b1 plus writing assignments spring term
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ITU SFL UPP
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
for B1+ LEVEL
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WRITING ASSIGNMENT 1- WEEK 4
PRE TASK
Cause & Effect Essay
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WRITING ASSIGNMENT 1
MAIN TASK
Finish the essay on some causes of a negative body image.
“Looks don’t matter”, “Beauty is only skin-deep”. We hear these sayings every day, and yet we live in a
society that seems to contradict this very idea. The question then arises “What is a body image?” Body image refers to
how people see themselves and how they think other people picture them. However, young people today tend to
develop a negative body image. It basically means that they see and think about themselves in a negative way and they
feel uncomfortable and unsatisfied with their physical appearance due to many reasons.
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The influence advertisement and the media have on teenagers are the primary reasons why
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Pressure from peers can also cause the development of a negative internalized image of one’s
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In conclusion, the media’s depiction of the body image is appalling, and it is the largest contributor
for many adolescent people’s dissatisfaction with their bodies since young people are exposed to unrealistic
portrayal of the body image in adverts and on TVs. Pressure from the same age group also negatively
affects the self-perception of how young adolescents look like. I strongly believe that teenagers had better
not form a uniform beauty concept about their own appearance only by relying on external factors.
Adapted from
http://www.123helpme.com/ideal-female-body-image-preview.asp?id=245149
http://au.reachout.com/causes-of-negative-body-image
http://www.teenink.com/college_guide/college_essays/article/297162/The-Media-and-Body-Image
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WRITING ASSIGNMENT 2- WEEK 6
PRE TASK
Cause and Effect Essay
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WRITING ASSIGNMENT 2
MAIN TASK
Effect Essay
What problems can people have when they don’t get enough sleep?
problems with concentration / memory / mood / motivation /health / difficulties at work / at school / on
the road
Write an effect essay of 250-350 words answering the above-stated question. Your essay must have an
introduction with a clear thesis statement, 2 body paragraphs with relevant supporting ideas and a concluding
paragraph.
*You are advised to refer to the reading text “The Causes of Sleep Deprivation in America: A Nation of Walking
Zombies” for some of your supporting ideas and examples.
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WRITING ASSIGNMENT 3 - WEEK 9
MAIN TASK
Contrast Essay
Which aspects of a person are likely to change as that person grows older? (Do not include physical appearance)
Choose minimum two of the suggested points and write a contrast essay.
*Dreams, ambitions and goals *Relationships
*Interests *Habits
Write a contrast essay of 250-350 words answering the above-stated question. Your essay must have an
introduction with a clear thesis statement, 2 body paragraphs with relevant supporting ideas and a concluding
paragraph.
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WRITING ASSIGNMENT 4 - WEEK 10
PRE TASK
Do internet research and fill in the chart.
Point of Comparison Turkish Culture Japanese Culture Same or Different?
Relationships (Family bounds,
friendship, dating…)
Foods
Clothing
Tradition OR Architecture
*choose one
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WRITING ASSIGNMENT 4
MAIN TASK
Compare and Contrast Essay
Compare and contrast Japanese and Turkish cultures and write an essay of 250-350 words. Your essay must
have an introduction with a clear thesis statement, 2 body paragraphs with relevant supporting ideas and a
concluding paragraph.
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WRITING ASSIGNMENT 5 - WEEK 12
Write an essay of 250-350 words on ONE of the topics given below. Your essay must have an introduction with a clear thesis statement, 2 or 3 body paragraphs with relevant supporting ideas and a concluding paragraph. Your ideas should be organized properly. You may use the ideas listed under each topic, but DO NOT include all the ideas in your essay.
1. What are some causes of the dramatic increase in average life expectancy during the 20th century?
better living standards
more nutritious diets
developments in medical technology
decrease in infectious diseases
advanced treatment methods
2. Some schools like the Waldorf School in Silicon Valley subscribe to a teaching philosophy focused on physical activity and learning through creative, hands-on tasks. They avoid the use of technological devices such as computers and smart phones in the classrooms. What are some benefits of this education policy?
increases attention spans
encourages creative thinking
facilitates interaction with peers and teachers
boosts self-confidence
encourages experiential leaning* 3. Compare and/or contrast living today with living fifty years later.
transportation
communication
entertainment
climate
family life
health care
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