Practice 1

A)
1. perform tasks
2. clearly capable
3. particularly true
4. prosecute crime
5. minimally invasive

B)
1. The child said the work was too difficult for her, even though she was clearly capable of
doing it.
2. In order to succeed in the workplace, employees must perform tasks assigned by their
supervisors.
3. Politicians often try to avoid stating a position on controversial measures; this is
particularly true during an election year, when they do not want to do anything to anger
voters.
4. The new mayor promised to aggressively prosecute crime and make the community safe
for law-abiding citizens.
5. With a laser, the doctor performed minimally invasive surgery on the patient, who was
able to go home the same day.
Practice 2:
I. Introduction ( explaination of the issue)
Thesis statement: Although some argue that computers will never replace people, others
are concerned about the advanced robotic technology that computers make possible.
II. Body
A. Issue 1: Robot and humans skills
1. Opposing argument 1: Until now, many have argued that robots can only replace
humans in certain, less – skilled jobs.
2. Rebuttal to argument 1: Computer technology has now progressed in decision –
making and creativity to be almost on a par with humans.
a. Conversational ability
b. Computers are capable of performing simple tasks beyond human imagination.
B. Issue 2: Robot and human behavior
1. Opposing argument 2:
Even though computers may someday be able to approximate human behavior; human will
always be able to do the job better.
2. Rebuttal to argument 2
Highly-specialized machines can often do specific tasks better than a human being, no
matter how well-trained.
a. Specialized legal task – failings of human lawyers
b. Specialized legal task – strenght of computer reserch
C. Issue 3: Ethic of using robots
1. Opposing argurmnet 3:
Some say that it is morally wrong to replace human beings with robots. They argue that it is
unethical to deprive real people of their jobs, merely for the sake of efficiency.
2. Rebuttal to argument 2:
This arguments, however, does not take into account the consequences of human failings in
the workplace.
a. Doctors can make mistakes in surgery, but robots are very accurate.
b. Patient’s life is more important than doctor’s job
III. Conclusion
Practice 3:
A.

2. The sale of music contsining lyrics that degrade women should be prohibited.

-> Music containing lyrics that degrade women are very popular despite the fact that some people
believe that it should be prohibited.

3. Television is the worst invention of modern times.

-> Television brings many significant benefits ; however; there are still opinions that it is the worst
invention of mordern times.

4. Environmental protection laws go too far.

-> Some people think that environmental protection laws go too far while the problem of pollution is
getting more and more serious.

5. The advertising industry performs many public services.

->
B.

The industrial farming of geese for liver is economically beneficial, however; I think it should be
banned for humanitarian reasons.

Practice 4:
1. The TomiAhonen Almanac 2010
2. taken off
3. 3 trillion
4. 4 trillion
5. The Philippines
6. 195
7. 600
8. 13
9. 420
Practice 5:
A.

1. I think murder and rape are the types of crime that should be prosecuted most aggressively.

2. My friend has ever had minimally invasive surgery. He had orthopedic surgery.

3. I agree that technology makes people stupid and it is particularly true of text messaging because
this reduces face-to-face interaction and gradually creates distance.

4. I love perform household tasks, especially cleaning. I like the feeling of comfort after my house is
tidy.

5. I completely agree with this. Technology is already as advanced as it can get but we have not fully
exploited that computers are clearly capable of.

B.

1. Unlike dogs or cats, she says, dolphins are clearly capable of displaying empathy.

2. I have never had any minimal invasive surgery before

3. This is particularly true for small businesses.

4. He was accused of being a prosecute crime

5. Some people said that “she was wrong”, but I suppose what she talked is particularly true.