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Essay topic

Think of a current trend or fad.  It can be a popular style of clothing, a kind of a movie, TV show, a kind of music, a sport, a pastime, an invention, or an appliance.  

Write a short essay (250-300 words) on the causes of this fad or trend.  In other words, why is this thing popular?

What changes in society have encouraged this trend?

What changes in the economy?

Does it appeal to a specific age group?  Why?

Does it meet hidden emotional needs, like gaining status, feeling safe, powerful, etc.

PM1 Writing

Write thesis statements for the following essay topics:

1. Why are students afraid to speak in class?

2. What are the potentially serious consequences of taking too many university classes at once?

3. What are three effects of the adoption of English as the “global language”?

4. Why do people go on diets?

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PM1 125 READING

A
https://docs.google.com/a/canada-english.com/document/d/1VrujWXNZG7Dg1hF0MdLoIcrXy7V81t7-bHhtTbVcA7c/edit

B
https://docs.google.com/a/canada-english.com/document/d/1OCZkBT4nfG9gpFWXA5ECFKVrGlzwicYCHp2cgV5BgcU/edit

C
https://docs.google.com/a/canada-english.com/document/d/1dKPY1WyD2MtHDvFMasgxMbajypxavc-5JwrvrE3OyPE/edit

Follow the link and summarize the main points


https://docs.google.com/a/canada-english.com/document/d/17Sm9RlNzqf91alZb06SWPqdvxaZ9z-VEbTh908h2KuM/edit

IELTS

https://docs.google.com/a/canada-english.com/document/d/1JrWNLXOaABsbA_4JF-mHRHkAjVP2GFZPu4KCCXcQ0D4/edit

IELTS HOMEWORK

Write 2 example sentences for each category of linking device

Match the following headings with the paragraphs in the essay on Cramming: 

Everyone is affected differently

 Stimulants don't help.

 Recovery is quick

 Moderation is key

Mental lapses

Cramming has more drawbacks than benefits

The risks of abusing stimulants