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Selected / Suggested Answers Model Essay pp. 1-2 (your answer might vary) These days, the internet is an important part of our world. Because of this, many universities have courses that students can study online, so those students do not have to go to classes. I believe that more university courses should be available on the internet. The following essay will explain my reasons for this view. The most important reason why universities should put more courses online is that students can learn in their own time. Some students live far away, and other students are working during the day, so they do not have time to attend regular classes. If courses are online, these students can study at night over the internet. As a result, more people can now study at university and get degrees. Therefore, if universities have more courses online, they will be able to help more students to improve their lives. Another reason is that both the universities and their students can save money. This is because universities do not need to have buildings for classrooms, and students do not have to pay for transport or accommodation near their university. For example, many students spend money on driving to university every day. However, if they can study from home, they don’t need to spend that money. In conclusion, there are two reasons why I believe that universities ought to increase the number of distance learning courses. Firstly, people who work or who do not live near a university will be able to study online. Secondly, distance learning courses are cheaper for students and for universities. I advise all students to try an online course. p 7 - Answers *background & importance *exam topic *opinion *BPsIntroduction 1) These days, the internet is an important part of our world. 2) Because of this, many universities have courses that students can study online, so those students do not have to go to classes. 3) I believe that more university courses should be available on the internet. 4) The following essay will explain my reasons for this view.1) Background / ImportanceThese days…Everyone knows….2) Exam topicSome people believe 3) opinion4) plan (BPs)* Explain/Example * Explanation * Topic sentence * Result/CS Body Paragraph 1 5) The most important reason why universities should put more courses online is that students can learn in their own time. 6) Some students live far away, and other students are working during the day, so they do not have time to attend regular classes. 7) If courses are online, these students can study at night over the internet. 8) Therefore, if universities have more courses online, more students can improve their lives with education.5) TS – reason #16) Explain – This is becauseThis means…. 7) For example, ……. IN addition, …… Moreover, ……8) Therefore, if ….* Example #1 *Example #2 *Topic sentence * CS/explanation Body Paragraph 2 9) Another reason is that both the universities and their students can save money. 10) For example, many students spend money on driving to university every day. 11) In addition, buildings for hostels and classrooms are very expensive. 12) However, if they can study from home, students and universities both save money. 9) TS – reason #210) example11) example #212) CS/explanation*Repeat reason #2 *Repeat reason #1 *Advice *Signal word + opinion Conclusion 13) In conclusion, there are two reasons why I believe that universities ought to increase the number of distance learning courses. 14) Firstly, people who work or who do not live near a university will be able to study online. 15) Secondly, distance learning courses are cheaper for students and for universities. 16) I advise all students to try an online course.16) In conclusion, 17) repeat opinion18) repeat 2 reasons19)personal advice, suggestionPp 15-16 ANSWERScodeMEANINGEXAMPLE OF MISTAKEsusubjectSome teachers they are lazy and they don’t help students.The first major reason is that homework is confusing and stressful. (also missing verb)vverbIf foreigners learn Arabic, they will have better lives.Students (can) learning how to manage their time.svasubject verb agreementHomework helps students be more apitalThe main language for workers in the UAE is English.ppunctuationIf teachers don’t give homework, the students will probably forget about academics.#singular/pluralThe second major reasons is …….Students do not have time for a lot of homeworkaarticleIf the students didn’t understand first time, they can try again at home.fformAll foreigners people should learn Arabic.possPossessiveLondon’s most famous building is Big BenspspellingLanguage, example, conclusion, majorwwwrong wordvocVocabularyThe first major reason why foreigners should speak Arabic is they can connect with Arabs. This means that they can easily talk to Arabs and connect (communicate/relate) with them.(lw)linking wordpropronounIf teachers give homework all the time, it will damage their minds.prepprepositionAnswers to pp 17-18Physical Fitness By Halima Al HelwaINTRO – use correct verbs Everyone knows that exercise is important for a healthy long life. Some people think / believe / say that university students should play / take / do sports as part of their university program. I agree that physical education is very important for all students. In this essay, I will give / discuss / explain / present the two key reasons for my opinion.Body 1 – singular or plural? The first major reason is that exercise gives the body energy. Students / student spend a lot of time studying, sitting in class, and doing projects / project. Because of this, they should also do something active, so that they don’t spend all of their time sitting. If the students have to take a course / courses like physical education, they will have more energy and more students / student will succeed in university.Body 2 – Use modals (will, should, have to can)Another important reason is that sports are fun. Studying can sometimes be boring. Every day, students have the same routine. They have to sit in a chair all day, without moving. However, sports can change their routine. A sports class will give the students a new activity to do. Furthermore, studying is very stressful. If students have fun, they can relax and forget all their projects and assignments for a few hours. If physical fitness is part of a university program, students will enjoy studying more.Conclusion – Linking word and connecting word – because – and – In conclusion,In conclusion, I agree that university students should play sports as part of their university program because they will enjoy their time and they will have more energy.****************************************Practice with linking words & connectors Sports in the University - By Ahmed Al TalibPractice #1: Complete the Intro + Body 1 with these words:Exercise is important for everyone’s health. Some people think that sports should be part of a university program. I disagree. There are two main reasons for my opinion.The first reason is that there is not enough time in students’ schedules. This is because students must take many subjects in university. For example they have to take Math, English, Arabic, and IT courses. In addition they take courses for their majors. Each class takes two hours, and students must also study and do homework and projects. If students have to take a sports class, they will not have time for their important courses.Practice #2 Body 2 + ConclusionThe second reason for my opinion is that some female students are not allowed to play sports. This is because their families are very traditional, they believe that sports are for men, not women. Moreover, they don’t want their daughters to wear t-shirts or shorts in public. If these students refuse to play sports, they will not be able to continue their education. This is not fair. Education is too important for these women. If they have to take sports classes, they will lose their education.In summary, sports should not be part of the university program because students do not have time, and this may cause problems for female students. The University should focus on academics only.Questions: What is Halima’s opinion? She agreesWhy does she think this? Exercise gives the body energy & Exercise is funDoes Ahmed agree with her? NOWhy does he think this? Students don’t have time & Some female students are not allowed.Can you find their reasons in the Conclusion? Circle these (see shading)Which linking words did each student use – for examples, explanations, etc.P 19 answerscodeMEANINGNoteEXAMPLE OF MISTAKE (correction)#singular/pluralCheck every nounI think that teachers should give homework.Homeworks helps students learn.cIi thinkAarabiceEnglishfformnoun – verb – adjective – adverbAnother reason is homework makes students more responsibilityresponsible.Students will be more focused.Students will be boreding.ppunctuationfull stop or comma – missing or extraStudents are very busy., Ffor example, they have to relax with their families.Secondly, sometimes, homework is not useful., Ffor example, it is too difficult.propronounMissing or wrongAt home, students need to stay with her their families.susubjectmissing, or extra, etc.This is because some teachers they don’t design good homework.Doing homework it makes you more organized and active.vverbMissing, extra, or wrongArabic is very difficult to learn.Homework increases skills.Homework is helps students.Homework helps students become more responsible.Teachers should not gives homework!See activity in doc “errorACTIVITYFOLD PAPER – do not look at other side. Do not showIF YOU ARE WRONG, YOU SPEAK FIRST (so, student B first, then Student A), then you will switch for the next partWrong student – look at your sentences and try to correct them. Read them correct.Student A – repeat the correct sentence. Say the bold / correction very loudly.Student B – say it again correctly, loud correctionStudent A – tell them if they are right or wrong (Excellent!!! Good job!! Or Oh, sorry! Try again!)Finish and switchStudent A (part 1)Student B (part 1)Right WRONG vArabic IS very difficult to learn.Homework increaseS skills.Homework is HELPS students. (no “is”)Homework HELPS students become responsible.Teachers should not GIVE homework!Homework helpS students be more responsible.If foreigners learn Arabic, they HAVE better lives.Students LEARN how to manage their time.Arabic very difficult to learn.Homework increase skills.Homework is helps students.Homework help students become responsible.Teachers should not gives homework!Homework help students be more responsible.If foreigners learn Arabic, they better lives.Students learning how to manage their time.Student A (part 2) WRONG Student B (part 2 )RIGHT suThis is because some teachers they don’t design good homework.Doing homework it makes you more organized and active.Some teachers they are lazy and they don’t help students.The first major reason is that is confusing and stressful.This is because some teachers they don’t design good homework. (no “they”)Doing homework it makes you more organized and active. (no “it”)Some teachers they are lazy and they don’t help students. (no “they”)The first major reason is that it is confusing and stressful.Punctuation - possible answers p. 22 Television is harmful for teenagers, so we shouldn’t watch it.In my opinion, all students should take physical education, so the university should make them do it.I am interested in many careers, but I think I will become a doctor.I believe male and female students should not mix because it is not our tradition.One disadvantage of this is that students do not have enough time because they have a lot of classes.Another reason is students are very busy. For example, they have to relax with their families.Secondly, sometimes, homework is not useful. For example, it is too difficult.Homework is very important for students, but some people think it is not useful.The second reason is that students need to spend time with their families. This is because time with family is very important.The first reason is students will be more focused on their lessons. This is because they will understand what they learned today.The Language of Opinion (p. 23) Possible answersThe word should is a sign that someone is giving an opinion.Look at the following sentences. Think about your opinion and complete the sentences with should or should not. (your answers will vary, depending on your real opinion. Please do NOT copy my opinions. Put your own!)1. Smoking in public should not_be illegal.2. Women should be allowed in the army.3. Mothers with small children shouldwork outside the house if they want to.4. People shouldspend more time exercising.5. People should notspend less time thinking about what they eat.6. University teachers shouldgive more homework.7. There should bea dress code in school. There should not bea dress code in university.8. More students at my university _Certain quantifiers are also used to give opinions. If you find the words too, too much, too many, too little, or not enough, in a sentence, chances are that it is an opinion.Practice: Look at the following sentences. Think about your opinion and complete the sentences with too, not too, too much, too many, too little, enough or not enough. . (your answers will vary, depending on your real opinion)9. People spend too much / too littletime exercising and thinking about what they eat.10. University students are too busy to do exercise.11. University teachers give too much / too littlehomework.12. Too many / not enoughwomen work outside the home.13. Teenagers in the UAE spend too little / too muchtime playing video games.14. Teenagers in the UAE don’t spend enough time -- ing.15. There is in _. your answers will varyP. 23 NOTES More Notes on Language for Giving Opinions (P. 23)There is / there areExample 1: There are too many cars on the road.Example 2: There is too much work to do before the exams. Present simple tense Example 1: People in the UAE use too much water.Example 2: Students eat too much unhealthy food.Modals - "should" or "should not".Example 1: People should not throw rubbish on the ground.Example 2: Everyone should exercise at least thirty minutes every day.Vocabulary!! possible answers (pp 24-25)(intro)These days, mobile phones are found /available everywhere, like /including hospitals, office buildings, and even schools!! Some people feel that they do not belong in schools. However, I believe they are good /beneficial in schools. I will give three reasons to show illustrate / explain my opinion. availableincludingexplainillustratebeneficial(body 1)The first reason is that mobiles can be useful / effective in math classes. This is because they have calculators, so students can do better /improve in their work. If students can’t use their calculators, math will be too difficult /challenging and they will hate /complain about /avoid it. However, if phones are allowed, this will help /encourage students in math. As a result, they will come to /attend class more./attend/avoid/challenging/complain about/effective/encourage/improve/participate in (body 2) Secondly, mobiles can be used to remember class work /assignments. For example, students can put important dates about tests and homework into their memos. Teachers should give /provide students time to write their homework into their phones. As a result, the students will become better /more organized students. Also, they will be happier to come to /attend /participate in class./assignments/attend/more organized/participate in/provide(body 3) Finally, mobile phones can be helpful /beneficial for research. For example, if students need /require information about a topic, they can quickly get/access it from the internet. In addition, students can find new words from electronic dictionaries. As you can see, phones can help /improve /benefit learning. /convenient/require/access/beneficial/improve/benefit/assist(conclusion) To sum up, mobiles are not bad /harmful /dangerous, and they can be useful /beneficial to students for many /various reasons. Phones can help with math, research, and student organization. Phones can be a “win-win” situation for everyone!!! Now, can you excuse me? I have to take this call./beneficial/various/harmful/dangerousUse the words in the box to match the numbered words below.bad - harmful / dangerouseasy to use - convenient / accessibleget - access / obtainget/make better – access / improvegive providegood - – beneficial hate – avoid / complain abouthelp - assist / encouragehelpful - beneficialjoin – attend/participate income (to a place) - attendmake better - improvemany - variousneed - requirework - assignmentpp 30-31Grammar: Sentence Review (p. 30) suggested answersA.Sentences ALWAYS have :a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the enda subject and a verb a complete ideaB. Review: SentencesComplete SentencesNot SentencesShe is a doctor.Hot climate in KuwaitThere is no verb.Reckless driving kills.The man boughtThis is not a complete thought.It's hot today.Because I’m tiredThis is not a complete thought.She looks beautiful.Is very difficultThere is no subject.Are you ready?Every morning before classThere is no subject or verb.Read each group of words. If it is a complete sentence, make a check ( √). If it is not a complete sentence, make an X and explain why the group of words is not a sentence.What’s wrong?XIs very difficult.No subject√It is very easy.XMy new friend from Dubai.No verbxWhen Amal first came to university.No complete ideaxEnjoys many activities, especially football.No subjectxBecause they are new students.No complete ideaPractice: Subjects and Verbs (SIMPLE SENTENCES)Look at the following sentences. Write S above the subjects and V above the verbs. The first one is done for you.SV1. She lives in Qatar.2. Writing is one of the most important skills in university life. (S V)3. However, many students find it difficult. (S V)4. Reading helps students. (S V)5. It also gives them a lot of background knowledge. (S V)6. She saves her work and puts it in her portfolio. SVV7. In this essay, I will describe several things. (S V)8. Most universities have a writing center. (S V)9. Every Thursday, Fahad and Mohammed go to the Writing Center. SSV10. There are many teachers there. (S V)11. They can help you, too. (S V)12. Aisha and Hafsa always use A4 paper and follow the Essay Format Rules.These sentences have four basic patterns. Write the number of the sentence in the box with the correct pattern. The first one is done for you.SVSSVSVVSSVV1, 2, 3, 4, 5 7, 8, 10, 119612D Rule: The Subject and the Verb must ……………………….These days, the internet is / are an important part of our world. Many universities has / have online courses, so these students do / does not go to classes. I agree / agrees Some people think / thinksE Rule: After a modal, use the base verb. Example of modals: will can could shouldThe following essay will explain / discuss / give / present my reasons for this view.… that more university courses should be available on the internet. Students can study / work online if their university has / offers / provides An internet course.F Sentence Structure: Clauses and PhrasesA clause is a group of words which always has at least one subject and verb. A phrase does not have these things. Read the following groups of words and write C if the group of words is a clause, and P if it is a phrase. The first two are done for you.1. in this essayP2. he tried to thinkC3. after class todayP4. then you will succeedC5. on A4 paperP6. in the beginning of the processP7. to learn more vocabularyP8. in other wordsP9. in the pastP10. there are several stepsC11. if you agreeC12. to sum upP13. when you finishC14. every morningPParts of Speech Kahoot Types (worksheet p. 32-33) suggested answersTASK: Find different types of sentences in the essays below. Some example are marked for you. TOPIC: Some people feel that UAEU students should take physical education classes. Do you agree or disagree?REVIEW Simple sentences just one independent clause (SV / SSV / SVV / SSVV)Compound sentences 2 independent sentences (SV + ,cw + SV) Use Connecting words like “, and , but , so”Complex sentences - use cw like “because / when / if / after / before “ Physical Fitness By Halima Al HelwaEveryone knows that exercise is important for a healthy long life. Some people believe that university students should play sports as part of their university program. In my view, physical education is very important for all students, and I will explain two key reasons for my opinion.The first major reason is that exercise gives the body energy. Students spend a lot of time studying, sitting in class, and doing projects. They should also do something active, so that they don’t spend all of their time sitting. If the students have to take a course like physical education, they will have more energy and more students will succeed in university.Another important reason is that sports are fun. Studying can sometimes be boring. Every day, students have the same routine. They have to sit in a chair all day, without moving. However, sports can change their routine because the students will have a new activity to do. Furthermore, studying is very stressful. If students have fun, they can relax and forget all their projects and assignments for a few hours. If physical fitness is part of a university program, students will enjoy studying more.In conclusion, I agree that university students should play sports as part of their university program because they will enjoy their time and they will have more energy. (230 words)****************************************Sports in the University - By Ahmed Al TalibExercise is important for everyone’s health. Some people think that sports should be part of a university program. I disagree. There are two main reasons for my opinion.The first reason is that there is not enough time in students’ schedules. This is because students must take many subjects in university. For example they have to take Math, English, Arabic, and IT courses. In addition they take courses for their majors. Each class takes two hours, and students also study and do projects. If students have to take a sports class, they will not have time for their important courses.The second reason for my opinion is that some female students are not allowed to play sports. This is because their families are very traditional, they believe that sports are for men, not women. Moreover, they don’t want their daughters to wear t-shirts or shorts in public. If these students refuse to play sports, they will not be able to continue their education. This is not fair. Education is too important for these women. If they have to take sports classes, they will lose their education.In summary, sports should not be part of the university program because students do not have time, and this may cause problems for female students. The University should focus on academics only. (221 words)Practice with phrasesPrepositional phrases = preposition + nounExamples of prepositional phrases : In my opinion, In my viewFind examples of 5-6 Prepositional phrases in the essays above.In my viewFor my opinionOf the university programIn universityOn academics onlyReview: What kind of word comes AFTER the preposition?noun b. verb c. adverb d. adjective ................
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