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Simple sentence
Pollution is a problem
Pollution is a serious problem
Air pollution is a serious problem
Air pollution is a serious problem in the city
Air pollution from cars is a serious problem in the city.
Compound sentence
The foundation stone was laid in 1834 and the theatre opened in 1837.
The theatre is small, but it is beautiful.
Complex sentence
Although the theatre has disadvantages, it has atmosphere.
When you stand in the middle of the stage, you can talk to everybody.
Others: which, that, because, after, where
They are trying to maximize the aperture of the house, which is how much sun you get.
The house is warm in winter, whereas most houses are cold in winter.
Hyphens and Showing contrast
out-of-towner
million-dollar investment ( a million dollars)
120-year-old pub (The pub is 120 years old)
two-storey house (The house has two storey)
Although/Despite
Although Margareta’s marks were low, she managed to get into law school.
Despite having low marks, Margareta managed to get into law school.
Although there was noise outside all night, I managed to sleep.
Despite the noise outside all night, I managed to sleep.
Despite the fact that the study English for IELTS has finished today, you can continue to practice your English skills.
Stating an opinion
In my opinion,
As far as I am concerned,
If you ask me…
If you want my honest opinion…
The way I see it….
Expressing agreement
I agree with you 100 percent.
That's exactly how I feel.
No doubt about it.
I was just going to say that.
I couldn’t agree with you more.
Expressing disagreement
I don't think so.
I'm afraid I disagree.
No, I'm not so sure about that.
Interruptions
Can I add something here?
Sorry to interrupt, but...
3 grading criteria for the second writing test:
IELTS Sample Essay
Even though globalization affects the world’s economies in a positive way, its negative side should not be forgotten. Discuss.
In the present age, globalization is playing an increasingly important role in our lives. But in the meantime whether it is a blessing or a curse has sparked a heated debate. Some people argue that globalization has a fundamentally beneficial influence on our lives, while many others contend that it has a detrimental effect as well.
A convincing argument can be made about globalization not only playing a pivotal role in the development of technology and economy, but also promoting the cultural exchange between different countries. To start with, it is the globalization that impelled many corporate to become an international group, thereby making a contribution to the local technology and employment. Specifically, when a multinational group establish a factory in a developing country, the new equipment, the new management skills and the job vacancies are all in the best interest of the local society. Moreover, people worldwide can get to know each other better through globalization. It is easy to see that more and more Hollywood blockbusters show cultures different from American, some recent examples are ‘Kungfu Panda’ and ‘The Mummy’.
Admittedly, profit driven globalization has severely affected young people. Today, in the metropolises in different countries, it is very common to see teenagers wearing NIKE T-shirts and Adidas footwear, playing Hip-Hop music on Apple iPods and eating at KFC. The culture that took a thousand years to form just seems similar in these cities; it is looks like you can only distinguish them by their language. Meanwhile, in some developing countries, sweat workshops are always a concerning issue. For instance, reports show that some teenagers employed by NIKE’s contractors work in smelly factories over 14 hours a day, but are only paid fifty cents per hour.
In summary, I would concede that globalization does come with some adverse effects. Despite that fact, benefits created by it far outweigh the disadvantages. Overall, I am convinced that we should further promote globalization and meanwhile the local government should take measures to combat culture assimilation and sweat workshops.
This essay is extremely long (338 words instead of the advised 250-265). It has a sound structure, your position is clearly expressed, the information is well-organized, and structure-wise the sentences are fine. The vocabulary is impressive and there only were a few grammatical errors (see comments underlined in blue). Overall, looks like a band 7.5 + essay.
Both mean lastly in a way.
Finally simply means in the end.
Eventually also means finally but after a long series of delays.
Example: "We locked all the doors and shut all the windows and finally left for the airport at 6 am but when we got there we found there was a strike, then the plane needed to be serviced again, then we discovered that there were no stewards available and we had to get off the plane. Eventually we took off at 1130 in another plane."
