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UNIT 6
WRITING
Exercise 1. Match the university subjects in the box with the people who studied each subject.
education engineering law medicine nursing politics
psychology veterinary medicine
1 Medicine 2 Education 3 Politics
4 Nursing 5 Psychology 6 Law
7 Engineering 8 Veterinary medicine
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Exercise 2. Read the IELTS Writing Task 2 question.
Many people think it is important to go to university while others prefer to start work without
getting a university education. Discuss both choices and give your opinion.
Put the parts of the essay plan in the correct order.
Essay Plan Essay Plan
Main Paragraph 2: Fact Introduction
Main Paragraph 1: Fact Main Paragraph 1: Fact
Main Paragraph 1: Reasons or Main Paragraph 1: Reasons or examples
examples
Introduction
Main Paragraph 2: Fact
Main Paragraph 2: Reasons or
Main Paragraph 2: Reasons or examples
examples
Exercise 3. Read the IELTS Writing Task 2 question again. Then complete the student’s essay
plan. Use the words and phrases in the box.
get a degree in Law get a degree in Medicine go going
have a university education improve your knowledge manage a business
require a degree run studying
Essay Plan
Introduction: a lot of people want to have a university education
Main Paragraph 1
Fact: true = there are advantages to studying at university
Reasons or examples: if you get a degree in Medicine, you can be a doctor
If you get a degree in Law, you can be a lawyer
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Also, a degree can improve your knowledge and ability
Main paragraph 2
Fact: however, some jobs do not require a degree
Reasons or examples: a degree is not necessary if you want to run a shop or
manage a business
Also, going to university can be very expensive
Conclusion (with my opinion): a degree is necessary for some jobs but not others
I think you should go to university if you can
Exercise 4. Complete the essay. Use the words and phrases in the box.
addition conclusion firstly for example in this essay likewise
nevertheless on the other hand on the other hand secondly
At the present time, a lot of people want to have a university education while others choose not go to
university, and get a job instead. In this essay, I’m going to compare both of these options and then
offer my own view.
On the one hand, it is certainly that there are advantages to studying at university.
Firstly, certain jobs require certain degrees. If you want to a lawyer or a doctor, you will need to get
a degree in Law or Medicine. Secondly, learning about something that interests you can improve
your knowledge. More, there are studies that show that getting a degree can help you learn how to
ask questions and solve problems.
However, on the other hand, there are a lot of jobs that do not require a degree. As a result, some
people prefer to start work as soon as they leave school without going to university.
For example, if you want to run a shop, it not necessary to get a degree in Psychology first.
Likewise, you do not have to study Engineering or Education in order to manage a business. In
addition, university can be very expensive, so some people prefer to get a job instead of paying a lot
of money.
In conclusion, there are definitely advantages to receiving a university education. A degree is
necessary for certain jobs but not essential for others. Nevertheless, in my opinion, everyone who has
the opportunity to go to university, should go.
Exercise 5. It is important not to repeat the same words or phrases too often in IELTS Writing
Task 2. Using synonyms can help. Remember: synonyms are different words or phrases that
mean the same thing as each other. Read the student’s essay again. Match the words or
phrases in bold from the essay with the synonyms in the box.
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At the moment At the present time At the moment
From another point of view On the one hand From one point of view
From one point of view On the other hand From another point of view
In my view In conclusion To conclude
To conclude In my opinion In my view
Exercise 6. Look at the words and phrases in bold in the student’s essay. Complete the table
with the correct words in the box.
From one point of view, it is certainly true that there are advantages to studying at university. Firstly,
certain jobs require certain degrees. If it is certainly that there are advantages to studying at
university, Firstly, certain jobs require certain degrees. If you want to a lawyer or a doctor, you will
need to get a degree in Law or Medicine. secondly, learning about something that interests you can
improve your knowledge. Moreover , there are studies that show that getting a degree can help you
learn how to ask questions and solve problems.
However, from another point of view, there are a lot of jobs that do not require a degree. As a result,
some people prefer to start work as soon as they leave school without going to university.
For instance, if you want to run a shop, it not necessary to get a degree in Psychology first.
Likewise, you do not have to study Engineering or Education in order to manage a business. In
addition, university can be very expensive, so some people prefer to get a job instead of paying a lot
of money.
To conclude, there are definitely advantages to receiving a university education. A degree is
necessary for certain jobs but not essential for others. Nevertheless, in my opinion, everyone who
has the opportunity to go to university, should go.
likewise however moreover nevertheless in addition as a result
also but because of this
moreover however as a result
likewise nevertheless
in addition
Exercise 7. Choose the correct words or phrases to complete the sentences.
1. I like Maths but I also/ as a result/ however like Literature.
2. He was excellent in his interview. But/ However/ Moreover, he is the most qualified for the job.
3. I had a headache during the exam. Also/ Because of this/ Nevertheless, I answered all the
questions.
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4. My grandfather runs a business. Also/ Because of this/ However, I could easily go to work for
him.
5. My sister always does her homework. But/ However/ Likewise, my brother always does his, too.
6. If you want to be a dentist, you need good grades. Because of this/ In addition/ Nevertheless, you
must like working hard.
7. My father wants me to be an accountant also/ because of this/ but my mother wants me to be a
musician.
8. I didn’t think I would get the job. Also/ Because of this/ However, they offered it to me the day
after the interview.
9. My cousin failed his exams. Also/ As a result/ However, he has to repeat a year of university.
10. There are two advantages to my job: it’s different every day and also/ but/ however I’m my own
boss.
Exercise 8. Read the IELTS Writing Task 2 question.
Some people think that liking your job is more important than how much money you earn while
others think that your salary is more important than how much you like your job. Compare the
two views and give your opinion.
Decide whether the ideas below are advantages of earning a lot of money or liking your job.
Choose the correct answers.
An advantage of liking your job An advantage of earning a lot
1.You can buy special
gifts for your friends ○ ●
and family.
2.You might work
harder and be more ● ○
friendly.
3.You might stay in
your job longer. ● ○
4.You can spend more
money on your ○ ●
hobbies.
5.You might be less
stressed at work. ● ○
6.You can go on
expensive holidays. ○ ●
Exercise 9. WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people think that liking your job is more important than how much money you earn while
others think that your salary is more important than how much you like your job. Compare the
two views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
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You should write at least 250 words.
Sample answer:
At the present time, certain people believe that it is more important to like your job than earn a lot,
while others hold the opposite view. In this essay, I am going to compare both of these options and
then offer my own thoughts.
On the one hand, it is certainly true that there are advantages to liking your job. Firstly, you are
more likely to work hard if you enjoy what you do. If you work hard, you will get promoted and if
you get promoted, you will earn more money. Secondly, enjoying your work means that you will
have a healthier mind and body. For instance, there are studies that show that liking your job helps
you sleep better and experience less stress.
On the other hand, it is very important to have enough money. As a result, some people believe that
your salary is more important than enjoying your work. For example, a painter might love painting,
but if he cannot sell enough pictures, he will not have enough money to eat, and if he does not eat, he
will not be able to paint. Likewise, an actor might like acting but if he cannot get enough work on TV
or in films, he will not be able to pay his rent. Also, there are a lot of people who want to be actors
who are all trying to get the same jobs.
To conclude, there are definitely advantages to liking your job. However, it is very important to have
enough money to live. Nevertheless, in my opinion, everyone who has the opportunity to do a job
that they enjoy, should try to do it.
(278 words)
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