LPE2503 ACADEMIC WRITING
LECTURE NOTES 4 (ANSWER KEY)
EXERCISE 1
a. Sentence 3
b. Sentence 6 & 7
c. Off topic sentence: Sentence 6 & 10
New paragraph starts at sentence 7
Topic sentence:
Sentence 1: Physical health is one of the factors that causes stress among college
students.
Sentence 7: Relationships with friends and significant others can also cause stress
among college students.
EXERCISE 2
a. Latin is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European
languages. It was originally spoken in the area around Rome, known as Latium. Through
the power of the Roman Republic, Latin became the dominant language in Italy, and
subsequently throughout the Western Roman Empire, before eventually becoming a
dead language. Latin has contributed many words to the English language. Together
with the Ancient Greek, Latin was used in English descriptions of theology, sciences,
medicine and law. Latin was the language of international communication, scholarship
and science until well into the 18th century, when vernaculars which include the
Romance languages replaced it. Latin remains the official language of the Holy See and
the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.
b. Zebras are primarily grazers and can subsist on lower-quality vegetation. They are
preyed on mainly by lions and typically flee when threatened. Zebras live in stable
harems consisting of an adult male or stallion, several adult females or mares and their
young or foals. Zebras communicate with various vocalisations, body postures and facial
expressions. Zebras bond with each other through social grooming. The dazzling stripes
that Zebras have make them among the most recognisable mammals. They have been
featured in art and stories in Africa and beyond. Historically, Zebras have been
highly sought after by exotic animal collectors, but unlike horses and
donkeys, Zebras have never been truly domesticated.
EXERCISE 3
Curry is a generic word used in Anglo-Indian and English cuisine for dishes with a
sauce seasoned with spices. The spices commonly include turmeric, cumin, coriander,
ginger and chili pepper, among others. In southern India, leaves from the curry tree may also
be included. Turmeric is the main ingredient for this spicy concoction. With its warm and
bitter taste, it is used to flavour and colour the sauce along with the curry powder, butter and
cheese. The precise selection of spices for this famous dish is a matter of national or
regional cultural tradition. Outside the Indian subcontinent, the term ‘curry’ is used to
describe dishes of Southeast Asia which use coconut milk or spice pastes and are
commonly eaten over rice. Curry may contain fish, meat, poultry or shellfish, either alone or
in combination with vegetables.
EXERCISE 4
a. Firstly, students should make an effort to enhance their employability upon graduation.
One of the strategies is by obtaining expert career guidance before choosing their field
of studies. This will enable students to identify and acquire the right skills and
knowledge needed in the job market. To gain employment in today's challenging
economic situation, students’ hard skills need to be complemented by a good blend of
employability skills. They need to have a broad knowledge spectrum and the ability to
apply that knowledge to the work within their chosen industry. Besides, they should also
be able to apply their skills and identify strategies to facilitate transferability to other
workplaces.
b. Educators assert that computer technology provides students with many advantages for
language learning. Firstly, using computer technology provides students with learning
autonomy. Students can be independent, and they can have access to learning
materials at any time of the day. For example, students are able to access various
authentic reading materials 24 hours a day either at school or at home. Computer
technology is also used to enhance interaction skills while learning. By communicating
online such as sending e-mails and joining newsgroups, students can interact with their
own teachers or classmates. For example, an online learning environment will help
students who are shy or inhibited to interact with their teachers and peers easily without
the fear of face-to-face meeting.
EXERCISE 5
a. b.
a. First a. In addition
b. Second b. Besides
c. Finally c. for example
d. Indeed d. whereas
e. Thus e. Nevertheless
f. as a result of
EXERCISE 6
a. first
b. For example / For instance
c. In addition / Furthermore / Moreover
d. However / Nevertheless / Instead / Still / Nonetheless
e. As a result / As a consequence / Consequently
f. Therefore / Thus / Hence / So / For this reason
