2.

5 Practice
Foundation
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 Introduction
• 17 Task 1 & 14 Task 2
• Easy—Most Familiar With
• Understand & Try to Use:
• Structure
• Reasons—Personal
• Example / Detail—Prove and State Effects
 Recap
• Structure—8 Sentences
• Reasons—Personal
• Example / Detail
• Prove It
• State Effects
 Topics Discussed
• Studying / Traveling
• Book—4
Abroad—7
• Park—4
• Internet—6
• One v.s. A Group of
• Cellphone—2
People—6
• TV—2
2.5(a) Practice—Foundation
Studying / Traveling Abroad
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 7 Questions
• TPO 9 Task 1
• TPO 7 Task 1
• TPO 17 Task 1
• TPO 10 Task 2
• TPO 18 Task 1
• TPO 23 Task 1
• TPO 35 Task 1
 #9 Task 1
Talk about an important experience that you recently had.
Describe what happened and explain why it was important
to you. Use details and examples to support your idea.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #9 Task 1
4. State the Effects
1. Topic
Speak More Fluently
Attended A Summer Program
5. Reason #2—Personal
Abroad
Made Lots of Friends
2. Reason #1—Personal
6. Prove It
Improved English
Got to Know Different People
3. Prove It
From Different Countries
Practiced with Native
7. Effects
Speakers
Had So Much Fun Together
 #17 Task 1

Talk about a special opportunity that was given to you.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #17 Task 1
4. State the Effects
1. Topic
Speak More Fluently
Attended A Summer Program
5. Reason #2—Personal
Abroad
Made Lots of Friends
2. Reason #1—Personal
6. Prove It
Improved English
Got to Know Different People
3. Prove It
From Different Countries
Practiced with Native
7. Effects
Speakers
Had So Much Fun Together
 #18 Task 1
Imagine your life ten years in the future. Talk about one way
you think your life will be different in ten years from now.
Use details and examples to support your idea.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #18 Task 1

1. Topic
5. Reason #2—Personal
Live Abroad
Make Lots of Friends
2. Reason #1—Personal
6. Prove It
Improve English
Get to Know Different People
3. Prove It
From Different Countries
Practice with Native Speakers
7. Effects
4. State the Effects
Have So Much Fun Together
Speak More Fluently
 #35 Task 1
Your friend is planning to take a year off to travel before
starting university. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or
why not?

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #35 Task 1
4. State the Effects
1. Topic
Good Memory
Good Idea
5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal
Make Friends
Have Fun
6. Prove It
3. Prove It
Meet People & Get to Know
Learn Different Cultures—
Food & Holidays 7. Effects
Never Feel Lonely
 #7 Task 1
If friends from another country were going to spend time in
your country, what city or place would you suggest they
visit? Use details and examples to support your idea.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #7 Task 1
1. Topic
My Hometown 5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal Relaxing/Beautiful View
Fun 6. Prove It
3. Prove It Beach—Blue Sky, Beautiful
Disneyland/Amusement Ocean, and Golden Sands
Parks—Rides 7. Effects
4. State the Effects Empty His Mind
Have a good time
 #10 Task 2
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All
children should be required to learn a second language at
school. Use details and examples to support your idea.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #10 Task 2
1. Topic
5. Reason #2—Personal
Agree—Learn
Better Jobs
2. Reason #1—Personal
6. Prove It
Learn Foreign Culture
Work in International
3. Prove It
Companies
History, Food, Holidays
7. Effects
4. State the Effects
Better Salary
Exciting
 #23 Task 1
There can be several advantages to spending time living in
another country. Talk about one advantage and explain how
living in another country provides that advantage.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #23 Task 1
1. Topic 5. Reason #2—Personal
Improve English Find Better Jobs (Money)
2. Reason #1—Personal 6. Prove It
Friends Work in International
3. Prove It Companies
Communicate & Learn 7. Effects
4. State the Effects Better Salary &
Speak Much Better Comfortable Life
 Practice!
• Step 1:
• Listen & Repeat
• 3-5 Times
• To Learn Structures/Ideas/Phrases/Delivery…
 Practice!
• Step 2:
• Timed Practice—15 Seconds & 45 Seconds
• Record Your Response
• Listen
• Correct Mistakes
2.5(b) Practice—Foundation
Internet
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 6 Questions
• TPO 4 Task 2 • TPO 7 Task 2
• TPO 13 Task 2 • TPO 19 Task 2
• TPO 20 Task 2 • TPO 46 Task 1
 #4 Task 2
Many universities now offer academic courses over the
Internet. However, some people still prefer learning in
traditional classrooms. Which do you think is better? Explain
why.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #4 Task 2
1. Topic
5. Reason #2—Personal
Internet Class
Save Time
2. Reason #1—Personal
6. Prove It
Convenient
Take It At Home—No Need
3. Prove It
to Go to the Campus
Study At My Own Pace
7. Effects
4. State the Effects
Save Several Hours A Day
Suits My Busy Schedule
 #13 Task 2
When looking for information for a research project, some
students prefer to get their information mainly from the
Internet. Others prefer to mainly use printed materials such
as books and academic journals. Which do you prefer and
why?
• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #13 Task 2
1. Topic
5. Reason #2—Personal
The Internet
Faster / Save Time
2. Reason #1—Personal
6. Prove It
Convenient
Search the Keywords and
3. Prove It
Have Results Ready in
Do It At Home—Access
Seconds
Database
7. Effects
4. State the Effects
More Efficient
No Need to Go to the Library
 #20 Task 2
Some people prefer to learn about current events from
watching television news programs. Others prefer to read
about current events in newspaper or on the Internet. Which
do you think is better: watching the news or reading the
news? Explain why.
• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #20 Task 2
1. Topic 5. Reason #2—Personal
Reading Quicker (Time)
2. Reason #1—Personal 6. Prove It
Convenient Read the Ones That
3. Prove It Interest Me & Skip the
Read Anywhere Rest
4. State the Effects 7. Effects
Makes Life Easier Spend Less Time
 #7 Task 2
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Learning through online courses is more effective than
learning in traditional classroom setting. Use details and
examples to support your idea.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #7 Task 2
1. Topic
5. Reason #2—Personal
Agree—Online is Better
Learn Better
2. Reason #1—Personal
6. Prove It
Convenient/Flexible
Repeat As Many Times As
3. Prove It
I Want
Study Anytime
7. Effects
4. State the Effects
Better Grades
Suits My Busy Schedule
 #19 Task 2
More and more people are buying items on the Internet and
from magazines or catalogs. Other people prefer shopping
in a store. Which do you prefer and why?

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #19 Task 2
1. Topic
Shop Online 5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal Convenient
Cheaper 6. Prove It
3. Prove It Shop In My Living Room
Online Stores Do Not Pay 7. Effects
Rent Don’t Need to Waste Time
4. State the Effects Going to the Store
Save Money
 #46 Task 1
Talk about one way in which you have benefited from using
the Internet. Use specific examples and details in your
response.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #46 Task 1
1. Topic 5. Reason #2—Personal
Makes My Life Easier Keep In Touch With
2. Reason #1—Personal Friends
Convenient 6. Prove It
3. Prove It Visit Facebook/Twitter—A
Do Research @ Home Few Taps
4. State the Effects 7. Effects
Save Lots of Time How They’ve Been
 Practice!
• Step 1:
• Listen & Repeat
• 3-5 Times
• To Learn Structures/Ideas/Phrases/Delivery…
 Practice!
• Step 2:
• Timed Practice—15 Seconds & 45 Seconds
• Record Your Response
• Listen
• Correct Mistakes
2.5(c) Practice—Foundation
Cellphone
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 2 Questions
• TPO 17 Task 2
• TPO 26 Task 2
 #17 Task 2
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Students should not be allowed to bring cell phones into the
classroom. Explain why. Use details and examples to support
your idea.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #17 Task 2
1. Topic
Disagree—Should Bring 5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal Have Fun
Helps Their Study 6. Prove It
3. Prove It Play Games During Class
Research Online—Look Up A Breaks
Definition… 7. Effects
4. State the Effects Relax & Recharge
Learn Better
 #26 Task 2
Some people like to have their cell or mobile phone with
them at all times. Other people prefer not to bring their cell
or mobile phone with them everywhere they go, or they
choose not to own one at all. Which do you prefer? Explain
why.
• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #26 Task 2
1. Topic
Own Cell Phone 5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal Have Fun
Helps Their Study/Work 6. Prove It
3. Prove It Play Games / Listen to Music
Research Online—Look Up A When They Are Tired
Definition… 7. Effects
4. State the Effects Relax & Recharge
Learn / Work Better
 Practice!
• Step 1:
• Listen & Repeat
• 3-5 Times
• To Learn Structures/Ideas/Phrases/Delivery…
 Practice!
• Step 2:
• Timed Practice—15 Seconds & 45 Seconds
• Record Your Response
• Listen
• Correct Mistakes
2.5(d) Practice—Foundation
TV
吴奇
 2 Questions
• TPO 1 Task 2
• TPO 11 Task 2
 #1 Task 2
Some people believe that television has had a positive
influence on society. Others believe it has had a negative
influence on society. Which do you agree with and why? Use
details and examples to explain your reason.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #1 Task 2
1. Topic
5. Reason #2—Personal
Positive Influence
Learn Skills
2. Reason #1—Personal
6. Prove It
Relax
English Programs—
3. Prove It
Improve My Speaking
Comedy—Enjoy Laughter
7. Effects
4. State the Effects
Do Better at School
Have a Good Time
 #11 Task 2
Some people think that children should be allowed to watch
whatever television programs they choose to. Others think
that parents should exercise control over the television
programs their children watch. Which do you agree with?
Explain why.
• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #11 Task 2
1. Topic
Parents Control 5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal Violent
A Waste of Time 6. Prove It
3. Prove It Massive Killing
Soap Opera—No Meaningful 7. Effects
Lessons Not Suitable for Kids—
4. State the Effects Nightmares
Do Something Else
 Practice!
• Step 1:
• Listen & Repeat
• 3-5 Times
• To Learn Structures/Ideas/Phrases/Delivery…
 Practice!
• Step 2:
• Timed Practice—15 Seconds & 45 Seconds
• Record Your Response
• Listen
• Correct Mistakes
2.5(e) Practice—Foundation
Book
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 4 Questions
• TPO 1 Task 1
• TPO 14 Task 1
• TPO 11 Task 1
• TPO 26 Task 1
 #1 Task 1
Talk about a book you have read that was important to you
for some reason. Explain why the book was important to you.
Give specific details and examples to explain your answer.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #1 Task 1
1. Topic
5. Reason #2—Personal
Harry Potter
Learn the Importance of
2. Reason #1—Personal
Friendship
Exciting
6. Prove It
3. Prove It
Loyal—Help Each Other
Magic World—Monster
7. Effects
4. State the Effects
Good Friends in Real Life
Had a good time reading
 #14 Task 1
People enjoy reading many different types of books such as
mystery, biography, romance, etc. Of all different types of
books that there are, what type do you enjoy the most?
Explain why.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #14 Task 1
1. Topic 5. Reason #2—Personal
Fiction Learn Meaningful Lessons
2. Reason #1—Personal 6. Prove It
Exciting Harry Potter—Importance
3. Prove It of Friendship—Help Me
Imaginary World—Magic When I Am In Trouble
4. State the Effects 7. Effects
Have Fun Reading Lots of Wisdoms
 #11 Task 1
Talk about an interesting book you have read. Explain why
you thought the book was interesting. Give specific details
and examples to explain your answer.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #11 Task 1
1. Topic
Harry Potter 5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal Interesting Plot
Interesting Characters 6. Prove It
3. Prove It So Many Challenges—Lose
Monsters—Cannot See in His Life
Real Life 7. Effects
4. State the Effects Cannot Stop Reading
Exciting to Read
 #26 Task 1

Think of a book that you have not read but are interested in
reading. Explain why you are interested in reading this book.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #26 Task 1
1. Topic
Harry Potter 5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal Interesting Plot
Interesting Characters 6. Prove It
3. Prove It So Many Challenges—Lose
Monsters—Cannot See in His Life
Real Life 7. Effects
4. State the Effects Makes Me Want to Read
Exciting to Read
 Practice!
• Step 1:
• Listen & Repeat
• 3-5 Times
• To Learn Structures/Ideas/Phrases/Delivery…
 Practice!
• Step 2:
• Timed Practice—15 Seconds & 45 Seconds
• Record Your Response
• Listen
• Correct Mistakes
2.5(f) Practice—Foundation
Park
吴奇
 4 Questions
• TPO 2 Task 1
• TPO 5 Task 1
• TPO 24 Task 1
• TPO 6 Task 1
 #2 Task 1
Choose a place you go to often that is important to you and
explain why it is important. Please include specific details in
your explanations.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #2 Task 1
1. Topic
Park 5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal Have Fun
Relax 6. Prove It
3. Prove It Hang Out with Friends—Play
Beautiful View—Trees & Games / Have Picnics
Flowers 7. Effects
4. State the Effects Happy Memory
Empty My Head
 #5 Task 1

Talk about a place you enjoyed going or visiting when you

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #5 Task 1
1. Topic 5. Reason #2—Personal
Community Park Had Fun
2. Reason #1—Personal 6. Prove It
Relaxing Hung Out with Friends—
3. Prove It Played Games / Had
Lots of Trees & Flowers Picnics
4. State the Effects 7. Effects
Emptied My Head Happy Memory
 #24 Task 1
Talk about a popular gathering place in your town where
people like to go. Describe the place and explain why people
enjoy going there.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #24 Task 1
1. Topic
5. Reason #2—Personal
Community Park
Have Fun
2. Reason #1—Personal
6. Prove It
Relaxing
Hang Out with Friends—
3. Prove It
Play Games/Have Picnics
Lots of Trees & Flowers
7. Effects
4. State the Effects
Happy Memory
Empty My Head
 #6 Task 1
Talk about a photograph or painting you have seen that was
memorable. Explain what you liked or disliked about it. Use
details and examples to support your idea.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #6 Task 1
1. Topic
Beach—Trip with Parents
5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal Reminded Me of the Fun Time
Relaxing View
6. Prove It
3. Prove It
Played Beach Volleyball &
Blue Sky, Beautiful Ocean &
Sunbathing
Golden Sands
7. Effects
4. State the Effects Everyone Enjoyed It
Whenever I Look At It—Empty My
Head
 Practice!
• Step 1:
• Listen & Repeat
• 3-5 Times
• To Learn Structures/Ideas/Phrases/Delivery…
 Practice!
• Step 2:
• Timed Practice—15 Seconds & 45 Seconds
• Record Your Response
• Listen
• Correct Mistakes
2.5(g) Practice—Foundation
One v.s. A Group of People
吴奇
 6 Questions
• TPO 3 Task 2 • TPO 23 Task 2
• TPO 32 Task 1 • TPO 24 Task 2
• TPO 28 Task 1 • TPO 29 Task 2
 #3 Task 2
Some students prefer to work on class assignments by
themselves. Others believe it is better to work in a group.
Which do you prefer? Explain why.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #3 Task 2
1. Topic
Work in a Group 5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal Learn From Others
Takes Less Time 6. Prove It
3. Prove It How To Conduct Researches
Share the Work—Each Takes A Effectively
Part of the Project 7. Effects
4. State the Effects Benefit My Future Study
Finish Faster
 #32 Task 1

Students often like to study with others in a group. What do

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #32 Task 1
1. Topic
A Couple of Benefits 5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal Learn From Others
Takes Less Time 6. Prove It
3. Prove It How To Conduct Researches
Share the Work—Each Takes A Effectively
Part of the Project 7. Effects
4. State the Effects Benefit My Future Study
Finish Faster
 #28 Task 1
Students have to complete various types of academic
assignments in school. Choose one of the assignments
below and explain why you think it is beneficial for students.
Research paper / Class presentation / Group project

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #28 Task 1
1. Topic
Group Project 5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal Learn From Others
Takes Less Time 6. Prove It
3. Prove It How To Conduct Researches
Share the Work—Each Takes A Effectively
Part of the Project 7. Effects
4. State the Effects Benefit Future Study
Finish Faster—Have Time to Play
 #23 Task 2
Some people enjoy spending their free time alone in
activities such as reading, thinking or writing. Others enjoy
spending their free time in shared activities with other
people. Which do you prefer and why?

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #23 Task 2
4. State the Effects
1. Topic Compete—Exciting
Shared Activity
5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal Learn From Others
More Fun
6. Prove It
3. Prove It How To Play Defence
Team Sports—Basketball/
7. Effects
Soccer
Become A Better Player
 #24 Task 2
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Students benefit more from classes with a large number of
students than they do from smaller class. Use specific
examples and details to support your opinion.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #24 Task 2
1. Topic
Agree 5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal More Friends
Learn From Others 6. Prove It
3. Prove It Meet People—Find Ones Who
How to Solve Different Have Something In Common
Questions 7. Effects
4. State the Effects Have Lots of Fun
Study Better
 #29 Task 2
Some people like to study in public places where there are
other people around. Others prefer to study in places where
there are few or no people around. Which kind of place do
you prefer? Explain why.

• Time
• Healthier
• Money
• Make Friends
• Fun/Exciting/Relaxing/Happy/
• Improve
Comfortable
• Learn
• Convenient
 #29 Task 2
1. Topic
Public Places 5. Reason #2—Personal
2. Reason #1—Personal Make Friends
Convenient 6. Prove It
3. Prove It Chat—Get to Know
Ask People Around Me 7. Effects
4. State the Effects Have Lots of Fun
Finish My Work Faster
 Practice!
• Step 1:
• Listen & Repeat
• 3-5 Times
• To Learn Structures/Ideas/Phrases/Delivery…
 Practice!
• Step 2:
• Timed Practice—15 Seconds & 45 Seconds
• Record Your Response
• Listen
• Correct Mistakes