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to describe (in the IO)
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to say plainly what is in the stimulus — "I can see…", "there is…"
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to interpret (in the IO)
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to deduce something uncertain — a feeling or situation — "it seems that…"
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to give a developed opinion
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to say what you think AND why — "in my opinion… because…"
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connector
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a linking word that joins ideas — however, therefore, on the other hand
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filler
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a natural phrase that buys you a moment to think instead of silence — "well…", "let me think…"
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to hedge
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to soften a claim you're unsure of — "perhaps…", "it might be that…"
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to paraphrase
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to say something in different words when the exact word won't come
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register
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how formal or informal your language is; the IO is fairly informal but still careful
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What is the order of the three jobs in the IO?
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Describe -> interpret -> opine: what you see, what's probably happening, what you think.
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Give two phrases for interpreting a stimulus.
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"It seems that…" and "it gives the impression that…" (also "this suggests…").
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How do you turn a bare opinion into a developed one?
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Add a reason, example or consequence — follow the view with "because…".
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What should you do instead of falling silent?
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Use a filler in English ("well, let me think…") or paraphrase around the missing word.
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Name two high-level features that lift Criterion A in the IO.
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A range of tenses (incl. the conditional "I would like…") and connectors used accurately.
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Name the three IO assessment criteria.
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A Language, B Message, C Interactive & receptive skills.
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