Read the theory box. Say which of the paragraphs below are introductions and which are conclusions. Which of the techniques do they use? Which has the writer used in the model essay in Ex. 2?
A All things considered, I strongly believe that parents have a huge influence on the behaviour of a teenager. As the saying goes, 'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree."
B When was the last time you did something to protect the environment? I strongly believe that we all have a responsibility to look after our planet. As Marshall Mcluhan said, "There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth; we are all crew "
C To sum up, whilst many teenagers are not very politically-minded, I believe that teenagers should be allowed to vote if they want to. After all, don't they represent the next generation of adults?