八、段落写作练习
(一)段落的展开practice with topic sentences
the topic sentence states the topic and a controlling idea concerning that topic. look at the following example.
people give many reasons for owning a car.
the topic of the sentence is “owning a car.” the controlling idea is “reasons.” all the supporting ideas in the paragraph should be “reasons for owning a car.”
the following phrases or ones similar to these can be used in your topic sentence to express the controlling idea:
the reasons for
the causes of (the effects of)
the steps for (the procedure for)
the advantages of (the disadvantages of)
the ways to (the methods of)
the different sections (parts, kinds, types) of
the characteristics (traits, qualities) of
the problems of
the precautions for
the changes to
exercise w1
looking at topic sentences
write a topic sentence for each of the following topics. use one of the phrases above or one of your own for your controlling idea.
example catching colds
people can avoid catching a cold by taking certain precautions.
this topic sentence includes the topic “catching colds” and the controlling idea “taking precautions.”
1. owning a car
2. living in a remote area
3. studying abroad
4. accidents
5. airports
6. absenteeism
7. taking exams
8. computers
9. rice
10. camping
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