1. Match the essay paragraphs with their content and write a–e next to the numbers 1–5. 1…….. Paragraph 1 a. Restate your opinion on the issue and the reasons for it. 2…….. Paragraph 2 b. Give a reason for your opinion and explain it. 3…….. Paragraph 3 c. Give another reason for your opinion and explain it. 4…….. Paragraph 4 d. Briefly introduce the issue and why it's important, and state your opinion. 5…….. Paragraph 5 e. Consider the opposite viewpoint and highlight a problem with it. 2.Complete the sentences with a collocating word from the box. severity, crisis, detrimental, deny, penalise, urgent, size , treats. 1. It is hard to that the problem is getting worse. 2. Giving children little like sweets and chocolate is actually bad for their teeth. 3. There is an need for more beds at the local hospital. 4. It isn’t fair to people who have a lower income. 5. Smoking is very to health. 6. Shared plates of food make it hard to control portion . 7. The obesity is linked to the increase in processed food. 8. The of the situation has meant that the government is now taking action.