Topic: Remote work boosts overall productivity.
Instructions: Following the same band 9 paragraph structure above, write only the part of the paragraph requested by adding the type of details suggested for each supporting sentence below about the topic sentence. This builds the paragraph step-by-step.
- Topic Sentence:
- Explanation: (Explain why or how it boosts productivity.)
- Example: (Give a specific instance—e.g., a study, a company, or a scenario.)
- Testimonial: (Cite a business leader, a study, or a well-known company’s policy.)
- Personal Observation: (What have you noticed about focus when working from home?)
- Concluding Sentence:
Topic: A balanced diet is more effective for long-term health than drastic fad diets.
Instructions: The sentences below are out of order. Arrange them in the correct logical sequence.
- (A) For instance, while a “juice cleanse” might lead to rapid weight loss, it is unsustainable and often results in regaining the weight.
- (B) The key to lasting wellness lies not in temporary restrictions but in cultivating sustainable, nutritious eating habits.
- (C) This is because fad diets are often restrictive and nutritionally unbalanced, leading to yo-yo dieting, whereas a balanced diet provides essential nutrients for a lifetime.
- (D) I have observed that friends who adopt gradual changes maintain their results far better than those who cycle through extreme diets.
- (E) Renowned nutritionists and health organizations like the WHO consistently advocate for a varied and moderate approach to eating.
- (F) Therefore, for enduring health, a consistent and balanced diet is unequivocally superior to any short-lived dietary trend.
Instructions: Using the outline below, write a full, cohesive paragraph on the following topic sentence.
Topic Sentence of the Paragraph: Learning a musical instrument benefits cognitive function throughout one’s life.
Explain the topic sentence:
Give example of the topic sentence:
Write Testimonial to support the topic sentence:
Share Personal Observation to support the topic sentence:
Add Concluding sentence for the topic sentence (paraphrase the topic sentence)
Topic Sentence: In the digital age, the ability to focus is becoming a more valuable skill than intelligence.
- Your Task: Write a full paragraph supporting this idea. Think about: How constant notifications fracture attention (Explanation). The example of “deep work” and its productivity benefits (Example). A recent study conducted at State University reveals that.....(Testimonial). Your own struggle to read a book without checking your phone (Personal Observation).
Topic Sentence: The rise of the subscription economy is changing our fundamental relationship with ownership.
- Your Task: Build this paragraph. Explain the shift from owning products (like DVDs) to accessing services (like Netflix). Use the example of the automotive industry with car subscriptions (Example). Cite a report on consumer trends (Testimonial – you can invent a plausible source). Observe your own preference for Spotify over buying CDs (Personal Observation).
Topic Sentence: Implementing a four-day work week is a viable solution to the modern problems of burnout and stagnating productivity.
- Your Task: Develop this argument. Explain how burnout hurts productivity and how a shorter week could boost it (Explanation). Reference a successful trial at a company like Microsoft Japan (Example). Quote a study from a university or a happy CEO (Testimonial). Reflect on how a longer weekend might improve your own Monday-morning focus (Personal Observation).
