Grammar: 🔄 Review & Consolidation (C1) - Integrated Grammar Application: Analyzing complex authentic texts
Grammar & Style: Advanced Analysis C1 Capstone: Analyzing Authentic Texts What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify advanced grammatical and stylistic devices in an authentic text and analyze their effect on meaning and tone.
Model Text: Analyzing an Argument ✍️ Read the following short paragraph about the challenges of tourism in Siem Reap. The text uses several advanced structures to create a formal and persuasive tone. Heritage at a Crossroads (A) It is often argued that the massive influx of tourism is the lifeblood of modern Siem Reap. (B) Nevertheless , a more critical examination is required. (C) Having seen the crowds at Angkor Wat firsthand, one must ask a difficult question: how can this irreplaceable heritage be protected? (D) Not only is there physical pressure on the ancient stone, but there is also an erosion of the site's serene atmosphere. (E) Under no circumstances should we prioritize short-term profit over long-term preservat…