Vocabulary Upgrade
Give one C1 alternative for important.
→ crucial / significant / fundamental / essential
Upgrade a lot of people.
→ a large number of people / numerous people
Transform:
“I think this is a serious problem.”
ARGUE
→ I would argue that this is a serious problem.
Replace nowadays in an academic essay.
→ In contemporary society / In recent decades
“We need to make progress.”
KEEP IT!
It's already a natural, strong collocation.
Give two alternatives for problem.
→ issue / obstacle / challenge / concern
Upgrade do something about the problem.
→ take action / take measures
Transform:
“People say that the company is struggling.”
SAID
→ The company is said to be struggling.
Replace:
“This is very important.”
→ This is of considerable significance / This is crucial.
“We need to get more information.”
→ obtain / acquire depending on context
Replace thing with a more precise word:“There are many things that influence our decisions.”
→ factors / aspects
Upgrade made a big difference.
→ had a significant impact
Rewrite using a participle clause:
“Because he didn't know the answer, he remained silent.”
KNOWING
→ Not knowing the answer, he remained silent.
Replace:
“I don't agree with this argument.”
→ I disagree with this argument / I object to this argument.
“Technology can help students learn.”
→ facilitate / enable / support depending on meaning
Replace think with a more sophisticated verb:
“I think governments should act.”
→ I believe / I would argue / I maintain
Upgrade find a solution.
→ devise / develop a solution
Rewrite using inversion:
“If I had known about the problem, I would have acted.”
HAD
→ Had I known about the problem, I would have acted.
Upgrade:
“The situation is getting worse.”
→ The situation is becoming increasingly serious.
“The government should do something about this.”
→ take action / take measures
Replace say with a more precise reporting verb:
“Experts say that social media can be harmful.”
→ claim / argue / state / point out / suggest
Upgrade make a decision.
→ reach / come to a decision
Rewrite using inversion:
“If I were you, I would reconsider.”
→ Were I you, I would reconsider.
Upgrade:
“This is a good way to solve the problem.”
→ This is an effective means of addressing the problem.
“In conclusion, there are several possible solutions.”
Overall / All things considered / Taking everything into account