Exercise 1
A.
Possible topic sentences are #2 and #4.
#1 merely announces the writer's plan,
#3 is a title and not a complete sentence, and
#5 is too general.
Possible topic sentences are #4 and #5.
#1 and #2 are not complete sentences and
#3 relies on the vague word "interesting."
Exercise 2
1.
a
2.
b
3.
a
4.
b
5.
b
Exercise 3
A.
Regardless of how we spend our
time, there are only 24 hours in a day. In
order to do well later in life, students must develop sound time-management
skills early in their academic careers. The first step is to get enough
sleep at night. Students are less able to accomplish anything if they’re just
too tired. But then they need to set priorities. Is one assignment due
tomorrow, while another is due next week? Do tomorrow’s assignment first. It’s
useful to create a schedule of upcoming tasks a few days ahead of time, and
then stick to it. Each evening, the student can create a to-do list to
accomplish the next day. By staying on top of school work this way, students
will develop time-management skills they can use in their jobs, and even use to
manage a family schedule.
Bicycle
tours provide tourists with a wonderful way to visit Paris. Riding a bike instead of getting around
by car or bus gives visitors the chance to talk to shop owners or stop at
little bistros and meet Parisians. Visiting this way lets tourists see more of
the real life of the city, rather than just the big tourist attractions. Many
travel companies now offer bicycle tours, with guides who lead riders to
interesting sites. For those adventurous travellers, renting a bike (and buying
a map!) is a great way to find the truly out-of-the-way places. Of course, no
visitor to Paris should miss attractions like the Louvre or Eiffel Tower, but
only a bike tour will afford a closer view of real Paris life.
(A topic sentence can be written in many different ways.)
1.)
Paul has many hobbies. (Instead of many you can use: a
lot of, several)
2.)
a.
My mother is great cook. (Instead of
‘great’ you can use similar adjectives: very good, fantastic).
b.
My mother’s
cooking is very good.
3.)
a. I have (got)
problems with my car.
b.
I have
difficulties / troubles with my car.
4.)
a. I have (got) a
great job.
b.
I have (got) a
fantastic / perfect / a very good job.
5.)
a.
My holidays / vacations were a disaster.
b.
My vacations /
holidays were disastrous / terrible.
6.)
a.
There are some
important considerations on gift giving.
b.
Before we give a
present to someone, it is important to consider where the person comes from.
7.)
a.
I love the many wonderful
things brought by autumn. (Instead of wonderful, you can use amazing.
b.
Autumn is the
season I like most.
