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Funnel On our journey of life, we come across many people on a day to day basis. Some of them come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave their footprints on our heart and we never will be the same. However, if we meet people with an extended hand of friendship, we quickly bond with them and that will make living life worthwhile. Instead of expecting others to a good friend, we have to be a good friend to others too. To me, a true friend should be someone who is honest, , trustworthy, and dependable. 2. Facts or statistics International Friendship Day is a day for celebrating friendship. The day has been celebrated in several southern South American countries for many years, particularly in Paraguay, where the first World Friendship Day was proposed in 1958. Friendship Day in an entirely different time of the year with different customs. For instance, National Friendship Day is on the first Sunday in August and International Friendship Month is February. Whenever or wherever Friendship Day is celebrated, the objective is the same which is to show our love and appreciation towards our dear friends. 3. Quotations A famous Swedish proverb goes, Joy shared is joy doubled and sorrow shared is sorrow halved. If each and every individual of this world learns to share his joys and sorrows and also learns to accept each others joys and sorrows, can the human race flourish. The value behind this saying also applies to the relationship between two or more individuals who consider each other as a loyal and faithful companion that we call friendship. Willing to share someones joys and sorrows is just one of the great qualities of a true friend. 4. Questions What qualities do you look for when choosing a friend? Do you prefer someone who is rich, handsome, or beautiful? Is it important to you that you have the same hobbies and common interests? There are many different qualities that describe a good friend. Everybody has different ideas on what they want and need in a friend. Qualities you might want in a friend could range from, someone you can relate with to someone that is the complete opposite of you. What I want in a friend is something simple. When I choose my friends I would like them to be honest, trustworthy, and dependable. 5. Current events Over the past couple years, the popularity of social networking has grown greatly among teenagers and students. Social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter allow the teenagers to view their friends profile page, pictures, and activities. It seems the more people you have on your friends list online, the more popular or important you are in the virtual world. However, among all these 1456 Facebook friends, just how many are actually your true friends? Are they considered true friends if they comment on your posts every day or put a like on your pictures? 6. Short story / Anecdote My best friend is Alexander. He is seventeen years old. He is a thin and tall person with a hunched back. He has fair skin and a round face. His face has countless pimples. I dont remember him having a smooth face since I first met him in Form 1. He walks to school every day although he lives quite a distance from our school. When he gives you a broad smile, you can see a golden tooth on the upper side of his teeth. Still, Alexander is my best friend. Sometimes a true friend is not determined by what you see, but what is felt. When I choose my friends I would like them to be honest, trustworthy, and dependable. What are the qualities of a true friend? Give your opinions.

WRITING INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPHS (THE HOOK TECHNIQUE) TOPIC: What are the qualities of a true friend? Give your opinions.

1. ____________________________________________________________ On our journey of life, we come across many people on a day to day basis. Some of them come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave their footprints on our heart and we never will be the same. However, if we meet people with an extended hand of friendship, we quickly bond with them and that will make living life worthwhile. Instead of expecting others to a good friend, we have to be a good friend to others too. To me, a true friend should be someone who is honest, , trustworthy, and dependable. 2. ____________________________________________________________ International Friendship Day is a day for celebrating friendship. The day has been celebrated in several southern South American countries for many years, particularly in Paraguay, where the first World Friendship Day was proposed in 1958. Friendship Day in an entirely different time of the year with different customs. For instance, National Friendship Day is on the first Sunday in August and International Friendship Month is February. Whenever or wherever Friendship Day is celebrated, the objective is the same which is to show our love and appreciation towards our dear friends. 3. ____________________________________________________________ A famous Swedish proverb goes, Joy shared is joy doubled and sorrow shared is sorrow halved. If each and every individual of this world learns to share his joys and sorrows and also learns to accept each others joys and sorrows, can the human race flourish. The value behind this saying also applies to the relationship between two or more individuals who consider each other as a loyal and faithful companion that we call friendship. Willing to share someones joys and sorrows is just one of the great qualities of a true friend. 4. ____________________________________________________________ What qualities do you look for when choosing a friend? Do you prefer someone who is rich, handsome, or beautiful? Is it important to you that you have the same hobbies and common interests? There are many different qualities that describe a good friend. Everybody has different ideas on what they want and need in a friend. Qualities you might want in a friend could range from, someone you can relate with to someone that is the complete opposite of you. What I want in a friend is something simple. When I choose my friends I would like them to be honest, trustworthy, and dependable. 5. ____________________________________________________________ Over the past couple years, the popularity of social networking has grown greatly among teenagers and students. Social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter allow the teenagers to view their friends profile page, pictures, and activities. It seems the more people you have on your friends list online, the more popular or important you are in the virtual world. However, among all these 1456 Facebook friends, just how many are actually your true friends? Are they considered true friends if they comment on your posts every day or put a like on your pictures? 6. ____________________________________________________________ My best friend is Alexander. He is seventeen years old. He is a thin and tall person with a hunched back. He has fair skin and a round face. His face has countless pimples. I dont remember him having a smooth face since I first met him in Form 1. He walks to school every day although he lives quite a distance from our school. When he gives you a broad smile, you can see a golden tooth on the upper side of his teeth. Still, Alexander is my best friend. Sometimes a true friend is not determined by what you see, but what is felt. When I choose my friends I would like them to be honest, trustworthy, and dependable.

WRITING INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPHS (THE HOOK TECHNIQUE) TOPIC: 1. Funnel Technology has a great impact on society. One of the greatest inventions has been the computer for it has changed peoples lives immensely. In the area of social communication, to computer users, time and distance is not a problem. You can communicate via chat lines with people who are strangers and strike up a relationship. People from different cultures and beliefs are connected and this can change the individuals outlook on life. 2. Facts or statistics Technology is so advanced that it has become part and parcel of our lives, including our working life. We rely so much on technology that no office is complete without computers, fax machines and photocopiers. A click of a button should make our working life easier and faster, instead this is not the case. In fact, research shows that the productivity of workers has actually declined by 25 per cent. This is because they spend time on emails, voicemails, calls and instant messaging. 3. Quotations A famous Swedish proverb goes, Joy shared is joy doubled and sorrow shared is sorrow halved. If each and every individual 4. Questions What qualities do you look for when choosing a friend? Do you prefer someone who is rich, handsome, or beautiful? Is it important to you that you have the same hobbies and common interests? There are many different qualities that s 5. Current events/trends Armchair shopping is shopping without leaving the comfort of our home. This form of shopping can either be done via the Internet, through the telephone or by mail order. Shopping on the Internet is rapidly increasing. Every year, more and more sales are made over the Internet. Do you know why? This is because we can place an order for an item from any part of the world and have it delivered to our doorstep. This hassle-free shopping is made possible because of the rapid development in science and technology. 6. Short story / Anecdote My best friend is Alexander. He is seventeen years old. He is a thin and tall person with a hunched back. He has fair skin and a s WRITING INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPHS (THE HOOK TECHNIQUE) TOPIC: Funnel Time management is important. Give your opinions. Science and technology.

WRITING INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPHS (THE HOOK TECHNIQUE) TOPIC: Time management is important. Give your opinions.

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WRITING INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPHS (THE HOOK TECHNIQUE) TOPIC: Questions Time management is important. Give your opinions.

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