F.4 Writing (2): Feature Article (Pre-task 2)

Question 1

"While it is beyond doubt that...". Having seen this sentence starter in paragraph 2, we know that the writer...

Accepted Answer

is emphasising that his views are quite different from others'.

Question 2

Revision: the article we read last time began with a sentence using...

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simple present tense.

Question 3

According to paragraph 1, the writer...

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likes his job because it benefits both the public and himself., takes pride in his job., highlights how special his goal is when comparing to others'., is not likely to stop striving for excellence.

Question 4

There is little connection among different sections.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

The writer has included an opposite point of view in most paragraphs.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Revision: historic present tense...

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conveys a sense of intimacy., talks about a past event as if it is happening just now.

Question 7

"Exceedingly stressed by public pressure and condemnation at that time, I fell victim to depression." The bold part is..

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the background of the next part., the cause of the next part.

Question 8

Revision: the text we read last Friday was...

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a feature article.

Question 9

According to paragraph 2, the writer was grateful for the support from his family and colleagues.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

In paragraph 2, the writer was accused of fabricating information in his article. In other words, he...

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was said to have been creating fake information about the celebrity., was said to have been defaming the celebrity.

Question 11

If something is trivial (paragraph 4), it is ____.

Accepted Answer

unimportant, has almost no value

Question 12

"However trivial your dream may seem in others’ eyes, you should fight for your chosen path." The bold part...

Accepted Answer

= Even if your dream may seem trivial in others' eyes,, = Although your dream may seem trivial in others eyes,, = No matter how trivial your dream may seem in others' eyes,

Question 13

"I was just an ordinary boy who liked playing basketball, and playing tricks on teachers as well!" (Paragraph 3)

Accepted Answer

This sentence narrows the gap between the readers and the writer., This sentence carries a slight sense of humour., This sentence helps maintain readers'' interest.

Question 14

Revision (vocab): The young tennis player has been talking ________ about playing at the Australian Open.

Accepted Answer

cheerfully, enthusiastically, ebulliently

Question 15

The word "Nevertheless" in paragraph 3 can be replaced with...

Accepted Answer

However

Question 16

“Who would like to study in their adolescence with other means of entertainment so readily available?” (Paragraph 3)

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This question does not expect an answer., This question reflects that the writer used to think like an ordinary kid., This question may resonate with the readers.

Question 17

Revision (vocab): Financial problems have been ______ the company.

Accepted Answer

plaguing

Question 18

The writer ends this article with ____.

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an encouragement.

Question 19

In paragraph 4, the writer undermines the value of his job by complimenting on other jobs.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

Revision: J.K. Rowling shot to _____ soon after the release of the Harry Potter series.

Accepted Answer

prominence, fame

Question 21

Revision: the first sentence in each paragraph of a feature article...

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can be a precise sentence that introduces the theme of the paragraph., can be used as transition., can be written as a question.

Question 22

Revision: a feature article is an article written to give more _______ to topical events, people or issues.

Accepted Answer

depth

Question 23

Revision: Contractions (didn’t, it’s, that’s, we’ll) are acceptable in articles.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

Revision: which of the following statements about direct quotes is true?

Accepted Answer

Direct quotes reveal the subjects' thoughts in their own words., A direct quote can be the subject's motto at the end of the article., Direct quotes help personalise the topic.

F.4 Writing (2): Feature Article (Pre-task 2)

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F.4 Writing (2): Feature Article (Pre-task 2)

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