WRITING IMPROVING SOUND, MUSIC, PICTURES AND TEXTS 5 FIRST Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the given words. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1. The team leader is in favour of designing a new soccer game. IDEA The team leader thinks it is ................................................................. to design a new soccer game. 2. My brother has a talent for MIDI. GOOD My brother is ................................................................. using MIDI. 3. Can you teach me how to use a GPS system, Mary? asked Jane. IF Jane asked Mary ................................................................. how to use a GPS system. 4. People think that creating special effects is a very hard job. SAID The creation of special effects ................................................................. a very hard job. 5. I will cancel the online conference because the computer has just crashed. CALL I will ................................................................. because the computer has just crashed. ACTIVITIES 6. CGI changed the world of visual effects. THANKS The world of visual effects changed .................................................................. 6 FIRST Write a text of about 140-190 words in an appropriate style. In your English class, you have been talking about graphic software. Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your choices. There are different programs that could be used for improving the quality of the school magazine. Which ones do you think are the most appropriate? What would you use them for? Notes Write about: 1. desktop publishing 2. photo illustration software 3. ......................................... (your own idea) Introduction State the topic of the essay shortly by paraphrasing the essay question. Say what you are going to write about and, if requested, provide your opinion. Body (3 separate paragraphs) Each paragraph should refer to one main idea, or aspect. For each paragraph, write one controlling idea, or topic sentence, and further sentences to support it (e.g. exemplifications or examples). Conclusion In one or two sentences: summarise the main points and restate the topic of the essay (i.e. a paraphrase of the last part of the introduction) and your opinion. When appropriate, give some thoughts about the future. 192 Module 4 UPDATING