IELTS - Ready for IELTS (Unit 4) - Focus on cohesive devices for writing problem - cause - solution essays

Choose the best option to complete the sentence below:

In addition to ___________ homeless people the chance to improve their skills so that they can find work, governments should ensure that they are able to access health care services.

• offer

• offering

• offered

• offers

Choose the THREE sentences which use linking words for introducing a reason accurately?

• Many homeless people who want to work are unable to find a job since they do not have the necessary skills.

• Many homeless people who want to work are unable to find a job because they do not have the necessary skills.

• Many homeless people who want to work are unable to find a job because of they do not have the necessary skills.

• Many homeless people who want to work are unable to find a job as they do not have the necessary skills.

Which group of words could all fit in the gap in the sentence below to introduce a reason for the problem in the first clause?

Many species are facing extinction __________ the effects of climate change or human activities such as hunting.

• due to / consequently / so that

• even though / despite / as a result of

• as a result of / as a consequence of / due to

• because / in order to / in order that

Choose the two words which could complete the sentence below:

People might be deterred from using buses __________ because they are overcrowded __________ because they are too slow.

• neither; nor

• either; or

Which TWO sentences below use a linking word/phrase/structure accurately (in italics) to show a reason?

• Parents and schools should give children the opportunity to exercise regularly for making their lifestyles healthier.

• Parents and schools should give children the opportunity to exercise regularly so that they lead healthier lifestyles.

• Parents and schools should give children the opportunity to exercise regularly to ensure they lead more active lifestyles.

• Parents and schools should give children the opportunity to exercise regularly so as to they lead healthier lifestyles.

Which THREE words below accurately link the ideas in the two sentences below?

Train fares have become very expensive. __________, many people are travelling by bus.

• As a result

• However

• Nevertheless

• Therefore

• Consequently

In which example is the PUNCTUATION correct?

• A government tax on sugar would have two positive effects on public health levels. Firstly, it would require food manufacturers to reduce the amount of sugar in foods. In addition, it would generate money which could be invested in creating new sports facilities which people could use to get more active and healthier.

• A government tax on sugar would have two positive effects on public health levels firstly it would require food manufacturers to reduce the amount of sugar in foods. In addition it would generate money which could be invested in creating new sports facilities that enable people to get more active and healthier.

Choose the two words which could complete the sentence below:

People are leaving rural areas and moving to cities is because there are ____________ enough job opportunities ___________ cultural attractions.

• either; or

• neither; nor

Choose the word which fits in the gap in the sentences below to show a contrast:

Some people are deterred from using public transport because it's too expensive, __________ others find it doesn't take them to the destinations they want to travel to.

• despite

• though

• whereas

Which word for showing contrast can complete the sentence below?

__________ improvements in public transport in Birmingham in recent years, the network is still not good enough to persuade many people to switch from using cars to buses and trains.

• However

• Despite

• Though

• Even though