TOPIC SENTENCES

Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph. ___________________________ I usually go skiing every weekend in the winter even though it is expensive. I love the feeling of flying down a mountain. The views are beautiful from the top of a mountain and along the trails. Even the danger of falling and getting hurt can’t keep me away from the slopes on a winter day.

• Skiing is expensive.

• Skiing is my favourite sport.

• Skiing is dangerous.

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Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph. ________________________ I enjoy summer sports like water skiing and baseball. The weather is usually sunny and hot, so I can go to the beach almost every day. Gardening is my hobby and I spend many summer days working in my garden. Unfortunately, the days pass too quickly in summer.

• I like to garden in summer.

• Summer is my favourite season.

• Summer is too short.

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Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph. ______________________________________________. First of all, we need money to repair old roads and build new roads. We also need more to pay teachers’ salaries and to pay for services such as trash collection. Finally, more tax money is needed to give financial help to the poor citizens of the city. It is clear that the city will have serious problems if taxes are not raised soon.

• We should raise city taxes.

• City taxes are too high.

• City taxes pay for new roads.

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Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph. __________________________________. For example, a person can have breakfast in New York, board an airplane, and have dinner in Paris. A businesswoman in London can instantly place an order with a factory in Hong Kong by sending a fax. Furthermore, a schoolboy in Tokyo can turn on a TV and watch a baseball game being played in Los Angeles.

• Airplanes have changed our lives.

• Advances in technology have made the world seem smaller.

• The fax machine was an important invention.

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Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph. ______________________________________. One thing you must consider is the quality of the university’s educational program. You also need to think about the school’s size and location. Finally, you must be sure to consider the university’s tuition to make sure you can afford to go to school there.

• It is expensive to attend a university in the United States.

• There are several factors to consider when you choose a university to attend.

• You should consider getting a good education.

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Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph. ____________________________. First, many schools require two or more years of foreign language study for graduation. Secondly, learning other languages helps us communicate with people from other countries. Also, knowing a foreign language can lead to job opportunities. Finally, for many people, studying foreign languages is fun There are many reasons to learn a foreign language.

• In the USA, many students study Spanish language.

• It is important to learn foreign languages.

• In college people need to know foreign languages

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Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph. ________________________. Fruits are delicious. Examples of fruits are apples, oranges and bananas. Fruits have many vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Potassium. For these reasons, it’s a good idea to eat lots of fruit.

• Everyone loves fruit.

• Fruit is a delicious fruit to eat.

• Fruit is a healthy and tasty food.

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Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph. ______________________. Children who have a cellphone can call for help in an emergency. Also they can always communicate with their parents. Finally, cellphones help children stay in contact with friends. For these reasons, when possible, children should have a cellphone.

• There are many types of cellphones.

• Cellphones help children call friends and parents.

• Having a cellphone can help children in several ways.

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Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph. ____________________________________________When Ken wanted to enter a good university, he had to study hard to pass the examination. The first time he took the exam, he did not do well, and he felt very discouraged. But he knew he wanted to study at that university, so he studied more. The next year, he tried to take the exam again. The second time, he did very well, and now he is studying engineering. I believe Ken is a good role model for me, and he has taught me that never giving up is the best way to succeed.

• One of my closest friends, named Ken, is a person I can trust.

• My friend Ken is a very successful student.

• I admire my friend Ken because he doesn’t give up.

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Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph. _____________________________________________________. Many children begin learning to play football when they are very young. You often can see them playing at school or in the streets around their houses. In high school, students may play football for a team and compete in tournaments. If a player is very good, he might go on to play for a professional team. People in my country love to watch football on T.V. and also go to games whenever they can. Many people have a favorite team or player, and everyone loves to talk about matches and competitions. Football is really like a national sport in my country.

• I love to play football, and I hope I can become a professional player one day.

• There are many popular sports in my country, but the most popular sport is football.

• Football is a difficult sport to learn to play well.

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