Vocabulary

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Abstract

/ab-strakt/

"Not specific/Ideas."

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Generalize

/jen-er-uh-lyz/

"Speak generally."

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Typically

/tip-i-klee/

"Usually."

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Depends

/di-pends/

"Varies."

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Variety

/vuh-ry-i-tee/

"Mix."

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Perspective

/per-spek-tiv/

"View."

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Issue

/ish-oo/

"Problem."

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Argue

/ar-gyoo/

"Claim."

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Factor

/fak-tor/

"Part."

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Conclusion

/kon-kloo-zhun/

"End belief."

Article

Part 3: Deep Dive 🌊

Part 3 questions are abstract. You need to sound academic.

Buying Time

"That's an interesting question..."
"I've never really thought about that, but..."
"It depends on the situation..."

Structure: AREA

A - Answer: Direct answer.
R - Reason: Why?
E - Example: General example.
A - Alternative: What happens if not?

Sample

Q: Does money make people happy? A: It depends. While money provides security, I don't think it buys happiness. For instance, many rich people are lonely. However, poverty definitely causes unhappiness.

Practice

Progress: 0/10

Score: 0

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Part 3 answers should be...

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AREA stands for...

3.

Can you ask meaningful questions back?

4.

Phrase to buy time?

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'It depends' is good because...

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Should you talk about yourself in Part 3?

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How long per answer?

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Can you disagree with the Examiner?

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If you don't know the answer...

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