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2023 ENG1503 ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 14 MARCH 2023
UNIQUE NUMBER: 645049
Based on the text ‘Nature return to the cities’ by
John Roach
QUESTIONS
1. Discuss how the first paragraph captures or connects with the title of the text
“Nature Returns to the Cities.” Your response should include THREE (3) discussion
points.
2. Summarise the thesis statement of the text “Nature Returns to the cities.” Provide
THREE (3) examples from the text on how the author develops his thesis statement.
3. Identify THREE (3) features of non-academic language from the text and justify why
each of your chosen features are non-academic. (Refer to Unit 5 of Tutorial letter
501).
4. Paragraph 3 states that “overcrowded cities and urban sprawls have put more
people and wild animals in close proximity than at any time in American history, says
Matthews.” In your own words, explain TWO (2) causes of urban sprawl. Cite TWO
(2) external sources to support each cause. (No reference list is required).
5. Based on paragraph 2, do you think that human habitats and animal habitats/wildlife
should co-exist? In your own words, substantiate your answer with ONE (1) example
from the text (you may quote or paraphrase) and TWO (2) examples of your own.
2023 ENG1503 ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 14 MARCH 2023
UNIQUE NUMBER: 645049
Based on the text ‘Nature return to the cities’ by
John Roach
QUESTIONS
1. Discuss how the first paragraph captures or connects with the title of the text
“Nature Returns to the Cities.” Your response should include THREE (3) discussion
points.
2. Summarise the thesis statement of the text “Nature Returns to the cities.” Provide
THREE (3) examples from the text on how the author develops his thesis statement.
3. Identify THREE (3) features of non-academic language from the text and justify why
each of your chosen features are non-academic. (Refer to Unit 5 of Tutorial letter
501).
4. Paragraph 3 states that “overcrowded cities and urban sprawls have put more
people and wild animals in close proximity than at any time in American history, says
Matthews.” In your own words, explain TWO (2) causes of urban sprawl. Cite TWO
(2) external sources to support each cause. (No reference list is required).
5. Based on paragraph 2, do you think that human habitats and animal habitats/wildlife
should co-exist? In your own words, substantiate your answer with ONE (1) example
from the text (you may quote or paraphrase) and TWO (2) examples of your own.
