Exam #00711800 The Writing Process, Part 2
1. Write a composition using one of the topics listed below. Your composition should be three to five paragraphs long. It should contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
My favorite sport, both as a participant and a spectator, is basketball. The game is fun to play and exciting to watch. It is a great sport for almost all ages and for both sexes. Even though the game originated just over 100 years ago, people worldwide now enjoy it.
When playing basketball, you get a great workout, while having a lot of fun. This sport is fast-paced and exciting; the action is almost non-stop. There is little equipment required, and you can have a game with as few as six, four, or even two players. The rules of the game are relatively simple and easy to learn, although the strategy of basketball can be quite involved and challenging. As your skills and understanding of the game improve, you come to enjoy the game more and more.
I love watching basketball, especially college games. It seems that the intensity and competitiveness of basketball at the college level is unparalleled. I especially like watching the national collegiate tournament every year in March. My friends and I gather to watch the games together and fill out “brackets” where we predict the winners of each game. This adds to the excitement of watching the tournament, as we see who is able to select the most winners. I remember first watching this tournament when I was only eight years old, and have watched it every year since. I think it is the most exciting event in all of sports.
Basketball is perhaps the one sport in which women excel at a level that is comparable to men. In the last twenty years or so, the popularity of women’s basketball has reached a level almost equal to that of the men’s game. It is one sport that women play by rules and regulations that are almost identical to those used by men. There is even a popular professional league for women. Basketball now affords many women the opportunity for a college scholarship and even the possibility of a professional career in the sport.
As either a participant or a spectator, basketball is great fun and entertainment. Whether it’s playing in a “pick-up” game at the playground or watching a big game with 20,000 people in a huge arena, basketball is great fun. The popularity of the sports seems to grow each year, and I think I will be a fan for life!
2. Write a letter of complaint. Follow the rules for a business letter, and use the full-block style.
Note: Supply your own information for the lines in bold.
Your address
Your city, state, zip code
March 17, 2010
Customer Service
PhoneStoreUSA
8423 Campbell Lane, Suite 17
Orlando, FL 32805
Dear Sir or Madam:
I have recently ordered a refurbished Pantech Slate camera phone (item #89642951) from your website on April, 28. I received the phone on March 5. The phone worked fine for ten days, but then it began to freeze at the startup screen. It then would not turn off and I had to remove the battery. The phone has not been dropped, nor has it gotten wet. The battery is fully charged. This item carries a 30-day warranty, with the option for a refund or exchange. My order number is B78468156.
To resolve this problem, I would simply like an exchange of this phone for another of same brand and model. I have ordered twice from you in the past and have had no problems with the merchandise. I understand that such a problem as this sometimes occurs with refurbished electronics. I look forward to hearing from you concerning the exchange. You can me at (555) 555-5555 or your e-mail address.
Sincerely,
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