Created by: Nguyễn Thị Thanh Mai Nguyễn Thị Quỳnh Trâm Unit 12: The Asian Games Created by: Nguyễn Thị Thanh Mai Nguyễn Thị Quỳnh Trâm

OUTLINE Introduction (topic sentence) Body (subject development) Conclusion (summary sentence)

Introduction It gives readers an idea of what the rest of the writing will say. It provides a reason for readers to keep reading.  The first reason is the most important. What is your writing about? outline

Body 1st idea - supporting idea + example + example - supporting idea + example + example 2nd idea - supporing idea + example + example - supporting idea + example + example outline

Conclusion A conclusion should: Restate your topic Rephrase your ideas Provide a call to action outline

SAMPLE 1: The Best Place to Visit  (topic sentence) California is the most wonderful place to visit because of its variety of weather and its beautiful nature. (subject development) Visitors to California can find any weather they like. They can find cool temperatures in the summer; also they can find warm weather in the winter. They can find places that are difficult for humans to live in the summer because they are so hot. Or they can find places closed in the winter because of the snow. (subject development) On the other hand, visitors can find the nature they like. They can find high mountains and low valleys. Visitors can find a huge forest, a dead desert, and a beautiful coast. (summary sentence) So California is the most wonderful place to visit because of its weather and nature.

SAMPLE 2: Describe College Life (topic sentence) Most students like the freedom they have in college. (subject development) Usually college students live on their own, in the dormitory or in an apartment. This means they are free to come and go as they like. Their parents can’t tell them when to get up, when to go to school, and when to come home. It also means that they are free to wear what they want. There are no parents to comment about their hair styles or their dirty jeans. (summary sentence) Finally, they are free to listen to their favorite music without interference from parents.

TASK 1 Suppose Vietnam is going to host the coming Asian Games. Write a paragraph of 120 words to describe the preparations for the Games, using the cues given below.

Build One more National Stadium, some sports buildings and car parks Upgrade National Sports Centers and local stadiums (because they are not in good condition) Widen Training areas and roads to sports buildings Equip Hotels, guest houses with modern facilities (also special services for disabled athletes) Promote and advertise Preparations for the Asian Games on the radio and TV Recruit Volunteers to serve the Games (university teachers and students with good English) Hold Competition to choose an official song

TASK 2 Work in pairs. Tell your partner what kind of sport you like most and why. Then write a short paragraph about it.

Suggestions: BADMINTON TENNIS

JOGGING SOCCER

BASKETBALL VOLLEYBALL

SWIMMING SKIPPING

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