Exercise 1
1.) Cats
make wonderful house pets. They are very loving and friendly. They don’t eat
much, so they are not expensive. Cats are also clean and look beautiful.
They’re fun to have in your home.
2.) There are many reasons I hate my apartment. The
plumbing doesn’t work properly and the landlord refuses to fix it. I also have
noisy neighbours who keep me up all night. Furthermore, there are so many bugs
in my apartment that I could start an insect collection. I really want to
move.
3.) Use of the internet has grown very quickly. In
1983, there were 562 computers connected to the Internet. By the turn of the
century, there were 72.3 million computers in 247 countries on-line. Experts
say that the Internet is now growing at a rate of approximately 40 percent a
year. As time goes on, the Internet is becoming more and more popular.
4.) Vegetables and fruits are an important part of a
healthy diet. First, fruits and vegetables are packed with the vitamins and
minerals you need to keep your body functioning smoothly. In addition, they
give you the carbohydrates you need for energy. Fruits and vegetables have lots
of fiber to help your digestive system work properly. Finally, many scientists
believe that the nutrients in fruits and vegetables can help fight diseases.
If you eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, you’ll enjoy a better health.
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Exercise
2
Some people think tsunamis are the worst type of natural disaster
that can hit a region. (Topic sentence)
1. The huge wave of water does
damage twice, when first coming in, and then going out again.
3. They may assault an area
already devastated by a coastal earthquake.
5. They can lift an entire house
and twirl it around in the air.
6. The massive weight of water can
sweep away protective barriers as well as buildings.
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Exercise 3
A major supporting sentence is missing from the paragraphs below.
Three possible major supporting sentences are given in the list.
Fill in the blank in the paragraph with the most suitable major supporting
sentence.
1. Even when we live far away, there are still many ways to help
people in a country that suffers a natural disaster. ... [missing sentence] … We can also organize community events to raise money and supplies to
send through the Red Cross. And almost everyone has clothes and blankets they
can donate, to help people who have lost their homes. Even students in school
can do a lot to help people across the world who are in need.
a.
One of the best ways to start is to raise money through a school
fundraiser.
2. Every good friend you have should show some important qualities.
Strong loyalty is one of the best traits of a friend, because that means he or
she will always stand up for you. ...
[missing sentence] … And most
of all, a friend is willing to forgive you if you make a mistake and are sorry
about it. When you both show these important attitudes to each other, you will
be friends for many years.
b. Honesty is
another good quality. It creates trust and confidence between friends.
3. Computers and tablets are being used more and more for studying in
school for several reasons. One reason is that students will grow up in a world
where they will be using computers for most jobs. So they need to learn to use
computers as early as they can. ...
[missing sentence] … And some companies
are even making textbooks into files that can be used on tablets. Computers are
now being used all through society, so it’s not surprising that their use in
schools is also growing.
b. There’s
nothing students enjoy more than using interactive multimedia text during class.
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Exercise
4 (other supporting sentences having the same meaning are acceptable.)
Paragraph
1
The
first is that it will be easier for the child to make friends.
Paragraph
2
You
should avoid using credit cards.
Exercise
5
(D) In bad weather, the ship
rolls back and forth.
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