Phrasal Verbs
Give a definition to "Calm down"
to become relaxed or less upset.
Make a sentence which you can use in Graph description with "Noticeable"
There was a noticeable increase in the percentage of people using the Internet between 2010 and 2020.
What does "Internet shopping" mean?
buying things online
What tips for Reading section do you remember?
1. Referencing techniques
2. Underlining the key words
3. Scanning and Skimming
harmless
safe
Give a definition to "Carry on"
to continue doing something
Make a sentence which you can use in Graph description with "Distinctive"
The chart shows a distinctive pattern, with online shopping becoming more popular among younger people.
What does "Downloading films" mean?
saving films from the Internet to your device
What do we do in Speaking Part 1? What are the main requirements?
We have to answer the questions. Each response should be 3-4 sentences long. We have to use advanced vocabulary and grammar.
useless
ineffective, worthless, inadequate
Give a definition to "Plug in"
to connect a device to electricity
Make a sentence which you can use in Graph description with "Significant"
The proportion of students using public transport experienced a significant decline over the period.
What does "Accessing the news" mean?
reading or watching news online
What do we do in Speaking Part 2? What are the main requirements?
It is a monologue. We have to cover all bullet points which are mentioned in the task and speak approximately 2 minutes.
unimportant
insignificant, trivial, irrelevant, minor
Give a definition to "Jot down"
to write something quickly
Make a sentence which you can use in Graph description with "Underlying"
The graph does not show the underlying reasons for the decrease in car use.
What does "Online banking" mean?
managing your bank account and making payments online
What do we need to write in Graph Description?
1. In the introduction we have to paraphrase the question.
2. In overview give 2–3 main features.
3. In Body Paragraphs we support statements with specific figures/data and make comparisons.
No personal opinions
No conclusion
valueless
insignificant, worthless, useless
Give a definition to "Stir in"
to mix an ingredient into something
Make a sentence which you can use in Graph description with "Widespread"
The widespread adoption of smartphones may help explain the growth in Internet usage over the period.
What does "Social networking" mean?
connecting and communicating with people on social media
What is the structure of Opinion Essay?
Introduction: Paraphrase the question, Give a clear thesis statement
Body Paragraphs 1/2: Topic sentence, Explain the idea, Give a specific example, Explain how the example supports your idea
Conclusion: Restate your main position and do not introduce new ideas
important
crucial, vital, essential, key