Textbook Questions pp.
4-14
Name: Maria Jaimes
Essay 1.1 pp. 7-8
1. The purpose is the different types of shopping.
2. How many paragraphs does this essay have? 5. Which paragraph is the introduction? 1.
Which paragraph is the conclusion? 5. Which paragraphs make up the body? 2 to 4.
3. The three types of shopping are in person, online and through third-party services.
4. “In fact, there are now three main kinds of shopping: in person, online and third-party.”
5. The topic discussed in Paragraph 2 is in- person shopping.
6. The writer describes many shoppers who line up in front of cash registers.
7. “People who 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, either in person or online.
8. “There are shopping options for everyone.”
Essay 1.2 p. 9
1. The purpose is to guide the reader how to reduce the risk of cancer.
2. The thesis statement is that people can reduce the risk of getting cancer by eating better,
exercising regularly, and staying out of the sun.
3. The thesis shows that the essay will be organized by discussing those three methods to
avoid cancer (eating, exercising, and staying out of the sun) in that order.
4. The writer expresses that burgers, fries, and pizza aren’t healthy because they “contain
large amounts of saturated fat, which is one of the worst kinds of fat”. Additionally, the author
highlighted that this fat increases the chances of getting any kind of cancer, and people eats
food without fiber, which can increase the chance of getting colon cancer.
5. The two methods the writer discusses are reducing the amount of food consumed and
exercising regularly.
6. “Finally, health officials are concerned about the dramatic rise in the number of cases of
skin cancer”
7. The ideas shared between the introduction and the conclusion involve discussing people
becoming more informed about the risk for cancer. Also emphasize the importance of
adopting healthier eating habits, incorporating more exercise, and avoiding certain habits,
such as exposing themselves to the sun.
8. The conclusion presents both an opinion and suggestion. The author suggests giving more
attention to the other ways of reducing the risk of various types of cancers, similar to the
emphasis placed on antismoking campaigns for reducing lung cancer. The opinion is evident
in the writer’s highlighting the importance of proper diets, exercise and sunscreen in reducing
the overall risk of cancer.
Yes, it provides a strong final impression, because the writer expresses concern about how
health officials and the public often focus only on lung cancer, ignoring the fact that adopting
healthy habits can reduce the risk of various other types of cancer.
Essay 1.3 pp.13-14
1. The main purpose is the differences between urban and rural life.
2.“Perhaps some of the most notable differences in the lives of these two groups include the
degree of friendliness between residents, the pace of life, and the variety of available
activities.”
3. The first type was urban.
4. The purpose of the firs sentence in each body paragraph gives the main topic of the
sentence.
5. Paragraph 4.
6. A) Urban
1. “The streets reflect this hectic pace a rarely empty, even late at night.”
2. “City dwellers appear to be racing to get somewhere important.”
3. “Life for them tends to be a series of deadlines.”
B) Rural
1. “Even during peak hours, traffic jams occur less often than a city.”
2. “Stores close in the early evening, and the streets do not come alive until the next morning.”
3. “The people in small towns or villages seem more relaxed and move in a more leisurely
way.”
7. No, I don’t think there is a need for more detail.
