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2 task: introduction
3 The introduction should grab the reader's attention and provide context for the topic.
4 Your introduction usually has 3 parts:
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6 1. Hook → attract attention with a fact, observation or question
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10 Help: How to hook your reader
11 Examples: How to hook your reader:
12 There are several ways how to make an introduction more engaging.
13 Have a look at the following examples.
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16 |1. Quote|“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life,” Confucius once said. Many young people want to experience what work life feels like before finishing school. Since this choice can have different effects on students’ lives, it is important to look at both sides of the issue before forming an opinion.
17 |2. Statistic or Fact|In many countries, more than half of all high school students have a part-time job. This shows how common it is for young people to work while they are still in education. Because this topic touches both school and personal life, it deserves closer examination.
18 |3. Rhetorical Question|Have you ever wondered whether it is a good idea for students to work while they are still in school? Many teenagers start part-time jobs to earn money or gain experience. To understand this situation better, it is useful to discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages.
19 |4. General Statement|In today’s world, young people face many choices about how to spend their time. One of these choices is whether to take a part-time job while going to school. This essay will discuss different perspectives on this question and explore its impact on students.
20 |5. Short Scenario / Anecdote|Imagine a student who wakes up early for school, studies all day, and then works in a café until late at night. Many young people live this kind of busy life today. This situation raises the question of whether students should really have part-time jobs during their school years.
21 |6. Contradiction or Surprising Idea|School is meant to prepare students for their future careers — yet many students are already working while they study. This surprising situation has led to debates about whether part-time jobs help or harm young people during their school years. It is therefore worth examining this topic in more detail.
22 |7. Definition|A part-time job is a position where someone works only a few hours a week, often next to their main activity. For many young people, that main activity is school. Looking at this definition, one can see why the question of whether students should have part-time jobs is an important one to discuss.
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martinawagner 4.1 24 1. Background information → name the topic and why it is important?
25 1. Transition to the main part with reference to the task. 
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