Professional Documents
Culture Documents
4 - Useful An Essay
4 - Useful An Essay
Examples:
1) Mobile phones and the Internet are two great innovations of science for communication
and have been facilitating people for a long time. These two technologies are widely used
in almost all the countries of the world and had become a part of our daily lives. We can't
deny the usefulness of these technologies as they had made our life easier than it was
ever before. In my opinion, the advantages of these two devices far outweigh the demerits
they have.
2) Every human being with an ambition of getting higher knowledge requires attending
colleges or universities. The main reason for attending universities or colleges may differ
from man to man. Someone may aspire to achieve greater knowledge, someone may just
want to earn a certificate or someone might attribute it as a step towards career
development.
3) Compared with people in the past, we concern far less about the preparation of food
today, thanks to the development of agriculture and scientific technology. A fair amount of
beneficial influence is occurring to us consequently.
Examples:
1) But in my opinion, giving access to a mobile phone & the internet to each and every
unemployed person is a matter of great dispute. I believe, this idea can help the
countries who have sufficient funds for the whole fiscal year and have already adopted
technologies like the internet for a very long period. But this might turn out a complete
loss for an undeveloped country.
2) I believe parents are always teaching us in many ways intentionally and unintentionally;
however, the contributions teachers have in our learning process cannot be ignored.
3) I strongly agree with the idea that the gender issue is only a determinant in the battle of
the sexes, not the battles among nations and peoples. It is therefore impertinent, if not
irrational, to conclude that world conflicts result from the rule of a particular gender and
the finer sex would do a better job at prevailing peace if selectively put at the helm of
human nations.
Examples:
1) It is true that an unemployed educated person with a mobile phone and an internet
connection can get more access to the local and foreign job sectors and can use these
technologies to get a job or become self-employed.
2) First of all, the maximum number of cars are owned by rich people and fuel price would
not restrain them from using cars. The price of fuel, in fact, increased significantly over
the past 12 years and that has done nothing to reduce car usage.
3) To begin with, houses that are being constructed by those in the lower-income groups
do look at the most cost-effective option. In this process, they invariably explore
cheaper options that include a compromise on material and construction quality.
Examples:
1) Besides, unemployed persons living in urban areas; can easily get the information
related to the job-offering companies with these technologies................ Furthermore, the
use of these technologies give them advantages over others.......
2) Besides, people would learn more about outer space as the experiment and scientific
research in outer space is going on more steadily than ever.
3) Apart from that, computers would become more powerful and they will have superior
artificial intelligence. We will have robots to do hazardous works like mining and outer
space research. Surprisingly, e-commerce would be in a more convenient form and
most people will purchase online rather than going to shops in person.
Examples:
1) Similarly, all the companies and offices are becoming automated and using computers,
the internet and other technologies vastly than any other time in history.......
2) At the same time software could be used for many purposes such as learning through
computers, accounting in computers, drawing, storage of information, sending
information from one person to other persons etc.
3) Also reading books is like peeking into the minds of the greatest people - A book is like
a conversation with the writer and reading many books gives us an insight into the
thinking process of different writers.
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Examples:
1) On the contrary, poor countries suffer from the lack of sufficient budgets to ensure
some very basic needs of people like health, education, medicines etc. Then again,
those countries don't have a chance to spend a lot of money to initiate a superficial
project........
2) Unlike a TV, a radio cannot display an image or a video, and communication is limited to
voice only. Typically, a radio is used for access information such as news and live traffic
updates.........
3) In contrast to this, the consumption of fuels to run the car is contributing to the rise if
global warming and affecting the ozone layer. So, using bicycles in cities would be a
better alternative.........
Examples:
1) For instance, there is no guaranty that all unemployed people will use technology
positively........
2) As an example, many governments of the first world countries have initiated other
projects like:.........
3) For example, if a public bus gets busted in the middle of a road, the passenger can
easily leave it a look for another one.
Always use a comma (,) after 'For example', 'for instance' etc.
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Examples:
1) Research shows that the employment opportunity and crime ratio in a city has a deep
underlying relationship and that is why...
2) When it comes to deciding who should be responsible to teach children the discipline...
3) With respect to mix-school classrooms, it is quite evident that...
Examples:
1) On top of that, rich countries emit more CO2 than the rest of the world does and this is
why they have greater responsibilities.
2) Another point worth noting is the number of TV channels we have these days.
3) What is more, leaders are born not made.
Examples:
1) Therefore, we should avoid using our budget in an uncertain project........
2) As a result, people are struggling much to lead a healthy and secure life.........
3) Consequently, local residents will be able to find more job opportunities in this factory
and have a better socio-economic status.........
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Examples:
1) The overuse of natural resources has already resulted in the scarcity of such valuable
resources that we can not do without...
2) This has led to moral degradation and we are at a tough time looking back much
behind.
3) One reason behind this is the negligence of individuals who are already suffering from
minor health-related issues.
Examples:
1) In a word, I think, the idea can be very useful for developing countries but for us, it
might be sinister...
2) That is to say, we must ensure the safety of our children first.........
3) In short, the overall infrastructure of the area will develop.
N.B. The above vocabulary is specifically useful while finishing a paragraph. You can use these words/
phrases to re-state the topic of the paragraph.
Examples:
1) Although, parents are important teachers in our lives and none can deny their invaluable
role to make us what we are, but they aren't always the best teachers.......
2) Thus, air and water pollution caused by this factory will ruin the local environment and
wildlife fundamentally.........
3) Although industrialisation is necessary for the growth of a country it must be regulated.
The proper measures must be in place to reduce the negative impacts of byproducts on
the environment.
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Examples:
1) To put it in another way, nuclear power has a great potential to provide the power
requirement of industries all around the world.
2) In other words, fathers have a great role to play when it comes to upbringing children in
a proper way.
3) To put it simply, co-education can bring advantages that far outweigh the demerits it
has.
Then... Else...
Otherwise... Besides...
As soon as... As much as.....
Examples:
1) They take care of the children as much as parents do ..................
2) As soon as we realise the problem ..................
3) Otherwise, the unemployed graduates' number will keep on increasing ..................
In conclusion... Overall...
In summary... On the whole...
To conclude... To draw the conclusion...
To conclude with... To elucidate…
To sum up... All things considered...
In general... By and large...
To summarise... Taking everything into consideration...
In short... Taking everything into account...
All in all... Weighing up both sides of the argument...
Examples:
1) In general, even though it is preferable to study English in an English-speaking country,
a reasonable level of English can be achieved in one's own country if a student is gifted
and dedicated to studying.
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2) To sum up, if the population explosion continues, many more people will die of
starvation in poor countries, and life in the cities, even in affluent nations, will become
increasingly difficult.
3) To conclude, I recommend that the only sensible way to solve this problem is to
educate young people about the dangers of drug use and to take steps to reduce the
pressure of competition placed upon them.
4) In conclusion, nuclear technology certainly has positive uses but is nonetheless
dangerous. However, it would have been better if it had never been used to create
nuclear weapons. If life on Earth is to continue, all the nuclear nations of the world
should agree to disarm as soon as possible.
N.B. The conclusion part of the IELTS Essay or IELTS Academic writing task 2 usually
begins with a special concluding phrase that links it to the rest of the essay. Notice that a
conditional sentence can be very effective in the conclusion. One reason for this is that it
can refer to what might occur as a result of your suggestions or recommendations. Of
course, you can use conditional sentences elsewhere in your essay as well. If you do use
conditionals, be sure that the construction of your sentences is grammatically correct.
Also, in a short essay of approximately 250 words the conclusion can be just one or two
sentences long. The conclusion should briefly sum up what you have said in your essay
and does not usually contribute a new idea unless it is a minor point. However, it is a good
place to make recommendations or suggestions or to give advice and offer solutions, if
you are asked to do so.
Generally...... Basically......
Generally speaking...... As a rule......
In general...... Essentially......
Overall...... On the whole......
All in all...... All things considered......
Examples:
1) All things considered, a certain reserved position for women in high-level jobs is actually
a good idea to empower women towards the overall betterment of the organisation and
society.
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2) In general, it can be stated that in the upcoming few years humans will be blessed with
adequate facilities, which definitely will make their lives quite easier, due to advanced
technology.
3) As a rule, in most countries, a zoological garden is monitored strictly and the health,
treatment and food are properly ensured for the animals they keep.
If...... Unless......
Provided that...... Providing that......
Because of that...... In case......
For this reason...... Whether.......
Examples:
1) If the proper measurements and initiatives are not taken, the pollution will keep on
increasing and that would someday threaten the existence of our life.
2) Unless we change our diet and get involved in some sort of outdoor activities and
sports, the average weight would keep on increasing.
3) For these reasons, we should preserve a certain percentage of high-level jobs for
qualified women.
I quite agree that...... I concur with the group who believe that......
I strongly agree...... I accept that......
I completely agree that...... I accept the fact that......
I totally agree with the given idea that...... I approve of the idea......
I agree with the opinion that...... I am in agreement......
I am quite inclined to the opinion that...... I consent that......
I could not agree more......
Examples:
1) I quite agree that owning a car has far more advantages than disadvantages.
2) I am in agreement with the group of people who believe that the government should
build more sports facilitates to promote public health.
3) I agree with the opinion that more taxes should be imposed on fast food items.
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Examples:
1) I quite disagree that building more roads only can solve the ever-increasing traffic
problem in most cities.
2) I oppose the opinion that government has no responsibility for supporting the senior
citizens.
3) My opinion contradicts the group of people who believe that space research has no
value for us.
To some extent…...
In a way…...
I agree with the given statement to some extent…...
Up to a point, I agree…...
More or less…...
So to speak…...
Examples:
1) In a way, I agree that it is the government’s responsibility to keep the environment
clean, but without individual effort, it cannot be achieved.
2) To some extent, I agree with the opinion that space research is a waste of money but
the invaluable effects these research works can have could not be denied.
3) So to speak, mothers play the most important role in upbringing the children, however,
the contribution a father can have to the children can't be ignored.
Certainly….... Doubtlessly…....
Definitely….... Without any doubt…....
No doubt….... Undoubtedly…....
Of course…....
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Examples:
1) Of course, learning from books in a formal educational institution and learning from
books for someone's own interest are both highly important.
2) Definitely, practical lessons help us to have a deeper understanding, while theory
learned from books will be forgotten far easier.
3) Undoubtedly ultimate exhaust of natural resources would create chaos and many wild
lives would be endangered as well.
Examples:
1) What's more, university education should be based on talent and performance, not
based on equal gender opportunity.
2) Likewise, if the popular media provides good news such as educational, scientific and
so on, this can motivate the young generation to achieve more knowledge.
3) Even, second or third chances to those heinous criminals are often found fruitless and
they committed crimes again.
Examples:
1) At the same time, the technological revolution affects all countries around the world in
many ways significantly.
2) Meanwhile, we should try our best to put every effort to make our environment clean.
3) Afterwards, these steps could help mass people to be aware of the danger of their fast
food intake.
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