II. Talk Directions: You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY . You can write no more than three words for each gap. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task. You will have TWO minutes to complete your work when the talk is over. Basic Steps to Getting an A on an English Paper 1. The topic · Using the specific theme assigned by the teacher · If not, picking a (n) (1) _____ topic (1)______ 2. The functions of an outline · (2) ______ (2)______ · Determining when to focus your research 3. The advantages of writing (3) ______ (3)______ · (4)_______ (4)______ · Gaining and demonstrating skills in two areas: · (5)_______ (5)______ · Critical appraisal 4. An Introduction · (6) ______ (6)______ · Listing the information and the order it will be presented 5. The main body · (7)_______ (7)______ · Beginning sections with mini-introductions 6. The conclusion · Recapping the information 7. An essential part of getting an A on a paper: (8)_____ (8)______ 8. To secure the A, you should: · (9)________ (9)______ · (10)_______ (10)_____