1. Write and Produce General Writing Practical Writing Write and correct Ex. 16 Write and improve Ex. 17 Write and apply Ex. 18 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce

2. General Writing 1. Number of Nouns and Articles We all know that most English nouns are countable, and there are also some uncountable nouns, but unfortunately we seem to forget the rules while writing. Usually we find sentences with incorrect forms of nouns in students’ writing. See if you can find the mistakes in the following sentences. 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce/general writing

3. 1.We can learn a lot of knowledges by reading books. 2.I think it important for us to give the smokers an advice. 3.The computer is very useful because it is able to store many informations. 4.They are interested in the little girl because she speaks a good English. 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce/general writing knowledge advice. information good English ________ _____ _____________ __________ __

4. 2 Articles The use of English articles (a/an/the) is one of the most difficult points in writing. Although students have learned a set of rules about articles, they still have trouble and tend to misuse them. 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce/general writing

5. Ex. 16 Fill in the blanks with nouns in their correct forms. 1. He has made rapid ________ (progresses / progress) in his study of English. 2. We should pay attention to the ________ (rule / rules) of English grammar while writing. 3. I believe that doing _____________ (homework / homeworks) will help us review our lessons. progress rules homework 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce/write and apply.EX 16

6. 4. A child from a poor family has the right to receive __________ (educations / education). 5. We are making ____________ (preparation / preparations) for the final examination. 6. Some of the factories in that city can also produce advanced ___________ (equipment / equipments). education preparations equipment 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce/write and apply.EX 16

7. 7. People may have different opinions about __________ (happinesses / happiness). 8. It is clear that books about sex and __________ (violence / violences) will do great __________ (harms / harm) to young people. 9. Students should have the __________ (courage / courages) to face the problems in their studies. 10. He is a college teacher of many years ’ __________ (experience / experiences). happiness harm violence courage experience 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce/write and apply.EX 16

8. Ex.17 Fill in the blanks with definite or indefinite articles where necessary. Do you have experience with online classes? I must admit at first I found online classes quite uncomfortable! Although I used 1_____ computer every day, I didn ’ t get used to chatting for 2______long time. So when I took part in 3_______ group ’ s scheduled weekly chats, I had 4_______ hard time keeping up. By 5______ time I ’ d finished typing in my responses, I ’ d missed about 6_____ dozen comments. And by 7_________ time I ’ d answered 8______ question, we were already on to a the a a a a a 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce/write and apply.EX 17 9___ third topic.

9. Ex.17 Fill in the blanks with definite or indefinite articles where necessary. To solve the problem, I decided to write down the main points of the topics for 10_________ coming weekly chat and preview 11_________ lessons. This is where I began to see 12_________ real help of the online environment. I was able to log in any time of day or night to review 13_________ homework, to see other students ’ comments, or to add my own comments to 14_________ week ’ s lecture. Most of the students in our study group were from other cities or even other countries. Their different views certainly made 15_________ class interesting! Overall, I found the class enjoyable and I felt I learned a lot. the 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce/write and apply.EX 17

10. Practical Writing Notes of Apology A note of apology is like a short letter with only one or two paragraphs. It is usually handwritten. Its tone may be either formal or informal depending upon the people and the situation. If it is formal it should address the recipient with a correct title and some words of respect. Then it should clearly state the reason for the apology and promise to remedy the situation, and conclude with a suitable closing phrase. The following are two notes of apology from a student to a teacher, one is formal, the other is 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce/practical writing informal.

11. Sample One Monday, March 15 Dear Professor Martin, I enjoy your class very much. But I’m very sorry that I had to miss your class last Thursday. Unfortunately my roommate became ill and I had to take him to the hospital. Please let me know what I can do to make up the class. I know you prefer us to let you know in advance when we will be absent, but there was no time to do so. I hope you’ll accept my Your student, Lin Shantao 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce/practical writing sincere apology.

12. Sample Two The following is a very informal version of the same apology: Prof. Martin---I had to miss your class last Thursday, March 11. My roommate was ill and I took him to the hospital. I hope that’s OK. Your student, Lin Shantao. 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce/practical writing

13. Simulate and create Ex.18 Compose a note of apology based on the information given below. Suppose you had to miss your English class last week because you represented the university in a debating contest. Write your teacher a note of apology. You decide whether a formal or informal note is better. 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce/practical writing.Ex 18

14. Formal note: Dear Professor Robinson: English is my favorite class. Unfortunately I had to miss your class last Friday. The dean selected me to represent our university in a debating contest over the weekend and we had to leave early. I ’ m sorry there was no time to tell you of our departure. However, we won the second prize. Please let me know what I can do to make up the class. Respectfully yours, Yong Feihong 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce/practical writing.Ex 18

15. Informal note: Prof. Robinson — I missed your class last week to attend a debating contest. Happily, we won a prize. I’ll see you Friday, and get the assignment from my roommate. Your student, Yong Feihong 您所在位置 : Unit 2 Study Online / Write and Produce/practical writing.Ex 18