D, Think about the unit video, Reading 1, and Readin » 5 19 2 as you dis questions. Then choose one question and write a paragraph bie 1, What are the best ways to make a good impression on others? 2. Can you make a good first impression the same ‘way in every situation (eg, at a job interview, talking to a customer, meetis Mraalarai ing a new classmate, etc)? accom plish /okampltf/ verb [1}tosucceed in| @€ complished /o‘kamplt/ oq. highly skited doing someting eiffcult thar you planned todo. atsomething an accomplished swimmer Vette was ccomplsteda he mecing es a achieve accomplish ment /kamplyjmant/ noun 1 [c) something dificult that someone has succeeded in doing ot earning: He was proud af hsacademic ‘accomplishments 2 oma U the at of completing ‘something successtuly ‘Actonary ene are tom the Oe Ameran tony ereanesofnghsh © Oxer Unversity ess 201 ‘A. Complete this chart. An X indicates that a word form doesn't exist or you don’t need to know it at this time. 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Choose two sets of words from Activity A, Writ - Write each form of the word, Then shi , See ‘are your sentences with a partner. iQ Goontin for ' ve more practice with using the dictionary to identifyfea ‘Atthe end of this unit, you will write a paragraph about how to make a good first impression. This paragraph willnchide specific information from the readings and your own ideas. Taken kore paragraph should discuss one main idea from beginning to end and develop the ‘main idea with specific detail + The topic sentence is usually the first sentence of a paragraph. It identifies the topic, or subject, ofthe paragraph. It also gives the main idea (or controling idea), which explains what the writer will say about the topic. + The supporting sentences are the middle sentences of a paragraph. ‘They support the topic sentence with two or three smaller ideas, or subtopics, Subtopics are supported with specific details, such as examples, «explanations, facts, definitions, nd reasons, + The concluding sentence is usually the last sentence ofa paragraph. ‘tsummarizes the main points ofthe paragraph and restates the topic sentence, but in different words. ‘A. [TEIN Read the model paragraph. Then answer the. ‘questions on page 20, oe ee ar a How to Annoy Your Coworkers | When you start a job, you can ‘means that the next person has to take | leave a bad impression on your new the time to make a new pot of coffee. ‘Coworkers very quickly without even Nobody kes to do this, particularly frst realizing it. Because the workplace can thing in the morning! Many people find be fastpaced and stressful itcan be this behavior very ude, Leaving your ©28) 10 forget the people around you. cell phone on is another way you could One sure way to annoy your coworkers. unknowingly irate your coworkers and | 's to speak loudly on your phone, ‘cause them to form a bad impression Speaking loucly onthe phone can make of you. Your ringing cell phone may ‘Cafcut fr your coworkers to focus on disturb the quiet your coworkers need ‘what they are doing orto have phone todo ther work. The noise may cause Cotwersations oftheir own. It may also them to work more slowly or make ‘end a message that you think your mistakes. Also, many people consider it disrespectful Fining your dream job ‘may take alot of time and effort, but ‘Another common mistake isto take the unfortunately, leaving a bad impression last cup of coffee and not make another on your coworkers can be done quickly ot. Leaving an empty coffee pot. and easily! » DEBTS | pcasingancwiing ‘Work and phone conversations are | "ore important than anyone else's1. Whats the topic sentence of the paragraph? Circle it 2. How many supporting sentences are in the paragraph? 3. The paragraph gives three ways to make a bad impression on your coworkers, What are these three subtopics? Write them below. ‘The paragraph uses reasons to support the subtopics. What reason explains why a ringing phone may cause people to make mistakes? ee aaa ea ae aga EEE 5. Whats the concluding sentence of the paragraph? Underline it 8. Complete the paragraph below, Choose the correct topic sentence and Supporting details from the box, Use the information from Reading 1 on ages 6-7 to develop your ideas, One sentence will not be used. | ® Find a shared interest or talk about what | yourteacher. 's around you, like your school or | | |b. Friends are easy to make at work, ¢. There are several ways to make new friends, &: For example, you could talk about your boss or your customers, Making New Friends fyou goto schoo, you can make new fiends in class. Come ‘arly so you ave time to meet other people before clas starts, and try not to Stby yousele. Instead, sit next to another student and use small talk to start a conversation. Soon you will discover what new friendship can develop! —Fint, 7 You have in common, and your Another great place to make new friends is at work. Halready have many things in common to talk about = lyour friendship develops, you might even hang out, Something to look forward to after You finish work. Makin, which will give you 18 New friends is not ips with the people you may even find Your new best friend! ‘tay easy but with ite effort, you ean build friendshi ‘round you, and in the process, YoU Mak€ a good frst impression?