15:49 9/8/24 Exercise 1 (2nd time)
English Reading and Writing Skill 1
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Question 1. Look at the supporting sentences in these short paragraphs and write the topic sentence (4 ms)
1. It is eleven years old, always breaking down when I need it. It costs a lot of money for
me to repair each year. Also, the heater doesn’t work any more, so it is cold in the
winter. I really wish I could change it.
 Topic sentence: ……………………………………………………………………….
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2. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to
medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of
education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue
studying at university. Finally, Canada’s cities are clean and efficiently managed.
Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live.
 Topic sentence: ……………………………………………………………………….
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3. De Vinci was an Italian artist, architect, and inventor during the 13th and 14th
centuries. Two of de Vince’s greatest paintings, the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper,
have survived down the ages and still inspire people today with their unparalleled
artistic beauty. Between 1485 and 1490 de Vinci designed many buildings, ranging from
churches to fortresses. An inventor well before his time, de Vinci invented the parachute.
He also designed numerous devices for war and combat, including a submarine, a tank,
numerous weapons, and a helicopter 500 years before the airplane was invented.
Leonardo de Vinci, a great man whose works and achievements is still loved and
admired the world over even today.
 Topic sentence: ……………………………………………………………………….
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4. The price is a deciding factor for many people. Let’s face it, not everyone can afford a
fifty-dollar steak, especially if there are six in the family. For others, the most important
thing is the quality of the food. Fortunately for those on a tight budget, good food can be
found in inexpensive and moderately priced restaurants, as well as in expensive
restaurants. For individuals on the go, a deciding factor is many times the speed of
service and convenience of the restaurant. Trendy restaurants are the perfect choice for
those want- to-be socially popular individuals who want to dine with the in-crowd.
 Topic sentence: ……………………………………………………………………….
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Question 2. Look at the topic sentences below and write four supporting sentences for each one (6 ms)
1. Learning English well is very important for getting a good job in the future.
Firstly, ……………………………………………………………………………………
In addition, ……………………………………………………………………………….
Also, ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Finally, …………………………………………………………………………………..
2. There are many possible contributing factors to global warming.
For one thing, ……………………………………………………………………………
Another thing is that …………………………………………………………………….
Also, …………………………………………………………………………………….
However, the worst thing is that ………………………………………………………..
3. Online education has become more popular than other forms of distance education
because it offers learners a great deal of flexibility.
First, ……..……………………………………………………………………………..
Second, …………………………………………………………………………………
Beside that, …………………………………………………………………………….
Last but definitely not least, …………………………………………………………… --- THE END ---- about:blank 2/2