Level 2 Writing: Comparison Charts

Below is an example of a comparison chart. This comparison chart is smaller than the comparison charts you will have on the final exam. It is smaller because it has less information than normal comparison charts. However, this is a good chart to begin learning how to transfer information from a comparison chart to an essay.

Listen to your teacher and write down the information in the chart.

Um Saloom Um KhammasAgeHeightWeightNationalityTemperament Rebellious

Part A: What does the comparison chart tell you? 1. What does this chart compare? ________________________________________

2. When you compare the age of the two women, what do you see?_______________________________________________________________

3. What about the height of the two women? What is interesting about this information?_______________________________________________________________

4. What about their weight? _______________________________________________________________

5. Nationality? ________________________________________________________

6. When you compare Um Saloom’s temperament to Um Khammas’, what can you say about her (Um Saloom)? __________________________________

7. How about when you compare Um Khammas’ temperament to Um Saloom’s?_______________________________________________________________

8. When you compare the information of the two women, are there more similarities or more differences? How many? _____________________________

Part B: Put the words in each sentence in order and write them on the lines below. The first word of each sentence is correct.

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a) The compares Um Saloom named two chart cartoon Um Khammas characters and.

___________________________________________________________________b) Overall more similarities differences are than there.

___________________________________________________________________c) We between differences three Um Khammas can there Um Saloom and that see are.

___________________________________________________________________d) First, older Um Khammas Um Saloom than is.

___________________________________________________________________e) Um Saloom Um Khammas but years years is is old old 65 68.

___________________________________________________________________f) In as as Um Khammas heavy Um Saloom is contrast, not.

___________________________________________________________________g) Um Saloom’s Um Khammas’ while 68kg 70kg weight weight is is.

___________________________________________________________________h) The temperament is difference final.

___________________________________________________________________i) Um Saloom Um Khammas rebellious kind is is but.

___________________________________________________________________j) There two two characters these similarities are between.

___________________________________________________________________k) The nationality is first.

___________________________________________________________________l) Both Emirati are.

___________________________________________________________________m) The height second is.

___________________________________________________________________n) Um Saloom Um Khammas tall is as as.

___________________________________________________________________o) They tall 160 cm both are. key

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Part C: Organise the sentences from Part B into 3 separate paragraphs and write them on the lines below. Write on every line. Leave one line blank between paragraphs.

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___________________________________________________________________Part D: Use comparison grammar and present simple tense to help you write about what you see in the chart.

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1. Um Saloom ________ ____________ __________ Um Khammas. Um Saloom is _______ years old, _____ Um Khammas is ______ years old.

2. Um Saloom ________ ____________ __________ ________ Um Khammas. Both are ________ cm tall.

3. Um Khammas _____________ _________ ___________ Um Saloom. (you can use the verb: weigh or the adjective: fat). Um Khammas ____________ 70 kgs, _________ Um Saloom ___________ 68kgs.

4. Um Saloom is ________________ than Um Khammas. Um Khammas is very rebellious.

GRAMMAR QUESTION: For which sentences can you use other styles/grammar?

The Comparative Essay

What is it? Short / long essay

___ words

____ minutes

Task 1 / 2 on IELTS

Why ? I _ _ _ _ S !!!

Charts explain quickly and easily

Writing Project 1 is “What is Better”

Faculty - uses in many different courses and projects

HOW? Pre-write (______ minutes)

Write Intro (_____ minutes)

Body 1 = TS + SS (____ minutes)

Body 2 = TS + SS (_____ minutes)

(no conclusion & no opinion)

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Level Two Exam Preparation for Comparison Charts

Abu Dhabi Emirate Dubai Emirate

Location The UAE The UAEClimate Hot and arid Hot and aridArea 67, 340 square km 4, 114 square kmTotal Population 1.4 million 2.2 millionEmirati Population 886, 000 384, 540Language Arabic ArabicOfficial religion Islam IslamMain industries Oil, Natural Gas Tourism, Property, Financial

ServicesTrading Partners Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar India, Switzerland, Saudi

Arabia

Comparison chart between Abu Dhabi Emirate and Dubai EmirateThe chart compares two emirates (1)named/namely Abu Dhabi Emirate and

Dubai Emirate. In (2)generally/general, there are more (3)different/differences than (4)similarities/similarity.

It is (5)clear/clearly from the chart that there are six differences between the two emirates. The (6)firstly/first difference is that the area of Abu Dhabi Emirate is considerably (7)bigger/big than the area of Dubai Emirate. The former is 67,340 km 2 while the latter is 4,114 km2. The next difference is in total (8)population/populated. Dubai Emirate’s total population, at 2.2 million, is about two times as (9)bigger/big as Abu Dhabi Emirate’s total population, at 1.4 million. In contrast, the Emirati population of Abu Dhabi Emirate is larger (10)than/then that of Dubai Emirate. The Emirati population of Abu Dhabi Emirate and Dubai Emirate (11)is/are 886,000 and 384,540 respectively. In terms of main industries, they are (12)difference/different for both emirates. Abu Dhabi Emirate’s are oil and natural gas (13)because/but Dubai Emirate’s are tourism, property and financial services. The (14)final/finally difference is in trading partners. Whereas the trading (15)partner/partners of Abu Dhabi Emirate are Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar, the trading partners of Dubai Emirate (16)is/are India, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia.

It is noted that there are only four similarities between (17)this/these two emirates. The first is in (18)located/location. Both are located in the UAE. In addition, both (19)has/have the same climate, which is hot and arid. Furthermore, Arabic is the

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language in both emirates. Finally, both share (20)a/the same official religion which is Islam. key

See iBook, p. 34 (“Model Essays.”) Read the reports below and fill in the missing words.

Halima’s Essay The chart compares two countries, South Korea and Mongolia. In general, we can see there are only two _______________________ and four __________________________ between the two countries. There are two _______________________ between South Korea and Mongolia. Both countries are located in Asia and most of the population in each country is Buddhist. On the other hand, there are four _______________________ between these two Asian countries. The first major _______________________ is in population. South Korea’s population of 48.8 million people is a lot bigger than ___________ _____________________ ____ 3.1 million. In contrast, ___________ ___________ ___________ larger than South Korea’s. Whereas Mongolia’s area is 1.6 million sq km, ___________ ___________ ___________ only 99,720 sq km. Furthermore, the climate in South Korea is temperate while ___________ ___________ ___________ is desert and continental. The last difference is that Korean is the language of South Korea but Mongolian is ___________ ___________ ___________ Mongolia. (161 words)Ahmed’s Essay The chart compares two countries, South Korea and Mongolia. Overall, there are more ___________ than ___________. We can see there are many ___________ between South Korea and Mongolia. First, the population of South Korea is bigger than ___________ ___________ ___________ Mongolia. The population of South Korea is 48.8 million but the population of Mongolia is only 3.1 million. On the other hand, ___________ ___________ ___________ South Korea is much smaller than the area of Mongolia. The area of South Korea is 99,720 sq km but the area of Mongolia is 1.6 million sq km. They also have ___________ climates. The climate of South Korea is temperate but ___________ ___________ ___________ Mongolia is desert and continental. The final difference is language. In South Korea they speak Korean but in Mongolia ___________ ___________

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South Korea Mongolia Location Asia AsiaPopulation 48.8 million 3.1 million Area 99,720 square km 1.6 million square km Climate Temperate Desert; Continental Language Korean Mongolian Main Religion

Buddhism Buddhism

Mongolian. On the other hand, there are only two ___________ between the two countries. Both South Korea and Mongolia are in Asia and the main religion in both countries is Buddhism. (147 words)

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MODEL ESSAYSName:…………………………………………….…….. Section: ……

Level 2 Writing Practice

Beyonce Anjelina JolieAgeHeight 168 cm …………. cmWeight ………. kg 55 kgNationality …………. AmericanEthnicity African-AmericanOccupation ActressMarried YesChildren 1 6Net worth $ ………. million $ …………. _______________

Comparing Beyonce and Angelina Jolie

Listen to a model for comparing Beyonce and Angelina Jolie. Write down the missing words. The first letter of each word is given.

T_______ c_______ c_______ t_______ f_______ p_______ n_______ Beyonce a_______ Angelina Jolie. O_______ t_______ a_______ m_______ d_______ t_______ s_______.

W_______ c_______ s_______ t_______ t_______ a_______ s_______ d_______ b_______ Beyonce a_______ Angelina. F_______, Beyonce i_______ y_______ t_______ Angelina. Beyonce i_______ 31 y_______ o_______ b_______ Angelina i_______ 37 y_______ o_______. Angelina i_______ a_______ t_______ t_______ Beyonce. Angelina i_______ 173 cm w_______ Beyonce i_______ 168 cm. O_______ t_______ o_______ h_______, Beyonce w_______ m_______ t_______ Angelina. Beyonce’s w_______ i_______ 67 kg w_______ Angelina’s i_______ 55kg. T_______ a_______ h_______ d_______ e_______ b_______. Beyonce i_______ A_______-A_______, w_______ Angelina i_______ w_______. F_______, t_______ h_______ d_______ o_______. Beyonce w_______ a_______ a s_______, w_______ Angelina i_______ a_______ a_______. I_______ a_______, Angelina h_______ a b_______ f_______ t_______ Beyonce. S_______ h_______ s_______ c_______, w_______ Beyonce j_______ h_______ o_______ c_______. T_______

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f_______ d_______ i_______ t_______ Beyonce h_______ m_______ m_______ m_______ t_______ Angelina. Beyonce h_______ $300 m_______, w_______ Angelina h_______ $120 m_______.

T_______ a_______ j_______ t_______ s_______ b_______ Beyonce a_______ Angelina. T_______ a_______ b_______ A_______ a_______ t_______

a_______ b_______ m_______. key

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Steps for writing Comparison Essay

Before the exam

1. Each comparison table essay has THREE paragraphs. TRUE/FALSE2. This type of essay has a conclusion. TRUE/FALSE.3. How many categories are usually in the charts??

Step 1. PRE-WRITING – Before you write

How? Mark your Exam / Make a Plan

1. Mark the chart “S” or “D” (similarities or differences) .

2. Mark ideas for vocab / grammar. For example:

o Which adjectives – which rules?o Nouns? (possessives / of ) tip: nouns can be used for category names I don’t know o verbs – which ones?

3. Mark special points - contrasts / large differences etc.

EXAMPLE CHARTS - For each, do the pre-writing tasks.

Monarch butterfly Blue butterfly

Type of animal insect insectWhere found North and South America,

AfricaNorth and South America

Length 9-10 cm 13 -17 cmWeight 0.27 – 0.75g 28.35gColour orange, black, white blue, black, whiteDiet nectar nectarLifespan up to 42 days up to 115 daysUnusual features can taste with feet can taste with feetFavourite areas gardens, fields tropical areas

Nissan Patrol Toyota Landcruiser

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Engine size 4.2 liter 4.2 litertiming belt no yescost 197,000 dhms 140,000 dhmsavailable colors black, gray, tan, maroon,

silversilver, gray, red, gold, green, white, black

width 183.9 cm 197.1 cmoff road yes yesseats 7 7miles per gallon 15 - 18.5 13 - 18

Brazil BoliviaRegion South America South AmericaClimate tropical humid and tropicalArea 8,514,877 square km 1,098,581 square kmPopulation 203,429,773 10,118,683Languages Portuguese, Spanish Spanish, QuechuaReligion Christian ChristianNatural Resources gold, petroleum timber, gold

Iphone Blackberry

Price $199 - $399 $150 =- $299Width .9 cm 1 cmWeight 130 g 130 gScreen size 8.9 cm 7.1Touchscreen? Yes YesBattery life 8 hours 6 hoursCamera? Yes YesAvailable colors Black, white Black, white, blue, green pink

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Beyonce AnjelinaAge 31 37Height 168 cm 173 cmWeight 67 kg 55 kgNationality American AmericanEthnicity African-American WhiteOccupation Singer ActressMarried Yes YesChildren 1 6Net worth $300 million $120 million

Step 1. WRITING THE INTRODUCTION – Two sentences:

1. What the chart compares2. Overall statement – more similarities or more differences?

Example:

The chart compares two _____________s, (the)_________________ and (the)

_____________________. Overall there are more similarities / differences than

differences / similarities between these two _________________________s.

Sentence 1 - repeats topic from the exam. (1 main style):

The chart compares two ___________s, __________ and _________.

Example: (Paris / London) The chart compares two cities in Europe, Paris and London.

Practice:

1. (UAE / Saudi Arabia)

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2. (Iphone / Blackberry)

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3. (Monarch Butterfly / Blue Butterfly)

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4. (cars: Toyota Rav 4 / Suzuki Vitara)

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Sentence 2 -- gives an “overall statement” - choose a style:

a) Overall, we can see that there are many similarities / differences and a few differences / similarities between these two ______________s

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b) In general, there are more _________________________s than _____________________.

c) In general, there are two/three/four/etc. similarities and two/three/four/five/ etc. differences between them.

Practice Sentence 2, using different styles:

5. (UAE / Saudi Arabia)

_____________________________________________________________________

6. (Iphone / Blackberry)

_____________________________________________________________________

7. (Monarch Butterfly / Blue Butterfly)

_____________________________________________________________________

8. (cars: Toyota Rav 4 / Suzuki Vitara)

_____________________________________________________________________

Write a Complete Intro for Beyonce & Angelina.

Introduction____________________________________________________________

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Body 1

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____________________________________________________________________. First, xxxxxxxxx is 31 years old but Angelina is 37 years old. Angelina is also taller than Beyonce. Angelina is 173 xxxxxxxxx cm. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx has 6 children, Beyonce has $300 million, while Angelina has $1 xxxxxxxxx (Body 2)

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__________________. They are both Americans and they are both married.

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Step 2. WRITING THE BODY PARAGRAPHS

A. Quick Review/Preview.

1. You should write the similarities first. TRUE/FALSE /IT DOESN’T MATTER

2. Write the paragraph with more sentences first. TRUE/FALSE/NO MATTER.

3. How many Body paragraphs? ONE/TWO/THREE

4. How many topic sentences in each paragraph? ONE/TWO/THREE

5. How many topic sentences in the essay? ONE/TWO/THREE

6. Is there a topic sentence in the introduction?

7. What kind of sentences are needed for each criteria. general / specific / both general and

specific.

8. What kind of sentences is this? Where in the essay is it?

Overall, we can see there are more similarities than differences between these two

countries.

9. What kind of sentences is this: On the other hand, we can see there are a few similarities

between the two cars.

B. Topic sentences (TS) – Linking word + the topic (similarities or differences?) .

(for Body 1 TS)

a) We can see several / a few similarities / differences between these two __________s.

b) First, There are two / three / four / etc. similarities / differences between these two __________s.

c) First, x is similar to Y in some ways.

(for Body 2)

However / On the other hand, there are many differences / similarities between these two ___s

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Practice:

Monarch Butterfly vs. Blue Butterfly

TS1: ___________________________________________________________________________

TS2: ___________________________________________________________________________

Nissan Patrol vs. Toyota LandcruiserTS1: ___________________________________________________________________________

TS2: ___________________________________________________________________________

Brazil vs. Bolivia

TS1: ___________________________________________________________________________

TS2: ___________________________________________________________________________

iPhone and Blackberry

TS1: ___________________________________________________________________________

TS2: ___________________________________________________________________________

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Supporting Sentences (SS)for each point (criteria), include

(optional – the name of the point/criteria – e.g. “the first difference is in length”)1. GENERAL COMPARISON and 2. A SPECIFIC DETAIL (with numbers). For example

General - are these correct?

a) Angelina is older than Beyonce

b) Beyonce is younger than Y.

c) Beyonce is not as old as Angelina.

Specific

d) X’s age is 23, but Y’s age is 29

e) Y is 29 years old, but X is only 23.

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Supporting Sentences

category words/expressions

Sentences/Clauses

age

old (adjective)young (adjective)

X is older than Y. (1ST Y is not as old as X.

X is younger than Y.X is not as old as Y.

X’s age is 23, but Y’s age is 29Y is 29 years old, but X is only 23.

height tall high

The Burj Khalifa is taller than the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower is not as tall as the Burj Khalifa.

The Burj Khalifa is 828 meters tall, whereas the Eiffel Tower is only 301 meters.

The Burj Khalifa’s height is 828 but the Eiffel Tower’s height is 301 meters.

weight weigh (v)heavy (adj)light (adj)

Ipad = 10 ounces; Samsung table = 7 ounces

The ipad is heavier than the Samsung tablet. The Samsung is lighter than the iPad.

The Samsung is not as heavy as the Ipad.

The ipad weighs 10 ounces, but the Samsung tablet is only 7 ounces.

length

cost ExpensiveHigher costGreater costCost (v)

X is more expensive than Y.X has a higher cost that Y.X costs more than Y.---X costs 123, but Y costs 456.The cost of x is 1, but the cost of Y is 2.

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nationality Have different nationalitiesAre + nationality

They have different nationalitiesBoth people are ___________________

population Their populations are different.The population of X is larger than the population of YX is more populated than y.There are more people in X than Y.

X’s population is 123, but Y’s population is 456The population of X is 124 but the population of Y is 456.

lifespan live (v)have

Cats live longer than dogs.The lifespan of cats is longer than the lifespan of dogsCats live 12 years but dogs live just 10 years.

color They have different colors

X’s colors are a, b, and c, but Y’s colors are d and e.

climate Their _____________s are different.They have different climates

The climate of X is _____, but Y’s climate is _______location is located in…. Their locations are different.

One difference / similarity is the location. They have the same location.

Tonga is located in the South Pacific, but …….The UAE is located in the Arabian Gulf, and Qatar is also in the Gufl. The region of Morrocco is Northern Africa, and Egypt is in the same region.

nationality Nationalities They have different nationalities

language Speak (v) They speak different languagesThey have different languages.

In X, they speak A, but in Y, they speak B.

religion believe They have different religions.In X, the religion is A, but in Y, the religion is B.

region They are in different regions.

X is in region A, but Y is in region B. area Larger than The area of X is greater than the area of Y.

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Not as large asGreater thansize

X’s area is 5, 000 km sq. but Y’s area is just 1000 sq km.

personality

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Practice - Supporting Sentences. Directions: Write supporting sentences for each. Include 1) general and specicic comparison,

where useful.

Boa Python

Average Length 7 meters 21 meters

1)

2)

Dog Cat

Average Lifespan 12 years 24 years

1)

2)

Boys Girls

Average height 170 155

1)

2)

Black Bear Brown Bear

Weight 45-55 kg 85-95 kg

1)

2)

UAEU Alain University

Library Yes No

1)

Wolf Coyote

Colors Grey, Brown, Black Grey, Brown, White

1)

2)

iPhone Samsung

Average Battery Charge Duration 3 hours 9 hours

1)

2)

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Name:…………………………………… ID: ………………………….…….. Section: ………

Level 2 Essay Writing Exam Practice

Word Count _________

Location The United Kingdom FranceArea 1, 570 square km 105 square kmClimate Temperate TemperateTotal Population 7.8 million 2.2 millionLanguage English FrenchMain industries Finance Manufacturing, TourismFamous Buildings

Big Ben, The Gherkin The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral

Metro system Yes Yes

Comparison chart between London and Paris

The chart ____________ two cities named London and Paris. In ____________,

there are more ____________ than ____________.

It is clear from the ____________ that there are seven differences between

the two cities. The first difference is in ____________. London is located in the

United Kingdom while Paris is in France. The second difference is that the

____________ of London is considerably bigger than the area of Paris. The

____________ is 1,570 km2 whereas the latter is 105 km2. The population of both

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LondonParis

cities is very different. London’s population, ____________ 7.8 million is more than

three times ____________ big as Paris’ population at 2.2 million. In ____________,

people in both cities do ____________ speak the same ____________. People in

London speak English but people in Paris speak French. In terms of main

industries, they are not ____________ same in both cities. London’s is finance

whereas Paris’ are manufacturing and tourism. Finally, both cities have some

____________ which are famous. In London, they ____________ Big Ben and the

Gherkin while ____________ famous buildings in Paris are the Eiffel Tower and

Notre Dame Cathedral.

It is noted that there are only two similarities ____________ these two cities.

The first is climate. Both have the same climate, ____________ is temperate.

Furthermore, in ____________ of a metro system, both cities ____________ one.

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Level 2 Writing Task 1

Comparison Chart – The Monarch butterfly and the Blue butterfly

The chart __________________ two butterflies __________________ the Monarch

butterfly and the Blue butterfly. In general, there are more __________________

than similarities.

We can see __________________ there are six differences between the two

__________________. The first difference is in where they can __________________

found. The Monarch butterfly is found in North and South America,

__________________ Africa while the Blue butterfly lives in North and South

America. Next, the Monarch butterfly at 9-10 cm __________________ not

__________________ long as the Blue butterfly. In terms of __________________, the

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Monarch butterfly Blue butterfly

Type of animal insect insect

Where found North and South America, Africa

North and South America

Length 9-10 cm 13 -17 cm

Weight 0.27 – 0.75g 28.35g

Colour orange, black, white blue, black, white

Diet nectar nectar

Lifespan up to 42 days up to 115 days

Unusual features can taste with feet can taste with feet

Favourite areas gardens, fields tropical areas

Monarch butterfly’s is considerably lighter than the Blue butterfly’s. The former

is 0.27-0.75g whereas the __________________ is 28.35g. Their colours are

different too. The Monarch butterfly’s are orange, back and white while the Blue

__________________ are blue, black and white. In __________________, the Monarch

butterfly’s lifespan, at 42 days is much shorter than the Blue

__________________lifespan at 115 days. Finally, the Monarch __________________

likes gardens and fields while the Blue butterfly __________________ tropical

areas.

It is noted that there are two __________________ between the two

butterflies. Both eat __________________ and both have unusual features, which

__________________ that they can taste using their feet.

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Saudi Arabia and the UAE (iBook) The chart compares two countries, Saudi Arabia and The UAE.

O…………………………………., there are three ………………………..

and ……………………….. similarities.

There are three differences between ………………………………….

two countries. First, the area is …………………………………. . The area

of Saudi Arabia is 1,960,582 square kilometers, but The UAE has 82, 880

square km. In addition, Saudi Arabia has a larger population than UAE.

Saudi Arabia has about 27,0190,931 people ………………………. The

UAE has 8,000,000. …………………………………., they have

…………………………………. trading partners. ……………………….

………………. ‘s partners are the USA, Japan, Germany, South Korea,

China, France, and Singapore, …………………………………. the UAE ‘s

partners are Japan, Germany, South Korea, China, India, and UK.

On ………. other hand, there are four …………………….. between

Saudi Arabia and the UAE. First, they are in the same region. They are both

in the Arabian Gulf. Second, They both have a desert climate, so it is hot and

dry. Finally, Islam is the official religion of both countries. (153)

The chart compares two countries ………………………………….

………………..………………………………………….., Saudi Arabia and

The UAE. I………… g………………..…, w…… c……….. s……….. t….

……….. there are more ………………………..… than

…………………………………. between these two Arabian countries.

We can see that there are three differences between Saudi Arabia and

The UAE. First, the …………………………………. of Saudi Arabia is

…………………………………. larger than the area of The UAE. Saudi

Arabia has about ………… million square kilometers, …… The UAE has

………………………. 82, 880 square km.

…………………………………., Saudi Arabia also has a

…………………………………. population than UAE. Saudi Arabia has

…………………………………. 27 …………………………. people

whereas The UAE has 8,000,000 people. The …………………………

difference is their trading partners. Saudi Arabia trades with the eight

different ………………………………….: USA, Japan, Germany, South

Korea, China, France, and Singapore. In …………………………., the UAE

trades with six countries: Japan, Germany, South Korea, China, India, and

the UK.

However, there are …………………………. similarities between

these two countries. One …………………………. is they are both in

………………… same region, the Arabian Gulf. In ………………………,

they both have a desert climate. This means it is hot and dry. The third

…………. is that Islam is the official religion of both countries. (192

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words)

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Linking WordsCategory Arabian horse Arabian Camel

Type Mammal MammalRegion Arabian gulf Middle East and North AfricaHabitat Desert DesertSize 1.45 -1.55 m 1.8 – 2.1 mWeight 365 – 500 kg 600 – 1000 kgDiet Grasses and plants Leaves and grassesLifespan 20-35 yrs 40 – 45 yearsSpecial features endurance Live without water for a long time

Directions: Use the words in the box to complete the essay.

We can see – also – First - but - also – Another – However – Finally – while -

BODY 1

______________________ there are many differences between the Arabian horse and the Arabian camel.

______________________, the Arabian horse’s region is the Arabian Gulf while the Arabian camel lives in the

Middle East and North Africa. The Arabian camel is ______________bigger than the Arabian horse. The Arabian

camel is 1.8 to 2.1 meters tall the Arabian horse is 1.45 to 1.55 meters tall. ______________________difference

is in weight. The Arabian camel’s weight is six hundred to one thousand kilograms, _____________the Arabian

horse weighs only three hundred and sixty five to five hundred kilograms. We _______________ see their

lifespans are different. The Arabian camel lives for forty to forty-five years. _________________ , the Arabian

horse’s lifespan is for only twenty to thirty-five years. ______________________, these two animals have

different special features. The Arabian horse has a lot of endurance ______________________the Arabian camel

can live without water for a long time.

BODY 2

On the other hand – First – Also – the – last – same - as well – First - We can see - whereas

______________________there are only a few similarities between these two animals. ,

______________________they are both mammals. ______________________, they have

______________________habitat which is the desert. The ____________________________ similarity is their

diet. The Arabian horse eats grasses and plants, and the Arabian camel eats grasses and leaves

______________________.

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Getting a high score – Comparison Chart

London Paris

Population 7.8 million 2.2 million

Tip #1 – DETAILS ARE COMPLETE AND EXCELLENT

1. For each point of comparison – e.g., population, size, age, etc. – you should include (Choose the best answer):a. A general point of comparison (bigger/smaller/not as… as/different0b. A detail with numbers, etc. from the chart. (7.8 and 2.2)c. a or bd. a and b.

2. To pass the exam (60%), your answer must include (Choose the best answer):a) 100% All of the information in the chart.b) 80% of the informationc) 60% of the info.

3. Both are correct. Which has better details ? Why? a) In addition, their populations are different. London’s population is 7.8 million, while Paris’s population

is 2.2 million.b) Another difference is London is bigger than Paris. London has a population of 7.8 million, while Paris

has 2.2 million people.

Monarch Butterfly Blue Butterfly

Colors orange, black, white blue, black, white

4. Which has better details?a. The colors are different. The Monarch’s colors are orange, black and white, and the Blue’s colors are

blue, black and white.b. The colors are slightly different. Both of them have black and white, but the Monarch also has orange,

and the Blue also has blue.

Tip #2 - VOCABULARY

5. Both are correct. Which has more advanced of vocabulary? Why?a. London’s population is bigger than Paris’s population.b. London’s population is three times bigger than Paris’s population.

London Paris

Area 1, 570 sq km 105 uare km

6. Both are correct. Which is more advanced ? Why?a. Another difference is the area of London is much larger than the area of Paris. The area of London is

but the area of Paris is 105 square km.b. The second difference is that the area of London is considerably bigger than the area of Paris. The

former is 1, 570 sq km whereas the latter is 105 km2.

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Error CorrectionDirections: Guess the codes and type of mistake, and put them in the correct place in the chart.

CODESV # P [ ] sp C

TYPES OF MISTAKESCapital letter – Delete – Punctuation - Singular/Plural – spelling - Verb

CODES TYPES OF MISTAKES

DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE OF MISTAKE

Extramissing

1. paris is in france.

Full stop (.) or comma (,) –extra or missing

2. Paris is in France, the next difference is area.

1 city, country, thing, difference2 cities, countries, things, differences

3. These two city …(exception: million)

4. The first differences is in area.

missing Extra wrong

5. London located in the UK.

6. There two similarities.

7. The chart is compares two cities.

8. London have a Metro, but Paris doesn’t.Words are wrong or not necessary

9. The London

10. The ParisWrong spelling

11. Diffrences - Similarites - cites

Which mistakes do you make?

CODES Example of mistake

Correction

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TAKE A PRACTICE TEST

Level 2 Essay Writing Exam Practice

Word Count _________

Location The United Kingdom FranceArea 1, 570 square km 105 square kmClimate Temperate TemperateTotal Population 7.8 million 2.2 millionLanguage English FrenchMain industries Finance Manufacturing, TourismFamous Buildings

Big Ben, The Gherkin The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral

Metro system Yes Yes

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LondonParis

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Comparison Table Checklist

Timed Writing Exam

Name: ID Section: Date

Format Yes NoName, label, section, datedouble spaced, indented, neatly written3 paragraphsIntroduction

1. says what the table/chart shows.2. says how many similarities and differences there are or which are more, similarities or differences.

Similarities Paragraph Yes No3. topic sentence with the correct form of the word similar or similarities. 4. The topic sentence does not give examples of similarities.5. All the information and examples about similarities are written.6. Linking words and are used correctly

Differences Paragraph Yes No7. a topic sentence with the correct form of the word different or differences. 8. The topic sentence does not give examples of differences.9. All the information and examples about about differences are written in the paragraph.10. Words like unlike, whereas, However, In contrast, On the other hand, different (adj.) differences

(n) etc. were used in the correct way and in the correct part of the sentences. (For example, “unlike” + noun, “whereas” in a complex sentence, “However,” at the beginning of a new sentence but relating to the sentence before, etc.)Grammar Yes No

11. Every sentence has a subject and verb.12 There is only one verb after subject and only one subject for verb.13 The subject and verb agreement is correct, i.e.:14 The compound sentences with “and” or “ but” and complex sentences with “while,”

“whereas”, or “because” in the body paragraphs have correct punctuation and grammar15 The student used a variety of grammar and explanation styles like we saw in class, and used them

correctly, for example: possessives,-er/more than with adjectives, or the ___ of ___ is……….16. P is used to separate sentences correctly 17. singular or plural is used correctly. (#)

Capitalization, Punctuation, and Format Yes No18. Sentences begin with a capital letter and finish with full stops.

Spelling and Vocabulary Yes No19 The words are spelled correctly.20. Some new vocab is tried. (former, latter, two times/three times / much more)

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Online Grammar & Vocab Resources – SEE blog

www.ufpwriting.wordpress.comComparatives (& Superlatives)

BLACKBOARD (UAEU)

Comparatives Quiz – Blackboard   (Blackboard > Organizations > Independent Learning Center (Female)” > CEPA > Grammar)

SOCRATIVE

(by A. Young): SOC-10094810 Positive & negative comparative and superlative forms of adjectives & adverbs. Also includes (not) as…as structures

ONLINE PRACTICE (selected and edited from those previously shared by A. Young)

 1.    Road to Grammar (OK for iPads) - simple multiple-choice quizzes that get increasingly difficult. Scroll down to see quizzes for comparatives & superlatives. http://roadtogrammar.com/

2.    University of Victoria (OK for iPads) - clear explanations followed by exercises at the bottom of the page. http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/regcom.htm

3.    To Learn English (OK for iPads) - links to links of online quizzes. 

         (comparatives): http://www.tolearnenglish.com/correspondants/google-results.php?q=COMPARATIVE+ADJECTIVES

         (superlatives): http://www.tolearnenglish.com/english_lessons/superlative-adjectives

 4.    Using English.com (OK for iPads) – 10-16 items multiple-choice quizzes. Attractive and clear design. Some of the grammar is a little tricky but most items are clear and simple. 

         http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/45.html

                http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/242.html

 5.    British Council (best on PC) - http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/english-grammar/adjectives/comparative-and-superlative-adjectives

 6.    English Help (OK for iPads)  - 10-20 item spelling tests that require some typing.

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/adjectives_adverbs/adjective_comparison4.htm

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/adjectives_adverbs/adjective_comparison5.htm

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