Argument EssayThesis-led approach

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Skimming

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Scanning

Scan through the article attached and underline proper names of countries,

companies and people (if any)

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True or False?

1. Due to a peak in production, there might be a risk of oil resources scarcity and this affects the price.

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True or False?2. We will soon run out of oil sources due to the

rate at which people are consuming this resource.

3. A number of factors will ensure that oil resources will not soon run out.

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True or False?4. There is disagreement among experts with

regard to death of Stone Age.

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True or False?5. The only reason for lack of petrol is the

scarcity of sources.

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True or False?6. UK petrol consumers follow a much

consistent consumption pattern in comparison with their American counterparts.

7. There is evidence suggesting that UK will run out of oil in the short term.

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True or False?8. A significant number of factors have led the

oil prices to soar.

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True or False?9. A rise in oil prices ensures the adoption of

alternative fuels and technologies.

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True or False?10. Diesel sales are expected to rise due to the

fact that they are cheaper for consumers.

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True or False?11. Current economic situation would hinder

the use of energy efficient vehicles.

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True or False?12. Production of high- fuel consuming vehicles

would benefit car companies in funding the research for their energy efficient product s.

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True or False?13. Ensuring use of green sources would be

possible without governments’ investments.

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Creating Template: Cause-Effect- ResultFind examples of these structures which help

create link in writing:(this) means…(this) suggests……which might imply…….will prompt….…could lead to….….cause….Therefore…..

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Future Prediction:WillPresent simple (active – passive)Present continuousBe + infinitive

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Understanding text organization – Planning

The main factors influencing oil market

The factors which could facilitate

production of energy efficient cars

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Revising text organization

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X Factor Leads to/causes/results in

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Question

Streets should see less of gas burning cars and more energy efficient vehicles need to be

introduced by car manufacturing companies.To what extent do you agree or disagree?