Exercise 1

A.

Possible topic sentences are #2 and #4.

#1 merely announces the writer's plan,

#3 is a title and not a complete sentence, and

#5 is too general.

 

B.

Possible topic sentences are #4 and #5.

#1 and #2 are not complete sentences and

#3 relies on the vague word "interesting."

Exercise 2 

1.     a

2.     b

3.     a

4.     b

5.     b

Exercise 3

    A.
1- In order to do well later in life, students must develop sound time-management skills early in their academic careers.

 2-Bicycle tours provide tourists with a wonderful way to visit Paris.



    B.

1.) Paul has many hobbies. 

2.)

a.     My mother is great cook. 

b.     My mother’s cooking is very good.

3.)

a.     I have (got) problems with my car.

b.     I have difficulties / troubles with my car.

4.)

a.     I have (got) a great job.

b.     I have (got) a fantastic / perfect / a very good job.

 5.)

a.     My holidays / vacations were a disaster.

b.     My vacations / holidays were disastrous / terrible.

6.)

a.     There are some important considerations on gift giving.

b.     Before we give a present to someone, it is important to consider where the person comes from.

7.)

a.     I love the many wonderful things brought by autumn. .

b.     Autumn is the season I like most.