ACTIVITY 1| Analyzing Concluding Sentences
1. A Great Tourist Destination
New York and Boston attract millions of tourists, but I think one of the best cities to visit on the east coast
of the United States is Washington, D.C. It has some of the most interesting landmarks and tourist spots in
the country. There are many monuments to visit, such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial,
and the Washington Monument, which is the tallest building in Washington. For more excitement, the
area called Georgetown in northwest Washington is famous for its shopping and restaurants. Finally, there
is the White House tour. On this tour, the guide leads visitors as they walk through many of the rooms in
the White House and view the home of the president of the United States. Although Washington, D.C.,
does not have the large number of visitors that New York or Boston does, but this important city is one of
the best destinations for tourists.
Concluding sentence: _________________________________________________________ Purpose: ● Restate main idea ● Offer a suggestion ● Gives an opinion ● Makes a prediction
2. An Immigrant in the Family
One of the people that I admire the most is my great-grandmother Carla. She came to the United States
from Italy in 1911 as a young woman on a large ship. She had little money and no property. Soon after
landing at Ellis Island in New York, she began working as a seamstress in Brooklyn. She met and married
my great-grandfather not long after that. They immediately began their large family. Great-grandma Carla
had eight children—five boys and three girls. In addition to taking care of such a large family in a new
country, my great-grandmother survived discrimination as an immigrant, two world wars, the Great
Depression, and a long list of illnesses. However, she rarely complained, and she was very happy with her
new life in America. If you ever learn more about my great-grandmother Carla, you, too, will be amazed at her life.
Concluding sentence: _________________________________________________________ Purpose: ● Restate main idea ● Offer a suggestion ● Gives an opinion ● Makes a prediction
3. The Grand Palace in Bangkok
The Grand Palace is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. The construction of the
palace began in 1782, and the royal family lived there until 1925. The palace area consists of over two
million square feet, and the wall that surrounds the Grand Palace is more than 6,000 feet long. This huge
area includes countless buildings, gardens, and special rooms. The public cannot visit all of these areas,
however, because some areas are still used for official events. The palace includes some examples of
European influence on the design, such as the Greek columns and the French windows. To make the most
of your visit to the Grand Palace, consider planning your trip during the less crowded hours, allowing you
to explore its rich history and intricate architecture with greater ease."
Concluding sentence: _________________________________________________________ Purpose: ● Restate main idea ● Offer a suggestion ● Gives an opinion ● Makes a prediction
ACTIVITY 2| Choose the correct concluding sentence
Walking is the best exercise. First, walking is free, so people don’t need to buy a gym membership to do
it. Secondly, a person can walk wherever they live. Third, studies show that walking outside not only
burns calories but also helps a person feel happy and optimistic. ________________________________.
a. For these reasons, walking is an excellent form of exercise.
b. In conclusion, walking does not cost any money.
c. In summary, many people love to walk.
Families should take a vacation at least once a year. On vacation, families can spend time together
without distractions from work and school. Also, during a trip, families can explore new places and
activities together, which is fun. Finally, during their time away, families can relax together without the
stresses of daily life. _________________________________.
a. In summary, families need vacations together to rest, do new activities, and enjoy each other’s company.
b. In conclusion, families need vacations to see new places.
c. Finally, vacations are good for single people too.
It is important to study history. History repeats itself, so learning about the past can help us make better
decisions in the present. Also, knowing about important historical leaders, wars, and events can help us
understand cultures, people, and politics in today’s world. Finally, learning about unusual people, places,
and events in history is fascinating! _______________________.
a. In summary, history is a popular subject.
b. This is why everyone loves history.
c. In conclusion, there are many reasons people should study history. ACTIVITY 3| Paraphrase
1. I enjoy playing the guitar in my free time. -
Guitar is one of my favorite activity in my spare time.
2. She always goes for a walk in the park after dinner.
3. The movie was so interesting that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
4. Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also very rewarding.
5. He's such a talented artist that his paintings are in high demand.
6. The student requested that the professor excuse her absence, but the professor refused.
7. The International Center is hosting English Conversation classes. They help non-native speakers
of English practice their English speaking skills.
8. The car that was pulled over by the police officer yesterday just had an accident. That driver is not careful.
9. Of the more than 1000 bicycling deaths each year, three-fourths are caused by head injuries. Half
of those killed are school-age children. One study concluded that wearing a bike helmet can
reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent. In an accident, a bike helmet absorbs the shock and cushions the head. ACTIVITY 4| Vocab work
Topic: Technology and our daily lives
Task 1: Match the definitions (a–j) with the vocabulary (1–10). Vocabulary Meaning
1. …i… to work something in
a. a large amount of something [informal]
2. …c… an online dating app
b. to say bad things about something in an unpleasant and public way 3. …g… an issue
c. software you can use on your phone to find a romantic partner 4. …a… a bunch of
d. people have not yet decided if something is good or bad something 5. …e… to be dead e. to not work [equipment] 6. …h… to blink
f. something unpleasant that must be accepted in order to achieve a particular result 7. …j… to chill out
g. a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about
8. …b… to hate on something
h. to close and open your eyes quickly 9. …f… a necessary evil
i. to include or incorporate something 10.…d… the jury is out j. to relax completely
Task 2: Match the opinions (a–h) to the correct groups (1–3).
1, c,e,f,g 2, a,b 3, d,h
ACTIVITY 5 | Practice your writing
Complete the exercise in Google Form (20 mins)
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ACTIVITY 6 | Technology impact writing (30 mins)
In the mordern world, technology has played an immensely crucial roles on human race,
especially in connecting people to people. At first, technology has a massive impact in order to
establish an environment for people to communicate through digital devices such as: smart
phone, laptop, tv. Moreover, online communication can help people to connect together from far
distance. In fact, people nowaydays tend to work digitally because it is much more convenient
than going to their workplace. And traffic jam, fuel cost are the most uncomfortable and common
issues that people can face up with when they are going to the workplace. Using technology to
connect and communication easier which can make people’s life much more easier.