STRUCTURE OF AN INTRODUCTION
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VOCABULARY FOR INTRODUCTION
• to express beliefs: believe, maintain, contend
• in discussion: argue, claim, insist,
• to show agreement: accept, acknowledge,
admit, advocate, agree, support
• to give suggestions: imply, suggest, urge
BACKGROUND SENTENCE
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QUIZ 1
Some people think that the amount of noise people make have
to be controlled strictly, others say that people are free to make
as much as they wish. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
QUIZ 2
Fast food is becoming a part of our daily life. Some people argue
that fast food has negative effects on our lifestyle and diet. Do
you agree or disagree?
SIMPLE OPPOSING OPINION
Some people argue/believe that + Clause
Some people agree/disagree with the idea of + Noun
Some people argue/believe that the admin of
IELTSplanet is a sexy lady.
=…
BETTER OPPOSING OPINION
It is sometimes argued that …
It can be argued that
Some would argue/contend/maintain/insist that…
Some would contend that there is little that can be done
to reduce the levels of crime.
ADVANCED OPPOSING OPINION
This has prompted some (people) to argue that …
Possible substitutes for “people”
Advocators
Researchers
Observers
Experts
Opponents
Critics
Activists
QUIZ
Some people think that the amount of noise people make have
to be controlled strictly, others say that people are free to make
as much as they wish. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
YOUR OPINION
I completely disagree with this idea/view (because …)
In my view, there are measures that can be implemented.
GRAMMAR FOR INTRODUCTION
although/while
• 1 sentence
• While opposing opinion, your opinion.
however
• 2 sentences
• Opposing opinion. However, your opinion.
No linking words
• 2 sentences
• Opposing opinion. Your opinion.
MAKE SURE YOU ANSWER
QUESTIONS BEING ASKED.
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TO MEMORIZE
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has
changed because of technology.
In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships
that people make? Has this been a positive or negative
development?
It is true that new technologies have had an influence on
communication between people. Technology has
affected relationships in various ways, and in my opinion
there are both positive and negative effects.
TO MEMORIZE
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a
useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos
games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them.
In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the
benefits?
Many people, and children in particular, enjoy playing
computer games. While I accept that these games can
sometimes have a positive effect on the user, I believe
that they are more likely to have a harmful impact.
TO MEMORIZE
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What
problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest
some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing
populations.
It is true that people in industrialised nations can expect
to live longer than ever before. Although there will
undoubtedly be some negative consequences of this
trend, societies can take steps to mitigate these
potential problems.
QUIZ
Explain some of the ways in which humans are
damaging the environment.
What can governments do to address these
problems? What can individual people do?
SIMON SAYS
Humans are responsible for a variety of environmental
problems, but we can also take steps to reduce the
damage that we are causing to the planet. This essay
will discuss environmental problems and the
measures that governments and individuals can take
to address these problems.
PRACTICE
Write the background sentence:
(fear of crime). Although some think that there is little
that can be done to reduce the levels of crime, I believe
there are measures that can be implemented.
THANK YOU
Thank
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