1. Is the writer of Letter 1 for or against the building of a new terminal? How do
you know?
2. What would you say are the main arguments the writer uses in Letter 1 to
support their point of view?
3. Is the writer of Letter 2 for or against the building of a new terminal? How do
you know?
4. What type of words does each writer use to try to get their point of view
across?
5. Which letter do you think is the most biased? Explain your reasons.
Answers & Comments
Answer:
The writer of Letter 1 is against the extension, as shown when they say, 'No sensible argument has been put forward for the extension. ' But the letter is really about the way in which the decision was taken, without consulting local people. 2