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IELTS/Unit 7: Brainstorming & Planning

Vocabulary

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Brainstorm

/brayn-storm/

"Think ideas."

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Perspective

/per-spek-tiv/

"Angle."

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Economic

/ek-uh-nom-ik/

"Money."

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Social

/soh-shal/

"People."

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Environmental

/en-vy-ron-men-tal/

"Nature."

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Political

/puh-lit-i-kal/

"Govt."

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Mind map

/mynd map/

"Diagram."

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Outline

/owt-lyn/

"Plan."

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Relevant

/rel-uh-vant/

"On topic."

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Coherent

/koh-heer-ent/

"Logical."

Article

Ideas Fast! 💡

Stuck? Use these methods.

Method 1: Perspectives (SHEEP)

Think about the topic from these angles:

  • Social
  • Health / History
  • Economic
  • Environmental
  • Political / Personal

Method 2: Explode the Question

Ask: Who? What? Where? Why? How?

Practice

Topic: "Universities should be free."

  • Economic: Cost to govt? (Bad). Opportunity for poor? (Good).
  • Social: Educated society. Less crime.
  • Personal: Less debt.

Practice

Progress: 0/10
Score: 0
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SHEEP stands for...

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How long to plan?

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Why plan?

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If looking for money ideas, check...

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If looking for govt ideas, check...

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Should you use ALL ideas?

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Can 'Personal' experience be an idea?

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Is a mind map useful?

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Key to good ideas?

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What if you have NO ideas?

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