Lesson 4

Language

1. Match the words and phrases from an essay with the reasons for using them.

1. This essay will focus on, d. Introduces what the essay will mainly be about
2. In the case of, b. Focuses on a specific example
3. Due to the fact that, f. Explains why something happens
4. All the evidence suggests, a. Shows that a point you’re making is based on facts
5. In my view, e. Gives an opinion on the topic of the essay
6. To conclude, c. Shows that the main body of the essay has ended

Reading

2. Put the paragraphs of this essay about Urban Farming in the correct order.

Urban farming

a. 3 In the case of London, people already grow a lot of flowers in their gardens, but next year, the group of friends will be planting more fruit and vegetables in any open spaces they can use.
At the end of the year, they will be eating fresh fruit and vegetables from these spaces.

b. 1 This essay will focus on something my uncle is planning to do to help food production: something called urban farming.

c. 5 To conclude, urban farming is an interesting idea. All the evidence suggests that it could help us grow our own food in the future, even in cities without much outdoor space.

d. 2 My uncle lives in London and first, I will explain what urban farming is and why he wants to do it with a group of his friends. Urban farming is growing food in our cities. Of course, cities are not usually good for farming due to the fact that there is so little green space, but he says they will be using flat roofs, gardens and open spaces to grow what they can.

e. 4 In my view, urban farming is a great idea. It will help my uncle and his friends to save money in the shops, and it might also help them to earn money. They hope they will be selling some of the produce to local restaurants and markets.