Paragraph Writing: ธันวาคม 2011

Pre-test Paper

1. Finding Mistakes

The following paragraph contains ten mistakes. (1) Cross out the mistakes and (2) correct them. (5 marks)

My friends and I love to read so much that we start our own book club two years ago. At the beginning of each month, one member of the club selects a book for them to read. That person is sent an e-mail to everyone with the title and author of the book. She also responsible for hosting a small party on the last Monday of each month when we all get together to have dinner and discussing the book. The person that chooses the book changes each month, so it’s great to read and discuss all different type of books. For example, last month we read a mystery my friend Beth recommended. This month, we are reading a biography of abraham lincoln. Next month, it’s my turn to pick a book. I’ll probably pick a romance novel by Marianne Lewis, my favourite author. Book clubs are a great way to keep read and do something fun with your friends.

Throughout history, people have done mathematical computations and kept accounts. in early times, people used groups of sticks or stones to help make calculations. Then the abacus was developed in china. This simple methods represent the beginnings of data processing? As computational needs became more complicated, people developed more advanced technologies. In 1642, Blaise pascal developed the first simple adding machine in france. Later, in England in 1830, charles Babbage designed the first machine that did calculation and printing out results. Finally, In the middle of the twentieth century, researchers at the university of pennsyvania builded the first electronic computer. Today, of course, we have the computer to perform all kinds of advanced. mathematical computations

2. Writing Process

Read this:

Talking on a cell phone and driving do not mix. First of all, combining the two activities causes accidents that result in serious injury and death. People who use cell phones while driving are four times as likely to get into accidents that are serious enough to cause injury. A survey of 1,200 drivers found that 73 per cent talk on cell phones while driving. In addition, cell phone use was highest among young, inexperienced drivers. There has been a significant increase in the number of accidents caused by young people who were distracted while talking or texting on cell phones. These drivers were not paying attention to the road. Using cell phones while driving takes their eyes and ears off the road, and they cannot give their full attention to driving.

A. Pre-writing stage: Complete the following list. (5 marks)

Topic sentence: …………………………………………………………………………………………………

Main supporting point 1: ……………………………………………………………………………………………........

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Detail 1:

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Detail 2:

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Main supporting point 2:

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Detail 1:

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Detail 2:

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Concluding sentence: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………

B. Writing a paragraph: Develop the following into a complete paragraph. (15 marks)

Topic sentence: several things to reduce my stress during final exams

Main supporting point 1: exercise everyday

Detail 1: do thirty minutes of aerobic exercise such as riding my bike or jogging

Detail 2: help me focus on something else, and make me feel better

Main supporting point 2: be more careful about my diet during finals

Detail 1: avoid food that high in sugar because they make me tired

Detail 2: eat well-balanced meals and healthy snacks such as fruits and nuts

Main supporting point 3: take breaks while I am studying

Detail 1: do something enjoyable such as watch my favourite TV show, call my friends, or listen to music

Detail 2: relax during my breaks and feel more energized when I go back to study

Concluding sentence: ...........................................................................................................

Now write your first draft. (15 marks)

Tips to reduce my stress

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C. Revising your first draft: Check the revising checklist to revise your paragraph.

Revising Checklist	Yes	No
1. Does the topic sentence include a topic and a controlling idea?
2. Do all of the supporting sentences relate to the main idea?
3. Are the sentences in the right order?
4. Is there enough support for the topic sentence?
5. Are there signal words to help guide your reader?
6. Is the punctuation, spelling, and grammar correct?

………Good Luck …….

Paragraph Writing

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Paragraph Writing Handbook

Pre-test Paper