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EXERCISE 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 :
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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 :
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the laptop computers weigh only about five pounds.

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 :
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The cars are quite similar.

There is a major difference
The electric vehicle is totally silent

This paragraph includes : both

Exercise 10

Ideas about Education

1. High schoolgraduates are sometimes nervous about attending collage, because
they fear that everything will be different. In fact, there are some important
similarities between collage and high school. In both places, academic succes
depents on being a responsible student. This means attending classes regulary,
doing your homework, and studying new materials carefully. Similarly, social
succes in collage is like high school. If you have had friends in high school,
chanes are yiu will have friends in collage, too. Collage also resembles high
school in student activities. Musical groups, sports teams, special interest club,
and other activities are found in both institutions.
Main Idea : College and high school have some similarities.
This paragraph includes : Similarities
Signal Words : In fact, in both places, similarly, also
Example :
There are some important similarities between college and high school.
Academic succes depends on being a responsible student.
Social succes in collage is like high school.
2. The university of Bologna in northem Italy is different from most nourth
American university. One important difference is its age. Founded in the tenth
century, it is the oldest university in Europe.its ancident halls give students a
strong sense of history. This is in sharp contrast to the usual attitude of
American students who study in newer surroundings. The University of Bologna
is different, as wekk, because of its location. While North American university
are often located outside the city center, Bolognas campus is in the heart of the
city. Unlike the American university campus, there are no trees or open spaces
near this old Italian institution. Instead, student meet on the streets, in cafes,
and in the courtyards of the historic building.
Main Idea : The university of bologna in northen italy is different from most
north american
University.
This paragraph includes : Differences
Signal Words : One important difference,as well,while,unlike,instead
Example :
One important difference is its age.
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.
3. In Rusia, there is a strong tradition of learning foreign languages. This has les to
the development of specialized foreign languages school. In many ways, these
schools are similar to other Russian publis schools. They are comparable in one
very important way: the student do not have to pay for their education. The

school also teach similar subjects. However, their differences are quite
noticeable. One major difference is taht most of the school subjects are taught
in a foreign language (French, German, or English). Second, the students are
different. Unlike teh students in regular Russian-language schools, students are
selected to attend these school. Quite often they come from familieswith higher
levels of education. The greatest difference lies in the language abilities of the
students. In contrast to other Russian children, they learn to express themselves
fiuently in a foreign language.
Main Idea : The tradition of learning foreign languanges in rusia
This paragraph includes : Both
Signal
Words
:
In
many
ways,also,however,one
difference,second,unlike,the greatest
difference,in contrast.
Example :
These schools are similar to other russian public schools.
Their different are quite noticeable.
The student are different.

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