Exercise 1: Find A Suitable Noun Phrase Indicating The Topic of The Following Prompts

EXTRA WRITING EXERCISES
Lesson 2
Exercise 1: Find a suitable noun phrase indicating the topic of the following prompts.
1. Should criminals be sent to a jail or should they be allowed to do something else to be re-
educated and rehabilitated using community service programs? Discuss both views and give your
opinion.
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2. In some developing countries, rural children still do not have access to educational
institutions. Some people think that we should provide more schools and teachers, and some
people think that we should give priority to computers and Internet access. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.
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3. Some people think that schools should choose students according to their academic abilities,
while others think it is better to have students of different abilities studying together. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion
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4. Some people say that everyone can be an artist. Some people say that you need special skills to
be an artist. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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5. The sport today is becoming a business activity, so the companies sponsor sports and offer more
and more athletes' bonuses as part of the company’s advertising. Some people agree with this
view because it has a good influence on the competitive sport of the world, and some people
disagree. Discuss and give your opinion
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6. Some people think they should keep all the money they earn without paying taxes. Others
disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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7. Some people think that government should support for the funds for the arts, while
some others suggest that the money should be used for public health and education.
Discuss and give your opinion.
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8. Some people say video games and films containing violence have negative impact on society and
should be banned. Others say they are just harmless relaxation. Discuss and give your opinion.
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9. Some people focus on news in their country while others think it is more important to be aware
of international news. Discuss both views and give your opinion
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10. Some say young people should choose the career they want to follow on their own. Others on the
contrary say that the choice should be made by teachers and parents in order to be realistic and
think about their future. Discuss both views and give your opinion
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Exercise 2: Find the problems in each of the following introductions and conclusions.
1. Intro: Although it is reasonable to say that the government should invest money in building
highrise buildings, I find myself more inclined to the spending on horizontal urban planning.
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2. Intro: People have been discussing cities. Although it is reasonable to say that the government
should invest money in building highrise buildings, I find myself more inclined to the spending on
horizontal urban planning.
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3. Intro: There is a good chunk of discussion on different urban planning schemes. Although it is
reasonable to say that the government should invest money in building highrise buildings, I find
myself more convinced by the fact that the government should invest in building more low-rise
houses.
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4. Conclusion: Despite obvious reasons to vote for vertical cities, I believe spreading horizontally is
the right choice for all metropolises.
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5. Conclusion: In conclusion, there are undeniable reasons to vote for vertical and horizontal cities.
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Exercise 3: Fill in the blanks with suitable words
1. People are nonstop discussing …. education for children.
A. About
B. On
C. none
2. People are discussing … the government or individuals should pay for pollution.
A. About
B. if
C. whether
3. … the obvious advantages of international sports events like the Olympics, I believe they actually
pose more noticeable threats to both hosting and participating countries.
A. In spite
B. Despite
C. although
4. … the young have all the rights to act as they wish, it is a better idea for them to follow the
guidance of older generations.
A. Though
B. Despite
C. because
5. In conclusion, it is my … that youngsters should consider what the elderly say as principal
guidelines to follow suit.
A. Statement
B. Opinion
C. thinking
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