CHALLENGE: "I'm afraid that the raters will not
understand the ideas in my essay."
SOLUTION:
Use transition words. Transition words are expressions that connect two
sentences together
by indicating a shift in focus, continuing in the same line of thinking,
drawing a conclusion, clarifying a point, indicating sequence, etc. if you use
transition words throughout your essay, you will be able to improve the flow of
your response and make it easier to understand. Use the following table as a reference
of transition language and their uses:
|
Function |
Transition
Language |
|
Shift in focus |
but nonetheless conversely on the contrary despite on the other hand however, still in contrast though nevertheless yet |
|
Continuing in the same line of thinking |
additionally furthermore also in
addition and likewise besides that moreover |
|
Drawing a conclusion |
accordingly hence as a result indeed consequently therefore for that reason thus |
|
Clarifying a point |
in other words that is to say specifically namely |
|
Indicating Sequence |
after later as soon as meanwhile before
next finally soon in the first place then |
|
Giving Examples |
For example,... Take X, for instance. One example of X is... |
CHALLENGE: "I have trouble talking about
opinions."
SOLUTION:
Know when you will be required to express opinions. Question I (Integrated
Writing) asks you to describe the opinions of the professor while Question 2
(Independent Writing) requires you to give your opinion. Knowing this
information will help you prepare before you take the test. Use the table below
to help you know when and how to use opinion language.
|
Question |
Whose Opinion Will You Give? |
Expressions You Can Use in Your Response |
|
Question 1: Academic Reading / Listening Synthesis Task |
State the opinion of professor The professor will dearly express agreement or disagreement with the main topic and provide three reasons to support this position. Do not give your own opinion for this task! |
· The professor
feels that ... · In the lecture,
the professor says that X is a good / bad idea. · The professor
says she supports / opposes... · In the
professor's opinion, X is good / bad... · The professor's
view is that X is positive / negative... · The professor
agrees / disagrees with the claim that... |
|
Question 2: Personal Experience Task |
Give your own opinion about whether you agree or disagree with the statement |
· While some people
think that X, I personally believe that... · I know that some
people feel differently, but it’s my opinion · It's my opinion
that .. . · I agree/disagree
with the idea that... · Other people might
disagree, but my view is that... |
Expressions for Citing the Source
The author / professor thinks / feels that ...
The author / professor agrees / disagrees / opposes / supports...
According to the passage / professor, ...
In the conversation, the professor says / argues / points out / makes
the point that...
In the reading / lecture, the author / professor says....
The author / professor supports X by saying / pointing out / arguing /
giving an example of...
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