LEVEL 4 - Q1 - WEEK 4

DATE: 24 - 28 October 2016

ANSWER KEY

HANDOUT 1
Part A. Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets without changing
the meaning.
1. Swimming was included in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 by The Olympic
Committee.
2. Diving events were added in 1904.
3. In competitive swimming, the swimming pools are clearly marked. Antiturbulence lane lines
are used to separate the swimmers and keep the water calm.
4. It is said that this actress will turn 90 next month.
She is said to turn 90 next month.
5. It is believed that Tony loves Jennifer.
Tony is believed to love Jennifer.
6. Once fungi were thought to be plants, but now they are classified as a separate kingdom.
7. The status of women has been advanced by legislation
8. Stocks are being bought and sold by traders in a frenzy of activity today on Wall Street.
9. Thousands of photographs of the Great Red Spot will be transmitted by the next Jupiter
space probe.
10. The old Barlow mansion on the hill was slowly being devoured by termites.
Part B. Complete the text with a suitable passive form of the verb in brackets.
1. has been closed
2. is estimated
3. are expected
4. has been forced
5. is
being carried out
6. was being constructed
7. was being built
8. have been told
9. has been done
10. have been accomodated
11. havent been affected
12. will be completed
Part C. Complete the dialogues with much, many or a lot of.
1.many
2. a lot of
3.many
4.many
5.much
6.much
8.much
9.a lot of

7.a lot of

Part D. Complete the web article. Circle the correct words.

1. A lot of
2. a lot of
3. some
4. a lot of
5. some
6. some
7. any
8. any
9. not many
OPINION ESSAY - Handout
Model Essay 1:
1. Thesis statement: Nonetheless, in my opinion there is still a great deal of sexual
discrimination against women within society, and the belief that sexual equality has been
achieved is not altogether accurate.
Topic sentence 1: many women find it very difficult to return to work after having children.
Topic sentence 2: the traditional views of the position of women within society are so deeply
ingrained that they have not really changed.
Topic sentence 3: since families often need two incomes in order to enjoy a good standard of
living, a woman finds herself doing two jobs: one at home and one at the office.
2. Nonetheless However/Nevertheless
To begin with In the first place/Firstly
Obviously Clearly/Apparently/Undoubtedly/
Secondly Another point is that/Next/Moreover

LEVEL 4 - Q1 - WEEK 4
DATE: 24 - 28 October 2016

ANSWER KEY

An example To illustrate, For instance, For example

Thirdly Last but not least/Finally
Therefore Thus/Hence/As a result
Taking these points into consideration All things considered
Needless to say Of course/As one would expect/It goes without saying
Model Essay 2
1. The writer disagrees. The thesis statement supports this. one does not have to be a slave to
fashion in order to look smart.
2. Yes. In the fourth paragraph. In the fourth paragraph, you can sometimes talk about opposing
views but it is not a must.
3. Students own answers.
Model Essay 3: Students own answers
Model Essay 4: Students own answers
Model Essay 5
Beginnings
1. reference to unusual /striking story
2. addresses the reader directly by asking a question
3. use of quotation
Endings
A. summarizes/restates opinion
B. rhetorical question
C. gives the reader something to consider/ thought-provoking statement