EERCISE 9
1)MAIN IDEA:The latest kind of vending machine is different than the old vending machine
SIGNAL WORD : however,in contrast,in general
EXAMPLE : - Work with plasric cards that can be used many times without error
- The new machine sell all kinds of delicious meals.
- These new maschine sell more interesting and better tasting food. This paragraph includes : differences
2)MAIN IDEA : The present day “protables” are better than past “portables”. SIGNAL WORDS : However,unlike,though,surprisingly
EXAMPLE : - the laptop computers weigh only about five pounds.
- They have much more memory capacity than the older computers - The laptops also have larger screens than the older models.
This paragraph includes : differences
3)MAIN IDEA : Electric powered automobiles are similar but also different than gasoline powered automobiles
SIGNAL WORDS : In some ways,like,on the other hand,unlike,in contrast,either EXAMPLE : - The cars are quite similar.
- There is a major difference
- The electric vehicle is totally silent This paragraph includes : both
EXERCISE 10
1)MAIN IDEA :college and high school have some similarities SIGNAL WORDS : In fact,in both places,similarly,also
EXAMPLE : - there are some important similarities between college and high school.
2)MAIN IDEA : The university of bologna in northen italy is different from most north american university
SIGNAL WORDS : One important difference,as well,while,unlike,instead EXAMPLE :- One important difference is its age.
- The university of bologna is different
- North american university are often located outside the city center. - Student meet on the streets,i cafes, and in the courtyards of the
historic buildings
This paragraph includes : differences
3)MAIN IDEA : The tradition of learning foreign languanges in rusia SIGNAL WORDS : In many ways,also,however,one major
difference,second,unlike,the greatest difference,in contrast
EXAMPLE : -These schools are similar to other russian public schools - Their different are quite noticeable
