This is an IELTS writing task 1 letter from the real general training exam on the topic of writing a letter to an insurance company about losing a valuable item.
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IELTS Essay: Losing a Valuable Item
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter,explain
What you lost
How you lost it
What you want the insurance company to do
To whom it may concern,
I was on holiday the other week to Macau and while there, my laptop was stolen. The laptop is a MacBook Pro and was detailed in my insurance policy beforehand. Additionally, my AirPods, which were next to the laptop, are also gone now.
The event occurred at a local cafe. I left my bag, laptop, and earphones at my table while I went to the bathroom and when I returned several minutes later, they were all missing. I asked the cafe owner but he did not notice someone taking them and their security camera is out of order. We still reported the incident to the police.
I have attached the police report associated with the incident and hope that you will be able to reimburse me based on my policy as promptly as possible. Thefts while on holiday are covered in my membership. Please make a direct transfer to the associated account.
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone.
Best Regards,
Arthur Lang
Analysis
1. To whom it may concern,
2. I was on holiday the other week to Macau and while there, my laptop was stolen. 3. The laptop is a MacBook Pro and was detailed in my insurance policy beforehand. Additionally, my AirPods, which were next to the laptop, are also gone now.
Address the letter to someone.
You can begin with a greeting in some letters.
Include the first bullet point.
1. The event occurred at a local cafe. 2. I left my bag, laptop, and earphones at my table while I went to the bathroom and when I returned several minutes later, they were all missing. 3. I asked the cafe owner but he did not notice someone taking them and their security camera is out of order. 4. We still reported the incident to the police.
Begin to develop the second point.
Add more detail to it.
This one is focused on second point so include a lot.
The more you add, the higher your task achievement mark.
1. I have attached the police report associated with the incident and hope that you will be able to reimburse me based on my policy as promptly as possible. 2. Thefts while on holiday are covered in my membership. 3. Please make a direct transfer to the associated account.
4. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone.
5. Best Regards,
6. Arthur Lang
Develop the last point.
Keep developing it.
Use short and long sentences.
Add an ending sentence.
Use a phrase like regards or sincerely.
Write your name at the end of the letter.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take notes on a piece of paper to aid memory retention.
To whom it may concern,
I was on holiday the other week to Macau and while there, my laptop was stolen. The laptop is a MacBook Pro and was detailed in my insurance policy beforehand. Additionally, my AirPods, which were next to the laptop, are also gone now.
The event occurred at a local cafe. I left my bag, laptop, and earphones at my table while I went to the bathroom and when I returned several minutes later, they were all missing. I asked the cafe owner but he did not notice someone taking them and their security camera is out of order. We still reported the incident to the police.
I have attached the police report associated with the incident and hope that you will be able to reimburse me based on my policy as promptly as possible. Thefts while on holiday are covered in my membership. Please make a direct transfer to the associated account.
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone.
Best Regards,
Arthur Lang
Answers
Practice writing sentences with the words below on a piece of paper:
To whom it may concern dear
on holiday the other week while on vacation last week
while there when I was there
detailed in contained in
insurance policy beforehand coverage in my plan before the trip
Additionally also
gone missing
event occurred thing happened
local cafe nearby coffee shop
left forgot about
returned several minutes later came back after a bit
missing gone
notice realized
taking them stole
security camera is out of order surveillance not working
reported the incident to the police told the cops about it
attached included
police report associated with informoation about it reported to the cops
incident thing that happened
reimburse give money back
based on because of
policy as promptly as possible plan as quickly as can be done
Thefts things that are stolen
covered included
membership subscription, plan, policy
make a direct transfer to the associated account send right to my bank account
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone contact me if there are questions
I was o____________________________k to Macau and w__________e, my laptop was stolen. The laptop is a MacBook Pro and was d____________n my i_______________________________d. A_____________y, my AirPods, which were next to the laptop, are also g___e now.
The e___________________d at a l___________e. I l___t my bag, laptop, and earphones at my table while I went to the bathroom and when I r_____________________________r, they were all m________g. I asked the cafe owner but he did not n______e someone t__________m and their s___________________________________r. We still r__________________________________e.
I have a_________d the p_________________________________h the i__________t and hope that you will be able to r_________e me b__________n my p______________________________________e. T______s while on holiday are c______d in my m__________p. Please m________________________________________________________t.
Some think newspapers are the best method for reading the news while others think other media is better.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
In recent years, many have argued that the best way to read the news is no longer in newspapers. In my opinion, though there are sentimental reasons to prefer newspapers, newer forms of media are far superior.
Those who continue to value newspapers tend to be older individuals. They have typically maintained this habit for years or even decades. Over such a long period reading newspapers, it is logical that they will have developed an emotional attachment to the act of buying and reading a physical copy of the news. For example, The New York Times continues to publish and sell physical copies of their paper in select markets. The people buying these papers could save time and money by reading the same articles online, but might be attracted to the feel and memories surrounding physical newspapers.
However, new forms of media allow audiences a wide range of choices that enhance the overall experience. A user accessing a media website can not only read an article from the convenience of their phone or laptop, but also take advantage of features like automatically generated text-to-speech, videos, links to related content, the ability to share an article, and more. All these features are also complemented by the ability to select a diversity of news sources. Instead of reading a single news outlet that might have a liberal or conservative bias, a discerning reader can seek out multiple viewpoints and find the news that is most trustworthy over time.
In conclusion, despite the respect due to the history of journalism, there are now a wide array of better options online. Individuals should nonetheless be wary of less trustworthy sources.
Analysis
1. In recent years, many have argued that the best way to read the news is no longer in newspapers. 2. In my opinion, though there are sentimental reasons to prefer newspapers, newer forms of media are far superior.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who continue to value newspapers tend to be older individuals. 2. They have typically maintained this habit for years or even decades. 3. Over such a long period reading newspapers, it is logical that they will have developed an emotional attachment to the act of buying and reading a physical copy of the news. 4. For example, The New York Times continues to publish and sell physical copies of their paper in select markets. 5. The people buying these papers could save time and money by reading the same articles online, but might be attracted to the feel and memories surrounding physical newspapers.
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. However, new forms of media allow audiences a wide range of choices that enhance the overall experience. 2. A user accessing a media website can not only read an article from the convenience of their phone or laptop, but also take advantage of features like automatically generated text-to-speech, videos, links to related content, the ability to share an article, and more. 3. All these features are also complemented by the ability to select a diversity of news sources. 4. Instead of reading a single news outlet that might have a liberal or conservative bias, a discerning reader can seek out multiple viewpoints and find the news that is most trustworthy over time.
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.
1. In conclusion, despite the respect due to the history of journalism, there are now a wide array of better options online. 2. Individuals should nonetheless be wary of less trustworthy sources.
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, many have argued that the best way to read the news is no longer in newspapers. In my opinion, though there are sentimental reasons to prefer newspapers, newer forms of media are far superior.
Those who continue to value newspapers tend to be older individuals. They have typically maintained this habit for years or even decades. Over such a long period reading newspapers, it is logical that they will have developed an emotional attachment to the act of buying and reading a physical copy of the news. For example, The New York Times continues to publish and sell physical copies of their paper in select markets. The people buying these papers could save time and money by reading the same articles online, but might be attracted to the feel and memories surrounding physical newspapers.
However, new forms of media allow audiences a wide range of choices that enhance the overall experience. A user accessing a media website can not only read an article from the convenience of their phone or laptop, but also take advantage of features like automatically generated text-to-speech, videos, links to related content, the ability to share an article, and more. All these features are also complemented by the ability to select a diversity of news sources. Instead of reading a single news outlet that might have a liberal or conservative bias, a discerning reader can seek out multiple viewpoints and find the news that is most trustworthy over time.
In conclusion, despite the respect due to the history of journalism, there are now a wide array of better options online. Individuals should nonetheless be wary of less trustworthy sources.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
In recent years these days
argued pointed out
read the news read a newspaper
no longer in newspapers not in physical papers
sentimental reasons emotional attachment
newer forms of media are far superior more recent news sources are better
value care about
tend to be are usually
typically maintained this habit for usually keep up this practice for
decades many years
Over such a long period for a while
logical rational
emotional attachment caring about
the act of buying and reading a physical copy of the news the action of purchasing a real newspaper
publish issue, send out into the world
sell physical copies sell newspapers
paper in select markets newspaper in certain places
save time not waste time
reading the same articles online read the same news on the internet
attracted care about
feel what that it feels, seems
memories surrounding physical newspapers remembering reading real newspapers before
new forms of media allow audiences a wide range of choices more recent news sources let people do more
enhance the overall experience make the reading better
user accessing a media website reader going online to read the news
from the convenience of the ease of using
take advantage of features use the extra stuff
automatically generated text-to-speech an article read aloud to you
links to related content hyperlinks to other articles
ability to share an article posting an article on social media
features elements, parts
complemented by supported by
select a diversity of news sources choose from different news items
Instead of rather than
single news outlet one source of news
liberal or conservative bias more modern or traditional prejudices
a discerning reader a person who is skeptical
seek out multiple viewpoints look for different opinions
most trustworthy over time can be trusted more
despite regardless of
respect due to reverence you should have for
history of journalism past writing of articles
wide array of better options many different choices
nonetheless regardless
wary of less trustworthy sources worried about unreliable sites
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, many have a__________d that the best way to r_________________s is n_____________________________s. In my opinion, though there are s________________________s to prefer newspapers, n_______________________________________r.
Those who continue to v_______e newspapers t____________e older individuals. They have t_________________________________________r years or even d_________s. O______________________d reading newspapers, it is l__________l that they will have developed an e____________________t to t________________________________________________________s. For example, The New York Times continues to p_________h and s___________________________s of their p_________________________s. The people buying these papers could s__________e and money by r__________________________________e, but might be a___________d to the f_____l and m_____________________________________s.
However, n____________________________________________________________s that e_____________________________e. A u_______________________________________e can not only read an article f___________________________f their phone or laptop, but also t______________________________s like a___________________________________h, videos, l______________________t, the a__________________________________e, and more. All these f____________s are also c___________________y the ability to s______________________________________s. I____________f reading a s___________________t that might have a l________________________________s, a____________________r can s_______________________s and find the news that is m_____________________________e.
In conclusion, d________e the r________________o the h______________________m, there are now a w___________________________________s online. Individuals should n_____________s be w_________________________________s.
Listening Practice
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Practice with the related IELTS essay topics below:
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn about current events. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other media.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that in many cities around the world there are constant traffic jams.
How true do you think this statement is?
What measures can governments take to discourage people from owning cars?
It has become increasingly common in recent years for cities to be inundated with cars and, consequently, increased levels of traffic. In my opinion, this is a very real phenomenon and governments could do more to encourage other modes of transport.
There is little doubt that the main cause of traffic is more cars in urban areas. One natural consequence of a burgeoning global middle class is a rise in automobile ownership. This is reflected not only in statistics but also in the day-to-day reality of millions living in densely populated cities such as Los Angeles, Beijing, and London. The average person living in those cities must choose between sitting in traffic, using public transport, or residing near to their workplace. There is little chance this pattern will change in the future as many people see owning a car as a sign of social status and a mark of success in life generally.
Since most car owners will not be dissuaded by higher prices, the best method to combat traffic is to stimulate other kinds of transportation. Since most cities already possess public transportation in the form of buses and subways, governments can simply commit to maintaining and expanding existing options. A standout example of this would be the London Underground which has dozens of lines and is maintained to a high standard. Another pragmatic solution would be to encourage the use of bikes and motorbikes. Many European countries do this by providing free bicycles for short rides. In Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, urban planners provide lanes specifically for compact motorbikes where there is far less traffic than in the lanes for bulky cars.
In conclusion, there is clear evidence that cities are more crowded than ever before and the state can curb this trend by enacting policies to promote bicycles and motorbikes in cities. This is a crucial reform not only for quality of life but also the environmental impact.
Analysis
1. It has become increasingly common in recent years for cities to be inundated with cars and, consequently, increased levels of traffic. 2. In my opinion, this is a very real phenomenon and governments could do more to encourage other modes of transport.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. There is little doubt that the main cause of traffic is more cars in urban areas. 2. One natural consequence of a burgeoning global middle class is a rise in automobile ownership. 3. This is reflected not only in statistics but also in the day-to-day reality of millions living in densely populated cities such as Los Angeles, Beijing, and London. 4. The average person living in those cities must choose between sitting in traffic, using public transport, or residing near to their workplace. 5. There is little chance this pattern will change in the future as many people see owning a car as a sign of social status and a mark of success in life generally.
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.
Add as much detail as possible.
1. Since most car owners will not be dissuaded by higher prices, the best method to combat traffic is to stimulate other kinds of transportation. 2. Since most cities already possess public transportation in the form of buses and subways, governments can simply commit to maintaining and expanding existing options. 3. A standout example of this would be the London Underground which has dozens of lines and is maintained to a high standard. 4. Another pragmatic solution would be to encourage the use of bikes and motorbikes. 5. Many European countries do this by providing free bicycles for short rides. 6. In Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, urban planners provide lanes specifically for compact motorbikes where there is far less traffic than in the lanes for bulky cars.
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 paragraph can be longer.
Don’t repeat yourself.
1. In conclusion, there is clear evidence that cities are more crowded than ever before and the state can curb this trend by enacting policies to promote bicycles and motorbikes in cities. 2. This is a crucial reform not only for quality of life but also the environmental impact.
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 common in recent years for cities to be inundated with cars and, consequently, increased levels of traffic. In my opinion, this is a very real phenomenon and governments could do more to encourage other modes of transport.
There is little doubt that the main cause of traffic is more cars in urban areas. One natural consequence of a burgeoning global middle class isa rise in automobile ownership. This is reflected not only in statistics but also in the day-to-day reality of millions living in densely populated cities such as Los Angeles, Beijing, and London. The average person living in those cities must choose between sitting in traffic, using public transport, or residing near to their workplace. There is little chance this pattern will change in the future as many people see owning a car as a sign of social status and a mark of success in life generally.
Since most car owners will not be dissuaded by higher prices, the best method to combat traffic is to stimulate other kinds of transportation. Since most cities already possess public transportation in the form of buses and subways, governments can simply commit to maintaining and expanding existing options. A standout example of this would be the London Underground which has dozens of lines and is maintained to a high standard. Another pragmatic solution would be to encourage the use of bikes and motorbikes. Many European countries do this by providing free bicycles for short rides. In Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, urban planners provide lanes specifically forcompact motorbikes where there is far less traffic than in the lanes for bulky cars.
In conclusion, there is clear evidence that cities are more crowded than ever before and the state can curb this trend by enacting policies topromote bicycles and motorbikes in cities. This is a crucial reform not only for quality of life but also the environmental impact.
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 common in recent years for it happens more and more
inundated with filled with
consequently as a result
increased levels of traffic more cars on the road
very real phenomenon actual development
encourage push, motivate
modes of transport way of getting around
There is little doubt that almost definitely true
urban areas cities
One natural consequence one real result
burgeoning global middle class more people with money
automobile ownership having cars and private vehicles
reflected mirrored
statistics numbers
day-to-day reality real life
densely populated cities such as urban areas with lots of people
average person normal person
sitting in traffic in gridlocked streets
public transport buses, metros, etc.
residing near to their workplace living near where you work
There is little chance this pattern will change in the future not much of a chance it will be different later
sign of social status shows how rich you are
mark of success in life generally shows you have done well in life
dissuaded by not encouraged
best method to combat traffic best way to reduce too many cars on the road
stimulate encourage
possess have
in the form of in the way
subways metros, undergrounds
commit to maintaining and expanding existing options support what is there already
A standout example of this would be a good instance is
London Underground the subway in London
dozens many
maintained to a high standard kept to a good level
pragmatic solution real fix
providing free bicycles for short rides giving bikes to ride around
urban planners provide lanes specifically forcompact people who plan cities carve out places for small
far less traffic than in the lanes for bulky cars a lot fewer people than in the places where big cars are
clear evidence good support
crowded lots of people
state can curb this trend government can hold back this pattern
enacting policies topromote putting in place laws to help
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 cities to be i___________________h cars and, c_______________y, i__________________________c. In my opinion, this is a v____________________n and governments could do more to e____________e other m______________t.
T_________________________t the main cause of traffic is more cars in u_________________s. O___________________________e of a b______________________________s isa rise in a___________________________p. This is r______________d not only in s___________s but also in the d_____________________y of millions living in d_____________________________________s Los Angeles, Beijing, and London. The a____________________n living in those cities must choose between s___________________c, using p__________________________t, or r_______________________________________e. T______________________________________________________________e as many people see owning a car as a s____________________________s and a m___________________________________y.
Since most car owners will not be d_____________________y higher prices, the b__________________________________c is to s_____________e other kinds of transportation. Since most cities already p_______________s public transportation i______________________f buses and s____________s, governments can simply c________________________________________________________________________s. A____________________________________________e the L____________________________________d which has d____________s of lines and is m___________________________d. Another p___________________n would be to encourage the use of bikes and motorbikes. Many European countries do this by p__________________________________________s. In Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, u_____________________________________________________t motorbikes where there is f__________________________________________________________s.
In conclusion, there is c_____________e that cities are more c__________d than ever before and the s_________________________d by e________________________e bicycles and motorbikes in cities. This is a c_______________m not only for q________________e but also the e___________________________t.
Listening Practice
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Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many today argue that social media has an overall negative impact on both the average person and society more generally. I am in complete agreement with this opinion as individuals are likely to suffer from an unhealthy addiction and social media can cause fractures in society.
The most obvious effect of social media is on the mental health of individual users. Most people on social media have become to varying degrees addicted to the small dopamine bursts that come from scrolling through their feed, feeling outraged at posts, receiving likes, and making positive or negative comments. Each person is likely to gain satisfaction through a different route but all these self-esteem boosts are unhealthy relative to achieving something in the real world. In some cases, individuals retreat from the real world in favor of a virtual one where the stakes are considerably lower and interactions are safely one-sided.
Additionally, the drawbacks of social media are evident throughout society. There are numerous small groups and communities on Facebook that encourage anti-social impulses. For instance, many people post and read about conspiracy theories online on a daily basis. Over time, these individuals begin to feel isolated from mainstream society and the effects of this can appear during real-world events such as the January 6 insurrection and the Occupy Wall Street movement. Although these actions can be interpreted as protests, the viewpoints being expressed are often too extreme to lead to defensible and pragmatic reform.
In conclusion, social media is an overwhelming negative for both normal citizens and the entirety of society. Since governments are averse to regulation, it is important for individuals to abandon these platforms.
Analysis
1. Many today argue that social media has an overall negative impact on both the average person and society more generally. 2. I am in complete agreement with this opinion as individuals are likely to suffer from an unhealthy addiction and social media can cause fractures in society.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. The most obvious effect of social media is on the mental health of individual users. 2. Most people on social media have become to varying degrees addicted to the small dopamine bursts that come from scrolling through their feed, feeling outraged at posts, receiving likes, and making positive or negative comments. 3. Each person is likely to gain satisfaction through a different route but all these self-esteem boosts are unhealthy relative to achieving something in the real world. 4. In some cases, individuals retreat from the real world in favor of a virtual one where the stakes are considerably lower and interactions are safely one-sided.
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. Additionally, the drawbacks of social media are evident throughout society. 2. There are numerous small groups and communities on Facebook that encourage anti-social impulses. 3. For instance, many people post and read about conspiracy theories online on a daily basis. 4. Over time, these individuals begin to feel isolated from mainstream society and the effects of this can appear during real-world events such as the January 6 insurrection and the Occupy Wall Street movement. 5. Although these actions can be interpreted as protests, the viewpoints being expressed are often too extreme to lead to defensible and pragmatic reform.
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 paragraph can be longer.
1. In conclusion, social media is an overwhelming negative for both normal citizens and the entirety of society. 2. Since governments are averse to regulation, it is important for individuals to abandon these platforms.
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.
Many today argue that social media has an overall negative impact on both the average person and society more generally. I am in complete agreement with this opinion as individuals are likely to suffer from an unhealthy addiction and social media can cause fractures in society.
The most obvious effect of social media is on the mental health of individual users. Most people on social media have become to varying degrees addicted to the small dopamine bursts that come from scrolling through their feed, feeling outraged at posts, receiving likes, and making positive or negative comments. Each person is likely to gain satisfaction through a different route but all these self-esteem boosts are unhealthy relative to achieving something in the real world. In some cases, individuals retreat from the real world in favor of a virtual one where the stakes are considerably lower and interactions are safely one-sided.
Additionally, the drawbacks of social media are evident throughout society. There are numerous small groups and communities on Facebook that encourage anti-social impulses. For instance, many people post and read about conspiracy theories online on a daily basis. Over time, these individuals begin to feel isolated from mainstream society and the effects of this can appear during real-world events such as the January 6 insurrection and the Occupy Wall Street movement. Although these actions can be interpreted as protests, the viewpoints being expressed are often too extreme to lead to defensible and pragmatic reform.
In conclusion, social media is an overwhelming negative for both normal citizens and the entirety of society. Since governments are averse to regulation, it is important for individuals to abandon these platforms.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
social media has an overall negative impact on both the average person websites like Facebook hurt most people generally
society more generally all people in a country
I am in complete agreement with this opinion I agree 100%
likely to suffer from probably will be hurt by
unhealthy addiction not a good habit
cause fractures separate people
The most obvious effect of clearest result is
mental health emotional stability
varying degrees addicted to different amounts can’t stop using
small dopamine bursts little bits of pleasure
scrolling through their feed looking through social media
feeling outraged at posts be angry about social media
receiving likes getting thumbs up / love on a post
making positive or negative comments writing good and bad comments
gain satisfaction through a different route feel good in a different way
self-esteem boosts feeling good about yourself
unhealthy relative to achieving something in the real world not good for you compared to doing things in real life
In some cases sometimes
retreat from stop using
in favor of a virtual one caring more about online life
stakes are considerably lower situation is less risky
interactions talking to people
safely one-sided not interacting
Additionally also
drawbacks downsides
evident throughout clear the whole time
numerous small groups and communities many online clubs
encourage anti-social impulses promote being alone
conspiracy theories online on a daily basis crazy ideas every day
Over time as time goes on
feel isolated from mainstream society not feel part of the public discourse
appear during real-world events such as happen in real-life examples including
January 6 insurrection protest in the United States
Occupy Wall Street movement another protest in the United States
actions steps taken
interpreted as protests seen as freedom of speech
viewpoints opinions
expressed said
too extreme to lead to defensible too strong to result in good
pragmatic reform practical change
overwhelming negative for clearly bad for
normal citizens average people
entirety of all of
averse to regulation not interested in making laws
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:
Many today argue that s_____________________________________________________________________n and s__________________________________y. I_____________________________________________n as individuals are l___________________m an u_____________________n and social media can c_________________s in society.
T________________________________f social media is on the m_________________h of individual users. Most people on social media have become to v__________________________o the s__________________s that come from s___________________________d, f_______________________________s, r__________________s, and m___________________________s. Each person is likely to g___________________________________e but all these s_______________________s are u__________________________________________________d. I____________________s, individuals r______________m the real world i____________________________________e where the s______________________________r and i____________s are s____________________d.
A________________y, the d________________s of social media are e_________________t society. There are n_____________________________________________s on Facebook that e_____________________________________s. For instance, many people post and read about c_________________________________________________s. O_______e, these individuals begin to f___________________________________y and the effects of this can a_____________________________________s the J__________________________________n and the O_______________________________t. Although these a_________s can be i_____________________s, the v_______________s being e___________d are often t________________________________e and p______________m.
In conclusion, social media is an o_____________________________r both n________________s and the e________________f society. Since governments are a__________________________n, it is important for individuals to a_______________________s.
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