Review (Grade XI)

Choose the best topic sentence.
The main reason for this is the lack of employment opportunities available in country areas because machines are increasingly replacing people. Young people in particular often find it difficult to find employment. Another reason is the lack of social activities available in rural areas.

• It is difficult for young people to live in rural areas.

• People are moving away from the country in search of a better lifestyle in the cities.

• There are not enough jobs available in rural areas.

• Urban life is much better than rural life.

Choose the best topic sentence.

In the city, more cars mean more traffic jams and therefore slower speeds. In contrast, country roads have less traffic and the drivers are able to drive at much higher speeds. Additionally, the average trip is much longer in the country compared to the city, and so the chances of a driver falling asleep at the wheel are much greater in the country.

• Cars travel much faster in country areas.

• Although there are more cars in the city than in the country, it is generally much safer driving in the city.

• A reduction in the number of cars on city roads is the best way to make city driving safer.

• Sleepy drivers are a major hazard on country roads.

Choose the best topic sentence.

A very positive finding was that 95 per cent indicated the community made them feel either very welcome or somewhat welcome. Two-thirds felt that that were made very welcome. The immigrants are likely to take part in the activities organised by local communities and in sport or different hobbies. There is also a relatively high level of interaction between rural immigrants and their neighbours, with 87 per cent of respondents having visited their neighbours since moving to their current place.

• Immigrants approve of Australian country life.

• Most immigrants have great neighbours in rural Australia.

• Rural communities are the best places to live in Australia.

• Immigrants enjoy a sense of community in rural Australia

The bus was full, _____ they walked to home.

• but

• so

• because

• even though

Maxi was tired, _____ he kept running.

• in adition

• and

• but

• so

Do you want to sit on the chair _____ on the ground?

• but

• and

• nor

• or

My bedroom was very cold … I forgot to close the window.

• therefore

• because

• despite

• although

I like to run ____ jump on the playground. 

• and

• so

• because

• although

Hunard injured his ankle ______taking part in the marathon.

• because

• beside

• while

• for

You should not climb the mountain _______ someone is with you.

• if

• unless

• since

• because