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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #3833 Donna Chan
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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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She also remembers refusing to speak Chinese when she started primary school.
'It's quite beneficial speaking another language in my job. Last year, my company sent me to a trade fair in Hong Kong because I could speak Chinese. Being bilingual definitely opens doors,' she says.
Donna Chan, 25, a marketing specialist for IBM, arrived here In New Zealand with her parents from Hong Kong when she was four.
But now she appreciates she had the chance to be bilingual.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it introduces the main character, Donna Chan, and gives important background information about her. It sets the stage for the rest of the text. This follows the rule of Topic Sentence because it introduces the main topic without diving into specifics. Why other lines are not chosen? The other paragraphs are not chosen because they do not stand alone. For example, Paragraph 2 starts with 'She' which is a pronoun and needs context. Paragraph 3 starts with 'But' which is a conjunction. Paragraph 4 also starts with a quote and does not introduce the main topic.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the discussion about the benefits of being bilingual. It uses conclusive words like 'definitely opens doors' which shows the importance of the topic. This follows the Summary Style rule because it brings together the earlier points about Donna's experiences.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects with Paragraph 1 because it continues to talk about Donna's experiences. This follows the Logical Order rule because it shows a flow from her arrival to her memories of school.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects with Paragraph 2 because it shows a change in Donna's feelings. This follows the Cause and Effect Relationship rule because it explains how her past feelings changed to appreciation.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects with Paragraph 3 because it gives an example of how being bilingual helps Donna in her job. This follows the Topic Example rule because it provides specific details about the benefits of being bilingual.

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