#IELTS Writing
Возможно, что вы уже слышали, что эссе IELTS должно всегда быть написано в академическом стиле. Если формат сочинения не соответствует нужному формату, то максимальный балл по критерию Task Response - 5. Основной акцент обычно делается на аргументе, который вы хотите выдвинуть, или на информации, которую вы хотите донести, а не на себе лично.
Посмотрим на основные черты формального стиля:
1) Избегаем личных местоимений – you, we, our, your. Их легко можно заменить на people, individuals или безличные предложения. We have to protect endangered animals. 👉Protecting animals will help safeguard the future for all species. Nowadays we know that ...👉 It is a well-known fact that ...
I, my используем только для выражения мнения, чаще всего это введение и заключение. I am of the opinion that... My own view is that ....
2) Не используем сокращения – это черта разговорного стиля (they’ve, shouldn’t, there’s).
3) Осторожно с фразовыми глаголами. Если знаете глагол, состоящий из одного слова, лучше использовать его (put off – postpone, find out – discover, mess up – spoil, put up - tolerate).
4) Используем безличные конструкции. Вместо: Many people think that - It is generally agreed... Вместо: Researchers have found that ... It has been found that ... Здесь вы не только используете более формальный язык, но и показываете свое знание пассивного залога.
5) Избегаем разговорной лексики. Популярные примеры: thing, stuff, e.g., bad, good, like that, anyway, lots of, really, kids, net, boss. Также желательно отказаться от неопределенных местоимений - someone, everyone, everybody, something,
6) Не начинаем предложения с but, and, also, plus, so. Есть множество формальных аналогов – however, additionally, furthermore
7) Избегаем любых вопросов к читателю. How shocking it that? Why is that happening?
Возможно, что вы уже слышали, что эссе IELTS должно всегда быть написано в академическом стиле. Если формат сочинения не соответствует нужному формату, то максимальный балл по критерию Task Response - 5. Основной акцент обычно делается на аргументе, который вы хотите выдвинуть, или на информации, которую вы хотите донести, а не на себе лично.
Посмотрим на основные черты формального стиля:
1) Избегаем личных местоимений – you, we, our, your. Их легко можно заменить на people, individuals или безличные предложения. We have to protect endangered animals. 👉Protecting animals will help safeguard the future for all species. Nowadays we know that ...👉 It is a well-known fact that ...
I, my используем только для выражения мнения, чаще всего это введение и заключение. I am of the opinion that... My own view is that ....
2) Не используем сокращения – это черта разговорного стиля (they’ve, shouldn’t, there’s).
3) Осторожно с фразовыми глаголами. Если знаете глагол, состоящий из одного слова, лучше использовать его (put off – postpone, find out – discover, mess up – spoil, put up - tolerate).
4) Используем безличные конструкции. Вместо: Many people think that - It is generally agreed... Вместо: Researchers have found that ... It has been found that ... Здесь вы не только используете более формальный язык, но и показываете свое знание пассивного залога.
5) Избегаем разговорной лексики. Популярные примеры: thing, stuff, e.g., bad, good, like that, anyway, lots of, really, kids, net, boss. Также желательно отказаться от неопределенных местоимений - someone, everyone, everybody, something,
6) Не начинаем предложения с but, and, also, plus, so. Есть множество формальных аналогов – however, additionally, furthermore
7) Избегаем любых вопросов к читателю. How shocking it that? Why is that happening?
#IELTS Speaking
Have you ever imagined yourself as the hero of your favorite movie? Perhaps you've dreamed of superpowers like in a superhero movie or a crazy weekend in a romantic comedy. Have you ever watched an entire series just in one sitting? Let's review some advanced vocabulary to talk about Movies (Films).
Pos👍
a feel-good movie = causing happy and positive feelings
a must-see = highly recommended as worth seeing
compelling // compulsive // gripping = so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention completely
full of twists and turns = surprising and unexpected changes in the plot
I was glued to the screen = to be unable to stop watching something
I watched it in one sitting = during one limited period of time, without stopping
thought-provoking // it gave me food for thought = to make someone think seriously about something
it had me on the edge on my seat = to be very excited, and giving all your attention to something, because you want to know what is going to happen
make one’s blood run cold = make you feel very frightened
Neg 👎
a complete waste of time = to be not worth the time
utter garbage = something considered stupid; nonsense
it was nothing to write home about =not exciting or special
Sample Answers (Band 8)
What kinds of movies do you like best?
Generally speaking, it can be anything - horror, drama, action, or even chick-flick, why not - but I hold a special place in my heart for fantasy movies. Even if there are few that actually had me on the edge of my seat, to my mind, fantasy is and will be one of the rare genres that allow me to be engrossed in this magical and gripping illusion of another world and take my mind off any problems I have.
Would you like to be in a movie?
Yes, I would. If I had a chance, it could be one of the most exciting things ever! Especially if it was a historical drama with another epoch being replicated so it could be possible to get away from mundane matters by playing someone else. However, as far as I know, filmmaking is a time-consuming process and this is the reason why I would not like to be in the main or even in the supporting cast. From where I stand, in this case, acting stops being a pleasant experience and turns into a routine job.
What was the best movie you watched?
Frankly speaking, there are so many brilliant movies I’ve seen that it is hard for me to make a choice. Still, I would say that ‘Inception’ is one of those movies that are perfect practically in every single detail. What makes it one of my favorite motion pictures is its outstanding acting, full of twists and turns plot as well as an incredible soundtrack. Needless to say, every time I watch it, it gives me food for thought so it’s definitely a must-see!
Have you ever imagined yourself as the hero of your favorite movie? Perhaps you've dreamed of superpowers like in a superhero movie or a crazy weekend in a romantic comedy. Have you ever watched an entire series just in one sitting? Let's review some advanced vocabulary to talk about Movies (Films).
Pos👍
a feel-good movie = causing happy and positive feelings
a must-see = highly recommended as worth seeing
compelling // compulsive // gripping = so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention completely
full of twists and turns = surprising and unexpected changes in the plot
I was glued to the screen = to be unable to stop watching something
I watched it in one sitting = during one limited period of time, without stopping
thought-provoking // it gave me food for thought = to make someone think seriously about something
it had me on the edge on my seat = to be very excited, and giving all your attention to something, because you want to know what is going to happen
make one’s blood run cold = make you feel very frightened
Neg 👎
a complete waste of time = to be not worth the time
utter garbage = something considered stupid; nonsense
it was nothing to write home about =not exciting or special
Sample Answers (Band 8)
What kinds of movies do you like best?
Generally speaking, it can be anything - horror, drama, action, or even chick-flick, why not - but I hold a special place in my heart for fantasy movies. Even if there are few that actually had me on the edge of my seat, to my mind, fantasy is and will be one of the rare genres that allow me to be engrossed in this magical and gripping illusion of another world and take my mind off any problems I have.
Would you like to be in a movie?
Yes, I would. If I had a chance, it could be one of the most exciting things ever! Especially if it was a historical drama with another epoch being replicated so it could be possible to get away from mundane matters by playing someone else. However, as far as I know, filmmaking is a time-consuming process and this is the reason why I would not like to be in the main or even in the supporting cast. From where I stand, in this case, acting stops being a pleasant experience and turns into a routine job.
What was the best movie you watched?
Frankly speaking, there are so many brilliant movies I’ve seen that it is hard for me to make a choice. Still, I would say that ‘Inception’ is one of those movies that are perfect practically in every single detail. What makes it one of my favorite motion pictures is its outstanding acting, full of twists and turns plot as well as an incredible soundtrack. Needless to say, every time I watch it, it gives me food for thought so it’s definitely a must-see!