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 : error
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Work with plasric cards that can be used many times without
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.
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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.
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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.
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Academic succes depends on being a responsible student

Social succes in collage is like 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.
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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
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Their different are quite noticeable

The student are different

This paragraph includes : both