This document outlines the components of an upcoming exam, including vocabulary in context, reading comprehension, thesis statements, cause-effect transition words, and vocabulary. It provides sample questions and activities to help students prepare for each section. Students are instructed to read a short article and use context clues to define boldfaced vocabulary terms. They are also asked to make inferences about words used in the text and given examples of thesis statements to support. The document reviews cause-effect transition words and has students practice forming sentences linking phrases using these words. It concludes by reminding students to study for the exam which will include a speaking test.

1. TÓPICOS II
PARTIAL #1
ORAL EXAM &
EXAM REVIEW

2. EXAM REVIEW

3. EXAM COMPONENTS
oVocabulary in Context
oReading Comprehension / Inference
oThesis Statements + Topic Sentences
oCause-Effect Transition Words
oVocabulary

4. READING

5. What are some characteristics of a corrupt
cop?
Are there any corrupt cops in the USA?
What parts of the world are known for having
the most corrupted cops?

6. READING: TEN OFFICERS ASSIGNED FOR WHAT?
oRead the article quickly but
carefully.

7. VOCABULARY
IN CONTEXT

8. VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT
oWork with a partner.
oUse the context of the article.
oProvide a logical definition or synonym of the
boldfaced terms.
Be prepared to share your
opinions with the rest of the class!!!

9. COMPREHENSION /
INFERENCE

10. oWhat do we mean by the term
making inferences???
Making inferences refers to the
practice of using information given
in the text in order to make
assumptions about what is not
given.

11. What can be inferred about…???
…the word dispatched?
…the meaning of spokesman?

12. COMPREHENSION / INFERENCE

13. THESIS STATEMENTS +
TOPIC SENTENCES

14. How could you
support the following
thesis statements???

15. Although almost all teenagers are
aware of the dangers of drugs, many
are still motivated to experiment with
these deadly substances.

16. Heartbreak, though often considered
a natural part of growing up, can have
devastating effects on a fragile
teenager.

17. CAUSE-EFFECT
TRANSITION WORDS

18. What cause-effect
transition words do
you remember???

19. oUse the given clues to
form correct cause-
effect sentences!!!

20. stress among students
excessive homework
result in

21. Excessive homework
results in stress among
students.

22. her extremely good looks
her many admirers
on account of /
owing to

23. She has many admirers on
account of her extremely
good looks.

24. my feelings of sadness
my loved one’s absence
attributed to

25. My feelings of sadness
may be attributed to my
loved one’s absence.

26. excessive fame and
wealth
arrogance
result from

27. Arrogance may result
from excessive fame
and wealth.

28. CAUSE-EFFECT TRANSITION WORDS
oDetermine the cause-effect relationship between
each pair of phrases.
oUse the given transition words to form logical,
cause-effect sentences.

29. EXAM COMPONENTS
oVocabulary in Context
oReading Comprehension / Inference
oThesis Statements + Topic Sentences
oCause-Effect Transition Words
oVocabulary

30. HOMEWORK
STUDY!!!
Next Class
Speaking test