VIP Class Notes (Li)[S]

Choose an IELTs writing question.

Vocabulary

take a break/rest

daydream: dream during daytime

doze off: start to fall asleep during the day

view/perceive/opinion

strike a balance between work and life/to balance work and life

pop stars/celebrities/idols

learn about/know/find out

awareness: knowledge that something exists 意识

eg. Many brands are spending a lot of money to increase brand awareness.

eg. Public awareness of the problem will make officials take it more seriously.

show up/appear/star 

take a stroll – go for a walk

Grammar

society vs. social 

society (n)  – large group of people

eg. Society is changing really quickly.

social (adj) – activities you do

eg. I am a social drinker so I only drink when my friends are.

eg. There are many social events in SH.

many – countable

meetings/people/cars/buses/animals – countable

eg, many meetings

much – uncountable

time/stress/drinks/money/ice/butter-uncountable

Not so much meetings.

I just want to give myself some pressure to learn something.

Maybe for study after one years.

Yesterday, I started to learn some IELTS tests and I fell asleep.

Revised: 

Not so many meetings.

I just want to give myself some pressure to learn more effectively/study harder.   

Maybe for study after one year. 

Yesterday, I started to do/practice some IELTS test papers/past year papers, but I fell asleep.

How do people keep awake when they’re tired? 

One method is to listen to music, especially loud music. develop this point (eg. include an example)

Another one is to drink some tea or coffee. The second way is maybe five minutes just go around, do some stretches.

Revised: 

Another method is to drink some tea or coffee/caffeinated drinks such as tea or coffee. The last thing that I can think of, is maybe  to spend five minutes to just go for a walk/take a stroll or do some stretches.

Why do people feel tired nowadays? 

Maybe I think it’s about inner statement, has something with inner state and outside. Social is really change faster. You may feel some stress and be a more competitive person. I think this is one reason and one reason is you have to manage your life and to make a balance between your work and your life. As for me, I think I not feel tired so much. When I feel tired, I will do some balance just like walking and daydreaming.

Revised:

Maybe I think it depends on how you view it/perceive it. It involves balancing your inner and outer self/state. Society is constantly changing. First, you may feel some stressed therefore you become more competitive person. The other reason is you have to manage your life and to make a balance your work and life. As for me, I think I don’t feel so tired. When I feel tired, I will try to relax by walking or daydreaming.

point -> example/explanation/detail (eg. your personal experience)

* express your opinion/reasons first then give communicate your point

*in the speaking exam, you want to have a relaxed conversation, especially in parts 1 and 3

*try to use everyday expressions, phrases etc. – don’t overuse academic vocabulary

Do people usually buy stuff after watching advertisements? 

I think it’s a good way to sell products. Many people will be affected by the advertisements. Some advertisements will make the products look more attractive and more easy to use. In some advertisements, some popular stars will show in the advertisements so some people if their fan, they will buy the products. The advertisement increase the touch with customers so more and more people will see the products with advertisements. So when they want to buy something they will think about the advertisement and they will choose this one.

Revised: 

I think it’s a good way/idea to sell products. Many people will be affected by the advertisements. Some advertisements will make the products look more attractive and easier to use. In some advertisements, Some pop stars/celebrities will show up/appear/star in the advertisement so some people will buy the products if they are a fan of the celebrity. Advertisements help to increase product awareness so more and more people will know/learn about the products through advertisements. So when they want to choose a product, they are more likely to the product with an advertisement.

Pronunciation

walking – woh-k

working – wer-k

celebrities – sir-le-bri-tees