The Reading Module Exam summary The academic reading module takes 60 minutes

How to write the introduction

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  Keep the introduction short.
  
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  Write no more than two or three sentences - about 30 words.
  
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  Connect your introduction and title. Write a general statement relating to the topic. Then write a sentence which contains the parts of the questions you are asked about: ... factors contributing to ... etc.
  
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  Where you can, use synonyms to rephrase the question.
  
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  Cross out any notes in the plan you made.
  
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  Ignore what other people are doing in the examination room.
  
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  Remember that quality is better than quantity. Do not panic if other people are writing more than you.
  

How to write a paragraph

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  Write in stages.
  
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  To connect the paragraph to the introduction, write a statement with a focus word, e.g. The main cause/factor is ... Alternatively, you can just state the cause or begin to explain the situation.