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using synonyms for ey words in the sent2nce
changing the form of key werd, 0g rom a verb toa roun
eordoring tre information inthe Sentence, 8. vansforming &
‘atemant inthe Actve Voice into He Passive
nfograpiic using your own words
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b. Wnatis tne intormation provided?
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employees" confidence”
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Parophrase the information in the infographic. You can use the words phrases,
‘given and/or your own ideas.
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‘Look atthe Infographic and underline the source.
', What s the information provides?
step2
Peraphrase the information inthe infographic. You can use the words phrosse
siven andlor your own ideas,
‘step 3
Iniroduce te scurce ofthe information using the words/phrases given
(hudy - suggests that
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i. What isthe information provided?
Stop 2
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‘gven andor your ewn ideas
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Describing quantity/numbers
> (almost) 39% / 60% / 65% of
(approximataly) a third of /hal of / to thirds ef 35%
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> alargs/gras/smali rumor of
> alargalemal porcontagalpteportion of
> meet /the majority of
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Exercige 1: Paraphrase the und
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prof ebooks to print
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AUK study mertions that nly
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tudents paripato in pers
panicigaie in spor.
otthe employees anproves ofthe rect echnoloical od
3. Acompary survey indicates that only 3
workplace
‘A.compeny suvey indicate that only approved cf he
technological advarcec inthe workplace
Describing trends
> (Sales) wil nereasetdecrease(gradual/dramaticaly) overthe the net (yeardcade)
> itisestmaxedjexpocted that (sales) wil ineroass decrease (by 20%) next (morthiyear)
> (Sais) are predciediexpected to rsotall
> There nas been alan (g:aduel/dramate) ielincrease/ecrease in (sales) over (te past decade)
(Sales) wilmay (amos double
> 17 ition cars are sold) per year / each yoar/ every year
ofthe sentences using phrases from the box. Insist
Exercise 2: Paraphrase the underlined ports ve anew
ls of doughs are prodiced tose next year
1. According 1a recent survey,
‘According to arecert suey,
<2 Resut rom a survey into traveling tronds inthe region show that note reservations wil dzerease drar
pect summer.
Fsults om a survey Into traveling tronds in the region show the
next sumer
1, Amanagewno welcomes he mov acuta bor costs are precod f fal over tho next month
‘Amanage who welcomes the move aeons tha dl
4. Astudy into the impact of the construction of the mall reveals that thave has been a nse in local revenue within the past f
year
‘A study into the impact of he constructon ofthe mallrovoal that
willinctease by 100% overt
According to a news repor, is expected tat global invesimentin inkestu
decade
According to a rows report
2 Introductonintroducing sources
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ng oa ecy/euray (aoanty condcted (othe US)
‘uevey Susy int paliton)shewsteveals hat
sre) survey / nae apo indcaes/merions that
ts tom a surveystudy into (pluton) show sugges that
..na taachen) whet fave a against he plan (aso) argues tat
‘One (teacher wno welcomes the move (aso) asses tha
As one Caacner exiansictans,
‘0ne (washer) wanscomplans that
Exercise 3: Paraphrase the undetined parts ofthe sentences using phrases trom the box. ica
4. A rocen! nous rapa indicates 500,000 propa ow t London fer the Olympic and Paralympic Games
500.000 pac
‘tanto London forthe Oyrrsi ard Paralympic Games
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tedort wil
(sel mor contdont wth the new asching approsch
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fteouta be
aff hiiren's het,
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unemploymen
rates rave p9en sigmncarnyrecuced whi he lst thee yaors
sone psychologist catms the quality ime that parents spend wit ther hike erates a stong bona between them,
‘nat parents pana win ter chidroncrectes a stong bond tetwoen thomeen
° ARGUMENTS
1. explanations 2 examples 3.
LINKING WORDS/PHRASES
Providing explanations: Providing examples: Providing results:
> This moans thar > For exam .
> noner wou > For stan >
> Matis tosay > such as a »c i
> More specitcay > Gro yplea ecriole oink il .
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> This 1s dupto ine fact tat fact tat >
given and/or your Sl
Exercise 1: Wate supporting sentences fr the following arguments using the wards’phr
eas.
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2. high schoo teachor who move assorts that stucens wit feet ore confident 7
3. A study nto the impacto the construction ofthe mall reveals hat there has been an insroaao in focal ne
pastyoar
(standard of ting -a zens ¢ aby of
Asacesut
4. company survey indicates that only the ofthe employ
This is Clearly iustated by the fact that
Exercise 2; Write supporting sontences (sxplanations/examplesirasuts) forthe following arguments using
‘words/phrases rom the box.
1. According to US study, the majoity of high schoo! stu
2. Results from a survey into aveling tends in the rogion ehow that hota ezorvations ar0 oq
3. UK study mentions that only a smal proportion of twenagers preter booksINTRODUCTIONS
7 you write an inreduction:
Should paraphrase tho task as much as possibla
27 3 certain phrases io express your ideas
> Briaty dascribing the decision plan
(Wrists) panto. nas recewed mixed reactions | has Wiggered a debt,
Controversy has avoon over the (Minty) decision to
> Retorring to opposing views
Some fee tis importa to). while others argue that express thet concern that
‘though many (students) welcome the idea. leachors) ave siengly opporod tot
a there are poople who beleveiciam tat. ethers ae concemed that wory about
Proposal
> Stating the aim of writing
‘Tho aim ofthis prepota is to examine the (company’s) plan to. evaluate (employees) response:
to land make recommendations forthe best way te procoed
‘The purpose o his proposalls to exaloreconsder th local counci's) decision to. easese
(ciizers) reactions toit and make recommendations for the best way fowar
Ensay
> Making a general comment on te topic
Nowadays, we ae all becoming aware ef th fact thal. itis @ wellknown lat hat
‘More and more (people) today (are choosing to)
Aninreacing numiar ef (people ere wang)
Te trend of... has been gaining in populany in racont years
> Referring to the positive ane nagative sepecte
Wile ie beneficial m many ways, ismotwinoutits drawbacks,
Although .. has many advantageetbonctis, it alse has certain dsedvantages/drawback that
‘eed 10 be examined consdarad,
iil there are (strong) ergurrents in favor of. there re alsa some aganstt
Exercise 1: Write Introductions for the following wring tasks using phrases trom the box and your ov ideas.
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The local council is planing to constuct a lun park n'a p00: area onthe outskirts of necty. Some pecple are excted about
this dea, but others are not Wto an article for alecal news webste onthe impact the caunct's cession ane your oooh
shout
b. Propessi
{local company wants to instal suveitance camerasin its ofice buicing, Some people at ha compary think tna this is not
8 goad doa, Wits a proposal to ts proaidort ofthe company evaluating tho Haron opinions onthe eeus and exslan what
youthirk about
sive ad negative inpactrih ths have
ireattyshowshas bean ganing i popuanty nee yeas. What posta negate impactigh
py addressing Ps ope and explana you think ABOUTOPIC SENTENCES
Each main-body paragraph starts wth a topic sentence. The topic senignce can be general summarizing
‘what the paragianh is about. or canbe speci, presenting tne exact pon! you wani to mak
‘Thetepic sentence i folowec by supparing sentences, ich explen and itustate your point
Goneral topic sentences:
‘Ontne one hand, thea of... an atracive one fers
+ AR rst glance, the cision isa welcome one.
‘Many peopl are in far ofthe scheme
Undoubtedly, hore are many potential benets!edvantages (0A)
tevertnloss, the plan is not nahout supper
(On the ather hand, thre are important practical ssuos involved
However, not everyone has embraced the move "\
thout doubt, thee are certain initatons te consid. q
‘pectic topic sentences: \
Forone thing. .canhavea postive elfect, such 0° 3
‘One ofthe man aovartages’dsadvantages of . i that
“The downside of. that
‘Ono of thaiasuos sedis that
| Monaver not everyene suppos the desision plan Barats
eurcise 1: Choose the best opie sentence (2) to. complote the paragraPhs-
frst glance the dacsion a welcome one
arr re ese racist pei ang n te courier gape of vaso forms cl eielanre
c.Tooroaoimpotantpractal issues mvoned
oar tye ran avanages otconstucing an oquvaitatitwiiot ect anatensi= ero
ontertainment
tobe igh. Aciilengineer clams that he bansiormason ofthe OS
First to cost ofimolemennng the plans erpostes
the annual cormanity budget
factory ino a there park wittake up cost hall
2
“hata toay, tw atract cal reins ofa ages who wish sand ete eae
3
vec wsness manage whois tr lie move agus at bing atrartape ct metcedes Sse
‘companies to reduce tho abo costs
lore nck acti such a era copes, retaronts a AHOLD
For exept, ost
6 notstonCONCLUSIONS
1 should not repeat pars ol the introduction
.n use eortain phrases o oxpress your ideas
Arteta
Auitungs considered while. presents challenge lo the governments long term bet
suggest that ts worth (undertaking implementing)
2 bonolts in terms o .. suggest thatthe plan is worth undertakingimplamonting, butts lnitations
cannet be ignored
Ain all. seems that. presents. a challenge, (The government) should ry to stike abalance
between .. and
Prope:
Ain all, both supporters/proponents and eritcs/opponents ofthe plan make (som) valid points.
The plan to... will etary Benet (he area). butte concams raised cannot be ignered
Before implementing this decision, the counci should ist examine lock nt /adoress
tho parsbltykesue of
Ifthe Miristry) acts responsibly, then undoubtedly mere (peop!) will
part the plan.
Essay
Taking th above into consideration thus ou thatthe advantages(disadvantages of . cuweigh
‘ho disadvantagesiadvantages.
Teking evenytang mo account. am incline to believe that
inconcluson, (fal had te advantagesTbenets of. ate of majorimince mporance compared
tothe disadvantages/crawbacks
Exercise 1: Write conciusions forthe writing taske on p.15 using phrases from the box ond your own i
a. Aticle
fnastag a tun park na pcor area outside the city pr
the abalance between imoroxing citizens’ qualty ot ia and making good use of community funds,
8a challenge. The local coun
>. Proposal
toc mpany and is employees Be