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C. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. Complete this opinion paragraph using because, since, so, or therefore.
Add punctuation where necessary.

Bruce Lee (1940- 1973), the greatest action movie star of all time, should be
given a lifetime achievement award for his work in films. Bruce died tragically in
1973 therefore .he wouldn’t be able to receive the award himself, but his fans all
over the world would love to see him honored. Why was Bruce Lee so great? The
fight scenes in his films were amazing. since. Bruce Lee was always in top
physical condition. His body was almost perfect. He was also great actor. Because
he started acting when he was just six years old, he was very comfortable and natural
in front of the camera. His face was very expensive. So since he was able to
communicate a lot of feeling with a simple look. Bruce always looked good on film.
therefore .he was so charming. Bruce Lee was a talented actor, a brilliant fighter,
and an almost example of physical fitness. so
he should receive an award that recognizes his great contribution to the art of film
making.

2. Use the connectors of cause and effect in brackets to join these ideas.
You may change the order of ideas. You may make one sentence or two. Use
appropriate punctuation.
a. the city doesn’t have enough money/ we ought to increase council tax (so).
……………………………………………………………………………………
b. I am going to leave my part-time job/ I don’t have enough time for my
homework (because)

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c. Some plants and trees are dying/ this summer has been very dry ( since).
………………………………………………………………………………….
d. many students are graduating with nursing degrees / it might be hard for
nurses to find jobs in the future (Therefore)
…………………………………………………………………………………
e. my friend all recommended that the restaurant / I will try it this weekend ( so)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Put these sentences in order to make a paragraph. Write 1 in front of
the first sentence, 2 in front of the sentence, and so on.

a. after He was receiving a call

b. so My friend and I leaned forward, listening carefully to the film.
c. because It was very distracting.
d. Since Last night, I went to see a film with my friend. It was a thriller.
f. And We think that people should turn off their mobile phones when they
watch a film.
g. so It was very exciting.
h. then the man next to us had a mobile phone.
i. And Suddenly, we heard a loud a loud sound - a silly tune.
j. because He spoke out loud to his friend.
k. therefore Mobile phones should not be allowed in cinemas.
l. so My friend and I felt annoyed.
m. since At the exciting moment, the after didn’t speak. Only quite music was
playing.

4. Write a paragraph using the sentences in the exercise above.

Remember to join some of the sentences with connectors of cause and

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Attending the film with my friend was an eagerly anticipated event. We

were both looking forward to immersing ourselves in the thrilling
storyline and captivating visuals. However, our excitement quickly
turned into annoyance when a man sitting next to us received a call
and started speaking loudly. The disruption not only shattered the
suspenseful atmosphere but also took away our ability to fully engage
with the film. It was evident that the man's lack of consideration for
others in the cinema was not an isolated incident. This unfortunate
experience led us to contemplate the importance of proper cinema
etiquette. It is crucial for individuals to understand that their actions
can impact the overall movie-watching experience for those around
them. Mobile phones, in particular, should be turned off or put on silent
to avoid any unnecessary disturbances. Cinemas should also enforce
stricter policies to ensure a more enjoyable and immersive
environment for all moviegoers. By fostering a culture of respect and
consideration, we can create a space where everyone can truly
appreciate the magic of cinema without unnecessary interruptions.

D. REFERENCES
Zemach, Dorothy E & Lisa A, Rumisek. Academic Writing : from paragraph.
Macmilla

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