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.
Listening Practice
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In many countries, people increasingly talk about money such as how much they earn or how much they pay for things in their daily conversations.
Why?
Is this a positive or negative trend?
It has become increasingly pervasive in recent years for individuals to discuss money matters on a daily basis. In my opinion, this is due to changes in what individuals consider polite and is a decidedly negative trend on the whole.
The reason people now talk about money is that it is socially acceptable. In past generations, discussing money was considered “in poor taste” and most people were reserved in order to not appear arrogant or desperate. Today, many social norms from the past have disappeared and this includes ones related to the discussion of one’s finances. This enables the average person to discuss money with friends and family as a way of coping with anxieties about the future or insecurities about their own status in society. For instance, it is common for some wealthy individuals to show off by talking about their investments, property, and so on to impress friends and elevate their own self-esteem.
Discussing money is overall a negative trend as it exacerbates an unhealthy mindset. There are situations where it can be positive, such as when discussing potential investments and helping friends. These contexts are the exceptions, however, as most people simply talk about money to relieve their own nervousness or as a form of bragging. Once a person becomes addicted to the minor dopamine bursts that accompany seeking self-pity or self-aggrandizement, they will have a difficult time transitioning to more productive and fun topics of conversation. Over time, a person may ironically increase their anxieties and insecurities by seeking to cope with them.
In conclusion, people talk about their finances as it is no longer considered rude and it is an unhealthy habit. It is better to talk about to more important topics.
Analysis
1. It has become increasingly pervasive in recent years for individuals to discuss money matters on a daily basis. 2. In my opinion, this is due to changes in what individuals consider polite and is a decidedly negative trend on the whole.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. The reason people now talk about money is that it is socially acceptable. 2. In past generations, discussing money was considered “in poor taste” and most people were reserved in order to not appear arrogant or desperate. 3. Today, many social norms from the past have disappeared and this includes ones related to the discussion of one’s finances. 4. This enables the average person to discuss money with friends and family as a way of coping with anxieties about the future or insecurities about their own status in society. 5. For instance, it is common for some wealthy individuals to show off by talking about their investments, property, and so on to impress friends and elevate their own self-esteem.
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.
Finish the paragraph strong.
1. Discussing money is overall a negative trend as it exacerbates an unhealthy mindset. 2. There are situations where it can be positive, such as when discussing potential investments and helping friends. 3. These contexts are the exceptions, however, as most people simply talk about money to relieve their own nervousness or as a form of bragging. 4. Once a person becomes addicted to the minor dopamine bursts that accompany seeking self-pity or self-aggrandizement, they will have a difficult time transitioning to more productive and fun topics of conversation. 5. Over time, a person may ironically increase their anxieties and insecurities by seeking to cope with them.
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, people talk about their finances as it is no longer considered rude and it is an unhealthy habit. 2. It is better to talk about to more important topics.
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 pervasive in recent years for individuals to discuss money matters on a daily basis. In my opinion, this is due to changes in what individuals consider polite and is a decidedly negative trend on the whole.
The reason people now talk about money is that it is socially acceptable. In past generations, discussing money was considered “in poor taste” and most people were reservedin order to not appear arrogant or desperate. Today, many social norms from the past have disappeared and this includes ones related to the discussion of one’s finances. This enables the average person to discuss money with friends and family as a way of coping with anxieties about the future or insecurities about their own status in society. For instance, it is common for some wealthy individuals to show off by talking about their investments, property, and so on to impress friends and elevate their own self-esteem.
Discussing money is overall a negative trend as it exacerbates an unhealthy mindset. There are situations where it can be positive, such as when discussing potential investments and helping friends. These contexts are the exceptions, however, as most people simply talk about money to relieve their own nervousness or as a form of bragging. Once a person becomes addicted to the minor dopamine bursts that accompany seeking self-pity or self-aggrandizement, they will have a difficult time transitioning to more productive and fun topics of conversation. Over time, a person may ironically increase their anxieties and insecurities by seeking to cope with them.
In conclusion, people talk about their finances as it is no longer considered rude and it is an unhealthy habit. It is better to talk about to more important topics.
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 pervasive in recent years for it is more common now
discuss money matters on a daily basis talk about finances every day
this is due to changes in this is mostly because of
consider polite think is nice
decidedly negative trend on the whole bad overall
socially acceptable good for society
In past generations before
considered “in poor taste” not a polite thing to say
reservedin order to not appear arrogant or desperate polite so that you don’t seem prideful or needy
social norms what is considered polite by society
disappeared went away
discussion of one’s finances talking about your money
enables allows
average person normal citizen
coping with anxieties about dealing with nervous feelings related to
insecurities doubts
status in society how you are perceived in the world
wealthy individuals rich people
show off brag
investments money put into
property things you own
impress friends show off to friends
elevate their own self-esteem feel better about themselves
overall a negative trend on the whole is bad
exacerbates makes worse
unhealthy mindset not a health way to think about it
situations contexts
potential investments possible places to put your money
These contexts are the exceptions these situations are rare
relieve their own nervousness less their anxiety
as a form of bragging a way of showing off
addicted to the minor dopamine bursts that accompany seeking self-pity or self-aggrandizement get used to the pleasure that comes from feeling bad about yourself or bragging
difficult time transitioning to hard time changing
productive useful
fun topics of conversation interesting things to talk about
Over time as life goes on
ironically surprisingly
by seeking to cope with them trying to deal with them
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__________________________________________r individuals to d_________________________________s. In my opinion, t___________________________n what individuals c_________________e and is a d_________________________________e.
The reason people now talk about money is that it is s_________________________e. I______________________s, discussing money was c_______________________e” and most people were r_______________________________________________e. Today, many s_______________s from the past have d_____________d and this includes ones related to the d______________________s. This e__________es the a_______________n to discuss money with friends and family as a way of c___________________________t the future or i________________s about their own s_______________y. For instance, it is common for some w__________________s to s____________f by talking about their i_______________s, p___________y, and so on to i______________s and e______________________________m.
Discussing money is o_____________________d as it e_______________s an u___________________t. There are s_____________s where it can be positive, such as when discussing p___________________s and helping friends. T_________________________s, however, as most people simply talk about money to r________________________s or a_____________________g. Once a person becomes a___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________t, they will have a d_________________________o more p___________e and f__________________________n. O_________e, a person may i____________y increase their anxieties and insecurities b________________________________m.
In conclusion, people talk about their finances as it is n______________________________e and it is an unhealthy habit. It is better to talk about to more important topics.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 1 sample answer essay on the topic of a comparison of the number of jobs in three different industries in the United States.
The line chart shows trends in terms of employment in the USA in millions and predictions for the future.
The line chart details the number of individuals working in manufacturing, services, and agriculture over a 50-year period in the United States. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that agriculture has and will continue to decline greatly from being the most to least common occupation, while the opposite is true for service jobs. The trend for manufacturing is less consistent though it is anticipated to be roughly stable overall.
In 1975, the vast majority of workers (60 million) were farmers, a figure in stark contrast to those in manufacturing (9 million) and agriculture (10 million). After a two-year period with little change for all jobs, there was a steep decline in the number of agricultural workers to 42 million by 1979. In the same year, the data for service workers began to rise consistently, with an expected peak of 90 million by 2025.
In comparison, workers in agriculture have fallen at varying rates and the final statistic is anticipated to be just over 10 million by 2025. The number for manufacturing rose to 40 million in 1980, where the figures for all categories converged, before a rapid decline that will continue to 2025 and end at 10 million.
Analysis
1. The line chart details the number of individuals working in manufacturing, services, and agriculture over a 50-year period in the United States. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that agriculture has and will continue to decline greatly from being the most to least common occupation, while the opposite is true for service jobs. 3. The trend for manufacturing is less consistent though it is anticipated to be roughly stable overall.
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. In 1975, the vast majority of workers (60 million) were farmers, a figure in stark contrast to those in manufacturing (9 million) and agriculture (10 million). 2. After a two-year period with little change for all jobs, there was a steep decline in the number of agricultural workers to 42 million by 1979. 3. In the same year, the data for service workers began to rise consistently, with an expected peak of 90 million by 2025.
Begin writing about the data for the first categories.
Compare between each sentence.
Add as much detail as possible.
1. In comparison, workers in agriculture have fallen at varying rates and the final statistic is anticipated to be just over 10 million by 2025. 2. The number for manufacturing rose to 40 million in 1980, where the figures for all categories converged, before a rapid decline that will continue to 2025 and end at 10 million.
Write about the final other parts of the graph – include everything!
Compare the categories.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
The line chart details the number of individuals working in manufacturing, services, and agriculture over a 50-year period in the United States. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that agriculture has and will continue to decline greatly from being the most to least common occupation, while the opposite is true for service jobs. The trend for manufacturing is less consistent though it is anticipated to be roughly stable overall.
In 1975, the vast majority of workers (60 million) were farmers, a figure in stark contrast to those in manufacturing (9 million) and agriculture (10 million). After a two-year period with little change for all jobs, there was a steep decline in the number of agricultural workers to 42 million by 1979. In the same year, the data for service workers began to rise consistently, with an expected peak of 90 million by 2025.
In comparison, workers in agriculture have fallen at varying rates and the final statistic is anticipated to be just over 10 million by 2025. The number for manufacturing rose to 40 million in 1980, where the figures for all categories converged, before a rapid decline that will continue to 2025 and end at 10 million.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
details shows
manufacturing making of things, production
services doing things such as driving a taxi or working in a restaurant
agriculture farming
50-year period over 50 years
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
has and will continue to decline greatly in the past and the future will keep going
the most to least common occupation happens a lot to doesn’t happen much
while the opposite is true for the converse is the case for
trend pattern
less consistent though not as steady however
anticipated expected
roughly stable overall about the same by the end
the vast majority of most of
a figure in stark contrast to a number completely different from
steep decline big fall
agricultural related to farming
In the same year also that year
consistently steadily
an expected peak of an anticipated high point of
In comparison in contrast
fallen dropped
varying rates different patterns of change
final statistic last number
anticipated to be just over expected to be a bit above
rose increased
where the figures for all categories converged at the point in which all numbers are the same
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 line chart d______s the number of individuals working in m______________g, s_______s, and a____________e over a 5_______________d in the United States. L__________________________________________________t agriculture h___________________________________y from being t__________________________________________n, w________________________________r service jobs. The t_____d for manufacturing is l______________________________h it is a___________d to be r_____________________l.
In 1975, t______________________f workers (60 million) were farmers, a____________________________o those in manufacturing (9 million) and agriculture (10 million). After a two-year period with little change for all jobs, there was a s____________e in the number of a_____________l workers to 42 million by 1979. I__________________r, the data for service workers began to r_____________________y, with a______________________f 90 million by 2025.
I_____________________n, workers in agriculture have f_________n at v________________s and the f_______________________c is a________________________r 10 million by 2025. The number for manufacturing r___e to 40 million in 1980, w__________________________________________d, b________________________e that will continue to 2025 and e______t 10 million.
Listening Practice
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