jueves, 7 de marzo de 2019

IELTS Writing: Do and Don´t Task 2

  DO 
 DON´T

  • analyse the topic
  • respond to all parts of the prompt fully
  • spend the first five minutes planning your essay
  • in the introduction: paraphrase the task and state the aim of your essay in a thesis statement
  • divide your essay into paragraphs (min. four: introduction, two main body paragraphs, conclusion)
  • start each paragraph with a topic sentence
  • provide a reason and an example for each of your arguments
  • summarise the points made in the essay in the conclusion
  • provide some food for thought (e.g. recommendations, suggestins, wider implications) in the conclusion
  • use impersonal language (e.g. we must - it is essential we)
  • if appropriate, state your opinion in formal style (e.g. It is my firm belief that)
  • use formal vocabulary (e.g. keep - maintain; make sure - ensure) TIP; words that sound or look more French, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese will usually be more formal
  • use passive voice to sound more formal and objective (e.g. The film will be shown...)
  • avoid repetition by using synonyms (e.g. important = vital = essential = crucial)
  • use formal linking words (e.g. despite, neverthless, furthemore)
  • use complex sentences
  • proofread your work to avoid simple mistakes
  • make sure you´ve written at least 250 words

  • DON´T use contractions (e.g. I don´t)
  • avoid being personal (e.g. I, me, my)
  • DON´T use emotive language (e.g. disgusting, fabulous)
  • DON´T use only personal examples
  • DON´T use colloquial expressions (e.g. I had great time)
  • avoid simple vocabulary (e.g. say, think, bad) and basic linking words (e.g. and, but, also)
  • DON´T repeat the same vocabulary throughout your essay
  • DON´T write simple sentences (e.g. Everyone thinks it´s true. I disagree.)
  • DON´T use overgeneralisations (e.g. everyone, always, never, all)
  • DON´T copy the task in your introduction
  • DON´T forget  to answer ALL parts of  the task
  • DON´T write less than 250 words
  • DON´T forget to summarise and conclude your essay in the last paragraph
  • DON´T use examples or arguments unrelated to the topic
compiled by Marek Kiczkowiak

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