IELTS

WRITING TASK 1

TASK ACHIEVEMENT:

 analyse the chart and identify all the key features

 highlight your key features in an overview
 supporting your body paraghaph with data (numbers and dates if possible)
 avoid putting in information which is wrong
 avoid an opinion
 write a factual report
 write over 150 words

COHERENCE & COHESION

 plan where to put your information

 have 4 body paragraphs
 use a range of linking devices
 avoid mistakes with linking words
 use referencing (this, it, etc.)

LEXICAL RESOURCE

 use a range of vocabulary

 use vocabulary for presenting accurate data
 understand collocations
 avoid spelling mistakes
 don’t use the wrong words or informal language

GRAMATICAL RANGE & ACCURACY

 use a range of sentence structures

 use the right tense for the chart given to you
 avoid mistakes
 use the right punctuation

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 MODEL ANSWER – BAR CHART

The bar chart illustrates the proportion of women, men and children consuming five servings of
fruit and vegetables each day in 8 years from 2001 to 2008 in the UK.

Overall, it can be seen that the highest percentage of all people consuming fruit was women,
while children constantly accounted for the lowest proportion. Furthermore, a significant increase in the
proportion of people eating these food items can be seen over the period given.

The percentage of women who ate fruit and vegetables started at just over 20% in 2001. This
figure then rose steadily to reach a peak of almost 35% in 2006, before falling slightly to 30% in the
following year.

In terms of men and children eating fruit and vegetables, the rate remained relatively stable in
the first three years (about 17% and 12% respectively). From this point, the proportion of men climbed
gradually to peak at about 27% in both 2006 and 2007, after which it dropped to about 26%. A similar
growth in the figure for children was evident reaching 25% in 2007 and around 24% in the final year.

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 MODEL ANSWER – BAR CHART

The bar chart illustrates how many hours adolescents in Chester spent on seven activities each
week between 2002 and 2007.

Overall, the most popular activity over the period given was watching TV, whereas bowling was
the least favorite. Going to pubs and discos, watching TV and shopping all showed an increase in the
number of hours teenagers spent on these activities. The other pursuits showed a decrease in hours,
except watching DVD’s which fluctuated.

Teenagers spent 25 hours on watching television in 2002 which increased to almost 40 hours in
the final year. Both going to pubs and discos, and shopping more than doubled in hours from over 5 to
over 15 and from over 5 to exactly 15 respectively.

While teenagers occupied 10 hours doing homework in 2002, this figure dropped to just 5 in
2007. Playing sport fell more dramatically from 10 hours to around 3 hours. Bowling was under 5 hours
throughout the entire period declining by about 4 hours in total. The number of hours teenagers
dedicated to watching DVD’s was only 10 hours in first and final years, but reached a peak of over 15
hours in 2004 and 2005.

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 MODEL ANSWER – LINE GRAPH

The graph shows information about the amount of money which was earned by three bakeries
in London, over a ten – year period between 2000 and 2010.

Overall, what stands out from the graph is that there were considerable upward trends in the
income of both Bernie’s Buns and Robbie’s bakery, while the earnings of Lovely Loaves saw a
considerable fall over the period in question. Another interesting point is that Lovely Loaves was the
most popular bakery in 2000, but in 2010 Robbie’s bakery earned more money than the others.

Looking at the details, as regards Bernie’s Buns, income started at £20.000 in 2000, then there
was a fluctuation over the next three years, at which point it levelled off at just under £40.000 until
2006. Then the figure went up significantly, finishing at around £65.000 in 2010. If we look at Robbie’s
bakery, the trend was similar. Having remained stable at approximately £55.000 in the first half of the
decade, income then rose sharply, reaching nearly £100.000 in 2008. There was then a gradual rise to
around £105.000 in 2010.

By contrast, the income of Lovely Loans went in the opposite direction. Takings fluctuated
around £90.000 until 2004. After that, despite falling sharply to just over £40.000 in 2008, the figure
then levelled off in the last two years.

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 MODEL ANSWER – TABLE

The table gives information about the proportion of the population who are 65 years old and
over in 3 countries (Canada, Germany and the UK) in 1988, 2000 and an estimated percentage in 2030.

Overall, the population of elderly people is predicted to rise in all three countries from 1988 to
2030. The highest percentage of older people was in Germany, which will continue to remain the
highest in 2030, while the lowest proportion can be seen in the UK over the period given.

Between 1988 and 2000, the aging population of Canada and Germany went up by around 5% to
20.67% and 25.32% respectively. The UK, on the other hand, showed relatively little change in the
proportion of its population aged 65 plus and remained at just under 15% in both years.

By 2030, it’s expected that the population of people aged 65 plus and above will increase by
approximately 5.5% in all three countries. The percentage is forecast to reach 30.42% in Germany,
26.35% in Canada and 20.35% in the UK.

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 MODEL ANSWER – TABLE

The table illustrates the proportion of national expenditure in Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden and
Turkey on three types of consumer items in 2002.

Overall, the category of consumer goods that all countries spent most on was food, drinks and
tobacco, which was three times higher than on the other types of goods. The lowest spending could be
seen in the category of leisure and education in all five categories. The outlay (expenditure) of Turkey
was generally higher than the other four countries.

In terms of food, drinks and tobacco, Turkey spent the most at 32.14%. The expenditure of
Ireland was also high (28.91%) compared to Sweden which spent the least (15.77%). Spain and Italy
spent 18.80% and 16.36% respectively. On the other hand, the lowest expenditure was on leisure and
education which accounted for under 5% in all countries. Turkey spent the most on these items at just
4.35% of their national expenditure which is around double that of Spain (1.98%).

Clothing and footwear was the third category of consumer goods and outlays for those items
were between 9% in Italy and 5.40% in Sweden. The national spending in this area for the remaining
countries averaged around 6.5%.

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 MODEL ANSWER –PIE CHART

The bar chart and pie charts illustrate the percentage of people in Glasgow having three levels
of education (university, school and those with no qualifications) in 2010. Information is divided into five
age groups in the bar chart and by gender in the pie charts.

Overall, the majority of people with university education were in the younger age groups, while
in the oldest age group most people did not have any qualifications. The proportions of men and women
were similar and showed little difference between the levels of education.

The percentage of people with university education was up to 76% in the younger three age
groups compared to only 50% in those aged 50 to 75 and just 25% in those over 75. This trend was
reversed in those with no qualifications (9% in younger people rising to 72% in the oldest age group).
The figure for those with school education was relatively constant at around 20% but was as low as 3%
in the over 75’s.

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 The proportion of men and women in each level of education was around one third with only a
slight difference of 3% in university graduates as well as those who didn’t have educational
qualifications.

MODEL ANSWER – PIE CHART

The pie charts give information about how the world’s water is distributed, whereas the bar
chart illustrates the percentage of water used in agriculture, domestic use and industry in three
countries (Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Canada).

Overall, salt water makes up an overwhelming majority of the world’s water. Fresh water is
made up of mainly water from ice and glaciers. While most water in Egypt and Saudi Arabia is used for
agriculture, in Canada it is predominantly used for industry.

The pie charts show that 97% of global water is salt water compared to a mere 3% which is fresh
water. Water from ice and glaciers accounts for 79% of all fresh water as opposed to ground water and
surface water (20% and 1% respectively).

In terms of the use of water, both Egypt and Saudi Arabia use almost 80% of their water for
agriculture in comparison to domestic usage and industry which account for approximately 15% and
10% respectively. The reverse is seen in Canada where only 10% of water is used for agriculture and
domestic purposes in contrast to industry, which uses 80% of water in Canada.

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 MODEL ANSWER – DIAGRAM

The diagram illustrates how an Australian town collects rainwater to process in order to use as
drinking water. Overall, rainwater collected from houses can be used for drinking after it has been
processed by being filtered and then being treated with chemicals.

Initially, the rain which falls on the rooftop is collected by the gutter and then runs down the
pipe at the side of the house into the drain at the bottom. Each house collects rainwater in this way and
the rainwater is then passed along underground drains to the water filter.

The rainwater passes through the water filter to remove any impurities. Once it has been
filtered, it continues along the pipes to a storage tank. From this point, the water goes from storage to
the water treatment. At this stage of the process, the water is treated with chemicals in order to make it
fit for consumption. When the water is ready for drinking, it travels along pipes that lead back into the
houses in the town where people can use the water for daily consumption.

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 MODEL ANSWER – DIAGRAM

The diagrams illustrate the way in which cement is made and how is then used in the process of
making concrete. Overall, limestone and clay pass through four stages before being bagged ready for
use as cement which then accounts for 15% of the four materials used to produce concrete. While the
process of making cement uses a number of tools, the production of concrete requires only a concrete
mixer.

In the first stage of making cement, limestone and clay are crushed together to form a powder.
The powder is then combined in a mixer before passing into a rotating heater which has constant heat
applied at one end of the tube. The resulting mixture is ground in order to produce cement. The final
product is afterwards put into bags ready to be used.

Regarding the second diagram, concrete consists of mainly gravel, which is small stones, and this
makes up 50% of the ingredients. The other materials used are sand (25%), cement (15%) and water
(10%). These are all poured into a concrete mixer which continually rotates to combine the materials
and ultimately produces concrete.

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 MODEL ANSWER – DIAGRAM

These pictures illustrate how tea is produced, and how a cup of tea is made. There are 18 stages
in the diagram, from showing the tea seeds in India and China, to enjoying a cup of tea at home.

The first step is that the tea seeds are sown, and then the sun shines, which causes the seeds to
grow into plants. Once the plants have grown sufficiently, the leaves are then picked by the farmer and
put into baskets. After the picking stage, the tea leaves are packed into boxes and then they are load
onto lorries which take the boxes of tea to the supermarket.

In order to make a cup of tea, first of all you buy a box of tea and take it home. Next, you fill the
kettle with water and put it on the stove to boil. Meanwhile, you put a tea bag in a cup, and once the
kettle has boiled, the water is poured into the cup. Having been left in the cup for two minutes, the tea
bag is then removed, and the tea is now ready to drink. At this point, milk and sugar can be added. The
final step is that you drink a nice cup of hot tea.

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 MODEL ANSWER – MAP

The diagrams show the main changes which happened in the city of Shipsmouth between 1995
and 2010.

In general, it is clear that in 1995, the city was quite green and peaceful, but by 2010, it had
become much more modern and busy, with new shopping and transport facilities.

One interesting change is that the trees in the north-west of the city were cut down to make
way for new apartment blocks. Similarly, the woodland in the south-east of the city was cleared, and an
airport was constructed in its place. Another striking development is that a new station was built to the
north of the city center, and the railway was extended to the north as well.

If we look at the city center, by 2010, the main road running through it has been pedestrianized.
It is also interesting to note that in the west of the city there used to be several factories, but these were
demolished, and replaced by a new shopping center. Further developments were the building of new
skyscrapers in the east of the city, and the construction of a football stadium in the south.

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WRITING TASK 2

TASK ACHIEVEMENT:

 pay attention to ALL issues in the essay question

 write about the issues rather than just the general topic
 answer the essay question with relevant main points
 plan your supporting points so they don’t go off the topic
 write over 250 words

COHERENCE & COHESION

 have either 4 or 5 paragraphs but not more or less

 have just one central topic in each body paragraph
 organize your ideas logically
 use a range of linking words
 avoid errors in linking words

LEXICAL RESOURCE

 pay attention to collocations

 paraphrase carefully to avoid errors
 use a range of words appropriate for the topic
 spell words correctly
 avoid making errors
 avoid using informal language

GRAMATICAL RANGE & ACCURACY

 use different grammar tenses (conditionals, perfect tenses, passive

voice, past, future etc.)
 pay attention to word order in your sentences
 use a range of sentence structures
 use the correct punctuation (full stops & commas)
 avoid errors in grammar

ESSAY TYPES:

 Opinion
 Discussion
 Advantage / Disadvantage
 Direct Questions
 Solutions

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 MODEL ANSWER – OPINION ESSAY

“Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative
impact on both individuals and society. “

To what extent do you agree?

Social networking sites, for instance Facebook, are thought by some to have had a detrimental
effect on individual people as well as society and local communities. However, while I believe that such
sites are mainly beneficial to the individual, I agree that they have had a damaging effect on local
communities.

With regards to individuals, the impact that online social media has had on each individual
person has clear advantages. Firstly, people from different countries are brought together through such
sites as Facebook whereas before the development of technology and social networking sites, people
rarely had the chance to meet or communicate with anyone outside their immediate circle or
community. Secondly, Facebook also has social groups which offer individuals a chance to meet and
participate in discussions with people who share common interests.

On the other hand, the effect that Facebook and other social networking sites have had on
societies and local communities can only be seen as negative. Rather than individual people taking part
in their local community, they are instead choosing to take more interest in people online.
Consequently, the people within local communities are no longer forming close or supportive
relationships. Furthermore, society as a whole is becoming increasingly disjointed and fragmented as
people spend more time online with people they have never met face to face and who they are unlikely
to ever meet in the future.

To conclude, although social networking sites have brought individuals closer together, they
have not had the same effect on society or local communities. Local communities should do more to try
and involve local people in local activities in order to promote the future of community life.

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 MODEL ANSWER – OPINION ESSAY

“The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an
effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this
problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum.”

To what extent do you agree?

Owing to the problems which a growing population of overweight people cause for the health
care system, some people think that the key to solving these issues is to have more sport and exercise in
schools. I completely agree that this is the best way to tackle the issue of deteriorating public health in
relation to weight.

Firstly, dealing with the issues surrounding obesity and weight problems is best solved by taking
a long term approach and introducing more sport and exercise in schools. This method will ensure that
the next generation will be healthier and will not have such health problems. At the moment, the
average child in the West does sport possibly twice a week, which is not enough to counteract their
otherwise sedentary lifestyle. However, by incorporating more sport classes into the curriculum as well
as encouraging extracurricular sports activities, they will undoubtedly become fitter and more active.

Another point to consider is that having more sports lessons for children in schools will probably
result in children developing an interest in exercise which might filter through to the other members of
their family and have a longer lasting effect. In other words, parents with sporty children are more likely
to get involved in sport as a way of encouraging their children. By both parents and children being
involved, it will ensure that children grow up to incorporate sport into their daily lives. This is certainly a
natural and lasting way to improve public health.

In conclusion, to deal with an increasing population of unfit, overweight people, changing the
lifestyle of the coming generation by introducing sport in schools is the easiest and most effective
method to use.

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 MODEL ANSWER – DISCUSSION ESSAY

“Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On
the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important.”

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

It is considered by some that being a university graduate is the key to securing a good job, while
there are others who think that it is better to have experience and soft skills. In my opinion, I believe
that having university education is essential for academic jobs while soft skills and experience are more
useful in business.

On the one hand, many think it is easier for most people to find a good job if they are university
graduates with a good degree. In other words, having tertiary education puts people one step ahead of
others who do not and this can be the deciding factor in getting a good job. The competition to get in to
universities and the increasing number of graduates show just how significant this level of education is
for people’s future work opportunities.

On the other hand, having work experience and soft skills, such as leadership skills and other
interpersonal skills, can also throw the balance is the favor of the applicant, according to some. For
many positions there are an overwhelming number applicants and, therefore, it is often thought that
having relevant experience in that line of work or having acquired useful soft skills that can be valuable
to a company, can put one ahead of the game when applying for a position.

Finally, in my opinion, whether needing high level education or skills and experience, depends
on the position being applied for. Take for example law, medicine or teaching, it is impossible to be
considered for a positon without the required educational background. In contrast, in business, it would
be more important for a candidate to have soft skills and experience in that line of business so they can
step into a position without further training and be of immediate benefit to the company.

In conclusion, getting a good job requires a relevant background either in experience or

education depending on the type of work and field. People should make sure that they attain the
necessary skills or degrees before applying for a job in order to success.

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 MODEL ANSWER – ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES ESSAY

“The development of tourism contributed to English being the most prominent language in the
world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally.”

What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?

It is thought by some people that English, which is now the most widely spoken language in the
world, may one day predominate over all other languages and result in their eventual disappearance.
Having one language would certainly aid understanding and economic growth but there will also be
some drawbacks.

One evident benefit to having one global language is that it would enable greater understanding
between countries. In other words, if everyone spoke one language, there would be complete
understanding between not only countries but all people throughout the world which would promote
learning, the flow of information and ideas. Another reason is that one language would be advantageous
is that it would help economic growth. With all people speaking the same language, there will be less
barriers and therefore trades would flourish between countries, resulting in a healthier world economy.

On the other hand, there are obvious disadvantages to having only one global language. Firstly,
it would mean that all other languages would eventually disappear and, along with them, their cultures.
The diversity of cultures is one of the joys this world has to offer. Each culture is unique with its own way
of life and own perspectives of the world which would all be lost if there were only one language.
Secondly, it would result in the collapse of the tourism because there would be no reason to travel for
pleasure and interest if all countries had the same language and similar cultures. This would devastate
many countries economically that rely on tourism as a source of income.

In conclusion, while there are plus points to having one global language, too much would be lost
as a result. Maintaining local languages and cultures should be prioritized to ensure a rich world heritage
for future generations.

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 MODEL ANSWER – DIRECT QUESTION ESSAY

“Art is considered an important part of a society as well as an expression of its culture. Do you
think it is important for children to be taught art? Do you think children should be encouraged to focus
on art rather than other subjects?”

It is commonly believed that art plays a fundamental role in society as artist are able to express
their thoughts and their culture in their work. In my opinion, children should definitely learn art because
they can develop creativity and learn to express themselves in their art work but it should not be taught
to the detriment of other subjects.

Firstly, art is an essential subject which children, especially young children, should learn in order
to help promote their creativity and imagination. Without the development of imagination and creative
thinking, children will struggle to grow into dynamic, individual thinkers when they reach adulthood.
Furthermore, some children are particularly gifted in their creative abilities and studying art can help
them nurture their talents.

Another important advantage for children when practicing art is that it provides a medium
through which they can express their emotions and feelings. In other words, young children do not have
the linguistic capabilities to put their ideas into language and thus communicate directly. Therefore, by
using art, they are able to convey meaning through pictures and symbols. For this reason, many child
psychologists often study the art work of children to gain an insight into what they think and feel.

Finally, however, regardless of how useful the study of art is for children, this should not result
in more focus being placed on art rather than other subjects. Children need to have a balance of all
subjects so as to facilitate a healthy development both mentally and physically. Thus, ensuring that
there is a healthy balance of art, sciences, languages and physical education in the school syllabus is
essential.

In conclusion, while art certainly helps a child develop creativity as well as express their
thoughts, it should be taught equally alongside all other subjects. A school curriculum should offer a
balance of subjects.

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 MODEL ANSWER – SOLUTION ESSAY

“Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening,
and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?”

A large number of criminals who serve their first prison sentence, leave prison only to reoffend.
This is mainly because of the lack of rehabilitation and difficulty which should be implemented do deal
with criminals who reoffend.

Firstly, the reason for most first-time offenders committing crimes again, once they have been
released from prison, is due to the lack of rehabilitation whilst in prison. In other words, offenders are
not given a chance to retrain and learn new skills for their future or develop a deeper understanding of
correct moral behavior and instead mix with other criminals, which only strengthens their criminal
intentions. Secondly, repeat offending is also owing to the difficulty in finding employment after being
released. As a result, many of them struggle financially which leads them back to crime, regardless of
the consequences.

There are two effective solutions to the problem of repeat offenders. One way to tackle this is to
ensure that all criminals entering prison are given the chance to retrain with useful skills which will
hopefully ensure them a job after they have served their sentence. By doing this, it will help them
reintegrate back into society and give them some means of supporting themselves financially. Another
method of dealing with criminals who reoffend is to have more supervision and checks in place when
they are back in society. The solution would hopefully prevent them from taking any chances and deter
them from reoffending because they are being so closely watched.

In conclusion, having training in prison and also close observation when first time offenders are
released are effective in dealing with the issue. If governments implemented these solutions, crime
figures would soon drop.

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GRAMMAR TIPS

WHEN TO USE PASSIVE VOICE

 When the performer is unknown or irrelevant (ex: “More wind power is used
than solar power” – the people using the power are irrelevant to the
information so the passive voice is used)
 When it refers to a group of unspecified people (ex: “It is thought that the
government should improve the infrastructure…” – we do not know who are the
people that think this)
 When the person doing the actions is less important than the action itself (ex:
“The decision was made by the committee” – the decision becomes the subject)
 Depending on what is most important to the person or persons speaking (ex:
“Threes produce more oxygen” vs “More oxygen is produced by trees”)

PASSIVE VOICE FOR GIVING OPINIONS – write about other people’s opinions: “It is
believed by some that…”

VOCABULARY

KEY LINKING WORDS LIST

Listing & Order Adding information Giving examples

- Firstly - In addition - For example
- Secondly - Additionally - One clear example is
- Thirdly - Furthermore - For instance
- Fourthly - Moreover - Such as
- Lastly - Also - Namely
- Finally - Not only…but also - To illustrate
- As well as - In other words
Results & Consequences Highlighting & Stressing Concessions & Contrasts
- As a result - Particularly - Admittedly
- Consequently - In particular - However
- Therefore - Specifically - Nevertheless
- Thus - Especially - Even though
- Hence - Obviously - Although
- So - Of course - Despite / In spite of
- For this reason - Clearly - On the other hand
- By contrast
- In comparison
- Alternatively
Reasons & Causes Giving your Opinion Concluding Linkers
- Because - In my opinion - In conclusion
- Owing to - I think / believe / admit - To conclude
- Due to - In my view - To sum up
- Since - I concur / agree - To reiterate
- As - I disagree

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VOCABULARY FOR IELTS TOPICS

ADVERTISEMENT

1. TV commercial
2. Newspaper ad
3. Magazine ads
4. Billboards – signs on the road or at sports stadiums
5. Direct mail
6. Radio advertising
7. Text messages
8. Internet Pop – ups
9. Email advertising
10. Flyers
11. Transit advertising – posters on trains, busses etc.
12. Covert advertising – product or brand incorporated in a movie
13. Sponsorship
14. Telemarketing
15. Celebrity endorsement – is paid to promote and market a product at TV

ART

1. The composition of all the parts

2. The painter has a good eye
3. Perspective and symmetry
4. The balance of color and contrasts
5. To bring about an emotional response – it touches people
6. To evoke a memory or idea
7. Historical background or relevance

CAMPING

1. Hiking boots
2. Air mattress
3. Raincoat
4. Campground
5. Cramped – not enough space
6. Camping gear

CRIMES & PUNISHMENT

Crimes

1. Abduction – kidnapping
2. Arson – setting fire to a property
3. False imprisonment
4. Pick-pocketing – taking from pockets
5. Shoplifting

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 Court Language

1. Defendant
2. Prosecutor
3. Hearsay

ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

1. Acid rain
2. Deforestation
3. Loss of biodiversity
4. Ozone layer depletion
5. Land degradation
6. Resource depletion
7. Air pollution
8. Over population

FOOD – VEGETABLES

1. Aubergine – vânătă
2. Cucumber - castravete
3. Lettuce – salată verde
4. Radish – ridiche
5. Cauliflower - conopidă
6. Sprouts – varză
7. Courgette – dovlecel
8. Beetroot – sfeclă

NEWSPAPERS

1. Tabloids
2. Broadsheets – large sheets, more serious
3. Gutter press – famous people
4. Obituaries – section about deaths
5. Comic strip
6. Proof reader – checks for errors
7. Fact checkers – information is correct
8. Readership

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 LINE GRAPH VOCABULARY

Upward trend Downward trend Other vocabulary Time phrases

- Rise / a rise - Decrease / a - Fluctuate / a - over the
- Increase / an decrease fluctuation next three
increase - Drop / a drop - Dip / a dip days
- Climb / a climb - Fall / a fall - Remain steady - over the
- Grow / a growth - Decline / a - Remain stable period
- Go up decline - Remain unchanged - the last
- Level off year
- Peak at - at the
- Reach a peak of beginning
- Hit a high of of the
- Hit a low of period
- Bottom out

MAP VOCABULARY

 X is located in the north east of the town

 The population of Y is 60,000
 Y has a population of 60,000
 X is located to the south west of Y
 The railway runs through / crosses / passes through
 Housing area
 Town ≠ city

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TASK 1 – MORE VOCABULARY

UP VERBS

Soar The use of water soared in March

Leap The prices leapt to 90% in one year
Climb Populations climbed to over one million by 1980
Rocket Use of cars rocketed in the first decade
Surge A surge of migration is seen in November

DOWN VERBS

Sink The cost of housing sunk after 2008

Slip back The use of electricity slipped back to 50 in May
Dip Divorce rate dipped in the ’60s
Drop A drop in crime can be seen last year
Plummet Tourists to the city plummets after September

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IRREGULAR VERBS LIST

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VERBS PREPOSITIONS LIST

TO FOR FROM ABOUT

Add to Apologize for Abstain from Argue about
Allow to Arrest for Borrow from Ask about
Attend to Ask for Choose from Boast about
Belong to Call for Carve from Care about
Consent to Check for Come from Complain about
Connect to Fear for Derive from Concern about
Dedicate to Fine for Emerge from Dream about
Listen to Forgive for Expect from Feel about
Refer to Hope for Hinder from Forget about
Talk to Prepare for Forbid from Hear about
Yield to Thank for Prevent from Joke about
Apply to Wait for Suffer from Know about
Complain to Admire for Recover from Quarrel about
Happen to Excuse for Escape from Talk about
Invite to Pay for Graduate from Tell about
Object to Pray for Hide from Think about
Subscribe to Search for Prohibit from Warn about
Travel to Scold for Protect from Worry about
Vote for Retire from Write about
Wish for Rescue from
Work for Resign from

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 OF WITH ON IN
Accuse of Agree with Agree on Believe in
Approve of Argue with Depend on Participate in
Aware of Begin with Concentrate on Succeed in
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