Direction: In this section you will hear a talk once only. Write no more than three words for each gap. Make sure what you fill in is both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You have 30 seconds to preview the gap-filling task, and then listen. Revision of Essay Drafts The initial revision should focus on the essay as a whole. The first step : (1) ___________ • the rough draft — containing too little or too much material — discussing things unrelated to (2) ___________ • how to revise — provide (3) __________ to convince your readers — eliminate unrelated material The second step: revise for organization • group similar ideas in the proper order • produce an outline from the draft to check (4) _________ The third step: revise for length • mind the stated length • stick to (5) _________ Revise for (6) __________ of the essay • (7) ___________ by braking up some longer sentences • use short sentences to make important points • use long sentences to (8)___________ • eliminate (9) __________ expressions • use fresh and interesting descriptions • write with (10) _________ as much as possible • write in the active voice