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5 On the other hand is a linker that introduces an 4 Similarly, paragraphing is assessed at each Band level,
alternative argument; on (the) one hand introduces a and students need to show that they can use paragraphs
first argument and is followed by a contrast later - often (even if they make mistakes) to score above Band 5.
on the other hand. 5 The more accurate students' spelling il the better. If
6 In addition adds a further supporting argument to a spelling mistakes cause confusion for the reader, students
previous point; besides also adds a point, but a more may not achieve Band 6 for vocabulary.
important, conclusive point than the original argument,
~ Sample answer
e.g. I don't think I'll drive to the fELTS test centre next
Nowadays, children have many more opportunities to lead
week. Besides, I haven't got a car at the moment.
a healthy life than in the past because generally they live
7 Another adds a point or argument to a list; the in hygienic surroundings and have plenty to eat. However,
other usually adds a second point to a first, on the modern lifestyles mean that many children spend long
understanding that there are only two points in the list. hours in front of the television or computers, do not take a
8 So introduces a logical consequence and could be used great deal of exercise and eat an unbalanced diet.
here. However, it has already been used in the previous I believe both parents and schools can do a lot to remedy
sentence, so this would be poor style. Plus the statement this situation. Parents should limit the time that children
that follows is not necessarily a consequence. In fact is spend sitting down and should encourage them to take
better because it means 'actually' and introduces more more exercise. They could, for example, play sports with
information. them at the weekend. Schools also should include regular
9 Concluding is an adjective, not a linker. exercise in their timetables, with activities such as physical
10 Even though would be correct here, but even on its own education and compulsory sports.
is an adverb: This journey is taking even longer than I As far as diet is concerned, both parents and schools
expected. should provide children with a range of foods which
0 I Five paragraphs include plenty of vegetables and fruit and only small
amounts of fat. If children are brought up on a healthy
2 A general statement about food production and attitudes
diet, they learn responsible eating habits and this,
towards this
combined with plenty of physical activity, helps them to
3 In the introduction and conclusion grow into healthy adu lts.
4 Yes, in the fourth paragraph On the other hand, 1 think that governments and health
5 First sentence in second and fourth paragraphs authorities have a responsibility to teach people how to
0 Suggested answer create a healthy lifestyle for children. This can be done,
for example, by broadcasting programmes about healthy
Para. 1 - introduction: many ways to buy food I many
eating on television, or by giving courses to new parents
attitudes
on how to bring up their children.
Para. 2 - first influence: people shop to suit their lifestyle,
In conclusion, 1 believe that governments can encourage
e.g. single people, people with large families
and help by giving information to people. However, the
Para. 3 - people with time can think about how food is responsibility for bringing up children with a good healthy
produced lifestyle lies with the people who are in regular contact
Para. 4 - second influence: where people live, e.g. fresh with them, in other words their parents and their teachers.
food easy to get in my country
Para. 5 - conclusion: cost one factor I some value quality Key grammar
above it 0 Countable: attitudes; uncountable: food
f) IT 2F 3T 4T SF f) food products [C] ; ways (C]; people (C); time [U];
Notes money [U]; aspects [C]; importance (U]; fish [U];
1 If students copy the question or parts of the question into issue [C]; consumers [C]; factors (C); interest [U]
their answer (at any stage), the examiner will not include €}
these words in the word count (or in the assessment of
countable nouns uncountable countable or
vocabulary) and this means that their answer may be
nouns uncountable
short and they will lose marks.
nouns
2 Task 2 must always be written in essay form - if students
use bullet points, they will lose marks for format and will a (wide) range of, much, a little, plenty of, most,
not score above Band 5 for Task Response (content). many, a few, a/ a great deal of, a lot of, any,
3 Evidence of planning is important for Coherence and an, (very) few, a little, some
Cohesion (organisation); a 'clear overa ll organisation' is (large) number of a considerable
required to achieve Band 6 or above. amount of
0 2 a few 3 many 4 a lot of 5 much 6 little
7 number 8 a lot of

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