AV4_Lesson 7_Introduction & Conclusion_Writing

Which writing prompt BEST fits the following thesis statement?

“It is crucial to keep promises because those who break their oaths lose trust and could be considered unreliable.”

• Write an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

• Write an essay explaining the importance of setting goals.

• Write an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

• Write an essay explaining why it is important to keep the promises you make.

In this writing prompt, what elements should appear in the essay?

"Some managers believe teamwork is an effective way of working in the workplace, whereas others prefer their staff to work individually. Discuss both views and give your opinion."

• Anything about workplaces will be okay

• Anything about workplaces, teamwork, and staff will be okay

• Anything about your opinion about teamwork in a workplace will be okay

• Anything about managers' different beliefs about teamwork (for and against) and your own opinion will be okay

In IELTS essays, the introductory paragraph often includes:

• a topic & a controlling idea

• a restatement of the thesis statement & a final statement

• a general statement & a thesis statement

• a topic sentence & an example

Please drag and drop the appropriate function into each sentence of the introductory paragraph:

In recent years, it has become much more common for students to pursue their degrees overseas rather than at home.​​ ​ (a)  

Many people believe that studying abroad has significant benefits, while others argue that there are also drawbacks.​ (b)   ​ ​

This essay will discuss both points of view and then present my viewpoint. ​ (c)  

• showing information on the topic
• setting up the reader for the thesis statement
• briefly stating what your essay will be about
• showing a call to action
• showing a prediction

Writing Prompt: "Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified, while others think it is unfair. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion."

Reorder the sentences to make a complete introductory paragraph:

• This essay will examine both viewpoints before concluding that it is reasonable for these people to achieve such a high salary.

• In recent years, it has become quite common for successful athletes to earn tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars annually due to their salaries, bonuses, and sponsorship contracts.

• As compared to people who perform other important jobs, it seems unreasonable that these individuals earn so much.

True or False: "In the concluding paragraph, it is advisable to remind the reader of the main purpose of your essay, which is presented in your thesis statement." 

• True

• False

What do you do in the first sentence of the concluding paragraph?

• Hook the reader

• Start with "In conclusion," and then restate your thesis statement in different words

• State your opinion

• Start with "To sum up," and then restate your general statement in different words

Drag and drop the following words and phrases to make a complete concluding paragraph:

To ​ (a)   , studying abroad offers both advantages and disadvantages. In my​ (b)   , the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. The experience of studying abroad may be ​ (c)   at first, but in the end, it will ​ (d)   and enhance your prospects for the future.

• sum up
• opinion
• challenging
• broaden your horizons
• summary
• views
• exciting
• open-minded
• feel homesick
• return to their home countries