Topic
In Hong Kong, it is common for young people to think highly of expensive brand-name clothes and fashion accessories. Explain why they think this way. Say whether you feel that this is a good or bad trend for students to follow.
Introduction
You should make a clear statement explaining the theme of your essay. There are many ways to do so. One way is to use rhetorical questions (in red).
Example: In Hong Kong, more and more young people think very highly of expensive brand-name clothes and fashion accessories. These products seem to place an irresistible spell on teenagers who would go to any lengths to own as many as they can afford. Some skip meals to save up money. Others ask their parents for more pocket money. Why are these products so important to them? Is it a healthy trend for youngsters to follow?
Body Paragraphs
Draft an outline of the main trunk of your essay before writing. You should first explain why teenagers are so keen on these products. Then you should say how you feel about the trend. What makes a good essay is the way the ideas are presented. Let's analyse the following paragraph and see why it is desirable.