Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important while others feel it has distinct disadvantages.
Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents often claim that these ads are unfair.
Some people think children should have the freedom to make mistakes, while other people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Other believe that there are health benefits to living in cities.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar.
Many think that in today’s world it is very difficult for people to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Others, however, feel that it is easy for people to be healthy and fit if they want to be.
Health services are a basic necessity. However, private companies have made them quite costly for ordinary individuals.
Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages?
Today, the cost of basic health services due to privatization has risen dramatically. In my opinion, although this can lead to greater innovation in the medical field, it is a negative burden overall for the average person.
Those who argue in favor of private medical care point out the benefits for medical knowledge generally. There is significant evidence in a wide range of industries as to the efficacy of privatization in driving innovation. The medical field is no different as hospitals in countries such as the United States compete to develop innovative therapies and procedures that can enhance their reputations and generate higher revenues. These efforts in turn encourage the hiring of the brightest medical minds in the world. Without such competition, it is unlikely that many current advances in medical technology would exist at all.
However, these advances do little to alleviate the dramatic financial repercussions for ordinary citizens. In the United States, a person without medical insurance is likely to owe at least thousands for relatively simple procedures such as repairing a broken bone or conducting a simple non-invasive surgical procedure. Contrast this approach with many western European nations that function on a socialized approach to medicine. In these countries, a person is comforted by the knowledge that a trip to the hospital or consultation with a doctor will be largely paid for by the government. The result of this more equal system is that there is little disparity in the care given to the wealthy and less affluent segments of the population.
In conclusion, despite the value of stimulating competition among medical institutions, there would be greater impact in a scheme wherein the individual could receive medical care without incurring excessive expenses. In many countries, this is already the situation.
Analysis
1. Today, the cost of basic health services due to privatization has risen dramatically. 2. In my opinion, although this can lead to greater innovation in the medical field, it is a negative burden overall for the average person.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who argue in favor of private medical care point out the benefits for medical knowledge generally. 2. There is significant evidence in a wide range of industries as to the efficacy of privatization in driving innovation. 3. The medical field is no different as hospitals in countries such as the United States compete to develop innovative therapies and procedures that can enhance their reputations and generate higher revenues. 4. These efforts in turn encourage the hiring of the brightest medical minds in the world. 5. Without such competition, it is unlikely that many current advances in medical technology would exist at all.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
Better to have more detail.
1. However, these advances do little to alleviate the dramatic financial repercussions for ordinary citizens. 2. In the United States, a person without medical insurance is likely to owe at least thousands for relatively simple procedures such as repairing a broken bone or conducting a simple non-invasive surgical procedure. 3. Contrast this approach with many western European nations that function on a socialized approach to medicine. 4. In these countries, a person is comforted by the knowledge that a trip to the hospital or consultation with a doctor will be largely paid for by the government. 5. The result of this more equal system is that there is little disparity in the care given to the wealthy and less affluent segments of the population.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Add as much information as you can and make sure it links logically.
This essay is a bit long – aim for about 275 words.
1. In conclusion, despite the value of stimulating competition among medical institutions, there would be greater impact in a scheme wherein the individual could receive medical care without incurring excessive expenses. 2. In many countries, this is already the situation.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Today, the cost of basic health services due to privatization has risen dramatically. In my opinion, although this can lead to greater innovation in the medical field, it is a negative burden overall for the average person.
Those who argue in favor of private medical care point out the benefits for medical knowledge generally. There is significant evidence in a wide range of industries as to the efficacy of privatization in driving innovation. The medical field is no different as hospitals in countries such as the United States compete to develop innovative therapies and procedures that can enhance their reputations and generate higher revenues. These efforts in turn encourage the hiring of the brightest medical minds in the world. Without such competition, it is unlikely that many current advances in medical technology would exist at all.
However, these advances do little to alleviate the dramatic financial repercussions for ordinary citizens. In the United States, a person without medical insurance is likely to owe at least thousands for relatively simple procedures such as repairing a broken bone or conducting a simple non-invasive surgical procedure. Contrast this approach with many western European nations that function on a socialized approach to medicine. In these countries, a person is comforted by the knowledge that a trip to the hospital or consultation with a doctor will be largely paid for by the government. The result of this more equal system is that there is little disparity in the care given to the wealthy and less affluent segments of the population.
In conclusion, despite the value of stimulating competition among medical institutions, there would be greater impact in a scheme wherein the individual could receive medical care without incurring excessive expenses. In many countries, this is already the situation.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
Here are the synonyms for each line:
the cost of basic health services: the price of primary healthcare
due to: because of
privatization: the transfer to private ownership/control
risen dramatically: increased significantly
lead to greater innovation in the medical field: result in enhanced creativity in the healthcare sector
negative burden overall: adverse impact overall
average person: typical individual
Those who argue in favor of: Advocates for
medical care: healthcare
benefits for medical knowledge generally: advantages for medical expertise in general
There is significant evidence in: Substantial proof exists in
a wide range of industries as to: numerous sectors regarding
efficacy: effectiveness
driving innovation: propelling innovation
compete to develop innovative therapies: vie to create groundbreaking treatments
procedures: medical procedures
enhance their reputations: bolster their reputations
generate higher revenues: produce increased revenues
These efforts: These endeavors
in turn encourage: subsequently promote
hiring: employing
brightest medical minds in the world: most brilliant medical professionals globally
Without such competition: In the absence of such competition
many current advances in: numerous present advancements in
exist: have
do little to alleviate: provide limited relief for
the dramatic financial repercussions: the significant financial consequences
conducting a simple non-invasive surgical procedure: performing a basic non-invasive surgical operation
Contrast this approach with: Compare this method to
function on a socialized approach to medicine: operate under a socialized healthcare system
comforted by the knowledge: reassured by the awareness
consultation: medical consultation
largely paid for by the government: mostly funded by the government
The result of this more equal system is: As a consequence of this fairer system,
little disparity: minimal difference
care given: healthcare provided
less affluent segments of the population: economically disadvantaged sections of society
despite the value of stimulating competition among medical institutions: notwithstanding the importance of fostering competition among medical establishments
there would be greater impact in a scheme wherein: there would be a more significant effect in a setup where
receive medical care without incurring excessive expenses: obtain healthcare without incurring exorbitant costs
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Today, t_________________________s d_____o p_______________n has r_________________y. In my opinion, although this can l__________________________________________d, it is a n__________________l for the a_________n.
T__________________________f private m________e point out the b____________________________y. T_____________________________________________________________________o the e_______y of p__________n in d___________n. The medical field is no different as hospitals in countries such as the United States c_______________________________s and p_________-s that can e_________________________s and g_________________________s. T________________________e the h_____g of the b_________________________________________d. W______________________n, it is unlikely that m_____________________n medical technology would e______-t at all.
However, these advances d____________________________________________________________________________s. In the United States, a person without medical insurance is likely to o___e at least thousands for r_________________s such as r___________g a broken bone or c___________________________________________e. C______________________h many western European nations that f________________________________________e. In these countries, a person is c_______________________e that a trip to the hospital or c___________n with a doctor will be l____________________________t. T____________________________s that there is l__________________y in the c_________n to the wealthy and l__________________________n.
In conclusion, d___________________f s_____________________________________________s, t_________________________________________________________n the individual could r_____________________________________________s. In many countries, this is already the s_________n.
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IELTS Cambridge 19 Essay: Biofuel Production / Ethanol
The process details the method through which the biofuel ethanol is manufactured. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the process is a mixture of natural and man-made and there are three main stages. Initially, there is harvesting of the raw sources, followed by a stage of breaking down and processing the constituent elements of ethanol, and lastly the distribution of ethanol for various purposes which in turn produce CO2 to restart the process.
First, energy in the form of sunlight and carbon dioxide in plants and trees is harvested by machines. This harvest then enters a pre-processing stage which breaks larger stalks and matter down into cellulose. The cellulose is next processed chemically in order to extract sugars.
The final stages of the process involve adding microbes to the sugar to produce ethanol. The finished product is then used by cars, trucks, and airplanes. These modes of transport themselves create carbon dioxide and contribute to the cyclical production system.
Analysis
1. The process details the method through which the biofuel ethanol is manufactured. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the process is a mixture of natural and man-made and there are three main stages. 3. Initially, there is harvesting of the raw sources, followed by a stage of breaking down and processing the constituent elements of ethanol, and lastly the distribution of ethanol for various purposes which in turn produce CO2 to restart the process.
Paraphrase what the bar chart shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences and the overall trend.
This one is a little complex so it needs a second sentence for the overview.
1. First, energy in the form of sunlight and carbon dioxide in plants and trees is harvested by machines. 2. This harvest then enters a pre-processing stage which breaks larger stalks and matter down into cellulose. 3. The cellulose is next processed chemically in order to extract sugars.
Begin writing about the stages at the beginning.
Compare between each sentence.
Add in all the stages.
1. The final stages of the process involve adding microbes to the sugar to produce ethanol. 2. The finished product is then used by cars, trucks, and airplanes. 3. These modes of transport themselves create carbon dioxide and contribute to the cyclical production system.
Write about the final other parts of the process – include everything!
Vary long and short sentences.
Include all the stages – leave nothing out.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
The process details the method through which the biofuel ethanol is manufactured. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the process is a mixture of natural and man-made and there are three main stages. Initially, there is harvesting of the raw sources, followed by a stage of breaking down and processing the constituent elements of ethanol, and lastly the distribution of ethanol for various purposeswhich in turn produce CO2 to restart the process.
First, energy in the form of sunlight and carbon dioxide in plants and trees is harvested by machines. This harvest then enters a pre-processing stage which breaks larger stalks and matter down into cellulose. The cellulose is next processed chemically in order to extract sugars.
The final stages of the process involve adding microbes to the sugar to produce ethanol. The finished product is then used by cars, trucks, and airplanes. These modes of transport themselves create carbon dioxide and contribute to the cyclical production system.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
process: procedure, technique, approach, methodology method through which: means by which, manner in which, way in which, approach by which biofuel ethanol: renewable fuel ethanol, organic fuel ethanol, green fuel ethanol, sustainable fuel ethanol manufactured: produced, fabricated, created, made
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that: Taking a holistic view, it is evident that, Considering the bigger picture, it is clear that, Observing from a broader standpoint, it is obvious that mixture: blend, combination, amalgamation, concoction natural and man-made: organic and artificial, biological and synthetic, naturally occurring and human-made, innate and fabricated Initially: Initially, To start with, At first, In the beginning harvesting of the raw sources: collection of the raw materials, gathering of the primary sources, procurement of the natural resources, acquisition of the initial ingredients followed by a stage of: subsequent to, after, succeeding a phase of, in the wake of breaking down and processing the constituent elements of ethanol: decomposing and treating the elemental components of ethanol, disintegrating and refining the fundamental constituents of ethanol, breaking apart and refining the basic elements of ethanol lastly: finally, ultimately, in conclusion, ultimately distribution: dispersal, allocation, dissemination, delivery for various purposes: for different objectives, for diverse uses, for multiple intentions, for a range of applications which in turn produce CO2: resulting in the generation of CO2, leading to the production of carbon dioxide, subsequently creating carbon dioxide, causing the emission of CO2 restart the process: initiate the process again, commence the process anew, begin the process afresh, kickstart the process in the form of: in the shape of, as, in the guise of, resembling machines: equipment, apparatus, devices, mechanisms pre-processing stage: preliminary stage, initial phase, preparatory phase, early stage breaks larger stalks and matter down into cellulose: fragments bigger stems and substances into cellulose, disintegrates larger stalks and material into cellulose, decomposes larger stems and matter into cellulose, breaks apart larger stalks and material into cellulose next processed chemically in order to extract sugars: subsequently treated chemically to extract sugars, then chemically processed to obtain sugars, afterward subjected to chemical treatment to derive sugars, later processed chemically to extract sugars The final stages of the process involve: The concluding phases of the process encompass, The ultimate steps of the process entail, The last steps of the process comprise, The end stages of the process encompass microbes: microorganisms, bacteria, germs, microscopic organisms The finished product: The end result, The final outcome, The completed product, The concluding output These modes of transport: These means of transportation, These methods of conveyance, These ways of moving, These systems of travel contribute to the cyclical production system: add to the cyclic production system, aid in the recurring manufacturing process, contribute to the circular production system, assist in the iterative production process
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
The p_____s details the m________________h the b______________l is m_________________d. L____________________________________________________t the process is a m_______e of n__________________e and there are three main stages. I_________y, there is h________________s, f___________________________________________________________________________l, and l______y the d____________n of ethanol f__________________sw___________________________2 to r_______________s.
First, energy in the form of sunlight and carbon dioxide in plants and trees is harvested by m____________s. This harvest then enters a pre-processing stage which b______________________________________________e. The cellulose is n_________________________y i___________o e______________s.
T___________________________________e adding m_________s to the sugar to produce ethanol. T__________________________t is then used by cars, trucks, and airplanes. T________________________t themselves create carbon dioxide and c__________________________________________m.
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IELTS Cambridge 19 Essay: Dance Classes Australian Town
The pie chart and bar chart detail information concerning dance classes currently being attended by young people in an Australian town. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the vast majority of classes are hosted in private studios, followed by school halls, community halls, and, most distantly, college studios. For very young children, ballet and tap dancing are more popular, while the preferred option for older students is modern dance.
Regarding the location of dance classes in the town, private studios account for 48% of the total, precisely double the figure for after-school school halls (24%). Community and other halls trail this data point slightly at 18% and the least common venue is college-based studios at just 10%.
Concerning the varieties of dance classes popular with different age demographics, ballet is most notable with over 600 students under age 11, and only 300 students aged 11 to 16. The age disparity narrows for tap classes with 410 older students and 440 younger ones. Modern dance displays the opposite trend to ballet with far more older students (520) relative to their younger counterparts (300).
Analysis
1. The pie chart and bar chart detail information concerning dance classes currently being attended by young people in an Australian town. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the vast majority of classes are hosted in private studios, followed by school halls, community halls, and, most distantly, college studios. 3. For very young children, ballet and tap dancing are more popular, while the preferred option for older students is modern dance.
Paraphrase what the bar chart shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences and the overall trend.
This one is a little complex so it needs a second sentence for the overview.
1. Regarding the location of dance classes in the town, private studios account for 48% of the total, precisely double the figure for after-school school halls (24%). 2. Community and other halls trail this data point slightly at 18% and the least common venue is college-based studios at just 10%.
Begin writing about the data for the first categories.
Compare between each sentence.
1. Concerning the varieties of dance classes popular with different age demographics, ballet is most notable with over 600 students under age 11, and only 300 students aged 11 to 16. 2. The age disparity narrows for tap classes with 410 older students and 440 younger ones. 3. Modern dance displays the opposite trend to ballet with far more older students (520) relative to their younger counterparts (300).
Write about the final other parts of the graph – include everything!
Include all the data.
Use parenthesis to mention everything.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
The pie chart and bar chart detail information concerningdance classescurrently being attended by young people in an Australian town. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent thatthe vast majority of classes are hosted in private studios, followed by school halls, community halls, and, most distantly, college studios. For very young children, ballet and tap dancing are more popular, while the preferred option for older students is modern dance.
Regarding the location of dance classes in the town, private studios account for 48% of the total, precisely double the figure forafter-school school halls (24%). Community and other halls trail this data point slightly at 18% and the least common venue is college-based studios at just 10%.
Concerning the varieties of dance classes popular with different age demographics, ballet is most notable with over 600 students under age 11, and only 300 students aged 11 to 16. The age disparity narrows for tap classes with 410 older students and 440 younger ones. Modern dance displays the opposite trend to ballet with far more older students (520) relative to their younger counterparts (300).
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
detail information concerning show data about
dance classes courses to learn to dance
currently being attended by right now going to
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent thatthe vast majority of overall
hosted in conducted in
followed by after that
most distantly much further
ballet a type of dancing
tap dancing dancing where you hit the floor to make noise
while the preferred option for but the most popular choice for
modern dance recent dance trends like hip-hop
Regarding the concerning
private studios account for not public areas
precisely double the figure for exactly two times the number for
after-school once school has ended
trail this data point slightly at follow this figure a bit
the least common venue is not as popular place
just only
Concerning the varieties of regarding types of
popular with different age demographics most common for those aged
most notable stands out
The age disparity narrows not as big of an age different
displays the opposite trend to show the converse pattern
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
The pie chart and bar chart d_____________________gd_______________sc____________________y young people in an Australian town. L_____________________________________________________________tt______________f classes are h_______n private studios, f__________y school halls, community halls, and, m___________y, college studios. For very young children, b_____t and t________g are more popular, w_______________________r older students is m____________e.
R___________e location of dance classes in the town, p__________________________r 48% of the total, p____________________________________________________l school halls (24%). Community and other halls t____________________________________t 18% and t_________________________s college-based studios at j___t 10%.
C___________________________f dance classes p______________________________s, ballet is m_____________e with over 600 students under age 11, and only 300 students aged 11 to 16. T___________________________s for tap classes with 410 older students and 440 younger ones. Modern dance d__________________o ballet with f_________e older students (520) r___________o their y_________________s (300).
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