General English Level 6 Version 2.1 © 2004 acl Pty Ltd GELEV6 Unit 02 Topic 01.doc Examples Listen to your recording. 1. The problem with the proposed plan is that it will take too long to complete. 2. The good thing is, it's really healthy so I can eat as much as I like. 3. The first question is, how much is it going to cost? 4. I totally agree with the plan. Firstly, it will be easy for us to put into action. Secondly, I think everyone will benefit from it. Lastly, it will bring us success in the future.  WRITING 04 Prefacing and ordering 1. For question 1, rewrite the passage using ordering words for each sentence. 2. For questions 2-6, write the correct preface structure in the space. 1. Going to the gym is good for you. It helps you build or tone your muscles. It can help increase your circulation as you exercise your heart. It's also sociable. You can go with friends or meet new people there. Combined with a good diet, it can help you lose weight. 2. We want to build an extension on our house. _________________ the council won't approve it. 3. There are plans to build a new airport. ______________ many houses in the area will have to be demolished. 4. The government is building a stadium in the city. _________________ do we really need another one? 5. I would like to go abroad for my holiday this year but it's too expensive. ________________ to go somewhere nearby. 6. I couldn't go on a date with him. __________________ (that) I don't like him. JIGSAW READING ACTIVITY Here are two passages about two different buildings. Can you sort them out and put them in order? 1. Read the sentences on the cards. 2. Work together to separate the two passages and then put them in order. 3. Now on a separate piece of paper write down all the ordering words in the correct order. 4. Finally turn the strips over and as a group try to remember what the passages said. Try to be as accurate as possible. 41