Unit 10 Tasks December Introductions and Conclusions (1.11)

What is normally found in an introduction? 

1.A

1. A definition of any unfamiliar terms in the title - YES
2. Your opinions on the subject of the essay - NO
3. Mention of some sources you have read on the topic  - depends on the length of the introduction. (long: yes  short: no) 
4. A provocative  idea or question to interest the reader - YES 
5. Your aim or purpose in writing  - YES
6. The method you adopt to answer the questions (for an outline)- It depends (if it is a long piece of writing: YES)
7. Some brief background to the topic - YES
8. Any limitations you set yourself - YES

1.B
1) Some brief background to the topic

2) The method you adopt to answer the questions (for an outline) 

3) The purpose of the writing

4) Mention of some sources you have read on the topic

5) A definition of any unfamiliar terms in the title

6) Any Limitations you set yourself  

2. Introductions - Optional or Essential? 

Definitions of key terms - Optional

Relevant background information - Essential 

Review of work by other writers on the topic -Optional 

Purpose or aim of the paper - Essential 

Your methods and the results you found - Depends on the type of writing

Any limitations you imposed - Optional 

The organisation of your work - Essential 

3.A Opening Sentences 

- Write introductory sentences 

a) How important is it for companies to have women as senior managers? 

Position of women as senior managers will be a sign of equality and women power. 

(b) Are there any technological solutions to global warming? 

Global warming is a very presence issue. However, technological solutions are brought in, in order to tackle this issue.

(c) What can be done to reduce infant mortality in developing countries? 

Nowadays, infant mortality is a big issue and we must make sure that first countries are able to help third world countries. 

(d) Compare the urbanisation process in two contrasting countries.

China and India are both countries that are urbanising rapidly. However, India is still waking up to its urban realities and opportunities.

Practica Unit 10: HE and Descriptive Lead

4. PRACTICE A 

Can everyone benefit from higher education?

Higher education, also known as university education, can come with various benefits to students but also with a few disadvantages. Lately, there has been an increasing demand for higher education worldwide which puts a massive pressure into the national budget. However, higher education leads to a degree to which usually leads to better job employment and opportunities.Therefore, this leads to various problems in higher education such as how we will keep it open for those from poor backgrounds which would like to enter education, who will pay for this and is it fair for those who pay taxes to support students?

One solution to keep it open from the poor backgrounds would be to increase the subsides to the education. That is, since there is being a very big demand of this type of study, it would be logical to give more money to that. Anyway, people to want to pursue a degree are the future of the country and it is sure that government will not waste the public money.

If the government agree to increase the subsides, it can mean higher taxes, and  it will be paid for all of us. Another solutions is to create some scholarships, but it is difficult to find companies which want to spend their valuable money on that. Today, there are some companies that are already doing this and it is working and improving equality within the education sector.

If you believe in equality, you know that is fair to support students equally, because in the future they will be probably be paying taxes for your son or grandson's study and it is impossible to know if a student is going to have a high salary in a future or not,. Therefore, from my point of view, this questions is a bit selfish. And it is no need to make this differentiation between students because as far as possible, they choose what they want to study

Clearly, equality is highly important, especially when it comes to the sector of education. From solutions such as receiving more money towards education from the government to encouraging companies to fund and help out, will help to increase this idea of equality and make sure that individuals will have the education that they deserve including those from poor backgrounds.

Different types of introduction

Descriptive Lead: If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world where would you go and why? 

Steps
Choose one place + brainstorm ideas (adjectives, senses, motions, smells)
Gather ideas

Australia

• Greenery
• animals
• adrenaline
• fresh air of the outback
• Peaceful
• walking elegantly 

The tranquillity of the landscape strikes me as puts me at ease. The peacefulness of the beautiful outback of the country catches my eye whilst I smell the fresh air and take in the beautiful scene of the place. Suddenly, I can see the animals walk elegantly and slowly throughout the horizon as I squint my eyes to get a better look in the beautiful country of Australia. Unfortunately for me, I open my eyes and discover that this was only a dream but this is the place I highly adore to go on vacation. I have heard that this country has many things to discover due to the many safari experiences that it offers and the various different places to visit. 

Unit 10 Introductions and Conclusions Practica

Exercise Outline

I. Exercise is one of the activities to carry out as it helps with the appearance of the body, keeps the body healthy and it helps with depression

II. Keeps body healthy
A. it lowers the risk of various diseases
1. High blood pressure

B. Makes you stay at a healthy weight
1.Helps the heart exercise
2.Helps the mind exercise

III. Helps appearance of the body

A. Helps with weight loss for those who need it
1.Exercise is the easiest natural way to lose weight

B. makes skin look more healthy and stops wrinkles from appearing
1.leads to more confidence 

IV. Helps with depression

A. releases adrenaline and endorphins which makes the body feel good

B. Helps to gain confidence
1. More motivation to go out more
2. Makes daily routines easier 

V. Exercise has many benefits and will impact one's body no matter what 

Why is exercise important? 

Introduction

Exercise is a vital action that we all need in order to keep our bodies healthy. According to a study, people that do exercise tend to live a longer and healthier life.Exercise is one of the activities to carry out as it helps with the appearance of the body, keeps the body healthy and it helps with depression.

Main body

While we do any type of activity for half an hour to an hour,it can help out body to stay and be healthy. First of all, it lowers the risk of various diseases such as high blood pressure. This is because exercises gets the heart pumping and gets you breathing harder. It is important to recognise that the heart is the most important muscle in our body that helps pump blood around. Therefore, it keeps as at a healthy weight and is capable of reducing the risk of getting various diseases.

Exercises also helps with the appearance of the body and how it looks. Scientists say that it makes your skin look better and more healthy and stops wrinkles from appearing. In other words, it keeps you young and it helps people age well such as not getting osteoporosis (weakening of bones) at such an early age. While some bigger people will worry about their appearance, exercise is always the key solution to lose weight for those people who need it.

The most important thing of all that exercise helps with is depression. Depression can take hold of people's lives which makes them lose all sense of motivation to do anything but by going on a run or doing any type of activity that will get your heart rate up, your body releases adrenaline and endorphins which makes an individual feel good and happier. This will also lead to confidence and a better lifestyle as it will most likely make someone feel more motivational about going out and carrying out daily activities when endorphins are released.

Conclusion

Clearly, exercise has many benefits. Depending on the type of exercise, it will impact the body in a different way. From appearance, to releasing endorphins, exercise will always be beneficial for the body.

Unit 10 Introductions and Conclusions

Introduction

... usually five to ten sentences
... catches the reader interest - be attractive
... gives a general idea of the essay
... gives background information about the topic
...points out the THESIS STATEMENT

Conclusion - quite similar to introduction

... summarises the main points/ideas of the essay
... restates the thesis
...makes a final comment about the essay's main idea
...may emphasise an action that you would like the reader to take


Pg 74 Ex 5

a. restates the thesis (using different words) and makes a final comment about the essay's main idea
b. 'English owes some of its interesting and colourful vocabulary to African Americans' (the first sentence of the conclusion restates the thesis statement)

Pg 76 Ex 7

a.  This paragraph discusses health problems . Therefore, it introduces new information.
b. This one if the best concluding paragraph because it summarises how the British Culture has been influenced by other cultures.
c. This paragraph introduces new information which is not what a conclusion should be about.

Unit 9 Outlining an Essay

In this Unit, we will look at;

• the purpose of an outline
• how to write an outline

What's an outline? 

• A short list of the information that appears in your essay
• it begins with a thesis statement
• its show the organisation of the essay
• it tells you which ideas you will discuss (in order)
• It drafts a conclusion

Advantages

• Makes your organised
• You don't forget any important points

page 64 ex 1

Outline of an essay. page 66 ex 2 

Changing English: The African American Influence

I.  African Americans, too, have both contributed new words to English and changed the meanings of some existing words (thesis statement)

Task ex 6 pg 61 - 21/11

Exercise

Thesis Statement: Exercises is one of the activities to carry out as it helps with the appearance of the body, keeps the body healthy and it helps depression

Topic sentence: Keeps body healthy
2 supporting sentences: lowers risk of diseases, decreases the risk of high blood pressure

Topic Sentence: Helps appearance of the body
2 supporting sentences: helps with weight loss, makes skin look more healthy
Topic sentence:Helps with depression
2 supporting sentences: releases adrenaline, helps to gain confidence


Outline of exercise

I. Exercise is one of the activities to carry out as it helps with the appearance of the body, keeps the body healthy and it helps with depression 
II. Keeps body healthy
A. it lowers the risk of various diseases (e.g high blood pressure)
B. Makes you stay at a healthy weight

III. Helps appearance of the body
A. Helps with weight loss for those who need it
B. makes skin look more healthy and stops wrinkles from appearing

IV. Helps with depression
A. releases adrenaline and endorphins which makes the body feel good
B. Helps to gain confidence 

Unit 8 Task November

Government Surveillance

Con

Why? 

• Privacy is an issue/ violates human rights
• It can cost a lot
• It can't stop theft

Gun Ownership

Con

• They are unnecessary for society 
• Gun Ownership starts shootings/unnecessary shooting 
• Criminals have easy access 

Globalization

Pro

Why? 

• Employment
• Education
• It also brings opportunities for productive investment in high growth industries in developing countries. 

Changing your name 

Con

Why? 

• People will need to get used to it
• Have to change all documents which will take some time
• can't access files from the past

Thesis statements:

Government surveillance can be bad for society such as violating human rights, it can costs a lot and it it is not always possible to stop theft with them.

As a result of gun ownership, they are unnecessary for society,start unnecessary shooting and most importantly criminals have easy access. 

Globalization can have its very many advantages such as employment, education and it can also bring opportunities for productive investment in high growth industries in developing countries. 

Changing your name can have consequences such as many people will need to get used to the name, the need of having to change all documents, and you won't be able to access files from the past.

Unit 7 Practica Problem/Solution Climate Change

Climate change, is one of most serious problems in the world that we face today. Our small actions such as using cars when we do not need to, the burning of fossil fuels and coal has had a massive consequence on the planet we live in. Meanwhile, our actions have affected not only the planet but the animals that live within it.
For example, as the planet gets warmer, polar bears have to swim miles and miles to get to another platform of ice. The world is dying right at the hand of human beings and are are not doing anything about it. It is vital that we save the Earth for the next generation.

One solution to the problem is for people to use public transport. In this way, not a lot of cars are used and there is less carbon dioxide that goes into their air. Therefore, it is important to bring awareness for people so they are able to know how to do this. Even when people do not think about making a change, it will make a big change in the long run.

Another solution is renewable energy which does not include the idea of burning fuels and coal. For example, this idea has been about for a lot of years that has worked because according to studies, the planet would have been off worse if renewable energy did not exist. However, because of its existence there have been a major improvement in health, economic and climate.
In conclusion, climate change is a serious subject that should be tackled and with these solutions we can tackle it together.