MUET Writing Task 1 (40%)

Vocabulary
The following words and phrases will help you describe trends:

Nouns a rise Phrases to show an upward trend Adjectives sharp

an increase to show a downward trend sudden
a surge to hit the highest point rapid
a growth to hit the lowest point abrupt
a peak to reach a peak dramatic
to show some fluctuation steep
a fluctuation to fluctuate wildly significant
a variation to remain stable steady
to remain static considerable
a period of stability to remain unchanged marked
a plateau to stay constant slight
to reach a plateau gentle
a fall to level off gradual
a decrease to flatten out
a decline the highest
a dip the lowest
the second highest
the third highest

compared to 
compared with
relative to
Verbs to rise Adverbs sharply Positive Cheap
to increase suddenly Large
to surge rapidly Good
to grow abruptly Bad
to peak dramatically Striking
to skyrocket significantly Profitable
steadily Comparative Cheaper
to fluctuate considerably Larger
to vary markedly Better
slightly Worse
to fall gently More striking
to decrease gradually More profitable
to decline wildly Superlative Cheapest
to dip Largest
to dive Best
to plunge Worst
Most striking
Most profitable
 The chart/graph shows ____________
The chart/ graph show the changes in _____ from ______ (time frame; year to
year; month to month)
Title
The report highlights___
Increasing popularity/ decreasing popularity/ growing dependency. Decreasing
Introduction/Overview
dependency on ____
The choice of ___ has changed/has not changed drastically/significantly over
Overall trend
_____ (time frame)
Employment levels fell ____
There was a significant fall in petrol price ___
Analyse to show a breakdown. Compare and contrast the data.
Analyse the following:
a) Percentage
Body/ Development
· Increase
Key Features
· Decrease
Analysis of Synthesis of Data
· Drop
(Numbers/ Trends/
· Rise
Changes)
b) Constant (No change)
c) Expert opinion
d) Statement given
Increase in ______
Decrease in _______
Conclusion Higher preference in ______
Lower preference in _____
Statements and quotes given

Guidelines
Dos
· A title needs to be written and underlined
· Write a minimum of 3 paragraphs (Introduction, body and conclusion).
· Understand what the axes or the percentage represent.
· Understand what the important stages of the flowchart or diagram and the order.
· Focus on the key information or important trends.
· Look for ways to compare data.
· Use sequence expressions e.g: ‘first of all’, ‘after that’, ‘at the same time’, ‘next’, ‘finally’
· Think about tenses and time, particularly when comparing data.
· Describe and report information.
· Organize your information clearly. You will need an : (1) introduction (2)body (3) conclusion
· Read through what you have written.
Don’ts
            ·         Don’t start writing immediately.
            ·         Do not copy the question or the instruction.
            ·         Don’t repeat the same words in the chart in your essay.
            ·         Do not include information that is not on the graph, diagram or chart.
            ·         Don’t give opinions.
            ·         Do not spend longer than 40 minutes on this task.
 MUET Writing Task 2 (60%)

· Do task 2 first, because it is worth more mark and easier.

· Don’t waste too much time on Task 1.
· You must complete both tasks.
· Avoid all informal ways of writing.
· Relax before the test!
· Don’t write statements that are too general. Back up your statements with facts.
· Have at least 5 paragraphs

Framework:

Paragraphs Details
Introduction and statement of your opinion
A Good Introduction is divided into 3 parts.
Paragraph 1 1. Current Situation/Commentary
2. Stand
3. Thesis Statement/Outline
Paragraph 2 · Support opinion with facts and
details
Paragraph 3 · 2 or 3 well developed points Paragraph Structure (PEE)
· Strong, consistent and clear
1. Points
· List opposing points
Paragraph 4 · Explain your position 2. Elaboration
· Review your strong arguments 3. Example
(Agree/ Disagree)
Paragraph 5 · Make conclusion clear and concise
· Government/ Society/ individual

Think also about:

1.       The short term, midterm, and long term effect
-          Example: Smoking
-          Short term = Bad breath/yellow teeth
-          Midterm = Affordability/waste of money
-          Long term = Health problems such as lung cancer

2.       Individual, society, and government

-          Example: Recycling
-          Individual = Practice the 3R’s (Reduce, reuse, recycle)
-          Society = Community collection/fund raising
-          Government = Hold recycling campaigns
 
Examples of HOOKS

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ACADEMIC WRITING TEMPLATE

Title: _________________________________

INTRODUCTION

1ST POINT

2ND POINT

3RD POINT

CONCLUSION