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introduction
(the 
thesis statement
) will be similar in content to the
conclusion
of your essay. In other words, the 
conclusion
is 
rephrasing
the
thesis statement
. Let’s look at what this means:

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Here, again, is the template for the
 introduction
of an academic essay:
Introduction
Broad statement
about topic
More specific
statement about topic
(optional)
Thesis Statement:
(Answers question)
 

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Exercise:
Write an introduction to the essay question below. Use the template to guide
you. Give yourself 5 minutes to complete this exercise:
 
Many people believe that strong tradition helps to civilise a nation
and that governments should therefore subsidise musicians, theatre
companies, actors and artists.
 
Explain whether you agree or disagree with this statement and what
you think governments should do to promote the traditional cultural
heritage of a country.
 

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Introduction
Broad statement
about topic
More specific
statement about
topic (optional)
Thesis Statement:
(Answers
question)

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Practice writing an introduction in the space below.

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Here is an example of an 
introduction
to the question above:
Introduction
Broad statement
about topic
Many countries’ cultures are preserved by
the strong tradition inherent in the music,
art and theatre of that country. 
More specific
statement about topic
(optional)
It has been argued that the government
should pay to promote the uniqueness of a
country’s culture by subsidising the artists,
musicians and actors which keep culture
alive. 
Thesis Statement:
(Answers question)
I agree that a government should fund its
citizens’ cultural pursuits, since part of a
government’s responsibility includes the
preservation of its people’s own unique
cultural traditions.

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Tip:
Make sure you 
do not copy
the IELTS question into your essay.
You must rephrase
the IELTS question, or the words you have copied will not be counted in your final word
count. Repeat the idea, but use different vocabulary words and a different sentence
structure.
 

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Now let’s look at a sample 
conclusion
to this essay. Notice how the 
thesis statement
and the 
conclusion
are also the same idea, but rephrased. This can be a useful way to
begin and end your essay, and will give your essay a sense of coherence.
Conclusion
·
Begins with “In
conclusion,” or “To
sum up,”
·
Restates Thesis
Statement
·
Does not introduce
new ideas
In conclusion, I believe that
governments should provide venues
and offer grants and subsidies to
artists and musicians of traditional
music and art, to maintain the
strong tradition of the country.