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There are hidden treasures in the famous Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary.
This is one of them, the Language Banks. They cover the most important aspects
when we speak and write in an academic environment. I have compiled the
scattered banks all over the Dictionary into this document, in order that you can
improve your speaking and writing. Print this document, and read it carefully.
I have made some modifications to make things easier for IELTS learners to
follow:
The phrases in bold and dark red are more formal, often appropriate for
writing and formal speaking, while those in bold and blue are more casual,
suitable for speaking.
Some confusing words and phrases are further explained by bold, italicized
NOTE parts.
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1. MAKING AN EXCEPTION
She wrote all of the songs on the album except for the final track.
Apart from (Aside from) the final track, all of the songs on the album were written by
her.
The songwriting with a few minor exceptions is of a very high standard.
With only one or two exceptions, the songwriting is of a very high quality.
The majority of the compositions are less than three minutes long, with the notable
exception of the title track.
With the exception of the title track, this album is a huge disappointment.
Here is a list of all the bands CDs, excluding unofficial bootleg recordings.
4. GIVING PROOF
There is clear evidence that TV advertising influences what children buy.
It is clear from numerous studies that TV advertising influences what children buy.
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Recent research demonstrates that TV advertising influences childrens spending
habits.
Many parents think that TV advertising influences their children. This view is
supported by the findings of a recent study, which show a clear link between
television advertisements and childrens spending habits.
The findings also reveal that most children are unaware of the persuasive purpose of
advertising.
There is little evidence that children understand the persuasive intent of advertising.
The results contradict claims that advertising is unrelated to childrens spending
habits.
Manufacturers argue that it is difficult to prove that advertising alone influences what
children buy.
5. DESCRIBING A DECREASE
Car crime in Oxford fell significantly last year.
Car crime fell by about a quarter over a 12-month period.
The number of stolen vehicles dropped from 1,013 to 780, a fall of 26 per cent.
According to this data, 780 vehicles were stolen, 26% down on the previous year.
There was an 11% drop in reported thefts from motor vehicles, from 1,871 to 1,727.
These figures show that, as far as car crime is concerned, the main trend is
downwards.
6. DESCRIBING AN INCREASE
Student numbers in English language schools in this country increased from 66,000 in
2008 to just over 84,000 in 2009.
The number of students increased by almost 30% compared with the previous
year.
Student numbers shot up (increased dramatically) in 2009.
The proportion of Spanish students rose sharply from 5% in 2008 to 14% in 2009.
The 2009 figure was 84,000, an increase of 28% on the previous year.
The 2009 figure was 84,000, 28 per cent up on the previous year.
As the chart shows, this can partly be explained by a dramatic increase in students
from Spain.
7. DISCUSSING PREDICTIONS
The number of people using mobile phones to purchase goods and services is
expected/likely to more than double by the end of 2015.
Experts have predicted/ forecast that the number of people using their mobile phones
to pay for goods and services should exceed 190 million in 2015.
This figure is set to reach 200 million by 2016.
By 2016, 800 million mobile phone users worldwide will be participating in social
networks via their phone.
Sales of mobile phones in 2009 were lower than expected.
The companys announcement of 1.26 billion handsets sold for the year is in line with
predictions.
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Unfortunately, it would seem that not enough is being done to support tiger
conservation.
There is no doubt that the greatest threat to polar bears comes from global warming.
22. X CAUSES Y
Childhood obesity can cause/ lead to long-term health problems.
Changes in lifestyle and diet over the last twenty years have caused/ led to/ resulted
in a sharp increase in childhood obesity.
Several factors, including changes in diet and lifestyle, have contributed to the
increase in childhood obesity.
Research suggests that fast food and soft drinks directly contribute to childhood
obesity.
Genetics, lifestyle and diet are all important factors in cases of childhood obesity.
Even small changes in lifestyle and diet can bring about significant weight loss.
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The article presents an overview of the issues surrounding homelessness.
The novel explores the theme of friendship among homeless people.
The first chapter examines the relationship between homelessness and drug addiction.
The paper considers the question of why so many young people become homeless.
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At this point the new paper is still wet, so it is passed between large heated rollers,
which press out the remaining water and simultaneously dry the paper./ dry the
paper at the same time.
The final stage is to wind the paper onto large rolls./ Finally, the paper is wound onto
large rolls.
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