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listen [|here] WRITING EXERCISE 9: For each of the following writing topics, prepare a plan that shows the type of information you will include in each paragraph of the essay.

1. People have various ways of relieving stress. What are some of the ways that you find most effective in relieving stress? Give reasons and examples to support your response, INTRODUCTION: my ways of relieving stress SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH 1: get away from the stress

(examples): • read a book,see a movie,visit friends

(reason): • necessary to leave s-tress to relieve it ,

(personal story): • a time last month when I was able to finish a difficult assignment after leaving it for a while and going to see a movie SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH 2: get moving

(examples): • go for a walk, go dancing, go to the gym

(reason): • helpful in providing an outlet for stress

(personal story): ~ a time last year when I was finally able to deal with a

problem with a friend after going on a long, long walk. CONCLUSION: • to relieve stress, get away from it and move

• problems seem small and solutions seem clear

2. What famous place would you like to visit? Use details and reasons to support your response.

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3. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Actions speak louder than words.

Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

4. Compare yourself today and yourself five years ago. In what ways are you the same or different? Use specific examples to support your response.

5. Some people prefer to play team sports. while others prefer to play individual sports. Discuss the advantages of each. Then indicate which you prefer and why.

6. What is the best age to marry? Give reasons and examples to support your response.

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7. What are the characteristics of a good teacher? Use reasons and examples to support your response.

8. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Haste makes waste.

Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

9. It can be quite difficult to learn a new language. What do you think are the most difficult aspects of learning a new language? Give reasons and examples to support your response.

10. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

The TOEFL test is a wonderful test!

Use reasons and examples to support your response.