雅思写作答案-中国大学慕课
Week 1 A Brief Introduction to IELTS Writing and DIction (Lexial Resource)
Lesson 1 A Brief Introduction to IELTS Writing随堂测验
1、IELTS writing is assessed according to 4 criteria, three of which are the same. They are _________.
A、Coherence and Cohesion
B、Lexical Resource
C、Grammatical Range and Accuracy
D、Task Achievement/Task response
2、Task achievement is one marking criteria for IELTS writing task 1.
3、Task response is one marking criteria for IELTS writing task 1.
4、In marking or assessment, Task 2 carries more weight than Task 1.
5、In IELTS academic writing part, there are ____ tasks.
Lesson 2 Diction (Lexical Reource )随堂测验
1、We should avoid slangs, taboos, abbreviations and contractions in IELTS writing to achieve formality in style.
2、Comparatively speaking, single verbs are more formal than verb phrases.
3、From a stylistic point of view, English words may be divided into three types: _______, common, and informal or colloquial.
4、To show your wide range of vocabulary in writing, you should try to replace general and abstract words with more______and _____ ones.
Test 1
1、Choose the formal word to complete the following sentence from the four choices provided. The scientists are extremely ________ after their lengthy experiment.
A、exhausted
B、worn out
C、tired
D、dog-tired
2、Choose the formal word to complete the following sentence from the four choices provided. The book recommends more than 100 ways to ________ problems.
A、address
B、solve
C、deal with
D、cope with
3、Choose the formal word from the four choices provided to complete the following sentence. You cannot _______ all risk, but you can certainly put yourself into situations where the failures are not horrific.
A、eliminate
B、get rid of
C、do away with
D、dispose of
4、Choose the formal word from the four choices provided to complete the following sentence. This issue was________during the investigation.
A、raised
B、brought up
C、put forward
D、brought out
5、Choose the formal word from the four choices provided to complete the following sentence. If you undertake the project, you are bound to _______ difficulties.
A、encounter
B、go through
C、run through
D、meet with
6、Choose the formal word from the four choices provided to complete the following sentence. We intend to ______ this knowledge to focus future efforts on overcoming persistent challenges and obstacles.
A、utilize
B、use
C、make use of
D、take advantage of
7、Choose the formal word from the four choices provided to complete the following sentence. arthquakes are ________ difficult to predict.
A、extremely
B、mighty
C、very
D、too
8、Choose the formal word from the four choices provided to complete the following sentence. ______ attempts have been made to hide the truth.
A、Numerous
B、Many
C、Lots of
D、A lot of
9、Choose the formal word from the four choices provided to complete the following sentence. Additionally, the current studies were carried out _______ in males.
A、exclusively
B、only
C、just
D、simply
10、Which of the following words would be more appropriate for the following sentence. She understood the __________ of her action and was prepared to go to jail.
A、consequence
B、result
C、effect
D、outcome
11、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a. This program was set up to improve access to medical care. b. This program was established to develop medial care
12、In the following pair of sentences, sentence b is more formal. a. There was an apparent difference between the two sets of results. b. There was an apparent discrepancy between the two sets of results
13、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a. The investigation didn’t yield any new results. b. The investigation yielded no new results.
14、In the following pair of sentences, sentence b is more formal. a. There are various different opinions on the question of whether men and women are equally good at all jobs or not. b. There are a variety of different perspectives on the question of whether or not men and women are equally good at all jobs.
15、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a. There is a growing awareness that women should enjoy full equality with men. b. A growing number of people are aware that women should enjoy full equality with men.
16、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a. The supermarket can provide a lot of things for people to choose from. b. There is a wide variety of options/ alternatives for customer in the supermarket.
17、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a) The problem becomes worse by the poor effects we made. b) The problem was compounded due to the ineffective measures we had taken.
18、In the following pair of sentences, sentence b is more formal. a) The claim that sports lead to competition rather than cooperation is only an incorrect argument. b) The claim that sports lead to competition rather than cooperation is only a lame argument.
19、In the following pair of sentences, sentence b is more formal. a) Before it actually processes the phones, the recycler first has to collect them from consumers. b)Prior to the actual processing of phones, it is first necessary for the recycler to collect them from consumers.
20、In the following pair of sentences, a is more formal. a) However, there is still some disagreement about whether the overall effect of the internet has been good or bad. b) Yet, there remains some disagreement as to whether the overall effect of this technology has been positive or negative.
21、In the following pair of sentences, a is more formal. a) Firstly, few people would disagree that the internet has greatly improved the way we communicate. b) First of all, it is an indisputable fact that the internet has revolutionized the way we communicate.
22、In the following pair of sentences, b is more formal. a) However, I would argue that this free movement of information has generally been a very positive trend. b) Nonetheless, I would contend that this free flow of information has generally been a very positive development.
23、In the following pair of sentences, b is more formal. a)Some people feel that this kind of food plays a positive role in the world because it is convenient and cheap. b) Some people believe that this kind of food has a positive role to play in the world because of its convenience and low cost.
24、In the following pair of sentences, b is more formal. a)It is a well-known fact that eating too much fast food causes serious health problems. b) It is an undeniable fact that eating fast food to excess results in serious health problems.
25、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a) Divorce and family breakdown were virtually unheard of 100 years ago. b) Divorce and family breakdown were almost unheard of in the past.
26、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a) Because of overcrowding, cities around the world today are suffering from more and more environmental problems like air, water and noise pollution. b) As a result of overcrowding, cities throughout the world today are increasingly prone to such environmental problems as air, water and noise pollution.
27、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a) One thing I believe to be vitally important is that fact that tobacco is a drug. b) One thing I believe to be absolutely pivotal is the fact that tobacco is a drug.
28、In the following pair of sentences, a is more formal. a) They are certainly not insurmountable; however, it is very unlikely that they will be solved in the near future. b) They are by no means insurmountable; however, it is highly unlikely that they will be resolved in the foreseeable future.
29、Complete the sentence with a formal word which has the same meaning as the phrasal verb in the bracket. The new technique could ______(help out) with automated translation, as well as unpicking a language's evolutionary progress.
30、Complete the sentence with a formal word which has the same meaning as the phrasal verb in the brackets. Over the course of the next twelve months this trend is likely to ________(speed up).
Week10 IELTS Writing Task 1
Lesson 1 A Brief Introduction to IELTS Writing Task 1随堂测验
1、To get a higher score for Task achievement, you need to _______.
A、cover the requirements of the task
B、list every detail
C、present a clear overview of main trends, differences or stages
D、highlight and illustrate key features/bullet point
Lesson 2 IELTS Writing Task 1-Introduction随堂测验
1、The writing of the introduction for diagrams with time period and without a time period is different.
2、You should not list the _______ names if there are more than four of them.
Lesson 3 IELTS Writiing Task 1- General Statement随堂测验
1、The writing of the overview for diagrams with time period and without a time period is different.
2、The general statement must not contain information that is too specific or too long in length.
Week 2 Sentence Writing Skills (Grammatical Range and Accuracy)
Lesson 1 Four Types of Sentences随堂测验
1、Choose a sentence connector with the same meaning as the word in parentheses. I dislike television commercials; ______, I do not like direct mail advertising. (addition)
A、and
B、furthermore
C、moreover
D、in addition
2、“The job suits neither his skills nor his personality ” is a compound sentence.
Lesson 2 Sentence Complexity随堂测验
1、Participles can be used as __________.
A、attribute
B、predicative
C、object complement
D、adverbial
2、Choose a correct relative for the following sentence. December is the month ____ many people feel sorry for not having carried out their new-year plans.
A、when
B、that
C、in which
D、which
3、Which of the following sentences contain a relative clause?
A、I can’t just live like this; in my life there ought to be some other things I should ask for.
B、Do you really believe that failure is the mother of success?
C、We should keep our living surroundings clean and healthy just as we do with our own homes.
D、This is the reason why our parents always encourage us to read more books.
4、Both coordination and subordination can achieve emphasis within a sentence.
Week3 Sentence Writing Skills (Grammatical Range and Accuracy)
Lesson 1 Sentence Variety随堂测验
1、In terms of ________, we can classify English sentences into simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences and compound-complex sentences.
A、sentence function
B、sentence length
C、rhetorical device
D、grammatical structure
2、In the sentence “He reluctantly yielded to their demands”, the underlined word is not emphasized.
Lesson 2 Sentence Accuracy随堂测验
1、Having almost no money on me, my life totally depends on my parents.
2、To be frank, I do not have any affection for this metropolis I am living in.
3、Both “but” and “however” can be used to connect two independent clauses.
Test 3
1、Identify the error in the following problematic sentence: Our phone almost rang fifteen times last night.
A、Comma-split sentence
B、Fused sentence
C、Misplaced modifier
D、Dangling modifier
2、Identify the error in the following problematic sentence: After reading the original study, the article remains unconvincing.
A、Incomplete sentence
B、Comma-split sentence
C、Misplaced modifier
D、Dangling modifier
3、Identify the error in the following problematic sentence: Nowadays many people sell products over the Internet, they are making impressive profits.
A、Incomplete sentence
B、Comma-split sentence
C、Fused sentence
D、Misplaced modifier
4、Identify the error in the following problematic sentence: He talked for forty minutes without taking his eyes off his notes. Apparently not noticing that half the class was asleep.
A、Incomplete sentence
B、Misplaced modifier
C、Dangling modifier
D、Comma-split sentence
5、Match the following sentence with a proper adverbial beginner: __________, fellow students exert a subtle but significant influence over each other.
A、Through daily interaction
B、Surfing the Internet
C、To find a "win-win" solution
D、Tired of studying
6、Match the following sentence with a proper adverbial beginner: __________, the whole nation benefits in numerous ways.
A、Rich or poor
B、With more people receiving higher education
C、To read extensively
D、Without constant learning
7、In the following group of sentences, decide whether the underlined part in the first sentence is emphasized in the second sentence. 1) He came to see us two years later. 2) It was two years later that he came to see us.
8、In the following group of sentences, decide whether the underlined part in the first sentence is emphasized in the second sentence. 1) People grow rice in the south. 2) Rice is grown in the south.
9、Decide whether the following statement is true or false. Infinitives (to do) can be used as both subjects and adverbials.
10、Decide whether the following statement is true or false. The adverb "anxiously" is emphasized in the sentence: Anxiously, the contestants looked at the clock.
Week 5 IELTS Writing Task2
Lesson 1 How to write the introduction for IELTS Writing Task 2 essays随堂测验
1、An introduction paragraph has two purposes: One is to introduce the topic of essay. The other is to tell the reader how you will organize your ideas.
2、The background statement consists of background information related to the topic and the topic under debate. The background information is optional, but the introduction to the topic under debate is indispensable.
3、The introduction for thesis-led essays consists of __________ statement, _______ statement, and ___________statement.
Lesson 2 Thesis-led approach (Sample Analysis)随堂测验
1、The “thesis-led” approach is appropriate to respond to IELTS writing task2 questions that directly ask for your opinion. For example, “To what extent do you agree or disagree” , “Do you agree or disagree”, “What’s your opinion?”, “Do you think it is positive or negative?” .
2、It’s recommended that you give your opinion in the introduction as well as in the conclusion of the essay written in response to IELTS task 2 questions that directly ask for your opinion.
3、The topic sentences in the body paragraphs link body paragraphs with the thesis statement in the introduction.
4、To respond to tasks like “To what extent do you agree or disagree”, you must have a clear position. You can choose to strongly agree or strongly disagree, and for some topics, you can also choose to have a balanced view.
Week 4 IELTS Writing Task 2
Lesson 1 A Brief Introduction to IELTS Writing Task2随堂测验
1、Basically, the thesis-led approach requires you to make a claim (also known as a thesis) in your ________ paragraph and prove it throughout the rest part of your essay
2、In argument-led essays, the writer’s point of view is presented in the _____________.
Lesson 1 A Brief Introduction to IELTS Writing Task2随堂测验
1、The following IELTS writing task 2 question is asking for your opinion, so you can use the “thesis-led” approach to respond to it. Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake. In your opinion what should be the main function of a university?
2、In the following IELTS writing task 2 question, “To what extent do you agree or disagree” is the _________ which can also be called ______________ words which tell us how to respond. Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Lesson 1 A Brief Introduction to IELTS Writing Task2随堂测验
1、If you do not fully address all parts of the question, you will get a band 5 or below.
2、If you present irrelevant supporting details in your essay, you will get a band 5 or below.
Lesson 1 A Brief Introduction to IELTS Writing Task2随堂测验
1、Linking ideas together has two parts: first, linking the whole essay and each paragraph to the thesis statement; second, linking ideas together inside each paragraph.
2、_______ judges whether the candidates can organize information and ideas logically so that they can be understood easily.
3、________ assesses your ability to link ideas, sentences and paragraphs together.
Week 9 IELTS Writing Task2
Lesson 1 Report随堂测验
1、To objectively justify the proposed solution, both positive and negative aspects should be mentioned, but the negative sides must not outweigh the positive ones.
2、There is usually no __________ statement in the introduction of an IELTS task 2 report.
Lesson 2 How to Respond to "Two-Part” Questions随堂测验
1、Which of the following questions are two-part questions?
A、Today many young people change their jobs or careers every few years. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
B、Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
C、Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. Why do think this is? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
D、In ancient Rome, aesthetical beauty was considered one of the main points with which humans judged each other as people. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? What traits do you feel best judge a person’s quality?
2、For the following IELTS writing task 2 question, you need to respond to two questions. The first question asks you to analyze the reasons why developing countries are expanding their tourist industries. The second question requires you to express a clear position: whether developing tourist industries is positive or negative. Many developing countries are currently expanding their tourist industries. Why is this the case? Is it a positive development?
Week 8 IELTS Writing Task2
Lesson 1 How to Structure a Refutation Essay随堂测验
1、In IELTS writing task 2, a refutation paragraph could be body paragraph 1 or body paragraph2.
2、For a refutation essay, you don't have to put forward your standpoint because your major task is refute, that is, to point out the defects of the opposing argument.
Lesson 2 How to Refute随堂测验
1、Of the following two Paragraphs, Paragraph A is more logical and convincing. Paragraph A Some people may say that restricting air travel would be a heavy blow to global economy. They may argue that it would be a serious setback to the civil aviation industry and global trade. However, this is a reasonable price to pay for the improvement in environment. This sacrifice can reduce the carbon emission and slow down the exhaustion of energy. Paragraph B. Some people may say that restricting air travel would be a heavy blow to global economy. They may argue that it would be a serious setback to the civil aviation industry and global trade. However, this is a reasonable price to pay for the improvement in environment. Besides, the process of globalization will be severely hindered and people will pay a high price for environmental improvement.
2、Of the following two Paragraphs, Paragraph A is more logical and convincing. Paragraph A It’s true that tests exert heavy mental pressure on students, and even cause them to suffer from mental illnesses. Nevertheless, the downside of tests is exaggerated and misleading. There are quite a few negative effects of tests on current students. They don't need so many tests which are doing harm to their quality school life. Paragraph B It’s true that tests exert heavy mental pressure on students, and even cause them to suffer from mental illnesses. Nevertheless, the downside of tests is exaggerated and misleading. According to statistics, only one out of several million students are faced with this problem, which can be easily solved by proper guidance from parents and teachers and some psychological aid.
Week 11 IELTS Writing Task 1
Lesson 1 Body Paragraph Writing for Diagrams with Data随堂测验
1、When expressing rate, you can use both percentages and fractions to show your flexibility in describing figures.
2、The continued rise/fall can be a very important feature of a diagram without a time period.
Lesson 2 Model Response Analysis随堂测验
1、Paraphrasing the category name can help increase your band score.
2、Remember not to include any statistics or go into too much detail when you write the overview/general statement.
3、The general statement just provides an _________ to summarise the main features or trends of the graph.
4、You need to _____________ figures when describing line graphs as line graphs do not show exact numbers.
5、You can compare parts of whole in the main body only when the sum of all of the percentages adds up to _______.
Lesson 1 A Brief Introduction to IELTS Writing随堂测验
1、IELTS writing is assessed according to 4 criteria, three of which are the same. They are _________.
A、Coherence and Cohesion
B、Lexical Resource
C、Grammatical Range and Accuracy
D、Task Achievement/Task response
2、Task achievement is one marking criteria for IELTS writing task 1.
3、Task response is one marking criteria for IELTS writing task 1.
4、In marking or assessment, Task 2 carries more weight than Task 1.
5、In IELTS academic writing part, there are ____ tasks.
Lesson 2 Diction (Lexical Reource )随堂测验
1、We should avoid slangs, taboos, abbreviations and contractions in IELTS writing to achieve formality in style.
2、Comparatively speaking, single verbs are more formal than verb phrases.
3、From a stylistic point of view, English words may be divided into three types: _______, common, and informal or colloquial.
4、To show your wide range of vocabulary in writing, you should try to replace general and abstract words with more______and _____ ones.
Test 1
1、Choose the formal word to complete the following sentence from the four choices provided. The scientists are extremely ________ after their lengthy experiment.
A、exhausted
B、worn out
C、tired
D、dog-tired
2、Choose the formal word to complete the following sentence from the four choices provided. The book recommends more than 100 ways to ________ problems.
A、address
B、solve
C、deal with
D、cope with
3、Choose the formal word from the four choices provided to complete the following sentence. You cannot _______ all risk, but you can certainly put yourself into situations where the failures are not horrific.
A、eliminate
B、get rid of
C、do away with
D、dispose of
4、Choose the formal word from the four choices provided to complete the following sentence. This issue was________during the investigation.
A、raised
B、brought up
C、put forward
D、brought out
5、Choose the formal word from the four choices provided to complete the following sentence. If you undertake the project, you are bound to _______ difficulties.
A、encounter
B、go through
C、run through
D、meet with
6、Choose the formal word from the four choices provided to complete the following sentence. We intend to ______ this knowledge to focus future efforts on overcoming persistent challenges and obstacles.
A、utilize
B、use
C、make use of
D、take advantage of
7、Choose the formal word from the four choices provided to complete the following sentence. arthquakes are ________ difficult to predict.
A、extremely
B、mighty
C、very
D、too
8、Choose the formal word from the four choices provided to complete the following sentence. ______ attempts have been made to hide the truth.
A、Numerous
B、Many
C、Lots of
D、A lot of
9、Choose the formal word from the four choices provided to complete the following sentence. Additionally, the current studies were carried out _______ in males.
A、exclusively
B、only
C、just
D、simply
10、Which of the following words would be more appropriate for the following sentence. She understood the __________ of her action and was prepared to go to jail.
A、consequence
B、result
C、effect
D、outcome
11、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a. This program was set up to improve access to medical care. b. This program was established to develop medial care
12、In the following pair of sentences, sentence b is more formal. a. There was an apparent difference between the two sets of results. b. There was an apparent discrepancy between the two sets of results
13、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a. The investigation didn’t yield any new results. b. The investigation yielded no new results.
14、In the following pair of sentences, sentence b is more formal. a. There are various different opinions on the question of whether men and women are equally good at all jobs or not. b. There are a variety of different perspectives on the question of whether or not men and women are equally good at all jobs.
15、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a. There is a growing awareness that women should enjoy full equality with men. b. A growing number of people are aware that women should enjoy full equality with men.
16、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a. The supermarket can provide a lot of things for people to choose from. b. There is a wide variety of options/ alternatives for customer in the supermarket.
17、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a) The problem becomes worse by the poor effects we made. b) The problem was compounded due to the ineffective measures we had taken.
18、In the following pair of sentences, sentence b is more formal. a) The claim that sports lead to competition rather than cooperation is only an incorrect argument. b) The claim that sports lead to competition rather than cooperation is only a lame argument.
19、In the following pair of sentences, sentence b is more formal. a) Before it actually processes the phones, the recycler first has to collect them from consumers. b)Prior to the actual processing of phones, it is first necessary for the recycler to collect them from consumers.
20、In the following pair of sentences, a is more formal. a) However, there is still some disagreement about whether the overall effect of the internet has been good or bad. b) Yet, there remains some disagreement as to whether the overall effect of this technology has been positive or negative.
21、In the following pair of sentences, a is more formal. a) Firstly, few people would disagree that the internet has greatly improved the way we communicate. b) First of all, it is an indisputable fact that the internet has revolutionized the way we communicate.
22、In the following pair of sentences, b is more formal. a) However, I would argue that this free movement of information has generally been a very positive trend. b) Nonetheless, I would contend that this free flow of information has generally been a very positive development.
23、In the following pair of sentences, b is more formal. a)Some people feel that this kind of food plays a positive role in the world because it is convenient and cheap. b) Some people believe that this kind of food has a positive role to play in the world because of its convenience and low cost.
24、In the following pair of sentences, b is more formal. a)It is a well-known fact that eating too much fast food causes serious health problems. b) It is an undeniable fact that eating fast food to excess results in serious health problems.
25、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a) Divorce and family breakdown were virtually unheard of 100 years ago. b) Divorce and family breakdown were almost unheard of in the past.
26、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a) Because of overcrowding, cities around the world today are suffering from more and more environmental problems like air, water and noise pollution. b) As a result of overcrowding, cities throughout the world today are increasingly prone to such environmental problems as air, water and noise pollution.
27、In the following pair of sentences, sentence a is more formal. a) One thing I believe to be vitally important is that fact that tobacco is a drug. b) One thing I believe to be absolutely pivotal is the fact that tobacco is a drug.
28、In the following pair of sentences, a is more formal. a) They are certainly not insurmountable; however, it is very unlikely that they will be solved in the near future. b) They are by no means insurmountable; however, it is highly unlikely that they will be resolved in the foreseeable future.
29、Complete the sentence with a formal word which has the same meaning as the phrasal verb in the bracket. The new technique could ______(help out) with automated translation, as well as unpicking a language's evolutionary progress.
30、Complete the sentence with a formal word which has the same meaning as the phrasal verb in the brackets. Over the course of the next twelve months this trend is likely to ________(speed up).
Week10 IELTS Writing Task 1
Lesson 1 A Brief Introduction to IELTS Writing Task 1随堂测验
1、To get a higher score for Task achievement, you need to _______.
A、cover the requirements of the task
B、list every detail
C、present a clear overview of main trends, differences or stages
D、highlight and illustrate key features/bullet point
Lesson 2 IELTS Writing Task 1-Introduction随堂测验
1、The writing of the introduction for diagrams with time period and without a time period is different.
2、You should not list the _______ names if there are more than four of them.
Lesson 3 IELTS Writiing Task 1- General Statement随堂测验
1、The writing of the overview for diagrams with time period and without a time period is different.
2、The general statement must not contain information that is too specific or too long in length.
Week 2 Sentence Writing Skills (Grammatical Range and Accuracy)
Lesson 1 Four Types of Sentences随堂测验
1、Choose a sentence connector with the same meaning as the word in parentheses. I dislike television commercials; ______, I do not like direct mail advertising. (addition)
A、and
B、furthermore
C、moreover
D、in addition
2、“The job suits neither his skills nor his personality ” is a compound sentence.
Lesson 2 Sentence Complexity随堂测验
1、Participles can be used as __________.
A、attribute
B、predicative
C、object complement
D、adverbial
2、Choose a correct relative for the following sentence. December is the month ____ many people feel sorry for not having carried out their new-year plans.
A、when
B、that
C、in which
D、which
3、Which of the following sentences contain a relative clause?
A、I can’t just live like this; in my life there ought to be some other things I should ask for.
B、Do you really believe that failure is the mother of success?
C、We should keep our living surroundings clean and healthy just as we do with our own homes.
D、This is the reason why our parents always encourage us to read more books.
4、Both coordination and subordination can achieve emphasis within a sentence.
Week3 Sentence Writing Skills (Grammatical Range and Accuracy)
Lesson 1 Sentence Variety随堂测验
1、In terms of ________, we can classify English sentences into simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences and compound-complex sentences.
A、sentence function
B、sentence length
C、rhetorical device
D、grammatical structure
2、In the sentence “He reluctantly yielded to their demands”, the underlined word is not emphasized.
Lesson 2 Sentence Accuracy随堂测验
1、Having almost no money on me, my life totally depends on my parents.
2、To be frank, I do not have any affection for this metropolis I am living in.
3、Both “but” and “however” can be used to connect two independent clauses.
Test 3
1、Identify the error in the following problematic sentence: Our phone almost rang fifteen times last night.
A、Comma-split sentence
B、Fused sentence
C、Misplaced modifier
D、Dangling modifier
2、Identify the error in the following problematic sentence: After reading the original study, the article remains unconvincing.
A、Incomplete sentence
B、Comma-split sentence
C、Misplaced modifier
D、Dangling modifier
3、Identify the error in the following problematic sentence: Nowadays many people sell products over the Internet, they are making impressive profits.
A、Incomplete sentence
B、Comma-split sentence
C、Fused sentence
D、Misplaced modifier
4、Identify the error in the following problematic sentence: He talked for forty minutes without taking his eyes off his notes. Apparently not noticing that half the class was asleep.
A、Incomplete sentence
B、Misplaced modifier
C、Dangling modifier
D、Comma-split sentence
5、Match the following sentence with a proper adverbial beginner: __________, fellow students exert a subtle but significant influence over each other.
A、Through daily interaction
B、Surfing the Internet
C、To find a "win-win" solution
D、Tired of studying
6、Match the following sentence with a proper adverbial beginner: __________, the whole nation benefits in numerous ways.
A、Rich or poor
B、With more people receiving higher education
C、To read extensively
D、Without constant learning
7、In the following group of sentences, decide whether the underlined part in the first sentence is emphasized in the second sentence. 1) He came to see us two years later. 2) It was two years later that he came to see us.
8、In the following group of sentences, decide whether the underlined part in the first sentence is emphasized in the second sentence. 1) People grow rice in the south. 2) Rice is grown in the south.
9、Decide whether the following statement is true or false. Infinitives (to do) can be used as both subjects and adverbials.
10、Decide whether the following statement is true or false. The adverb "anxiously" is emphasized in the sentence: Anxiously, the contestants looked at the clock.
Week 5 IELTS Writing Task2
Lesson 1 How to write the introduction for IELTS Writing Task 2 essays随堂测验
1、An introduction paragraph has two purposes: One is to introduce the topic of essay. The other is to tell the reader how you will organize your ideas.
2、The background statement consists of background information related to the topic and the topic under debate. The background information is optional, but the introduction to the topic under debate is indispensable.
3、The introduction for thesis-led essays consists of __________ statement, _______ statement, and ___________statement.
Lesson 2 Thesis-led approach (Sample Analysis)随堂测验
1、The “thesis-led” approach is appropriate to respond to IELTS writing task2 questions that directly ask for your opinion. For example, “To what extent do you agree or disagree” , “Do you agree or disagree”, “What’s your opinion?”, “Do you think it is positive or negative?” .
2、It’s recommended that you give your opinion in the introduction as well as in the conclusion of the essay written in response to IELTS task 2 questions that directly ask for your opinion.
3、The topic sentences in the body paragraphs link body paragraphs with the thesis statement in the introduction.
4、To respond to tasks like “To what extent do you agree or disagree”, you must have a clear position. You can choose to strongly agree or strongly disagree, and for some topics, you can also choose to have a balanced view.
Week 4 IELTS Writing Task 2
Lesson 1 A Brief Introduction to IELTS Writing Task2随堂测验
1、Basically, the thesis-led approach requires you to make a claim (also known as a thesis) in your ________ paragraph and prove it throughout the rest part of your essay
2、In argument-led essays, the writer’s point of view is presented in the _____________.
Lesson 1 A Brief Introduction to IELTS Writing Task2随堂测验
1、The following IELTS writing task 2 question is asking for your opinion, so you can use the “thesis-led” approach to respond to it. Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake. In your opinion what should be the main function of a university?
2、In the following IELTS writing task 2 question, “To what extent do you agree or disagree” is the _________ which can also be called ______________ words which tell us how to respond. Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Lesson 1 A Brief Introduction to IELTS Writing Task2随堂测验
1、If you do not fully address all parts of the question, you will get a band 5 or below.
2、If you present irrelevant supporting details in your essay, you will get a band 5 or below.
Lesson 1 A Brief Introduction to IELTS Writing Task2随堂测验
1、Linking ideas together has two parts: first, linking the whole essay and each paragraph to the thesis statement; second, linking ideas together inside each paragraph.
2、_______ judges whether the candidates can organize information and ideas logically so that they can be understood easily.
3、________ assesses your ability to link ideas, sentences and paragraphs together.
Week 9 IELTS Writing Task2
Lesson 1 Report随堂测验
1、To objectively justify the proposed solution, both positive and negative aspects should be mentioned, but the negative sides must not outweigh the positive ones.
2、There is usually no __________ statement in the introduction of an IELTS task 2 report.
Lesson 2 How to Respond to "Two-Part” Questions随堂测验
1、Which of the following questions are two-part questions?
A、Today many young people change their jobs or careers every few years. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
B、Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
C、Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. Why do think this is? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
D、In ancient Rome, aesthetical beauty was considered one of the main points with which humans judged each other as people. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? What traits do you feel best judge a person’s quality?
2、For the following IELTS writing task 2 question, you need to respond to two questions. The first question asks you to analyze the reasons why developing countries are expanding their tourist industries. The second question requires you to express a clear position: whether developing tourist industries is positive or negative. Many developing countries are currently expanding their tourist industries. Why is this the case? Is it a positive development?
Week 8 IELTS Writing Task2
Lesson 1 How to Structure a Refutation Essay随堂测验
1、In IELTS writing task 2, a refutation paragraph could be body paragraph 1 or body paragraph2.
2、For a refutation essay, you don't have to put forward your standpoint because your major task is refute, that is, to point out the defects of the opposing argument.
Lesson 2 How to Refute随堂测验
1、Of the following two Paragraphs, Paragraph A is more logical and convincing. Paragraph A Some people may say that restricting air travel would be a heavy blow to global economy. They may argue that it would be a serious setback to the civil aviation industry and global trade. However, this is a reasonable price to pay for the improvement in environment. This sacrifice can reduce the carbon emission and slow down the exhaustion of energy. Paragraph B. Some people may say that restricting air travel would be a heavy blow to global economy. They may argue that it would be a serious setback to the civil aviation industry and global trade. However, this is a reasonable price to pay for the improvement in environment. Besides, the process of globalization will be severely hindered and people will pay a high price for environmental improvement.
2、Of the following two Paragraphs, Paragraph A is more logical and convincing. Paragraph A It’s true that tests exert heavy mental pressure on students, and even cause them to suffer from mental illnesses. Nevertheless, the downside of tests is exaggerated and misleading. There are quite a few negative effects of tests on current students. They don't need so many tests which are doing harm to their quality school life. Paragraph B It’s true that tests exert heavy mental pressure on students, and even cause them to suffer from mental illnesses. Nevertheless, the downside of tests is exaggerated and misleading. According to statistics, only one out of several million students are faced with this problem, which can be easily solved by proper guidance from parents and teachers and some psychological aid.
Week 11 IELTS Writing Task 1
Lesson 1 Body Paragraph Writing for Diagrams with Data随堂测验
1、When expressing rate, you can use both percentages and fractions to show your flexibility in describing figures.
2、The continued rise/fall can be a very important feature of a diagram without a time period.
Lesson 2 Model Response Analysis随堂测验
1、Paraphrasing the category name can help increase your band score.
2、Remember not to include any statistics or go into too much detail when you write the overview/general statement.
3、The general statement just provides an _________ to summarise the main features or trends of the graph.
4、You need to _____________ figures when describing line graphs as line graphs do not show exact numbers.
5、You can compare parts of whole in the main body only when the sum of all of the percentages adds up to _______.