The line chart details fuel consumption from 1980 to 2030 in the United States. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that petrol and oil have been and will continue to be the dominant fuel sources, followed by coal and natural gas, and more distantly by renewable energies. All varieties of fuel have increased and are expected to continue rising with the exception of hydropower which will remain stable overall.
Petrol and oil consumption stood at 35 quadrillion units in 1980 before a slight dip with minor fluctuations around 33 million quadrillion units until approximately 2000. From that point on, a steadier rise begins that is anticipated to reach nearly 50 quadrillion by 2030, by far the greatest data point in the chart. Coal and natural gas were considerably lower and displayed broadly similar trends. Natural gas began the period at 20 quadrillion units and coal was 4 quadrillion lower. Over the following years, the figures were erratic and their relative positions in the chart switched several times until coal began to separate itself around 2015, predicted to finish around 8 quadrillion units higher than natural gas at 30 quadrillion.
The consumption of cleaner energy sources was less significant with nuclear the highest, rising to just over 6 quadrillion by the end of the projections. Solar and wind power are slightly lower at near 5 quadrillion and hydropower underwent minor fluctuations to finish around 4 quadrillion units.
Analysis
1. The line chart details fuel consumption from 1980 to 2030 in the United States. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that petrol and oil have been and will continue to be the dominant fuel sources, followed by coal and natural gas, and more distantly by renewable energies. 3. All varieties of fuel have increased and are expected to continue rising with the exception of hydropower which will remain stable overall.
Paraphrase what the bar chart shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences.
This one is a little complex so it needs a second sentence for the overview.
1. Petrol and oil consumption stood at 35 quadrillion units in 1980 before a slight dip with minor fluctuations around 33 million quadrillion units until approximately 2000. 2. From that point on, a steadier rise begins that is anticipated to reach nearly 50 quadrillion by 2030, by far the greatest data point in the chart. Coal and natural gas were considerably lower and displayed broadly similar trends. 3. Natural gas began the period at 20 quadrillion units and coal was 4 quadrillion lower. 4. Over the following years, the figures were erratic and their relative positions in the chart switched several times until coal began to separate itself around 2015, predicted to finish around 8 quadrillion units higher than natural gas at 30 quadrillion.
Begin writing about the data for the first categories.
Make sure you compare as much as possible.
Keep using the units too.
There is a lot of data so this essay is a little longer than normal.
1. The consumption of cleaner energy sources was less significant with nuclear the highest, rising to just over 6 quadrillion by the end of the projections. 2. Solar and wind power are slightly lower at near 5 quadrillion and hydropower underwent minor fluctuations to finish around 4 quadrillion units.
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 fuelconsumption from 1980 to 2030 in the United States. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that petrol and oil have been and will continue to be the dominant fuel sources, followed bycoal and natural gas, and more distantly by renewable energies. All varieties of fuel have increased and are expected to continue rising with the exception ofhydropower which will remain stable overall.
Petrol and oil consumption stood at 35 quadrillion units in 1980 before a slight dip with minor fluctuations around 33 million quadrillion units until approximately 2000. From that point on, a steadier rise begins that is anticipated toreach nearly 50 quadrillion by 2030, by far the greatest data point in the chart. Coal and natural gas were considerably lower and displayed broadly similar trends. Natural gas began the period at 20 quadrillion units and coal was 4 quadrillion lower. Over the following years, the figures were erratic and their relative positions in the chart switched several times until coal began to separate itself around 2015, predicted to finish around 8 quadrillion units higher than natural gas at 30 quadrillion.
The consumption of cleaner energy sources was less significant with nuclear the highest, rising to just over 6 quadrillion by the end of the projections. Solar and wind power are slightly lower at near 5 quadrillion and hydropower underwent minor fluctuations to finish around 4 quadrillion units.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
details fuelconsumption shows how much of a fuel source is used
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that petrol and oil overall fuel for cars and industry
dominant fuel sources most used kinds of energy
followed bycoal after that the black rock that comes from mining
natural gas a kind of fuel source
more distantly by renewable energies further behind by cleaner sources
varieties different kinds of
are expected to continue rising with the exception ofhydropower will keep going up but not with energy from dams
remain stable overall stay the same by the end of the period
stood at was at the level of
before a slight dip with minor fluctuations around falling down a little with erratic rises and falls near
until approximately reaching the point around
From that point on after that
steadier rise begins going up consistently starts
anticipated toreach nearly expected to get to almost
by far the greatest data point in the chart the biggest number in the whole image
considerably lower much less
displayed broadly similar trends almost the same pattern
began the period at started at
Over the following years the next years
figures data
erratic fluctuating
relative positions where they stand in comparison
switched several times changed position a few times
separate itself go off in a different direction
predicted to finish around expected to end at
cleaner energy sources not polluting kinds of energy
less significant not as important
nuclear from radioactive sources
by the end of the projections at the time the graph finishes predictions
slightly lower a little less
near almost at
underwent minor fluctuations to finish around experienced ups and downs and ended near
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______________________________n from 1980 to 2030 in the United States. L______________________________________________________________________l have been and will continue to be the d_________________________________s, f____________________l and n_______________s, and m___________________________________s. All v____________s of fuel have increased and a______________________________________________________________r which will r__________________________l.
Petrol and oil consumption s__________t 35 quadrillion units in 1980 b_________________________________________________d 33 million quadrillion units u__________________________y 2000. F_____________________n, a s_________________________s that is a______________________________y 50 quadrillion by 2030, b_______________________________________t. Coal and natural gas were c_________________________r and d__________________________s. Natural gas b____________________t 20 quadrillion units and coal was 4 quadrillion lower. O_________________________s, the f___________s were e______c and their r__________________s in the chart s_______________________s until coal began to s_________________f around 2015, p______________________________d 8 quadrillion units higher than natural gas at 30 quadrillion.
The consumption of c__________________________s was l_____________________t with n__________r the highest, rising to just over 6 quadrillion b________________________________s. Solar and wind power are s_______________ at n__________r 5 quadrillion and hydropower u_________________________________d 4 quadrillion units.
Listening Practice
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It has been suggested that primary children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some today have argued that it would be a sensible policy to teach children how to farm and raise animals at school. In my opinion, though this would require enormous resources, it would be beneficial in terms of both physical and intellectual development.
Those arguing against this proposal point out the resources needed. In order to implement such an ambitious program, schools would firstly need land nearby where animals and crops could be raised. This might be possible within a school’s pre-existing grounds, but there would still need to be significant investment in infrastructure. Schools would therefore have to reallocate a significant portion of their budget, potentially reducing the money for crucial facilities, staff, and teaching resources.
However, the advantages for the holistic development of children is overwhelming. Students today spend more time than ever before passively using technological devices. By spending more time outdoors learning about animals and crops, students will better understand their position within the natural food chain. Over time, this may lead them to adopt environmentally friendlier, compassionate lifestyle choices such as becoming vegetarians or shopping locally rather than buying from large chains. Moreover, the work outdoors would necessarily involve physical exercise. Since obesity is a growing concern in most countries, this time outside could help to improve standards of physical fitness and establish healthy lifelong habits.
In conclusion, despite the money this reform would require, schools should adopt it when possible so as to achieve a more complete education for students. Governments should consider the long-term effects when deciding on such policies.
Analysis
1. Some today have argued that it would be a sensible policy to teach children how to farm and raise animals at school. 2. In my opinion, though this would require enormous resources, it would be beneficial in terms of both physical and intellectual development.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those arguing against this proposal point out the resources needed. 2. In order to implement such an ambitious program, schools would firstly need land nearby where animals and crops could be raised. 3. This might be possible within a school’s pre-existing grounds, but there would still need to be significant investment in infrastructure. 4. Schools would therefore have to reallocate a significant portion of their budget, potentially reducing the money for crucial facilities, staff, and teaching resources.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
1. However, the advantages for the holistic development of children is overwhelming. 2. Students today spend more time than ever before passively using technological devices. 3. By spending more time outdoors learning about animals and crops, students will better understand their position within the natural food chain. 4. Over time, this may lead them to adopt environmentally friendlier, compassionate lifestyle choices such as becoming vegetarians or shopping locally rather than buying from large chains. 5. Moreover, the work outdoors would necessarily involve physical exercise. 6. Since obesity is a growing concern in most countries, this time outside could help to improve standards of physical fitness and establish healthy lifelong habits.
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 strong.
1. In conclusion, despite the money this reform would require, schools should adopt it when possible so as to achieve a more complete education for students. 2. Governments should consider the long-term effects when deciding on such policies.
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 it would be a sensible policy to teach children how to farm and raise animals at school. In my opinion, though this would require enormous resources, it would be beneficial in terms of both physical and intellectual development.
Those arguing against this proposal point out the resources needed. In order to implement such an ambitious program, schools would firstly need land nearby where animals and crops could be raised. This might be possible within a school’s pre-existing grounds, but there would still need to be significant investment in infrastructure. Schools would therefore have to reallocate a significant portion of their budget, potentially reducing the money for crucial facilities, staff, and teaching resources.
However, the advantages for the holistic development of children is overwhelming. Students today spend more time than ever before passively using technological devices. By spending more time outdoors learning about animals and crops, students will better understand their position within the natural food chain. Over time, this may lead them to adopt environmentally friendlier, compassionate lifestyle choices such as becoming vegetarians or shopping locally rather than buying from large chains. Moreover, the work outdoors would necessarily involve physical exercise. Since obesity is a growing concern in most countries, this time outside could help to improve standards of physical fitness and establish healthy lifelong habits.
In conclusion, despite the money this reform would require, schools should adopt it when possible so as to achieve a more complete education for students. Governments should consider the long-term effects when deciding on such policies.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
argued pointed out
sensible policy logical idea
farm and raise animals take care of livestock
require enormous resources needs a lot of money, time
beneficial in terms of both physical and intellectual development good for both the body and mind
Those arguing against this proposal point out people who are not in favor of this idea argue
In order to implement such an ambitious program to put in place this reform
firstly need land nearby first of all require the space
animals and crops could be raised livestock and vegetables/fruits to be harvested
possible can happen
school’s pre-existing grounds a school’s campus
significant investment in infrastructure lots of money for buildings, rooms, etc.
reallocate a significant portion of their budget redirect money to
potentially reducing possibly cutting down on
crucial facilities important places at a school
staff people who work there
and teaching resources things for teachers to use when teaching
advantages benefits
holistic development good for overall growth
overwhelming very strong
spend more time than ever before passively using technological devices use smartphones more often
By spending more time outdoors more time outside
understand their position within the natural food chain know how you are part of nature
Over time later on
adopt environmentally friendlier start doing better things for nature
compassionate lifestyle choices caring about the world around you
vegetarians people who don’t eat meat
shopping locally rather than buying from large chains buying from nearby farms instead of big supermarkets
necessarily involve physical exercise of course require you to be active
obesity being overweight
growing concern more and more of a worry
improve standards of physical fitness and establish healthy lifelong habits make them healthy in the long-term
despite the money this reform would require regardless of the resources needed
adopt start doing
achieve accomplish
complete education holistic learning
consider thinking about
long-term effects impact later on
deciding on such policies implementing these ideas
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 a________d that it would be a s____________y to teach children how to f_______________________s at school. In my opinion, though this would r_____________________________s, it would be b______________________________________________________________t.
T____________________________________t the resources needed. I__________________________________________________m, schools would f__________________________y where a__________________________________d. This might be p_______e within a s____________________________________s, but there would still need to be s_______________________________________e. Schools would therefore have to r__________________________________________t, p______________________g the money for c_________________________s, s_______f, a__________________________________s.
However, the a_____________s for the h_____________________t of children is o________________g. Students today s__________________________________________________________________s. B___________________________s learning about animals and crops, students will better u______________________________________________________n. O______e, this may lead them to a____________________________________r, c_____________________________s such as becoming v____________s or s____________________________________________s. Moreover, the work outdoors would n__________________________________e. Since o________y is a g______________n in most countries, this time outside could help to i_________________________________________________________________s.
In conclusion, d______________________________________e, schools should a________t it when possible so as to a________e a more c___________________n for students. Governments should c___________r the l_________________________s when d__________________________s.
Listening Practice
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Describe a movie that you like
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There is more and more outrage and anger common in society today.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or a negative development?
There is a common perception today that people are generally angrier than they were in the past. In my opinion, this is a fundamentally negative psychological phenomenon exacerbated by modern technology.
The main reason there are higher levels of anger in society is individuals are vulnerable to the pleasure of feeling outrage. Human beings are naturally attracted to activities that produce the release of certain endorphins. These actions include positive outlets such as exercising and spending time with others and more harmful ones like eating unhealthy foods and abusing narcotic stimulants. Outrage also has the added benefit of a self-esteem boost. The narcotic-like effects of outrage over time become addictive, especially in the current technological age. A person can browse the news and read stories that provoke anger, scroll through social media, and engage in so-called “hate watching” of popular pundits on television espousing extreme views. All these addictive pastimes are available on mobile devices, creating an environment where access to outrage is too readily accessible to be ignored.
In my opinion, outrage endangers the ability of individuals in a society to understand each other and work towards shared goals. When individuals pursue outrage as an end in itself, they are no longer communicating honestly. For example, many online trolls post and engage with other users mainly to provoke and feel outrage themselves with little concern for truth and honest debate. This creates an atmosphere wherein people become increasingly distrustful and alienated from one another. In order for a person to change their views and make actual progress in the world, they must be willing to listen to and understand the arguments of the other side. When this occurs, both sides feel some degree of commonality. However, if neither side is engaging in good-faith conversations, then the unproductive outcome is merely to feel more and more outraged and accomplish less and less.
In conclusion, seeking outrage is fundamentally human, though it leads to a breakdown in social cohesion. People should cultivate healthier habits and abstain from easy, pleasurable feelings of outrage.
Analysis
1. There is a common perception today that people are generally angrier than they were in the past. 2. In my opinion, this is a fundamentally negative psychological phenomenon exacerbated by modern technology.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. The main reason there are higher levels of anger in society is individuals are vulnerable to the pleasure of feeling outrage. 2. Human beings are naturally attracted to activities that produce the release of certain endorphins. 3. These actions include positive outlets such as exercising and spending time with others and more harmful ones like eating unhealthy foods and abusing narcotic stimulants. 4. Outrage also has the added benefit of a self-esteem boost. 5. The narcotic-like effects of outrage over time become addictive, especially in the current technological age. 6. A person can browse the news and read stories that provoke anger, scroll through social media, and engage in so-called “hate watching” of popular pundits on television espousing extreme views. 7. All these addictive pastimes are available on mobile devices, creating an environment where access to outrage is too readily accessible to be ignored.
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 can sometimes include the counterpoint here too.
This essay is a bit long…
Finish strong.
1. In my opinion, outrage endangers the ability of individuals in a society to understand each other and work towards shared goals. 2. When individuals pursue outrage as an end in itself, they are no longer communicating honestly. 3. For example, many online trolls post and engage with other users mainly to provoke and feel outrage themselves with little concern for truth and honest debate. 4. This creates an atmosphere wherein people become increasingly distrustful and alienated from one another. 5. In order for a person to change their views and make actual progress in the world, they must be willing to listen to and understand the arguments of the other side. 6. When this occurs, both sides feel some degree of commonality. 7. However, if neither side is engaging in good-faith conversations, then the unproductive outcome is merely to feel more and more outraged and accomplish less and less.
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.
Best to write shorter essays than this.
Use a variety of grammar.
1. In conclusion, seeking outrage is fundamentally human, though it leads to a breakdown in social cohesion. 2. People should cultivate healthier habits and abstain from easy, pleasurable feelings of outrage.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
There is a common perception today that people are generally angrier than they were in the past. In my opinion, this is a fundamentally negative psychological phenomenonexacerbated by modern technology.
The main reason there are higher levels of anger in society is individuals are vulnerable to the pleasure of feeling outrage. Human beings are naturally attracted to activities that produce the release of certain endorphins. These actions include positive outlets such as exercising and spending time with others and more harmful ones like eating unhealthy foods and abusing narcotic stimulants. Outrage also has the added benefit of a self-esteem boost. The narcotic-like effects of outrage over time become addictive, especially in the current technological age. A person can browse the news and read stories that provoke anger, scroll through social media, and engage in so-called “hate watching” of popular pundits on television espousing extreme views. All these addictive pastimes are available on mobile devices, creating an environment where access to outrage is too readily accessible to be ignored.
In my opinion, outrage endangers the ability of individuals in a society to understand each other and work towards shared goals. When individuals pursue outrage as an end in itself, they are no longer communicating honestly. For example, many online trolls post and engage with other users mainly to provoke and feel outrage themselves with little concern for truth and honest debate. This creates an atmosphere wherein people become increasingly distrustful and alienated from one another. In order for a person to change their views and make actual progress in the world, they must be willing to listen to and understand the arguments of the other side. When this occurs, both sides feel some degree of commonality. However, if neither side is engaging in good-faith conversations, then the unproductive outcome is merely to feel more and more outraged and accomplish less and less.
In conclusion, seeking outrage is fundamentally human, though it leads to a breakdown in social cohesion. People should cultivate healthier habits and abstain from easy, pleasurable feelings of outrage.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
There is a common perception today that many think now
generally angrier more outrage overall
in the past before
fundamentally negative psychological phenomenonexacerbated by modern technology basically bad human trait made worse by technology today
main reason biggest cause of
higher levels of more of it
vulnerable weak when it comes to
pleasure feeling good
outrage
naturally attracted to of course susceptible to
produce the release of certain endorphins happy feelings in the brain
positive outlets good expressions of
harmful hurts
abusing narcotic stimulants using drugs
added benefit another positive
self-esteem boost feel better about yourself
The narcotic-like effects of outrage over time become addictive, especially in the current technological age the drug addiction coming from feeling angry is hard to resist especially because of smartphones, social media, etc.
read stories that provoke anger follow news that is upsetting
scroll through social media look through Facebook, Instagram, etc.
engage in so-called “hate watching” of popular pundits on television espousing extreme views watch shows you dislike with commentators saying strong opinions
addictive pastimes activities you can’t stop doing
available on mobile devices can be used on phones
creating an environment where access to outrage making an atmosphere where people get angry easily
too readily accessible to be ignored too easy to get
endangers risks
understand each other communicate with others
work towards shared goals accomplish things together
pursue outrage as an end in itself try to make yourself angry
no longer communicating honestly not having honest conversations
online trolls post and engage with other users mainly to provoke and feel outrage themselves people online make others and themselves angry
little concern for truth and honest debate not caring about real conversations
creates an atmosphere wherein make an atmosphere in which
increasingly distrustful and alienated from one another more and more unreliable and people get further way from each other
In order for a person to change their views so a person changes their mind
actual progress real development
listen to and understand the arguments of the other side communicate with others honestly and feel empathy
feel some degree of commonality feel close to others
if neither side is engaging in good-faith conversations neither one is interested in having a real talk
unproductive outcome nothing will come of it
merely simply
feel more and more outraged and accomplish less and less get angrier and angrier and get less done
seeking outrage trying to make yourself angry
fundamentally human basic part of human nature
leads to a breakdown in social cohesion people don’t get along any more
cultivate healthier habits live better
abstain from easy stay away from simple
pleasurable feelings of outrage happy feelings of anger
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
T______________________________________t people are g__________________r than they were i___________________t. In my opinion, this is a f_________________________________________________________________________y.
The m__________________n there are h_________________f anger in society is individuals are v_____________e to the p______________e of feeling o_________e. Human beings are n________________________o activities that p________________________________________________________s. These actions include p____________________s such as exercising and spending time with others and more h_____________l ones like eating unhealthy foods and a________________________________s. Outrage also has the a_____________________t of a s______________________t. T___________________________________________________________________e, e_____________________________________________________e. A person can browse the news and r_______________________________r, s____________________________________a, and e________________________________________________________________________s. All these a______________________s are a______________________________s, c_______________________________________________e is t____________________________________d.
In my opinion, outrage e______________s the ability of individuals in a society to u_________________________r and w___________________________s. When individuals p___________________________________f, they are n_________________________________y. For example, many o___________________________________________________________________________________s with l__________________________________________e. This c__________________________________________________________n people become i_______________________________________________r. I______________________________________________s and make a__________________s in the world, they must be willing to l____________________________________________________e. When this occurs, both sides f_____________________________________y. However, i_________________________________________________s, then the u__________________________e is m_______y to f__________________________________________________________s.
In conclusion, s_________________e is f____________________n, though it l____________________________________________n. People should c_________________________________________s and a__________________________y, p____________________________________e.
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