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 * BB Unit 1 Tasks 4-5-6 ASS.04 910727 **

//(tasks: 4 - 5 - 6)//

//Unit 1: An approach to academic writing / Task 4 / Page 13//

Read the bad-news letter and label the four parts. //Preparation for bad news bad news close acknowledgement// Thank you for your interest in the graduate program in industrial and Operations Engineering. We have now finished our rigorous review process for Fall 20XX applications. We received an unusually high number of applications for the Fall term and we unfortunately had to limit the number we could accept. While your background is impressive, I regret to inform you that your application to the program has not been accepted. Given your excellent qualifications. I trust you will be able to pursue your academic interests elsewhere and wish you luck in your further endeavors. Sincerely,


 * //Acknowledgment://** Thank you for your interest in the graduate program in industrial and Operations Engineering.


 * //Preparation for bad news://** We received an unusually high number of applications for the Fall term and we unfortunately had to limit the number we could accept.


 * //Bad news://** While your background is impressive, I regret to inform you that your application to the program has not been accepted.


 * //Close://** Given your excellent qualifications. I trust you will be able to pursue your academic interests elsewhere and wish you luck in your further endeavors.

//Group B// //Unit 1: An approach to academic writing / Task 5 / Pages 14&15// Draw boxes around and label the four parts of this problem-solution text. The first part has been done for you. After marking up the text, answer the questions that follow.

//a situation// || 1.For over 20 years now biologists have been alarmed that certain populations of amphibians have been declining.2. These declines have occurred both in areas populated by humans as well as eras seemingly undisturbed by people. ||
 * //1.Description of//
 * //2. Specific problems// || 3. However, offering clear proof of the declining numbers of amphibians has been difficult because in most cases there is no reliable data on pas population sizes with which to compare recent numbers.4. Moreover, it is not entirely clear whether the declines are actually part of a natural fluctuation in populations arising from droughts or a scarcity of food. ||
 * //3. Solution// || 5. To address this problem biologists are changing the way that they observe amphibian populations.

6.one good documentation method involves counting species over the course of several years and under variety of climatic conditions. ||
 * //4. Conclusion// || 7. This method should yield reliable data that will help researchers understand the extent to which amphibian populations are in danger and begin to determine what can be done to stem the decline in populations. ||

How serious does the problem seem to be? The biologist have been alarmed that certain populations of amphibians have been declining, so it could be a serious problem.

How does the author evaluate the solution? The author thinks that the solution is good, because scientist for evaluating the situation needs data about amphibian populations

What do you think of the solution? Making documentation method needs more study.

What is one major problem being worked on in your field of study? ---

Unit 1: An approach to academic writing / Task 6 / Pages: 15&16 Here is another passage with the same structure. Read it and answer the questions that follow. 1. India has the second largest population in the world. 2. In 2001 it was 1027 million, which constituted nearly 17% of the world’s people (Census of India, 2001). 3. Growth of population in urban areas is about twice as fast as that of total country.4. The city of Dehli, for example, has been experiencing rapid population growth because of its administrative importance in the country and better than average opportunities for education and health care. 5. With the next two decades its population is expected to around 27 million. 6. One of the major challenges facing Dehli today is the lack of affordable housing. 7. Because of this housing shortage, numerous unauthorized housing settlements have emerged and are scattered around the city. 8. Despite the low level of amenities and facilities in these thriving, unauthorized colonies, they are the only option for those who cannot afford either public or privately developed housing. 9. Although many solutions have been considered to solve this problem, some urban planners have argued that government policies should be implemented to regularize and expand these unsanctioned settlements. 10. Along with this effort, the government could coordinate efforts to upgrade these areas and provide basic services such as water supply, sewerage, and electricity. 11. If the settlements are better regulated and offer basic services, the housing shortage may begin to be alleviated. (Sivam 2003) 1. For what type of audience was this written? For those people who are familiar with the topic. 2. What assumptions does the author make about the audience’s knowledge background? The readers knew about the what an unauthorized settlement is, and other problem that they are face. 3. What is the author’s purpose? Make clear a housing problem in Dehli. 4. How is the problem introduced? In sentence 6 the word ‘challenge’ introduces the problem. 5. What does this effort in sentence 10 refer to? Refers to the sentence before (//some urban planners have argued that government policies should be implemented to regularize// //and expand these unsanctioned settlements.)// 6. What does the author think of the solution? The author think that If the settlements are better regulated and offer basic services, the housing shortage may begin to be alleviated. 7. If the writer had thought that the solution would not work, what might he have written for the last sentence? In such a case would this last sentence be enough to complete the text? If not, what would need to be added? If the solution would not work, I think the writer should explain why it will not work, to some extent bring clear reasons.
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