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Argument EssayThesis-led approach
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Skimming
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Scanning
Scan through the article attached and underline proper names of countries,
companies and people (if any)
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True or False?
1. Due to a peak in production, there might be a risk of oil resources scarcity and this affects the price.
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True or False?2. We will soon run out of oil sources due to the
rate at which people are consuming this resource.
3. A number of factors will ensure that oil resources will not soon run out.
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True or False?4. There is disagreement among experts with
regard to death of Stone Age.
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True or False?5. The only reason for lack of petrol is the
scarcity of sources.
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True or False?6. UK petrol consumers follow a much
consistent consumption pattern in comparison with their American counterparts.
7. There is evidence suggesting that UK will run out of oil in the short term.
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True or False?8. A significant number of factors have led the
oil prices to soar.
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True or False?9. A rise in oil prices ensures the adoption of
alternative fuels and technologies.
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True or False?10. Diesel sales are expected to rise due to the
fact that they are cheaper for consumers.
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True or False?11. Current economic situation would hinder
the use of energy efficient vehicles.
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True or False?12. Production of high- fuel consuming vehicles
would benefit car companies in funding the research for their energy efficient product s.
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True or False?13. Ensuring use of green sources would be
possible without governments’ investments.
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Creating Template: Cause-Effect- ResultFind examples of these structures which help
create link in writing:(this) means…(this) suggests……which might imply…….will prompt….…could lead to….….cause….Therefore…..
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Future Prediction:WillPresent simple (active – passive)Present continuousBe + infinitive
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Understanding text organization – Planning
The main factors influencing oil market
The factors which could facilitate
production of energy efficient cars
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Revising text organization
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X Factor Leads to/causes/results in
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Question
Streets should see less of gas burning cars and more energy efficient vehicles need to be
introduced by car manufacturing companies.To what extent do you agree or disagree?