WRITING 2 – ASSIGNMENT 3

TON DUC THANG UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
SECTION OF LANGUAGE SKILLS
WRITING 2 – 001151
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Identifying Supporting Sentences

Read the following paragraphs. For each numbered sentence, write good supporting
sentence or unrelated sentence below the paragraph. Then explain your answer.
The Features of a Good Restaurant
Certain qualities are typical of good restaurants. These restaurants provide fast and
friendly service, with servers who are friendly and courteous at all times. They make sure that
customers’ needs are met throughout the meal. (1) Since customers are choosing to eat out,
obviously the quality of the food is important. A good restaurant uses fresh ingredients in its
dishes. (2) Some of the best-quality cheeses can be imported from France. (3) Good
restaurants also have a pleasant atmosphere. They are clean and well maintained, and they
also pay attention to details such as décor, lighting, and music.
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Visiting Washinggton, DC
One of my greatest vacations was spent in Washington, DC. (1) The first thing I did
on my arrival was to visit some of the Smithsonian Institutions’ museum. These museums
were gigantic, with elaborate marble floors and pillars that reached dizzying heights. I spent
three days visiting these museums, which are free to the public, and then I saw some
impressive memorials. The Lincoln Memorial was immense. After reading the Gettysburg
Address at the Lincoln Memorial, I decided to walk down the National Mall to the
Washington Monument. I was moved by the size and simplicity of the tall, rectangular stone
tower, or obelisk, dedicated to the memory of the first president of the United States. (2) My
final day in Washington was spent just walking around. Because it was April, I even got to
see the famous cherry blossoms in bloom. (3) Although April is a spring month, some types
of trees do not bloom until late summer. Clearly, Washington, DC has a lot of offer its
visitors.
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