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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #5503 Doll 3
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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

Paragraph list

Firstly, a petrol company in mainland China buys a chemical from Saudi Arabia and then sells it to a company in Taiwan.
At the same time, nylon hair is imported from Japan and cotton dresses arrive from other parts of China. All of these are put together in the factories to create the doll.
When we look at how a Barbie doll is made, we can see just how global it is.
They turn it into plastic, which is then shipped to Indonesia, Malaysia or mainland China. There, it is used to make the bodies of the dolls.
These are sent to Hong Kong, where they are put in trucks and driven to factories in southern China.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first line because it introduces the main topic of the text. It gives a broad overview of the subject, which is how a Barbie doll is made. It does not refer to any previous information, making it independent. Why other lines are not chosen? The other paragraphs are not chosen because they do not meet the criteria for being independent. For example, Paragraph 2 starts with 'Firstly,' which is a conjunction. Paragraph 3 uses 'They,' which is a pronoun that refers back to something not yet mentioned. Paragraph 4 starts with 'These,' which also refers back to previous ideas. Paragraph 5 starts with 'At the same time,' which is a transitional phrase. Paragraph 6 starts with 'So,' which indicates a continuation of thought.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last line because it wraps up the main ideas of the text. It gives a final thought about the information presented. It uses the phrase 'So,' which indicates a conclusion.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects with Paragraph 1 because it continues the topic of how a Barbie doll is made. It provides specific details about the materials used in the process. This follows the Broader to Specific Strategy.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 logically follows Paragraph 2 because it explains what happens to the chemical bought in Paragraph 2. It shows the process of turning the chemical into plastic. This follows the Logical Order strategy.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects with Paragraph 3 because it describes the next step in the process. It explains where the plastic goes after it is made. This follows the Chronological Order strategy.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): Paragraph 5 follows Paragraph 4 because it adds more details about what happens in the factories. It shows that other materials are also used to make the doll. This follows the Same Theme strategy.
  • Pair 5 (Paragraph 5 → Paragraph 6): Paragraph 6 concludes the text by summarizing the information and pointing out that the label is not fully correct. This follows the Topic Closure strategy.

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