MUET Writing Handouts

MUET Writing Task 1 (40%) Vocabulary The following words and phrases will help you describe trends: Nouns

a rise an increase a surge a growth a peak

Phrase s

a fluctuation a variation a period of stability a plateau a a a a

Verbs

fall decrease decline dip

to to to to to to

rise increase surge grow peak skyrocket

to fluctuate to vary to to to to to to

fall decrease decline dip dive plunge

Adverb s

to show an upward trend to show a downward trend to hit the highest point to hit the lowest point to reach a peak to show some fluctuation to fluctuate wildly to remain stable to remain static to remain unchanged to stay constant to reach a plateau to level of to flatten out the highest the lowest the second highest the third highest compared to compared with relative to sharply suddenly rapidly abruptly dramatically significantly steadily considerably markedly slightly gently gradually wildly

Adjective s

sharp sudden rapid abrupt dramatic steep significant steady considerable marked slight gentle gradual

Positive

Cheap Large Good Bad Striking Profitable Cheaper Larger Better Worse More striking More profitable Cheapest Largest Best Worst Most striking Most profitable

Compara tive

Superlati ve

Title Introduction/Overvie w Overall trend

Body/ Development Key Features Analysis of Synthesis of Data (Numbers/ Trends/ Changes)

Conclusion

The chart/graph shows ____________ The chart/ graph show the changes in _____ from ______ (time frame; year to year; month to month) The report highlights___ Increasing popularity/ decreasing popularity/ growing dependency. Decreasing dependency on ____ The choice of ___ has changed/has not changed drastically/significantly over _____ (time frame) Employment levels fell ____ There was a significant fall in petrol price ___ Analyse to show a breakdown. Compare and contrast the data. Analyse the following: a) Percentage · Increase · Decrease · Drop · Rise b) Constant (No change) c) Expert opinion d) Statement given Increase in ______ Decrease in _______ Higher preference in ______ Lower preference in _____ Statements and quotes given

Guidelines Dos · A title needs to be written and underlined · Write a minimum of 3 paragraphs (Introduction, body and conclusion). · Understand what the axes or the percentage represent. · Understand what the important stages of the flowchart or diagram and the order. · Focus on the key information or important trends. · Look for ways to compare data. · Use sequence expressions e.g: ‘first of all’, ‘after that’, ‘at the same time’, ‘next’, ‘finally’ · Think about tenses and time, particularly when comparing data. · Describe and report information. · Organize your information clearly. You will need an : (1) introduction (2)body (3) conclusion · Read through what you have written. Don’ts

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Don’t start writing immediately. Do not copy the question or the instruction. Don’t repeat the same words in the chart in your essay. Do not include information that is not on the graph, diagram or chart. Don’t give opinions. Do not spend longer than 40 minutes on this task.

MUET Writing Task 2 (60%)

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Do task 2 first, because it is worth more mark and easier. Don’t waste too much time on Task 1. You must complete both tasks. Avoid all informal ways of writing. Relax before the test! Don’t write statements that are too general. Back up your statements with facts. Have at least 5 paragraphs

Framework: Paragraphs Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4

Paragraph 5

Details Introduction and statement of your opinion A Good Introduction is divided into 3 parts. 1. Current Situation/Commentary 2. Stand 3. Thesis Statement/Outline · Support opinion with facts and details · 2 or 3 well developed points Paragraph Structure · Strong, consistent and clear · List opposing points (PEE) · Explain your position 1. Points · Review your strong 2. Elaboration arguments (Agree/ Disagree) 3. Example · Make conclusion clear and concise · Government/ Society/ individual

Think also about: 1. -

The short term, midterm, and long term effect Example: Smoking Short term = Bad breath/yellow teeth Midterm = Afordability/waste of money Long term = Health problems such as lung cancer

2. -

Individual, society, and government Example: Recycling Individual = Practice the 3R’s (Reduce, reuse, recycle) Society = Community collection/fund raising Government = Hold recycling campaigns

Examples of HOOKS

a) b) c) d) e) f)

ACADEMIC WRITING TEMPLATE Title: _________________________________ INTRODUCTION

1ST POINT

2ND POINT

3RD POINT

CONCLUSION