Simon’s ielts writing task 2

4) Is it possible to completely agree/disagree without mentioning the other side?
Yes. I chose to completely agree, and I mentioned the negatives of the other view. However, you 
don't have to mention the other side at all. You can simply support your opinion in both main 
paragraphs. 
5) Do we write "life on Earth" or "the life on Earth"?
It's normal in English to write "life on Earth". It's best to learn this as a fixed phrase; don't worry about 
why we don't say "the life". 
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Sunday, September 11, 2016 
IELTS Vocabulary: band 7-9 phrases 
Here's a list of the good vocabulary from my 'climate change' 
essay
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represents a major threat to 
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tackle this issue 
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reduce the human impact 
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to prevent, or at least mitigate, climate change 
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limit the carbon dioxide emissions 
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impose “green taxes” on drivers 
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other polluters 
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invest in renewable energy production 
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energy efficient 
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voting for politicians who propose to tackle climate change 
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the consequences will be disastrous 
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not optimistic that we would be able to cope 
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rise in sea levels 
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people would be displaced 
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the means to safeguard low-lying areas 
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forced to migrate to nearby cities 
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the potential for human suffering would be huge 

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outbreaks of disease and famine 
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increased homelessness and poverty 
Remember: if you want a high score in writing task 2, you need to use good 'topic vocabulary' like the 
examples above.