Often your writing question in task 2, while be asking you to compare and contrast something. When you get this type of question you need to give your ideas and opinions clearly, so try to use some of these words.
While
As opposed to
Likewise
Equally
In contrast to
In the same way
In a similar way
As well as
Like the…
As …as …
Similarly
Whereas
By contrast
Although
Instead
To practice your understanding of these words, read this passage, and decide if the statements underneath are true or false. Answers are at the bottom.
Although they are both highly respected institutions, there are many factors to be considered when comparing the Louvre and the Guggenheim.
The most important factor is the quality of their displays. The Guggenheim is excellently organized and offers fine examples of most forms of art, including traditional, modern and impressionist. The Louvre, on the other hand, lacks this variety of art forms, concentrating more on the traditional.
As regards location, both museums are well situated with convenient access for the public, although they are both a little expensive to visit. The Louvre, however, is a piece of architectural history in itself, whereas the Guggenheim is far more of a modern building with no real sense of history.
1.Both The Louvre and The Guggenheim have something to offer the art lover.
2.Just as the Guggenheim museum displays impressionist works, so too does the Louvre.
3. Neither The Louvre nor the Guggenheim is cheap to visit.
4. Compared to the Louvre, The Guggenheim concentrates more on traditional art forms.
5. The Louvre and the Guggenheim are similar in that they are both well situated.
6. The Louvre is similar to The Guggenheim in that it has good public access.
7. The Guggenheim and the Louvre are equally respected.
8. The Guggenheim is an historic building, whereas the Louvre is relatively modern.
You can show contrast by using specific verbs, adjectives and nouns. This guide should help you see how the word family changes.
Verb: Compare to / with > Adj: Compared to / with > Noun: In comparison to / with
Verb: Contrast with > Adj: Contrasting > Noun: In contrast to
Verb: Differ from / differentiate between > Adj: Different from > Noun: Difference between
Verb: Distinguish between > Adj:Distinct from > Noun:Distinction between
Verb: Resemble > Adj: Similar to > Noun: Resemblance to / with
Be careful with comparing and compared
Compared to America, China has a much longer history.
BUT
Comparing China and America, the former has a longer history
Answers
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. True
7. True
8. False
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