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3Com plete the plan, reading the com plete essay below.
Paragraph 1
Introduction: paraphrase question
successful people in life have m any
failures behind them
Paragraph 2
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Note – opinion + reason/example
m ore determ ined after setbacks –
st
m otivation
Albert Einstein
Paragraph 3
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nd
Note – opinion + reason/example
im prove with experience –years of
experience
dedication - football
Paragraph 4
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rd
Note – opinion + reason/example
instant success brings problem s –
problem s of instant success
celebrities behave recklessly
Paragraph 5
Conclusion: your opinion
you will handle your success better
if you had had to work hard for it
Sam ple Essay
It is often said that* it is impossible to succeed the first time you do something, and that the most
successful people in life have many failures behind them.
The majority of people** are more determined and motivated to attain their goals after they have
suffered a setback. For example, Albert Einstein struggled and failed several times in his life but
he kept working hard to overcome obstacles and he was eventually successful.
Moreover, people usually improve and become more successful when they gain experience. In
football, for instance, it takes many years of dedication to obtain the skills necessary to become a
top player.
On the other hand, people who have become famous overnight normally find it difficult to deal
with the constant public attention. These celebrities sometimes behave recklessly, take drugs or
drink too much to escape the pressures of being famous and successful.
In conclusion***, it is possible to have success without failure, but in my opinion****, it may be
better to fail first as you will handle and appreciate your success better if you had had to work
hard for it.
Content: opinion & reason/example
Vocabulary
Linkers/useful expressions
*Many people argue/claim that
**Most people
***To conclude, / To sum up,
**** I believe
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Proff’s English
World
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