Read the paragraph from an essay and choose what it contains.

It seems to me that people should accept the changes around them and not be afraid of them. First, change is great because it gives meaning to our lives. Second, change creates new opportunities that can make you more successful. For instance, the job of a teacher has changed greatly in the last twenty years. To remain a good professional, teachers have to accept these changes and keep up with them. These challenges will help teachers gain new knowledge and skills. Finally, new experiences provide you with new and unique impressions. This not only makes our lives more exciting, but is also good for our mental and physical health.

The paragraph contains…

Tick the correct answer.

• statements of topic and writer's opinion.
• opposing viewpoint with reasons and examples.
• author's opinion with reasons and examples.
• the conclusion.