Bailey.Academic_Writing

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6f
6g
depends on/educational level
the highest
7 (Corrected sections in italics)
There are many similarities between the UK and Taiwan, for example course fees and
assessment. Firstly, both UK and Taiwanese universities charge fees to students, and
course fees in the UK are as expensive as those in Taiwan. In addition, teaching methods
are very similar in both countries: students have to attend lectures and seminars.
Moreover, they have the same system to assess students, who are examined at the end of
each semester. Nevertheless, there are two main differences: how students can enter a
university and what percentage of students are in higher education. There are twice as
many students in higher education in Taiwan as in the UK.
Part 2 – Elements of Writing
2.1 Argument
3 Problem: Obesity is increasing rapidly in most countries.
Cause A: . . . some doctors blame a sedentary lifestyle.
Argument against cause A: This does not explain why only certain people suffer from
this condition . . .
Cause B: Another theory is that a high-fat diet . . . is to blame.
Conclusion in favour of B: Recent research has shown that most obesity sufferers do
eat this unhealthy diet.
4 Model argument
Demand for university places is currently growing, which frequently leads to
overcrowding of student facilities. It has been argued that fees should be increased
to reduce demand for places, but this would discriminate against students from
poorer families. Another proposal is for the government to pay for the expansion of
universities, but against this is the view that this would unfairly benefit the minority
who in any case go on to earn higher salaries. A fairer solution might be for the
government to subsidise the fees of the poorest students.
2.2 Cause and Effect
3a leads to/results in
3b Because of/Owing to/Due to
3c leads to/causes/results in/produces
3d therefore/consequently/which is why
3e led to/resulted in
4a because of/due to/owing to
4b because/since