Notes

WRITING TASK 2
1.Make an outline. Know what you are going to write about before you start writing. ...
2.Acquire a solid understanding of basic grammar, style, and punctuation. ...
3.Use the right vocabulary. ...
4.Understand the argument and critically analyze the evidence. ...
5.Know how to write a proper conclusion that supports your research.

How to Write a Conclusion:-
1.Include a topic sentence. Conclusions should always begin with a topic sentence
2.Use your introductory paragraph as a guide. When writing your conclusion, keep a copy of your introductory paragraph on hand as a reference. ...
3.Summarize the main ideas. ...
4.Appeal to the reader's emotions. .
5.Include a closing sentence.

Task 2 questions by theme:
*Art
* Education
*Environment problems
* Friends and family
*Government and society
* Health
*Jobs and Employment
*Relationships
*Science and technology
* Sport
*Travel and tourism
*TV, music and media
*Crime and punishment
*Covid-19

//////NORMAL SYNONYMS///////
English -- Synonyms for IELTS
Amazing- Incredible, Fantastic, Fabulous, Astonishing, Extraordinary
Answer- Respond
Awful -Terrible, Abominable, Dreadful
Bad- Evil, Spoiled, Imperfect, Infamous, Dismal
Beautiful- Gorgeous, Ravishing, Dazzling, Exquisite, Stunning
Begin- Initiate, Commence, Inaugurate
Big- Huge, Enormous, Gigantic, Humongous, Substantial, Mammoth
Break -Rupture, Fracture, Shatter
Calm- Serene, Peace, Tranquil
Come- Approach, Arrive
Cool- Chilly, Frosty, Icy
Cut- Chop, Slash, Slit
Dangerous- Hazardous, Risky, Precarious
Decide- Determine, Settle
Definite- Certain, Positive, Obvious
Delicious- Savoury, Titbit, Delectable
Describe- Portray, Characterise
Destroy- Demolish, Slay, Ruin, Raze
Difference- Disagreement, Inequity, Dissimilarity
Dull- Boring, Uninteresting, Monotonous, Humdrum, Dreary
End- Terminate, Conclude, Cessation
Explain- Elaborate, Interpret
Fall- Drop, Descend, Topple
Famous- Well-known, Renowned, Eminent, Illustrious
Fast- Quick, Rapid, Hasty, Snappy, Swift
Fat- Stout, Corpulent, Chubby, Bulky
Funny- Amusing, Humorous, Droll, Hilarious
Get- Acquire, Obtain, Secure, Procure, Gather
Good- Excellent, Fine, Wonderful, Superior, Gracious, Superb, Splendid, Genuine, Sterling, Top-notch,
Great- Worthy, Distinguished, Grand, Considerable, Mighty
Happy- Pleased, Delighted, Elated, Joyful, Ecstatic, Jubilant, Jaunty
Hate- Despise, Loathe, Abhor, Abominate
Have -Possess, Own, Acquire,
Help- Aid, Assist, Support, Encourage, Relieve
Hide- Conceal, Cover, Mask, Veil
Idea- Thought, Concept, Notion
Important- Necessary, Vital, Critical, Indispensable, Valuable, Essential, Famous, Notable
Interesting- Fascinating, Engaging, Spirited, Intriguing, Gripping, Enthralling, Captivating
Little- Tiny, Diminutive, Exiguous, Dinky, Cramped
Look- Gaze, Glance, Peek, Glimpse, Stare, Leer
Love- Like, Admire, Fancy, Care for, Adore
Make- Create, Originate, Invent, Construct, Manufacture, Produce, Compose
Move- Plod, Creep, Crawl, Drag, Toddle, shuffle, Trot, Lumber, Meander
Neat- Orderly, Tidy, Trim, Natty, Smart, Elegant
New- Unique, Modern, Current, Recent
Old -Feeble, Ancient, Aged, Veteran, Mature, Primitive, Stale
Place- Draw, Map, Diagram, Procedure, Method, Blueprint
Show -Display, Exhibit, Indicate, Reveal, Demonstrate
Tell- Disclose, Reveal, Expose, Narrate, Inform, Divulge
Use- Employ, Utilise, Exhaust, Spend
Wrong- Incorrect, Inaccurate, Mistaken, Erroneous, Improper, Unsuitable


//////////WORKDS FOR DIFFERENT TOPICS////////////

+++++EDUCATION++++
#kindergarten = pre-school education.
#primary school.
#secondary school.
#college = further education.
#higher education = university education = tertiary education.
#post-graduate school = university for students studying beyond degree level.
#comprehensive education= a well-rounded, broad education covering a variety of subjects
#literate= able to read and write
#illiterate= unable to read and write
#the literacy rate= the percentage of people who are able to read and write
#scholarship ,#student loan ,# gap year ,# pay off a student loan
#intensive course= a course that runs over a short period of time but contains lots of information and training
# deliver a lecture= to five a talk or presentation
#to read history = to study history
#distance learning course
# vocational course= that teaches you for the specific job
#non-vocational courses = a course which is not related to your job.
#Co-educational schools
#Curriculum = The group of subjects studied in a school, college, etc.
#Theoretical = academic or not proven
#Acquire = gain or get
#Compulsory = must be done
#Valid = reasonable
#Determine = discover or find out
#Establish = prove
#Significant = important
#Review = check or go over
#Concentrate = think very hard
#Curiosity = desire to know or find out / interest
#Determination = trying hard or not giving up
#Collaborate = work together with
#Specialize = concentrate on one subject
#Failure = lack of success or collapse
#Miscalculation = bad judgment or calculation

---------Mixed sentences – key
1. The school is known for academic excellence.
2. There is accommodation for five hundred students on campus.
3. Maths is an important part of the school curriculum.
4. She has a degree in physics from the University of Edinburgh.
5. I am studying economics and I want to work in a bank.
6. Richard studied electrical engineering at Manchester University.
7. Lina has just graduated from university.
8. We went to a lecture on Italian art.
9. She is studying medicine and she wants to be a doctor.
10. My daughter is seven and she is at primary school.
11. She is the principal of a London school.
12. He is a professor of politics at a UK university.
13. I have to revise because I have an exam tomorrow.
14. Our children started studying science when they were young.
15. My son is fifteen and he is at secondary school now.
16. I talked a lot in every seminar when I was a student.
17. My daughter had a tutor to help her pass her maths exams.
18. My daughter attends school close to our home
19. 60% of children now go into higher education after they finish school.
20. I keep losing concentration due to the noise.
21.A good primary education is crucial for a child's development.
22. Many children in the poorest countries are illiterate.
23. However, most children are literate.
24. Cheating on exams is not recommended.
25. Good qualifications are really important if you want to get a well-paid job.
26. Schools must ensure they have an excellent curriculum.
27. I graduated from the University of Salford in 2009. OR My graduation ceremony was in 2009.

[---Topic: People"---]
Adolescent = teenager
Sibling = brother or sister
Characteristic = typical feature
Responsibility = duty
Individual = person
Resemble = look like
Reliable = can be trusted
Bond = close tie / link
Conscious = aware
Inherent = natural / instinctive
Lifetime = period of time you are alive
Sociable = friendly or seeking company
Habitually = usually or repeatedly

++++++ENVIRONMENT+++++++++
Acid rain= rain which is polluted by chemicals
Ozone layer depletion
Marine pollution, Air pollution
Over-population
Agricultural
Cultivate = make S grow
Disaster = terrible event or accident
Erosion = loss of soil
Environmental
Logging = cutting down trees
Vital = very important
Irrigation = watering system
Impact
Pesticide = insect killer
Deforestation = removal of trees / logging
Vegetation = Plants and trees in an are
Ecosystem = all living things in an area
Pollutant = a substance that pollutes
Sustainable= Causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time.
Biodiversity= The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable.
Ecosystem= All the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment.
Habitat= The natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives.

1.Environmental problems are becoming very severe in many countries.
2.The Mediterranean region tends to have a mild climate over the winter.
3.Climate Change is one of the most serious problems that the world is facing today.
4.The climate around the world has been changing rapidly over the last decade.
5.Trees absorb carbon dioxide.
6.The burning of fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which leads to global warming.
7. Some people do not believe that human's reliance on fossil fuels is to blame for global warming.
8. Deforestation is contributing to global warming because trees absorb carbon dioxide.
9.Deforestation is destroying animal habitats.
10.With so many areas of woodland being cut down, a lot of wildlife is losing its natural habitat.
11.The world has a delicately balanced ecosystem, and pollution can damage this.
12.The rich and diverse biodiversity of our planet must be protected.
13. The water has been contaminated by the release of toxic chemicals into the river. OR The water supply is being tested for contamination.
14. Leaded fuel from cars releases toxins into the air which can affect the brain.
15.The Green Party opposes any kind of nuclear waste being dumped at sea.
16.Environmental pollution must be a top priority of governments.
17.The air around the factory is very polluted.
18.Countries need to promote sustainable development in order to protect the environment from further damage.
19.Emissions from car exhausts cause pollution around cities.