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IELTS/Unit 8: Intro & Conclusion Writing

Vocabulary

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Hook

/hook/

"Grab attention."

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Paraphrase

/par-uh-frays/

"Rewrite."

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Thesis

/thee-sis/

"Main point."

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Background

/bak-grownd/

"Context."

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Summarize

/sum-uh-ryz/

"Recap."

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Reiterate

/ree-it-uh-rayt/

"Say again."

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Propose

/pro-pohz/

"Suggest."

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Controversial

/kon-truh-ver-shal/

"Argued."

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Debate

/di-bayt/

"Argument."

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Signpost

/syn-pohst/

"Marker."

Article

Starts & Ends 🏁

Introduction Formula (2-3 Sentences)

  1. Hook/Paraphrase: Rewrite the prompt. "It is often argued that..."
  2. Opinion/Plan: "I completely agree..." or "This essay will discuss..."

Conclusion Formula (2-3 Sentences)

  1. Signpost: "In conclusion,..."
  2. Summary: "...it is clear that causes are X and Y."
  3. Final Thought: "Therefore, governments must act."

Don't

  • Don't introduce new ideas in Conclusion.
  • Don't copy the prompt word-for-word in Intro.

Practice

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Can a Conclusion have new ideas?

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Intro must always...

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Common conclusion starter?

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How long is an intro?

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Should you copy the question?

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What acts as a map for the reader?

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To 'Reiterate' is to...

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Is a 'Hook' required?

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What is a 'General Statement'?

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If you run out of time for Conclusion...

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