Writing Introduction
Task 1: Paraphrase the question
Q: The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between
1940 and 2040 in three different countries.
A: The line graph compares the percentage of people aged 65 or more in three
countries over a period of 100 years.
Task 2: Topic + answer – introduce topic and answer in two sentences
Q: As computers are being used more and more in education, there will soon be no role
for the teacher in the classroom. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
A: It is certainly true that computers have become an essential tool for teachers and
students in all areas of education. However, while computers are extremely useful, I do
not agree with the idea that they could soon replace teachers completely.
TASK 1
1. Introduction – paraphrase question
2. Overview – Summary or overall noticeable features (overall trends,
highest/lowest) .
Overall, it is clear that……
3. Details – Select key information, include numbers, and comparison
Compare and contrast (However, A new pattern emerged, In contrast, By
contrast,
4. Details
SENTENCE BUILDING
1. Basic Fact
The number of Japanese tourist who travelled abroad increased.
2. Number
The number of Japanese tourist who travelled abroad increased from 5 million to 15 million.
3. When
The number of Japanese tourist who travelled abroad increased from 5 million to 15 million
between 1985 and 1995.
4. Exactly this number?
The number of Japanese tourist who travelled abroad increased from just under 5 million to
around 15 million between 1985 and 1995.
5. Add an adverb
The number of Japanese tourist who travelled abroad increased dramatically from just under 5
million to around 15 million between 1985 and 1995.
6. Rephrase with a noun
The number of Japanese tourist who travelled abroad increased dramatically from just under 5
million to around 15 million between 1985 and 1995, a rise of about 10 million in 10 years.
7. Can we begin with a noun?
There was a dramatic increase in the number of Japanese tourist who travelled abroad from just
under 5 million to around 15 million between 1985 and 1995, a rise of about 10 million in 10
years.
Planning
10 minutes planning
30 minutes writing
Opinion Essay: Two-part question
Q: Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society. However, there is still no
agreement about what a perfect society would be like. What, in your opinion, would be the most
important element of a perfect society? What can people do to help create an ideal society?
Essay Structure:
Intro
Main 1 –most important element of a perfect society
Idea, Explain, Example (Explain one idea)
Safety: No crime, trust our neighbors, feel part of a community, able to leave doors unlocked.
Trust institutions (police, government), feel protected by the law. Safety is the most basic
freedom.
Main 2 – what can people do to create a perfect society?
Firstly, Secondly, Finally (Explain three ideas)
We can do several things:
1. Hold leaders and politicians accountable to ensure institutions work properly.
2. Get involved in our communities, help neighbors, and treat others better.
3. Look after the environment (energy and rubbish), safeguard the future of our planet
Conclusion
Firstly, Secondly, Finally Structure
Topic: Disadvantages of living in a city
Essay Structure
City life has several drawbacks. – introduce the topic of the main idea of the paragraph
Firstly – Cost (Idea) + Explain more examples.
Write at least 3 points - for housing, transport, and even food
Secondly – social problems + Explain more
Collocation- high crime and poverty rate
Comparison - comparison with rural areas
Finally – pollution & overcrowded + example
As a result – unhealthy and stressful
General Statements:
Usually, tend to, often, can be
Linking ideas in two sentences
Finally, the air quality in cities is often poor, due to pollution from traffic, and the streets and
public transport systems are usually overcrowded. As a result, city life can be unhealthy and
stressful.
City life has several drawbacks. Firstly, the cost of living in a city is usually much higher than in a small
town or village. Inhabitants of the cities have to pay higher prices for housing, transport, and even food.
Secondly, urban areas tend to suffer from social problems such as high crime and poverty rate in
comparison with rural areas. Finally, the air quality in cities is often poor, due to pollution from traffic,
and the streets and public transport systems are usually overcrowded. As a result, city life can be
unhealthy and stressful. (93 Words)
