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連接詞升級表
Band 7+ Connector Upgrade Table

CC English IELTS Writing / DSE 20 組 swap Bookmark 呢頁

“你嘅論點冇問題。
但你包裝論點嘅語言，暴露咗你嘅 band。”

考官改幾萬份卷，唔會逐句讀。佢哋掃嘅第一樣嘢，就係你嘅 cohesive devices — 即係連接詞。同一個意思，用 although 定 whereas，分別就係 Band 6 同 Band 7+。

呢張表唔係叫你死記。係俾你考試時即查即用嘅 upgrade reference。每組 swap 都附真實例句。

Band 7 Band 7.5 – 8+

讓步 Concession

Concession · 01 Band 7
精準對比 — 兩件事直接放喺一齊
although / even though → whereas / regardless of
Example

Some students thrive in online environments, whereas others require the structure of physical classrooms.

Regardless of the cost, the long-term benefits justify the investment.

Concession · 02 Band 8
讓步再反擊 — Admittedly...yet 結構
I agree...but → Admittedly...yet / Granted...nevertheless
Example

Admittedly, remote learning offers flexibility; yet it cannot replicate the social dynamics of a physical classroom.

因果 Causation

Causation · 03 Band 7
精準歸因 — 唔再用 because 兜圈
because of / due to → attributable to / stems from
Example

The decline in literacy is largely attributable to reduced reading habits among adolescents.

Causation · 04 Band 8
因果鏈接 — thereby 一字收尾
so / this means that → thereby + -ing / culminating in
Example

The government increased subsidies, thereby reducing the financial burden on low-income families.

條件 Condition

Condition · 05 Band 7
精準條件 — if 太模糊
if / when → provided that / on the condition that
Example

Automation can benefit society, provided that adequate retraining programmes are in place.

Condition · 06 Band 8
精準條件 — 帶前提嘅假設
unless / if not → without / in the absence of / were it not for
Example

In the absence of significant policy reform, income inequality will continue to widen.

對比 Contrast

Contrast · 07 Band 7
精準對比 — however 太平
but / however → conversely / by contrast / whereas
Example

Urban populations favour convenience. Conversely, rural communities prioritise sustainability.

Contrast · 08 Band 8
矛盾對比 — 揭示 paradox
but surprisingly → paradoxically / counterintuitively
Example

Paradoxically, increased access to information has not led to a more informed public.

程度 Hedging & Qualification

Hedging · 09 Band 7
程度限定 — Band 7+ 嘅學術精準
I think / maybe → arguably / to a certain extent / it is conceivable that
Example

Arguably, the most pressing challenge facing modern education is digital distraction.

Hedging · 10 Band 8
表面 vs 實質 — 帶出真正嘅 point
it seems like / it looks like → on the surface...in reality / at first glance...upon closer inspection
Example

On the surface, the initiative appears to target emissions; in reality, its primary driver is economic.

強調 Emphasis

Emphasis · 11 Band 7
精準強調 — 唔好再寫 very important
especially / very important → notably / in particular / not least
Example

Several factors contribute to urban sprawl, not least the availability of cheap suburban land.

Emphasis · 12 Band 8
核心定位 — 一句鎖定最重要嗰樣
the most important thing is → chiefly / first and foremost / above all
Example

Education reform must first and foremost address teacher retention before expanding curricula.

舉例 Exemplification

Example · 13 Band 7
舉例升級 — for example 太幼稚
for example / like → a case in point / as evidenced by / to illustrate
Example

Technology has transformed healthcare — a case in point being telemedicine during the pandemic.

Example · 14 Band 8
證據鏈接 — 用事實做武器
this shows that → as demonstrated by / as seen in / underscored by
Example

The shift toward renewable energy is clear, as demonstrated by Denmark’s transition to wind-powered infrastructure.

補充 Addition

Addition · 15 Band 7
補充升級 — and 係最弱嘅連接
and also / moreover / furthermore → coupled with / in conjunction with / alongside
Example

Rising living costs, coupled with stagnant wages, have intensified economic anxiety.

Addition · 16 Band 8
不可忽視 — 加重語氣嘅補充
we should also remember → not to mention / to say nothing of
Example

The project exceeded its budget, to say nothing of the environmental damage incurred during construction.

總結 Conclusion

Conclusion · 17 Band 7
總結升級 — in conclusion 係 Band 5 標記
in conclusion / to sum up → in light of the above / on balance / taking all factors into account
Example

In light of the above, a balanced approach combining regulation and education appears most viable.

Conclusion · 18 Band 8
收尾判斷 — 有立場嘅總結
I believe that / I think → ultimately / it stands to reason that / the evidence compels the conclusion that
Example

Ultimately, the onus falls on governments to reconcile economic growth with environmental stewardship.

重述 Reformulation

Reformulation · 19 Band 7
換句話講 — 用嚟澄清或加深
in other words / I mean → that is to say / to put it differently / more precisely
Example

The system is failing — that is to say, it rewards compliance over critical thinking.

時序 Sequence

Sequence · 20 Band 7
時間線升級 — firstly/secondly 太機械
then / after that / firstly, secondly → subsequently / in the interim / prior to this / concurrently
Example

The initial phase focused on data collection; subsequently, the findings were cross-referenced with existing literature.

點用呢張表？

  1. 寫完一篇 essay，圈出所有 connectors
  2. 對照呢張表，揀 1–2 個 swap（唔好全部換，會唔自然）
  3. 每篇文專注練 1 個新 connector，用到自然為止
  4. 考試前一晚翻呢頁，揀 5 個你最有信心用嘅放入 toolkit
Next Step

識得換字，仲要識得 用得自然

Connectors 係第一步。真正升 Band 需要完整嘅寫作系統。

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