Write It! Paragraph To Essay 3 WB Answer Key
Write It! Paragraph To Essay 3 WB Answer Key
Write It! Paragraph To Essay 3 WB Answer Key
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Revising & Editing Guide
When you revise and edit your writing, remember the tips and points below.
★ Punctuation
Editing
★ Editing Marks
★ Capitalization
Insert a comma. I like apples, peaches and grapes.
the first word of a sentence The train arrived on time.
Change to a capital letter. brian went shopping.
proper nouns Picasso was born in Spain.
titles Toy Story (movie) Change to a lowercase letter. There are a lot of Dogs.
(the first letter of important words) Lord of the Rings (book)
days, months, holidays Sunday, August, New Year’s Eve Check spelling. The boys ate there cookies.
Unit
Read the introductions and write conclusions using two sentences from each
Introduction box. Use the hints in parentheses to choose the correct sentences.
Read the sentences and write OS (opening sentence) or TS (thesis statement). 1 Introduction: Is your room messy or tidy? There are many ways to become a
1 TS Here are some ways to make cooking more enjoyable. more organized person.
OS Cooking is more than just a house chore. Conclusion: (restatement - suggestion)
There are endless methods for tidying up your space.
2 OS Failure is the mother of success. Start organizing today to make your life easier.
TS I came to understand the meaning of this phrase last summer.
Body Paragraphs
2 Introduction: Earphones are convenient for listening to music. However, you
Find the right place for each supporting detail and write the correct letter.
need to be careful in order to avoid hearing problems.
a To start, try keeping a diary or creating a blog. Conclusion: (summary - opinion)
b They can also help make your writing more attractive to readers. Incorrect use of earphones can damage hearing over time.
c When you read many books, you will naturally learn what good writing looks like. I think using earphones less is the best way to prevent hearing loss.
First, you should read a lot of books. c Reading will also help you
∙ I think using earphones less is the best way to prevent hearing loss.
expand your vocabulary and write more interesting sentences. ∙ Incorrect use of earphones can damage hearing over time.
Second, you should write something every day. a The more you ∙ We can easily see people listening to music at high volumes.
Third, you should have someone edit your work. Editors can catch
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2 A Lesson from Experience C Match the phrases and complete the sentences.
Example (a sad event in my life, I told a lie) Example Through this experience, I learned that honesty is the best policy.
→ One of the saddest events in my life happened because I told a lie. Now, I always try to tell the truth.
1 (a happy event in my life, I didn’t give up) 1 Through this experience, I learned that happiness depends on ourselves .
→ One of the happiest events in my life happened because I didn't give up. Now, I always try to think positively .
2 (an exciting event in my life, I trusted myself) 2 Through this experience, I learned that two heads are better than one .
→ One of the most exciting events in my life happened because I trusted myself. Now, I always try to exchange ideas with others .
3 (an inspiring event in my life, I tried something new) 3 Through this experience, I learned that a friend in need is a friend indeed .
→ One of the most inspiring events in my life happened because I tried something new. Now, I always help my friends who are in trouble .
4 (an annoying event in my life, I made a silly mistake) 4 Through this experience, I learned that words have power .
→ One of the most annoying events in my life happened because I made a silly mistake. Now, I always think twice before I speak .
c For a long time, he silently swept up the trash, put it into plastic bags, and
1 I thought that my team would win the competition .
carried it away.
2 I hoped that the contest would be canceled .
d When everyone else saw what he had done, they were shocked.
3 I realized that my words would hurt her feelings .
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3 The Story of Our Lives C Match the phrases and write sentences using after.
launched a clothing brand received the best director award Example After playing some small roles, she got her first title role.
published a series of mystery novels discovered the law of gravity
1 After writing several short stories, he sent his work to a publisher.
Example The actress starred in the famous film.
2 After graduating from film school, she directed her first commercial movie.
1 The writer published a series of mystery novels . 3 After working for other companies, he started his own business.
2 The scientist discovered the law of gravity . 4 After winning a singing competition, she recorded her first album.
B Write sentences using the given words and phrases. More Writing Practice
Example (begin, develop his observation skills, in college)
Complete the sentences using the words from the box.
→ In college, he began to develop his observation skills.
1 (decide, write her first novel, around 2010) after for from throughout
→ Around 2010, she decided to write her first novel.
2 (begin, do charity work, when he turned forty) For many years, Sherlock Holmes caught countless criminals
→ When he turned forty, he began to do charity work. throughout Europe. He helped everyone from kings to
3 (continue, design robots, after she graduated) common people, and even the poor. Then, after twenty-three years
→ After she graduated, she continued to design robots. of solving crimes, Holmes finally retired. He left the city and settled down on
4 (want, play the drums in a band, when he was a child) a farm.
→ When he was a child, he wanted to play the drums in a band.
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4 Exploring the World C Complete the sentences using a phrase from each box.
1 a famous French dessert cook in a clay oven Example Some animals in the Amazon include species like jaguars, sloths, and piranhas.
2 a classic Indian dish fill with cream
3 a popular Chinese dumpling dish serve with salsa 1 Spain has produced famous artists like Picasso, Miró, and Dalí .
4 a well-known Mexican food stuff with meat or seafood
2 Tae kwon do consists of basic moves like punches, kicks, and blocks .
Example Bibimbap is a popular Korean rice dish topped with vegetables. 3 Thai food vendors sell street foods like fried noodles, grilled pork, and fruit .
4 The festival has interesting events like comedy, dance, and circus performances .
1 Macarons are a famous French dessert filled with cream .
3 Dim sum is a popular Chinese dumpling dish stuffed with meat or seafood .
Example
The Amazon is well known for its wildlife. (the world’s largest rainforest) More Writing Practice
→ The Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest, is well known for its wildlife.
Choose the right phrase for the blank.
1 Ao dai is worn on special occasions. (a traditional Vietnamese outfit)
→ Ao dai, a traditional Vietnamese outfit, is worn on special occasions. First, Brazil has a long and proud soccer tradition. For decades, Brazil has
2 Taylor Swift has toured around the world. (a famous American singer) produced top players like Pelé, Ronaldinho, and Neymar. , the
→ Taylor Swift, a famous American singer, has toured around the world. Brazilian national soccer team has won five FIFA World Cup tournaments.
3 Kangaroos are commonly found in many national parks. (the symbol of Australia)
→ Kangaroos, the symbol of Australia, are commonly found in many national parks.
ⓐ For example ⓑ What is more ⓒ In contrast
4 The Mona Lisa is always surrounded by tourists. (one of the Louvreʼs main attractions)
→ The Mona Lisa , one of the Louvre's main attractions, is always surrounded by tourists.
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5 So Alike, Yet So Different C Write sentences using the given words and phrases.
A Combine the two sentences using neither A nor B. 1 (Anna, Elsa is serious and mature)
→ Compared to Anna, Elsa is serious and mature.
Example Jobs didn’t graduate from college. Gates didn’t graduate from college.
→ Neither Jobs nor Gates graduated from college. 2 (Harry, Ron grew up in a large family)
→ Compared to Harry, Ron grew up in a large family.
1 My brother can’t swim. I can’t swim.
3 (Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence has played many unusual roles)
→ Neither my brother nor I can swim.
→ Compared to Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence has played many unusual roles.
2 Mary doesn’t like shopping. Kate doesn’t like shopping.
4 (Thor, Loki is cruel and unpredictable)
→ Neither Mary nor Kate likes shopping.
→ Compared to Thor, Loki is cruel and unpredictable.
3 Paul didn’t do sports in school. Jake didn’t do sports in school.
→ Neither Paul nor Jake did sports in school.
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A Complete the sentences using the phrases from the box. 1 Rockets can take us on space tours.
→ Rockets will be able to take us on space tours.
improve our security systems allow people to print objects
transform the way we study link people all over the world 2 Nanobots can target and destroy germs in the body.
→ Nanobots will be able to target and destroy germs in the body.
Example As smartphone technology has developed, it has changed our lives.
3 We can experience movies in virtual reality.
1 As e-learning has become a trend, it has transformed the way we study . → We will be able to experience movies in virtual reality.
2 As fingerprint technology has developed, it has improved our security systems . 4 3D printers can construct buildings quickly.
→ 3D printers will be able to construct buildings quickly.
3 As social media has become popular, it has linked people all over the world .
2 fun and entertaining Future smartphones ⓐ are even better. For example, they ⓑ have stronger
→ Watching movies at home will be more fun and entertaining than ever before . security features. So hacking smartphones ⓒ is more difficult. Moreover, we will
3 safe and eco-friendly be able to use them to control all kinds of smart home appliances.
→ Cars will be safer and more eco-friendly than ever before .
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7 Teen Issues C Rewrite the sentences using who and the given phrases.
Example Children are more likely to act aggressively. (play these games)
More Sentence Practice → Children who play these games are more likely to act aggressively.
A Match the phrases and complete the sentences. 1 Students are easily stressed out. (have too much homework)
→ Students who have too much homework are easily stressed out.
1 use digital platforms experience different cultures
2 travel abroad focus better in class 2 Families can build stronger relationships. (have dinner together)
3 get enough sleep engage students in learning → Families who have dinner together can build stronger relationships.
4 do arts and crafts develop their creativity
3 People use less plastic. (care about the environment)
Example People should learn a foreign language so that they can enjoy these benefits. → People who care about the environment use less plastic.
4 Children often have poor eyesight. (use their smartphones for too long)
1 Teachers should use digital platforms so that they can engage students in learning .
→ Children who use their smartphones for too long often have poor eyesight.
2 People should travel abroad so that they can experience different cultures .
3 Students should get enough sleep so that they can focus better in class .
4 Children should do arts and crafts so that they can develop their creativity .
choose their college major find more time for their children
finish their homework understand menus in another language However, I think that learning a foreign language has many positive effects
on a person’s life.
Example Children may have trouble concentrating in school.
Some people argue that learning a foreign language is a waste of time. (A) First
1 Children may have trouble finishing their homework .
of all, you can communicate with people from other countries. (B) For example,
2 Parents may have trouble finding more time for their children .
Spanish is used in about twenty countries. (C) Also, if you speak English, you can
3 Tourists may have trouble understanding menus in another language .
have a conversation with nearly half the world’s population!
4 Young adults may have trouble choosing their college major .
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Example Lee Soo Hyun was a Korean college student. He was living in Tokyo.
More Sentence Practice → Lee Soo Hyun was a Korean college student living in Tokyo.
A Write sentences using the given words. 1 Rosa was a part-timer. She was working at a restaurant.
→ Rosa was a part-timer working at a restaurant.
Example (a real hero, courage) → What makes a real hero is courage.
2 Tim was an athlete. He was preparing for a big game.
1 (a true friend, honesty) → Tim was an athlete preparing for a big game.
→ What makes a true friend is honesty.
3 Mr. Kim was a pastry chef. He was running a small bakery.
2 (a great teacher, patience) → Mr. Kim was a pastry chef running a small bakery.
→ What makes a great teacher is patience.
4 Linda was a ten-year-old girl. She was attending summer camp.
3 (a good student, responsibility) → Linda was a ten-year-old girl attending summer camp.
→ What makes a good student is responsibility.
1 Abraham Lincoln’s speaking skills a best-selling author Choose the right word or phrase for the blank.
2 Usain Bolt’s natural talent a leading designer
3 Vera Wang’s hard work and effort a top sprinter
Courage is the willingness to do something dangerous or difficult. It is easy to
4 Agatha Christie’s creative imagination an admired leader
help others when we have nothing to lose. , a true hero shows
Example Kim Yuna’s passion led her to become an Olympic gold medal winner.
courage by helping others, even in the face of danger.
2 Usain Bolt's natural talent led him to become a top sprinter. ⓐ Likewise ⓑ However ⓒ In addition
3 Vera Wang's hard work and effort led her to become a leading designer.
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9 A Better Choice C Complete the sentences using the given words and phrases.
exercise, worry about the weather change my plans, discuss them with others Finally, studying by myself enables me to learn at my own pace. In a group, I
enjoy the music, feel tired eat healthy food, spend too much money
have to spend time on topics I already understand. , when I
Example When I am alone, I can study without wasting time.
study alone, I can focus on what I find difficult.
1 When I watch a concert from a seat, I can enjoy the music without feeling tired .
2 When I travel alone, I can change my plans without discussing them with others . ⓐ Therefore ⓑ By contrast ⓒ Similarly
3 When I work out at the gym, I can exercise without worrying about the weather .
4 When I cook at home, I can eat healthy food without spending too much money .
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10 Small Actions, Big Changes C Write sentences using the given phrases.
A Match the phrases and write sentences. 1 (preserve animal habitats, stay on the marked paths)
→ To preserve animal habitats, it is important to stay on the marked paths.
1 reduce ocean plastic waste reduce water use
2 take shorter showers reduce greenhouse gases 2 (keep the environment clean, take your trash with you)
3 walk or cycle more cut down on plastic → To keep the environment clean, it is important to take your trash with you.
4 bring our own cups to cafés protect marine life
3 (save our planet, reuse as many items as possible)
Example We have to change our habits if we want to keep our planet healthy. → To save our planet, it is important to reuse as many items as possible.
We have to reduce ocean plastic waste if we want to protect marine life. 4 (reduce waste, avoid products with too much packaging)
1
→ To reduce waste, it is important to avoid products with too much packaging.
2 We have to take shorter showers if we want to reduce water use.
4 We have to bring our own cups to cafés if we want to cut down on plastic.
Example Activities like camping are fun. They can damage animal habitats.
Choose the best place for the following sentence from among (A), (B), and (C).
→ Although activities like camping are fun, they can damage animal habitats.
1 Sunscreen protects us from sunburn. It can harm sea life. The rest ends up in landfills or in the ocean, where it damages natural
→ Although sunscreen protects us from sunburn, it can harm sea life. ecosystems.
2 Secondhand items are not new. Many of them are in good condition.
Another option is to recycle. (A) Every year we produce a great deal of plastic.
→ Although secondhand items are not new, many of them are in good condition.
(B) However, only a small percentage is recycled. (C) If we recycle our plastic, we
3 Wastewater needs to be treated. Some factories secretly release it into rivers.
→ Although wastewater needs to be treated, some factories secretly release it into rivers. can limit the amount of trash in the environment.
4 Some people use reusable bags. Many people use plastic bags for shopping.
→ Although some people use reusable bags, many people use plastic bags for shopping.
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