicate(eliminate/ resolve) the problem
 • Clearly, the effects of (sth) on (sb) are devastating. A problem ignored, however, will nev
go away, only worsen. Then, what can be done by concerned parties to prevent….

• In view of such gravity of the problem, (sb) should take the following measures to
combat… before the situation gets out of hand

Ending: Appeal → Warning → Sugg → Hope

• To conclude, X will continue to worsen if steps are not taken to ensure…. The concerted
efforts of A B and C are therefore required to bring this serious problem under control.
is hoped that the problem will become part of the past

Reason：

• R give rise to/ contributes to/ accounts for/ is the root of ….Trend
• There is a inseparable/ direct relationship/ correlation between A and B
• The reason why… is that...

S
• It is suggested/ proposed/ recommended that sb (should) provide(Base form)
• It is important/ crucial/ vital/ necessary for sb to…
• There is a urgent need for sb to…
• Only if/ by introducing… will sb be able to…
• …. is the most effective way to...

-ve wording (expression for social issues)

• Sad to say, …
• A grave problem
• deeply alarming
• have a far-reaching impact on our…
• a time-bomb for sb
 • pay a heavy price for

Appeal
• measures should be taken without delay
• face the problem squarely
• do not overlook the detrimental effects of X on Y
• make every effort to…
• Sb plays a vital role in….
• adapt zero tolerance of…

Concrte measures/ sugg

• Formulate a holistic plan for…
• conduct surveys into…

Education
• alert public to..

• hit home the message that…(清楚傳達)

• enrich/ enhance/ deepen/ one’s understanding of…

• inculcate correct message into...

Enforcing 執法

• Closely monitor
• tighten the law on
• revise current legislations
• pose stricter punishments on
• plug the loopholes by

others
• allocate funding to..
• channel more resources to..
• equip sb with sth
• work hand in hand with...

Expository (Imapct) 1920r10

Skills: BN PP PS LMV EC
Big
• ...will make a profound impact on.. // … will do irreparable damage to… // xxx will take a heavy toll on..

Negative
• ...is detrimental to ..// … will casue harm to… //

Positive
• ….will do good to… // … is beneficial to … // ,, would foster to ,,,

Possible
• A possible scenario would be… // It is quite probable that..

Parallel
Short term
• … will feel the effects immediately // ...wil hv a direct impact on..
Long term
• … will hv far-reaching consequences // will alter … eternally // In the long run ,....
Minimal
• ...will hv little effects on… // … could barely affect...
Viscious
• … will be caught up in a viscious cycle of…
Extent
• ...will send a ripple effect on ...// … will cause widespread harm // ...will hv a knock-on effect on …
Catalyst
• ...will be a catalyst for...

Expository essay(Solution) 1819r9 有文睇

Qword: sugg/ recommend/ solution

Requirement:
Long model: Cp/trend , Sugg,Details(how to implement/ who in charge/ eg), +ve effects(Benefits)
Short model: S B only.
I recommend the… to
It is advisable that...// it would be a good idea for … to…
-
Cp: - It is a commonplace that // ...has been a common occurence // … is getting more and more
popular // It is no longer news that…

Details: - A highlight of ...// the xxx will feature //

Effects： - XX could allow /enable participants to…. // Through take part in… ,students can achieve

gain….

Counter argument 1920r4

General steps: Opposing view → 承認某 d 位 seems valid → rebutt → CS

-
Alternatives (other method/solution → serve same purpose)
• ..., ,however, alternatives are readily available when it comes to…. → there is no need to…
• it is better to… rather than…
• an effective approach is to…
• ….This argument appears to be valid, but it is not without imperfection when examined thoroughly. → i
it really necessary to… ?

(not) Mutually exclusive *(可共存/ 不但可共存，更能互補)

• a and b are complementary, not mutually exclusive

Relatively: （1. 利多於弊/弊多於利 2.做可能有唔好 但唔做更加唔好 (承認有唔好) 3. 做 a 嘅好多過做 b

嘅好）

1.
• weigh the benefits of (doing a) against its potential risks/ drawbacks
2.
• if the situation is not addressed properly, our society would pay an even heavier price
3.

Effectiveness (Policy/ measures) (1. 解決唔到 root cause //[Link] effet/ counter productive )

• fails to tackle the problem at its root // fail to plug the loopholes
 • fails to go to the heart of the problem
• xxx would end up counterproductive and worsen the situation / exacerbate
• (policy a)….is far from an effective solution to…(solve sth)

Feasibility (時地人財物)

Isolated eg 特例

Logic (另一角度)

.Fking common pharse

• After detailed consideration, I am in favour of..
• After considering both xxxx and yyy, I am convinced that...

• The argument for my stance are various

• There are a multitude of reasons for my position
• Fundamental to my stance are several arguments

• The first to be noted is that/ The most important one is that

• The first coming to mind is that
• the most notable xxxx is that

• Closely associated with the above is that

• Apart from xxx
• It might also be noted that

• Some may argue that

• Advocates of this… may contend that…
• Opponents may counter my stance,arguing/ claiming that
• Critics may oppose my view, asserting that

• This claim seems convincing at first glance. Yet,

• This assertion, though valid at first glance, is in fact groundless
• Convincing though this argument may seem, it is not flawless
• There is no doubt that
• This argument appears reasonable at first glance, but it is flawed when closely
examined.

• Taking all aspects into account

• Judging form the above
• By and large

• We can clearly see that

• we can come to the conclusion that
• It is evident that

• It is earnestly hoped that

• It is my earnest hope that
• There cannot be any argument that… SVO
• It is beyond doubt that….
• Undeniably/ Unquestionably/ Needless to say/ Apparently

• It is widely acknowledged that

• It is commonly acknowledged that
• Some research/ survey/ study suggests/ indicates that….

• consequently/ Thus/ therefore/ as a result