Pin the development of topical lexis 🎯

#lexis

Comparative clause... (much as)

Synonyms - in the same way that

Again, for an 8.0 in G/A, you need to have a wide range, not least an accurate one

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1) The underlined portion is elliptical clause (not 'life could reside on Mars - human life or otherwise' but just ' human or otherwise) 🔥
2) 'otherwise' is used in its secondary meaning - other than that ⚡️

P.S. Guys, when the examiner sees these tiny chunks of grammar combined and scattered around the essay, it is inevitable to think of your grammar as a high level.

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Non-essential clause to retain the relevance of ideas - more than ever📌


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⚡️ Review of the week 1:

- topical vocab (touristic)
- topical vocab (landscape)
- topical vocab (socio-politics)
- grammar (anaphora)
- tip (task2)
- grammar (inversion)
- grammar (comparative clause)
- grammar (elliptical clause)
- grammar (non-essential clause of relevance)

#review

We can learn everything about the past from the drama in films and on television. Therefore, we no longer need to read historical books.

To what extend do you agree or disagree about this statement?

There is a notion that historical books are unnecessary due to the availability of drama movies. I, however, totally disagree with such view, since these films cannot not serve as a proper replacement for textbooks about history.

One of the major arguments against drama movies is a glamorous yet lacking scientific and historic back-up plot. In other words, the main objective of producing such movies is to garner attention of wider audiences as well as elevating viewership rates and therefore revenues, which are, more often than not, the fundamental pillar of streams of filmmakers’ incomes. So, driven by monetary interests, producers – more than ever – do not emphasize the historical consistency of the scenes and scripts but rather on sensationalized twists and turns, an aspect that goes to highlight, as a whole, the invalidity of drama movies in the educational realm, particularly historical disciplines.

Much as inconsistent facts, the scarcity of references to scientific evidence also invalidate drama films in educating history. Unlike textbooks with a list of references to studies, research and historic accounts, movies do not involve a detailed chain of evidence that could be traced back and verified for credibility and thus are not near a benign source. Naturally, the exposure to these movies can then misinform the public, leading viewers to misconstrue the historic events, which are a cornerstone of the national identity of the country. From an educational perspective, this could mark a poor educational system of the nation on the international stage, undermining its standing – or even international relations. Thus, the reliance on drama movies is proven to be an absolutely irrational approach to learn history.

In summary, while some say the accessibility of drama movies can lead to replacing textbooks , I believe that, to a firm extent, these films are the worst-placed to educate history learners as their reliability cannot be recognized due to a financially-driven objective, incongruous details in the scripts, and a lack of concrete scientific proof. This set of negative factors – at a global scale – is otherwise a catalyst of public misinformation and a poor reputation of the country.

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#essay

A veeery interesting participle clause 'the latter named...'

Example:

There are at least two valid reasons to support this claim: internal incentives and external forces, the latter named for their socio-political nature.

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A tough/hard nut to crack - a difficult task to deal with or to complete

#vocab

One more comparative tool to the arsenal - a tenth/a fourth/a third as many/much X as Y

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Another popular non-essential phrase that hits both T/R (not to overgeneralize) and G/A (a diverse range)

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The most optimal way of learning history has long been debated, with some regarding TV dramas as being an effective tool for this purpose and hence assuming we are no longer in need for historical textbooks. I completely disagree with this notion, as most of drama films, if not all, lack historical accuracy and are not designed to educate the public.

Inconsistency in historical events and timelines is one of main arguments against drama movies. Unlike historical atlases or hardbound textbooks, these films do not involve the use of concrete historical evidence to prove the plot and the scenes historically valid; nor do they provide references to reliable sources, thereby rendering their message nowhere near benign. Magnificent Century, a movie produced in Turkey depicting the life of the Turkish emperor Sultan Suleiman, is a perfect case in point, which shows incongruous details in some of the scenes that could possibly misinform the viewers about that period. Such examples abound, from The Revenant, portraying European occupation of Americas, to Jumong, illustrating medieval geopolitical affairs in the East Asian territory.

Another compelling counter-argument is the monetary objective. Naturally, having been released to expand the customer base and generate huge revenues, drama movies might be best-placed to garner attention of audiences to twists and turns of the content, intrigue of actor play and fascinating sound and music effects. However, these factors, more often than not, do not overlap with the educational objectives of historical books, encyclopaedias and atlases. It is these sources that shift focus of the reader towards envisioning historical battles, festivals and lifestyle, rather than showcasing acting prowess or state-of-the-art technology involved in movies. Therefore, it comes with no surprise – now more than ever – to see a common practice among film-makers to alter a historical chain of events to paint a more exaggerated picture that would draw in public attention – a factor that goes to highlight the invalidity of movies as a tool to grasp history.

In summary, although some may contend that the drama in films can act as body of historical knowledge to learn from, I am, to a firm degree, convinced it is a delusional idea in light of the flaws of it – historical inaccuracy and financially-driven aims.


P.S. Now, after having written enough on this topic, I can leave it with a blissful frame of mind and utter confidence in my familiarity with it. On the exam day, this essay might be a body longer than it is now, yet the overall outline would possibly look this way.

The ins and outs of writing....

Having read only a tiny fraction of reams of New Scientist articles, I've come to think there is no end in sight - and even with a grasp of a decent writer, you are to feel as if you are an octogenarian, blissfully ignorant of a menagerie of writing tools.

It is a hallmark of this dimension, stripped of aggression and cruelty so that you meddle in a pedigree of its nuances, seeking ways to keep your poor habits on a leash.

Though not a long ago, you might have a prescient view of writing journey nowhere near as rich and diverse, today you see this as-yet-under-discovered see of rules and clauses - all of which are to be your ever-hidden and unmatched arsenal, or regalia.

This message is not to herald a hint of vain but rather to steer you clear of ignorance.

#power_of_word

Ohhh...yeeeeaaap. I love this extract ⚡️

1) The use of semicolons.

An absolutely unmatched way of connecting independent - yet closely tied to each other by meaning - clauses is semicolons ♨️

Example: This tendency results in three knock-on effects. Of these, the first and foremost is social cohesion that is at risk, since the relationships within society are strained; the other is a lack of sufficient infrastructure for local business to market goods; lastly, the standing of the place is undermined, leading to a poor reputation on a more global scale 💡

2) Adverbial modifier that also deters repetition ☄️

Example: This brilliant idea has been immensely supported, often locally so, and its upbeat moment is anticipated this year 🎯

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The gore of teaching....

It is yet natural - now more than ever - to have sharpened a gross-out sales quotient.

Everybody trades something; their time, energy, effort - all they never refer to as luxuries until they grey much as greenery fades from Tashkent.

Alas, good teachers are good merchants - the madness of this world or trade.

You might feel the ubiquity of the line 'The lore is the core', often paradoxically so, but once you are in front of your audience - your very students - the picture grows blurred; your professional competence fades in the shadow of your eloquence; your unparalleled language proficiency is a cat story that no student needs, as such.

All you are craved for is to be the one that many yearn to stay with - whether you perform lezginka on the lessons, have the students in stitches or appear hearty as a babysitter not having other choice around but to cherish.

True teachers are foes of naivety and friends of neglect - they don't teach a trade or lesson, they teach a life; they appear rude but natural, impulsive yet benevolent, careless but considerate.

P.S. My pen narrates the word of my life. You don't have to share it, nor are you expected to see hidden stories of mine. Yet if you do so, you are a one-in-a-million listener to me, to whom I long to open my world.

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Schools should not force children to learn a foreign language. (15/01/2025)

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a view that students should not be compelled to learn a foreign language at school. From my own perspective, although this notion bears some weight, I firmly disagree with it.

However, it is prudent to acknowledge some drawbacks of the obligatory foreign language learning. Naturally, students, when forced to grasp an overseas language, are likely to develop resistance to it, which strips the joy away from the process of language acquisition, thereby rendering the learning unengaging and tedious. This, by extension, could possibly not appeal to young minds, ultimately reducing academic attainment and involvement.

This argument notwithstanding, the benefits of knowing more than one language are more considerable, often more so at school. First, understanding the nuance and intricacies of a language fosters cultural appreciation and tolerance, both of which are fundamental pillars of a cohesive society. In Uzbekistan, for instance, a cultural diversity also features mutual compassion between various nations and communities united both geographically and linguistically.

The other merit is the competitive advantage on the job market. When viewed from a career standpoint, cultural sensitivity leads to smoother work dynamics, since relationships between workers are very likely to be thriving. This aspect highlights a school student’s edge over others if they are to widen their linguistic skill set, given that current interconnectedness of the world is rising – more than ever – and therefore compelling one, whether a student or a job applicant, to expand their horizons to foreign languages.

In the long run, multilingualism can also boost tourism. With an entire generation having excelled in foreign languages from school years, the nation is bound to welcome a higher influx of tourists, as the learned lingua franca bridges cultural gaps, contributing to smooth communication between different nations. If this touristic activity is to persist, local businesses will thrive and so too will the economic well-being of the country.

In summary, while mandating learning a foreign language at school might reduce engagement of students in language classes, I contend that, to a large extent, this trend has several compelling knock-on effects: improved social cohesion, more promising career prospects and, in the long term, economic gains on a national level.

#essay

⚡️Review of the week 2:

- grammar (participle clause)
- lexis (a metaphor)
- lexis (task 1 comparative tool)
- grammar (non-essential phrase)
- lexis (mixed)
- grammar (punctuation + non-essential phrase)
- lexis (mixed)

#review

Omg...That is grammatical prowess, I have to admit!

1) Should is used in its 'conditional' context, which is often a formal or hypothetical one 🧨

Example: Should this region hits a trough, local municipalities are to enact harsher social policies.

2) It also features an inverted conditional construction (that helps with widening grammatical flexibility) 💯

Example: Should this caters to more various needs of the public, there will be less consequential by-products.

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The two charts provide information on how students, categorized by gender and mode of study, at universities of the UK were distributed over four academic years: 1996/1997, 2000/2001, 2005/2006 and 2009/2010.

During these years, the number of male postgraduates enrolling in universities showed a steady increase, rising from 75,370 to 151,275 for full-time students and from 113,961 to 117,105 for part-time; the figure for the latter study mode also experienced fluctuations, whereas that for the former grew more rapidly, and particularly so in the last two academic years.

Similarly, enrollment levels of female postgraduate students rose in both study modes. From 62,344 and 108,702 to 146,980 and 163,340 respectively, the number of full-time and part-time postgraduate females saw notable rises, despite a decline in part-time study enrollment at the end. Notably, the growth rate was faster from 2000 to 2006 in the rate of part-time female postgraduates, and from 2000 on in that of full-time.

Overall, regardless of gender, part-time postgraduates outnumbered their full-time counterparts, with the gap between the two narrowing by the end. The gender difference, meanwhile, had become much larger between part-time postgraduate students by the final year, while the figure for females increased to a larger extent.

#report

It is sometimes worthwhile to be hell-bent....

I don't recall one particular habit or activity that would have lead me to unimaginable progress—or would have put a halt on anything stymying that; I rather find self-glamorization putting a crimp in any work I happen to have begun.

Yet, life is such a disgrace when viewed through a logical lens—you are not to reel from a spate of coercion or heavy power, most of the time. But rather it is soft power—family agenda, cultural resistance, depression— that hobbles your keen desires.

It is then, for the sake of sanity, for you to tolerate calamities. On a battlefield, you unleash your military prowess, a trait of a determined—and talented—soldier; in the mental arena, you are what who you have been bred for, however.

This, with no mercy, translates into constant mental wars in the IELTS reality, often so among newly-introduced teachers:

-should I be grasping this very sustainable practice to craft a better script?
-should I be the very teacher as many refer to me?
- should I be the one who is to consistently 'outimprove' big-name rivals?

Every New Scientist's post-editor was an amateur; Diyorbek was a starter, as were all the other niners.....This list does not know any barriers of time, age or gender.

Someday your name will come to the fore, will come to the headline of news, will come to the top of your bloodline's feats. But for this to come about, you take action now, you be stubborn now, you know no rest now and you have your modest start.

#vocab

As a writer—of as-yet-modest calibre—I'm responsible for everything leaping out of this channel by word of mouth. So, I'm not willing to enrich your English, or IELTS, journey with pinky motivation, resent materials and whatnot—I'm here to show you the beauty of the language which you can see, feel, absorb and express.