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      <title>How to get a good grade in IELTS task 2 by Don Rikley</title>
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      <pubDate>2024-10-16 17:33:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Use a wide range of grammar structures: compound, complex , compound-complex sentences, etc. </p><p><br/></p><p>Use colons and semicolons</p><p><br/></p><p>Use continuers and contradictors</p><p><br/></p><p>Avoid a comma splice. Make sure you know the rule of comma and FANBOYS</p><p><br/></p><p>Make sure of proper noun capitalization </p><p><br/></p><p>At the end of the section, reread to check for grammar mistakes</p><p><br/></p><p>Use relative and participial clauses to give extra informations/details</p><p><br/></p><p>Use correct tenses and prepositions</p><p><br/></p><p>Use passive voice for formality </p><p><br/></p><p>Use articles correctly</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Lexical Resources</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>1. Use a variety of topic-specific vocabulary relevant to the essay prompt.</p><p>2. Paraphrase keywords effectively rather than repeating words from the prompt.</p><p>3. Demonstrate a range of word forms (nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.).</p><p>4. Use collocations (natural word pairings) correctly, like “make a decision” or “pose a threat.”</p><p>5. Incorporate less common or advanced vocabulary appropriately to show range.</p><p>6. Use idiomatic expressions where suitable but ensure they fit the formal writing style.</p><p>7. Avoid overuse of very common words like "good," "bad," "important," by using precise synonyms.</p><p>8. Be cautious with unfamiliar words; don’t use complex vocabulary incorrectly just to sound advanced.</p><p>9. Use linking words and phrases accurately to connect ideas (e.g., “moreover,” “consequently”).</p><p>10. Avoid repetition by varying your sentence structure and choice of words.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-10-17 11:33:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ol><li><p>Avoid overly complicated and long sentences.</p></li><li><p>Space your writing into paragraphs.</p></li><li><p>Use transition words.</p></li><li><p>Don't overuse words or phrases.</p></li><li><p>Get to the point.</p></li><li><p>Use topic sentences for every paragraph.</p></li><li><p>Don't jump between topics.</p></li><li><p>Plan before you write your essay.</p></li><li><p>Make sure your main points are easy to follow.</p></li><li><p>In the conclusion reiterate the main ideas.</p></li></ol>]]></description>
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         <title>Avoid vague points</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Plan points ahead before typing</p><p>Restates the proposition in your own words</p><p>Begins main paragraphs with topic sentences</p><p>Try to present ideas from both sides with clear details. </p><p>State your side clearly</p><p>Use the three E’s</p><p>Summiraze main point in conclusion</p><p>Refute point from the side you don’t agree with</p><p>Pick points that are easier to you</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>&nbsp;<strong>Understanding the problem’s required or needed stracture:</strong></p><p>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Clear problem statement</strong>: Identify a specific issue in the introduction.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; II.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Respond to All Parts of the Prompt:</strong></p><p>a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Address all aspects of the question.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>&nbsp;III.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Provide Clear and Direct Solutions:</strong></p><p>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Avoid vague language like "something should be done." Instead, use specific solutions.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;IV.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Organize Your Essay Clearly:</strong></p><p><strong>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Use a <strong>four-paragraph structure</strong>: introduction, problems, solutions, conclusion.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; V.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clear statement and conclusion:</strong></p><p>a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You should make a clear statement, avoid unclear opinion and make sure to restate it in the conclusion.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Things to avoid:</p><p>1- Typing details that are not related to the question.</p><p>2- Not stating a strong position.</p><p>3- Discussing only one side of the argument.</p><p>4- Don't memories a sample essay.</p><p>5- Providing a weak conclusion by using the same words and structure as the introduction.</p><p>6- Providing a lot of ideas, but not developing all of them. </p><p>7- Creating contradictions during the essay. </p><p><br/></p><p>Thing to do:</p><p>1- Fully addressing the mains points.</p><p>2- Using a wide range of vocabulary for discussing.</p><p>3- Using a wide range of ideas that flow well together.</p>]]></description>
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