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The charts detail the number of participants at the Olympics every 30 years from 1924 to 2014 in total and by gender. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that while the totals rose steadily, there was more dramatic growth in terms of female participants to the point where there emerged a less noticeable gap between the genders by the end of the period.
In 1924, the disparity between the sexes was significant with just over 100 women and precisely 3000 men. Over the next 30 years, the figure for males rose to 4,500 and women more than double to a still minor 500. In 1984, there was more impressive growth for women (1,800) and a steady increase for men (5,100). Finally, the difference between the genders narrowed considerably in 2014 with 5,800 men and 4,900 of their female counterparts participating in the Olympics.
In terms of the overall totals, the data began at slightly over 3,000 in 1924 and rose consistently for the next 90 years, reaching a final high of greater than 10,000 in 2014.
1. The charts detail the number of participants at the Olympics every 30 years from 1924 to 2014 in total and by gender. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that while the totals rose steadily, there was more dramatic growth in terms of female participants to the point where there emerged a less noticeable gap between the genders by the end of the period.
1. In 1924, the disparity between the sexes was significant with just over 100 women and precisely 3000 men. 2. Over the next 30 years, the figure for males rose to 4,500 and women more than double to a still minor 500. 3. In 1984, there was more impressive growth for women (1,800) and a steady increase for men (5,100). 4. Finally, the difference between the genders narrowed considerably in 2014 with 5,800 men and 4,900 of their female counterparts participating in the Olympics.
1. In terms of the overall totals, the data began at slightly over 3,000 in 1924 and rose consistently for the next 90 years, reaching a final high of greater than 10,000 in 2014.
The charts detail the number of participants at the Olympics every 30 years from 1924 to 2014 in total and by gender. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that while the totals rose steadily, there was more dramatic growth in terms of female participants to the point where there emerged a less noticeable gap between the genders by the end of the period.
In 1924, the disparity between the sexes was significant with just over 100 women and precisely 3000 men. Over the next 30 years, the figure for males rose to 4,500 and women more than double to a still minor 500. In 1984, there was more impressive growth for women (1,800) and a steady increase for men (5,100). Finally, the difference between the genders narrowed considerably in 2014 with 5,800 men and 4,900 of their female counterparts participating in the Olympics.
In terms of the overall totals, the data began at slightly over 3,000 in 1924 and rose consistently for the next 90 years, reaching a final high of greater than 10,000 in 2014.
detail show
participants people taking part in
Olympics an international sporting event
every 30 years from each 30 years starting in
in total overall
by gender according to male/female
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
totals overall figures
steadily consistently
dramatic growth going up a lot
in terms of concerning
female participants women athletes
to the point where at the level at which
emerged came out at
less noticeable gap not as big of a difference
genders by the end of the period sexes at the end of the time surveyed
disparity difference
sexes genders
significant considerable
just over slightly above
precisely exactly
Over the next 30 years for the follow 3 decades
figure number
rose increased
more than double to more than 2x
still minor continues to be negligible
impressive growth considerable rise
steady increase consistent rise
narrowed considerably became much more equal
female counterparts participating in the Olympics women in the Olympics
In terms of concerning
data began numbers started
slightly a little
rose consistently went up steadily
reaching a final high of finishing at a peak of
Practice saying the words below using this tip with Google voice dictation:
ˈdiːteɪl
pɑːˈtɪsɪpənts
əʊˈlɪmpɪks
ˈɛvri 30 jɪəz frɒm
ɪn ˈtəʊtl
baɪ ˈʤɛndə
ˈlʊkɪŋ frɒm ən ˈəʊvərɔːl pəˈspɛktɪv, ɪt ɪz ˈrɛdɪli əˈpærənt ðæt
ˈtəʊtlz
ˈstɛdɪli
drəˈmætɪk grəʊθ
ɪn tɜːmz ɒv
ˈfiːmeɪl pɑːˈtɪsɪpənts
tuː ðə pɔɪnt weə
ɪˈmɜːʤd
lɛs ˈnəʊtɪsəbl gæp
ˈʤɛndəz baɪ ði ɛnd ɒv ðə ˈpɪərɪəd
dɪsˈpærɪti
ˈsɛksɪz
sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt
ʤʌst ˈəʊvə
prɪˈsaɪsli
ˈəʊvə ðə nɛkst 30 jɪəz
ˈfɪgə
rəʊz
mɔː ðæn ˈdʌbl tuː
stɪl ˈmaɪnə
ɪmˈprɛsɪv grəʊθ
ˈstɛdi ˈɪnkriːs
ˈnærəʊd kənˈsɪdərəbli
ˈfiːmeɪl ˈkaʊntəpɑːts pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪŋ ɪn ði əʊˈlɪmpɪks
ɪn tɜːmz ɒv
ˈdeɪtə bɪˈgæn
ˈslaɪtli
rəʊz kənˈsɪstəntli
ˈriːʧɪŋ ə ˈfaɪnl haɪ ɒv
The charts d________l the number of p_____________s at the O_________s e_____________________m 1924 to 2014 i_________l and b_________r. L_______________________________________________________________t while the t_______s rose s_________y, there was more d__________________h i_________________f f_______________s t____________________e there e_______d a l___________________p between the g____________s b_________________________d.
In 1924, the d_________y between the s____s was s____________t with j_________r 100 women and p_________y 3000 men. O_____________________s, the f_____e for males r____e to 4,500 and women m__________________________o a s____________r 500. In 1984, there was more i_______________________h for women (1,800) and a s_______________e for men (5,100). Finally, the difference between the genders n_______________________y in 2014 with 5,800 men and 4,900 of their f____________________________s p____________________________s.
I_______________f the overall totals, the d____a b_____n at s_________y over 3,000 in 1924 and r__________________y for the next 90 years, r______________________f greater than 10,000 in 2014.
https://www.youtube.com/c/Olympics
https://olympics.com/ioc/faq/sports-programme-and-results/where-will-the-next-olympic-games-be-held
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Practice with the related chart below and then check with my sample answer:
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The chart shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops opening in a country from 2011 to 2018.
The line chart details shop closures and openings in a given nation between 2011 and 2018. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that both figures were in decline, though most noticeably the number of openings. After erratic trends for both categories, by the end of the period closures had become more common.
In 2011, there were approximately 8,500 openings in the country, significantly higher than the 6,200 closures. Over the next several years, openings dropped to a low of 4,000 and then partly recovered to 6,100 in 2014. Openings were more stable and rose to a peak of 7,100 in 2013 before reaching nearly the same level as closures in 2014.
After this point, closures fell dramatically to just 600 in 2015 before returning to slightly depressed levels and finishing the time surveyed at 5,100. In contrast, openings declined less substantially to around 4,000 between 2015 and 2017 and dipped to end at 3,000 precisely in 2018.
1. The line chart details shop closures and openings in a given nation between 2011 and 2018. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that both figures were in decline, though most noticeably the number of openings. 3. After erratic trends for both categories, by the end of the period closures had become more common.
1. In 2011, there were approximately 8,500 openings in the country, significantly higher than the 6,200 closures. 2. Over the next several years, openings dropped to a low of 4,000 and then partly recovered to 6,100 in 2014. 3. Openings were more stable and rose to a peak of 7,100 in 2013 before reaching nearly the same level as closures in 2014.
1. After this point, closures fell dramatically to just 600 in 2015 before returning to slightly depressed levels and finishing the time surveyed at 5,100. 2. In contrast, openings declined less substantially to around 4,000 between 2015 and 2017 and dipped to end at 3,000 precisely in 2018.
The line chart details shop closures and openings in a given nation between 2011 and 2018. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that both figures were in decline, though most noticeably the number of openings. After erratic trends for both categories, by the end of the period closures had become more common.
In 2011, there were approximately 8,500 openings in the country, significantly higher than the 6,200 closures. Over the next several years, openings dropped to a low of 4,000 and then partly recovered to 6,100 in 2014. Openings were more stable and rose to a peak of 7,100 in 2013 before reaching nearly the same level as closures in 2014.
After this point, closures fell dramatically to just 600 in 2015 before returning to slightly depressed levels and finishing the time surveyed at 5,100. In contrast, openings declined less substantially to around 4,000 between 2015 and 2017 and dipped to end at 3,000 precisely in 2018.
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
details shows
closures shutting down, not opening
openings starting up, beginning
in a given nation in some country
between 2011 and 2018 from 2011 to 2018
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
figures numbers
in decline decreasing
though despite
most noticeably moreso
erratic trends fluctuating patterns
by the end of the period at the end of the time
common more popular
approximately around
significantly higher than a lot more than
dropped fell
low lowest point
partly recovered came back up but not all the way
stable little change
rose to a peak of hit a high point of
reaching nearly the same level as getting to the same point as
after this point now
fell dramatically decreased a lot
returning to slightly depressed levels going back down to lower numbers
finishing the time surveyed at ending at
In contrast however
declined less substantially went down not as much
around close to
dipped fell
end at finished at
precisely exactly
Practice saying the vocabulary below and use this tip about Google voice search:
ˈdiːteɪlz
ˈkləʊʒəz
ˈəʊpnɪŋz
ɪn ə ˈgɪvn ˈneɪʃən
bɪˈtwiːn … ænd …
ˈlʊkɪŋ frɒm ən ˈəʊvərɔːl pəˈspɛktɪv, ɪt ɪz ˈrɛdɪli əˈpærənt ðæt
ˈfɪgəz
ɪn dɪˈklaɪn
ðəʊ
məʊst ˈnəʊtɪsəbli
ɪˈrætɪk trɛndz
baɪ ði ɛnd ɒv ðə ˈpɪərɪəd
ˈkɒmən
əˈprɒksɪmɪtli
sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli ˈhaɪə ðæn
drɒpt
ləʊ
ˈpɑːtli rɪˈkʌvəd
ˈsteɪbl
rəʊz tuː ə piːk ɒv
ˈriːʧɪŋ ˈnɪəli ðə seɪm ˈlɛvl æz
ˈɑːftə ðɪs pɔɪnt,
fɛl drəˈmætɪk(ə)li
rɪˈtɜːnɪŋ tuː ˈslaɪtli dɪˈprɛst ˈlɛvlz
ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ ðə taɪm sɜːˈveɪd æt
ɪn ˈkɒntrɑːst,
dɪˈklaɪnd lɛs səbˈstænʃəli
əˈraʊnd
dɪpt
ɛnd æt
prɪˈsaɪsli
The line chart d_________s shop c_______s and o___________s i___________________n b_______________8. L___________________________________________t both f_________s were i___________e, t_________________________y the number of openings. After e_____________s for both categories, b______________________d closures had become more c______n.
In 2011, there were a_______________y 8,500 openings in the country, s_________________n the 6,200 closures. Over the next several years, openings d_________d to a l___w of 4,000 and then p______________d to 6,100 in 2014. Openings were more s______e and r__________________f 7,100 in 2013 before r_________________________________s closures in 2014.
A______________t, closures f___________________y to just 600 in 2015 before r___________________________________s and f____________________________________t 5,100. I____________t, openings d_________________________y to a_______d 4,000 between 2015 and 2017 and d________d to e______t 3,000 p_________y in 2018.
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Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctor.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In recent years, a growing number of unwell individuals have begun to adopt the use of alternative medicines and treatments. In my opinion, though these can sometimes be effective, this trend is negative overall due to the superiority of modern medicine.
Those who support alternative remedies argue there is historical evidence in favor of their effectiveness. A pertinent example of this would be the popularity of traditional Chinese medicine in Asia. Many of their medicines and treatments date back hundreds or even thousands of years. Over that time, they have been tested and their effect verified in some cases. Contemporary health researchers are often able to later identify the scientific rationale but it is possible there are remedies in use today that we still do not understand. This ignorance should not serve as a justification to question their overall importance.
However, the vast majority of viable medical treatment is modern. Scientists now understand more rigorously the underlying structures of cells, viruses, bacteria, cancers, and various other maladies. This has allowed for the creation of undeniably effective procedures such as surgery and the discovery of crucial medicines like penicillin. There is no doubt as to why these medicines work and therefore in the future they will only become more refined and safe. In contrast, traditional medicine may be effective for unknown reasons but its applicability is limited and it will not advance overtime.
In conclusion, with few exceptions, traditional medicine is a better alternative to less verifiable treatments and pharmaceuticals. Individuals can attempt to use them but should rely on their usual doctors.
1. In recent years, a growing number of unwell individuals have begun to adopt the use of alternative medicines and treatments. 2. In my opinion, though these can sometimes be effective, this trend is negative overall due to the superiority of modern medicine.
1. Those who support alternative remedies argue there is historical evidence in favor of their effectiveness. 2. A pertinent example of this would be the popularity of traditional Chinese medicine in Asia. 3. Many of their medicines and treatments date back hundreds or even thousands of years. 4. Over that time, they have been tested and their effect verified in some cases. 5. Contemporary health researchers are often able to later identify the scientific rationale but it is possible there are remedies in use today that we still do not understand. 6. This ignorance should not serve as a justification to question their overall importance.
1. However, the vast majority of viable medical treatment is modern. 2. Scientists now understand more rigorously the underlying structures of cells, viruses, bacteria, cancers, and various other maladies. 3. This has allowed for the creation of undeniably effective procedures such as surgery and the discovery of crucial medicines like penicillin. 4. There is no doubt as to why these medicines work and therefore in the future they will only become more refined and safe. 5. In contrast, traditional medicine may be effective for unknown reasons but its applicability is limited and it will not advance overtime.
1. In conclusion, with few exceptions, traditional medicine is a better alternative to less verifiable treatments and pharmaceuticals. 2. Individuals can attempt to use them but should rely on their usual doctors.
In recent years, a growing number of unwell individuals have begun to adopt the use of alternative medicines and treatments. In my opinion, though these can sometimes be effective, this trend is negative overall due to the superiority of modern medicine.
Those who support alternative remedies argue there is historical evidence in favor of their effectiveness. A pertinent example of this would be the popularity of traditional Chinese medicine in Asia. Many of their medicines and treatments date back hundreds or even thousands of years. Over that time, they have been tested and their effect verified in some cases. Contemporary health researchers are often able to later identify the scientific rationale but it is possible there are remedies in use today that we still do not understand. This ignorance should not serve as a justification to question their overall importance.
However, the vast majority of viable medical treatment is modern. Scientists now understand more rigorously the underlying structures of cells, viruses, bacteria, cancers, and various other maladies. This has allowed for the creation of undeniably effective procedures such as surgery and the discovery of crucial medicines like penicillin. There is no doubt as to why these medicines work and therefore in the future they will only become more refined and safe. In contrast, traditional medicine may be effective for unknown reasons but its applicability is limited and it will not advance overtime.
In conclusion, with few exceptions, traditional medicine is a better alternative to less verifiable treatments and pharmaceuticals. Individuals can attempt to use them but should rely on their usual doctors.
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
in recent years in the last few decades
growing increasing
unwell sick
begun started to
adopt start using
medicines pills, drugs, etc.
treatments ways to deal with illnesses
though despite
effective works well
trend pattern
negative overall bad in general
due to because of
the superiority of modern medicine how much better new medicine and doctors are
support alternative remedies favor less traditional doctors
argue point out
historical evidence examples from the past
in favor of supporting
effectiveness works well
A pertinent example of this would be a good instance of this is
popularity how common it is
traditional Chinese medicine older treatments from China
date back from a long time ago
Over that time as time passes
tested verified
verified proven true
in some cases sometimes
Contemporary health researchers are doctors today can
later identify after that figure out
scientific rationale good reasons
remedies in use today treatments now
ignorance not knowing about
serve as are the basis for
justification reason for
question doubt
overall importance how valuable they are in general
vast majority most of
viable medical useful treatment
rigorously intensively
underlying structures basic parts
cells fundamental component of life
viruses dangerous spreading diseases
bacteria cause disease
cancers a serious illness
various other maladies different diseases
allowed for made it possible
creation making of
undeniably effective procedures definitely work
surgery operating on someone
discovery finding of
crucial medicines key treatments
penicillin a drug for treating infections
There is no doubt as to it can’t be denied that
therefore thus
refined made better
safe not dangerous
In contrast however
unknown reasons ignorance of why
applicability how much it can be used in other cases
limited contained
advance move forward
with few exceptions not many other instances
better alternative to better way to
less verifiable treatments medicines that can’t be trusted
pharmaceuticals drugs
attempt try
rely on dependent on
usual doctors normal doctors
Practice saying the vocabulary below and use this tip about Google voice search:
ɪn ˈriːsnt jɪəz
ˈgrəʊɪŋ
ʌnˈwɛl
bɪˈgʌn
əˈdɒpt
ˈmɛdsɪnz
ˈtriːtmənts
ðəʊ
ɪˈfɛktɪv
trɛnd
ˈnɛgətɪv ˈəʊvərɔːl
djuː tuː
ðə sju(ː)ˌpɪərɪˈɒrɪti ɒv ˈmɒdən ˈmɛdsɪn
səˈpɔːt ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv ˈrɛmɪdiz
ˈɑːgjuː
hɪsˈtɒrɪkəl ˈɛvɪdəns
ɪn ˈfeɪvər ɒv
ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs
ə ˈpɜːtɪnənt ɪgˈzɑːmpl ɒv ðɪs wʊd biː
ˌpɒpjʊˈlærɪti
trəˈdɪʃənl ˌʧaɪˈniːz ˈmɛdsɪn
deɪt bæk
ˈəʊvə ðæt taɪm
ˈtɛstɪd
ˈvɛrɪfaɪd
ɪn sʌm ˈkeɪsɪz
kənˈtɛmpərəri hɛlθ rɪˈsɜːʧəz ɑː
ˈleɪtər aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ
ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ˌræʃəˈnɑːl
ˈrɛmɪdiz ɪn juːz təˈdeɪ
ˈɪgnərəns
sɜːv æz
ˌʤʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
ˈkwɛsʧən
ˈəʊvərɔːl ɪmˈpɔːtəns
vɑːst məˈʤɒrɪti
ˈvaɪəbl ˈmɛdɪkəl
ˈrɪgərəsli
ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ ˈstrʌkʧəz
sɛlz
ˈvaɪərəsɪz
bækˈtɪərɪə
ˈkænsəz,
ˈveərɪəs ˈʌðə ˈmælədiz
əˈlaʊd fɔː
kri(ː)ˈeɪʃən
ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli ɪˈfɛktɪv prəˈsiːʤəz
ˈsɜːʤəri
dɪsˈkʌvəri
ˈkruːʃəl ˈmɛdsɪnz
ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn.
ðeər ɪz nəʊ daʊt æz
ˈðeəfɔː
rɪˈfaɪnd
seɪf
ɪn ˈkɒntrɑːst
ʌnˈnəʊn ˈriːznz
ˌæplɪkəˈbɪlɪti
ˈlɪmɪtɪd
ədˈvɑːns
wɪð fjuː ɪkˈsɛpʃənz
ˈbɛtər ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv tuː
lɛs ˈvɛrɪfaɪəbl ˈtriːtmənts
ˌfɑːməˈsjuːtɪkəlz
əˈtɛmpt
rɪˈlaɪ ɒn
ˈjuːʒʊəl ˈdɒktəz
Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctor.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
I__________________s, a g__________g number of u________l individuals have b______n to a______t the use of alternative m______________s and t_____________s. In my opinion, t______h these can sometimes be e___________e, this t_____d is n____________________l d_________________________________________e.
Those who s______________________________s a________e there is h_______________________e i____________f their e____________s. A____________________________________________e the p__________y of t___________________________e in Asia. Many of their medicines and treatments d________k hundreds or even thousands of years. O_______________e, they have been t______d and their effect v___________d i______________s. C________________________________e often able to l____________y the s________________e but it is possible there are r__________s i_____________y that we still do not understand. This i_________e should not s_________s a j________________n to q___________n their o_____________e.
However, the v________________________f v_______________l treatment is modern. Scientists now understand more r___________y the u_____________________s of c_____s, v_________s, b_________a, c_________s, and v__________________s. This has a________________r the c___________n of u_______________________________s such as s___________y and the d____________y of c_______________________s like p__________n. T_____________________________s to why these medicines work and t____________e in the future they will only become more r____________d and s___e. I______________t, traditional medicine may be effective for u______________________s but its a__________________y is l____________d and it will not a________e overtime.
In conclusion, w____________________s, traditional medicine is a b____________________________o l_______________________________s and p____________________s. Individuals can a___________t to use them but should r_________n their u_______________s.
https://www.wired.com/2015/04/alternative-medicine-believers-journey-back-science/
Some people today prefer to get advice for medical problems and do not want to visit a doctor.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or a negative development?
The latest Cambridge IELTS 17 book of past tests just came out and I have collected some tips and materials to help you get the most out of it!
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I have written sample answer essays for all the Cambridge 17 writing topics below:
Writing Task 1 Tests 1-4:
Cambridge 17: Shops that Closed Line Chart
Canbridge 17: Average Weekly Spending Bar Chart
Cambridge 17: Map of an Industrial Area (Norbiton)
Writing Task 2 Tests 1-4
Cambridge 17: Health and Doctors
There are a lot of mistakes to avoid when practice with IELTS Cambridge books.
You shouldn’t just do test after test after test.
That is more about your anxiety than your English development.
Doing practice tests is just about being familiar with the test format.
And also practicing test strategies, such as writing your topic sentences.
If you want to actually improve your English ability, then you need to use the IELTS Cambridge books in a different way.
Start with a timed test to have an idea of your level.
Then figure out the areas where you need to improve the most.
Then search online for how to practice or check out ideas in the rest of my blog.
There are some further practice ideas below.
Best of luck!
Listening
Study some tips before you listen.
Create a realistic testing environment: quiet, headphones, practice paper, pencil, etc.
After you finish, check your answers first.
More importantly, go back and read the tapescript.
Highlight it.
Find out the reason why you got the answers wrong – because of the vocabulary? the pronunciation?
Now you know what to work on and can practice it more before the next test.
Use the tests to measure your development – not to develop.
Reading
Just like with reading, read some tips first.
Simulate the testing environment.
Time yourself and take the test.
Check your answers.
Highlight the answers you got wrong.
Write the reasons why you got them wrong in your notebook.
Improve in those areas before you take another test later to measure your progress.
Simple!
Also, try practicing with the news and these activities.
Writing
Time yourself and write a full test.
Go over your writing yourself or find a qualified teacher to make it for you and give you feedback.
Study some sample answers related to the same topic.
Practice again and again paying attention to your weak points: vocabulary, grammar, structure, ideas, etc.
This is usually the lowest score for most IELTS candidates so practice it more than anything else!
Speaking
Answer the speaking questions and record yourself speaking.
Listen back to it or get it marked by a professional.
Locate your weaknesses – vocabulary? pronunciation? speed?
Find ways to improve your speaking before the next test.
My favorite idea is here: improve your pronunciation with Google voice search.
You can also try out of my ideas here for practicing without a partner.
Combine the different skills when you practice so that your brain groups together the language – this will make your progress much faster.
Listening Activities for Cambridge IELTS 17
For more listening activities read here about listening with or without subtitles and the top 3 keys to improve your listening here.
Writing Activities for Cambridge IELTS 17
Reading Activities for Cambridge IELTS 17
Speaking Activities for Cambridge IELTS 17