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Starting to write something

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If I can think it, I can write it.<br />
If I can write it, I can do it.<br />
The only limit is my imagination. <br />
And that is just beginning.<br />
How about changing do people think to make this nation better through what I will write? <br />
I write what I think.<br />
I write  what I want them to do. And they do it.<br />
Trust me!<br />
It will be...<br />
*inspirational music playing*<br />
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Then, some minutes after that....<br />
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*music stop*<br />
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Nothing!<br />
No ideas!<br />
Useless!<br />
Empty brain!<br />
Why do I always find it so hard to write something?<br />
I got nothing! I am done.<br />
I'm never getting in.<br />
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<br />*Sleeping*<br />
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In dreaming, suddenly there is sound of stranger that try to tell me how to figure out my problems.<br />
She said,:<br />
" Look for a new angel. THE NEW ANGEL! Use that big brain of yours to think your way out." <br />
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Continue....<br />
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Starting to write something

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Academic Writing Task 2 - question types and essay formats

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In the Academic Task 2 essay you may be asked from a range of 
questions. Whatever the question, it’s good to have an essay structure 
in mind.  A four-paragraph structure is the most common, and the easiest
 to adapt to different questions.<br />

Before you take the test, practice using the structure so you can plan your essay quickly on the day of the test.<br />

Here are some possible question types and four-paragraph structures to match:<br />

<h2 id="agree-or-disagree">
Agree or Disagree</h2>
<blockquote>
                    Many children these days have an unhealthy diet. 
Both schools and parents are equally responsible for solving this 
problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?<br />

</blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Introduction: topic and give your opinion (how much you agree or disagree)</li>
<li>Main paragraph 1: Why you agree</li>
<li>Main paragraph 2: Why you disagree</li>
<li>Conclusion: summarise your argument</li>
</ol>
Note: when the question asks ‘to what extent’, you can agree or disagree in both main paragraphs.<br />

<hr />
                  
                  <h2 id="advantages-or-disadvantages-outweigh-each-other">
Advantages or Disadvantages outweigh each other</h2>
<blockquote>
                    In some countries, governments are encouraging 
people to use their cars less and to take public transport instead. Do 
the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?<br />

</blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Introduction: topic and give your opinion (more advantages or disadvantages?)</li>
<li>Main paragraph 1: Advantages</li>
<li>Main paragraph 2: Disadvantages</li>
<li>Conclusion: summarise your opinion in a different way from the introduction</li>
</ol>
<hr />
                  
                  <h2 id="problem-and-solution">
Problem and Solution</h2>
<blockquote>
                    Crime rates tend to be higher in cities than in 
smaller towns. Explain some possible reasons for this problem and 
suggest some solutions.<br />

</blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Introduction: topic and general answer to question</li>
<li>Main paragraph 1: Give reasons for problem</li>
<li>Main paragraph 2: Offer some solutions</li>
<li>Conclusion: summarise (and paraphrase) your argument</li>
</ol>
<hr />
                  
                  <h2 id="discuss-two-views-plus-your-opinion">
Discuss two views plus your opinion</h2>
<blockquote>
                    Some people say children use technology too much 
these days. Others believe that using technology now will help them in 
the future. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.<br />

</blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Introduction: topic and give your opinion</li>
<li>Main paragraph 1: Discuss one view</li>
<li>Main paragraph 2: Discuss second view</li>
<li>Conclusion: summarise (and paraphrase) your opinion</li>
</ol>
<hr />
                  
                  <h2 id="two-part-questions">
Two-part questions</h2>
<blockquote>
                    Some people think that history as a subject at 
school is not useful and should be replaced with a more practical 
subject.  Why do you think it is important to learn about history? What 
would be the effect if children were not taught history?<br />

</blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Introduction: topic and give an overall answer to both questions</li>
<li>Main paragraph 1: Answer first question</li>
<li>Main paragraph 2: Answer second question</li>
<li>Conclusion: summarise both answers</li>
</ol>
<hr />
                  
                  <h2 id="one-or-two-general-points">
One or two general points:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Introduce the topic by paraphrasing the question</li>
<li>Try to give two or three ideas in each paragraph</li>
<li>Always support your ideas with examples</li>
<li>Make sure examples are quite general – not personal examples</li>
<li>Conclude by summarising your opinion in a different way from the into (paraphrase)</li>
</ul>
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Tips for the Academic Writing test - Task 1

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In Task 1 of the IELTS Academic Paper you will be asked to describe a
 graph, chart, table, diagram or map. You need to write at least 150 
words. It’s best to spend 20 minutes on Task 1 to leave yourself enough 
time for Task 2 (remember Task 2 is worth more marks).<br />

Here are some tips to help you with the task:<br />

<ul>
<li>Read the question carefully and make sure you 
understand the graph, chart, table, diagram or map. Be clear about what 
you are describing.</li>
<li>Write a short introduction by paraphrasing the question (i.e. rewrite the question in your own words).</li>
<li>Be sure to give a summary (i.e. look at the big 
picture – what’s happening overall. There’s no need to mention any 
numbers in this part.)</li>
<li>Try to use a variety of sentence structures and vocabulary.</li>
<li>Separate your paragraphs.</li>
<li>Choose the <em>key</em> information to describe or compare.</li>
<li>Make comparisons where you can. Avoid simply stating what is in the question.</li>
<li>Describe specific details. Use the numbers in the chart, table or graph to help you describe the key points.</li>
<li>Divide your main description into 2 paragraphs. 
This will help you to have a clear structure and organisation; 
especially important when the question has two separate diagrams, tables
 or maps.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="a-couple-of-things-to-avoid">
A couple of things to avoid:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Describing every single detail – there are usually a lot of numbers. You don’t need to mention them all.</li>
<li>Giving reasons or sharing your opinions - the question will not ask you to do this.</li>
</ul>
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