Task 2 (40m): 40:00
task 2 • discussionMinimum 250 words (40 mins)
In modern society, debates regarding global climate change, renewable energy & carbon taxation have intensified across global forums. Analyze the core arguments, implications, and practical measures relevant to this subject.
Band 8–9 Vocabulary Assistant
Context Searchincrease(grow, rise, go up)
Collocations:
• experience a marked increase
• exponential surge
• rapid proliferation
decrease(fall, drop, decline)
Collocations:
• precipitous decline
• gradual contraction
• significant diminution
problem(issue, trouble, difficulty)
Collocations:
• formidable challenge
• pressing dilemma
• insurmountable impediment
important(key, main, vital)
Collocations:
• of paramount importance
• pivotal role
• categorical imperative
show(display, reveal, indicate)
Collocations:
• clearly illustrates
• serves to exemplify
• empirically corroborates
change(difference, shift)
Collocations:
• profound transformation
• structural shift
• paradigm change
help(assist, support)
Collocations:
• facilitate progress
• bolster economic growth
• foster collaboration
think(believe, feel)
Collocations:
• firmly contend that
• many scholars postulate
• critics assert
big(large, huge)
Collocations:
• substantial proportion
• profound implications
• extensive ramifications
bad(harmful, damaging)
Collocations:
• detrimental impact
• deleterious consequences
• highly adverse effects
Academic Linking Phrases
Concession & Contrast
Cause & Consequence
Exemplification
Conclusion & Synthesis
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