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listen [|here] WRITING EXERCISE 12: For each outline of an essay, write sentences to introduce each of the supporting paragraphs. You should use a combination of transition expressions and transition sentences.

1. INTRO: a decision about whether or not to own a car in a big city

SP1: • the advantages of owning a car In a big city

SP2: • the disadvantages of owning a car in a big city SP1: The advantages of having a car in a big city are numerous. SP2: There may be numerous advantages to owning a car in a big city: however, there are also distinct disadvantages

2. INTRO: the types of reading that I enjoy

SP1: • science fiction

SP2: • romances

SP3: • sports magazines

SP1:

SP2:

SP3:

3. INTRO: a preference for traveling alone or traveling in groups

SP1: • benefits of traveling alone

SP2: • benefits of traveling in groups SP1:

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4. INTRO: characteristics leading to success as a student

SP1:

• self-motivation SP2:

• desire to succeed SP3:

• joy in learning

SP1:

SP2:

SP3:

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5. INTRO: living for today versus living for tomorrow

SP1: • people who have a philosophy of living for today

SP2: •. people who have a philosophy of living for tomorrow SP1: SP2: 6. INTRO: my reasons for going to the movies all the time

SP1: • to be entertained rather than taught

SP2: • to feel good rather than depressed SP1: SP2: 7. INTRO: advice to someone trying to learn a new language

SP1: • listen to videos, television programs, radio programs in the new language

SP2: • talk with native speakers of the language every chance you get

SP3: • read newspapers, magazines, books in the new language SP1: SP2: SP3: 8. INTRO: steps the government should take to protect the Earth's environment

SP1 : • educate people about the causes and effects of environmental damage SP2: • create and enforce laws that penalize those who damage the environment SP3: • reward those who are environmentally conscious with tax incentives SP1: SP2: SP3:

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