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Linking words:
- while, overall, regarding, in terms of, as compared to, as opposed to
- likewise, respectively, on the other hand
Pie chart language:
IELTS writing 2: (40 mins=5 mins planning the essay + 35 minutes of writing and
checking); 250 words target 260-280 words!!; definitely not more than 300
words!
Structure: (intro , body 1, body 2, conclusion)
Introduction paragraph: (The hook(no need); background statement; thesis)
Background statement: basically paraphrase the question
Eg, Question: The best way to improve health is to do regular exercise. To
what extent do you agree?
1.Paraphrase: the most effective method to developing and improving
health is considered to be daily exercise.
2.Thesis statement: I agree that exercise is the key to health. However, I
also believe that diet is important.
Therefore, the introduction paragraph will be:
The most effective method to developing and improving health is considered
to be daily exercise. In my opinion, I agree that exercise is the key to health.
However, I also believe that diet is important.
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Like is wrong/informal
such as or namely
(Or )
simply write the examples at the start.obesity and cardiac disease are
typical examples of the health issues that can be faced by people who
regularly consume food with a high fat and sugar content
(or)
An increasing number of people are eating unhealthy food regardless of the
health warnings. For example/ for instance, to illustrate, as an
illustration, to give a clear example, about 70% (a growing
number) of people working in the U.K resort to buying ready-made meals for
convenience rather than doing home cooking.
Reading tip:
1. Spend time reading and analyzing the question statement
2. You are not trying to match the key words. You must match the
meaning
3. Paraphrases
4. Look out for common traps (comparison-all/some/majority)
5. True false not given and yes no not given- use the same technique
6. Answers come in order (if there is a not given question in question
no.2, please donot read the whole passage again! Since the answer
passage has to be directly after the passage containing question
number 1!)
7. Keep your eye on the next question!
8. Remember the meaning of false/ No:
- Students usually think that False/ no = the information does not
match!!, this is wrong!!!
- False/ no= the information is opposite or contradicts!!!!
9. If the question is true false not given you cant write yes/ no
10.
Can I write a letter instead of a word? YES= Y