Introduction craft — band 8 intro tránh templates

Tầm quan trọng

Intro paragraph là first impression. Examiner đọc 5 từ đầu đã đoán được band.

Band 8 intro = clear, paraphrased, position-stated. Band 6 intro = generic, repetitive, position-vague.

4 intro formulas (band 8)

Formula 1: Background + Position (most common)

• Sentence 1: Background on topic (paraphrase question)
• Sentence 2: Your position + brief reasoning

Ví dụ Topic: "Should governments fund space exploration?"

"Whether scarce public resources should be directed towards space exploration has become a contentious policy question. While critics point to pressing needs on Earth, this essay argues that space funding yields substantial scientific and economic returns that justify continued investment."

Formula 2: Context + Question + Position

• Sentence 1: Acknowledge complexity
• Sentence 2: Your position

"The role of digital technology in education divides educators sharply. Although some champion its potential to democratize learning, I contend that excessive screen time in classrooms undermines the human interaction central to effective teaching."

Formula 3: Concession + Stance

• Sentence 1: Concede the appeal of opposing view
• Sentence 2: Your firm stance

"It is tempting to view social media as a force for genuine connection, given its global reach. However, the evidence increasingly suggests that these platforms foster shallow ties at the expense of meaningful relationships."

Formula 4: Trend + Implication + Stance

• Sentence 1: State a recent trend
• Sentence 2: Implication + your view

"Remote work has shifted from emergency measure to permanent fixture for millions of workers worldwide. This transformation raises fundamental questions about productivity, equity, and corporate culture that this essay addresses with a cautiously optimistic outlook."

What to AVOID (templated openings)

Avoid 1: "In modern society/today's world"

→ Lazy, generic, examiner sees 100x daily.