Level 1 – Term 2

Week 1 – 3 ( Unit 05 )

Topic : Picture Writing

Techniques :

1. How to write fiction that shows instead of tells
2. The Story Climax
3. Tips for a powerful story climax

Reference Articles :

1. The Ticker
2. Not Yet
3. Rock’n’roll grandads
4. The Red Chamber, Reimagined

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Week 4 – 6 ( Unit 06 )

Topic : Expository

Techniques :

1. Understanding Expository
2. Steps for Writing an Expository Essay
3. Key Points to Consider
4. Dos and Don’ts

Reference Articles :

1. Nobel Prize for Stem Cell Research
2. The Influences of Culture and Environment
3. Gambling
4. Tsui Wah Serves Up Fast Food

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Week 7 – 9 ( Unit 07 )

Topic : Descriptive

Techniques :

1. Understanding Descriptive
2. Steps for Writing a Descriptive Essay
3. Kinds of descriptive essays
4. Key Points to Consider
5. Dos and Don’ts
6. Common Mistakes

Reference Articles :

1. The Admirable Personality of the Dalai Lama
2. The Great Wall of China
3. The Fridge
4. Silvio Berlusconi announces engagement to 27-year-old

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Week 10 – 12 ( Unit 08 )

Topic : Book Review

Techniques :

1. Introduction ( Background and Thesis )
2. Summary of Key Arguments
3. Evaluation and Anaylsis
4. Conclusion
5. Common Problems in Book Reviews

Reference Articles :

1. Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows
2. The Godfather
3. Advent Calendar
4. Women Gain Ground in China. Or Do They?

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Week 13 ( Test )

One Question per Question Book
Time allowed: 1 hour