Qualifying words are the words in the question which tell the student how the various ideas relate together. They are often the words that present opinion. Contrast: despite this, while, whereas, however, on the other hand, differs from, in contrast to, conversely,unlike, although Compare: in the same vein, likewise, similarly, this mirrors, just as, has in common, moves in tandem, parallels, alike, like, reflects, almost the same Support: desirable, beneficial, advantageous, positive Refute: undesirable, unbeneficial, disadvantageous, negative Fast increase: climbed, increased…
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Information regarding the specific difference among bands 6-9 between these four breadths,
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| Band | Task Achievement | Coherence and Cohesion |
Lexical Resources | Grammar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ‐indistinguishable from a native English user | ‐indistinguishable from a native English user | ‐indistinguishable from a native English user | ‐indistinguishable from a native English user |
Some people feel raising the age limit required for obtaining a driver’s licence can enhance road safety. Would this be an effective strategy in your country?
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Some people feel raising the age limit required for obtaining a driver’s licence can enhance road safety. Would this be an effective strategy in your country? The age at which a person is legally able to drive is a very important consideration. In my home country of Canada, successful test takers can drive independently at the age of 16, an age that I feel is too young. I thus agree that raising the driving age limit in my country would…
Some people prefer shopping in shopping centres, while others prefer local markets. What are the advantages of each? Which shopping experience do you prefer? Share any personal experiences you have had.
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Some people prefer shopping in shopping centers, while others prefer local markets. What are the advantages of each? Which shopping experience do you prefer? Share any personal experiences you have had. Shopping preferences vary widely between one consumer and another. Many are of the opinion that shopping centers provide the optimal consumer experience. Others, however, prefer local markets. I will compare both in this essay before sharing my own opinion. On the one hand, many people argue shopping malls offer…
To stem from Example: Most people’s insecurities stem from something that happened in their childhood. To allocate smth to smth: to give something officially to somebody/something for a particular purpose Example: More funds will now be allocated to charitable organizations. Wildlife: animals, birds, insects, etc. that are wild and live in a natural environment. Example: Development of the area would endanger wildlife. On the verge of extinction: Example: Today, many animals are on the verge of extinction. Exaggeration: a statement…
Harmful: causing damage or injury to sb/sth, especially to a person’s health or to the environment Example: the harmful effects of alcohol) Prohibit: to stop sth from being done or used especially by law Example: Soviet citizens were prohibited from travelling abroad. Interrupt: to stop sth for a short time Example: The game was interrupted several times by rain. Panic: to suddenly feel frightened so that you cannot think clearly and you say or do something stupid, dangerous Example: I…
Peer: a person who is the same age or who has the same social status as you Example: Children are worried about failing in front of their peers. Effort: the physical or mental energy that you need to do sth (nỗ lực). Example: You should put more effort into your work. Long-term (adj): continuing for a long time into the future Example: The long-term effect of education should not be neglected. To encounter sth (v): to experience something, especially something…
Advertising : Positives, negatives, opinions Crime: Crime prevention, punishments/prisons, rehabilitation, capital punishment, community service, crime in the media Education: Benefits, studying abroad, technology in education, education in developing countries higher education, home-schooling, bad behavior in schools, corporal punishment, single-sex education, streaming Environment: Global warming, the impact of humans on the environment, solutions to environmental problems, waste/rubbish, litter, recycling, nuclear power Government: What governments can do, public services, and Society censorship, video cameras in public places Health: Diet, exercise, governments’ role, health systems,…
Some students take a year off between school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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Some students take a year off between school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? It is true these days that many high school leavers choose to start their work or take a trip before going to university. While a gap year can bring some immediate drawbacks, I am convinced that it is more likely to have long-term benefits for their lives. On the one hand, young students are very likely to…
The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phone should be banned like smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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The use of a mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so the mobile phone should be banned like smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree? It has been claimed that like smoking, mobile phones should be banned in some places due to their harmful effects. While I accept that the use of mobile phones is antisocial in some ways, I believe it has more benefits and therefore should not be prohibited.…