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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #288 Desert Festival
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The text boxes in the left panel have been placed in a random order Restore the original order by dragging the text boxes from the left panel to the right panel.
* Move & order all paragraphs in the right field

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It is held annually near Essakane, an oasis some 40 miles north-west of Timbuktu, the ancient city on the Niger River.
Reaching it tests endurance, with miles of impermanent sand tracks to negotiate.
The reward of navigating this rough terrain comes in the form of a three-day feast of music and dance.
As a very cold wind swept across the sand dunes in the early hours, the time had come for the last concert of this year's “Festival in the Desert”.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it sets the scene with a clear introduction. It describes the time and place, which is important for the reader. It does not refer to any previous information, so it stands alone. This follows the rule of Topic Sentence. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with "It is held annually" which needs context about what is held. Paragraph 3 starts with "Reaching it" which refers back to something not yet mentioned. Paragraph 4 starts with "As a very cold wind" but is not independent because it needs the context of the concert. Therefore, they do not qualify as the first sentence.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the ideas. It shows the result of the effort to reach the concert. It gives a final thought about the experience, which follows the Summary Style rule.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it gives more information about the concert. The phrase "It is held annually" explains what the concert is. This follows the Logical Order rule.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects to Paragraph 2 because it talks about the challenge of getting to the concert. The phrase "Reaching it" refers back to the concert mentioned in Paragraph 2. This follows the Noun Pronoun Rule.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it describes the reward after the challenge. The phrase "The reward of navigating this rough terrain" shows what happens after reaching the concert. This follows the Cause and Effect Relationship rule.

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