INTRODUCTION:

UNDOUBTEDLY, Our contemporary society is characterized by the proliferation of SCOPE

SOME PEOPLE HOLD THE BELIEF THAT

WHILE Some ADVOCATES hold the belief that …….,,,,,,, OPPONENTS MAINTAIN THAT ….

THIS ESSAY AIMS TO …

Some people say that to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus more on reducing
environmental pollution and housing problems. AGREE OR DISAGREE?

WHILE THIS IDEA IS REASONABLE TO SOME EXTENT, OTHER MEASURES SHOULD ALSO BE
CONSIDERED.

 Task 2: Some people think that it is a good thing for senior management positions to have
much higher salaries than other workers in a company.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS ….

TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION

 Task 2: It is a good idea for people to continue working in their old age if it is possible for
them to do so.

Do you agree or disagree?

Many employees can now do their work from home using modern technology. However, this change
may only benefit workers, not the employers.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Today, people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think is important and has a
negative impact on people's lives.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In conclusion,

 Task 2: In some countries, students live with their family while studying at a university. In
other countries, students attend university in another city. Do you think the advantages of
living away from family home while attending university outweigh the disadvantages?

Many students find it harder to study when they are at university or college than when they were at
school.

Why is this?

What can be done to solve the problem?

This problem stems from 2 main reasons.

It costs a lot of money for a country to host an international sports event, such as the Olympic
Games or football World Cup. Some people think that this is a waste of money, while others believe
the opposite.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

. This essay aims to discuss both views of the debate before giving my own opinions about this
problem.

In conclusion, while the investment in hosting international sportssss events is money-consuming, I

BELIEVE the socio-economic benefits are significant.

The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment.

What are the causes of this?

What can be done to solve this problem?

Some people say that in the modern world, getting old is entirely bad. Others, however, say that life
for the elderly nowadays is much better than it was in the past.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Undoubtedly, the life for old people has been a source of debate.
Task 1

The given….. provides information on changes in the rate of …. During a period of …. years

It is notable from the line graph that while …………….., …………………..

As can also be seen,

It is worth mentioning that

During the remaining period = during the rest of the given period

Process

The given process illustrates how to produce/make ……………

It is notable from the process that the production of …requires ….main steps, starting with … and
ending with ….

At the first stage in the process, S + is/are/ + v3/ed

At the subsequent/next/following stage,

Separated

Maps

The given maps illustrate some changes that were made to +…. Place + years
It is notable from the maps that PLACE + WITNESSED SIGNIFICANT CHANGES/DEVELOPMENTS,
EXCEPT …. + DURING THE GIVEN PERIOD.

IN …., THERE WAS/WERE ; HOWEVER, 20 YEARS LATER, THE ….. WAS REMOVED TO MAKE ROOM
FOR/ GIVE WAY TO ….

IN ADDITION, A WAS CONVERTED TO B

IT IS WORTH MENTIONING THAT PHÍA + SAW A SIGNIFCANT CHANGE, WITH THE BUILDING OF … IN
PLACE OF ….

S + DISAPPEARED TO GIVE WAY TO …

LOOKING AT THE MAPS IN DETAIL, WE CAN SEE THAT …

EXPENDITURE ON
It is predicted that S + Will + V0

S + is predicted/forecast/projected

Overview: simple present

Quantity

S1 + exceeded S2 by + …
Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however,
think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both these
views and give your own opinion.

Discussion: This essay aims to analyse 2 sides of the debate before giving my opinion.

Agree: From my perspective, While this idea is reasonable to some extent, …….should also be
considered (taken into account).

Causes: This essay aims to highlight some reasons and suggest several measures.

Outweigh: From my perspective, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

Is this a positive or negative development? From my perspective, this trend has both merits and
demerits/ benefits and drawbacks.

Scope: has been characterized by ….

Invest money in

Impose a financial burden on = impose pressure on

The shortage of money for important sectors

Is responsible for
On the one hand,

On the other hand,

In conclusion, this situation is linked with deforestation and climate change. The government plays a
key role in tackling this problem.

In conclusion, while online learning is good, it still has some negative effects on our concentration.

Prevalent

Pay attention to + ving

Discussion

While some people hold the belief that ……………………….. ,,,, others maintain that ……

This essay aims to analyze 2 sides of the debate before giving my own opinion.

On the one hand, it is said that ………………….

First

Second

On the other hand, other people believe that ………….

In conclusion, although IDEA 1, I strongly believe that IDEA 2.

A case in point is that

Causes effects solutions

Paraphrasing
This essay aims to highlight some main reasons and suggest several measures.

The ……… stems from 2 main reasons.

The first reason is deforestation

Plays a key role in = contribute greatly to + Ving = may be a factor in

Have a negative effect on/ negatively affect + noun

The second reason is …

Some measures should ….

First, the government should make an effort to

Introduce/enact regulations

Punish those who cut down trees

Second, schools should organize programs to educate young people about protecting the
environment

Convenience

Deforestation has 2 negative effects.

Agree or disagree?

Some people hold the belief that….

From my perspective, while this idea is reasonable to some extent, some …. Should be considered.

ON THE ONE HAND, tourism is beneficial.

ON THE OTHER HAND, some …. Should be considered.

FIRST,

SECOND,

IN CONCLUSION, ALTHOUGH TOURISM HAS SOME POSITIVE EFFECTS, ITS DRAWBACKS ARE
SIGNIFICANT.

OUTWEIGH

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE, THE BENEFITS OUTWEIGH THE DRAWBACKS.

ON THE ONE HAND, DRAWBACKS

ON THE OTHER HAND, BENEFITS

IN CONCLUSION, ALTHOUGH TOURISM IS GOOD FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, IT TRIGGERS

SERIOUS EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
IS THIS A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE DEVELOPMENT?

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE, THIS TREND HAS BOTH MERITS AND DEMERITS.

ON THE ONE HAND, DRAWBACKS

ON THE OTHER HAND, BENEFITS

IN CONCLUSION, ALTHOUGH TOURISM IS GOOD FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, IT TRIGGERS

SERIOUS EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT.

IMPOSE A FINANCIAL BURDEN ON

IMPOSE PRESSURE ON

INFRASTRUCTURE

FACILITIES

SOCIETY

SOCIAL PROGRAMS

 Task 2: More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people suggest
that the solution to this problem is to increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?

On the one hand, this increase -----

 Task 2: The use of social media (e.g. Facebook and Twitter) is replacing face-to-face contact
for many people in everyday life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the
disadvantages?

 Task 2: Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets should have the
responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods, while others argue that
customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both these views and
give your own opinion.

 Task 2: Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcycles are
banned from the city center. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as
buses, taxis and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Sustainable