Topicalized Expression (Answer key)
   
   
   
   
   
1. Many people who wish to fulfill study ambitions must develop a high level of proficiency in English.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Newspaper proprietors do not wish to ban cigarette advertisements, because advertising tobacco products can earn substantial revenues.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. We/You should avoid food high in carbohydrate when we/you diet because it may make us/you fat.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Some features of many early computers were not satisfactory.
Or Many early computers had a number of unsatisfactory features.
   
   
   
   
   
5. Going on holiday is an important way to reduce stress.
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. Hong Kong is a small, densely-populated island.
Or Hong Kong is a small island with a large population.
   
   
   
   
   
7. The first example shows an incorrect use of the past tense.
   
   
   
   
   
   
8. You/One can buy film relatively cheaply in Asia.
Or (more impersonally):
It is possible to buy film relatively cheaply in Asia.
   
   
   
   
   
9. My assignment will emphasize the importance of effective study skills.
   
   
   
   
   
   
10. My analysis of the problem shows/demonstrates (that) there are many complex issues involved.
   

Christopher Green
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