1: NOMINALISATION

NOMINALISATION = Verb → Noun (Academic Tone)

Definition: When we change a verb into a noun, writing becomes more

formal and suitable for IELTS Band 7+.

EXAMPLES

Verb → Noun → Band-7 Sentence

1. pollute → pollution → Air pollution is increasing rapidly.

2. decide → decision → The decision to ban plastic bags has reduced

waste.

3. improve → improvement → There has been major improvement in

public transport.

4. protect → protection → Wildlife protection requires government

support.

5. develop → development → The development of technology has

changed communication.

Verb → Noun List (10 items):

1. decide → decision 2. improve → improvement

3. develop → development 4. protect → protection

5. pollute → pollution 6. educate → education

7. increase → increase 8. reduce → reduction

9. fail → failure 10. grow → growth

10 Ready to use Band-7 Sentences:

1. The decision to ban cars reduced traffic.
2. There has been major improvement in healthcare.

3. Rapid development of technology affects society.

4. Wildlife protection requires global cooperation.

5. Air pollution has become a critical issue.

6. Quality education is essential for progress.

7. The increase in online jobs is noticeable.

8. The reduction of plastic waste is necessary.

9. The failure of government policies affects people.

10. Economic growth can improve living standards.

2: ARTICLES (a, an, the, Ø)

ARTICLES – Simple Rules for IELTS

Rules:

1. a/an = first time / not specific

Example: a problem, an idea

2. the = specific / previously mentioned

Example: the problem, the idea

3. Ø = general idea / uncountable noun

Example: Ø education, Ø pollution

Sentences with “a/an”

1. A problem in cities is heavy traffic.

2. A solution is needed immediately.

3. A child needs proper guidance.

4. An important factor is education.

5. A government should support health services.

6. An increase in fuel prices worries people.

7. A teacher must motivate students.

8. An effective method is recycling.

9. A challenge for parents is screen time.

10. An example is Singapore’s strict rules.

11. Pollution is a major issue in the modern world.

12. A solution is recycling.

Sentences with “The”

1. The problem is getting worse every year.

2. The government needs stricter laws.

3. The environment must be protected.

4. The solution has several benefits.

5. The rise in pollution worries scientists.

6. The education system needs improvement.

7. The internet has changed communication.

8. The population is increasing rapidly.

9. The law encouraged people to recycle.

10. The region suffers from water shortages.

11. The solution is effective in cities.

Sentences with “Ø” (no article)
1. Education is essential for success.

2. Pollution affects millions of people.

3. Technology is changing the world.

4. Research shows positive results.

5. Climate change is a global issue.

6. Poverty remains a serious challenge.

7. Crime is increasing in big cities.

8. Recycling helps protect nature.

9. Health is the most valuable asset.

10. Traffic congestion is common everywhere.

3 : PREPOSITIONS (Guaranteed Band-7

Collocations)
COMMON PREPOSITION PAIRS

increase in, decrease in, solution to, impact on, focus on, reason for,
contribution to, effect on, rise in, reduction in

READY TO USE SENTENCES:

1. There has been an increase in crime/unemployment.

2. A decrease in crime was observed last year.

3. A good solution to pollution is recycling.

4. Social media has a strong impact on teenagers.

5. The main reason for obesity is poor diet.

6. Governments must focus on renewable energy.

7. A good solution to pollution is recycling.

8. The main reason for obesity is unhealthy food.

9. Social media has a strong impact on teenagers.

10. Governments should focus on renewable energy.

11. Education makes a major contribution to economic growth.

12. Stress has a negative effect on mental health.

13. A rise in fuel prices affects transport.

14. A reduction in waste can protect the environment.

4: MODALS (Academic Tone)

MODALS FOR ACADEMIC TONE : These words help avoid strong
opinions and give a professional tone.

may, might, can, could, tends to, is likely to, is unlikely to, has to, should,
must

READY TO USE BAND-7 SENTENCES:

1. Online learning may replace some classroom teaching.

2. Pollution could decrease with strict laws.

3. Cities are likely to grow in the future.

4. Junk food tends to cause health issues.

5. Online education may replace classroom learning.

6. Pollution might decrease with strict laws.

7. Public transport could reduce traffic.

8. Governments should invest in healthcare.

9. People must follow safety rules.

10. Climate change is likely to worsen.

11. Crime rates are unlikely to fall without action.

12. Urbanisation tends to increase housing demand.

13. Students have to submit assignments on time.

14. Technology can improve communication.

5: HELPING VERBS
AM (Used with I + present continuous / present state)

1. I am focusing on improving my writing skills.

2. I am analysing the reasons behind this issue.

3. I am considering both viewpoints in this discussion.

4. I am highlighting the importance of government action.

5. I am presenting arguments that support this claim.

6. I am examining how this trend affects society.

7. I am emphasising the need for better policies.

8. I am outlining possible solutions to the problem.

9. I am discussing whether this development is positive or negative.

10. I am suggesting practical steps that can be taken.

IS (Used with he/she/it + present continuous/present state)

1. Technology is transforming the way people work.

2. Pollution is becoming a major global concern.

3. Online learning is gaining popularity worldwide.

4. The government is implementing new laws.

5. Social media is influencing young people’s behaviour.

6. The situation is getting worse every year.

7. Modern education is shifting towards digital platforms.

8. Public transport is improving in many cities.

9. The economy is experiencing rapid growth.

10. The policy is designed to reduce waste.

ARE (Used with you/we/they + present continuous/present state)

1. Many people are facing financial challenges.

2. Students are demanding better learning facilities.

3. Governments are taking action to reduce pollution.

4. Cities are becoming increasingly crowded.

5. We are witnessing a rise in online shopping.

6. You are contributing to environmental protection by recycling.

7. Researchers are discovering new solutions.

8. Citizens are expecting more accountability.

9. Companies are investing in renewable energy.

10. Young people are adopting healthier lifestyles.

WAS (past continuous / past state: singular)

1. The issue was ignored for many years.

2. Public transport was considered inadequate.

3. Education quality was improving before the pandemic.

4. Pollution was higher in previous decades.

5. The policy was effective in reducing crime.

6. The city was expanding rapidly.

7. Online learning was seen as less reliable.

8. Healthcare was underfunded for a long time.

9. Technology was advancing slower earlier.

10. Job security was becoming a major concern.

WERE (past continuous / past state: plural + you)

1. Many cities were struggling with traffic congestion.

2. People were migrating to urban areas.

3. Schools were adopting modern teaching methods.

4. Governments were failing to address corruption.

5. Prices were rising quickly.

6. Public services were improving steadily.

7. Scientists were warning about climate change.

8. Communities were facing water shortages.

9. Children were suffering from poor nutrition.

10. Several countries were cooperating to reduce emissions.

HAS (present perfect, singular)

1. The government has introduced stricter regulations.

2. Technology has improved communication worldwide.

3. Air quality has declined in many cities.

4. Online shopping has become extremely common.

5. Healthcare has advanced significantly.

6. Social media has changed how people interact.

7. Crime has decreased due to surveillance.

8. Education has shifted towards digital tools.

9. The economy has recovered after the crisis.

10. Climate change has become a global threat.

HAVE (present perfect, plural + I/you/we/they)

1. Many people have expressed concern over rising costs.

2. Researchers have identified several causes of obesity.

3. Governments have implemented new strategies.

4. Students have benefited from online resources.

5. We have seen rapid technological growth.

6. You have highlighted an important issue.

7. Families have adopted healthier eating habits.

8. They have supported environmental campaigns.

9. Job opportunities have increased in recent years.

10. Young adults have embraced remote working.

HAD (past perfect)

1. The government had failed to address the problem earlier.

2. Many families had experienced financial difficulties.

3. The policy had reduced crime before it was removed.

4. Technology had changed society even before social media arrived.

5. Schools had adopted new systems.

6. Prices had risen dramatically.

7. Experts had warned about climate issues.

8. People had lost trust in the authorities.

9. Healthcare had improved compared to the past.

10. The population had grown significantly.

HAS BEEN (present perfect continuous, singular)

1. The government has been working on education reforms.

2. Pollution has been increasing steadily.

3. Technology has been shaping modern lifestyles.

4. The company has been investing in innovation.

5. Crime has been decreasing due to strict laws.

6. Public interest has been rising.

7. The population has been growing rapidly.

8. The situation has been improving slowly.

9. The transport system has been expanding.

10. Healthcare has been developing new treatments.

HAVE BEEN (present perfect continuous, plural + I/you/we/they)

1. Many people have been demanding stricter laws.

2. Students have been relying on digital learning tools.

3. Cities have been increasing their green spaces.

4. Scientists have been researching climate solutions.

5. Governments have been cooperating internationally.

6. Prices have been rising due to inflation.

7. Companies have been adopting new technologies.

8. We have been facing economic pressure.

9. Young people have been using social media excessively.

10. Citizens have been calling for transparency.

HAD BEEN (past perfect continuous)

1. People had been complaining about pollution for years.

2. Cities had been expanding without planning.

3. Prices had been rising before regulations were introduced.

4. Businesses had been struggling due to competition.

5. Students had been requesting better facilities.

6. Governments had been ignoring environmental warnings.

7. Scientists had been researching a vaccine.

8. Families had been relocating to urban areas.

9. Crime rates had been increasing steadily.

10. Public transport had been deteriorating.

WILL (future)

1. The government will need to invest in public transport.

2. Pollution levels will rise without action.

3. Online learning will become more common.

4. Technology will continue to advance.

5. The population will increase in major cities.

6. Crime will decrease with strict policies.

7. Renewable energy will replace fossil fuels.

8. Healthcare will improve with new research.

9. Costs will remain high in the future.

10. Education systems will adopt digital platforms.

WILL BE (Use: future state, future passive, future prediction in

formal writing)

1. New regulations will be implemented to control pollution.

2. Public transport systems will be upgraded to reduce traffic congestion.

3. Advanced technologies will be used to improve healthcare services.

4. Online education will be adopted by more universities.

5. More strict environmental standards will be required in the future.

6. Job opportunities will be influenced significantly by automation.

7. Renewable energy will be prioritised by governments.

8. Social values will be shaped by digital media.

9. New infrastructure will be constructed to support growing populations.

10. Educational reforms will be necessary to meet modern demands.

WILL HAVE TO (Use: future obligation; strong prediction about

what must be done)

1. Governments will have to invest more in public healthcare.

2. Individuals will have to adopt eco-friendly habits to protect the

environment.

3. Schools will have to incorporate digital learning into their curriculum.

4. Cities will have to improve waste-management systems.

5. Employers will have to provide remote-working options.

6. Countries will have to cooperate to address climate change.

7. Students will have to develop stronger technological skills.

8. Authorities will have to enforce stricter safety regulations.

9. Families will have to manage rising living costs carefully.

10. Governments will have to tighten laws to reduce crime rates.

WILL BE ABLE TO (Future Ability / Capacity)

1. In the future, governments will be able to monitor pollution more

accurately using advanced technology.

2. Students will be able to access high-quality education from anywhere

in the world.

3. Healthcare systems will be able to treat more diseases due to medical

innovation.

4. Cities will be able to manage traffic better with smart transport

systems.

5. Farmers will be able to increase production through modern

techniques.

6. People will be able to work remotely without compromising

productivity.

7. Universities will be able to provide personalised learning experiences.

8. Authorities will be able to reduce crime using improved surveillance.

9. Poor communities will be able to benefit from government subsidies.

10. Companies will be able to automate repetitive tasks efficiently.

WILL LIKELY” (High Probability, Academic Tone)

1. Urban populations will likely continue to grow in the coming decades.

2. Climate-related disasters will likely become more frequent.

3. Online learning will likely dominate the education sector.

4. Fuel prices will likely rise due to increased demand.

5. Public transport usage will likely increase if fares are reduced.

6. Automation will likely replace low-skilled jobs.

7. Traditional shopping will likely decline as e-commerce expands.

8. Criminal activities will likely decrease with strict enforcement.

9. Renewable energy will likely become the global standard.

10. Income inequality will likely widen without government action.

IS GOING TO (Planned / Predictable Future)

1. The government is going to introduce new environmental regulations.

2. The population is going to increase significantly in urban areas.

3. Technology is going to transform the job market.

4. Public spending is going to rise due to healthcare demands.

5. Traffic congestion is going to worsen without investment.

6. Consumer behaviour is going to shift toward online platforms.

7. Education is going to become more personalised through AI.

8. Water scarcity is going to affect many developing countries.

9. The economy is going to depend heavily on digital industries.

10. Pollution is going to damage ecosystems further.

OUGHT TO (Strong Recommendation, Formal Tone)

1. Governments ought to prioritise renewable energy sources.

2. Schools ought to include financial education in their curriculum.

3. Factories ought to follow strict environmental guidelines.

4. Citizens ought to be encouraged to recycle regularly.

5. Authorities ought to invest more in public transport.

6. Parents ought to monitor their children’s screen time.

7. Companies ought to provide safer working conditions.

8. Universities ought to reduce tuition fees for low-income students.

9. Media organisations ought to avoid spreading misinformation.

10. Communities ought to support local businesses.

MUST (Strong Necessity / Obligation)

1. Governments must take immediate action to address climate change.

2. Schools must provide equal opportunities to all students.

3. Industries must reduce carbon emissions.

4. Citizens must be aware of their responsibilities towards society.

5. Public transport must be improved to reduce traffic.

6. Governments must regulate the use of harmful chemicals.

7. Corruption must be eliminated for economic development.

8. Healthcare systems must be strengthened.

9. Waste management must become more efficient.

10. Countries must cooperate to solve global challenges.

SHOULD BE (Advisory, Formal + Soft Suggestion)

1. Education should be accessible to everyone regardless of income.

2. Public parks should be maintained properly to encourage outdoor

activities.

3. Food safety standards should be monitored regularly.

4. Online platforms should be regulated to protect users.

5. Traffic rules should be enforced more strictly.

6. Renewable energy should be promoted in all sectors.

7. Government spending should be transparent.

8. Children should be taught digital literacy at an early age.

9. Healthcare services should be affordable for all citizens.

10. Waste disposal should be managed more responsibly.

6: BAND 7 PHRASES (Templates)

Introduction:

1. It is often argued that…

2. Many people believe that…

3. This essay will discuss several reasons for this trend.

4. There is no doubt that…

5. It is widely accepted that…

6. This essay will discuss…

7. Some people claim that…

8. It is commonly thought that…

9. A growing number of people think…

10. The issue of ___ has become increasingly important.

11. Recent studies suggest that…

Body Paragraphs:

1. One significant reason is that…

2. This trend can be attributed to…

3. A commonly cited example is…

4. Another key consideration is…

5. Another key point is that…

6. This leads to…

7. As a result,…

8. On the other hand,…

9. In addition,…

10. It can be argued that…

11. Supporters of this view believe that…

Conclusion:

1. In conclusion, it is clear that…

2. Overall, the evidence suggests that…

3. It is likely that this trend will continue.

4. To sum up,…

5. Therefore, it can be said that…

6. In the future,…

7. Taking everything into account,…

8. The issue requires immediate attention.

9. The best way forward is to…

10. Ultimately, the solution depends on…

7: 5-MINUTE PARAGRAPH PRACTICE
Topics:
1. Many people believe online education will replace classroom learning.
2. Many people believe automation will reduce employment
opportunities.
3. Some people think stricter laws are needed to reduce pollution.
4. Obesity is becoming a major health concern in many countries.
5. Some people argue that exams are not an effective way to measure
ability.
6. Many people believe governments should invest more in public
transport.

write 3-4 sentences only using:

one nominalisation
one preposition
one modal
one Band-7 phrase
CLASS TASK:

Convert the verb to a noun and rewrite the sentence.

1. People pollute cities > City pollution is rising.

2. Governments improve healthcare > Major improvement in healthcare

is needed.

3. Students decide their careers > The decision to choose a career is

important.

Fill in: a / an / the / Ø

1. ___ environment is polluted.

2. ___ government must act.
3. Pollution is ___ big issue.
4. Education is ___ important part of development.

Answers:

1. The environment
2. The government
3. a big issue
4. an important part

Fill in the preposition:

1. The rise ___ prices is worrying.

2. One solution ___ traffic is better buses.
3. Social media affects teenagers and has a big impact __ them.

Answers:

1. in
2. to
3. on

Rewrite using a modal:

1. Technology increases unemployment.

2. Advertising makes people buy things.

Answers:

1. Technology may increase unemployment.

2. Advertising could make people buy things.

READY MODEL ANSWER:

Topic1:
Many people believe that online education will replace classroom
learning. One significant reason for this trend is the rapid development of
digital tools, which may offer greater flexibility. Overall, the evidence
suggests that online learning could become more common.

Topic 2:
Many experts argue that automation will reduce job opportunities. One
major result of technological progress is the rapid replacement of manual
labour, which may increase unemployment. Overall, the evidence
suggests that governments must prepare workers for digital skills.

Topic 3:
Many people think stricter environmental laws are essential. The
implementation of effective policies could reduce pollution levels and
protect the environment from long-term damage. It is widely accepted
that stronger regulation is necessary.

Topic 4:
Obesity has become a major global concern. One important reason for
this issue is the increasing consumption of fast food, which might harm
public health. This trend can be attributed to sedentary lifestyles and
poor diets.

Topic 5:
It is often argued that exams are not the best way to measure student
ability. The evaluation of skills through written tests may fail to reflect real
performance in practical situations. A commonly cited example is
students who excel in projects but not in formal exams.

Topic 6:
Many people believe public transport needs more funding. Increased
investment in buses and trains could reduce traffic congestion in large
cities. To sum up, better transport systems offer long-term benefits for
society.

Fill in the blanks:

One significant reason is that _______.

Students can add anything. It builds confidence.