Would also he suitable for more advanced students requiring fast familiarisation with the IELTS Test, as it rovers all parts of the Test and presents authentic Test-level tasks. It is equally appropriate, however, tor the independent learner seeking to increase his or her language competence and IELTS test-taking strategies. | Unit 11 The written word Academic and General Training Task 2 Paragraph building SB page 77 Aims To build on the paragraph analysis at the start of the unit SB pages 74-75 and introduce the notion of coherence. To discourage the over-use of linkers and other discourse markers. To start students thinking about referencing. 1 2 Having done- similar exercises earlier in the unit students should find it straightforward to identify the main idea and the two supporting points in the first paragraph. However. thex may find it more difficult to identify the function of the third and fifth sentences. While this tvpe of elaboration is desirable in their own writing students should concentrate at this point on supporting the main idea and rendering their paragraphs coherent. 1 The benefits of writing in an office rather than at home. 2 Feedback can be given on work. The stresses of the job are appreciated so colleges have greater understanding when things go wrong. After vou has e checked the answers ask students to identify the linking words in the passage ibi additiem. ufi-mlT and ask them what they notice about how often linking words are used. Point out that thex are used sparingly and that another effective xvax of linking is b using referencing words This kind of assistance. This leads to . . Gry to Answers that are peppered with linkers and stock T a Phases demonstrate weaknesses in style. The use info of pronoun references such as this can have a x-----much better effect despite misuse or error. There is more work on referencing in Unit 16. 3 4 In some countries IELTS students are not aware of the importance of reading. However cartoons and comic books are popular in most countries and students should be able to offer a view on these. ANSWER 4 Cartoons are popular in mam countries. The main advantage is that thex are illustrated. This makes them easier to read than l ooks which is xxhx young people like them a lot. Next thex arc
