Task 2 (40m): 40:00
task 2 • double_questionMinimum 250 words (40 mins)
In modern society, debates regarding space exploration investments vs terrestrial poverty alleviation 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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