Used to introduce a brief summary of the main points before finishing.
“To sum up, I strongly believe that Option A better serves the needs of our community.”
“To sum up, both options have merits, but the second choice offers more long-term benefits.”
Use 'to sum up' to open your final paragraph in Task 2, right before you restate your recommendation. It clearly signals to the marker that you are wrapping up your argument, which helps improve your score for organization and coherence.
Synonyms: in conclusion, to conclude, overall