ideas that will be present in the topic sentences. In subsequent pages, we’ll look at how
this is done. But first, let’s try an exercise in writing topic sentences.
Exercise:
Write a
topic sentence
for each of the supporting paragraphs shown below. These
paragraphs are taken from different Task 2 essays in this book.
1.
____________________________________________________. Firstly, fast
food restaurants are plentiful and provide take-away meals that can be consumed on the
run, so busy individuals do not have to sacrifice valuable time to eat their meals. Pre-
packaged meals can also be prepared at home with little effort
and can be prepared in
minutes. However, fast food also has its disadvantages. For example, fast food is often
expensive. Fast food is frequently
high in fat and salt, which,
when consumed on a
regular basis, can contribute to health problems like obesity and high blood pressure.
2.
______________________________________________________________________________________.
Mobile phones make it easy for parents to keep in touch with their children. Also, many
people today have mobile phones which access the Internet, so they can not only
communicate with their mobile phones, but also send e-mails, and conduct business via
their phones. This is extremely advantageous as it means that people do not have to be
confined to their homes or offices in order to get in touch with friends, family, or
business associates; communication can take place anywhere and at any time.
3.
___________________________________________________.
These types
of people may choose to live in the same city their entire lives, choose one job or career
path and follow it until they retire. For example, I have a neighbour that has lived in the
same house since his childhood, became a music teacher, and stayed in that job for the
entirety of his working life; his career choice was conducive to his preference to avoid
change. This type of lifestyle is comforting to many people as they know what to expect
each day; there are few unknowns and the maps of their lives are predictable and reliable.
4.
________________________________________________________________________.
Firstly, a child that learns how to compete and succeed will have advantages over the
child who shies away from competition. For example, the child that has competitive drive
and words hard to excel will create opportunities for himself or herself, and will be better
equipped to handle challenges and find solutions. Healthy competition can benefit
society by encouraging individuals to work hard, strive and succeed.
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