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The ending paragraph shares feelings or thoughts about the topic. There is no set format
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called "The Marvelous City."
Like its nickname, there are many wonderful things to do and see
in my city. We have Carnival in February, and that's the best time to
visit Rio. Carnival is the biggest party in Brazil. You can see street
parades and samba dances. If you like beaches, we have Ipanema and
Copacabana. They are world-famous sandy beaches.
We also have Tijuca Forest.

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largest forest inside a city. You can enjoy the

tropical rainforest without traveling far.

I have lived in Rio de Janeiro all my
life, and I don't want to live anywhere
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B. Discuss the questions about the essay.

running through the city. There are many bridges over it.

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a. They are world-famous sandy beaches.

b. lt is the world's largest forest inside a city.
c. Carnival is the biggest party in Brazil.

d. You can see street parades and samba dances.
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The beginning paragraph introduces the topic of the essay

A. Discuss your topic with a partner.
1. What city do you live in? What is your city like? Where is it?

2. What is your city famous for? What can people do and see there?

3. How long have you lived in your city?
4. How do you feel about your city?

B. Read the beginning paragraph of the model essay on page 14 again and complete the chart.

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2. How long has lsabel known them?
3. What do they like doing together?

4. How does lsabel feel about Maria and Rita?

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