Unemployed: Day 4
I searched the transportation between Incheon airport and Seoul city station. I had a thought that bus trips were cheaper than train trips, so I would take a bus. However, according to my research, AREX (an express train) is cheaper and faster than the bus. Therefore, I booked an AREX ticket on Klook. It costed about 1,200 yen. Moreover, I got an 1 GB eSIM reword for free.
I already activated the train ticket and received an e-ticket. I hope I am going to use it without problem.
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Correct Version
I looked into transport options between Incheon Airport and Seoul Station. I had thought the bus would be cheaper than the train, so I planned to travel by bus. However, my research showed that the AREX express train is both cheaper and faster. I therefore booked an AREX ticket through Klook for about ¥1,200, which also came with a complimentary 1 GB eSIM.
I have already activated the ticket and received the e‑ticket, and I hope I will be able to use it without any problems.
IELTS Improvement Points
-Collocation: look into (a matter)
→ A concise phrasal verb meaning “investigate” or “research”; demonstrates natural vocabulary choice in Task 1/2 reports.
-Collocation: both … and …
→ Balanced comparative structure to highlight two linked qualities (e.g. “both cheaper and faster”); improves coherence and cohesion scores.
-Collocation: complimentary eSIM
→ Standard pairing for “free‑of‑charge” items or services; adds precision to lexical resource.
-Template: I had thought that X, but Y.
→ Shows past assumption contrasted with new information; useful for recounting changing opinions or decisions in essays and speaking.
-Template: My research showed that …
→ Impersonal reporting phrase suitable for Academic Task 1 or formal argument essays.
-Template: I therefore booked …
→ Cause‑and‑effect connector (“therefore”) plus action verb; improves cohesion and lexical accuracy.
-Vocabulary: complimentary
→ Adjective meaning “free of charge”; more sophisticated than simply saying “free”.
-Vocabulary: activate (a ticket/eSIM)
→ Precise verb for initiating a digital service; elevates lexical specificity.
-Vocabulary: e‑ticket
→ Widely accepted compound noun for electronic ticketing; demonstrates up‑to‑date lexis relevant to modern travel contexts.
