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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #36490 Leaf Structure
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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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The researchers have designed a porous material that utilises a vascular structure, such as that found in the veins of a leaf, and could make energy transfers more efficient.
The natural structure found within leaves could improve the performance of everything from rechargeable batteries to high-performance gas sensors, according to an international team of scientists.
The same material could be used for high performance gas sensing or for catalysis to break down organic pollutants in water.
The material could improve the performance of rechargeable batteries, optimising the charge and discharge process and relieving stresses within the battery electrodes, which, at the moment, limit their life span.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first line because it introduces the main topic. It talks about the natural structure in leaves and how it can help many things like batteries and sensors. This is a broad overview of the topic. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with "The researchers" which makes it dependent on prior context. Paragraph 3 starts with "The material" which also needs context. Paragraph 4 starts with "The same material" which refers back to something not yet introduced. All these sentences do not stand alone.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last line because it wraps up the discussion about the material. It shows the final uses of the material, giving a complete view of its benefits.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): This pair connects because Paragraph 2 explains how the natural structure in leaves is used. It shows a logical order from the general idea of improvement to the specific design of the material.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): This pair connects because Paragraph 3 gives specific details about how the material helps rechargeable batteries. It follows the broader idea of the material's design with specific benefits.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): This pair connects because Paragraph 4 continues the discussion about the same material. It shows another use of the material, linking the benefits of batteries to gas sensing.

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