The document discusses different words that can be used to indicate addition, sequence, consequence, and contrast in writing. Under addition, it lists words like "in addition", "and similarly", "likewise as well as", "besides further more", "also moreover", and "and then too". For sequence, it provides transition words like "first(ly)", "second(ly)", "next", "after", and "following". Consequence transitions include "as a result", "thus", "so", "therefore", and "consequently". Finally, contrast transitions listed are "however", "on the other hand", "despite", "in spite of", "though", "although", and "but

1. Addition
 in addition
 and similarly
 likewise as well as
 besides further more
 also moreover
 and then too
 not only … but even
 besides
Sequence
 first(ly) initially
 second(ly) etc.to begin with then
 next earlier/later
 after this/that
 following this/that
Consequence
 as a result
 thus
 so
 therefore
 consequently
 it follows that
 thereby
 eventually
 then in that case
 admittedly
Contrast
 however
 on the other hand
 despite
 in spite of
 though
 although
 but
 on the contrary
 otherwise
 yet instead of
 rather
 whereas
 nonetheless
 even though
 compared with
 in contrast
 alternatively
General Training Writing Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

2. In the past lecturers could teach a certain number of students in one lecture hall. With the
development of new technology it’s hard to justify the reason to participate in the lecture
physically and not via the Internet. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What is
your personal opinion?
You should write at least 250 words.
Model Answer
Traditionally, lectures were given in large rooms to accommodate equally large audiences. With the
advent of modern technology, this arrangement is being challenged by the option for students to
attend class online. However, it is felt traditional lecture hall talks are beneficial to students and will
never completely be replaced by the Internet. This will be shown by looking at how both the theatrical
nature and possibility for face-to-face debate during an in-person lesson cater to the learning
experience of an individual in a way that technology simply cannot.
Firstly, lectures provide students with an element of theatre, which can be positive for their education.
For example, while studying at university in Canada, I was once involved in a course that was
televised in my city. During the first semester, I engaged in the classes solely by watching this
broadcast from home and found myself to become quite lethargic and unenthusiastic regarding the
content. However, during the second semester I was informed that as a registered student I could
attend the classroom sessions of the same course and discovered this change revitalized my interest
in the topics being discussed. As my experience shows, being present for a lecture physically can have
positive effects on students.
In addition to this, classroom lectures allow students to strengthen their wit and abilities as orators
and this is not possible on the Internet. For example, although university classes usually have an
online forum to provide a context for debate, this medium does not completely replicate the challenge
faced when presenting and defending ideas in front of a live audience. Thus, the idea that traditional
lecture-styled learning is less effective for students than more modern methods can be debunked.
After analyzing how traditional in-class lessons benefit the academic process, it is felt that this style of
learning will never be replaced