Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
While many people are justifiably resistant to the idea of change, others embrace it as a driving force for growth. In my opinion, change is not inherently progress and should not be pursued in all situations.
Those who argue in favor of change point out that when a person changes, they are likely to grow in a positive direction. This is evident as a person grows through stages of childhood and adolescence and becomes more mature and intelligent. The same fact applies when a person is an adult as reconsidering one’s biases, opinions, and habits can lead to healthy, upward personal development. One further instance of this relates to relationships. A person who has experience with multiple relationships will likely have developed their emotional intelligence and ability to be a healthy partner to someone else.
However, change is not necessarily related to personal growth. This fact is best illustrated through the everyday examples. A person who changes jobs is not guaranteed to learn more in a new position or company and may even come to regret moving on. It is more likely that someone who remains at a single job will be able to progress at that company into a variety or roles and grow. This is also the case when it comes to travel or moving to a new home. Individuals who travel learn more about the world but may neglect their own personal growth as a consequence. By staying in one city or country, a person can better understand themselves and their neighbors and make deeper and longer-lasting personal progress.
In conclusion, despite the fact that change can be a catalyst for healthy personal growth, it should not be regarded as intrinsically positive. Individuals should seek to grow as people but not always alter the material circumstances around them.
Analysis
1. While many people are justifiably resistant to the idea of change, others embrace it as a driving force for growth. 2. In my opinion, change is not inherently progress and should not be pursued in all situations.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who argue in favor of change point out that when a person changes, they are likely to grow in a positive direction. 2. This is evident as a person grows through stages of childhood and adolescence and becomes more mature and intelligent. 3. The same fact applies when a person is an adult as reconsidering one’s biases, opinions, and habits can lead to healthy, upward personal development. 4. One further instance of this relates to relationships. 5. A person who has experience with multiple relationships will likely have developed their emotional intelligence and ability to be a healthy partner to someone else.
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.
The more detail, the better!
1. However, change is not necessarily related to personal growth. 2. This fact is best illustrated through the everyday examples. 3. A person who changes jobs is not guaranteed to learn more in a new position or company and may even come to regret moving on. 4. It is more likely that someone who remains at a single job will be able to progress at that company into a variety or roles and grow. 5. This is also the case when it comes to travel or moving to a new home. 6. Individuals who travel learn more about the world but may neglect their own personal growth as a consequence. 7. By staying in one city or country, a person can better understand themselves and their neighbors and make deeper and longer-lasting personal progress.
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.
Keep adding in the result to develop your ideas more.
This paragraph can be longer.
Finish the paragraph strong.
1. In conclusion, despite the fact that change can be a catalyst for healthy personal growth, it should not be regarded as intrinsically positive. 2. Individuals should seek to grow as people but not always alter the material circumstances around them.
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.
While many people are justifiably resistant to the idea of change, others embrace it as a driving force for growth. In my opinion, change is not inherently progress and should not be pursued in all situations.
Those who argue in favor of change point out that when a person changes, they are likely to grow in a positive direction. This is evident as a person grows through stages of childhood and adolescence and becomes more mature and intelligent. The same fact applies when a person is an adult as reconsidering one’s biases, opinions, and habits can lead to healthy, upward personal development. One further instance of this relates to relationships. A person who has experience with multiple relationships will likely have developed their emotional intelligence and ability to be a healthy partner to someone else.
However, change is not necessarily related to personal growth. This fact is best illustrated through the everyday examples. A person who changes jobs is not guaranteed to learn more in a new position or company and may even come to regret moving on. It is more likely that someone who remains at a single job will be able to progress at that company into a variety or roles and grow. This is also the case when it comes to travel or moving to a new home. Individuals who travel learn more about the world but may neglect their own personal growth as a consequence. By staying in one city or country, a person can better understand themselves and their neighbors and make deeper and longer-lasting personal progress.
In conclusion, despite the fact that change can be a catalyst for healthy personal growth, it should not be regarded as intrinsically positive. Individuals should seek to grow as people but not always alter the material circumstances around them.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
justifiably resistant to the idea of change good reason to not want to do things differently
embrace accept
driving force for growth the motivation behind change/progress
not inherently progress doesn’t necessarily mean you are improving
not be pursued in all situations not a goal all the time
Those who argue in favor of people who support
grow in a positive direction progress
evident clear
through stages of childhood and adolescence as you get older
mature smarter, wiser, older
intelligent smarter
The same fact applies when it is also true as
adult older person
reconsidering thinking about again
biases opinions
healthy, upward personal development growing
One further instance of this relates to another example is
multiple relationships going out with lots of people
emotional intelligence understanding others well
healthy partner good person in a relationship
not necessarily related to doesn’t always have anything to do with
This fact is best illustrated through the everyday examples this truth can be supported by normal instances in life
not guaranteed to not for sure going to happen
position job
come to regret moving on will eventually not feel good about changing
remains at a single job stays at one occupation
into a variety or roles and grow in different positions and get better
neglect not pay attention to
personal growth as a consequence grow as a person because of that
make deeper and longer-lasting personal progress grow more personally
despite the fact that regardless of the truth that
catalyst cause of
intrinsically positive definitely good
alter the material circumstances around them change your job, home, etc.
Vocabulary Practice
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:
While many people are j__________________________________________e, others e________e it as a d_________________________h. In my opinion, change is n_______________________________________s and should n_____________________________s.
T_________________________f change point out that when a person changes, they are likely to g________________________________n. This is e________t as a person grows t______________________________e and becomes more m_______e and i__________t. T_____________________________n a person is an a______t as r_______________g one’s b_____s, opinions, and habits can lead to h_________________________________________t. O_____________________________________o relationships. A person who has experience with m_______________s will likely have developed their e___________________________e and ability to be a h_______________r to someone else.
However, change is n_____________________________o personal growth. T_____________________________________________________________s. A person who changes jobs is n__________________o learn more in a new p__________n or company and may even c__________________________________n. It is more likely that someone who r______________________b will be able to progress at that company i_______________________________w. This is also the case when it comes to travel or moving to a new home. Individuals who travel learn more about the world but may n________t their own p_________________________________________e. By staying in one city or country, a person can better understand themselves and their neighbors and m____________________________________________s.
In conclusion, d____________________t change can be a c_________t for healthy personal growth, it should not be regarded as i_______________________________e. Individuals should seek to grow as people but not always a_______________________________________________m.
The pie chart shows women in poverty in the United States and bar chart compares poverty rates by gender.
The pie chart gives statistics for the status of women in poverty and the bar chart breaks down poverty by gender and age demographics in 2008. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the majority of women in poverty are single without children, followed by single with children, and much more distantly by married women with or without offspring. In terms of gender and age, younger people and women were more likely to be in poverty, particularly female young adults and the elderly.
Looking first of all at the pie chart, an overwhelming 54% of women in poverty were unmarried without children. This figure was more than double that of single females with children (26%) and considerably above married women with dependents (12%) and married women lacking any children (8%).
In terms of the rate of poverty relating to gender and age, more than 20% of those under the age of 5 were in poverty for both sexes. Poverty rates then generally declined for men and women until the age of 45 – 54 to relative lows of 7% and 6%, respectively. The exception was that over 20% of women aged 18 – 24 are in poverty, equal to the peak of the youngest demographic. After the age of 54, poverty likelihood for men rose to 9% for those aged 60-64 and then dropped to 5% for those over 75. For women, poverty levels rose more steadily to reach 12% for the oldest age group.
Analysis
1. The pie chart gives statistics for the status of women in poverty and the bar chart breaks down poverty by gender and age demographics in 2008. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the majority of women in poverty are single without children, followed by single with children, and much more distantly by married women with or without offspring. 3. In terms of gender and age, younger people and women were more likely to be in poverty, particularly female young adults and the elderly.
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. Looking first of all at the pie chart, an overwhelming 54% of women in poverty were unmarried without children. 2. This figure was more than double that of single females with children (26%) and considerably above married women with dependents (12%) and married women lacking any children (8%).
Begin writing about the data for the first categories.
Compare between each sentence.
1. In terms of the rate of poverty relating to gender and age, more than 20% of those under the age of 5 were in poverty for both sexes. 2. Poverty rates then generally declined for men and women until the age of 45 – 54 to relative lows of 7% and 6%, respectively. 3. The exception was that over 20% of women aged 18 – 24 are in poverty, equal to the peak of the youngest demographic. 4. After the age of 54, poverty likelihood for men rose to 9% for those aged 60-64 and then dropped to 5% for those over 75. 5. For women, poverty levels rose more steadily to reach 12% for the oldest age group.
Write about the final other parts of the graph – include everything!
Compare the categories.
Add as much detail as possible.
Keep comparing…
This one is a bit long, but better than being too short!
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
The pie chart gives statistics for the status of women in poverty and the bar chart breaks down poverty by gender and age demographics in 2008. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the majority of women in poverty are single without children, followed by single with children, and much more distantly by married women with or without offspring. In terms of gender and age, younger people and women were more likely to be in poverty, particularly female young adults and the elderly.
Looking first of all at the pie chart, an overwhelming 54% of women in poverty were unmarried without children. This figure was more than double that of single females with children (26%) and considerably above married women with dependents (12%) and married women lacking any children (8%).
In terms of the rate of poverty relating to gender and age, more than 20% of those under the age of 5 were in poverty for both sexes. Poverty rates then generally declined for men and women until the age of 45 – 54 to relative lows of 7% and 6%, respectively. The exception was that over 20% of women aged 18 – 24 are in poverty, equal to the peak of the youngest demographic. After the age of 54, poverty likelihood for men rose to 9% for those aged 60-64 and then dropped to 5% for those over 75. For women, poverty levels rose more steadily to reach 12% for the oldest age group.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
gives statistics for provide data for
status married / have children
in poverty poor, don’t have money
breaks down is categorized by
gender man or woman
age demographics how old they are
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
majority most of
single without children not kids, not married
followed by after that
much more distantly by a lot further by
with or without offspring having or not having kids
In terms of concerning
particularly especially
elderly old people
Looking first of all at when it comes to
overwhelming much bigger/stronger
unmarried no husband/wife
figure data
more than double that of 50%+
considerably above much higher than
dependents people who rely on you
lacking not having
the rate of poverty how common it is to be poor
sexes genders
generally declined mostly went down
relative lows near the lowest points
respectively in turn
exception not true in this one case
equal to the same as
peak high point
After the age of past the age
likelihood chance
dropped to fell to
poverty levels rose more steadily to reach how poor people were increase consistently to get to
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 g___________________________r the s_______s of women i________________y and the bar chart b___________n poverty by g________r and a__________________cs in 2008. L__________________________________________________t the m_________y of women in poverty are s_________________n, f_____________y single with children, and m_________________y married women w_____________________g. I_______________f gender and age, younger people and women were more likely to be in poverty, p_______________y female young adults and the e________y.
L______________________t the pie chart, an o_______________g 54% of women in poverty were u____________d without children. This f_______e was m_____________________f single females with children (26%) and c____________________e married women with d_______________s (12%) and married women l________g any children (8%).
In terms of t_____________________y relating to gender and age, more than 20% of those under the age of 5 were in poverty for both s_______s. Poverty rates then g____________d for men and women until the age of 45 – 54 to r___________________s of 7% and 6%, r______________y. The e____________n was that over 20% of women aged 18 – 24 are in poverty, e____________o the p______k of the youngest demographic. A_______________f 54, poverty l____________d for men rose to 9% for those aged 60-64 and then d__________o 5% for those over 75. For women, p___________________________________________h 12% for the oldest age group.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic by watching from YouTube below and practice with these activities:
What do you like about your job/school at the moment?
What job would you like to do in the future?
Sample Correction
The pie chart compares the proportions of poor
women living in different households while the bar chart details similar
information related to poverty by gender according to age in the US in 2008.
Looking first at the pie chart, it is clear the
single women, and particularly those without dependent children,
tended to be poorest compared to both types of married women. Women without
dependent children were found to be in poverty at a rate of 54% and single
women with children followed distantly at 26%. Much lower were married women
with and without dependent children accounting for only 12% and 8%,
respectively.
Overall, for the bar chart, poverty rates for men
decreased steadily as they got older while the
poverty rates for women were higher throughout and fell and rose according to
age. The highest figures for men and women were 0-5, with
both around 20%. The poverty rate for men then fell steadily
to 16% for ages 5 – 17 and so on before there was a spike around age 60-64 at
nearly 10% before they continued to fall. For women, there was
a spike in poverty at 18 – 24 (nearly 20%) before a steady fall and another
sharp increase for 60 to 75 and up, rising to around 13%.
New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time.
Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
There is little doubt that technological advances have greatly altered the free time activities of children around the world. In my opinion, this is a decidedly negative phenomenon since the far-reaching effects of technology on the human psyche are still largely unknown.
Proponents of children using technology contend that it can be used for a variety of purposes. This applies not only to traditional usages such as sending emails, doing research online, and watching educational videos but also burgeoning innovations like artificial intelligence. The recent emerge of applications like ChatGPT now enable all individuals, children included, the opportunity to make their lives more efficient, productive, and enjoyable. If children are taught responsible usage habits, then they can take advantage of the many benefits and become more well-rounded learners and future members of society.
However, the psychological ramifications of habits centered around technology are potentially severe. Humans have not evolved the ability to properly interact with a digital world and children are especially vulnerable. A child who becomes addicted to a social media application such as TikTok might be less physically active and start to see the world through a virtual perspective. This can lead to the development of mild mental conditions related to anxiety and self-esteem, or more extreme ones related to disassociation and depression. The evidence for this is clearly expressed in the often-cited statistics on the rising number of suicide attempts among teenagers and children since the introduction of social media platforms.
In conclusion, regardless of how technology can be used as a tool, its drawbacks in terms of general mental health make it a negative overall. Parents must therefore carefully manage their children’s screen time.
Analysis
1. There is little doubt that technological advances have greatly altered the free time activities of children around the world. 2. In my opinion, this is a decidedly negative phenomenon since the far-reaching effects of technology on the human psyche are still largely unknown.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Proponents of children using technology contend that it can be used for a variety of purposes. 2. This applies not only to traditional usages such as sending emails, doing research online, and watching educational videos but also burgeoning innovations like artificial intelligence. 3. The recent emergence of applications like ChatGPT now enable all individuals, children included, the opportunity to make their lives more efficient, productive, and enjoyable. 4. If children are taught responsible usage habits, then they can take advantage of the many benefits and become more well-rounded learners and future members of society.
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.
1. However, the psychological ramifications of habits centered around technology are potentially severe. 2. Humans have not evolved the ability to properly interact with a digital world and children are especially vulnerable. 3. A child who becomes addicted to a social media application such as TikTok might be less physically active and start to see the world through a virtual perspective. 4. This can lead to the development of mild mental conditions related to anxiety and self-esteem, or more extreme ones related to disassociation and depression. 5. The evidence for this is clearly expressed in the often-cited statistics on the rising number of suicide attempts among teenagers and children since the introduction of social media platforms.
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.
Keep adding in the result to develop your ideas more.
1. In conclusion, regardless of how technology can be used as a tool, its drawbacks in terms of general mental health make it a negative overall. 2. Parents must therefore carefully manage their children’s screen time.
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.
There is little doubt thattechnological advances have greatly altered the free time activities of children around the world. In my opinion, this is a decidedly negative phenomenon since the far-reaching effects of technology on the human psyche are still largely unknown.
Proponents of children using technology contend that it can be used for a variety of purposes. This applies not only to traditional usages such as sending emails, doing research online, and watching educational videos but also burgeoning innovations like artificial intelligence. The recent emergence of applications like ChatGPT now enable all individuals, children included, the opportunity to make their lives more efficient, productive, and enjoyable. If children are taught responsible usage habits, then they can take advantage of the many benefits and become more well-rounded learners and future members of society.
However, the psychological ramifications of habits centered around technology are potentially severe. Humans have not evolved the ability to properly interact with a digital world and children are especially vulnerable. A child who becomes addicted to a social media application such as TikTok might be less physically active and start to see the world through a virtual perspective. This can lead to the development of mild mental conditions related to anxiety and self-esteem, or more extreme ones related to disassociation and depression. The evidence for this is clearly expressed in the often-cited statistics on the rising number of suicide attempts among teenagers and children since the introduction of social media platforms.
In conclusion, regardless of how technology can be used as a tool, its drawbacksin terms ofgeneral mental health make it a negative overall. Parents must therefore carefully manage their children’s screen time.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
There is little doubt thattechnological advances it is true that technology/computers
greatly altered changed a lot
around the world globally
decidedly negative phenomenon since definitely bad thing starting
far-reaching effects of technology on the human psyche are still largely unknown the impact of tech on the mind is still unclear
Proponents of people in favor of
contend argue
a variety of purposes many different uses
applies not only to traditional usages is true not just to old ways of using it
burgeoning innovations new things
artificial intelligence computers that are smart
The recent emergence of applications like ChatGPT release of programs like a chatbot
enable allow for
opportunity chance
efficient working well
productive getting lots of work done
enjoyable fun
taught responsible usage habits learn to use technology well
take advantage of exploit
well-rounded learners good overall students
future members of society people who fit into the world later
psychological ramifications of effects on the mind
centered around concerning
potentially severe possibly strong
evolved changed over time
properly interact use responsibly
digital world online life
vulnerable weak concerning
addicted can’t stop using it
less physically active not going outside as much
see the world through a virtual perspective embrace the online world
lead to causes
mild mental conditions related to anxiety and self-esteem small mental issues concerning being nervous and insecurity
more extreme ones related to disassociation and depression radical ones having to do with unreality and feeling sad
evidence what supports it
clearly expressed definitely showed
often-cited statistics on research mentioned a lot
rising number of suicide attempts more and more people killing themselves
since the introduction of social media platforms after social media has come out
regardless of nonetheless
tool useful thing
drawbacksin terms ofgeneral mental health downsides concerning emotions and thinking
negative overall bad in general
therefore carefully manage thus watch closely
screen time how much time on devices
Vocabulary Practice
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:
T______________________________________________________s have g____________d the free time activities of children a________________d. In my opinion, this is a d_____________________________________________e the f______________________________________________________________________________________n.
P__________________f children using technology c__________d that it can be used for a________________s. This a______________________________________s such as sending emails, doing research online, and watching educational videos but also b______________________s like a____________________e. T_______________________________________T now e__________e all individuals, children included, the o_____________y to make their lives more e__________t, p_________e, and e_________e. If children are t___________________________________s, then they can t____________________________f the many benefits and become more w______________________________s and f_______________________y.
However, the p_______________________________f habits c___________________d technology are p______________________e. Humans have not e_________d the ability to p_______________t with a d_____________d and children are especially v____________e. A child who becomes a__________d to a social media application such as TikTok might be l___________________e and start to s______________________________e. This can l___________o the development of m____________________________________________________m, or m________________________________________________n. The e_______________e for this is c_______________d in the o____________________n the r_______________________________s among teenagers and children s__________________________________________s.
In conclusion, r__________________f how technology can be used as a t_____l, its d_____________si_________________________h make it a n_________________l. Parents must t_______________________e their children’s s_____________e.
In recent years, it has become increasingly common for individuals to be less connected with their immediate neighbors. In my opinion, this is largely a result of a more insular society and can be somewhat alleviated through initiatives that encourage more community interaction.
The main reason that many residents today do not often speak with their neighbors is that the world is more physically isolated. In past generations, people were more in the habit of going outside and occupying their time by talking with those living nearby. Today, the rise of technology allows the average person to do a variety of activities online including talking with friends, watching movies, playing computer games, and listening to music. These habits now occupy the vast majority of a person’s time and there is no longer a need to interact with one’s neighbor out of boredom or a feeling of connection.
This modern tendency can be countered by more communal activities. Since there is no reversing technological advancement, it must be countered through proactive measures. An example of this would be a local government organizing a festival or musical performance in a park. Neighbors who meet at such events are likely to form connections and thereafter remain in contact as either casual acquaintances or actual friends. If governments are unwilling to undertake such initiatives, then local citizens can also organize various events. The result over time will be a gradual thawing of relations between neighbors.
In conclusion, the way people live today leads to less interaction with one’s neighbors and this phenomenon can be mitigated with more community events. If nothing is done, society will only become more fractured and alienating.
Analysis
1. In recent years, it has become increasingly common for individuals to be less connected with their immediate neighbors. 2. In my opinion, this is largely a result of a more insular society and can be somewhat alleviated through initiatives that encourage more community interaction.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. The main reason that many residents today do not often speak with their neighbors is that the world is more physically isolated. 2. In past generations, people were more in the habit of going outside and occupying their time by talking with those living nearby. 3. Today, the rise of technology allows the average person to do a variety of activities online including talking with friends, watching movies, playing computer games, and listening to music. 4. These habits now occupy the vast majority of a person’s time and there is no longer a need to interact with one’s neighbor out of boredom or a feeling of connection.
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.
1. This modern tendency can be countered by more communal activities. 2. Since there is no reversing technological advancement, it must be countered through proactive measures. 3. An example of this would be a local government organizing a festival or musical performance in a park. 4. Neighbors who meet at such events are likely to form connections and thereafter remain in contact as either casual acquaintances or actual friends. 5. If governments are unwilling to undertake such initiatives, then local citizens can also organize various events. 6. The result over time will be a gradual thawing of relations between neighbors.
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.
Keep adding in the result to develop your ideas more.
Finish the paragraph strong.
1. In conclusion, the way people live today leads to less interaction with one’s neighbors and this phenomenon can be mitigated with more community events. 2. If nothing is done, society will only become more fractured and alienating.
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.
In recent years, it has become increasingly common for individuals to be less connected with their immediate neighbors. In my opinion, this is largely a result of a more insular society and can be somewhat alleviated through initiatives that encourage more community interaction.
The main reason that many residents today do not often speak with their neighbors is that the world is more physically isolated. In past generations, people were more in the habit of going outside and occupying their time by talking with those living nearby. Today, the rise of technology allows the average person to do a variety of activities online including talking with friends, watching movies, playing computer games, and listening to music. These habits now occupy the vast majority of a person’s time and there is no longer a need to interact with one’s neighbor out of boredom or a feeling of connection.
This modern tendency can be countered by more communal activities. Since there is no reversing technological advancement, it must be countered through proactive measures. An example of this would be a local government organizing a festival or musical performance in a park. Neighbors who meet at such events are likely to form connections and thereafter remain in contact as either casual acquaintances or actual friends. If governments are unwilling to undertake such initiatives, then local citizens can also organize various events. The result over time will be a gradual thawing of relations between neighbors.
In conclusion, the way people live today leads to less interaction with one’s neighbors and this phenomenon can be mitigated with more community events. If nothing is done, society will only become more fractured and alienating.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
In recent years recently
it has become increasingly common for it happens more and more
less connected with their immediate neighbors not as close with the people living next to them
largely a result of mostly caused by
more insular society people being alone
somewhat alleviated through initiatives that encourage more community interaction fixed a bit by measures like helping people meet up in the neighborhood
The main reason that the cause of this is
physically isolated alone
In past generations earlier
in the habit of going outside usually go outdoors
nearby next to there
the average person to a normal resident
variety of activities online many types of things you do on a computer
occupy the vast majority of take up most of
no longer a need to interact with don’t have to talk to
out of boredom feeling tedious
a feeling of connection linked together
This modern tendency can be countered by this new trend can be fixed by
communal activities doing things together with people
no reversing technological advancement not turning back the use of tech
countered through proactive measures fixed by strong counter-actions
An example of this would be one instance of this would be
local government organizing a festival or musical performance in a park authorities can put on shows
form connections have relationships
thereafter remain in contact as either casual acquaintances or actual friends thus stay together as friends
unwilling don’t want to do
undertake do
local citizens can also organize various events residents can do it themselves
The result over time will be a gradual thawing of relations between neighbors what happens will be people getting closer slowly
leads to less interaction with one’s neighbors causes people to communicate less
phenomenon circumstance
mitigated hindered
community events things going on in your neighborhood
fractured disconnected
alienating alone
Vocabulary Practice
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:
I________________s, i_______________________________________________r individuals to be l___________________________________________________s. In my opinion, this is l___________________f a m__________________________y and can be s___________________________________________________________________n.
T_______________________t many residents today do not often speak with their neighbors is that the world is more p____________________d. I_____________________s, people were more i____________________e and occupying their time by talking with those living n______y. Today, the rise of technology allows t____________________o do a v________________________e including talking with friends, watching movies, playing computer games, and listening to music. These habits now o________________________f a person’s time and there is n__________________________h one’s neighbor o______________m or a________________________n.
T_____________________________y more c_____________________s. Since there is n________________________________t, it must be c_______________________________s. A________________________e a l____________________________________________________k. Neighbors who meet at such events are likely to f______________________________s and t___________________________________________________________________________s. If governments are u_________g to u_______e such initiatives, then l___________________________________________s. T_______________________________________________________________________________________________s.
In conclusion, the way people live today l___________________________________________s and this p_____________n can be m_________d with more c________________s. If nothing is done, society will only become more f__________d and a_________g.
Listening Practice
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Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects at university in many countries.
Why is this?
What effects does this have on society?
It has become increasingly less common in recent years for individuals to major in STEM-related subjects. In my opinion, this is the result of the growth of more business-oriented fields of study though the actual effects on society are marginal.
Greater numbers of young people now opt to major in subjects related to economics and finance rather than science. Over the past century, economies globally have grown and can now support white-collar professions such as those in marketing, banking, investment, and finance. These occupations allow an individual to engage directly in earning a high salary without requiring the hard work or talent that is needed for intensive scientific jobs. It is therefore only natural that individuals will increasingly gravitate towards work that guarantees them the greatest possible rewards with the least possible effort.
However, this shift to more lucrative fields only moderately impacts the field of science. The reason for that is that there is still substantial demand for innovation in scientific fields being driven by both private and public interests. A strong example of this situation would be the worldwide response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the rapid development of viable vaccines. The main areas where science is hurt by interest in other majors is at the fringes where the average worker is more likely to pursue a job at a bank or marketing firm rather than an engineering or manufacturing company. Although this has led to a decrease among certain segments of the population in their passion for scientific endeavors, there is still great work being done by professionals in a variety of fields.
In conclusion, it is a logical consequence of more developed economies that many students are now less likely to major in the sciences. However, the impact on society is largely imperceptible and compensated for in various ways.
Analysis
1. It has become increasingly less common in recent years for individuals to major in STEM-related subjects. 2. In my opinion, this is the result of the growth of more business-oriented fields of study though the actual effects on society are marginal.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Greater numbers of young people now opt to major in subjects related to economics and finance rather than science. 2. Over the past century, economies globally have grown and can now support white-collar professions such as those in marketing, banking, investment, and finance. 3. These occupations allow an individual to engage directly in earning a high salary without requiring the hard work or talent that is needed for intensive scientific jobs. 4. It is therefore only natural that individuals will increasingly gravitate towards work that guarantees them the greatest possible rewards with the least possible effort.
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.
1. However, this shift to more lucrative fields only moderately impacts the field of science. 2. The reason for that is that there is still substantial demand for innovation in scientific fields being driven by both private and public interests. 3. A strong example of this situation would be the worldwide response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the rapid development of viable vaccines. 4. The main areas where science is hurt by interest in other majors is at the fringes where the average worker is more likely to pursue a job at a bank or marketing firm rather than an engineering or manufacturing company. 5. Although this has led to a decrease among certain segments of the population in their passion for scientific endeavors, there is still great work being done by professionals in a variety of fields.
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.
Keep adding in the result to develop your ideas more.
1. In conclusion, it is a logical consequence of more developed economies that many students are now less likely to major in the sciences. 2. However, the impact on society is largely imperceptible and compensated for in various ways.
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.
It has become increasingly less common in recent years for individuals tomajor inSTEM-related subjects. In my opinion, this is the result of the growth of more business-oriented fields of study though the actual effects on society are marginal.
Greater numbers of young people now opt to major in subjects related to economics and finance rather than science. Over the past century, economies globally have grown and can now support white-collar professions such as those in marketing, banking, investment, and finance. These occupations allow an individual to engage directly in earning a high salary without requiring the hard work or talent that is needed for intensive scientific jobs. It is therefore only natural that individuals will increasingly gravitate towards work that guarantees them the greatest possible rewards with the least possible effort.
However, this shift to more lucrative fields only moderately impacts the field of science. The reason for that is that there is still substantial demand for innovation in scientific fields being driven by both private and public interests. A strong example of this situation would be the worldwide response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the rapid development of viable vaccines. The main areas where science is hurt by interest in other majors is at the fringes where the average worker is more likely to pursue a job at a bank or marketing firm rather than an engineering or manufacturing company. Although this has led to a decrease among certain segments of the population in their passion for scientific endeavors, there is still great work being done by professionals in a variety of fields.
In conclusion, it is a logical consequence of more developed economies that many students are now less likely to major in the sciences. However, the impact on society is largely imperceptible and compensated for in various ways.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
It has become increasingly less common in recent years for individuals to more and more people today do not
major in study, choose as your major
STEM-related subjects science subjects
this is the result of the growth of more business-oriented fields of study this is because there are more economic type jobs today
actual effects on society are marginal real impact on people
opt to choose to
related to economics and finance rather than science concerning money not biology, chemistry, etc.
Over the past century the last 100 years
economies globally have grown finances around the world have increased
support white-collar professions allow for more office jobs
marketing advertising
banking finance
investment putting money into things
finance economics
allow let
engage directly in earning a high salary the easiest way to making good money
requiring the hard work or talent needing diligence or ability
intensive scientific jobs hard jobs in science
It is therefore only natural it makes sense that
increasingly gravitate towards work more and more move to
guarantees secures
greatest possible rewards with the least possible effort best compensation without doing much work
shift to more lucrative fields only moderately impacts the field of science move to richer industries just a little affects scientific industries
substantial demand for innovation in scientific fields being driven by both private and public interests lots of need for new ideas coming from corporations and governments
worldwide response to the Covid-19 pandemic the global answer to Coronavirus
rapid development of viable vaccines faster making of medicines
hurt hinder
fringes outer edges of
the average worker individual person
pursue a job at a bank or marketing firm rather than an engineering or manufacturing company look for an occupation at a bank or advertising company instead of a science company
Although regardless of
led to a decrease among certain segments of the population in their passion for scientific endeavors caused fewer people in some demographics to pursue science
great work being done by professionals in a variety of fields good stuff done by people in many positions
it is a logical consequence of clear result of
developed economies countries with money
largely imperceptible mostly can’t be seen
compensated for in various ways resolved in different methods
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:
I________________________________________________________________________________om_________nS________________________s. In my opinion, t_____________________________________________________________________y though the a______________________________________l.
Greater numbers of young people now o_________o major in subjects r______________________________________________________________________e. O______________________y, e____________________________________n and can now s___________________________s such as those in m__________g, b_________g, i____________t, and f_________e. These occupations a______w an individual to e__________________________________y without r____________________________t that is needed for i__________________________s. I______________________________l that individuals will i_________________________________________k that g______________s them the g_______________________________________________t.
However, this s___________________________________________________________________e. The reason for that is that there is still s____________________________________________________________________________________s. A strong example of this situation would be the w______________________________________c and the r_____________________________s. The main areas where science is h____t by interest in other majors is at the f____________s where t_____________________r is more likely to p______________________________________________________________________________________________y. A_________h this has l_____________________________________________________________________________________________s, there is still g______________________________________________________________s.
In conclusion, i_____________________________________f more d________________________s that many students are now less likely to major in the sciences. However, the impact on society is l________________________e and c_______________________________s.
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