This document provides exercises for a group assignment on various topics. It includes questions about paragraphs, adding topic sentences, providing supporting details, and writing concluding sentences. The exercises cover topics such as roommates, tests, living independently, studying English, arguments, and health effects of junk food. The goal is to practice different writing skills like summarizing, outlining, and structuring multi-paragraph compositions.
This document provides exercises for a group assignment on various topics. It includes questions about paragraphs, adding topic sentences, providing supporting details, and writing concluding sentences. The exercises cover topics such as roommates, tests, living independently, studying English, arguments, and health effects of junk food. The goal is to practice different writing skills like summarizing, outlining, and structuring multi-paragraph compositions.
This document provides exercises for a group assignment on various topics. It includes questions about paragraphs, adding topic sentences, providing supporting details, and writing concluding sentences. The exercises cover topics such as roommates, tests, living independently, studying English, arguments, and health effects of junk food. The goal is to practice different writing skills like summarizing, outlining, and structuring multi-paragraph compositions.
This document provides exercises for a group assignment on various topics. It includes questions about paragraphs, adding topic sentences, providing supporting details, and writing concluding sentences. The exercises cover topics such as roommates, tests, living independently, studying English, arguments, and health effects of junk food. The goal is to practice different writing skills like summarizing, outlining, and structuring multi-paragraph compositions.
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Exercise 1 : After you read the example paragraph, answer the
following questions. 1.No, it isn't. The real purpose of the writer is to list 2 reasons why the writer loves big cities 2. A descriptive paragraph is how we use language to describe things, people,..In a listing order paragraph, the writer divides the topic sentences into many different points. 3. Big cities are live 24/7 and their anonymity. First of all and second help find out them Exercise 2: Add two different controlling ideas to these topics to make complete topic sentences. 2. Transportation Expanding transport infrastructure requires investing in sustainable modes such as public transport and cycling to minimize environmental impact. Transportation plays an important role in shaping the urban landscape and economic development. 3. Business The development of science and technology has changed traditional business models. More and more companies are founded and run by young people. 4. Tourism Tourism plays an important role in promoting the local economy. Many countries focus on developing sustainable tourism associated with environmental protection. 5. Education All students have equal opportunities to learn and succeed. Teaching methods should be innovated to keep up with the development of the times. 6. Hollywood movies Hollywood movies are offering entertainment and diversion from everyday life. Hollywood movies have profound impacts on a person's interests, thoughts and actions Exercise 3: Provide supporting sentences for each of the following topic sentences. 1. Good roommates have four characteristics a. Are neat, tidy b. Are cheerful c. Share housework d. Pay their share of rent on time 2. College students take many kinds of tests a. Writing tests can provide knowledge and the other b. Speaking tests help students become more confident. c. Multiple – choice tests are quite popular in college 3. Living independently has certain advantages a. Do not have to share your belongings with anyone b. Freedom to decorate, furnish, and organize your living space c. You’re not paying for things you didn’t use 4. Studying English is necessary for everyone for four reasons. a. English is the language of communication in the world b. It is an essential tool for travel, tourism, and business c. Learning English also helps improve knowledge 5. Arguments are sometimes better than peace for three reasons a. This is a way for you to express your opinion. b. To find the most accurate answer or argument c. Helps people have a multi-dimensional view of a certain issue 6. Eating much junk food causes damage to our health in three ways. a. Eating too much junk food will increase the risk of diseases such as hypertension and stroke. b. Junk food can lead to weight gain and obesity. c. Junk foods are typically low in fiber, which has negative consequences for gut health, Exercise 4: Write a concluding sentence for each of the topic sentences in task 3. Your sentences must start with a conclusion signal. Topic 1. In conclusion, a good roommate should be respectful, enjoyable, responsible, and honest. It will make you feel easier to live with someone. Topic 2. In general, organizing tests for students is necessary, not only to help students review past knowledge but also to enhance and improve their knowledge. Topic 3 To conclude, living independently has an extremely positive impact on someone’s life. It's about being able to live on your own is a sign of independence, making decisions for yourself, having choices, and learning new skills. Topic 4 In short, learning English requires a lot of effort but it brings many benefits. Spending time and effort learning English is worth it because it provides opportunities for the future Topic 5 In summary, a constructive argument will help us develop our thinking, expand our knowledge and have a more specific view of things. Topic 6 Indeed, if we use too much junk food, it will have negative effects on the human body. Therefore, try to replace junk food with healthy food. Exercise 5: Complete each of the following paragraphs by your own words. Paragraph A I like studying English for these four reasons. Firstly, I want to communicate with many foreigners to learn about their culture. Secondly, if I am fluent in English, I can open up better job opportunities for myself. Thirdly, I will have more opportunities to study abroad in the best schools in the world. Finally, I can easily make more new friends from different countries around the globe. To sum up, English is very necessary for my life and future career, so it is true to choose it as my hobby. Paragraph B Teachers play an important role in life not only for the student but also for the betterment of society. First, he or she needs to be enthusiastic and patient in teaching. For instance, when students do not know the lessons very well and ask many questions, the teacher has to listen carefully and help them answer. Second, a good teacher needs to be humorous. Being able to tell jokes or funny stories to students is necessary to help them overcome boredom and sleepiness. In short, a teacher is responsible for knowledge which is the most significant factor in the growth of any society. Exercise 6: Read the paragraph Important Rules for Acting on Stage and answer the questions below. Important Rules for Acting on Stage For people who would like to act in the theatre, there are several important rules to remember. (2) One rule is to make sure you face your audience when you 31 are on stage. (3) If you turn away from the audience, they cannot see your facial expressions. (4) The next rule is that you must make sure that you speak loudly enough. (5) If your audience has difficulty hearing you, they will quickly lose interest. (6) Another important point is to memorize your lines. (7) Rehearse them often –on the train, in the mirror, or on the way to class –so that you remember them. (8) Perhaps the most important rule of all is to remain calm on stage if you forget your lines. (9) Don’t panic and stop speaking because the audience will notice. (10) Instead, make up something to say until you remember your next line. (11) As long as you continue speaking and appear relaxed, the audience will probably not realize that you have made a mistake. (12) In conclusion, following these rules will help ensure a successful stage performance Questions 1. Which is the topic sentence of the paragraph? The topic sentence of the paragraph is: "For people who would like to act in the theatre, there are several important rules to remember."
2. What should an actor or actress do if he or she forgets his lines?
If an actor or actress forgets their lines, they should "make up something to say until [they] remember [their] next line" and "remain calm on stage." 3. What is the pattern or organization of the paragraph? From less important to more important or vice versa? The pattern or organization of the paragraph is from less important to more important. It starts with general rules about facing the audience and speaking loudly, then moves on to the importance of memorizing lines, and finally emphasizes the critical rule of remaining calm on stage if lines are forgotten. 4. Which is the concluding sentence? The concluding sentence is: "In conclusion, following these rules will help ensure a successful stage performance."