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Describe a sport that you only have watched before but have not played yourself. Introduction. Sports is something that everybody enjoys to play and watch. This really disconnects us from the real world and makes us totally engrossed in the game. Playing sports helps to strengthen our physical and mental strength while watching it also can give an adrenaline rush if the game reaches a tough competition. - What it is Here I am going to talk about football and it's my most favorite game all over the world and people are die hard fans of this game. In my country India people are cricket fans they enjoy playing and watching cricket and football is less played compared to cricket. - When you watched it. I am a cricket fan and I have played this game regularly since my childhood. Recently our city council decided to organize all outdoor games in the sports club and the motive was to promote sports so they included football teams from nearby towns. In summer all this games

COMMON LINES AND OPINIONS




PERSONAL OPINION :            


To my mind. To way of thinking. I am convicted that it. Strikes me that. It is my firm belief   that.  I am inclined  to believe  that it seems to me that  as far as   I am   concerned I   think that  the  en


TO  list  advantages 

 And  Disadvantages: 

 

One  advantage of , Another advantage of one other advantage of , A  further advantage of  the  main  advantage of , The   greatest  advantage of , the  first  advantage of   the first  advantage  of  riding  a motorbike in a large metropolis is that  of not getting caught in  major  congestion 


         One   disadvantages  of .  Another  disadvantage  of one  other disadvantages  of , A  further disadvantage  of the  main disadvantages  of , the greatest disadvantage of , the first d disadvantage   of  driving  a  car in a  large  metropolis is that  of finding  a  parking  space. 



To  list  points 

Firstly , first of all  in the   first  place , secondly , thirdly , to start/ begin with , we  have  to address  the  inadequacies   within the education  system before we can tackle unemployment fully 

To  list points : 

Firstly , first of all  in the first place secondly , thirdly to start / begin with  , we  have  to address the inadequacies within  the education system  before we can tackle unemployment  fully 


To  list points in a  

 Specific  sequence ;




First , to  start / begin  with , first  of all the home secretary  will make an introductory speech  

CONTINUING -  secondly , after this /  that  afterwards , then , next , the prime minister    will speak 

CONCLUDING -  finally , lastly , last but not least the chancellor of the exchequer will announce the   new budget 


To add more points 

To  the same topic :



What is more , furthermore , apart from this / that , in addition ( to this )  , moreover , besides  ( this ) ….. not to mention the fact that your choice of career is a fundamental decision which will influence the rest of  your life 

 Not only  is your  choice of career a fundamental  decision , but  it is also one 

 That will  influence the rest of your  life 

Your  choice of  career is both a fundamental decision and  something that will influence the rest of your life 




To  refer to other sources: 

With reference to according to the latest  scientific research . the use of mobile  phones can be damaging to one’s health in the long run 



To express cause : 

The man was acquitted of the crime , because  , owing to the  fact that , due to the fact that , on the grounds that  since as there wasn’t  any  substantial  evidence .  


In view of , because of .owing to the lack  of  substantial  evidence the man  was acquitted of the crime 

There was a lack of substantial  evidence for this reason  the man was acquitted 

Seeing that there was  a  lack  of substantial evidence  , the man was acquitted 

 The  man is to be retired now that some new evidence has come  to light 

 


To express effect : 

There was sudden deluge : thus ,   therefore , so consequently , as a result , as a consequence . he sprinted home 



To express purpose : 

Due to the  storm . the pilot decided    to turn back , so that the flight would not be jeopardized 

Due to the storm , the pilot decided to turn back , so as to  / in order to avoid jeopardizing the flight .was  jeopardized 

They purchased the old mansion with the purpose  / intention of  converting  it into  a luxury hotel 




No -2 


To emphasise a   point :  

Indeed  , naturally , clearly  , obviously . of course , needless to say , the scheme was bound  to fail  due 


To  express reality : 

It is a fact that ,in effect in fact as matter of fact  the fact of the matter is  (that ) , actually , in practice  indeed  , smoking  over a long  period of time will  seriously increase  the risk of heart disease 


To  give examples : 

For instance , for example  , by establishing day – care center across the country . working mothers can be  encouraged to resume their careers 

By  providing  incentives such as ,like day – care  center working  mothers are encouraged to   resume their careers if working   mothers are resume their then the provision of incentives  particularly, in particular, especially  day – care  center is essential 


 

To make  general  statements :

As a ( general )  rule , by  and large , Generally ,in  general  ,on the whole , countries nearer the equator have warmer  climates. 






To make partially 

Correct statements :

  Up  to a point , to a certain extent/ degree, to some extent / degree , in a sense, in way , to a limited  extent  this is true but  computers  will always need human input 

To  express limit  of  knowledge: 

To the best of my  knowledge, as far as  I know , canary  wharf is the tallest  building in London 



To  state other  people’s opinion:

It is popularly  believed that , people often claim that .it is often alleged that ,some 

People  argue that , many argue that .most  people   feel that ,some people point out that  wealth will bring happiness. Contrary to popular belief , wealth  does  not 

 Necessarily  bring  happiness


To make  contrasting  points: 

It is a well-know  fact that living  in the city is harmful to one ‘s health yet ,however ,

Nevertheless .but .even so. still . nonetheless . a lot of people move to the city ever  year in search of better future  Although .even though , regardless of the fact that , in spite  of the fact that .dispirit  the fact that while it is a  well-  known  fact that living in the   city is harmful to one ‘s health . a lot  of people  move  to the city every 

Year in  search of a better future . 

To express  balance 

(the other side of the  argument ): 

Opponents of using  animals in experiments argue , clime , believe that  alternative  methods  of testing can always  be used 

While it  is true to say that genetic  engineering  holds  the key  to solving many of the world’s serious problems . in fact it should be viewed with caution . 

The fact that a great number of university  graduates  cannot find employment  contradicts  the belief/ idea  that a  university education is the key to a successful  career , 


Negative  addition: 

Neither smoking nor consuming too much alcohol are considered healthy

Smoking is not considered healthy: nor , neither is consuming too much alcohol.

Smoking is not considered  healthy and  consuming  too much   alcohol  isn’t , either.  

To express exception : 

He had collected every edition  of the magazine apart from , but , except  (for )  one.

To clarify / rephrase 

In  other  words,  that is to say , to put it another way , if  you drive more carefully 

You are less likely to have an accident . 



No – 3 

To express similarity : 

Brushing your  teeth  daily  is fundamental for good  oral hyiene; similarly , /likewise ,/ in the same way , not eating food containing  sugar  in – between meals also  promotes oral hygiene. 

To give an  alternative: 

We could  use (either ) a chain – saw  or an axe .

 We could use an axe .on the other  hand . alternatively . a chain-saw would be simpler and faster . 

To  express condition :

  • His father  promised  to buy  him  a car on the condition  that . provided ( that )  , only if , as long  as  he passed  his exams to enter university. 

  • In the event  of a fire  alarm . in the event  that , if a fire alarm should ring . leave  by the nearest fire quickly and quietly  

  •  Take  a map in case you  become disorientated 

  • Do you happen to know  whether ( or not )  this  is the most  direct  route ?

  • You should call her other wise  , or ( else )  she  will  start to become worried .  

To express the consequence of  a condition : 

The price of underground  tickets is  due  to  increase again; consequently  , then ,so  in which case , I will start taking the bus .

 I ‘m  hoping to get paid  today : if so , I ‘ll be  going  out tonight . it not  otherwise, it ‘ll be another night  in front of the TV. 

To  express  comparison : 

My best  friend is  as intelligent  as. More  intelligent than , twice as intelligent as . less intelligent than me. 

To  conclude  :

Finally . lastly  all  in all  taking  everything into account/  consideration  on the whole . all  things considered.  

 In conclusion  , on balance . for the above mentioned  reasons . therefore I feel that 

 To sum up it is  unlikely that there will be peace in all the countries of the world  concurrently 

Time : 

  • Press the button when . whenever, before, until  till after the right comes on

  •  there have   been no earthquakes since July last year.

  • He saw her  as he was  leaving the shop . he saw her while he was  waiting.

  • I never see him now that his hours have changed 

Relatives: 

  • It was those people over  there  who / that did  it .

  • That’s  the  witness whose  testimony will be heard later in today 

  •  That’s the judge who/that will  be tried. 

  • That’s  the law court where  you  will  be tried

  •  That’ s the women who/ whom/ that  I think was responsible .





Reference : 

I am writing to advise you of a meeting  regarding , concerning the upcoming award presentation  ceremony 

I  am  writing with respect  / reference / regard . to  in to regard/ reference to your  recently  published article on vivisection. 

Summarising :

In  short. Briefly . to put it briefly his performance on stage was fantastic .



COMMON  LINES



  1.  There is a drastic change in each and every field due to rapid advancement in technology.

  2. Due to rapid advancement in technology. the pace  of life has increased 

  3. Modern technology has entered each and every field. 

  4. Modern technology has drastically affected  the way of living

  5. The fast – pace development today is bringing comforts and luxuries in life. But it also has some undesirable effects. 

  6. The standard of living  and  cost of living  is increasing day by day 

  7. As population is increasing. competition is becoming tough to  withstand 

  8.  There is a stiff competition nowadays  in  each and every filed

  9. Due to advancement in technology , the world has become a smaller place 

  10. People have become more materialistic and  money –minded 

  11.  We have now entered an age of globalization.

  12. Although formal education begins in a classroom. home is the place where one learns the lessons of life 

  13. Education widens a person’s mental horizon.

  14. Education  is a must in today’s age 

  15. In today ‘s age .it  is necessary  for and every person to realize the value of education 

  16. In today‘s era, man can stand nowhere without education.

  17. Education is a basic requirement to live a good life.

  18. Schools are much necessary to make the base    of the students strong.

  19. The world is becoming a global village.

  20. Due to increase pace of life .life has become stressful.

  21. Science has  revolutionized  each  and  every  field

  22. Science  has made a remarkable  progress in each and every  field 

  23. Commercialization has grown rapidly in the modern era.

  24.  Science and technology  go hand in hand 

  25. This is an age of women’s  liberation

  26.  Women are stepping out of their houses.

  27.  Migration of people has become very common nowadays. 

  28. Looks are an important part of personality. 

  29. Trees are one of the major life –supporting systems on the earth

  30. Hobbies are recreational activities pursued during leisure time.

  31. Success means the ability to turn your dreams and goals into reality.

  32. Change is a part of life and is always required for the progress of mankind.

  33. Change is inevitable 

  34. Childhood is supposed to a be a worriless period of life 

  35. Stress  is a side – effect of almost any kind  of physical and mental exertion .

  36. Knowledge is  the best charity 

  37. Life is a rollercoaster ride .  





Some similes that can be used 


  •  A ship  without sailor : youth is like   a ship without sailor without  good  teachers.

  • Soup without  salt : life without colours  is like  soup  without salt .

  • A bird without wings  : life without education  is like a  bird without  wings .

  • Eyes without  vision :   life without goals is like eyes without vision .

  • A  fish without  water : A man without money  is like  a fish without water .



Use  of  some  words


  • Handicapped  :  without education (without  technology  etc.)  , a man is  handicapped


  • Debate/  debatable :   1   Having  uniform in schools or not  is an issue open for debate. 


                                         2    Cloning is a debatable issue.


  • Controversial :   reservation for  women   for  higher  posts is a  highly  controversial  issue.


  • Pros and cons :   Every new invention has  its  pros and cons. 


  • Burning issue :  pollution ( deforestation, terrorism etc .) is a  burning issue.

      

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