Activity 1 Directions: Read the sentences below, identify their text type and write these in the column on the right. Explanation Narrative Discussion Argumentative Report Procedure Recount Descriptive Text Text Type 1. Advertising has a great impact on children and therefore, advertisements should be designed carefully so that children do not adopt inappropriate values. 2. The nervous system works through a complex network of neurons. These are the basic functioning cells of the nervous system and conduct electrical impulses between the central and peripheral nervous system. 3. To produce 'foleras' (which literally means 'fatty liver), workers ram pipes down male ducks or geese's throats two or three times daily and pump as much as 4 pounds of grains and fat into animals' stomachs, causing their lives to bloat to up to 10 times their normal size. Many birds have difficulty standing because of their engorged livers, and they may tear out their feathers and cannibalized each other out of stress 4. So, he sat down, opened a drawer, took out of it a woman's photograph, gazed at it a few moments, and kissed it. 5. Swallowing air when eating is often done unconsciously and may cause frequent belching during or after meals. To avoid swallowing air, make sure you slow down when eating, try not to 'slurp' drinks, and avoid talking while chewing. 6. Yesterday, I fell over while walking in the hills and went to see the doctor who bandaged my knee and gave me a tetanus injection. 7. There are various ways to overcome deteriorating eyesight. One possible avenue is to undergo eye surgery. However, before making this decision, patients should consider several factors such as the cost of the surgery, their state of health, and the associated risks. 8. Major program requirements that were identified by the directors include the need for better tools to track and evaluate clients' performance over time.
