After you read


Which of the following is the best single-sentence summary of the text?


1.  There are three different ways in which it is possible to define adolescence.

2.  The stereotype of the adolescent is that of a rebellious, negative, troubled young person.

3.  Adolescence is an exciting period of life.


Paragraph organization

1 Look at the structure of the A and D paragraphs, and then answer the questions.


 (sentence one) . In that case, (sentence two) . Or (sentence three) . This approach (sentence
four) .

Additionally, (sentence five) . Such views (sentence six) . In this context, (sentence seven) .


1 This paragraph describes three different ways of looking at adolescence. Which sentence or
sentences discuss:

a the first way?

b the second way?

c the third way?


2 Which words signal the transition from:

a the first to the second way?

b the second to the third way?


3 Words like this, that, and such refer back to previous ideas in a paragraph. What previous ideas
do the following refer to?

a In that case, ….

b This approach ….

c Such views …


Adapted from.

Seal, Bernard. Academic Encounters. Reading, Study Skills, and Writing. Cambridge: CUP, 1997, p. 48


KEY

B

The correct order of paragraphs: C, A, D, B

The best single-sentence summary: 1.

Paragraph organization

1a Sentences one and two

1b sentences three and four

1c Sentences five, six, and seven

2a Or

2b Additionally

3a When adolescence is viewed in biological terms

3b When adolescence is viewed from a psychological perspective

3c Looking at adolescence as a social stage