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- Impossible to trust: According to Ms Goodwin, the statistics prove that (purpose and impact) What does the author imply or suggest?
- Big time for the pokers: the statistics reveal that (purpose) Lives are being “ruined” and families “destroyed”. This information is useful for charity groups and government planners who are seeking a reduction in the amount of poker machines. The author refers to statistical evidence to prove that (purpose)
- No stars for plasmas: In the light of the fact that plasma televisions are using up too much electricity, the Nielson survey suggests that (view). This would enable people to make informed choices. (evaluate the purpose)
Task 2:
Examine the statistics and examine the facts. Then identify a clear persuasive point of view. Write your topic sentence.
“Impossible to trust”, p. 24
Topic sentence:
- It is important that the government / health officials implement stricter rules to stop/deter companies from falsely/deceptively selling their mostly caged eggs as “free range eggs”
- The government/health officials must introduce rules to ensure that the free range eggs on the supermarket shelves are always genuine.
Big time for pokies, p. 24
- Policy or government officials must regulate/restrict the amount of money that gamblers can spend on poker machines
- Policy or government officials must regulate/restrict people’s access to gambling/poker machines.
No stars for plasmas, p. 24
- The government must implement an energy rating system which would reward appliances that are energy efficient.
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