Parts of speech
What type of word are these: chair, information, happiness
NOUNS
What word can be used to summarize the following group of words:
baseball, basketball, football, swimming, tennis
SPORTS
How should we organize an advantages & disadvantages IELTS essay question prompt?
Paragraph 1 - introduction with thesis
Paragraph 2 - advantages
Paragraph 3 - disadvantages
Paragraph 4 - conclusion
Are these ADVANTAGES or DISADVANTAGES to the following prompt?
In the past, students were taught mainly by traditional classroom lessons with teachers giving lectures. Today, many students study using online courses and digital tools. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of these changes in education methods? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
1. Lack of personal interaction with teachers and peers.
2. Increased screen time leading to health issues such as eye strain.
3. Requires strong self-discipline, which can be challenging for some students.
An essay usually begins with a _______, followed by background information and a thesis statement.
hook
Give the adjective and adverb forms of happiness
HAPPY & HAPPILY
What phrase can summarize the following phrases:
clean the house; buy some chips and salsa; order some pizza; bake a cake and decorate it; wrap the presents; set the table; cool the drinks
prepare for a birthday party
How should we organize a problem & solution IELTS essay question?
Paragraph 1 (intro)
Paragraph 2 (all problems OR problem #1 & solution #1)
Paragraph 3 (all solution OR problem #2 an solution #2)
Paragraph 4 (conclusion)
Which of the following is not relevant to the prompt (it is not an adv. or disadv.)?
In the past, students were taught mainly by traditional classroom lessons with teachers giving lectures. Today, many students study using online courses and digital tools. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of these changes in education methods? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
1. Newer models of computers are being released all the time.
2. Flexibility to learn at one's own pace and schedule.
3. Opportunities for students in remote areas to access quality education.
(1.) Newer models of computers are being released all the time. --> not linked to the prompt
Mention ONE of the THREE MOST COMMON types of HOOK
(1.) quotation; (2.) rhetorical question; (3.) statistical fact
What type of word is missing in this sentence?
The _____ of his children was what he valued above everything else.
*(BONUS POINT IF YOU CAN COMPLETE THE SENTENCE)
NOUN --> (happiness)
What’s the best summary for this sentence:
After she turned on the oven, Michiko mixed the sugar, flour, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla in the new blender, poured the batter into the buttered pans, and put the cake in the oven.
Michiko made / baked a cake
What kind of essay organization style should you use for this question?
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
(Giving reasons pattern) →
Par 1: intro; Par 2 reason 1; Par 3 reason 2; Par 4 conclusion
Here are 3 causes of migration from the countryside to the city; what are three solutions?
Cause 1: better jobs in the city
Cause 2: better education in the city
Cause 3: more public health facilities in the city
SUGGESTED ANSWER:
Solution 1: open factories in the countryside OR create more online / remote work opportunities
Solution 2: open universities in the countryside OR develop online / distance learning
Solution 3: open more public health facilities in the city OR develop existing quality of care
Each body paragraph should start with what kind of sentence?
Main idea sentence / also known as a TOPIC SENTENCE
What type of word is missing in this sentence?
Studying online with the Open University demanded a great deal of _____
*(BONUS POINT IF YOU CAN COMPLETE THE SENTENCE)
NOUN → motivation / discipline)
What is the TOPIC SENTENCE of this paragraph?
I love to watch the pelicans in Galveston. I usually go in the winter. Pelicans are not elegant, but they are interesting to watch. They remind me of prehistoric birds from my school textbook on dinosaurs. The pelicans have large grayish-brown wings that bend sharply when they are flying, and their beaks are long, so their faces look peculiar and old.
I love to watch the pelicans in Galveston.
How would you organize a response to this question:
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Par 1 - intro with thesis
Par 2 - asking is good
Par 3 - asking is bad
Par 4 - conclusion with summary
Think of 3 reasons to AGREE with the following claim: In the past, families often cooked meals from scratch at home, using fresh ingredients. Today, many people eat convenience foods, dine out, or order takeaways. Today’s life is better.
SUGGESTED ANSWER: (Agree)
Time-saving, especially for busy individuals and families.
Access to a wide range of cuisines and food options.
Convenience of ready-made meals for those with limited cooking skills.
Each body paragraph will start by giving a new idea supporting the thesis statement, and then after this it will also include what?
SUPPORTING SENTENCES / information such as data and evidence to demonstrate the idea
What word probably goes into this sentence?
It was helpful that the course was structured in _______
units / topics / modules
What could be a PARAGRAPH HEADING for this paragraph:
Shopping malls have produced a revolution in United States shopping and living habits in just 45 years. Before 1950, there were no malls, but now almost every city or region has at least one. In fact, shopping malls have become a part of daily life. Many people even think of them as social centers. In a way, malls have taken the place of Main Street. Shops and services which were once spread over city blocks are now in one place at the mall.People young and old, with time on their hands, often say, “Let’s go to the mall!”
Shopping habit changes in US culture
Reword / simplify the following prompt in a short sentence or less:
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Is it important for job applicants to give personal information or not?
Think of 3 reasons to DISAGREE with the following claim: In the past, families often cooked meals from scratch at home, using fresh ingredients. Today, many people eat convenience foods, dine out, or order takeaways. Today’s life is better.
SUGGESTED ANSWER: (Disagree:)
1. Higher consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
2. Loss of traditional cooking skills and family bonding over meal preparation.
3. Increased expenses from frequently eating out or ordering takeaways.
A conclusion will start by rewording the thesis statement. What else will the conclusion have in it?
(1.) A summary of all the main points in the essay OR (2.) a final comment which makes an impression on the reader