Read the paragraph then complete the outline that follows.
Read the paragraph then complete the outline that follows.
WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE VISIT HAWAII? HY DO SO MANY PEOPLE VISIT HAWAII?
Over a million people visit Hawaii each year because of its beautiful Over a million people visit Hawaii each year because of its beautiful
weather and wonderful scenery! The Hawaiian islands have very mild weather and wonderful scenery! The Hawaiian islands have very mild
temperatures. For example, August, the hottest month, averages 78.4oF, temperatures. For example, August, the hottest month, averages 78.4oF,
while February, the coldest month, 71.9oF. In addition, the rainfall in Hawaii while February, the coldest month, 71.9oF. In addition, the rainfall in Hawaii
is not heavy because mountains on the northern side of each island stop is not heavy because mountains on the northern side of each island stop
incoming storms; for instance, Honolulu averages only 23 in. of rain per incoming storms; for instance, Honolulu averages only 23 in. of rain per
year. This beautiful weather helps tourists to enjoy Hawaii’s incredible year. This beautiful weather helps tourists to enjoy Hawaii’s incredible
natural scenery, from mountain waterfalls to fields of flowers and natural scenery, from mountain waterfalls to fields of flowers and
pineapples. One unusual place on Kauai is the Waimea Canyon, which looks pineapples. One unusual place on Kauai is the Waimea Canyon, which looks
like the Grand Canyon of Arizona. Moreover, one of the world’s largest like the Grand Canyon of Arizona. Moreover, one of the world’s largest
volcanoes, Haleakala, is located on Maui. And, of course, Hawaii’s famous volcanoes, Haleakala, is located on Maui. And, of course, Hawaii’s famous
beaches are everywhere—from the lovely Kona coast beaches on the large beaches are everywhere—from the lovely Kona coast beaches on the large
island of Hawaii to Waikiki Beach on Oahu. Warm sunshine and beautiful island of Hawaii to Waikiki Beach on Oahu. Warm sunshine and beautiful
beaches—it is not surprising that so many people visit Hawaii each year. beaches—it is not surprising that so many people visit Hawaii each year.
General Subject: ____________________________________________________ General Subject: ____________________________________________________
SPECIFIC MORE SPECIFIC MOST SPECIFIC SPECIFIC MORE SPECIFIC MOST SPECIFIC
Part 1: Beautiful weather ______________ _________ ________ Part 1: Beautiful weather ______________ _________ ________
Rainfall _________ 23 in./yr Rainfall _________ 23 in./yr
Part 2: _____________ ______________ _________ Waimea Part 2: _____________ ______________ _________ Waimea
______________ Maui _________ ______________ Maui _________
Flowers & pineapples _________ Kona Flowers & pineapples _________ Kona
Oahu Oahu
Re-arrange these jumbled sentences so that they will produce a good paragraph.
Paragraph 1 Paragraph 3
_____a. Another important change was that people had the freedom to
_____a. A notes/ memo function lets you make quick notes to yourself. live and work wherever they wanted.
_____b. Other capabilities include word processing, spreadsheet, and e- _____b. The earliest significant change was for farming families, who
mail. were no longer isolated.
_____c. A voice recorder that uses a built-in microphone and speaker _____c. The final major change brought by the automobile was the
works like a tape recorder. building of superhighways, suburbs, huge shopping centers, and
_____d. Basic tools include a calendar to keep track of your appointments, theme parks such as Disney World in Florida.
an address and phone number book, to-do lists, and a calculator. _____d. The automobile revolutionized the way of life in the United
_____e. MP3 playback lets you listen to digital music files, and a picture States.
viewer lets you look at digital photos. _____e. The automobile enabled them to drive to towns and cities
_____f. Most personal digital assistants (PDAs) have tools for basic tasks as comfortably and conveniently.
well as for multimedia functions. _____f. In fact, people could work in a busy metropolitan city and drive
_____g. A few models also include a built-in digital camera and keyboard. home to the quiet suburbs.
Paragraph 2
_____a. Twelve years after Sputnik, the United States caught up by Paragraph 4
becoming the first nation to land a man on the moon. _____a. In time, this melted part rises as magma.
_____b. The Europeans have joined the competition, vowing to land _____b. The formation of a volcanic eruption is a dramatic series of
European astronauts on the moon by 2025 and on Mars by 2035. events.
_____c. The number of nations competing in the “space race” has grown _____c. As the plate sinks, friction and Earth’s heat cause part of it to
since the early days of space exploration. melt.
_____d. China joined the competition in 2003 when it launched _____d. The magma produces heat, steam, and pressure.
Shenzhou 5. _____e. First of all, most volcanoes are formed where two plates collide.
_____e. Initially, the former Soviet Union took the lead when it sent the _____f. Then one of the plates is forced under the other and sinks.
first man into Earth orbit in the spaceship Sputnik in 1957. _____g. When the heat, steam, and pressure from the magma finally reach
_____f. For almost 50 years, the United States and Russia were the only the surface of Earth, a volcanic eruption occurs.
competitors in the contest to explore space using manned
spacecraft.
