More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending time in communities in poorer countries doing unpaid work such as teaching or building houses.
Why is this?
Who benefits more from this, the communities or these young people?
It is becoming increasingly common these days for individuals from wealthier nations to donate their time to aiding less developed countries. In my opinion, this is a natural result of advances in media and technology and it benefits the wealthy far more than those being ostensibly helped.
The main reason this has become a pervasive trend in recent decades is that young people are more aware of and capable of traveling to other countries. The last several decades have witnessed the rise of media beyond traditional television shows and newspapers and now include websites and social media. The average young person today can use their smartphone to easily access information from a variety of sources on issues in distant countries. Additionally, individuals today are generally able to travel conveniently abroad. Air travel is not only far faster than past modes of travel including ships and trains but has also become cheaper as average incomes have risen, particularly in developed nations.
However, this phenomenon is mostly concerned with improving the self-esteem of the wealthy. Young people often lack confidence and one way to improve their own self-image is to volunteer for causes in other countries. A young person of privilege might feel guilty about their own standard of living and lack of accomplishments in life and therefore travel abroad to help others in order to gain confidence. When this person returns home, they will be able to flaunt their achievements in front of friends, their parents, and on university entrance essays. In contrast, the people who have been helped are unlikely to experience a significant change in their lives and the cost of housing and training young volunteers might even outweigh their contributions.
In conclusion, young people today are able to travel to other countries because of new developments in technology and media and this chiefly benefits the travelers. There are nonetheless sometimes concomitant advantages for locals as well.
Analysis
1. It is becoming increasingly common these days for individuals from wealthier nations to donate their time to aiding less developed countries. 2. In my opinion, this is a natural result of advances in media and technology and it benefits the wealthy far more than those being ostensibly helped.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. The main reason this has become a pervasive trend in recent decades is that young people are more aware of and capable of traveling to other countries. 2. The last several decades have witnessed the rise of media beyond traditional television shows and newspapers and now include websites and social media. 3. The average young person today can use their smartphone to easily access information from a variety of sources on issues in distant countries. 4. Additionally, individuals today are generally able to travel conveniently abroad. 5. Air travel is not only far faster than past modes of travel including ships and trains but has also become cheaper as average incomes have risen, particularly in developed 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.
Short sentences can make your writing clearer.
Use complex and simple sentences.
1. However, this phenomenon is mostly concerned with improving the self-esteem of the wealthy. 2. Young people often lack confidence and one way to improve their own self-image is to volunteer for causes in other countries. 3. A young person of privilege might feel guilty about their own standard of living and lack of accomplishments in life and therefore travel abroad to help others in order to gain confidence. 4. When this person returns home, they will be able to flaunt their achievements in front of friends, their parents, and on university entrance essays. 5. In contrast, the people who have been helped are unlikely to experience a significant change in their lives and the cost of housing and training young volunteers might even outweigh their contributions.
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.
Finish the paragraph strong.
1. In conclusion, young people today are able to travel to other countries because of new developments in technology and media and this chiefly benefits the travelers. 2. There are nonetheless sometimes concomitant advantages for locals as well.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
It is becoming increasingly common these days for individuals from wealthier nations to donate their time to aiding less developed countries. In my opinion, this is a natural result of advances in media and technology and it benefits the wealthy far more than those being ostensibly helped.
The main reason this has become a pervasive trend in recent decades is that young people are more aware of and capable of traveling to other countries. The last several decades have witnessed the rise of media beyond traditional television shows and newspapers and now include websites and social media. The average young person today can use their smartphone to easily access information from a variety of sources on issues in distant countries. Additionally, individuals today are generally able to travel convenientlyabroad. Air travel is not only far faster than past modes of travel including ships and trains but has also become cheaper as average incomes have risen, particularly in developed nations.
However, this phenomenon is mostly concerned with improving the self-esteem of the wealthy. Young people often lack confidence and one way to improve their own self-image is to volunteer for causes in other countries. A young person of privilege might feel guilty about their own standard of living and lack of accomplishments in life and therefore travel abroad to help others in order to gain confidence. When this person returns home, they will be able to flaunt their achievements in front of friends, their parents, and on university entrance essays. In contrast, the people who have been helped are unlikely to experience a significant change in their lives and the cost of housing and training young volunteers might even outweigh their contributions.
In conclusion, young people today are able to travel to other countries because of new developments in technology and media and this chiefly benefits the travelers. There are nonetheless sometimes concomitant advantages for locals as well.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
increasingly common happens more and more
wealthier nations richer countries
donate give time or money to someone else
aiding less developed countries helping poorer countries
natural result inevitable end
advances developments
media news, TV, etc.
technology machinery, computers, etc.
far more than a lot more than
ostensibly seemingly
pervasive trend common pattern
in recent decades the last 20 or 30 years
aware of know about
capable of can do
The last several decades have witnessed the rise of media recently there are more and more ways to learn about the world
traditional television shows normal TV programs
newspapers where you read the news
social media Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.
easily access information from a variety of sources get what you want to know from many places
issues problems
distant countries places far away
generally overall
convenientlyabroad easily to other countries
far faster much quicker
past modes of travel different ways of moving
ships boats
trains way to travel across countries
cheaper not expensive
average incomes normal amount earned
risen increased
particularly in especially in
developed nations richer countries
phenomenon event, happening
mostly concerned with improving has to do with mainly
self-esteem how you feel about yourself
lack confidence low self-esteem
self-image how you view yourself
volunteer person who helps others
causes things you care about
A young person of privilege a rich kid
guilty bad conscience
standard of living quality of life
lack of accomplishments haven’t done much in life
therefore thus
confidence feeling good about yourself
flaunt show off
achievements what you’ve accomplished
university entrance essays writing to apply for university
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:
It is becoming i______________________n these days for individuals from w_________________s to d_________e their time to a_________________________________s. In my opinion, this is a n____________t of a___________s in m_____a and t_____________y and it benefits the wealthy f______________n those being o_________y helped.
The main reason this has become a p________________d i_______________s is that young people are more a_________f and c______________f traveling to other countries. T______________________________________________a beyond t____________________________s and n______________s and now include websites and s___________a. The average young person today can use their smartphone to e___________________________________________s on i______s in d_____________________s. Additionally, individuals today are g_________y able to travel c_______________________d. Air travel is not only f______________r than p__________________l including s_____s and t_________s but has also become c________r as a______________s have r_____n, p______________________________s.
However, this p___________n is m______________________________g the s________m of the wealthy. Young people often l________________e and one way to improve their own s___________e is to v____________r for c________s in other countries. A___________________e might feel g___________y about their own s__________________g and l___________________s in life and t__________e travel abroad to help others in order to gain c____________e. When this person returns home, they will be able to f________t their a_______________s in front of friends, their parents, and on u__________________________s. In contrast, the people who have been helped are u_____y to e___________e a s________________e in their lives and the cost of housing and t_________________________s might even o_________h their c________s.
In conclusion, young people today are able to travel to other countries because of new developments in technology and media and this c______________s the travelers. There are n_________s s_________s c_____________t a_________s for l_______s as well.
Listening Practice
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Is charity always altruistic or can it be selfish?
What kinds of charities are there in your country?
Do corporations in your country contribute to charity?
Should charities be allowed to make a profit?
Writing Practice
Practice with the related IELTS essay topics below:
Some people think that famous people can help international aid organizations to draw attention to important problems. Others believe that the celebrities can make the problems seem less important.
Doctors should be responsible for educating their patients about how to improve their health.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some today contend that doctors should be responsible for wide-ranging advice on how their patients can achieve better health. In my opinion, though this is not technically the core job of a doctor, it should nonetheless be considered an essential duty.
Those who argue against this contention point out that doctors have more urgent priorities. Doctors must first of all accurately diagnose patients. This involves asking various questions, performing tests, and a misdiagnosis is a potentially life-altering event in the life of a patient. Once a patient has been diagnosed and the prognosis delivered, doctors must then focus on treatment options. Depending on the severity and the evolution of the illness, the doctor may need to focus intently during this period and possibly seek out a second opinion. If the hypothetical doctor described were also distracted by the mandate to give health advice, there is the small chance that this could hinder their primary duties.
However, these priorities are not always in conflict with the giving of advice that is likely to have more overall impact. Doctors can focus on diagnosis and treatment while also imparting general health advice without allowing these goals to interfere. Moreover, giving advice is more valuable than treatment of disease as it can be a preventative measure. Studies over the last century have repeatedly replicated the finding that prevention of illness through healthy lifestyle choices is the number one driver behind increased longevity and health in the modern world. Although the results of such advice are not as immediately tangible as, for instance, during chemotherapy, they are far more effective in the long-term.
In conclusion, doctors should give their patients advice on how to lead a healthy life in order to prevent the onset of a variety of conditions. In this way, doctors can more faithfully fulfil their Hippocratic oaths.
Analysis
1. Some today contend that doctors should be responsible for wide-ranging advice on how their patients can achieve better health. 2. In my opinion, though this is not technically the core job of a doctor, it should nonetheless be considered an essential duty.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who argue against this contention point out that doctors have more urgent priorities. 2. Doctors must first of all accurately diagnose patients. 3. This involves asking various questions, performing tests, and a misdiagnosis is a potentially life-altering event in the life of a patient. 4. Once a patient has been diagnosed and the prognosis delivered, doctors must then focus on treatment options. 5. Depending on the severity and the evolution of the illness, the doctor may need to focus intently during this period and possibly seek out a second opinion. 6. If the hypothetical doctor described were also distracted by the mandate to give health advice, there is the small chance that this could hinder their primary duties.
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.
Short sentences can make your writing clearer.
Use complex and simple sentences.
1. However, these priorities are not always in conflict with the giving of advice that is likely to have more overall impact. 2. Doctors can focus on diagnosis and treatment while also imparting general health advice without allowing these goals to interfere. 3. Moreover, giving advice is more valuable than treatment of disease as it can be a preventative measure. 4. Studies over the last century have repeatedly replicated the finding that prevention of illness through healthy lifestyle choices is the number one driver behind increased longevity and health in the modern world. 5. Although the results of such advice are not as immediately tangible as, for instance, during chemotherapy, they are far more effective in the long-term.
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.
Finish the paragraph strong.
1. In conclusion, doctors should give their patients advice on how to lead a healthy life in order to prevent the onset of a variety of conditions. 2. In this way, doctors can more faithfully fulfil their Hippocratic oaths.
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 contend that doctors should be responsible for wide-ranging advice on how their patients can achieve better health. In my opinion, though this is not technically the core job of a doctor, it should nonetheless be considered an essential duty.
Those who argue against this contention point out that doctors have more urgent priorities. Doctors must first of all accurately diagnose patients. This involves asking various questions, performing tests, and a misdiagnosis is a potentially life-altering event in the life of a patient. Once a patient has been diagnosed and the prognosis delivered, doctors must then focus on treatment options. Depending on the severity and the evolution of the illness, the doctor may need to focus intently during this period and possibly seek out a second opinion. If the hypothetical doctor described were also distracted by the mandate to give health advice, there is the small chance that this could hinder their primary duties.
However, these priorities are not always in conflict with the giving of advice that is likely to have more overall impact. Doctors can focus on diagnosis and treatment while also imparting general health advice without allowing these goals to interfere. Moreover, giving advice is more valuable than treatment of disease as it can be a preventative measure. Studies over the last century have repeatedly replicated the finding that prevention of illness through healthy lifestyle choices is the number one driver behind increased longevity and health in the modern world. Although the results of such advice are not as immediately tangible as, for instance, during chemotherapy, they are far more effective in the long-term.
In conclusion, doctors should give their patients advice on how to lead a healthy life in order to prevent the onset of a variety of conditions. In this way, doctors can more faithfully fulfil their Hippocratic oaths.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
contend argue
responsible have a duty for
wide-ranging advice lots of different suggestions
achieve better health feel better
technically in a narrow way
core job main occupation
nonetheless regardless
considered an essential duty thought of as their main work
argue against this contention point people who disagree say
more urgent priorities more pressing issues
first of all accurately diagnose patients initially figure out what the illness is
involves concerns
various questions different questions
performing tests getting results
misdiagnosis incorrect diagnosis of a disease
potentially life-altering event in the life of a patient possible change their lives
prognosis delivered the outlook given
focus on treatment options look closely at how to treat the disease
Depending on considering
severity how bad it is
evolution changes over time
illness disease
focus intently concentrate hard on
possibly seek out a second opinion potentially get advice from other doctors
hypothetical imaginary
described detailed
distracted by neglected by
mandate ordered
small chance little probability
hinder held back
primary duties main jobs
in conflict against each other
giving of advice handing out suggestions
overall impact general effect
diagnosis deciding what the disease is
treatment dealing with a disease or condition
imparting general health advice giving ideas about health
allowing these goals to interfere letting these competing priorities
valuable important
preventative measure stops something from happening
Studies over the last century have repeatedly replicated the finding that research has shown that
number one driver main cause
increased longevity living longer
modern world contemporary world
results effects
immediately tangible physically apparent
chemotherapy treatment for cancer
far more effective in the long-term better over a long time
in order to so that
onset beginning
variety of conditions different illnesses
In this way so
faithfully fulfil truly satisfy
Hippocratic oaths the promise doctors make to help patients
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 c________d that doctors should be r_____________e for w________________e on how their patients can a______________h. In my opinion, though this is not t________________y the c______b of a doctor, it should n____________s be c_____________________y.
Those who a_____________________________t out that doctors have m___________________s. Doctors must f_________________________________s. This i________s asking v____________s, p______________s, and a m___________s is a p________________________________________t. Once a patient has been diagnosed and the p_______________d, doctors must then f____________________________s. D_____________n the s__________y and the e________n of the i______s, the doctor may need to f_______________y during this period and p______________________________n. If the h__________l doctor d_________d were also d___________y the m________e to give health advice, there is the s_________e that this could h_____r their p_________s.
However, these priorities are not always i__________t with the g_____________e that is likely to have more o____________t. Doctors can focus on d__________s and t__________t while also i________________e without a_________________________________e. Moreover, giving advice is more v________e than treatment of disease as it can be a p_______________e. S______________________________________________________________t prevention of illness through healthy lifestyle choices is the n_____________r behind i_____________y and health in the m_______________d. Although the r______s of such advice are not as i________________e as, for instance, during c______________y, they are f_______________________________m.
In conclusion, doctors should give their patients advice on how to lead a healthy life i_____________o prevent the o____t of a v______________________s. _____________y, doctors can more f_____________l their H_______________s.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 1 letter from the real general training exam on the topic of writing a letterto a friend about a gadget.
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IELTS Essay: A Gadget
You recently bought an electric gadget for your home. Your friend wants the same gadget and needs your advice. In this letter you should include:
What the gadgetis
What you think about it
Advice about other alternatives your friend could buy
Hey Jimmy,
I know you’ve been considering getting a smart speaker so I wanted to let you know I just got a Google Home speaker. It’s not the latest model, I bought one of the last gen versions because I saw it on sale on Amazon for close to half off. If you check now, the sale might still be going on.
Anyway, I absolutely love it so far. It syncs with my Spotify account and also my robot vacuum. It naturally works with voice commands and I haven’t had any issues with it recognizing me for the most part. I use it for tons of stuff now: setting reminders, alarms, timers, asking random questions, sending messages, etc.
It is a bit on the costly side so if you missed the discount there are a few other viable options. Amazon has some cheaper voice assistants – though some people I know have trouble syncing those with Spotify so I wouldn’t want one personally. Other than that, I think the home speakers by companies like JBL and Sonos are out of your price range, frankly.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Dave
Analysis
1. Hey Jimmy,
2. I know you’ve been considering getting a smart speaker so I wanted to let you know I just got a Google Home speaker. 3. It’s not the latest model, I bought one of the last gen versions because I saw it on sale on Amazon for close to half off. If you check now, the sale might still be going on.
Address the letter to someone.
You can begin with a greeting.
Include the first bullet point.
1. Anyway, I absolutely love it so far. 2. It syncs with my Spotify account and also my robot vacuum. 3. It naturally works with voice commands and I haven’t had any issues with it recognizing me for the most part. 4. I use it for tons of stuff now: setting reminders, alarms, timers, asking random questions, sending messages, etc.
Begin to develop the second point.
Add more detail to it.
This one is focused on second point so include a lot.
The more you add, the higher your task achievement mark.
1. It is a bit on the costly side so if you missed the discount there are a few other viable options. 2. Amazon has some cheaper voice assistants – though some people I know have trouble syncing those with Spotify so I wouldn’t want one personally. 3. Other than that, I think the home speakers by companies like JBL and Sonos are out of your price range, frankly.
4. Let me know if you have any other questions!
5. Dave
Develop the last point.
Keep developing it.
Add an ending sentence.
Use a phrase like regards or sincerely.
Write your name at the end of the letter.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take notes on a piece of paper to aid memory retention.
Hey Jimmy,
I know you’ve been considering getting a smart speaker so I wanted to let you know I just got a Google Homespeaker. It’s not the latest model, I bought one of the last gen versions because I saw it on sale on Amazon for close to half off. If you check now, the sale might still be going on.
Anyway, I absolutely love it so far. It syncs with my Spotify account and also my robot vacuum. It naturally works with voice commands and I haven’t had any issues with it recognizing me for the most part. I use it for tons of stuff now: setting reminders, alarms, timers, asking random questions, sending messages, etc.
It is a bit on the costly side so if you missed the discount there are a few other viable options. Amazon has some cheaper voice assistants – though some people I know have trouble syncing those with Spotify so I wouldn’t want one personally. Other than that, I think the home speakers by companies like JBL and Sonos are out of your price range, frankly.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Dave
Answers
Practice writing sentences with the words below on a piece of paper:
considering thinking about
smart speaker a speaker you can talk to
Google Homespeaker Google’s version of a smart speaker
latest model newest one
last gen versions models from before
on sale on Amazon discounted on a website
close to half off nearly 50% less
check look at
going on happening
Anyway regardless
absolutely definitely
so far up to this point
syncs match and work with
Spotify account music streaming platform
robot vacuum device for cleaning a house
naturally works with voice commands of course your must talk to it to activate it
issues problems
recognizing noticing
for the most part generally
tons of stuff lots of things
setting reminders making notes
alarms wake-up calls
timers alarms
asking random questions asking things
sending messages messaging people
etc. and so on
a bit on the costly side a little expensive
missed didn’t get
discount on sale
viable options usable choices
cheaper not expensive
have trouble have difficulty
personally for me
Other than that besides that
out of your price range too expensive for you
frankly honestly
Let me know if you have any other questions ask me anything else you want to know
I know you’ve been c____________g getting a s____________r so I wanted to let you know I just got a G________________r. It’s not the l_____________l, I bought one of the l__________________s because I saw it o_________________n for c_________________f. If you c_____k now, the sale might still be g________n.
A_______y, I a___________y love it s______r. It s_____s with my S________________t and also my r_______________m. It n_____________________________s and I haven’t had any i______s with it r______________g me f________________t. I use it for t_____________f now: s________________s, a________s, t_______s, a___________________s, s______________s, e____.
It is a_____________________e so if you m__________d the d__________t there are a few other v_____________s. Amazon has some c______r voice assistants – though some people I know h____________e syncing those with Spotify so I wouldn’t want one p__________y. O___________t, I think the home speakers by companies like JBL and Sonos are o____________________e, f_________y.
L_________________________________________!
Dave
Listening Practice
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The bar charts detail noise levels in Europe in 2007 delineated by time of day and rural or urban location. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that traffic was overwhelmingly the main source of noise, followed by trains, aircraft, and finally industry. Noise levels were also higher during the day in both rural and urban areas though cities were generally noisier at all times.
Traffic noise in cities during the day and at night was very common, affecting 64 million and 48 million residents, respectively. Rural figures for traffic noise were approximately half as high at 34 million and 24 million. Turning to noise from trains, in cities, 10 million individuals were impacted in the day and 8 million at night. In rural areas, this data was only slightly lower (8 million and 6 million).
Aircraft and industry accounted for considerably less noise disturbance in 2007 with just 4 million and 1 million affected by flights in cities during the day and at night, in turn. 2 million residents also heard aircrafts at night in the countryside, with half as many aware of daytime flights. In terms of industry, the data for the countryside was negligible and in cities stood at 1 million impacted during days and .25 during nights.
Analysis
1. The bar charts detail noise levels in Europe in 2007 delineated by time of day and rural or urban location. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that traffic was overwhelmingly the main source of noise, followed by trains, aircraft, and finally industry. 3. Noise levels were also higher during the day in both rural and urban areas though cities were generally noisier at all times.
Paraphrase what the table shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences.
You might need another sentence for your overview.
1. Traffic noise in cities during the day and at night was very common, affecting 64 million and 48 million residents, respectively. 2. Rural figures for traffic noise were approximately half as high at 34 million and 24 million. 3. Turning to noise from trains, in cities, 10 million individuals were impacted in the day and 8 million at night. 4. In rural areas, this data was only slightly lower (8 million and 6 million).
Begin writing about the data for the first categories.
Make sure you compare as much as possible.
Keep describing and comparing.
This one has lots of data so is a little longer than normal.
1. Aircraft and industry accounted for considerably less noise disturbance in 2007 with just 4 million and 1 million affected by flights in cities during the day and at night, in turn. 2. 2 million residents also heard aircrafts at night in the countryside, with half as many aware of daytime flights. 3. In terms of industry, the data for the countryside was negligible and in cities stood at 1 million impacted during days and .25 during nights.
Write about the final, other parts of the graph – include everything!
Compare the categories.
Finish all the data.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take some notes on a piece of paper to aid your memory:
The bar charts detail noise levels in Europe in 2007 delineated by time of day and rural or urban location. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent thattraffic was overwhelmingly the main source of noise, followed by trains, aircraft, and finally industry. Noise levels were also higher during the day in both rural and urban areas though cities were generally noisier at all times.
Traffic noise in cities during the day and at night was very common, affecting 64 million and 48 million residents, respectively. Rural figures for traffic noise were approximately half as high at 34 million and 24 million. Turning to noise from trains, in cities, 10 million individuals were impacted in the day and 8 million at night. In rural areas, this data was only slightly lower (8 million and 6 million).
Aircraft and industry accounted for considerably less noise disturbance in 2007 with just 4 million and 1 million affected by flights in cities during the day and at night, in turn. 2 million residents also heard aircrafts at night in the countryside, with half as many aware of daytime flights. In terms of industry, the data for the countryside was negligible and in cities stood at 1 million impacted during days and .25 during nights.
Answers
Try to write down or think of an antonym/opposite word for further practice:
detail show
noise how loud it is
delineated describe, detail
rural countryside
urban location from cities
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent thattraffic overall
Remember and fill in the blanks. Note it on a piece of paper so you can remember better:
The bar charts d________l n_____e levels in Europe in 2007 d___________d by time of day and r____l or u___________n. L_______________________________________________tt_______c was o____________y the m_________e of noise, followed by trains, a_______t, and finally i____y. Noise levels were also h______r during the day in both rural and urban areas t_______h cities were g_________y noisier a________s.
Traffic noise in cities during the day and at night was very c_______n, a______g 64 million and 48 million residents, r___________y. Rural f______s for traffic noise were a________________y h_____________h at 34 million and 24 million. T____________o noise from trains, in cities, 10 million individuals were i_________d in the day and 8 million at night. In rural areas, this data was only s___________r (8 million and 6 million).
Aircraft and industry a_______________r c___________________s noise d___________e in 2007 with just 4 million and 1 million affected by flights in cities during the day and at night, i_____n. 2 million r____________s also h________d aircrafts at night in the countryside, with h________________y a________e of daytime flights. I____________f industry, the data for the countryside was n_____________e and in cities s___________t 1 million impacted during days and .25 during nights.
Listening Practice
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