Some people believe that increasing tax on various industries will reduce pollution whereas others believe that there are better alternative ways.
Discuss both the view and give your opinion.
Many today argue that the environment can be best protected by heavily taxing various industries. In my opinion, though this has worked in certain cases, taxation is not as effective as more positive reforms.
The case for taxing industry is that it will discourage the worst practices of companies. This has been evidenced in the European Union where enterprises are taxed at higher rates, oftentimes depending on their relative carbon footprints. The result is that businesses are incentivized to adopt cleaner energy practices. The companies that are greener can therefore enjoy both the benefits of reduced taxes and the public opinion boost concomitant with eco-friendly initiatives. The caveat to this approach is that many multinationals are able to simply move their production facilities and waste to nearby nations.
Moreover, there are more positive policies that can encourage, rather than discourage, the corporate world. Taxation is a fundamentally reactive measure that supposes companies would not wish to inherently protect the planet. A more proactive approach would involve funding green industries. For example, companies such as Tesla have received billions in government subsidies to build stability for a green industry. Over time, more companies will be able to establish themselves and turn profits and there will be less of a need to use taxes to discourage industries from polluting. This solution will be longer lasting as it rewards good behavior instead of punishing bad behavior.
In conclusion, despite taxing industries having an immediate effect, a greater impact would result from subsidies for various companies. Governments should pursue this more positive strategy.
Analysis
1. Many today argue that the environment can be best protected by heavily taxing various industries. 2. In my opinion, though this has worked in certain cases, taxation is not as effective as more positive reforms.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. The case for taxing industry is that it will discourage the worst practices of companies. 2. This has been evidenced in the European Union where enterprises are taxed at higher rates, oftentimes depending on their relative carbon footprints. 3. The result is that businesses are incentivized to adopt cleaner energy practices. 4. The companies that are greener can therefore enjoy both the benefits of reduced taxes and the public opinion boost concomitant with eco-friendly initiatives. 5. The caveat to this approach is that many multinationals are able to simply move their production facilities and waste to nearby nations.
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.
1. Moreover, there are more positive policies that can encourage, rather than discourage, the corporate world. 2. Taxation is a fundamentally reactive measure that supposes companies would not wish to inherently protect the planet. 3. A more proactive approach would involve funding green industries. 4. For example, companies such as Tesla have received billions in government subsidies to build stability for a green industry. 5. Over time, more companies will be able to establish themselves and turn profits and there will be less of a need to use taxes to discourage industries from polluting. 6. This solution will be longer lasting as it rewards good behavior instead of punishing bad behavior.
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 taxing industries having an immediate effect, a greater impact would result from subsidies for various companies. 2. Governments should pursue this more positive strategy.
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 the environment can be best protected by heavily taxing various industries. In my opinion, though this has worked in certain cases, taxation is not as effective as more positive reforms.
The case for taxing industry is that it will discourage the worst practices of companies. This has been evidenced in the European Union where enterprises are taxed at higher rates, oftentimes depending on their relative carbon footprints. The result is that businesses are incentivized to adopt cleaner energy practices. The companies that are greener can therefore enjoy both the benefits of reduced taxes and the public opinion boost concomitant witheco-friendly initiatives. The caveat to this approach is that many multinationals are able to simply move their production facilities and waste to nearby nations.
Moreover, there are more positive policies that can encourage, rather than discourage, the corporate world. Taxation is a fundamentally reactive measure that supposes companies would not wish to inherently protect the planet. A more proactive approach would involve funding green industries. For example, companies such as Tesla have received billions in government subsidies to build stability for a green industry. Over time, more companies will be able to establish themselves and turn profits and there will be less of a need to use taxes to discourage industries from polluting. This solution will be longer lasting as it rewards good behavior instead of punishing bad behavior.
In conclusion, despite taxing industries having an immediate effect, a greater impact would result from subsidies for various companies. Governments should pursue this more positive strategy.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
environment nature
best protected by safeguarded in the best way
heavily taxing governments taxing
various industries different companies and businesses
though despite
in certain cases in some instances
not as effective as doesn’t work as well as
positive reforms active polities
the case for taxing industry the reason to impose taxes on businesses
discourage not encourage
worst practices most bad things they do
evidenced in support for this comes from
European Union collection of countries in Europe
enterprises companies
higher rates most taxes they must pay
oftentimes usually
depending on comes down to
relative carbon footprints how much each one pollutes
The result is that what happens from this is
incentivized encouraged
adopt cleaner energy practices be more environmentally friendly
benefits advantages
reduced taxes not having to pay the government as much
public opinion boost people supporting it, good publicity
concomitant witheco-friendly initiatives related to protecting the environment
caveat warning, drawback
approach way
multinationals international companies
production facilities factories
waste trash
nearby nations countries near there
positive policies good actions, proactive
encourage motivate
rather than instead of
corporate world businesses
fundamentally reactive measure basically responding to
supposes assumes
inherently protect naturally keep safe
proactive approach active way of dealing with it
funding green industries contributing to eco-friendly businesses
received billions in government subsidies got lots of federal money
build stability for form a strong foundation for
green industry eco-friendly businesses
over time in the long-term
establish create
turn profits make money
less of a need not necessity for
longer lasting will take a while
rewards incentives
instead of rather than
despite taxing industries despite making businesses pay
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 the e_____________t can be b_____________________y h________________________________________s. In my opinion, t_________h this has worked i_________________s, taxation is n_____________________s more p________________s.
T_____________________________y is that it will d_______________e the w___________________s of companies. This has been e______________________n the E____________________n where e___________s are taxed at h___________s, o___________s d_____________________n their r_____________________________s. T_________________t businesses are i_______________d to a________________________________s. The companies that are greener can therefore enjoy both the b_________s of r_________________s and the p____________________t c___________________he_____________________s. The c______t to this a__________h is that many m_______________s are able to simply move their p_____________________s and w_____e to n_______________s.
Moreover, there are more p___________________s that can e___________e, r___________n discourage, the c_____________d. Taxation is a f_______________________________e that s___________s companies would not wish to i______________t the planet. A more p_________________h would involve f____________________s. For example, companies such as Tesla have r_____________________________________________s to b_______________________r a g_______________y. O_______e, more companies will be able to e____________h themselves and t__________s and there will be l_____________d to use taxes to discourage industries from polluting. This solution will be l_________________g as it r__________s good behavior i_____________f punishing bad behavior.
In conclusion, d______________________________s having an i_________________________t, a g___________________t would result from subsidies for various companies. Governments should p_________e this more p_________________y.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic by watching from YouTube below and practice with these activities:
How are environmental problems dealt with in your country?
What can be done to make people recycle more often?
What is the most pressing environmental problem?
Is recycling a common practice in your country?
Are governments or individuals more responsible?
Writing Practice
Practice with the related IELTS essay topics below:
Governments in many countries have recently introduced special taxes on foods and beverages with high levels of sugar. Some think these taxes are a good idea while others disagree.
IELTS Essay: Western Clothes and Traditional Clothing
In many countries, people now wear western clothes such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clothing.
Why is this the case?
Is this a positive or negative development?
As the fashion industry has become increasingly closer, it is now more common for individuals to wear western-style attire instead of their own traditional clothing. In my opinion, this is a natural result of globalization and is a negative on the whole given its lack of diversity.
Many countries now adopt western fashion trends due to the effects of globalization. In past centuries, consumers were limited to the clothes that they either made themselves or could procure from their local area. Today, it is possible to efficiently transport vast quantities of goods by air, land, and sea. These fashion products are often made by famous brands such as Nike and Calvin Klein and can undercut local manufacturers’ prices. The global nature of media, particularly with the rise of the internet and social media, has also accelerated this process. Most people watch and listen to western movies and music and are subconsciously influenced by western fashion.
In my opinion, the pervasiveness of western fashion is decidedly detrimental as it concentrates wealth in unimaginative corporations. There are thousands of traditional styles of fashion around the world that have now been subsumed into a limited range of western aesthetic preferences. For instance, the Hmong communities in the North of Vietnam are famous for their vibrant design and the use of sustainable, textured fabrics such as hemp. If their cultural contributions were to be lost, it would necessarily mean a blander fashion world. The companies that now have the most power in terms of fashion tend to be concerned with profit over creative expression, and therefore create clothing without artistic merit.
In conclusion, wearing similar, typically western, clothing is a result of the spread of consumerism and impairs cultural diversity. Consumers should strive to embrace more traditional and environmentally-friendly fashion trends.
Analysis
1. As the fashion industry has become increasingly closer, it is now more common for individuals to wear western-style attire instead of their own traditional clothing. 2. In my opinion, this is a natural result of globalization and is a negative on the whole given its lack of diversity.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Many countries now adopt western fashion trends due to the effects of globalization. 2. In past centuries, consumers were limited to the clothes that they either made themselves or could procure from their local area. 3. Today, it is possible to efficiently transport vast quantities of goods by air, land, and sea. 4. These fashion products are often made by famous brands such as Nike and Calvin Klein and can undercut local manufacturers’ prices. 5. The global nature of media, particularly with the rise of the internet and social media, has also accelerated this process. 6. Most people watch and listen to western movies and music and are subconsciously influenced by western fashion.
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.
Finish strong.
1. In my opinion, the pervasiveness of western fashion is decidedly detrimental as it concentrates wealth in unimaginative corporations. 2. There are thousands of traditional styles of fashion around the world that have now been subsumed into a limited range of western aesthetic preferences. 3. For instance, the Hmong communities in the North of Vietnam are famous for their vibrant design and the use of sustainable, textured fabrics such as hemp. 4. If their cultural contributions were to be lost, it would necessarily mean a blander fashion world. 5. The companies that now have the most power in terms of fashion tend to be concerned with profit over creative expression, and therefore create clothing without artistic merit.
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, wearing similar, typically western, clothing is a result of the spread of consumerism and impairs cultural diversity. 2. Consumers should strive to embrace more traditional and environmentally-friendly fashion trends.
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.
As the fashion industry has become increasingly closer, it is now more common for individuals to wear western-style attire instead of their own traditional clothing. In my opinion, this is a natural result ofglobalization and is a negative on the whole given its lack of diversity.
Many countries now adopt western fashion trends due to the effects of globalization. In past centuries, consumers were limited to the clothes that they either made themselves or could procure from their local area. Today, it is possible to efficiently transport vast quantities of goods by air, land, and sea. These fashion products are often made by famous brands such as Nike and Calvin Klein and can undercut local manufacturers’ prices. The global nature of media, particularly with the rise of the internet and social media, has also accelerated this process. Most people watch and listen to western movies and music and are subconsciously influenced by western fashion.
In my opinion, the pervasiveness of western fashion is decidedly detrimental as it concentrates wealth in unimaginative corporations. There are thousands of traditional styles of fashion around the world that have now been subsumed into a limited range of western aesthetic preferences. For instance, the Hmong communities in the North of Vietnam are famous for their vibrant design and the use of sustainable, textured fabrics such as hemp. If their cultural contributions were to be lost, it would necessarily mean a blander fashion world. The companies that now have the most power in terms of fashion tend to be concerned with profit over creative expression, and therefore create clothing without artistic merit.
In conclusion, wearing similar, typically western, clothing is a result of the spread of consumerism and impairs cultural diversity. Consumers should strive to embrace more traditional and environmentally-friendly fashion trends.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
fashion industry the making of clothes
increasingly closer more and more near
common pervasive
wear western-style attire clothes from America, Europe, etc.
instead of over
traditional clothing clothes from your culture
natural result of normally what comes from
globalization the world becoming more similar
negative on the whole bad overall
given considering
lack of diversity everything the same
adopt start to use, make a habit of
trends due to patterns because of
effects impact
In past centuries hundreds of years ago
limited to only having to do with
procure get
local area where they live
efficiently transport good ways to send
vast quantities of lots of
air flights
land buses, trains, etc.
sea oceans
fashion products clothes
famous brands well-known fashion companies
can undercut local manufacturers’ prices charge less than local companies
global nature of media the way internet, news works
particularly especially
rise of increasing
social media TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
accelerated makes it go faster
process development
subconsciously not knowing what is happening
influenced by impacted by
pervasiveness how common it is
decidedly detrimental definitely bad
concentrates wealth gives the money to
in unimaginative corporations not creative companies
traditional styles old clothes
subsumed taken over by
limited range not that much variety
aesthetic preferences artistic likes
Hmong communities an ethnic group
vibrant design colorful clothes
sustainable good for the environment
textured fabrics nice materials
hemp an old fabric used for clothes
cultural contributions what they give based on their traditions
necessarily of course
blander fashion world more boring clothes
concerned with having to do with
profit the money earned
creative expression artistic expression
without artistic merit no artistic value
spread moving out, growing
consumerism buying things
impairs cultural diversity hurts cultures around the world
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:
As the f_______________________y has become i___________________r, it is now more c__________n for individuals to w_____________________________e i_____________f their own t__________________g. In my opinion, this is a n____________________fg______________n and is a n__________________________e g_____n its l________________y.
Many countries now a_________t western fashion t_______s d________o the e________s of globalization. I___________________s, consumers were l___________o the clothes that they either made themselves or could p__________e from their l___________a. Today, it is possible to e_______________________t v____________________f goods by a__r, l____d, and s__a. These f__________________s are often made by f_______________s such as Nike and Calvin Klein and c_____________________________________s. The g__________________f m_____a, p_____________y with the ri______f the internet and s______________a, has also a________________d this p________s. Most people watch and listen to western movies and music and are s__________________y i__________________y western fashion.
In my opinion, the p______________s of western fashion is d_______________________l as it c____________________h i______________________________s. There are thousands of t_________________s of fashion around the world that have now been s___________d into a l_____________e of western a_____________________s. For instance, the H________________________s in the North of Vietnam are famous for their v________________n and the use of s_______________e, t______________s such as h____p. If their c_____________________________s were to be lost, it would n_____________y mean a b_______________________d. The companies that now have the most power in terms of fashion tend to be c____________________h p______t over c_________________n, and therefore create clothing w_______________________t.
In conclusion, wearing similar, typically western, clothing is a result of the s________d of c______________m and i__________________________y. Consumers should s____________o e________e more traditional and e_______________________________y fashion trends.
Listening Practice
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IELTS Task 1: Frequency of Eating at Fast Food Restaurants in the USA
The bar chart provides information about how often people in the USA spent ate fast food from 2003 to 2013.
The bar chart details fast food consumption in the United States in 2003, 2006, and 2013. Looking from an overall perspective it is readily apparent that frequent consumption of fast food, defined as at least once a week, generally became less common though having fast food once a week or once or twice a month remained the dominant trends. The only exception to this pattern is not eating fast food, which declined.
Looking first of all at the most pervasive habits, in 2003, 31% of individual ate fast food once a week compared to 30% eating it once or twice a month. From there, these trends diverged with those eating once a week rising to 34% in 2006 and then falling precipitously to 27% by 2013. Eating once or twice a month fell to 25% and then surged to 34% in the final year.
The figure for those eating fast food several times a week stood at 17% in 2003, rose to 20% in 2006 and dipped to a low of 15% in 2013. In contrast, in 2003, 13% of individuals consumed fast food a few times a year and this number stabilized at 15% for the final two years recorded. The numbers for every day and never were nearly identical with the former at 4% in 2003 and then 3% and the latter starting at 5% and reaching a low of 4% in both 2006 and 2013.
Analysis
1. The bar chart details fast food consumption in the United States in 2003, 2006, and 2013. 2. Looking from an overall perspective it is readily apparent that frequent consumption of fast food, defined as at least once a week, generally became less common though having fast food once a week or once or twice a month remained the dominant trends. 3. The only exception to this pattern is not eating fast food, which declined.
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. Looking first of all at the most pervasive habits, in 2003, 31% of individual ate fast food once a week compared to 30% eating it once or twice a month. 2. From there, these trends diverged with those eating once a week rising to 34% in 2006 and then falling precipitously to 27% by 2013. 3. Eating once or twice a month fell to 25% and then surged to 34% in the final year.
Begin writing about the data for the first categories.
Make sure you compare as much as possible.
There is a lot of data so this essay is a little longer than normal.
1. The figure for those eating fast food several times a week stood at 17% in 2003, rose to 20% in 2006 and dipped to a low of 15% in 2013. 2. In contrast, in 2003, 13% of individuals consumed fast food a few times a year and this number stabilized at 15% for the final two years recorded. 3. The numbers for every day and never were nearly identical with the former at 4% in 2003 and then 3% and the latter starting at 5% and reaching a low of 4% in both 2006 and 2013.
Write about the final other parts of the graph – include everything!
Compare the categories.
Finish with the rest of the data.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
The bar chart details fast food consumption in the United States in 2003, 2006, and 2013. Looking from an overall perspective it is readily apparent thatfrequent consumption of fast food, defined as at least once a week, generally became less commonthough having fast food once a week or once or twice a month remained the dominant trends. The only exception to this pattern is not eating fast food, which declined.
Looking first of all at the most pervasive habits, in 2003, 31% of individual ate fast food once a week compared to 30% eating it once or twice a month. From there, these trends diverged with those eating once a week rising to 34% in 2006 and then falling precipitously to 27% by 2013. Eating once or twice a month fell to 25% and then surged to 34% in the final year.
The figure for those eating fast food several times a week stood at 17% in 2003, rose to 20% in 2006 and dippedto a low of 15% in 2013. In contrast, in 2003, 13% of individuals consumed fast food a few times a year and this number stabilized at 15% for the final two years recorded. The numbers for every day and never were nearly identical with the former at 4% in 2003 and then 3% and the latter starting at 5% and reaching a low of 4% in both 2006 and 2013.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
details shows
consumption eating of
Looking from an overall perspective it is readily apparent thatfrequent overall
defined as this is what that means
at least once a week 1 or more times a week
less commonthough not as pervasive however
remained the dominant trends were most common
exception to this pattern different from the trend
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 bar chart d_______s fast food c__________n in the United States in 2003, 2006, and 2013. L_______________________________________________tf__________t consumption of fast food, d_______________s a____________________k, generally became l__________________nt________h having fast food once a week or once or twice a month r_________________________________s. The only e____________________________n is not eating fast food, which d_______d.
L__________________________t the most p_____________________s, in 2003, 31% of individual ate fast food once a week c______________o 30% eating it once or twice a month. F_____________e, these trends d_________d with those eating once a week rising to 34% in 2006 and then f_________________________o 27% by 2013. Eating once or twice a month fell to 25% and then s________d to 34% i________________r.
The figure for those eating fast food several times a week s______t 17% in 2003, rose to 20% in 2006 and d_________________________f 15% in 2013. I_____________t, in 2003, 13% of individuals consumed fast food a few times a year and this number s___________d at 15% for the f_______________________d. The numbers for every day and never were n____________________l with the f___________r at 4% in 2003 and then 3% and the l________r s_____________t 5% and r___________________f 4% in both 2006 and 2013.
Listening Practice
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This is my IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of whether money for education should be spent on better computers or teachers from the real IELTS exam.
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Some believe that money for education should mainly be spent on better computers while others believe it would be better spent on teachers.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many feel that funding allocated for education should be primarily spent on computers rather than paying the teaching staff higher salaries. In my opinion, though technology is important today, teachers are still considerably more valuable and deserving of prioritization.
Proponents argue increased funding for computer technology reflects shifts in modern society. Expertise with computers is becoming essential not only for one’s daily life but also most careers. At the moment, schools focus on a wide range of subjects that may not have any direct applicability later in a student’s life such as history, biology, physics, literature, art, and so on. It is logical that focusing more on a useful area such as new computers will maximize funding for schools. However, this thinking neglects the key finding in numerous studies that a wide base of knowledge is more important than early specialization.
Moreover, teachers can potentially be a crucial influence on their pupils. Most adults are grateful to at least one teacher who serves as a lifelong role model. This is because students can connect with a teacher emotionally and intellectually. For example, a teacher may introduce and elucidate a number of great thinkers and writers that later shape a student’s political or moral philosophy. By providing greater funding for teachers, this simply ensures that more qualified teachers will apply for jobs. Additionally, teachers who are passionate about their work, and are underpaid at the moment, are likely to feel more motivated and appreciated with higher salaries.
In conclusion, those who argue in favor of computers are short-sighted as teachers have greater overall impact. Naturally, it is more difficult to measure and study the value of quality teachers and provide definitive evidence for this viewpoint.
Analysis
1. Many feel that funding allocated for education should be primarily spent on computers rather than paying the teaching staff higher salaries. 2. In my opinion, though technology is important today, teachers are still considerably more valuable and deserving of prioritization.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Proponents argue increased funding for computer technology reflects shifts in modern society. 2. Expertise with computers is becoming essential not only for one’s daily life but also most careers. 3. At the moment, schools focus on a wide range of subjects that may not have any direct applicability later in a student’s life such as history, biology, physics, literature, art, and so on. 4. It is logical that focusing more on a useful area such as new computers will maximize funding for schools. 5. However, this thinking neglects the key finding in numerous studies that a wide base of knowledge is more important than early specialization.
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.
1. Moreover, teachers can potentially be a crucial influence on their pupils. 2. Most adults are grateful to at least one teacher who serves as a lifelong role model. 3. This is because students can connect with a teacher emotionally and intellectually. 4. For example, a teacher may introduce and elucidate a number of great thinkers and writers that later shape a student’s political or moral philosophy. 5. By providing greater funding for teachers, this simply ensures that more qualified teachers will apply for jobs. 6. Additionally, teachers who are passionate about their work, and are underpaid at the moment, are likely to feel more motivated and appreciated with higher salaries.
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, those who argue in favor of computers are short-sighted as teachers have greater overall impact. 2. Naturally, it is more difficult to measure and study the value of quality teachers and provide definitive evidence for this viewpoint.
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 feel that funding allocated for education should be primarily spent oncomputersrather than paying the teaching staff higher salaries. In my opinion, though technology is important today, teachers are still considerably more valuable and deserving of prioritization.
Proponents argue increased funding for computer technology reflects shifts in modern society. Expertise with computers is becoming essential not only for one’s daily life but also most careers. At the moment, schools focus on a wide range of subjects that may not have any direct applicability later in a student’s life such as history, biology, physics, literature, art, and so on. It is logical that focusing more on a useful area such as new computers will maximize funding for schools. However, this thinking neglects the key finding in numerous studies that a wide base of knowledge is more important than early specialization.
Moreover, teachers can potentially be a crucial influence on their pupils. Most adults are grateful to at least one teacher who serves as a lifelong role model. This is because students can connect with a teacher emotionally and intellectually. For example, a teacher may introduce and elucidate a number of great thinkers and writers that later shape a student’s political or moral philosophy. By providing greater funding for teachers, this simply ensures that more qualified teachers will apply for jobs. Additionally, teachers who are passionate about their work, and are underpaid at the moment, are likely to feel more motivated and appreciated with higher salaries.
In conclusion, those who argue in favor of computers are short-sighted as teachers have greater overall impact. Naturally, it is more difficult to measure and study the value of quality teachers and provide definitive evidence for this viewpoint.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
funding money
allocated for meant for
primarily spent on mostly money given to
computers laptops, desktops, etc.
rather than instead of
paying the teaching staff higher salaries teachers making more money
considerably much more
valuable important
deserving should receive
prioritization more importance
proponents argue increased funding for people in favor point out more money for
reflects shifts is related to changes
modern society the contemporary world
expertise with doing well with
essential importance
daily life how people live each day
At the moment right now
focus on prioritize
wide range of subjects many classes at school
direct applicability relate right away to
later in a student’s life as kids get older
history study of the past
biology study of life forms
physics study of how the universe words
literature study of books
art study of pictures, music, etc.
and so on etc.
logical rational
focusing emphasizing
useful area key place
maximize make the most of
neglects doesn’t pay attention to
key finding crucial information
numerous studies much research
wide base of knowledge lots of information learned
early specialization learning something early on
potentially possibly
crucial influence key effect
pupils students
adults older people
grateful feel thanks to
at least one at minimum one
serves as a lifelong role model look up to that person forever
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 feel that f____________g a________________r education should be p______________________nc_____________sr_______________n p__________________________________________________s. In my opinion, though technology is important today, teachers are still c________________y more v__________e and d_________g of p________________n.
P____________s a_______e i_________________________r computer technology r____________s in m_________________y. E__________________h computers is becoming e_____________l not only for one’s ______________e but also most careers. A________________t, schools f___________n a w_____________________s that may not have any d____________________y l___________________________e such as h_________y, b________y, p__________s, l_______e, a__t, a_____________n. It is l__________l that f_____________g more on a u____________a such as new computers will m________________e funding for schools. However, this thinking n____________s the k_________________g in n___________________s that a w__________________e is more important than e_________________________n.
Moreover, teachers can p__________________y be a c____________________e on their p__________s. Most a_______s are g__________l to a_____________e teacher who s______________________l. This is because students can c________________h a teacher e____________________y and i_____________y. For example, a teacher may i______________e and e_________________e a number of g______________s and w_______s that later s____e a student’s p______________l or m_____________________y. By p_____________________r funding for teachers, this s_______________________s that more q____________d teachers will a_____________r jobs. A___________________y, teachers who are p__________________e about their work, and are u______________d at the moment, are likely to feel more m____________d and a______________d with h_______________s.
In conclusion, those who argue in favor of computers are s_________________d as teachers have g_______________________t. N________________y, it is more difficult to m___________e and study the value of quality teachers and p__________________________e for this v____________t.
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