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Reading
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
English Writing Core I
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► This course is for foreign students to learn basic academic writing skills.
The course is divided into three classes according to the results of a placement test.
► The placement test is on Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00 in Bldg. 10 Room 1.
▸ After the test, students must visit the student office by September 9 to register.
This is a half-year course, and students who have completed one level can enter the
next level in the spring term without taking the placement test.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Prof. Smith
Friday 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Friday 10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Bldg. 12 Room 1
"Advanced Writing Strategies
Level 1: This course introduces students to the basics of English academic writing.
Students will begin by learning how to write a coherent paragraph and then apply
this skill to writing a five-paragraph essay. They will learn how to create an
effective thesis statement, topic sentences, introduction and conclusion, as well as
how to organize supporting sentences logically. Students are required to submit one
single-paragraph composition, one essay outline and two essays on pre-selected
topics at the end of the course for assessment.
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Green Valley University, Autumn Semester
Level 2: In this course students focus on gaining an in-depth understanding of the
form and function of *argumentative writing and compare and contrast representative
essays. Emphasis is placed on writing effective thesis statements and developing
paragraphs. Students also learn effective citation, paraphrasing and summarizing
skills. Reading academic articles to improve their writing style and vocabulary is a
key feature of this course. Assessment is based on two short essays and a
paraphrasing and summarizing task.
4 Bldg.
19 pre-selected
24 paraphrase
Prof. Simpson
Prof. Wheeler
Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Monday 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:45 a.m-12:00 p.m.
Monday 1:20 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
Bldg. 10 Room 1
"Have Fun Writing"
Bldg. 10 Room 5
"Essay Writing Skills"
Level 3: For more experienced students, this course aims to develop advanced essay.
writing skills. Emphasis is placed on taking a position in an argumentative essay,
researching, evaluating sources and logically developing ideas throughout the essay
Students will also learn how to effectively integrate a range of sources into their
writing. Assessment is based on one long essay on an academic topic chosen by the
student.
(379 words)
* office hours: 大学の研究室などで教員に面談が可能な時間帯
thesis statement: (エッセイの) 主題文 argumentative:
Words & Phrases
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9 Prof.
20 assessment
29 take a position
15 coherent
21 in-depth
31 integrate A into B
19 composition
24 citation
31 a range of~
Read the passage and put T (True) or F (False) in the brackets.
(各2点)
(1) Students cannot choose the level of the course they want to take.
(2) Students who have finished the level 2 course can enter the level 3 course without
taking a test.
( )
(3) All students, whichever level they are taking, must submit at least one essay on a
topic chosen by the student for assessment.
)
2 Questions
Answer the following questions.
[1] Choose one word which has the same pronunciation as the underlined part of the
following word from the passage.
(4点)
thesis a. beneath
b. breathe
c. worthy d. smooth
[2] Complete the answer to the following question.
"What is a placement test?"
"It is a test to
[3] Hiroshi wants to see the lecturer of the Level 2 course to ask some questions. Tell him
what to do to see the lecturer.
(6点)
[4] Choose the suitable word for each blank.
(1) Level 1 students focus on how to write logical and well
paragraphs.
a. devised
b. organized
c. known
(2) Level 3 students have to make their opinion
essay.
a. correct
b. decent
c. clear
[5] Choose the suitable phrase for the blank.
"Level 2 students are required to fully understand
a. what argumentative writing is
b. how important it is to write an effective thesis statement
c. what the basic structure of English academic writing is
d. how argumentative writing is evaluated
3 Listening Quiz
(1) a. Visit the lecturer at the specified time.
b. Go to Room 1 in Building 10 by September 9.
d. spoken
d. different
(5点)
c. Buy the textbook during the specified period.
d. Register at the student office by the closing day.
(2) a. To learn how to organize supporting sentences logically.
b. To improve their writing style and vocabulary.
c. To create an effective thesis statement.
d. To develop ideas logically throughout the essay.
(各4点)
Listen to the recording and choose the best option.
in an argumentative
(5点)
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回 (各3点)
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