GREAT WRITING 4: Great Essays Ea Unit 1 ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING Activity 1, page 6 1. The purpose sto classify different types of shopping 2. 53155528 3. Inperson,ontine,third-carty 4, Infact there are now three main kinds ef shopping: in-person, online, and thiré-perty. 5. invperson shopping 6. shoppers lining up ateash registers 7, People vino use third-party shoppers tend to have a more. ‘generous budget as they must pay for the convenience of ‘not having to look for anything, ether in person or online. 4. There are shopping options far everyone, Activity 2, page 8 1. The purpose isto show ways to reduce the risk oF cancer. 2, By eating better, exercising regularly and staying out ofthe sun, pzopie can rectucethatr risks of getting cancer. 3. The essay will be organized by discussing those three methods to avoid cancer, in trat order, 4. These popula: foods contain age amounts of saturated fat, which is one of the worst kinds of fa... However, «ating fetty foods can increase a person s chances of Geiting some kinds of cancer... Instead, they now eat alot ‘more processed foods that do not contzin natural fiber, Leck of fiber ina person's diet can incieese the chanceof colon cancer. 5. cuttingbackon the amount of food they consumeand exercising regularly 6. Finally, heath officials are concerned about the drematic rise in the number of cases of skin cancer. ‘Suggested answer Both the introduction andthe Conclusion discuss people becoming more informed about the risk factors for cancer. Both sucgest eating wall getting enough exercise, and limiting sun excosure. 8, Anopinion. Arsmets tothe second patt will vary. Activity 3, page 12 1. The purpose is ta contrast urban and rural life. 2. Pethaps some of the mst notable differences in the ives lof these two groups include the degiee of friendliness between residents, the pace of life, and the variety of vellable activities 3. urban 4, Suggested answer The fis sentence in cach body patagiaph isthe topic sentence, which gives the rai ‘topic of the parsgraph and the convralling ides. 5, Paragraph 4 Exploring the Essay 2 6. A. Urban: 1. The streets reflect this hectic pace and are rarely empty, ‘ever late at night. 2. Cty dwellers appear to be racing to get somewhere Important, 3. Life for hem tencs to be aseries of deadlines, Rural 1. Even during peakhous, traffic jams occur less often than in acity. 2. Stores close the eatly evening, and the streets do not ‘come sive until the next morning. 3. The people in small tus. villages seer mare relaxed and mave in a more leurely way. 7. Answers will vary Activity 4, page 15 1. Privatenon profit 4 year colleges 2, public two-yeor community colleges; approxiniately $35,000 3. Possible answer Housing may cost less because there are fewer dormitories to maintain; Food may cost les if fewer ‘options are provided at meals; More students ca ive at home while attending community colleges 4, The purpose iso offer 8 possible solution to tie hgh cost of university study, 5. Answers will vary. Suggested answers ‘Topic: The Cost of University Studies |. Introduction (Paragraph 1) ‘Thesis statement: One such solution in the United States is altanding community collage. |, Body ‘A. Poragraph 2 (PROBLEM): Rising cost of university ‘study a, Tukion for nonresidents b. Housing and books B. Peragraph 3 topic: (SOLUTION) ;Aitending communiry college a, Cost of community college Quality of education . Other services: parking, food, healt Seivieas Il. Condusion Restate thesis Opinion: Baginning ata community collages a perfact solution for stucents jooking to continu on their ‘educational path without going inio tremendous debi. 6 Answers will vary, 7. Answers will vary. 8. Answers will vary. Activity 5, page 22 ‘Wis documents ce tof cree ot @ystudocu .Activity 6, page 24 1. When one looks at this issue ertically, however. it's clear that advertising can benefit sodety in mary ways. 2 indirect 3. Answers vl vary. Possible ansyrer: Advertising is beneficial In terms ofthe size of the industry lis commitment to creativity, and its Fostering of public awareness. Activity 7, page 24 1, $2008in 201 7;$3008 in 2020, 2. $1808 in 2020; about the same 3, Possible answers: print radio Activity 8, page 24 Answers will vary Possible ansmer: Which is harder, working in business orworking n sports? Activity 9, page 26 1. These differences, ho1vever, pale in comparison to the similarities shared by the two professions for the main functions cf athletic team coaches ard business managers are very closely related. 2. tis indirect. There are no specific examples ofthe similarities in the thess statement. 3. Answers vary Possible ansirer: The similarities bbetwaen team coaches’ and business managers’ jobs include leading their teams, solving problems, and reoresenting employees to upper menagement. Activity 10, page 28 Title: Shopping for Everyone |, Inroduction (Paragraph 1) A. Hock: Give a few shopping scenarios B. Connecting information Thesis stetements In fact, there are novr vares main kinds of shopping: in-person, online, and third-party. Ik. Body (Paragraphs 2-4) |A. Paragraph 2 topic sentence: When thinking about shopping, the method that immediatly comes to ‘mind 's“in-Berson” shopping. B, Paragraph 3 topic sentence: With advances in if in re 2 stron: consumer option, G Paragraph topic sentence: Finally, there are thi ‘party personal shopoing services. which are used primarily in the Cothing industry. I, Conclusion (Paragraph $) A. Restatement of thesis B. Prediction ‘Activity 11, page 29 Title: Shopping for Everyone: 1 Introduction (Paragraph 1) A. Hook:A college student needs a new laptop. An upcoming wedding requires people in the wedding arty iolbuy formal dresses. Aboss asks her ac-ourtant for new computer sofware. B, Connecting information: These are all everyday purchases, The avestion iss How can the consumer 2 rent writings: Grearessays best obtain these items? Previously there was one techniqua—shopping in parson. Teday, however, ‘consumers have various options and ean shop based ‘on thei preferances. Thesis statementtin fact, thare are now thres main kinds of shopping: n-person, one, and thirc-parw. Ni, Body ‘A, Paragraph 2 1. Topie sentenic# Shopping type #1). When thinkin about shopping, the methoo that immediately comes to mind is “in-person” shoppin 2. Supporting ideas a. History ofin-person shopping 18 Paragrapn 3 1, Topicsentence (Shopping type #2): Vth advances intechroloay. online shonnina has ass become a strong consumer option. 2. Supporting ideas a. Benefits to shoppers Without leaving home, can compere (|, tends @) aalabiny Q) price (4) uatey 1 Benefit to producers: can sell merchandise from awarehouse Saving time and energy . Paragraph 1. Topic sentence (Shopping type #3): Finally. there fate thitd-party personal shopping services, whkch are used primarily in the clothing Industry. 2. Supporting ideas a. Steps (1) Gillout shoring profile Q|_ Guidelines folloned by shopping service WL. Conclusion (Paragraph 5) A. Review ofthe three types Prediction: itis anyone's guess what the next shopping experience might be. BUILDING BETTER VOCABULARY Activity 12, page 32 1. Idan 2. disadvantage belief possible related to without common the situation multiple tkely eeNae eeActivity 13, page 32 1. havethemeansto 2. ass 3. modiate 4, tends to 5. Ieadto 6. countess 7. petmanently B. obtain 9. erucia| 10. roughly Activity 14, page 33 1. oppreciation 2. appreciate 3. available avellabilty| fundamentally 6. fundamental 2. primary 8. primarily 8. risky 10. risk Activity 15, page 34. Answers wil vary. BUILDING BETTER SENTENCES Activity 16, page 34 )- family families - occurrence > occurred stabi? stable - hlstorleal history 6. noerar Activity 17, page 34 ‘Answers vail vary. Activity 18, page 35, Answers wil vary, Possible answers: 1. Washing dishes is another household chore that many peopledisixe, 2. Noonsin the history class got an A on the final exam. 3. While the manager was reviewing her presentation, her jssistent wes seiting up the technolegy in the conference WRITING Activity 19, page 36 Answers wil vary. This docuerc i wate aw ct cere on 9 studocu Unit2 Cause-Effect Essays ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING Activity 1, page 40 1, The purpose sto explain why people tie, 2. The factis that people lie for many reasons. 4, These types of stories show children that “sonesty isthe best policy.” Sul if this is the case, then wihy dose many peopielie? . Possiole answer a le that is not harmful A stranger calls ile the parents are out . Answers will vary. Activity 2, page 43 1. The purpose isto show the effects thet insomnia can have ‘on the heart, 3. Patagreph 2:For one, fisomnican Cause andficreese Parocigph 3:losornnidis also suspected togaussbotighe) pasa eo pected toCguaseCighe Paragraph 4: People who suffer from make-acholthy itestyle chaiees, and t alfect heart health. 4, High blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart atzact, or heart failure. 5, Paragraph 6. However, those individuals who suffer fiom chiGnic Insomnia are at a greater rick of heart problems. Activity 3, page 46 Tople: The causes of bullying behavior ‘Answers wil vary Possible anes |. A. Hook Howare bullies crested? BL. Thesis statement: Bullying behavio: can eccit for many reasons, sore of vrhch are the need! for bullies t fee in ‘contra\ their lack of parental atertion. and theirspofed vobringina, LA. Support 3: They want to be well known in school. B._ Paragraph 3 (Cause 2) topic sentence Thelr parents do not give them the attention they neod. . Paragraph 4 (Cause 3) topic sentence: TheV ate spoited. Il, Conciusion (Paragraph 5} (restated thesis: However one, looks at bullying, the cases are very complex, Topic: The effects of bullying on the victim ‘Answers wil vary. Possible answers: |. A-Hook: Anyone who has ever been bullied friows how terrible it Fels. 1 A. Support3; They miahtskip school. B. Support 2: They start eutforing from depression. C. Support 3: They may thin about hurtina themselves, Il Conclusion (Paragraph 5} (restated thesis: Bulving can have serious repercussions on victims. ‘ten se cholces can Anmerkey 3Activity 4, page 49 ‘answers vl vary. Activity 5, page 52 1. dueto 2 Asaresult oF 3. Consequently 4 Asaresult 5. because of Aativity 6, page $4 1. The professor asked the students when they wanted to ‘akethefinal exam, 2. None of the employees knows when the nev CEO will be chosen, 3. One benefit of an engineering degrees that thete are jobs. available, 4, How some peosle con easily learn foreign languages while thers cannot is a mystery. 5, Not everyane is convinces that the stratestc plan wil work, Activity 7, page 55 Answers will vary. Possible answers: 1. Hisgrea:estaccomplshrentisthvt he climbed Mount Everest. 2. Does anyone know when the final exam will be? / Does ‘anyone know what the date is For the final exam? 3. Noone wasinterested in whet the specket had to say. 4, What we ae last night was disaopointing 5. She's sill deciding what topic to cheose for the project. Hotel management tsa carethat has the potential to grow Activity 8, page 56 Rewritten paragrephs wil vary. Wordy phrases: 1. In my opinion, | believe 2. forthe purpose of 3, made statements saying that 4, Despite the Fact that 5, when allissaid and done Activity 9, page 57 1. movies, and fins 2, future lifo might bein 300 years 3. woilds, planets, and galaxies 4, urexpected surprise collaborate together & untrue and flttious 7. ordinary, everyday BUILDING BETTER VOCABULARY Activity 10, page 58 1. feature 2. result 3. now 4 Great Writing: Great Essays 4, iusteat= 5. important 6. Interested 2, reason 8, alitte 9. abt 10. transformation Activity 11, page 58 1. familiarize 2. cenelation 3, maintain 4, substantial 5. pose 6. inappropriate 2. thrive 8. fatigued 2 distinguish 10. compelling Activity 12, page 59 1. consequently consequence comvlate 2 3 4, conelation 5. currently 6. current 7. impacted 8. impact 3, maintain 10. maintenance Activity 13, page 60 Answers il vary. BUILDING BETTER SENTENCES Activity 14, page 60 1. Asa result ofthe ran, the game wes postponed until next weak. 2, Because he has taught the class for twenty years, he knows the content well 3, No one was aware that the company's stock could rise so suddeniy. 4, Her classmates wantad to know where she had |earned har art skils 5. Itisnot surprising that so many students are going into the: biomedical engincening field. Activity 15, page 61 Answers vl vary. Possible answers: 1. The rumors about the now vice presidant were mean and untrue. 2. The local high schoo! graduation wes postponed because of bad weather,3. The main entrance tothe stadiums closed hetween 600 pam.and midnight. Activity 16, page 61 Answers wll vary. WRITING Activity 17, page 62 ‘Answers vill vary. Possible answers: 1. They like the attention, They do not consider ‘he consequences, 2. They choose to do what they love. They choose the one that will allow them to make the most money. 3. They want to get a jobin a different country. They went to ‘communicate with people from different cultures, 4, Playerslearn the benefits of teamwork, Players stay healthy. 5. Answers will ary. 6 Answers will vary. Activities 18-22, pages 63-67 Answers wil vary: UNIT3 Comparison Essays ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING Activity 1, page 71 ‘Answers wil vary. Possible answers: 1. The poirt-by-point mathod requires mare paragraphs. 12, The block method Ks ely easier to organize and write. 2. Asareader, point-ky-point is easier to follow. Activity 2, page 72 rereading: Answers wil vary. Postreading: 1. The purpose isto show the similarities between Brazil anc the United States, 2, This essey comperes the size, diversity, and core values of both countries. 2. pomt-py-point 4, All couniies are unique. 5. Thesis statement: On the contrary the two countries share many similarities. Restatement in conclusion. Although Grazil and the United States have mary differences, they elo have remarkable similarities in their size, ethnic diversty, and core values. 6, Brazil covers almost 15 § American conti nearly 33 millon square miles United States: takes up significant portion of N American continent from Atlantic to Pacific, land mass of 3.7 milion squate miles 7. an opinion inland mass ‘is docuenc is wate wf care on 6 studocu Activity 3, page 75 Wording will vary. Possible answers: Tile: Nota: Different as One Would Think |. Introduction Paragraph 1) A. Hook: All countries ae unique, B, Connecting information: Diferertlecation, size, long uage, govrenment climate teste (G._Thesis statement: On the contrary, the two countries shace many similarities 1, Body ‘A. Paragraph 2 (Simiarty 7) topic sentence: One important simarity between Braail and the United States their massive size 1. Bra’ characteristics a Sie: covers almost half of South America land ‘mess of neary 3. milion square miles (85 milion squate kilometers) bs. Teve:fewBraslans have traveled extensively inthelr country 2, United States’ charactristies a. Size: covers most of North America, extends from Atlantic to Pacirie Oceans, 3.1 ilon squaie les ( milion square Wldineters) b. Tevel: many people in the US havi fat visited much of ek county Paragraph 3 Similarity 2) topic sentence: Arother Similarity besween Brasil and the United States fs the versity ofthe population. 1. Brasil a. Colonized by Europeans bb. Otherethnic groups © Indigenous peanie 2 Lined Seates a. Native Americans Norther Europe © Slaves from Afica 4 Loter immigrants from Meditertanean Immigrants from Aste Immigrants from $ America Paragraph 4 (Similatity 3) topic sentence: Finally, both ‘couritres share an important value: individualism. 1. Brazilians’ belieFin freedom: have the ‘cht to do and be whatever they want ifdon't hur. others, from President Getto Vargas in 1930s 2nd 40s 2. US, belief in freedorn: individualism at core of culture in US. dating back to Declaration of Independence and Bil of Riahis, Il, Conclusion (Paragraph 5} A. Restated thesis: Although Bail and the United States have many oiferences, they also nave remsriable similarities in thelr sie, ethnic diversly, end core values, Opinion: All cultures a Activity 4, page 77 ‘Answers wil vary. ‘ore sila than different. anmerkey 5Activity 5, page 80 1. However 2 Similarly 3, Unlike 4, Inedeltion 5, Nevertheless Activity 6, page 82 1. Vacations, which can range from 2 few days tormonths, are an integral part of life. 2. Some people who wait too long might have to spend alot of money. 3. A “stayeation,” which involves relaxing at hame without the burden of school or work a good alternative. 4. ..time offthatis relaxing is necessary for everyone. Activity 7, page 83 ‘Anowers wil vary. BUILDING BETTER VOCABULARY Activity 8, page 83 1. inexpensive 2. valuable 3. difficult 4, getrid of 5. food 6. basicaly 7. important 3% watch 2. imagine 10, one Activity 9, page 84 1. scenario 2, lenient 3. numerous 4, remarkable 5, coro 6, focuson 2, diversity & distuptive 8. consideration 10. massive Activity 10, page 84 1. diverse 2. diversity 3, haem 4, harmful 5. intimidated 6 Great Writings: Great Essays 6 Intimidation 7. Remarkably 2. remarkable 9 unique 19, uniqueness Activity 11, page 85 ‘Answers will vary. BUILDING BETTER SENTENCES Activity 12, page 86 ‘Answers il vary. Activity 13, page 86 ‘Angwers wil vary. Possible ancwers: 1. The city of Pompei, which was destroyed by a voleanie eruption in AD 75, had extremely modern plumbing. 2. The adult human badly has 206 bones while a baby’s body thes approximately 270 bones, 3. The highest recorded temoerature on Earth, which peoked at 136 degrees Fahrenheit, was in El Azizia Libya, Activity 14, page 87 1. The beokstare with the best selections ften croweled, especially on weekends. 2. Meccury is the only mecal that is iquid at cam temperature. 3. One of the most visited cities in italy Florence, which is, home of tie Renalssance 4, The development ofthe driveriass cars one of the most fascinating advancements othe 21st century, 5, The islamic calendar, which isalso known as the Hi calender, s based on theeyclasof the moan, WRITING Activity 15, page 89 ‘Answers wl vary a5 to why the topics are or are not good for 8 comparison essey. 1. yes compare costs, privacy, space 2 yes 3. yes 4. m0 5 yes 6. no 7 yes 8. yes 8, no 10. yes Activities 16-20, pages 90-94 ‘Answers wil vary.UNIT4 Argument Essays ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING Activity 1, page 99 Postreading: 1. The purpose isto aigue that school uniforms should be: required. 2. Schoo! uniforms are the better choice ar three reasons 3. Paragraph 2:help make students’ ives simpler; aragragh 3 Influence stucents fo act responsibly in groups and as. individuals; Pareareph 4shelp make al students feel equal 4, Implementing mandatory schoo! uniferms vould make all students look the same ragardiess af thelefinanclel catus. 5. Oppcnents of mandatory uniforms say that students who ‘west schoo! uniforms cannot express their individuality, 6. School isa plece to learn, not to show off vealth or style, Students can express their individuality through their clothing outside of class. 7. Public schools should requite uniforms in order to benefit bboth the studants and society as a whole, Activity 2, page 102 Answers will vary. Possible answers: M A. 2. Regularexeicise teaches chileven good habits, B, 3. Kids practice persistence and learn the Importance of commitment, G. Paraaraah 4 Topic Sentence: Schoo's are better equipped to ‘each physical education than parents |i. Conctuston: Schools are the best places zo help students learn the importance of physical fitness. Activity 3, page 103 ‘Answers wil vary. Activity 4, page 105 Answers wil vary. Activity 5, page 107 Choosing modals 1. might 2. must 3. may 4. cannot 5. can 6. should 7. wil Postraading: 1, Regardless of what skeptics might say, the fects trat ‘everyone hae the capacity to bud or create samecning, 2, P2:Most people have the creativity to come up with anew Ides, 3: Commitment, not cash, is wnat leads to success. 4: Oaportunity can be found arywhere. 3. Answers will vary. Activity 6, page 110 ‘Ansivers wil vary. Possible answers: 1, Some arimals would die out completely iFthey werenct ‘cared for in coptivity 2, Not all students have access to tablets or smartphones. Some people are physically Incapable of driving. Intemational ravel is nat possible for everyone who wants toleam another language, 5. Some nutrients founc! in meat are nat found in vegetables, . Everything, even reality shows, can be educational itis, ‘explained properly Activity 7, page 111 ‘Answers wil vary, Possible answets: 1. Hoxever children can increase their confidence in better, more educational ways, 2. Even though they may seem expensive, preventive health cares finaridally beneficial o companies because these ‘activities help with overall nealth, lowering long-term health costs 3. While this may be tru, it’s clear that there are more nutritious options available to students and the consumption of fast-food should te discourages. 4, Intealty, ols only seem to be less capable inimath and ‘science because teachers tend to focus thei attention on the boysin class Activity 8, page 113, 1. foaded words 2. loaded word 3, sweeping generalization 4, hasty generalization 5. events related only by sequence 6. either/or argument Activity 8, page 114 passed / would have PFU Isreat—G show / will become — FE had struck would have been injured ~PU ‘adopt / will create -FR 5. hes /iscone~G ‘could have been avoided / had been taken ~ PU 8. could take /started~PFU BUILDING BETTER VOCABULARY Activity 10, page 116 1. connected to 2. to eam 3 language 3, dedication 4, begin using 5. lacking 6. event nusanecennoemerawon Gy studocu vasienee 77 money 8 value S easytosee 10. negative eifect Activity 11, page 116 1. everydey unprecedented unity authentic accessible worldwide remark guarenteed 3. opponent 10, prosperity Activity 12, page 117 1. authenticity 2. authentic 3, Innovation 4. innovative 3. intensified 6 intensive 7. isolation & isolate wealthy 10. wealth Activity 13, page 118 ‘Answers wil vary. ex ay BUILDING BETTER SENTENCES Activity 14, page 118 Answers ull vary. Possible answers: 1. One of the advantages ofthe computer software its price 2, Professor should semember that students are enrolled in many diferent classes 3, Some chilsren nho have strict patents tend te be more organized than other children. Activity 15, page 119 Answers wil vary Activity 16, page 120 Answers wl vary. WRITING Activities 17-21, pages 120-123 ‘Answers vill vary. Brent Writings: Greatessays UNIT5 Problem-Solution Essays ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING Activity 1, page 127 Answers wil vary, Activity 2, page 129 ‘Answers will vary. Possible answers: 1. The purpose is to offer ways for people to protect their private information while using the internet. 2 Although the danger Isreal there ate certaln ways for individuals to protect their private information, 3. Internet privacy is important because without it companies ‘can share your personal information, leading to alot of aevertsing and/or identity treft, 4, Internet users can hide their Internet surfing habits and/or use passiard managers, 5, Everyone should be using these strategies because they are 5710 Use and inexpensive, Activity 3, page 132 1. 8 Definition 1. D.Thestsstatement IL A.2. Engineering Ul B.2.Low salaries, Hl, A.2uresearch oaportunities IV. A.Restote the thesis statement 1, 8.Calltozetion Activity 4, page 134 s v |. Glpmanymsrctr say thete nesting eng vhs sharing of formation, very often alls into the wrong hands sy 2 more 3. The passuned manager keeps track of lagins and 5 offers assistance(fia user cets confused, s 4. VPNs hide the user's address thdbanline Companies. v. cannot see the path used to reach their websites, Bi s vy 5. Eyen though password managers might seem 109 costly, thayare salable mall pice enges. Sega ha ae ia ly secant aunitabta’ matty poeple do not take advantage of these tools. 7. Private browsing deletes temporary Internet files, browsing 5 history, and cookies Gah users end their Internet session, sv a Gare dangers real, there are certain ways for Individuals to protect thelr private informetion,Activity 5, page 134 ‘answers vl vary. Activity 6, page 135 Answers wl vary. Possible answers: 1. ‘The purposes t0.expiain the problem of pollution on ‘Mount Everest and the lotest solution. 2. historical event 3. Along with an increase in the number of Everest mountain climbers is the increased problem of litter left behind on this netural vionder. Fortunately. Nepalese officals are (working to fx ths potential environmertal elsaster, 4, Itis causing lfe threatening problems by polluting the local mater suoply, Paragraph 2 5, installation of garbage d sposal sites: $4,000 fines: ‘vansporting the waste to Kathmandu for recycling 6. Answers.ill vary. BUILDING BETTER VOCABULARY Activity 7, page 138 1, financial 2. together 3. laws 4 Ideas 5. count 6. famous 2. solutions &, scknowledgement 8, online database 16. common Activity 8, page 138 1, measures 2. enforce 2. offal 4, automatically 5. regulations 6. use uo 7. budget 8. tbustworthy 9. inegrty 10. disposal Activity 9, page 139 1. aecumulstion 2. accumulate 3. collaboratively 4 collaboration This docuerc i ate aw ct cere on 9 studocu Activity 10, page 140 ‘Answers vl vary. BUILDING BETTER SENTENCES Activity 11, page 140 problem — problems; in one year chiklren—> In one year children; Television responsible Television is responsible: Parents has lacen vionying Farants have basn worrying; real and not Imaginary solutions > real solutions; worit> will not Invoulved > volves Activity 12, page 141 ‘Ansivers wall vary, Possible answers 1. The hikers mace ito the summit of the mountain, but it was exhausting, 2. The old, bulky tech equipment in the computer lab is difficult rouse, 3. Biomedical engineering isa fast-growing industry, ‘especially n Western Europe. Activity 13, page 142 Answers wil vary, WRITING. Activities 14-19, pages 143-147 ‘Answers wil vary, UNIT6 Reaction Essays and Exam Questions ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING Activity 1, page 150 ‘Answers wil vary. Possible answers: 1, Thiserticle wes particularly impactful to me in highlighting that athletes with disabilities are highly skilled, world-class competitors. 2, ttle of article author of artide, where to find the:article,a summary of the article, and the thesis statement +3, The vmter includes the UAL to allow the reader to goto the: ‘original source f he/she wants more information, 4, The writers impressed by the courage and passion of ‘these athletes with cisabiities, 5. prediction Activity 2, page 153, Preveading: Answers vill vary. Pestreading ‘Answers vl vary, Possible arses: 1. The purpose isto givea reaction to a phatograph. 2, Theintroduction alvos a good physical description of the proto in eddit'an to background information on the ‘content of the photo. anmmerkey 943. the structural worker and New York City in the background 4, Answers wil vary. Activity 3, page 155 Answers will vary. Possible answers: Title: Reaction to“Olé Timer Structural Worker” LA. 2. The building he is wotking on is the Empire State Building L B._Thesis For me, this photo sa symbol of hard workand hopefulness. UL A. 2. Thereis no equipment to ensure his safety, but heis not afraid I A. a. hissurroundingsrhisabilities Il. B._ (topic sentence) The photo also represents e tims of hope and even optimism in the face of hard times, HL B, 1. showthatthe city still growing Il. 8. 2. iereaching toward the sky and the Future I. B. 3. The photo sa reminder of what people can creste cgiver thelr optimism and hard work. UL A, Restated thesis: The visions of society and the promise ‘of a prosperous future are contained in “Old-Timer Structural Worker” WL 8. Opinion: Wehave accom plished so much shorttime. WRITING Activities 4-8, pages 156-159 Answers wil vary. ELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING Activity 9, page 162 Answers vl vary. Activity 10, page 164 1. wiho is 2 swimmer from the United States >a swimmer from the United States 2. who are interested in competing > interested in competing 2. sho just wart to compete >just wanting te compete 4, which s another New York landmark avother New York landmark . that supports the workers supporting the workers 6. which ic reaching toward the sky and towars the futuro Feaching toward the sky and iowetd the fture 7. who is focused on his jo—> focused on his job that reminds us = reminding us BUILDING BETTER VOCABULARY Activity 11, page 165 |. positive feelings . Forward movement . done well not fearful 5. physical object 1O Great mating Greet Eas 6. afer 7. intense 2. represent 9 detailed 19, eyes Activity 12, page 165 1. comfortably 2. acimiration 3. reminder 4 speaticaly 5. structure courageous 7. outcome visible device 10. construction Activity 13, page 166 1. accomplished 2. accorlishment 3. impressively 4, impress 5. pession 8. pessionate 2. 8 persevered Perseverance safely 10, safe Activity 14, page 167 Answers il vary. BUILDING BETTER SENTENCES Activity 15, page 168 1. family > families 2. unhappily > unheppy 3. interesting interested, academically academic: 4 siteilar > similarities 5. mean >meening, surely > sure ac Activity 16, page 168 Answors vil vary. Possible answers: 1. Mount Kil manyaro, the tallest mountain, is located in Tanzania, Africa. 2. Baby giraffes can stand up on their own five hous after thay ate born and can tun afterenily 10 hours 2. *Animal rain’ isa fascinating phenomenon in which:small avimals get sucked up by waterspouts and then fll o the {ground wth raindrops, Activity 17, page 169 Angwersuall vary.