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I. Write a cause-and-effect paragraph based on the topic and outline given below.Topic: Succeeding in language learningCause: a lot of practice/carry a dictionary, a notebook/meet the standards of the course/finish assignmentsEffect: reap the benefits of the hard workMore topics: Failing to pass an examEnjoying learning English onlineWriting-(Topic--Cause -- Effect)Writing Pattern:Topic – Cause -- EffectTopic: The paragraph begins with a general statement about what is to be talked about.Cause: Next comes the major factor or factors that result in the effect as expected.Effect: As a conclusion, an effect shows what the cause or causes have produced on the concerned.Writing PracticeDirections: Have a look at the sample of cause-and effect paragraph based on the outline below: Topic: Succeeding in language learning Cause:a lot of practicecarry a dictionary, a notebookmeet the standards of the coursefinish assignmentsEffect:reap the benefits of the hard workSample Writing:I am proud to say that I succeeded in learning a foreign language. How did I make it? To begin with,it took me a lot of practice. What’s more, I carried a small dictionary with me everywhere I went as well as a notebook in which I listed new words I came across. Most important of all, I managed mytime carefully so that I met the standards of the course and finished assignments on time.After years of persistence, I reaped the benefits of all my hard work.Task 1:The Person I Admire(due time: November 26th)II. Writing(Topic --Example 1--Example 2--Example 3)Writing Pattern:Topic ---Example 1---Example 2-----Example 3Example 1:Computers will play an increasingly important role in our daily life. The reasons for this are as follows/There are several reasons for this. For example,computers can measure brain activity to determine the quality of our work. For another example, doctors will use computers to evaluate and treat sickness.What’s more, computers in cars will show our routes, take money from our bank accounts, identify motor problems, figure out repair costs and locate repairshops.In short, we are getting more and more dependent of computers.Example 2:Now you should write a paragraph of a general point supported by examples on the following topic:Subject: Different people like differentforms of exercises. Examples: enjoy competitive sportsexercise alonesports in different seasons Reference Writing:There are many different forms of exercises which can suit different tastes. For example,those who enjoy competitive sports may take up hall games. For another example,if they prefer to exercise alone, they can have a run or take a walk in the morning or in the evening. What’s more, people go swimming in summer and go skating inwinter.In short, no matter what their interests are, people can always find more than one sports that are suitable to them.Task 2:Different Ways to Relax Oneself(due time: December 3rd)III. Write a paragraph which starts with a general statement supported by a problem-solution pattern based on the topic and outline given below.Subject: How to Bridge the Generation GapOutline:A general statement: lack of understanding between parents and children |A problem: How to bridge the generation gap?A solution: have an open talk and tell each other what they think/be considerate/ make efforts to explore in the field of thechildrenEvaluation: generation gap could surely be bridged.Reference model :How to bridge the generation gap?In my opinion, the parents and the children should have an open talk and tell each other what they think about certain problems. They should be considerate enough to realize that each generation has its own advantages and disadvantages. Their openness and consideration probably will result in a much better relationship between parents and children. The parents should especially make efforts to explore in the field of the children and know what the children are interested in. To sum up,if the parents and children could respect each other and discuss their problems patiently, generation gap could surely be bridged.IV. Write a paragraph of contrast on the Differences Between the Life in College and the Life in Middle SchoolFor referenceThere are many differences between the life in college and the life in middle school.At middle school, what I could do every day was study. Various examinations fell on me. All I did was to pass the college entrance examination. On the contrary, life at college is full of various activities.I spend most of the time playing sports games and attending English corners to practice my spoken English.Although both college students and middle school students attend lectures every day,they have different ways to study.College students must learn to study independently while middle school students depend more on their teachers. In a word, it is the great differences between the two that make my life more colorful and richer.•。