The pie charts show information about energy production in a country in two separate years.
The pie charts detail the distribution of various energy sources in a given nation in the years 1995 and 2005. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that production of two main energies (coal and gas) rose marginally, while petrol declined considerably. ‘Other’ and nuclear production also grew greatly, despite remaining less popular in both years.
In 1995, coal, gas, and petrol were roughly equal in terms of energy production with each slightly above 29%. By 2005, the figures for coal and gas had risen moderately (30.93% and 30.31%, respectively) while petrol exploitation declined to represent just 19.55% of all sources.
The data for the remaining categories was considerably lower with ‘other’ accounting for 4.9% of energy production to begin the period and nuclear noticeably higher at 6.4%. By 2005, ‘other’ had narrowed the disparity and nearly doubled to 9.1% as nuclear energy use grew more slowly to reach 10.1%.
Analysis
1. The pie charts detail the distribution of various energy sources in a given nation in the years 1995 and 2005. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that production of two main energies (coal and gas) rose marginally, while petrol declined considerably. 3. ‘Other’ and nuclear production also grew greatly, despite remaining less popular in both years.
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 1995, coal, gas, and petrol were roughly equal in terms of energy production with each slightly above 29%. 2. By 2005, the figures for coal and gas had risen moderately (30.93% and 30.31%, respectively) while petrol exploitation declined to represent just 19.55% of all sources.
Begin writing about the data for the first categories.
Compare between each sentence.
1. The data for the remaining categories was considerably lower with ‘other’ accounting for 4.9% of energy production to begin the period and nuclear noticeably higher at 6.4%. 2. By 2005, ‘other’ had narrowed the disparity and nearly doubled to 9.1% as nuclear energy use grew more slowly to reach 10.1%.
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 pie charts detail the distribution of various energy sources in a given nation in the years 1995 and 2005. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that production of two main energies (coal and gas) rose marginally, while petrol declined considerably. ‘Other’ and nuclear production also grew greatly, despiteremaining less popular in both years.
In 1995, coal, gas, and petrol were roughly equal in terms of energy production with each slightly above 29%. By 2005, the figures for coal and gas had risen moderately (30.93% and 30.31%, respectively) while petrol exploitation declined to represent just 19.55% of all sources.
The data for the remaining categories was considerably lower with ‘other’ accounting for 4.9% of energy production to begin the period and nuclear noticeably higher at 6.4%. By 2005, ‘other’ had narrowed the disparity and nearly doubled to 9.1% as nuclear energy use grew more slowly to reach 10.1%.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
detail show
distribution how it is allocated to each category
various energy sources in a given nation where energy comes from in a country
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
rose marginally increased a bit
petrol declined considerably gas went down a lot
nuclear related to radiation and uranium
grew greatly increased a lot
despiteremaining less popular in both years regardless of being less common in each time period
roughly equal in terms of about the same concerning
slightly above just a bit over
figures numbers
had risen moderately had increased a bit
respectively in turn
exploitation declined taking advantage of decreased
represent just stand for only
data figures
remaining categories extra areas
considerably lower with much less than
accounting for representing
to begin the period starting the time at
noticeably higher at much bigger at
narrowed the disparity came much closer to each other, to being equal
nearly doubled almost 2x
grew more slowly to reach increased slightly 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 charts d_______l the d______________n of v_________________________________________n in the years 1995 and 2005. L______________________________________________t production of two main energies (coal and gas) r______________y, while p______________________________y. ‘Other’ and n___________r production also g____________y, d___________________________________s.
In 1995, coal, gas, and petrol were r_________________________f energy production with each s____________e 29%. By 2005, the f_________s for coal and gas h______________________y (30.93% and 30.31%, r_____________y) while petrol e_______________________d to r___________t 19.55% of all sources.
The d_____a for the r___________________________s was c_____________________________h ‘other’ a____________________r 4.9% of energy production t______________________d and nuclear n_______________________t 6.4%. By 2005, ‘other’ had n________________________y and n_______________d to 9.1% as nuclear energy use g_____________________________h 10.1%.
Listening Practice
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In recent years, there has been growing interest in the relationship between equality and personal achievement. Some people believe that individuals can achieve more in egalitarian societies. Others believe that high levels of personal achievement are possible only if individuals are free to succeed or fail according to their individual merits.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
In recent decades, there has been considerable debate about whether or not individual achievement is greater in egalitarian or more hierarchical societies. In my opinion, despite the benefits of egalitarianism as a political principle, it should not be pursued as a social ideal.
Those who argue egalitarian societies are better for achievement point out the benefits of opportunity. The most well-known examples of this are in socialist nations in Europe like France where income disparity is less pronounced than in more capitalist countries. In such liberal countries, a person can receive a good education, secure stable employment, receive unemployment benefits in the case of an economic downturn, and support the rest of society by paying high taxes. Being part of such a community is itself a motivation for individuals to perform well at work and pursue life goals. This is especially the case as a person will not have to feel anxious about the possibility of being left behind by society at large.
I would contend that when conditions are generally equal individuals should then be permitted to compete without considerable governmental regulation. The standout example for this situation would be in the United States. Although there are more problems related to income inequality, there is also greater innovation across a variety of sectors. One cause of this is that individuals are motivated by the desire to excel and earn the financial rewards that accompany success. A person is therefore encouraged to attain their own definition of success or they might be forced to live on the fringes of society.
In conclusion, though there is a cruel element to competition, it is the best way to encourage innovation and growth in an individual and society as a whole. Naturally, such an approach is only possible when systemic problems related to discrimination have first been eliminated.
Analysis
1. In recent decades, there has been considerable debate about whether or not individual achievement is greater in egalitarian or more hierarchical societies. 2. In my opinion, despite the benefits of egalitarianism as a political principle, it should not be pursued as a social ideal.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who argue egalitarian societies are better for achievement point out the benefits of opportunity. 2. The most well-known examples of this are in socialist nations in Europe like France where income disparity is less pronounced than in more capitalist countries. 3. In such liberal countries, a person can receive a good education, secure stable employment, receive unemployment benefits in the case of an economic downturn, and support the rest of society by paying high taxes. 4. Being part of such a community is itself a motivation for individuals to perform well at work and pursue life goals. 5. This is especially the case as a person will not have to feel anxious about the possibility of being left behind by society at large.
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.
You might add a counterpoint here.
1. I would contend that when conditions are generally equal individuals should then be permitted to compete without considerable governmental regulation. 2. The standout example for this situation would be in the United States. 3. Although there are more problems related to income inequality, there is also greater innovation across a variety of sectors. 4. One cause of this is that individuals are motivated by the desire to excel and earn the financial rewards that accompany success. 5. A person is therefore encouraged to attain their own definition of success or they might be forced to live on the fringes of society.
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.
Continue your development.
1. In conclusion, though there is a cruel element to competition, it is the best way to encourage innovation and growth in an individual and society as a whole. 2. Naturally, such an approach is only possible when systemic problems related to discrimination have first been eliminated.
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 decades, there has been considerable debate about whether or not individual achievement is greater in egalitarian or more hierarchical societies. In my opinion, despite the benefits of egalitarianism as a political principle, it should not be pursued as a social ideal.
Those who argue egalitarian societies are better for achievement point out the benefits of opportunity. The most well-known examples of this are in socialist nations in Europe like France where income disparity is less pronounced than in more capitalist countries. In such liberal countries, a person can receive a good education, secure stable employment, receive unemployment benefits in the case of an economic downturn, and support the rest of society by paying high taxes. Being part of such a community is itself a motivation for individuals to perform well at work and pursue life goals. This is especially the case as a person will not have to feel anxious about the possibility of being left behind by society at large.
I would contend that when conditions are generally equal individuals should then be permitted to compete without considerable governmental regulation. The standout example for this situation would be in the United States. Although there are more problems related to income inequality, there is also greater innovation across a variety of sectors. One cause of this is that individuals are motivated by the desire to excel and earn the financial rewards that accompany success. A person is therefore encouraged to attain their own definition of success or they might be forced to live on the fringes of society.
In conclusion, though there is a cruel element to competition, it is the best way to encourage innovation and growth in an individual and society as a whole. Naturally, such an approach is only possible when systemic problems related to discrimination have first been eliminated.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
In recent decades the last 20 or 30 years
there has been considerable debate about whether or not lots of conflict concerning
achievement how much you get done
greater more than
egalitarian equal
more hierarchical societies countries with clear classes
despite the benefits of egalitarianism as a political principle regardless of the advantages of equal rights
should not be pursued as a social ideal is not a desirable way to live
point out argue
benefits advantages
opportunity chance
The most well-known examples of this are in socialist nations best instances exist in more equal countries
income disparity differences in how much people earn
less pronounced than in more capitalist countries not as different as in more market-oriented nations
liberal socialist, more open and free
receive get
secure stable employment have a good job
receive unemployment benefits in the case of an economic downturn get money from the government when the economy is not doing well
support the rest of society by paying high taxes help everyone by paying some of your salary to the government
motivation encouragement
perform well do well
pursue life goals seek out achievements in life
This is especially the case as particularly the true because
anxious nervous
possibility chance
left behind by society at large not keeping up with the rest of the public
contend argue
conditions situations
generally equal mostly the same
permitted to compete without considerable governmental regulation allowed to do what they want without interference
The standout example for this situation would be best instance of this is
related to income inequality concerning people not being equal
innovation across a variety of sectors new ideas in many industries
One cause of this is that one source is
desire what you want
excel do well
earn the financial rewards make money
accompany success go along with success
attain their own definition of success achieve what they want
on the fringes of society nearly outside of society
cruel element to competition mean part of fighting with others
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, t_______________________________________________________t individual a______________t is g_________r in e_______________n or m_____________________________s. In my opinion, d____________________________________________e, it s_________________________________________________l.
Those who argue egalitarian societies are better for achievement p____________t the b___________s of o______________y. T_______________________________________________________s in Europe like France where i__________________y is l__________________________________________________________s. In such l__________l countries, a person can r__________e a good education, s__________________________________t, r_______________________________________________________________n, and s____________________________________________s. Being part of such a community is itself a m_________________n for individuals to p_________________l at work and p____________________s. T______________________________s a person will not have to feel a______________s about the p_________________y of being l__________________________________e.
I would c__________d that when c_______________s are g______________________l individuals should then be p_________________________________________________________n. T_________________________________________e in the United States. Although there are more problems r_________________________y, there is also greater i__________________________________________s. O______________________________t individuals are motivated by the d_______e to e_______l and e_____________________________s that a______________________s. A person is therefore encouraged to a____________________________________________s or they might be forced to live o______________________________y.
In conclusion, though there is a c_____________________________n, it is the best way to encourage innovation and growth in an individual and s_______________________e. N________________y, such an a________h is only possible when s______________________________s related to d________________n have f_____t been e___________d.
Listening Practice
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Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can is better for their overall skills development and creativity than reading.
To what extent do you agree?
Some today have argued that in order to best facilitate a child’s skills and imagination they should participate in engaging activities instead of spending time reading. In my opinion, though reading is beneficial to imagination to an extent, it is better to take part in a more active pastime.
Those who argue in favor of reading maintain that it stimulates creativity. For generations, parents have read stories to children not only to impart moral lessons but also inspire. One of the most famous children’s authors, Dr. Seuss, is well-known for his imaginative drawings, creative rhymes, and socially conscious plotlines. Children who read his stories are then likely to imitate this example in their own writing and artwork. As kids grow older, they can discover other creative writers and use reading as a way to imagine diverse worlds and characters. By doing so, they will implicitly have more examples to creatively rely on in their studies and future work.
However, a fun activity requires greater levels of engagement. This is broadly true for a number of pastimes ranging from playing sports and making art to socializing and going on holiday. For instance, if a parent decides to teach painting, then their children will have to learn how to employ different kinds of paints and papers, choose subjects to portray, and learn the techniques to achieve any given effect. They will also have to develop resilience and dedication as their first paintings are unlikely to be successes. If this activity is done in a group, then they can develop social skills at the same time. Depending on the activity, a child will have to push themselves outside their comfort zone far beyond what is required when passively reading a book alone.
In conclusion, despite the legitimate benefits of reading for imagination, I would argue that a more active undertaking has more concrete and memorable advantages. Parents should encourage a balance but prioritize active engagement over passivity.
Analysis
1. Some today have argued that in order to best facilitate a child’s skills and imagination they should participate in engaging activities instead of spending time reading. 2. In my opinion, though reading is beneficial to imagination to an extent, it is better to take part in a more active pastime.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who argue in favor of reading maintain that it stimulates creativity. 2. For generations, parents have read stories to children not only to impart moral lessons but also inspire. 3. One of the most famous children’s authors, Dr. Seuss, is well-known for his imaginative drawings, creative rhymes, and socially conscious plotlines. 4. Children who read his stories are then likely to imitate this example in their own writing and artwork. 5. As kids grow older, they can discover other creative writers and use reading as a way to imagine diverse worlds and characters. 6. By doing so, they will implicitly have more examples to creatively rely on in their studies and future work.
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.
Vary long and short sentences.
You might add a counterpoint here.
1. However, a fun activity requires greater levels of engagement. 2. This is broadly true for a number of pastimes ranging from playing sports and making art to socializing and going on holiday. 3. For instance, if a parent decides to teach painting, then their children will have to learn how to employ different kinds of paints and papers, choose subjects to portray, and learn the techniques to achieve any given effect. 4. They will also have to develop resilience and dedication as their first paintings are unlikely to be successes. 5. If this activity is done in a group, then they can develop social skills at the same time. 6. Depending on the activity, a child will have to push themselves outside their comfort zone far beyond what is required when passively reading a book alone.
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.
Continue your development.
Finish the paragraph strong.
1. In conclusion, despite the legitimate benefits of reading for imagination, I would argue that a more active undertaking has more concrete and memorable advantages. 2. Parents should encourage a balance but prioritize active engagement over passivity.
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.
Some today have argued that in order to best facilitate a child’s skills and imagination they should participate in engaging activities instead of spending time reading. In my opinion, though reading is beneficial to imagination to an extent, it is better to take part in a more active pastime.
Those who argue in favor of reading maintain that it stimulates creativity. For generations, parents have read stories to children not only to impart moral lessons but also inspire. One of the most famous children’s authors, Dr. Seuss, is well-known for his imaginative drawings, creative rhymes, and socially conscious plotlines. Children who read his stories are then likely to imitate this example in their own writing and artwork. As kids grow older, they can discover other creative writers and use reading as a way to imagine diverse worlds and characters. By doing so, they will implicitly have more examples to creatively rely on in their studies and future work.
However, a fun activity requires greater levels of engagement. This is broadly true for a number of pastimes ranging from playing sports and making art to socializing and going on holiday. For instance, if a parent decides to teach painting, then their children will have to learn how to employ different kinds of paints and papers, choose subjects to portray, and learn the techniques to achieve any given effect. They will also have to develop resilience and dedication as their first paintings are unlikely to be successes. If this activity is done in a group, then they can develop social skills at the same time. Depending on the activity, a child will have to push themselves outside their comfort zone far beyond what is required when passively reading a book alone.
In conclusion, despite the legitimate benefits of reading for imagination, I would argue that a more active undertaking has more concrete and memorable advantages. Parents should encourage a balance but prioritize active engagement over passivity.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
facilitate make it possible to, allow for
imagination creativity, thinking of lots of ideas
participate in engaging activities instead of spending time reading do fun stuff rather than reading books
beneficial to imagination to an extent helps you be more creative somewhat
take part in a more active pastime do more active activities
Those who argue in favor of people who support
maintain argue
stimulates creativity makes you more imaginative
not only to impart moral lessons more than just telling you ethical stories
inspire encourage
well-known for his imaginative drawings famous for creative pictures
creative rhymes interesting words that sound the same
socially conscious plotlines stories that show you care about the world
imitate copy
As kids grow older when children grow up
discover other creative writers find different imaginative authors
imagine diverse worlds and characters think of varied places and people
By doing so in this way
implicitly not explicitly
rely on depend on
studies schoolwork
future work job later
requires greater levels of engagement need more interaction
This is broadly true for mostly the case for
ranging from playing sports and making art to socializing and going on holiday including…
decides chooses
employ use
subjects what you choose to draw about
portray how it is shown
learn the techniques to achieve any given effect know how to make different kinds of images
develop resilience become grittier
dedication commitment
unlikely to be successes not much chance of it working out
social skills at the same time interacting with others also
Depending on relying on
push themselves outside their comfort zone far beyond challenge yourself
passively reading a book alone buried in a book on your own
despite the legitimate benefits of regardless of the real advantages of
active undertaking not a passive activity
concrete real, tangible
memorable advantages easy to remember benefits
encourage a balance promote equality
prioritize active engagement over passivity focus more on activity rather than doing nothing
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:
Some today have argued that in order to best f_________e a child’s skills and i______________n they should p_____________________________________________________g. In my opinion, though reading is b______________________________________t, it is better to t________________________________e.
T__________________________________f reading m______________n that it s________________y. For generations, parents have read stories to children n__________________________s but also i___________e. One of the most famous children’s authors, Dr. Seuss, is w____________________________________s, c__________________s, and s_____________________s. Children who read his stories are then likely to i_________e this example in their own writing and artwork. A___________________r, they can d_____________________________________s and use reading as a way to i___________________________________s. B_____________o, they will i_____________y have more examples to creatively r________n in their s___________s and f____________k.
However, a fun activity r_______________________________________t. T___________________________r a number of pastimes r_________________________________________________________________________y. For instance, if a parent d________s to teach painting, then their children will have to learn how to e_______y different kinds of paints and papers, choose s________s to p________y, and l_________________________________________________t. They will also have to d__________________e and d___________n as their first paintings are u______________________s. If this activity is done in a group, then they can develop s__________________________________e. D_________________n the activity, a child will have to p_________________________________________________________d what is required when p_________________________e.
In conclusion, d_______________________________f reading for imagination, I would argue that a more a___________________g has more c___________e and m_____________________________s. Parents should e__________________________e but p___________________________________________________y.
Listening Practice
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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones.
Why is this the case?
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Many today would argue that children spend too many hours on their smartphones. In my opinion, this is a natural result of the conveniences these phones afford and is decidedly negative as it severely impacts health.
The main reason children are using phones too much today is parents view it as a convenient option. This is firstly a simple practicality. Most parents are busy and tired after work and smartphones are one of the easiest methods to keep their children occupied and entertained. It is a common occurrence to witness children on phones at restaurants and airports while their parents are distracted. Moreover, parents can easily justify smartphones by claiming they help their children become better acclimated with technology. This justification is self-serving, but there is a degree of truth in the fact that young children will be able to understand applications and how to navigate websites like YouTube and Google search.
As far as I am concerned, the overuse of smartphones greatly impairs children physically and mentally. Physically, using a smartphone encourages a more sedentary lifestyle. A large proportion of children today are more likely to sit at home after school playing games, chatting, and scrolling through YouTube or TikTok instead of playing outside with friends. Over time, these become ingrained habits and threaten their long-term physical fitness. Intellectually, phones lead to shorter attention spans. Media online, especially applications that have embraced shorter video formats, produce dopamine responses in the brain that then require frequent stimulation. In contrast to a book, children can only gain these feelings from their digital devices.
In conclusion, despite the convenient uses of smartphones, they hinder the physical and intellectual development of children. Parents should limit their children’s screen time.
Analysis
1. Many today would argue that children spend too many hours on their smartphones. 2. In my opinion, this is a natural result of the conveniences these phones afford and is decidedly negative as it severely impacts health.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. The main reason children are using phones too much today is parents view it as a convenient option. 2. This is firstly a simple practicality. 3. Most parents are busy and tired after work and smartphones are one of the easiest methods to keep their children occupied and entertained. 4. It is a common occurrence to witness children on phones at restaurants and airports while their parents are distracted. 5. Moreover, parents can easily justify smartphones by claiming they help their children become better acclimated with technology. 6. This justification is self-serving, but there is a degree of truth in the fact that young children will be able to understand applications and how to navigate websites like YouTube and Google search.
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.
You might add a counterpoint here.
Finish strong.
1. As far as I am concerned, the overuse of smartphones greatly impairs children physically and mentally. 2. Physically, using a smartphone encourages a more sedentary lifestyle. 3. A large proportion of children today are more likely to sit at home after school playing games, chatting, and scrolling through YouTube or TikTok instead of playing outside with friends. 4. Over time, these become ingrained habits and threaten their long-term physical fitness. 5. Intellectually, phones lead to shorter attention spans. 6. Media online, especially applications that have embraced shorter video formats, produce dopamine responses in the brain that then require frequent stimulation. 7. In contrast to a book, children can only gain these feelings from their digital devices.
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.
Continue your development.
Keep developing your ideas specifically.
Finish the paragraph strong.
1. In conclusion, despite the convenient uses of smartphones, they hinder the physical and intellectual development of children. 2. Parents should limit 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.
Many today would argue that children spend too many hours on their smartphones. In my opinion, this is a natural result of the conveniences these phones afford and is decidedly negative as it severely impacts health.
The main reason children are using phones too much today is parents view it as a convenient option. This is firstly a simplepracticality. Most parents are busy and tired after work and smartphones are one of the easiest methods to keep their children occupied and entertained. It is a common occurrence to witness children on phones at restaurants and airports while their parents are distracted. Moreover, parents can easily justify smartphones by claiming they help their children become better acclimated with technology. This justification is self-serving, but there is a degree of truth in the fact that young children will be able to understand applications and how to navigate websites like YouTube and Google search.
As far as I am concerned, the overuse of smartphones greatly impairs children physically and mentally. Physically, using a smartphone encourages a more sedentary lifestyle. A large proportion of children today are more likely to sit at home after school playing games, chatting, and scrolling through YouTube or TikTok instead of playing outside with friends. Over time, these become ingrained habits and threaten their long-term physical fitness. Intellectually, phones lead to shorter attention spans. Media online, especially applications that have embraced shorter video formats, produce dopamine responses in the brain that then require frequent stimulation. In contrast to a book, children can only gain these feelings from their digital devices.
In conclusion, despite the convenient uses of smartphones, they hinder the physical and intellectual development of children. Parents should limit 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:
argue claim
smartphones phones, mobile phones
natural result of the conveniences happens obviously because they are easy
afford allow for
decidedly negative definitely bad
severely impacts health greatly hurts your body
main reason biggest source
view it as a convenient option think it is an easy way
firstly to start
simplepracticality just an easy thing to do in life
easiest methods best ways
occupied spend time on
entertained kept occupied and engaged
It is a common occurrence to witness it happens a lot to see
while their parents are distracted as their mom and dad are busy
easily justify give themselves the excuse to
claiming arguing
better acclimated with technology able to use devices better
justification reason for
self-serving good for them
a degree of truth in the fact that some reality in the situation
understand applications know how to use apps
navigate websites get around sites
As far as I am concerned in my opinion
overuse use too often
greatly impairs children physically and mentally hurt kids in terms of body and mind
Physically related to the body
encourages motivates
sedentary lifestyle not active ways of living
A large proportion of most of
scrolling through looking through
instead of playing outside with friends not going outside with other kids
Over time as time goes on
ingrained habits actions you can’t change
threaten their long-term physical fitness hurt their body later on
Intellectually related to the mentality
lead to shorter attention spans make it harder to pay attention for a long time
embraced shorter video formats watch videos that aren’t that long
produce dopamine responses in the brain make people happy in their minds
require frequent stimulation need more content
In contrast to in comparison to
digital devices phones, tablets, etc.
despite regardless of
hinder hold back
physical and intellectual development of body and mind change
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 would a______e that children spend too many hours on their s________________s. In my opinion, this is a n_________________________________s these phones a________d and is d_________________e as it s______________________h.
The m______________n children are using phones too much today is parents v______________________________n. This is f______y a s____________________y. Most parents are busy and tired after work and smartphones are one of the e____________________s to keep their children o____________d and e____________d. I____________________________________s children on phones at restaurants and airports w______________________________d. Moreover, parents can e_________________y smartphones by c___________g they help their children become b_______________________________y. This j________________n is s____________g, but there is a____________________________t young children will be able to u_________________________s and how to n________________s like YouTube and Google search.
A_______________________d, the o_________e of smartphones g_________________________________________y. P_________y, using a smartphone e________________s a more s_____________________e. A_____________________________f children today are more likely to sit at home after school playing games, chatting, and s_____________________h YouTube or TikTok i________________________________________s. O________________e, these become i___________________s and t________________________________________________s. I__________________y, phones l__________________________s. Media online, especially applications that have e_______________________________s, p__________________________________________n that then r_____________________________________n. I_____________________o a book, children can only gain these feelings from their d____________________s.
In conclusion, d___________e the convenient uses of smartphones, they h________r the p_f children. Parents should limit their children’s screen time.
Listening Practice
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Some people believe more actions can be taken to prevent crime, while others think that little can be done.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Many concerned parties today feel that crime has already been reduced as much as is realistically possible. While I agree this may be true in nations where security is prioritized over privacy rights, there is still tremendous progress that can be made globally.
Those who argue crime no longer needs addressing point to technological innovations. This situation is most apparent in authoritarian nations. Security surveillance can include the use of street cameras, digital tracking, and eavesdropping on private communications. For instance, in South Korea the crime rate in most urban areas is negligible and the average person reports little anxiety about possible criminality, in contrast to periods in the past when there were more instances of robbery, assault, theft, pickpocketing, and so on. These technological shifts have greatly aided law enforcement in prosecuting criminals thereby also increasing the deterrence of potential offences.
However, crime still exists and can be countered by addressing the deeper, societal roots. The main cause of all crime is poverty. When individuals earn a wage sufficient to maintain a decent standard of living, the entire motive for most crimes disappears. The evidence for this is that in wealthy countries where there is a relatively even distribution of wealth, the crime rates are low and the police do not require draconian punishment or surveillance techniques. Beyond income, it is also possible to invest in improving mental health. Many people today spend too much time online and are vulnerable to extremist views. A still significant proportion of crimes could be eliminated by encouraging people to spend more time outdoors in their community.
In conclusion, though technology has reduced certain kinds of criminality greatly, it is still possible to lower crime rates by embracing a holistic, societal approach. The complete eradication of crime is likely impossible and therefore there will always be a need to make progress.
Analysis
1. Many concerned parties today feel that crime has already been reduced as much as is realistically possible. 2. While I agree this may be true in nations where security is prioritized over privacy rights, there is still tremendous progress that can be made globally.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who argue crime no longer needs addressing point to technological innovations. 2. This situation is most apparent in authoritarian nations. 3. Security surveillance can include the use of street cameras, digital tracking, and eavesdropping on private communications. 4. For instance, in South Korea the crime rate in most urban areas is negligible and the average person reports little anxiety about possible criminality, in contrast to periods in the past when there were more instances of robbery, assault, theft, pickpocketing, and so on. 5. These technological shifts have greatly aided law enforcement in prosecuting criminals thereby also increasing the deterrence of potential offences.
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.
You might add a counterpoint here.
1. However, crime still exists and can be countered by addressing the deeper, societal roots. 2. The main cause of all crime is poverty. 3. When individuals earn a wage sufficient to maintain a decent standard of living, the entire motive for most crimes disappears. 4. The evidence for this is that in wealthy countries where there is a relatively even distribution of wealth, the crime rates are low and the police do not require draconian punishment or surveillance techniques. 5. Beyond income, it is also possible to invest in improving mental health. 6. Many people today spend too much time online and are vulnerable to extremist views. 7. A still significant proportion of crimes could be eliminated by encouraging people to spend more time outdoors in their community.
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.
Continue your development.
Vary long and short sentences.
Finish the paragraph strong.
1. In conclusion, though technology has reduced certain kinds of criminality greatly, it is still possible to lower crime rates by embracing a holistic, societal approach. 2. The complete eradication of crime is likely impossible and therefore there will always be a need to make progress.
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 concerned parties today feel that crime has already been reduced as much as is realistically possible. While I agree this may be true in nations where security is prioritized over privacy rights, there is still tremendous progress that can be made globally.
Those who argue crime no longer needs addressing point to technological innovations. This situation is most apparent in authoritarian nations. Security surveillance can include the use of street cameras, digital tracking, and eavesdropping on private communications. For instance, in South Korea the crime rate in most urban areas is negligible and the average person reports little anxiety about possible criminality, in contrast to periods in the past when there were more instances of robbery, assault, theft, pickpocketing, and so on. These technological shifts have greatly aided law enforcement in prosecuting criminals thereby also increasing the deterrence of potential offences.
However, crime still exists and can be countered by addressing the deeper, societal roots. The main cause of all crime is poverty. When individuals earn a wage sufficient to maintain a decent standard of living, the entire motive for most crimes disappears. The evidence for this is that in wealthy countries where there is a relatively even distribution of wealth, the crime rates are low and the police do not require draconian punishment or surveillance techniques. Beyond income, it is also possible to invest in improving mental health. Many people today spend too much time online and are vulnerable to extremist views. A still significant proportion of crimes could be eliminated by encouraging people to spend more time outdoors in their community.
In conclusion, though technology has reduced certain kinds of criminality greatly, it is still possible to lower crime rates by embracing a holistic, societal approach. The complete eradication of crime is likely impossible and therefore there will always be a need to make progress.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
Many concerned parties today feel that lots of people think
reduced as much as is realistically possible get it down as low as it can go
this may be true in nations where security is prioritized over privacy rights is the case in countries that care more about being safe than about freedom
still tremendous progress that can be made globally lots that can still be done around the world
crime no longer needs addressing point to technological innovations offenses don’t need to be tackled any more because of new inventions
apparent in authoritarian nations clear in non-Democratic countries
Security surveillance watching people
street cameras CCTV on roads
digital tracking following people on online
eavesdropping on private communications listening in on people
crime rate in most urban areas offenses in cities
negligible not that impactful, minor
reports little anxiety about possible criminality not worried about crime
in contrast to periods in the past when in comparison to earlier times
robbery stealing
assault hurting
theft stealing
pickpocketing taking from people
and so on etc.
technological shifts new inventions, innovations
greatly aided law enforcement in prosecuting criminals really helps police catch offenders
deterrence discouragement
potential offences possible crimes
exists are real
countered by addressing the deeper fixed by dealing with the source/original
societal roots deeper causes
cause reason for
poverty not rich
earn a wage sufficient to maintain a decent standard of living make enough money to live well
entire motive for most crimes disappears reason for the majority of offenses goes away
The evidence for this is that in wealthy countries the support is that in rich nations
relatively even distribution of wealth comparatively equal earnings
low not high
require draconian punishment or surveillance techniques need old fashioned
Beyond income more than just what you earn
invest in improving mental health put money into making sure people are healthy
vulnerable weak
extremist views controversial opinions
still significant proportion still a lot of
eliminated gotten rid of
encouraging motivating
outdoors in their community outside in their neighborhood
greatly tremendously
embracing starting to do
holistic overall, combining everything
societal approach way of addressing all people
The complete eradication of crime getting rid of crime 100%
impossible can’t happen
a need to make progress have to continue advancing
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:
M____________________________________t crime has already been r_______________________________________e. While I agree t___________________________________________________________________s, there is s_______________________________________________________y.
Those who argue c_____________________________________________________________________s. This situation is most a_____________________________________________s. S_______________________e can include the use of s_________________s, d_____________________g, and e_____________________________________s. For instance, in South Korea the c____________________________________s is n________________e and the average person r________________________________________________y, i_______________________________n there were more instances of r__________y, a_________t, t_______t, p_____________________g, a____________n. These t__________________s have g________________________________________________s thereby also increasing the d_______________e of p________________s.
However, crime still e_________s and can be c__________________________________________________s. The main c________e of all crime is p_________y. When individuals e________________________________________________________g, the e__________________________________________________s. T_______________________________________s where there is a r_________________________________________________h, the crime rates are l___w and the police do not r______________________________________________________s. B________________e, it is also possible to i__________________________________h. Many people today spend too much time online and are v______________e to e___________________s. A s_____________________n of crimes could be e________________d by e______________g people to spend more time o___________________________y.
In conclusion, though technology has reduced certain kinds of criminality g_________y, it is still possible to lower crime rates by e_____________g a h______________________________h. T_____________________________e is likely i______________e and therefore there will always be a______________________________s.
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