Transcript Unit 12: The Asian Games

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?
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Body
• 1st idea
- supporting idea
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- supporting idea
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• 2nd idea
- supporing idea
+ example
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- supporting idea
+ example
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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
Recruit
Hold
Preparations for the Asian Games on the
radio and TV
Volunteers to serve the Games (university
teachers and students with good English)
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
THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION