L8 - worksheet - paragraph structure

1. The topic of the paragraph is taking a break.

2. It says taking a break has specific benefits.
3. Yes, it does.

Practice 1:
2. beneficial
3. creative
4. energetic
5. functional
6. helpful
7. productive
8. read
9. studious
10. stressful

Practice 3:
Part A:
3. ✔
4. too general
5. too specific
6. too general
7. too specific
8. ✔
9. ✔
10. ✔
11. too general
12. too general
Part B:
Paragraph 2: C
Paragraph 3: C

Practice 4:
Paragraph 2: There are several reasons explain why people skip their breakfast.
Paragraph 3: When people visit Grand Canyon, they should have some
preparation.

Practice 5:
1. Travel by plane has several disadvantages.
- Sometimes travellers lose their baggage.
- The flights are usually delayed.
- If travellers have to do an emergency landing, and they are flying over the
ocean, they have two options only: they wait until they reach mainland, or they
just sink into the ocean.

2. Reading helps English language learners improve their English.

- Support learners' comprehension as much as possible.
- Accelerate vocabulary-building, improve grammar, and sharpen writing.
- Strengthens learners’ brain.

3. Consider these important factors when planning a party.

- Plan the menu including beverages.
- Make shopping list for food, paper goods, decorations.
- Mark the date when it will happen on the calender.

4. A good friend must have two/three/four important qualities.

- They give more than they take.
- They are respectful of you.
- They are always honest with you.
5. Avoid stress when studying for a big test by taking the following actions.
- Take notes of what exactly you are going to study, focus on one subject a
time.
- Put the smartphone far from your desk and mute it
- Sleep well and enough.

Practice 6:
2. such as 3. For instance,

Practice 7:
- Example 2 (Main point 1): Others play sports.
- Main point 2: Creativity.
Example: Individuals with hobbies such as photography, travel, and music
develop new talents and get ideas that they can use at school or in the office.
- Main point 3: Interests outside of work can lead to a positive attitude.
Example: When volunteers help children learn to read, they feel wonderful
about what they have achieved.

Practice 8: B

Practice 9:
Paragraph 1:
In conclusion, students do not have to worry about their weights if they have
smart choices.

Paragraph 2:
To sum up, if people start learning a new language, watching children’s TV is a
good choice.

Practice 10:
Part A:
1. i 2. e 3. b 4. h 5. g 6. f 7. j 8. a 9. d 10. C

Part B:
- Main point 1: The first type of game will allow you to relax quietly but will also
keep your brain active.
 + Example 1: For example, sudoku mentally challenges players to look for
patterns with numbers.
+ Example 2: Other brain games such as crossword puzzles, word search
puzzles, and word jumples require language skills.
- Main point 2: Next, if you prefer spending time with others, there are games
with a social element.
+ Example 1: For instance, when you play checkers or chess or when you play
cards with a group of friends, you are also developing personal relationships.
+ Example 2: The same is true of boarf games such as Monopoly and Settlers
of Catan, which have been bringing people together for friendly competition
for decades.
- Main point 3 : Finally, there are games for people who like the idea of being
on a team and enjoy physical activity.
+ Example: The most obvious examples are sports such as basketball, baseball
and soccer, but party games such as charades can quite physical as well.
- Concluding sentence: Indeed, the wide variety of games offers something to
just about everyone.

Writing paragraph: