EXERCISES_GROUP 3

Exercise 1: After you read the example paragraph, answer the following
questions.
1. No, it is not. The main purpose of the writer is to describe the reasons why he/she
loves big city.
2. The main difference between descriptive and listing-order paragraphs is their
purpose. A descriptive paragraph is a paragraph used to describe a person, a thing, an
object, or a place so that the readers can almost see it in their minds. In contrast, a listing-
order paragraph is used to divide the topic into many different points.
3. + Two reasons why the writer loves big city are they alive 24/7 and their
anonymity.
+ The signal words are: first of all, second.
Exercise 2: Add two different controlling ideas to these topic to make
complete sentences.
2. Transportation
+ The transportation system plays many essential roles in the economic
development of every country.
+ The government tries to make civilians aware of public transportation's value.
3. Business
+ Business innovation is a key to success nowadays.
+ Brick-and-mortar businesses are intimidated in digitalized life.
4. Tourism
+ Today, more and more unique tourism experiences arise.
+ Tourism is one of the main economies of a country.
5. Education
+ Sponsors are trying to provide education to the unprivileged student.
+ Nowadays, teachnology has a gigantic effect on education.
6. Hollywood movies
+ Hollywood movies always be prioritised in the viewer's choice.
+ Investors are willing to spend millions of dollars on Hollywood movies.
Exercise 3: Provide supporting sentences for each of the following
topic sentences.
2. College students take many kinds of tests.
a. take multiple choice test.
b. group work assignments.
c. practical exams
3. Living independently has certain advantages.
a. develop life skill: budgeting, time-managerment, problem-solving.
b. develop sense of self-riliance, self-confident
c. personal exploration.
4. Study English is necessary for everyone for four reasons.
 a. communicate with everyone
b. career chances
c. access to a wealth of knowledge and information
d. engage with diverse perspectives and experiences
5. Argument are sometimes better than peace for three reason.
a. silent treatment affects our mental health
b. healthy conflict lead to innovation and progress
c. gain deeper understanding of each other
6. Eating much junk food causes damage to our health in three
ways.
a. diabetes
b. disrupt hormonal balance
c. unhealthy fats, sugars, additives
Exercise 4: Write a concluding sentence for each of the topic
sentences in task 3. Your sentence must start with a conclusion signal.
1. In short, good roomate should be neat, cheerful, share housework and
pay their share of the rent on time.
2. To sum up, colleged students are struggling with many tests, group
work assignments and practical exams.
3. In conclusion, independence help people develop and have a better
understand of theirselves.
4. To conclude, English is a foundation to intergrate with the infinite
knowledges and cultures.
5. In brief, it is important to argue and remove silent treatment in a
relationship.
6. In summary, raising awareness of junk food’s harm is essential for
health.
Exercise 5: Complete each of the following paragraphs by your own
words.
Paragraph A:
…Second, most books and information are in English, so I can broaden
my knowledge. It is interesting to integrate many new perspectives and
perceptions. Finally, English is an important background for me to have
more vocational opportunities. Applicants with English certificates on their
CV have an advantage in the job market…

Paragraph B: A good teacher should have these three characteristics….

Third, effective communication skill is an essential feature. A good teacher
should be able to convey the knowledge in a way that is accessible to
learners. They can also apply new technical methods to make the lecture
more vivid and attractive. In brief, a good teacher should contains those traits
to success in education,

Exercise 6: Read the paragraph Important Rules for Acting on Stage

and answer the question below.
1. The topic sentence of the paragraph is: (1) For people who would like
to act in the theatre, there are several important rules to remember.
2. Actor or actress should maekup something to say until they remember
their next line when they forget their lines.
3. The organization of the paragraph is from less important to more
important.
4. The concluding sentence is: (12) In conclusion, following these rules
will help ensure a successful stage performance.

WRITING TOPIC: write a paragraph of 100-120 words about

characteristics of a good friend.
A good friend should be the one who inspires us to improve ourselves through their
four positive characteristics. Firstly, reliability is a common characteristic of a good
friend. Such friends are the ones with whom we can share anything in life, even our
feelings, failures, or unfortunate events. Secondly, compassion is essential. They are good
at expressing love to others and healing our miseries. Third, connecting with someone
who is fun-loving can give us more optimistic energy to enjoy life. Finally,
encouragement is important. They provide motivation and inspiration to pursue our
dreams and goals. In short, a good friend enriches our lives with wonderful features and a
deep sense of companionship.