B1 Writing: Conclusions
B1
Wrapping It Up
The Concluding Sentence
The Golden Rules:
- Signal the end: Use "In conclusion," or "To sum up."
- Restate: Say the Topic Sentence again, but change the words.
- No New Info: Do not add new facts at the end!
Topic: Cats make great pets.
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Conclusion: For these reasons, cats are wonderful companions.
The conclusion reflects the topic, but it is not a copy-paste.
Spot the Best Ending
Choose the correct rephrase
Topic: "Running is a cheap and healthy hobby."
Topic: "Learning English helps you travel."
Knowledge Check
Do you know the rules?
1. Which word signals the end?
For example,
In conclusion,
2. Is it okay to add new facts in the last sentence?
Yes, always.
No, never.
3. "In short" means:
To summarize briefly.
The text is too short.
🚀 Mission
Finish the paragraph.
Topic Sentence:
"Smartphones have changed our lives completely."
Task: Write a concluding sentence in your notebook.- Start with "In conclusion," or "To sum up,"
- Use synonyms:
changed ➡️ transformed
lives ➡️ daily routine