1. 1 Academic Writing Fall 2012 Meet twice a week Wednesday, Friday Time: Wednesday 4:10-6:00 Friday 10:10-12:00 E-mail: austinkc@hotmail.com Phone: 134 3922 0499 Website: http://austincasey.yolasite.com/ Writing Center: ICB 106 Monday 10-12, Friday 2-4

2. 2 Today: Attendance Homework Due: Reading Test 2 (Europa), Final Essay Go over Vocab Final Exam GO over Reading Test 2 In class: IELTS Task 1&2 Homework:

3. Final Exam Monday, January 7th 7:50-9:50 PM Building 3-112 1 hour reading, 1 hour writing 30% of your grade

4. Reading Test 2: Mirrors Please take out your reading test 1 and check the answers by yourself. Answers: 1. D 2. B 3. D 4. Stannous chloride (SnCL2) 5. Chemical activator

5. Reading Test 2: Mirrors Please take out your reading test 1 and check the answers by yourself. Answers:11-13. C,D,E19. echoes/sensations 6. shellac14. dinosaurs20. footsteps 7. convex15. dolphin OR whale (mammals) 8. laser beams16. fireflies 9. parabolic reflector17. expense of energy 10. overmantels18. phantom

6. Reading Test 2: Mirrors Please take out your reading test 1 and check the answers by yourself. Answers:26. zoologist29. iii 21. depth27. iv30. vi 22. submarines28. v 31. rocks 23. echolocation OR sonar32. brood patch 24. radio waves33. heels and tails 25. theories

7. Reading Test 2: Mirrors Please take out your reading test 1 and check the answers by yourself. Answers: 34. overheating OR global warming 35. blubber 36. overheating 37. fins 38-40. B,C,G

8. Task 2: Make an Outline Men and women are different in terms of their characteristics and abilities. For this reason, some jobs are better done by men and others by women. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. (250 words) Write an outline for this sample question

9. Supporting Evidence Example: Pets are messy and should be controlled because... 1. 2. 3. Digital cameras are better than traditional cameras because... 1. 2. 3. Activity:

10. Supporting Evidence Pets are messy and should be controlled because... 1. they shed (lose) hair everywhere 2. they could bite 3. they smell bad if they are not taken care of Digital cameras are better than traditional cameras because... 1. you don't have to wait for results 2. you can store more pictures 3. you don't need to print them, you can view on your computer Activity:

11. 11 1. Do you think people these days rely on machines too much? Will they forget basic skills like writing and cooking because they use machines too much? 2. How do you think people in the future will use robots? 3. Is it good for the government to spend money on space exploration? Or do you think it is a waste of money? 4. Why do a lot of people long for a car? 5. Do you think the government should limit the use of private cars? Additional Task 2 Questions

12. 12 Class Schedule: W15 IELTS writing task 2 W16 final essay duel W17 Final exam – IELTS reading and writing 30 points + vocabulary 10 points

13. 13 Class Schedule Week 16, Class A reading practice test due Week 16, Class B final essay due (pay attention to references) Week 17, Class B FINAL EXAM Week 17, Class A last class - review

14. 14 Homework 1.You may choose to complete the extra reading & writing exams