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WRITING 2

TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC DUY TÂN
KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ
BỘ MÔN: ANH VĂN KHƠNG CHUN

GIÁO TRÌNH
WRITING LEVEL 2
Mã mơn học: ENG 167

Giảng viên biên soạn: Th.S. Võ Nguyên Dạ Thảo

LƯU HÀNH NỘI BỘ

Đà Nẵng, năm 2018

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7'TABLE

OF CONTENTS

Tables of contents

Pages

Chapter 1:

WRITING A SENTENCE BASED ON A PICTURE

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Lesson 1:

Compound sentences (with conjunctions)

4

Lesson 2:

Compound sentences (with conjunction adverb)

10

Lesson 3:

Adverbial clauses 1 (time, place)

17

Lesson 4:

Adverbial clauses 2 (manner, distance, frequency)

22

Lesson 5:

Adverbial clauses 3 (reason, result)

28

Lesson 6:

Adverbial clauses 4 (purpose, concession, contrast)

34

Lesson 7:

Review test

39

Chapter 2:

RESPONDING TO A WRITTEN REQUEST

Lesson 8:

Explaining a Problem

45

Lesson 9:

Making Suggestion and Requests

47

Lesson 10:

Commands and Soft Commands

50

Lesson 11:

Review

52

Chapter 3:

WRITING AN OPINION ESSAY

Lesson 12:

Developing the thesis statement

57

Lesson 13:

Using connectors between key ideas

60

Lesson 14:

Making outline from key ideas

68

Lesson 15:

Review

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CHAPTER 1: WRITING SENTENCES
Lesson 1: Compound sentences (with conjunctions)
Lesson 2: Compound sentences (with conjunction adverb)
Lesson 3: Adverbial clauses 1 (time, place)
Lesson 4: Adverbial clauses 2 (manner, distance, frequency)
Lesson 5: Adverbial clauses 3 (reason, result)
Lesson 6: Adverbial clauses 4 (purpose, concession,
contrast)
Lesson 7: Review test

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LESSON 1: COMPOUND SENTENCES
(WITH COORDINATOR)
A-LANGUAGE FOCUS
I. Structure

A compound sentence is two or more independent clauses joined together. A compound
sentence can be formed as follows:
Independent clause, + coordinator + independent clause
II. Coordinators
There are seven coordinators, which are also called coordinating conjunctions. You can
remember them by the phrase FAN BOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So). The following
sentences illustrate the meanings of the seven FAN BOYS coordinators.
To add a reason
for

Japanese people live longer than most other nationalities, for they eat healthful diets.
To add a similar, equal idea

and

They eat a lot of fish and vegetables, and they eat lightly.
To add a negative equal idea

nor

They do not eat a lot of red meat, nor do they eat many dairy products.
Note: Nor means “and not.” It joins two negative independent clauses. Notice that question
word order is used after nor.
To add an opposite idea

but

Diet is one factor in how long people live, but it is not the only factor.
To add an alternative possibility

or

However, people should limit the amount of animal fat in their diets, or they risk getting heart
disease.
To add an unexpected or surprising continuation

yet

Cigarette smoking is a factor in longevity, yet Japanese and other long-lived Asians have a very
high rate of tobacco use.
To add an expected result

so

Doctors say that stress is another longevity factor, so try to avoid stress if you wish to live a
longer life.

Note: - There is a comma after the first independent clause.
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- But and yet have similar meanings: They both signal that an opposite idea is coming. But is
preferred when the two clauses are direct opposites. When the second clause is an unexpected
or surprising continuation because of information given in the first clause, yet is preferred.
(But is acceptable for both meanings; yet for only one meaning.)
Compare:
I want to study art, but my parents want me to study engineering, (direct opposite)
I am very bad at math, yet my parents want me to study engineering, (surprising continuation
after “I am very bad at math”)

B-LANGUAGE PRACTICE
Use correct coordinator:
1.Jaewon was cold, _______ he put on a coat.
2. Maria tried to read a novel in French, _______ it was too difficult.
3. To get from Vancouver to Victoria, you can fly, _______ you can ride the ferry.
4. I bought a bottle of wine, _______ we drank it together.
5. The waiter was not very nice, _______ the food was delicious.
6. I went to buy a Rolling Stones CD, _______ the shop didn't have it.
7. Anna needed some money,_______ she took a part-time job.
8. There's so much rain lately! Maybe it's because of El Nino, _______ maybe it's just
coincidence.
9. Julie has a guitar, _______ she plays it really well.
10. The concert was cancelled, _______ we went to a nightclub instead.

C-PRACTICE IN TOEIC
I. Building Language
a- Give nouns, verbs or coordinators which may be used to describe pictures 1-6.
Compare with your friends.
b- Complete the following pictures 1-6 with the given words:

talking

so and
stops
so
listening
hung
and sold

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1. The girl wants to get off, so the
bus………………….

4. An agreement has been reached,
………....………….they are shaking hands.

2. The merchant uses ice, ………….he
can keep the fish fresh.

5. The man is listening to the information,
….................. he is taking notes.

3. The clothes are ………on the street,
and a woman is choosing an item.

6. The businessman is ………....to the woman,
and she is ……………..carefully to what he is
saying.

II. Tactic Practice
1. Put the words in the correct order
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1. stopped/ got/ girl/ off / school bus/
the/ the/ and

4. listening to/ is/ the woman/ the man/

and/ explaining/ her/ is.

2. got/ the girl/ medals/ for/ the/ gold/
she/ won/ races/ three/ all.

5. come to/ the teacher/ talk/ wants to/
students/ so/ they/ class.

3. kinds/ many/ of clothes/ are/and /on
for sale/ them/ there are/ labels.
6. writing/ down/the information/ the
man/can’t/ or/ he/ is/ it / remember
2. Make sentences about the pictures with the suggested words
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1. set up/ for/ come

…………………………………
………..

4. late/ wait/ so

…………………………………
………..
…………………………………
………..
…………………………………
……….
…………………………………

……….

2. expensive / but / buy

……………………………………….
…………………………………….....
3. sunny/ so/ open

…………………………………
………..
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…………………………………
………..
…………………………………
………..

III. Test Practice
In this part of the test, you will write ONE sentence that is based on a picture. With each
picture, you will be given two words or phrases that you must use in your sentence. You can
change the forms of the words and you can use the words in any order.
1. birthday/ so/ celebration
4. break/ and

…………………………………………
…………………………………………
2. famous/ come / so

…………………………………………
…………………………………………
3. dirty/ wash / and

………………………………………….
………………………………………….
5. outside/ for/ phone

……………………………………………
……………………………………………
6. hold/ write/ and
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………………………………………
………………………………………

…………………………………………….
…………………………………………….

LESSON 2: COMPOUND SENTENCES
(WITH CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS)
A-LANGUAGE FOCUS
I. Structure
A second way to form a compound sentence is as follows:

Independent clause; + conjunctive adverb, + independent clause
Ex: Salt water boils at a higher temperature than freshwater; therefore, food cooks faster in
salt water.
II. Conjunctive adverbs
To add a similar, equal idea
also
besides
furthermore
in addition
moreover

Community colleges offer preparation for many occupations;
also/besides/furthermore/ in addition/moreover, they prepare students to transfer to a
four-year college or university.

To add an unexpected or surprising continuation
however
nevertheless
nonetheless
still

The cost of attending a community college is low;
however/nevertheless/nonetheless/still, many students need financial aid.

To add a complete contrast
on the other hand Tuition at a community college is low; on the other hand/in contrast, tuition at
in contrast
private schools is high.
To give an alternative possibility
Otherwise

Students must take final exams; otherwise, they will receive a grade of incomplete.
To add an expected result

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accordingly
as a result
consequently
hence
therefore

Native and nonnative English speakers have different needs; accordingly/as a result/
consequently/hence/therefore/thus, most schools provide separate English classes for
each group.

To add an example
for example
for instance

Most colleges now have a writing requirement for graduation; for example/for
instance, students at my college must pass a writing test before they register for their
final semester.

Note: Put a semicolon before and a comma after the conjunctive adverb.
Several transition signals, such as on the other hand, as a result, and for example, act like
conjunctive adverbs; they can also connect independent clauses with a semicolon and a comma.

B-LANGUAGE PRACTICE

Choose the correct conjunctive adverbs
1. The work was new to me………. , it did not seem difficult. (Consequently, Nevertheless)
2. He is old…………. , his mind is still active. (Nonetheless, Therefore)
3. It was very misty. ……….., we could not get a clear view of the mountain. (Hence, However)
4. We had walked several miles……….. , we did not feel tired. (Accordingly, Still)
5. She is a talented actress…………. , she is very beautiful. (Moreover, Thus)
6. We take the bus every day………. , we are familiar with the bus route. (Nevertheless, Thus)
7. The child was sleepy………… , we went home early. (Otherwise, Therefore)
8. The food was delicious………… , the service was excellent. (Likewise, Nevertheless)
9. We looked everywhere. ………, we could not find the keys. (However, Thus)
10. The book is long…………… , the vocabulary is difficult. (Consequently, Furthermore)

C-PRACTICE IN TOEIC
I. Building Language
a- Give some nouns, verbs, conjuctive adverbs which may be used to describe pictures
1-6. Compare with your friends.
b- Complete the following about pictures 1-6 with the given words:
therefore
however
meeting
suitcase empty
got out of

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2. There is a conference; ………….; there
are many cars in front of the building.

1. The restaurant is open; however, it

is .....................................

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. The man is walking; besides, he is holding
a ……………….

3. The tables are set up;…………, there is
no one in the restaurant.

6. They are in the ………….; therefore, they
are wearing formal suits.

4. The man wanted some fresh air; therefore,
he …………..…the car.

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II. Tactic Practice

3. many/ tools/ it/ has/ workshop/ small/
the/ however/ is.

1. foggy/ however/ many/ it/ was/ cars/
there/ were/ on the street/ this morning.

2. The autumn/ coming/ as a result/ yellow
leaves/ falling/ is/ down/ are.
4. are/ sale/ the goods/ on/ hence/
customers/ are/ the shop/ in/ there/ many.

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5. explain/ trying to/ the woman/ is/
nevertheless/ understands/ no one/ her.

6. focusing on/ the exam/ the students/
otherwise/ on time/ can’t/ finish/ are/ th

1. tree/ therefore/ damage

2. vegetables/ besides/ price

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3. close/ thus/ late

5. break/ fix/ as a result

………………………………………….
………………………………………….
4. exercise/ therefore/ help

……………………………………
………………………………………

6. hold/ talk/ also

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………………………………………..
………………………………………
………………………………………..
………………………………………
III. Test Practice
In this part of the test, you will write ONE sentence that is based on a picture. With
each picture, you will be given two words or phrases that you must use in your sentence.
You can change the forms of the words and you can use the words in any order.
1. work/ therefore/ stressed

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2. cold/walk/ however

3. winter/ trees/ hence

5. excited/ thus/ agreement

……………………………………………
…..
……………………………………………
…..

4. taxi/ however/ stop

……………………………………………
…..
……………………………………………
…..
6. outside/ weather/ therefore

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