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EXERCISE
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. The story was so boring that I stopped reading it.
→ The story was too ……………………………………………………………………….
→ The story wasn’t ……………………………………………………………………….
→ It was such ……………………………………………………………………….
→ I wasn’t ……………………………………………………………………….
2. It was such a heavy door that the child couldn’t put it open.
→ The child wasn’t ……………………………………………………………………….
→ The door was too ……………………………………………………………………….
→ The child was so ……………………………………………………………………….
→ The door wasn’t ……………………………………………………………………….
3. The flat was too expensive for him to buy.
→ He wasn’t ……………………………………………………………………….
→ The flat wasn’t ……………………………………………………………………….
→ The flat was so ……………………………………………………………………….
→ It was such ……………………………………………………………………….
4. The trousers are too large for her to wear.
→ The trousers aren’t ……………………………………………………………………….
→ The trousers are so ……………………………………………………………………….
5. I haven’t written to her for two months.
→ I stopped ……………………………………………………………………….
6. It’s very important to be polite to the other.
→ Being ……………………………………………………………………….
7. To walk alone in the park of the city after dark is dangerous.
→ It is ……………………………………………………………………….
8.I think it’s very happy to meet you every day.
→ I think meeting ……………………………………………………………………….
9. He spends one hour reading newspapers.
→ It takes ……………………………………………………………………….

→ The newspapers …………………………………………………………………………………………
21. I am reading an interesting book in my bedroom .
→ An interesting book ……………………………………………………………………………………
22.Mr. Brown can translate this novel into French.
→ This novel ………………………………………………………………………………………………
23. I have just bought a dictionary.
→ A dictionary …………………………………………………………………………………………….
24. Students can do the test easily.
→ The test ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
25. Mr. John hasn’t taught that course since 1985.
→ That course ………………………………………………………………………………………….
26. People believe that the thieves got in through the kitchen window.
=> It …………………………………………………………………………………………
=> The thieves………………………………………………………………………………
27. It is said that she works 16 hours a day.
→ She ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
→ People ………………………………………………………………………………………………
28. They think that the company is planning a new advertising campaign.
→ The company…………………………………………………………………………………………
29. People expect that the soap opera will end next year.
→ It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
→ The soap opera………………………………………………………………………………………
30. Someone rumours that the president has suffered a heart attack.
→ The president…………………………………………………………………………………………
31. We knew that you were in town on the night of the crime.
→ It………………………………………………………………………………………………………
→ You……………………………………………………………………………………………………
32 My father is having David write a composition.
=> My father is having …………………………………………………………………………………
33. We got them to paint our house last week.

14. “If you don’t give me a pay rise. I’ll resign.”
She threatened
15 “I’ll finish the work by the end of this week.”
John promised
16. “You ought to take a break, Andrew.”
She advised
17 “Don’t forget to go to the supermarket after work.”
They reminded
18. “I’m sorry I’m late,” said Mr. Thanh.
Mr. Thanh apologized
19. “Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator”, said Bob
Bob denied
20. “You were cheating”, said David to Henry
David accused
21. “I must see the director,” he cried
He insisted
22. “You won the scholarship. Congratulation,” Mary told me.
Mary congratulated
23. “Why don’t you organize a English competition for our students?”, said Mrs. Lien.
Mrs. Lien suggested
III. Rewrite these sentences, using “I wish …”.
1. I don’t know many people in the town.  I wish _______________________________________
2. Nam cannot go to the party.  I wish ________________________________________________
3. It’s a pity the weather isn’t fine today.  I wish ________________________________________
4. They don’t like milk.  I wish _____________________________________________________
5. We won’t play soccer.  I wish ____________________________________________________
6. I won’t meet her in June.  I wish __________________________________________________
7. She makes ten phone calls everyday.  I wish ________________________________________
8. Hoa has to finish all her homework before school.  I wish ______________________________
IV. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.

6 .My parents didn’t allow me to go, so I had to stay at home.
If
7.Without the air, we would die
→If
8. He didn’t have a raincoat with him and he got wet.
→If
9. He is not a millionaire, so he can’t give you all that you want.
If
10. She loves him so she forgives him easily.
If
11. He didn’t pass the exam, so his parents are disappointed.
If
12. I live far away from my parents.
I wish
13. My friend didn’t phone me yesterday.
I wish
14. She will move to Australia to live with her sister.
I wish
15. It rained very heavily yesterday.
I wish
16. I haven’t got any friends in this city.
I wish
17. They knew each other very well so they were not still reserved.
If
18. I’m sorry I didn’t help you yesterday.
I wish
19. I feel sick because I ate too much ice-cream.
I wish
20. I have to work this Saturday . I wish
21. Tomorrow is a workday. I wish

7. The last time She had an accident was three years ago.
She hasn’t ………………………………………………………
She last …………………………………………………………
It is ……………………………………………………………….
8. I last saw a film about war two months ago .
The last………………………………………………………….
I haven’t……………………………………………………………
It is ………………………………………………………………
9. His brother last went to HCM city twenty years ago
It is ………………………………………………………………
The last time …………………………………………………….
His brother has n’t …………………………………………………
10. This book is so interesting that we can’t help reading it
It is such ……………………………………………………………….
11. The picture is so expensive that nobody can buy it .
It is …………………………………………………………………….
12. The exercise is so difficult that all students can’t do it correctly
The exercise is too ………………………………………………………
The picture is not easy ………………………………………………
This is such ……………………………………………………………….
13. The test is so long that most students can’t finish it on time .
It is such …………………………………………………………………
The test is too……….………………………………………………………
The test is n’t ………………………………………………………………
14. The apple is too high for this boy to touch it
It is such …………………………………………………………………….
The apple is so ……………………………………………………………….
The apple is n’t short ………………………………………………………
25.The box is too big for two boys to put away.
The box is n’t small …………………………………………………………

We last ………………………………………………………….
We haven’t ………………………………………………………
33. The last time She had an accident was three years ago.
She hasn’t ………………………………………………………
She last …………………………………………………………
It is ……………………………………………………………….
34. I last saw a film about war two months ago .
The last………………………………………………………….
I haven’t……………………………………………………………
It is ………………………………………………………………
35. His brother last went to HCM city twenty years ago
It is ………………………………………………………………
The last time …………………………………………………….
His brother has n’t …………………………………………………
36. The last time Mary met her mother was three years ago.
Mary hasn’t ………………………………………………………
Mary last …………………………………………………………
It is ……………………………………………………………….
37. They haven’t played football for ten weeks.
The last time …………………………………………………….
They last ………………………………………………………
It is ……………………………………………………………….
38. Peter has n’t taken exams for a year .
It is ………………………………………………………………
The last ………………………………………………………….
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Peter……………………………………………………………
39. I haven’t been to Ha Noi before .
This is the ………………………………………………………………

7.This is the first time Daisy has ever sent a letter to me .
Daisy has never……………………………………………………….
8.This is the first time my teacher has helped me with this exercise
My teacher has………………………………………………………
9.we havenot seen Titanic film before
This is …………………………………………………………………
10. I havenot been to Ha long before
This is …………………………………………………………………
11. He hasnot sent me a letter before
This is …………………………………………………………………
12. She hasnot met Peter before
This is …………………………………………………………………
13. They havenot done exercise at school before .
This is …………………………………………………………………
14. He hasnot visited Newyork before
This is …………………………………………………………………
15 We havenot got up late before
This is ………………………………………………………………
16.They havenot waited for a bus before
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This is …………………………………………………………………
17. We havenot been to Ha Noi before
This is …………………………………………………………………
18. He hasnot written me a letter before
This is …………………………………………………………………
19. She hasnot read your story before
This is …………………………………………………………………
20. They havenot played truant before .
This is …………………………………………………………………

11. That boy is 10 years old
That …………………………………………………………………………………
12.No sooner had I got money than my mother phoned me
My mother …………………………………………………………………………….
13. These students are sixteen years old
These are …………………………………………………………………………….
14. They have never seen such an interesting film than this one
This is the ……………………………………………………………………………………
15. We have never done such a difficult exercise than this one
This is ……………………………………………………………………………………….
16. He has never had such a terrible accident than this one
This is ……………………………………………………………………………………….
17. She has never read such a good book than this one
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. This …………………………………………………………………………………………
18. It is a two month course about English
The course about about English lasts ………………………………………………………….
19.I have never met such a beautiful girl than Mary
Mary is ………………………………………………………………………………………….
20. This is the most difficult work We have ever done
We have …………………………………………………………………………………………
21. that is the easiest way to climb We have ever known
We have …………………………………………………………………………………………
22. This is the youngest girl I have ever seen
I ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
23.This is the most intelligent student I have ever
I have ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
24. This is the funniest story I have ever heard .
I have ……………………………………………………………………………………………

12. we would prefer you to play the music now
We would rather………………………………………………………………………….
13. he would prefer you to work hader.
He would rather………………………………………………………………………….
14. Mary would prefer you to meet her at the airport
Mary would rather………………………………………………………………………….
15. Peter would prefer Mary to cook the meal today
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Peter would rather………………………………………………………………………….
16.I prefer to drink beer and coffee
I would rather…………………………………………………………………………………
17. They prefer to go to the cinema
They would rather……………………………………………………………………………
18. he prefers to write letter in the evening
He would rather…………………………………………………………………………………
19. We prefer to get up late on Sunday
We would rather…………………………………………………………………………………
20.I prefer to meet her at school everyday
We would rather…………………………………………………………………………………
21. I prefer to go to the cinema rather than to stay here with you
I would rather…………………………………………………………………………………
22. We prefer cooking the meal to eating in a restaurant
We would rather…………………………………………………………………………………
23. He prefers to play tennis rather than to watch it on TV
He would rather…………………………………………………………………………………
24.Mary prefers watching TV to going to the theatre
Mary would rather………………………………………………………………………………
1/ They once started the machines by hand
They used …………………………………………………………………………

17/ They played the game well to win the gold medal
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They played………………………………………………………………………
18/ I used to come to school late
I once ……………………………………………………………………………
19/ We used to meet Mary in the park
We donot ………………………………………………………………………….
20/ They used to get up early on Sundays
They………………………………………………………………………………
21/we couldnot go to school because it rained
Because of …………………………………………………………………………
22/ she couldnot tell you about that because she felt ashamed
Because of …………………………………………………………………………
23/the boy couldnot work hard because he was hungry
Because of …………………………………………………………………………
24/ no one can build the cottage because it rained heavily
Because of …………………………………………………………………………
25/ all the cars stopped because there was a cow in the street
Because of …………………………………………………………………………
1/ he does almost no work
He hardly………………………………………………………………………………………
2/ I understood very little of what the teacher said
I could hardly …………………………………………………………………………………
3/ we heard almost nothing
We hardly……………………………………………………………………………………
4/ They learned almost no lessons
They hardly …………………………………………………………………………………
5/ The writer wrote almost no plays
The writer hardly …………………………………………………………………….……

20/ Everybody prided themselves on the result of the match yesterday
Everybody is …………………………………………………………………………… …….
21/ The building has fifteen stories
The building is as high…………………………………………………………………… …
22/ Nam calls home four times a week
Nam calls home as many ……………………………………………………………………
23/ we waited for them from 2.00 to 2.30
We waited as long………………………………………………………… …………………
24/ Lan was able to ride from here to Ha Noi
Lan was able to ride as far ……………………………………………….…………………….
25/ The airline weighed our lungage at thirty kilogrames
The airline weighed our luggage as heavy……………………………………………………
26/ The book has 163 pages
The book is as many………………………………………………………………………….
27/ The house has five bedrooms
The house is as many ………………………………………………………………………….
1 / he will set down and then his performance will improve
Once ………………………………………………………………………
2 / He will do what he has said
Once ………………………………………………………………………
3/ My daughter will reach the age of 18 and then she will be able to drive .
Once ………………………………………………………………………
4/ This highway will be completed and then the regional economy will develop
Once ………………………………………………………………………
5/ her brother will finish high school and then she will go to college
Once ………………………………………………………………………
6/ they will finish homework and then he will go to the party
Once ………………………………………………………………………
7/ Mary will ask you and then she will do the work himself
Once ………………………………………………………………………

22/ Once I have finished the book , I will give it to you
I will………………………………………………………………………
23/ Once you have seen this film , you will like it
You will……………………………………………………………………
24/ It is not long before they will play for our team
They………………………………………………………………………
25/ It is not long before the teacher will come here
The teacher……………………………………………………………
26/It is not long before Mary gets used to living here
Mary ………………………………………………………………….
1 / I rarely buy any sweets at school
Rarely ………………………………………………………………………
2 / he never buys a paper without reading the whole thing
Never ………………………………………………………………………
3/.we seldom have enough time to read
Seldom ………………………………………………………………………
4/ She will hardly ever go to school late
Hardly ………………………………………………………………………
5/ he rarely has any money in pocket
Rarely ………………………………………………………………………
6/ The teacher rarely smiles at students
Rarely ………………………………………………………………………
7/ I hadn’t known him until he called my name
Not until……………………………………………………………………
8/ My teacher is no longer teaching in this school
No longer ……………………………………………………………………
9/ This rich man seldom helps the poor
Seldom ……………………………………………………………………
10/ She has never seen such a beautiful sight
Never ……. ………………………………………………………………….

25/ her only brother was always emulated
The only person ……………………………………………………………………….
26/ that boy got on the bus last
The last person ……………………………………………………………………….
Question5 : rewrite the second sentence without changing of the first one
1. They haven’t made a big mistake for two months .
It is ………………………………………………………………………….
She last……………………………………………………………………….
The last ……………………………………………………………………
1. He last played tennis a year ago
He hasn’t …………………………………………………………………
It is ………………………………………………………………………….
The last ……………………………………………………………………
2. It is ten years since we last bought a computer
We have n’t …………………………………………………………………
The last……………………………………………………………………….
We last ………………………………………………………………………
3. We have never seen a good film before.
This is ………………………………………………………………………….
This was ………………………………………………………………………
4. This is the first time he got married aboard
He …………………………………………………………………………….
This will be …………………………………………………………………
5. The teacher has never given students 10 mark before
This is …………………………………………………………………….…….
6. Mary has never asked her mother for money before
This is ………………………………………………………….…………………
This was ………………………………………………………………………
This will be …………………………………………………………………
7. This is the first time She has ever been to Tam Dao resort

I last …………………………………………………………
The last …………………………………………………………
It is ……………………………………………………………
5. My father has n’t given me money for ten years
It is ten ………………………………………………………….
The last …………………………………………………………
My father ………………………………………………………
6. It is fifteen years since we last visited Ha Long bay.
The last …………………………………………………………
We last ………………………………………………………….
We haven’t ………………………………………………………
7. The last time She had an accident was three years ago.
She hasn’t ………………………………………………………
She last …………………………………………………………
It is ……………………………………………………………….
8. I last saw a film about war two months ago .
The last………………………………………………………….
I haven’t……………………………………………………………
It is ………………………………………………………………
9. His brother last went to HCM city twenty years ago
It is ………………………………………………………………
The last time …………………………………………………….
His brother has n’t …………………………………………………
10. The last time Mary met her mother was three years ago.
Mary hasn’t ………………………………………………………
Mary last …………………………………………………………
It is ……………………………………………………………….
11. They haven’t played football for ten weeks.
The last time …………………………………………………….
They last ………………………………………………………

This is …………………………………………………………………
13. They havenot done exercise at school before .
This is …………………………………………………………………
14. He hasnot visited Newyork before
This is …………………………………………………………………
15 We havenot got up late before
This is ………………………………………………………………
16.They havenot waited for a bus before
This is …………………………………………………………………
17. We havenot been to Ha Noi before
This is …………………………………………………………………
18. He hasnot written me a letter before
This is …………………………………………………………………
19. She hasnot read your story before
This is …………………………………………………………………
20. They havenot played truant before .
This is …………………………………………………………………
21. He hasnot visited Newyork before
This is …………………………………………………………………
22 He has not stayed up late before
This is ………………………………………………………………
23. They have not watched football at the stadium before .
This is …………………………………………………………………
24. We have not visited New york before
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This is …………………………………………………………………
25 We have not gone to bed late before
This is ………………………………………………………………
Rewrite the following sentences, beginning with “ It was not until………………”

It was only when……………………………………………………………………………
Not until …………………………………………………………………………………….
9/ I didn’t meet him until he said sorry to me
It was not ……………………………………………………………………………………
It was only when……………………………………………………………………………
Not until …………………………………………………………………………………….
10/ He didn’t get up until 7. ……………………………………………………………
It was not ……………………………………………………………………………………
It was only when……………………………………………………………………………
Not until …………………………………………………………………………………….
11. She didn’t write to him until she received a letter from him.
It was not ……………………………………………………………………………………
It was only when……………………………………………………………………………
Not until …………………………………………………………………………………….
12. The boys didn’t stop singing until their teacher came.
It was not ……………………………………………………………………………………
It was only when……………………………………………………………………………
Not until …………………………………………………………………………………….
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13. Lan didn’t go abroad until she was 35.
It was not ……………………………………………………………………………………
It was only when……………………………………………………………………………
Not until …………………………………………………………………………………….
14. She didn’t recover her confidence until that morning
I was not until ………………………
It was only when……………………………………………………………………………
Not until …………………………………………………………………………………….
15. He didn’t arrive at the office until half past nine.
It was not until …………………………

23. She didn’t stop learning German until the age of 24.
It was not until………………………
It was only when……………………………………………………………………………
Not until …………………………………………………………………………………….
24. I couldn’t finish my project until Mark helped me.
It was not until…………………………
It was only when……………………………………………………………………………
Not until …………………………………………………………………………………….
25. The didn’t pay the bill until the electricity was cut off.
It was not until……………………………………
It was only when……………………………………………………………………………
Not until …………………………………………………………………………………….
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26. I didn’t sleep until midnight.
It was not until………………………………………
It was only when……………………………………………………………………………
Not until …………………………………………………………………………………….
Rewrite the following sentences, using It was not until
1. No one could leave the stadium until 2.30.
_____________________________________________
2. She weren't allowed to open her presents until her birthday.
_____________________________________________
3. We didn't have any holiday until last summer.
_____________________________________________
4. She didn't stop learning German until the age of 24.
_____________________________________________
5. I couldn't finish my project until Mark helped me.
_____________________________________________
5. I didn't sleep until midnight.

Mary’s illness.………………………………………………………………
If it hahn’t……………………………………………………………….
10.They couldn’t win the cup because of the heavy rain
The heavy rain ………………………………………………………………
If it hahn’t……………………………………………………………….
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WRITNG TEST
Mô tả tiêu chí đánh giá Điểm tối đa
1. Bố cục 0,40
• Câu đề dẫn chủ đề mạch lạc
• Bố cục hợp lí rõ ràng phù hợp yêu cầu của đề bài
• Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở bài đến kết luận
2. Phát triển ý 0,25
• Phát triển ý có trình tự logic
• Có dẫn chứng, ví dụ, … đủ để bảo vệ ý kiến của mình
3. Sử dụng ngôn từ 0,30
• Sử dụng ngôn từ phù hợp với nội dung
• Sử dụng ngôn từ đúng văn phong/ thể loại
• Sử dụng từ nối các ý cho bài viết uyển chuyển
4. Nội dung 0,30
• Đủ thuyết phụ người đọc
• Đủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận
• Độ dài: Số từ không nhiều hơn hoặc ít hơn so với quy định 5%
5. Ngữ pháp, dấu câu và chính tả 0,25
• Sử dụng đúng dấu câu
• Chính tả: Viết đúng chính tả
*Lỗi chính tả gây hiểu nhầm / sai lệch ý sẽ bị tính một lỗi (trừ 1% điểm
bài viết)
* Cùng một lỗi chính tả lặp lại chỉ tính là một lỗi

way. Sometimes my mom is so busy doing house work or tired but if I need her help, she
stops and comes to me.
For example, Last year when I was riding my bike, I crashed into a tree and my mom was
the only one there to help me up and get me patched up with some huge bandages. After she
did that, she helped me a lot getting everywhere because it hurt when I walked.
Thirdly, my mom takes good care of me. When I get illness my mom not only gives the
medicine but also stays with me massaging my head and make sure that I get the rest I need.
My lovely mom always supports, helps, hugs, kisses, gives me confidence, listens, makes
me laugh, cheers me up, wipes my tears. My mother will be in my mind forever… I hope to
get your letter soon, thank for your reading !!!
Best wishes to you and your family,

Lan
TOPIC 2:
WRITE ABOUT A SPORTING EVENT YOU SAW RECENTLY.
As a huge sports fan I’d say that the most widespread sporting event would probably be
the Summer Olympic Games which is held once every four years. Hence the sporting event I
will talk about is the 2012 Olympics Games which were held in London.
Firstly, As you may know the Olympics Games is a sporting event where athletes from
all over the world compete against each other while representing their own countries. It
includes different types of sports such as ball sports, athletics, gymnastics and… etcetera.
Secondly, I am quite fond of swimming so I remember one evening I and my father
were watching the 1500m free style on television. When I was watching this I was thinking
about how long and how hard the swimmers must have trained in order for them to swim
1500m without stopping. To my surprise the winner of this race was actually a Chinese
competitor, Sun Young. My father was really overjoyed and cheerful because China has
never won a gold medal in swimming before. The next day this event was all over the news
and all the media was praising him.
In conclusion I and my family like the summer Olympic games in 2012 so much
because all the competitors do all their best and the relationship between them is so close

remains almost intact. All the houses were made of rare wood, decorated with lacquered
boards and panels engraved with Chinese characters. Pillars were also carved with
ornamental designs. There is no shortage of bacon in town, but Cao Lầu is the dish that one
simply can not miss. Prices and service are rightfully on par with the latest venues in major
cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. People are very friendly in Hoi An. Over the last few
years, Hoi An has become a very popular tourist destination in Vietnam.
TOPIC 5: Write a paragraph about one of the football matches you like best
To celebrate the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union's Foundation Day, our School's
Sports Club recently played a friendly football match with Hanoi School's Football Team.
The match was held on February 28th, at 4:00 pm at My Dinh stadium. In the first half, our
team played pretty well. They tried to keep the ball away from the goal and as near to our
rival's as possible. By a combination of passing and dribbling, the opponents gave a shot into
our goal. Fortunately, our goalie could catch the ball. All the stands seemed to be exploded
with merry and exciting shouts. And all the schoolboys and girls jumped up and down
cheering. In the second half, both teams played beautifully and skilfully and tried to score
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the goal, but no-one succeeded. Finally it was a draw. When the game was over, all of us
were happy to have a fair game. I think all the schools in the area should hold such a friendly
game to tie up and promote the friendship and solidarity together.
TOPIC 6:. Your school organizes a competition for students to write about "The world
in which I would like to live in the year 2020."
"My ideal world would be a peaceful one. There are no wars or conflicts(mâu thuẩn)
between nations. People won't have to live under the threat of terrorism (khủng bố) but all
live together in harmony (sống hòa thuận với nhau). Everyone has a job to do and there is a
good healthy standard of living for all. I would also wish to live in a clean healthy
environment with less noise and less pollution. There are more and larger parks where
children can play and wildlife can be protected. But my main desire is to see people less
materialistic (vật chất), less selfish, less violent and more loving than they are now."
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Example:
There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First,
Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services
at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught
by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally,
Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots
of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.
2. Supporting Details
What are supporting sentences?
They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of a paragraph.
What do they do?
They give details to develop and supportthe main idea of the paragraph.
How do I write them?
You should give supporting facts, details, and examples.
Example:
There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada
has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a
reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are
taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university.
Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many
parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.
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3. Closing Sentence
What is the closing sentence?
The closing sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph.
What does it do?
It restates the main idea of your paragraph.
How do I write one?
Restate the main idea of the paragraph using different words.

• Why should people be interested in this topic?
• Why is this topic important?
5. Find the main idea of your paragraph or essay. Choose the most important point you
are going to present. If you cannot decide which point is the most important, just choose one
point and stick to it throughout your paragraph or essay.
6. Organize your facts and ideas in a way that develops your main idea. Once you have
chosen the most important point of your paragraph or essay, you must find the best way to
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