Acknowledgements |
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Preface |
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User's guide |
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1 Writing about events, part one |
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1.1 Writing guide: key elements of event writing |
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1.2 Model text: an amusing account of exam preparations |
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2 | (3) |
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1.4 Rhetoric: personification |
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1.5 Practical writing: email |
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6 | (2) |
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8 | (2) |
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10 | (2) |
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12 | (2) |
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2 Writing about events, part two |
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2.1 Writing guide: detailed descriptions |
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2.2 Model text: a tune in the rain |
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17 | (1) |
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2.4 Rhetoric: metaphors and similes |
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18 | (1) |
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2.5 Practical writing: congratulatory words |
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20 | (3) |
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23 | (2) |
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25 | (2) |
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27 | (11) |
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3.1 Writing guide: capturing key traits |
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3.2 Model text: mother's smiles |
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29 | (1) |
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3.4 Rhetoric: parallelism |
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30 | (1) |
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3.5 Practical writing: letter of gratitude |
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31 | (2) |
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33 | (3) |
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36 | (2) |
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4 Writing about scenery, part one |
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4.1 Writing guide: careful observations |
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4.2 Model text: impressions of Niagara Falls |
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41 | (1) |
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4.4 Rhetoric: exaggeration |
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4.5 Practical writing: posters |
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43 | (1) |
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43 | (3) |
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46 | (3) |
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5 Writing about scenery, part two |
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51 | (11) |
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5.1 Writing guide: blending scenery and feelings |
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5.2 Model text: autumn colors on campus |
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52 | (2) |
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5.4 Rhetoric: association |
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5.5 Practical writing: cover letter for a job application |
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55 | (2) |
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57 | (2) |
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59 | (1) |
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60 | (2) |
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6.1 Writing guide: true feelings and beautiful expressions |
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6.2 Model text: musical charm |
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6.4 Rhetoric: imagination |
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66 | (1) |
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6.5 Practical writing: resume |
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67 | (1) |
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68 | (3) |
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71 | (2) |
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7.1 Writing guide: three methods of argumentation |
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7.2 Model text: confidence and conceit |
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7.4 Rhetoric: rhetorical question |
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7.5 Practical writing: reader response |
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80 | (1) |
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81 | (2) |
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83 | (3) |
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Appendices |
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English translations of the model texts |
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Vocabulary Index |
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