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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

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There are two reasons I hate big cities. First of all, big cities are full of noise 24/7. You can
hear horns honking, traffic roaring, music blaring, and people talking at all hours of the day and
night. It is never quiet in a big city. Second, I hate big cities because of their anonymity. No one
knows or cares about you. Neighbors who have lived next door to each other for many years
don't even know each others' names. You can be very lonely in a big city.

a. In brief, big cities are noisy, lonely places to live.
b. In conclusion, I prefer to live in a small town, where it is quieter and people are
friendlier.
c. Also, big cities have a lot of crime.

B. Write a concluding sentence for the following paragraphs.

Paragraph 1
Goldfish have three characteristics that make them good pets. First of all, goldfish are very
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quiet. They don't bark, howl, meow, chirp, squawk, screech, or race around the house at night
while you and your neighbors are trying to sleep. Second, they are economical. You can buy a
goldfish at your local pet store for about 50¢, and a small bowl for it costs less than $3.00. Water
is practically free. Also, they eat only a pinch of dried fish food daily, so their food bill is quite
low. Third, goldfish are very well behaved. They don't have teeth, so they can't chew your
furniture or bite your guests. They don't ever go outside, so they can't dig holes in your garden.
In addition, you don't have to spend hours teaching them commands, such as "Sit!" or "Lie
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The island nation of Singapore, the smallest nation in Asia, is one of the best cities in the
world to live in and to visit. First of all, Singapore is a very safe city. It has a very low crime rate.
Citizens and tourists alike can walk the streets at night without fear. Also, Singapore is very clean.
The nation has very strong antilittering laws, so there is almost no litter anywhere. Third,
Singaporeans come from many different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, but they live
together in peace. Finally, Singapore's economy is one of the healthiest in Asia, so its people
enjoy a very high standard of living.
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C. Choose five topics from Practice 3 on page 44 and write a concluding

sentence for each. Try to use a different conclusion signal in each one.

1. Topic ___
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2. Topic ___
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