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Don't waste too much time on Task 1. Learn all specific writing structure for each type of task 1. In the real test, you just have to apply that structure with new data and suitable verb tenses. Read sample essays and take note good structure to have a wide range of academic structures for this task. Below are some model sentences and phrases frequently used for task 1: 

4 model sentences: 

The period from... to... witnessed/saw a drastic rise in the number of cars sold in England.

The proportion of female students in North High school from ...to... underwent/experienced a substantial growth of roughly.....

A minimal growth of around 12% was recorded for the period from.....to.....

There was a remarkable increase of about 23 million in the number of............


For describing a slight increase/decrease

(slight/gradual/minimal/minor/marginal/slow/modest/fractional) incease/growth/climb//decrease/reduction/decline/drop/fall

For describing a sharp increase/decrease

(sharp/dramatic/substantial/rapid/drastic/erratic/remarkable) incease/growth/climb//decrease/reduction/decline/drop/fall
*remarkable : only for postitive meaning

Strong verb for “increase”

rocket

Strong verb for decrease

plumet/slump/dive/plunge

For describing a peak

The number of cars attained/peaked/troughed/ at 2000
The number of cars reached a peak/hit a trough/rose to a peak/ of 2000

For describing stability

The number of cars flattened off/levelled off/stabilised/remained unchanged/remained consistent/remained constant/remained stable at 200

For describing the lowest point

The number of students hit a trough/troughed at/plunged to a trough of. 2000

For describing a fluctuation

The number fluctuated between 1 and 3
The number fluctuated wildly around 1 and 4

Some words for describing “approximately”

about/around/approximately/well over/roughly

Grade 12 English Writing Task 1

Grade 12 English @ ATHS Dubai: Writing Task 1

Helpful Tips For IELTS

Many people have told me that they are very scared of the speaking test as in the real test their minds seem to be in the fairy land. They dont know how to answer the questions or what they are talking about. To tell the truth, neither do I :">. Though I got 8.0 in total, I only got 7.0 for speaking skill :( . To achieve a high band score in IELTS speaking, you should use a wide range of structures, vocabulary and show off your knowledge as well. In this post, I'll show you how to give a better answer .

Question: Tell me about your family.
Common Answer: There are 2 people in my family.
Better Answer: In Vietnam today, almost families have 4 members, and my family is no exception.
Note: This sentence is built with three parts. First is the place, Vietnam. Second is the situation, many families with three people. Third is this person's family.


Question: What is your hometown like?
Common Answer: My hometown is very nice.
Better Answer: Although my hometown is not very famous, it has several advantages that make it a great place to live.

Question: How do you feel about your job?
Common Answer: I like my job very much.
Better Answer: Although you might not believe it, I really enjoy my job every day.

Question: What do you dislike about your classes?
Common Answer: Studying is very difficult.
Better Answer: When I think about how hard my classes are, I feel like quitting, which is one reason I've decided to go abroad.
Note: The question is about a feeling and the answer is about a feeling. Good!

Question: What do you want to do in the future?
Common Answer: I want to be a lawyer in the future.
Better Answer: I first thought about being a lawyer when I was a child, and now, after many long years of study, it seems my dream will become reality.
Note: Excellent! Compare the past dream with the present hard work to show the bright future!

Better Answers for IELTS students

IELTS Speaking Exercise: Sentence Building ( Continued) 

Question: What do you do in your free time?
Common Answer: In my free time I like to play sports.
Better Answer: If I ever had free time, I would probably do many different things, including playing sports, listening to music, and going out with my friends.
Note: Good examples.

Question: Tell me about a typical day in your life.
Common Answer: My typical day begins when I wake up.
Better Answer: After resting all night, I wake up every morning looking forward to a new day.

Question: What will you do when you go abroad?
Common Answer: I want to study Computer Science in Australia.
Better Answer: If I am able to get a visa, I hope to learn about Computer Science in Brisbane, Australia, so that I can come back to China and work for a successful local company.

Question: What are some typical jobs that people do in your country?
Common Answer: Many people in China work as farmers.
Better Answer: One of the biggest industries in China is agriculture, so there are a large number of people working as farmers.

Question: Tell me about a celebration or festival in your country.
Common Answer: The Spring Festival is the biggest holiday of the year in China.
Better Answer: When winter is coming to an end, which means a new spring is not far behind, and that is when we in China have our largest celebration of the year, the Spring Festival.

Question: Do you like to go shopping?
Common Answer: I hate shopping, but I have to do it.
Better Answer: When I think of shopping, I think of all the crowds, all the difficult choices, and all the money I will have to spend, so I hate to go shopping

TIPS FOR YOUR HOUSE

9 Quick Tips for Keeping Your Home Feeling Serene and Organized.

I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about—you guessed it!—how to be happier at home. Here are a few very simple suggestions. These aren’t the most profound things you can do to make your home feel more serene and organized, but they’re steps you can take fairly quickly.

1. Be wary of bargains, sales, hand-me-downs, and give-aways. Do you really need this thing? Or love it? Beware: because of the “endowment effect,” we value things more once we own them. Once that thing enters your home, it will be tough to get it out again.

2. Never label anything “Miscellaneous.”

3. Remember: most decisions don’t require extensive research. Aim to be a satificer, not a maximizer.

4. Don’t let yourself fall into “empty.” Keep cash in the house. Keep gas in your tank. Keep an extra roll of toilet paper squirreled away. Keep your phone charged.

5. Don’t keep excessive amounts of anything. Those glass vases that come from florists. Those ketchup packets that come with take-out food. A house with two adults probably doesn’t need fifteen mismatched souvenir coffee cups.

6. Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Lower the bar. Actually spending ten minutes clearing off one shelf is better than fantasizing about spending a weekend cleaning out the basement.

7. Clean while you cook (literally and metaphorically).

8. Put things away in a specific place. It’s much easier to find things later, and it’s oddly satisfying to slot things into their precise places. “Ah, this particular basket on this shelf is the place for the AAA batteries.”

9. Make your bed. I know it sounds trivial, but it’s a bigger happiness booster than you’d expect.

Sugar Got You Down

Sugar Got You Down? 10 Steps to Help You Break Free.

Every day I teach people how to cook with nutrient-dense foods and explain the risks associated with eating a processed diet. I think it would surprise many of my students and readers that I am a recovering addict—a sugar addict. There was a time when I couldn’t make it through a day without my sugar fix, whether it was ice cream, candy, or bakery sweets. My need for sugar was even more intense when I was stressed out or feeling overwhelmed. When I would eat a brownie, I could feel my whole body relax. But all this excess sugar took a toll on my physical and mental health. It was keeping me from being the person I wanted to be.

I have a feeling many of you will relate to this. While others may be in denial—how can sugar be classified as addictive? And even if it is, what’s the big deal? Let me give you a taste:

Sugar is completely non-nutritive, terribly acid-forming to our system, pro-inflammatory, fuels yeast, fungus, cancer, contributes to depression, and raises triglycerides and cholesterol. If that doesn’t raise an eyebrow, sugar also breaks down the collagen in your skin and ages you more quickly than you need to.

Worst of all, sugar is just as addictive as cocaine.

If you’re one of those fortunate people that can consume sugar in moderation, e.g. after dinner on Friday and Saturday, then you don’t have anything to worry about. But for the majority of this country, for whom sixteen percent of their daily calories comes from sugar or its derivatives—we need to make a change. Here are some of the strategies that helped me kick the sugar habit.

1. Educate yourself about the potential dangers of sugar.

You will be more motivated to let go of sugar once you really understand and accept the negative effects it has on your health. A few resources include, the book Sugar Blues by William Dufty, the NY Times Magazine article Is Sugar Toxic? by Gary Taubes, and the video Sugar: The Bitter Truth by Dr. Robert Lustig.

2. Identify and understand your sugar triggers.

These can be stress, intoxication, boredom, hunger, feeling tired, or a post-lunch dip in energy. Commit to a plan for other outlets to deal with these triggers in order to break this habitual behavior. For example, if you know that every day at 3:00 p.m. you look for candy in the breakroom, tell yourself you will go for a walk or drink a hot tea instead. If you’re concerned you’ll be hungry, plan for a satisfying, non-sweet snack, such as hummus with raw vegetables or plain yogurt with almonds and coconut.

3. Eat well.

It may seem obvious, but when the body is well-nourished, it doesn’t seek empty calories. It is also important to eat enough at breakfast and lunch so that you’re not constantly craving food.

4. Start your day with something savory.

You are more likely to trigger sugar cravings during the day if you eat something sweet for breakfast. Instead, choose the opposite, such as a vegetable omelet or bowl of soup.

5. Choose nutritive forms of sweet.

We still need to satisfy the body’s desire for sweet, but we can do that with more nutrient-dense “sweet” foods such as sweet potatoes, roasted root vegetables, even cooked onions. Other foods you can use to mimic sweetness without adding sugar are spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg; vanilla powder; unrefined coconut oil (I cook pancakes and French toast with coconut oil and sauté Swiss chard and kale with it); and almond milk, particularly in coffee and smoothies. If you struggle with sugar cravings, be careful about consuming excess fresh fruit.

6. Commit to three days sugar-free.

I normally recommend incorporating dietary changes gradually, but sugar cravings are best tackled cold turkey. Many people find that after three days of no sugar, the cravings stop completely. Beware of hidden sources of sugar in foods such as power bars, sauces and salad dressings, cereal, tomato sauce, and non-dairy milks. If you’re not sure, read your labels!

7. Don’t switch to artificial sweeteners.

Don’t make the mistake of swapping one poison for another. The only things more acid-forming than sugar are artificial sweeteners such as Splenda and Aspartame. Not only that, studies show that artificial sweeteners promote weight gain and, you guessed it, more sugar cravings.

8. Sugar is sugar.

Although it may be tempting to load up on alternative, “natural” sweeteners such as maple syrup or coconut palm sugar which may be less refined, boast a few more nutrients than processed sugar, and may be slightly less acid-forming, they will still fuel any addiction you might have to sugar. Stevia, a naturally sweet, carb-free herb, seems to be one of the few natural sweeteners that doesn’t trigger cravings.

9. Remove all sweets from the house.

Do a full clean-out – no mercy here. If you are uncomfortable throwing food away give it away to a neighbor or co-worker, but do not rely on your willpower.

10. Try an acupuncture addiction treatment.

If you feel like you need extra support, acupuncture can be effective in two ways. It helps to naturally restore the homeostatic state in the body, thus decreasing cravings for sugar that simply mask deeper issues. It also can work on the psycho-emotional aspect of addiction—in this case, sugar—by creating a sense of well-being without the need to fill any voids with sugar or other temporary mood enhancers, like alcohol, cigarettes, etc.