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y bombarded with message in the form of oral munication, written munication, and what we see.Exercise 424.The following ideas gathered from brainstorming(集思廣益)are about some of the problems that many people from Honduras (洪都拉斯) encounter when they live in the United States.Step 1.formal vs. informal cold weather in America tropical in Honduras lots of unfamiliar food prefer mother tongue English is too difficult heavy snow in America extended families in Honduras dating is different constant rains in Honduras high tuition in AmericaStep 2. Group 1. Languages: prefer mother tongue English is too difficult Group : tropical in Honduras constant rains in Honduras heavy snow in America cold weather in America Group : formal vs. informal lots of unfamiliar food dating is different extended families in HondurasStep 3.Thesis Statement:Many people from Honduras find it difficult to live in the United States due to different languages, climates, and customs.Exercise 426. Brainstorm to gather as many ideas as you can about the reasons that lead to a student’s failure to pass an exam._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thesis Statement: ______________________________________________________________________The General Statements1) Although the general statements usually refer to some general information, they must be naturally relevant to the subject of the essay, too.2) The general statements and the thesis statement should be smoothly connected. Any awkward jump in thought between these two parts should be avoided.The busy schedules that people face from day to day have globally created a rising health problem-mental stress. Mental stress affects almost everybody, from the highly pressured top leaders in a government to the busy students in schools. Although mental stress is not a curable disease like a mon cold, it can be controlled by setting realistic goals, by enjoying a hobby and/or physical exercise, and by maintaining a close relationship with his/her family and friends.Exercise 428.(1) To find out, I conducted a survey. (2) After looking over their answers, I realized that there are three types of students in my class: the “Don’t know” type, the “Go Back Home” type, and the “Stay Abroad” type. (3) Will they return to their own countries or stay abroad? (4) Where will my classmates be next year after they graduate? (5) I asked each of them what he or she plans to do after graduation. Exercise 429.Brainstorm to gather as many ideas as you can about the multiple pressures that college students are facing today._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thesis Statement: ______________________________________________________________________Exercise 4215.Write the introductory paragraph ONLY based on one of the topics below: 1. Discuss the multiple pressures that college students are facing today.2. Discuss the three best things (or worst things) about our campus. Section Three. The Body ParagraphsThe Plan of the Body Paragraphs1. There are three major differences between New York City and Washington, .: population, business, and traffic.2. Filling a car with gas at a selfserve station requires three steps: pulling up to the proper pump, putting the gas in the tank, and paying money to the attendant.3. The Campus Bookstore is the worst place to buy books because of its unreasonable prices, unqualified employees, and constant book shortages. A. unreasonable prices a. books too expensive pared to other stores b. the prices keep increasing from day to day B. unqualified employees a. clerks with little knowledge about the books b. clerks unfamiliar with the location of books C. constant book shortagesa. wrong books and/or wrong edition ordered b. delayed ordersThe Bridges between the Body Paragraphsa) The thesis statement: The barriers that wheelchair users face lie mainly in transportation, access to public buildings, and employment.The first barrier the wheelchair users face every day relates to transportation.The second barrier for the wheelchair users is the stairs in front of public buildings.The last, but the worst barrier of all is the occupational barrier.b) The thesis statement: There are three things you must think about when choosing clothes for a job interview: color, style, and size.Topic sentence 1. The color of your clothes sends a message about whether or not you should be hired.Topic sentence 2. In addition to color, the style of your clothes makes a difference.Topic sentence 3. Along with color and style, your clothes must also fit you perfectly.Exercise 431.People mit crimes because they are poor, ignorant, or greedy.Some people mit crimes because they are poor.Some people mit crimes because they are ignorant.Some people mit crimes because they are greedy.Exercise 432. To bee a qualified athlete, one must have intelligence, determination, and training._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Exercise 433. Write the three topic sentences with paragraph bridges.The three major reasons for a student’s failure in an exam can possibly result from the following three points: ineffective lear