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In this episode we will practice using hyphens, and also talk about
showing contrast using the words despite, although and but.
Transcript - Text
Quiz text and answer sheet
Study Node - Expressing Contrast
and Concession:Whether it is the IELTS Writing or Speaking test, it may be necessary to
contrast ideas, concede a point or even show an unexpected result.
When expressing an opinion you might say, 'Though everybody raved about his
latest film, I was terribly disappointed with his performance'.
When contrasting data you might write, 'Despite both models of the Plasma
television being competitively priced, they differ substantially in quality'.
Both these examples contrast ideas using though and despite respectively, but in
each circumstance there is also an element of surprise or an unexpected point of
view being conveyed.
These two of several ways of expressing contrast and concession in English are
detailed in the attached study
notes.
IELTS Study Tips:
Structures expressing contrast and concession are particularly relevant to
Writing task 1 when contrasting data and Writing task 2 when conceding a point
or contrasting ideas as in a discussion essay.
These same expressions are also useful in Part 3 of the Speaking test when
expressing your point of you. They are beneficial in improving coherence, which
is assessed in both the IELTS Writing and Speaking tests.
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