TÓPICOS II

PARTIAL #1ORAL EXAM & EXAM REVIEW

EXAM REVIEW

EXAM COMPONENTSoVocabulary in Context

oReading Comprehension / Inference

oThesis Statements + Topic Sentences

oCause-Effect Transition Words

oVocabulary

READING

What are some characteristics of a corrupt cop?

Are there any corrupt cops in the USA?

What parts of the world are known for having the most corrupted cops?

READING: TEN OFFICERS ASSIGNED FOR WHAT?

oRead the article quickly but carefully.

VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT

VOCABULARY IN CONTEXToWork with a partner.

oUse the context of the article.

oProvide a logical definition or synonym of the boldfaced terms.

Be prepared to share your opinions with the rest of the class!!!

COMPREHENSION / INFERENCE

oWhat do we mean by the term making inferences???

Making inferences refers to the practice of using information given in the text in order to make assumptions about what is not given.

What can be inferred about…???

…the word dispatched?

…the meaning of spokesman?

COMPREHENSION / INFERENCE

Download and complete the tasks

THESIS STATEMENTS +TOPIC SENTENCES

How could you support the following thesis statements???

Although almost all teenagers are aware of the dangers of drugs, many are still motivated to experiment with these deadly substances.

Heartbreak, though often considered a natural part of growing up, can have devastating effects on a fragile teenager.

CAUSE-EFFECTTRANSITION WORDS

What cause-effect transition words do you remember???

oUse the given clues to form correct cause-effect sentences!!!

stress among students

excessive homework

result in

Excessive homework results in stress among students.

her extremely good looks

her many admirers

on account of / owing to

She has many admirers on account of her extremely good looks.

my feelings of sadness

my loved one’s absence

attributed to

My feelings of sadness may be attributed to my loved one’s absence.

excessive fame and wealth

arrogance

result from

Arrogance may result from excessive fame and wealth.

CAUSE-EFFECT TRANSITION WORDS

oDetermine the cause-effect relationship between each pair of phrases.

oUse the given transition words to form logical, cause-effect sentences.

EXAM COMPONENTSoVocabulary in Context

oReading Comprehension / Inference

oThesis Statements + Topic Sentences

oCause-Effect Transition Words

oVocabulary

HOMEWORK

STUDY!!!Next Class

Speaking test