STRUCTURE OF AN INTRODUCTION 1 2 3 VOCABULARY FOR INTRODUCTION to express beliefs: believe, maintain, contend in discussion: argue, claim, insist, to.

STRUCTURE OF AN INTRODUCTION

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VOCABULARY FOR INTRODUCTION

• to express beliefs: believe, maintain, contend

• in discussion: argue, claim, insist, • to show agreement: accept, acknowledge,

admit, advocate, agree, support• to give suggestions: imply, suggest, urge

BACKGROUND SENTENCE

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QUIZ 1

Some people think that the amount of noise people make have to be controlled strictly, others say that people are free to make as much as they wish. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

QUIZ 2

Fast food is becoming a part of our daily life. Some people argue that fast food has negative effects on our lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree?

SIMPLE OPPOSING OPINION

Some people argue/believe that + Clause

Some people agree/disagree with the idea of + Noun

Some people argue/believe that the admin of IELTSplanet is a sexy lady.

= …

BETTER OPPOSING OPINION

It is sometimes argued that …

It can be argued that

Some would argue/contend/maintain/insist that…

Some would contend that there is little that can be done to reduce the levels of crime.

ADVANCED OPPOSING OPINION

This has prompted some (people) to argue that … 

Possible substitutes for “people”

Advocators Observers

Researchers Experts

Opponents Activists

Critics

QUIZ

Some people think that the amount of noise people make have to be controlled strictly, others say that people are free to make as much as they wish. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

YOUR OPINION

I completely disagree with this idea/view (because …)

In my view, there are measures that can be implemented.

GRAMMAR FOR INTRODUCTION

• 1 sentence• While opposing opinion, your

opinion.

although/while

• 2 sentences• Opposing opinion. However, your

opinion.

however

• 2 sentences• Opposing opinion. Your opinion.

No linking words

MAKE SURE YOU ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS BEING ASKED.

TO MEMORIZE

Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology.In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development?

It is true that new technologies have had an influence on communication between people. Technology has affected relationships in various ways, and in my opinion there are both positive and negative effects.

TO MEMORIZE

Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?

Many people, and children in particular, enjoy playing computer games. While I accept that these games can sometimes have a positive effect on the user, I believe that they are more likely to have a harmful impact.

TO MEMORIZE

In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.

It is true that people in industrialised nations can expect to live longer than ever before. Although there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of this trend, societies can take steps to mitigate these potential problems.

QUIZ

Explain some of the ways in which humans are damaging the environment. What can governments do to address these problems? What can individual people do?

SIMON SAYS

Humans are responsible for a variety of environmental problems, but we can also take steps to reduce the damage that we are causing to the planet. This essay will discuss environmental problems and the measures that governments and individuals can take to address these problems.

PRACTICE

Write the background sentence:

(fear of crime). Although some think that there is little that can be done to reduce the levels of crime, I believe there are measures that can be implemented.

THANK YOU

Thank you