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Activity 6, page 24 best obtain these items? Previously, there was one
technique—shopping in person. Today, however,
1. When one looks at this issue critically, however, it is clear consumers have various options, and can shop based
that advertising can benefit society in many ways. on their preferences.
2. indirect C. Thesis statement: In fact, there are now three
3. Answers will vary. Possible answer: Advertising is beneficial main kinds of shopping: in-person, online, and
in terms of the size of the industry, its commitment to third-party.
creativity, and its fostering of public awareness. II. Body
Activity 7, page 24 A. Paragraph 2
1. Topic sentence (Shopping type #1): When thinking
1. $200B in 2017; $300B in 2020
about shopping, the method that immediately
2. $180B in 2020; about the same comes to mind is “in-person” shopping.
3. Possible answers: print, radio 2. Supporting ideas
Activity 8, page 24 a. History of in-person shopping
Answers will vary. Possible answer: Which is harder, working in b. Description of mall shoppers
business or working in sports? B. Paragraph 3
1. Topic sentence (Shopping type #2): With advances
Activity 9, page 26 in technology, online shopping has also become a
1. These differences, however, pale in comparison to the strong consumer option.
similarities shared by the two professions, for the main
2. Supporting ideas
functions of athletic team coaches and business managers
are very closely related. a. Benefits to shoppers: Without leaving home,
can compare
2. It is indirect. There are no specific examples of the
similarities in the thesis statement. (1) trends
3. Answers will vary. Possible answer: The similarities (2) availability
between team coaches' and business managers’ jobs (3) price
include leading their teams, solving problems, and
(4) quality
representing employees to upper management.
b. Benefit to producers: can sell merchandise from
Activity 10, page 28 a warehouse
Title: Shopping for Everyone c. Saving time and energy
I. Introduction (Paragraph 1) C. Paragraph 4
A. Hook: Give a few shopping scenarios 1. Topic sentence (Shopping type #3): Finally, there
B. Connecting information are third-party personal shopping services, which
are used primarily in the clothing industry.
C. Thesis statement: In fact, there are now three main
kinds of shopping: in-person, online, and third-party. 2. Supporting ideas
II. Body (Paragraphs 2–4) a. Steps
A. Paragraph 2 topic sentence: When thinking about (1) Fill out a shopping profile
shopping, the method that immediately comes to (2) Guidelines followed by shopping service
mind is “in-person” shopping. III. Conclusion (Paragraph 5)
B. Paragraph 3 topic sentence: With advances in A. Review of the three types
technology, online shopping has also become a strong
consumer option. B. Prediction: It is anyone's guess what the next shopping
experience might be.
C. Paragraph 4 topic sentence: Finally, there are third-
party personal shopping services, which are used
primarily in the clothing industry. BUILDING BETTER VOCABULARY
III. Conclusion (Paragraph 5) Activity 12, page 32
A. Restatement of thesis
1. idea
B. Prediction
2. disadvantage
Activity 11, page 29 3. belief
Title: Shopping for Everyone 4. possible
I. Introduction (Paragraph 1) 5. related to
A. Hook: A college student needs a new laptop. An 6. without
upcoming wedding requires people in the wedding 7. common
party to buy formal dresses. A boss asks her accountant 8. the situation
for new computer software.
9. multiple
B. Connecting information: These are all everyday
10. likely
purchases. The question is: How can the consumer
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3. The main entrance to the stadium is closed between 6:00 Activity 3, page 75
p.m. and midnight.
Wording will vary. Possible answers:
Activity 16, page 61 Title: Not as Different as One Would Think
Answers will vary. I. Introduction (Paragraph 1)
A. Hook: All countries are unique.
WRITING B. Connecting information: Different location, size,
language, government, climate, lifestyle
Activity 17, page 62 C. Thesis statement: On the contrary, the two countries
Answers will vary. Possible answers: share many similarities.
1. They like the attention. They do not consider the II. Body
consequences. A. Paragraph 2 (Similarity 1) topic sentence: One
2. They choose to do what they love. They choose the one important similarity between Brazil and the United
that will allow them to make the most money. States is their massive size.
3. They want to get a job in a different country. They want to 1. Brazil’s characteristics
communicate with people from different cultures. a. Size: covers almost half of South America, land
4. Players learn the benefits of teamwork. Players stay mass of nearly 3.3 million square miles (8.5
healthy. million square kilometers)
5. Answers will vary. b. Travel: few Brazilians have traveled extensively
6. Answers will vary. in their country
2. United States’ characteristics
Activities 18–22, pages 63–67 a. Size: covers most of North America, extends
Answers will vary. from Atlantic to Pacific Oceans, 3.1 million
square miles (8 million square kilometers)
b. Travel: many people in the U.S. have not visited
UNIT 3 Comparison Essays much of their country
B. Paragraph 3 (Similarity 2) topic sentence: Another
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING similarity between Brazil and the United States is the
diversity of the population.
Activity 1, page 71
1. Brazil
Answers will vary. Possible answers: a. Colonized by Europeans
1. The point-by-point method requires more paragraphs. b. Other ethnic groups
2. The block method is likely easier to organize and write. c. Indigenous people
3. As a reader, point-by-point is easier to follow. 2. United States
Activity 2, page 72 a. Native Americans
b. Northern Europe
Prereading:
c. Slaves from Africa
Answers will vary.
d. Later immigrants from Mediterranean
Postreading:
e. Immigrants from Asia
1. The purpose is to show the similarities between Brazil and
the United States. f. Immigrants from S America
2. This essay compares the size, diversity, and core values of C. Paragraph 4 (Similarity 3) topic sentence: Finally, both
both countries. countries share an important value: individualism.
3. point-by-point 1. Brazilians’ belief in freedom: have the right to do
and be whatever they want if don't hurt others,
4. All countries are unique.
from President Getúlio Vargas in 1930s and 40s
5. Thesis statement: On the contrary, the two countries share
2. U.S. belief in freedom: individualism at core of
many similarities. Restatement in conclusion: Although
culture in U.S., dating back to Declaration of
Brazil and the United States have many differences, they
Independence and Bill of Rights.
also have remarkable similarities in their size, ethnic
diversity, and core values. III. Conclusion (Paragraph 5)
6. Brazil: covers almost ½ S American continent, land mass A. Restated thesis: Although Brazil and the United States
nearly 3.3 million square miles have many differences, they also have remarkable
similarities in their size, ethnic diversity, and core values.
United States: takes up significant portion of N American
continent (from Atlantic to Pacific), land mass of 3.1 million B. Opinion: All cultures are more similar than different.
square miles
Activity 4, page 77
7. an opinion
Answers will vary.
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3. the structural worker and New York City in the background 6. after
4. Answers will vary. 7. intense
8. represent
Activity 3, page 155
9. detailed
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
10. eyes
Title: Reaction to “Old-Timer Structural Worker”
I. A. 2. The building he is working on is the Empire State Activity 12, page 165
Building. 1. comfortably
I. B. Thesis: For me, this photo is a symbol of hard work and 2. admiration
hopefulness.
3. reminder
II. A. 2. There is no equipment to ensure his safety, but he is
not afraid. 4. specifically
II. A. 3. his surroundings; his abilities 5. structure
II. B. (topic sentence) The photo also represents a time of 6. courageous
hope and even optimism in the face of hard times. 7. outcome
II. B. 1. show that the city is still growing 8. visible
II. B. 2. is reaching toward the sky and the future 9. device
II. B. 3. The photo is a reminder of what people can create 10. construction
given their optimism and hard work.
Activity 13, page 166
III. A. Restated thesis: The visions of society and the promise
of a prosperous future are contained in “Old-Timer 1. accomplished
Structural Worker.” 2. accomplishment
III. B. Opinion: We have accomplished so much in such a 3. impressively
short time.
4. impress
5. passion
WRITING
6. passionate
Activities 4–8, pages 156–159 7. persevered
Answers will vary. 8. Perseverance
9. safely
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING 10. safe