In this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the
lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your
notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task
after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes
to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on
ANSWER SHEET ONE. Some of the gaps may require a maximum of THREE words. Make
sure the word ( s ) you fill in is ( are ) both grammatically and semantically
acceptable. You may refer to your notes while completing the task. Use the blank
sheet for note-taking. How to Get an A on an English
Paper Getting an A on an English paper is many
students’ dream. It is no easy task. However, there are some steps you can
follow to help you turn out a successful English paper. I.
In writing an excellent paper, you should follow 7 basic steps:
Step 1 Pick a topic. —If the teacher
assigns a specific theme you will have to use that. —If not,
pick a topic that 1 .
Step 2 Write 2 .
—Three parts: an introduction, 3 of
text, and a conclusion. —Write an outline.
Step 3 Research the topic. Arranging the research is called
4 . Step 4 Begin with
an introduction. The introduction needs to catch the readers’
5 Step 5 Compose the
main body of text. Begin each section with a
mini-introduction. Step 6 Conclude the paper.
The conclusion recap what information you have shared with
6 Step 7 Document any sources. 7 that notations for sources
within the text are correct. Ⅱ. Do the following to
secure the A: Step 1 8
the topic. Step 2 Revise the paper.
Step 3 Get a second opinion. Ⅲ. Tips and
warnings: —Write down the quotes or information on
9 . —Use more sources
than the minimum requirement to get an A. — Failing to provide
10 will result in a grade below an
A. —Do not expect a word processing spell check to catch all
spelling and grammar errors.