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TUTORIAL 3

Task 1: The topic sentences below are followed by details. Identify the detail(s) which do not support the topic sentence.

1. Topic Sentence: Studying overseas offers students a chance to benefit from a refreshing insight into other cultures.

Details: A. Students may get a culture shock at the beginning. B. Food overseas is often very different in taste and presentation. C. Fees can be very expensive. D. There are ample opportunities to make new friends from other ethnic groups and nationalities. E. Students get to know and be part of various festivals. F. Students learn to live and study independently. G. Students are not able to follow the lessons at times due to the difference in teaching methods incorporated.

2. Topic Sentence: The LRT system has proven to be a boon for commuters in the city. Details: A. It is an alternative to road transport. B. It is convenient and economical. C. The ticketing machines are sometimes a hassle but most people are now used to them. D. Commuters get to avoid problems with parking. E. The stations are located rather remote from residential and corporate areas. F. Commuters have to stand in long queues and wait a long time for the service. G. Facilities for the disabled are insufficient.

3. Topic Sentence: A part-time job not only gives students financial freedom but also benefits them in many ways. Details: A. It gives them extra pocket money and helps finance their studies. B. Students who lack discipline may devote too much time to their jobs and less to their studies. C. Students gain invaluable experience in the working world. D. Students have the opportunity to make new friends. E. The purchasing power obtained from having a job sometimes leads to materialism. F. Once students have tasted financial independence; they may falter in their studies. G. An individual who has a full-time position in a legal firm, for instance, is often motivated to work hard towards promotions and increments in salary.

TASK 2: In this exercise you are given a thesis statement and two key points to turn into topic sentences which will head an individual paragraph each. Suggest another point and turn it into a topic sentence as well. Finally, develop 3 brief supporting points for each topic sentence.

1. Thesis statement: Malaysian habits can be categorised into the endearing, the repulsive and the amusing. The three categories are: Key point 1: Endearing habits Topic sentence 1: Malaysians have __________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________. Supporting point 1: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________. Supporting point 2:________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

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Supporting point 3________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________.

Key point 2: Repulsive habits Topic sentence 2: Unfortunately,____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________. Supporting point 1: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________. Supporting point 2:________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

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Supporting point 3:________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________. Your suggestion of a third point:
|Key Point 3: |

Topic sentence 3: _______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________. Supporting point 1: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________. Supporting point 2:________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

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Supporting point 3:________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________.

TASK 3: In this exercise you are given topic sentences into which will head an individual paragraph each. Develop a thesis statement for each topic sentence.

1. Thesis:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Topic sentence 1: First, I choose engineering due to personal (family-related) reasons. Topic sentence 2: Another reason for my choice of major is my strong interest in the field. Topic sentence 3: Finally, I decided on engineering because of the need for engineers in Malaysia.

2. Thesis:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Topic sentence 1: First, by living in a dorm, non-native speakers can make friends with native speakers. Topic sentence 2: Second, non-native speakers can practice their English in the dorm. Topic sentence 3: Third, non-native speakers can learn about the customs in the host country if they live in a dorm.

3. Thesis:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Topic sentence 1: The first and most important influence the U.S has had on Taiwan is the food which the Taiwanese have adopted from Western culture. Topic sentence 2: Second, many of the things that people in Taiwan do in their free time have been borrowed from American culture. Topic sentence 3: In addition to the foods and the hobbies, American holidays are another influence.
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UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN
FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE - FHEL1012 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC STUDY
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2015/16 SEMESTER: MAY 2015