The best curriculum is not one based on a static body of knowledge, but one which teaches students to cope with change.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many would argue that schools today should focus more on adaptability rather than traditional, discrete subjects. In my opinion, although there is a strong argument for this contention given the disruptive nature of modern industries, it is nonetheless important to preserve the traditional role of subjects in a curriculum.
Those who support this reform contend that the skills needed for modern workforces are changing rapidly. Past generations could rely on subjects learned in high school and university, such as those related to accounting, finance, and so on, providing lasting job security. This guarantee is less stable now due to advances in automation specifically and technology generally. At many companies, human workers are being phased out of specific roles and entire jobs and replaced by cheap software. Therefore, schools should teach adaptable methods for handling change that will help them cope with an uncertain future job market.
However, traditional subjects provide an invaluable base of knowledge for the average student. By learning about core subjects a person becomes more well-rounded intellectually. In high school and university this likely includes math, literature, the sciences, history, physical education, economics, philosophy, art, and so on. Naturally, most of these subjects will not yield practical skills that are used on a daily basis throughout life and that is the source of many later complaints about school curricula. However, it is impossible to know the final utility of a given skill or piece of information. A good example of this would be the classes that Steve Jobs took about calligraphy in university which later informed the lasting design of computer interfaces and word processors.
In conclusion, despite pragmatic employment concerns, it is essential for students to possess foundational knowledge about multiple disciplines. Moreover, a binary distinction between subject knowledge and flexible skills is not always necessary.
Analysis
1. Many would argue that schools today should focus more on adaptability rather than traditional, discrete subjects. 2. In my opinion, although there is a strong argument for this contention given the disruptive nature of modern industries, it is nonetheless important to preserve the traditional role of subjects in a curriculum.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who support this reform contend that the skills needed for modern workforces are changing rapidly. 2. Past generations could rely on subjects learned in high school and university, such as those related to accounting, finance, and so on, providing lasting job security. 3. This guarantee is less stable now due to advances in automation specifically and technology generally. 4. At many companies, human workers are being phased out of specific roles and entire jobs and replaced by cheap software. 5. Therefore, schools should teach adaptable methods for handling change that will help them cope with an uncertain future job market.
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.
Use short and long sentences.
1. However, traditional subjects provide an invaluable base of knowledge for the average student. 2. By learning about core subjects a person becomes more well-rounded intellectually. 3. In high school and university this likely includes math, literature, the sciences, history, physical education, economics, philosophy, art, and so on. 4. Naturally, most of these subjects will not yield practical skills that are used on a daily basis throughout life and that is the source of many later complaints about school curricula. 5. However, it is impossible to know the final utility of a given skill or piece of information. 6. A good example of this would be the classes that Steve Jobs took about calligraphy in university which later informed the lasting design of computer interfaces and word processors.
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.
Develop the example fully.
Make sure you have something really specific.
1. In conclusion, despite pragmatic employment concerns, it is essential for students to possess foundational knowledge about multiple disciplines. 2. Moreover, a binary distinction between subject knowledge and flexible skills is not always necessary.
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 would argue that schools today should focus more on adaptability rather than traditional, discrete subjects. In my opinion, although there is a strong argument for this contentiongiven the disruptive nature of modern industries, it is nonetheless important to preserve the traditional role of subjects in a curriculum.
Those who support this reform contend that the skills needed for modern workforces are changing rapidly. Past generations could rely on subjects learned in high school and university, such as those related to accounting, finance, and so on, providing lasting job security. This guarantee is less stable now due to advances in automation specifically and technology generally. At many companies, human workers are being phased out of specific roles and entire jobs and replacedby cheap software. Therefore, schools should teach adaptable methods for handling change that will help them cope with an uncertain future job market.
However, traditional subjects provide an invaluablebase of knowledge for the average student. By learning about core subjects a person becomes more well-rounded intellectually. In high school and university this likely includes math, literature, the sciences, history, physical education, economics, philosophy, art, and so on. Naturally, most of these subjects will not yield practical skills that are used on a daily basis throughout life and that is the source of many later complaints about school curricula. However, it is impossible to know the final utility of a given skill or piece of information. A good example of this would be the classes that Steve Jobs took about calligraphy in university which later informed the lasting design of computer interfaces and word processors.
In conclusion, despite pragmatic employment concerns, it is essential for students to possess foundational knowledge about multiple disciplines. Moreover, a binary distinction between subject knowledge and flexible skills is not always necessary.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
argue contend
focus more look more at
adaptability be able to change
rather than instead of
traditional old, conservative, normal
discrete subjects separate areas of study
strong argument good point
contention argument
given some random
disruptive nature way they disrupt, change industries
modern industries new technologies
nonetheless regardless
preserve keep
traditional role normal place
curriculum what is studied at a school
support are in favor of
reform change
contend argue
modern workforces people employed
past generations parents, grandparents, etc.
rely on depend on
related to concerning
accounting dealing with numbers
finance dealing with money
and so on etc.
providing lasting job security guaranteeing a job later
guarantee making sure of
less stable not certain
due to advances in because of changes in
automation specifically and technology generally computers and robots doing things especially but also tech overall
phased out replaced
replacedby something taking the place of
cheap software inexpensive programs
adaptable methods new ways
handling change dealing with adaptability
cope with deal with
uncertain future job market problems in the future finding a job
traditional subjects normal academic subjects
invaluablebase of knowledge really important subjects
average student normal person studying
core subjects basic things studied in school
well-rounded intellectually all around good for your thinking
literature books
the sciences biology, chemistry, etc.
physical education gym
economics studying about money and economies
philosophy studying about knowledge and life
naturally of course
will not yield practical skills won’t actually produce anything
daily basis throughout life every day your whole life
source where it comes from
complaints criticisms
curricula plural of curriculum
final utility last usage
calligraphy study of writing letters
later informed after that went into
lasting design permanent look
computer interfaces how computers look and function on the screen
word processors MS word, etc.
despite pragmatic employment concerns regardless of real worries about jobs
essential crucial
possess foundational knowledge have info about lots of areas
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 would a______e that schools today should f__________e on a_______________y r______________n t_____________l, d__________________s. In my opinion, although there is a s_________________t for this c_______________n the d__________________e of m___________________s, it is n____________s important to p_________e the t_______________e of subjects in a c___________m.
Those who s_________t this r_______m c_________d that the skills needed for m_________________s are changing rapidly. P_____________________s could r_______n subjects learned in high school and university, such as those r____________o a______________g, f___________e, a_____________n, p_____________________________y. This g_____________e is l___________e now d_______o a_______________n a__________________________________________y. At many companies, human workers are being p____________t of specific roles and entire jobs and r______________y c_______________e. Therefore, schools should teach a____________________s for h__________________e that will help them c________h an u_______________________t.
However, t_____________________s provide an i__________________________e for the a_______________t. By learning about c__________________s a person becomes more w___________________________y. In high school and university this likely includes math, l_________________e, t_______________s, history, p___________________n, e_____________s, p_____________y, art, and so on. N____________y, most of these subjects w____________________________s that are used on a d_________________________________e and that is the s____________e of many later c_______________s about school c___________a. However, it is impossible to know the f_____________y of a given skill or piece of information. A good example of this would be the classes that Steve Jobs took about c______________y in university which l_____________d the l_________________n of c_____________________s and w____________s.
In conclusion, d____________e p______________________________s, it is e__________l for students to p______________________________e about m___________________s. Moreover, a b_________________n between s_____________________e and f_______________s is not always n____________y.
Listening Practice
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Practice with the related IELTS essay topic below:
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should be encouraged to question and offer criticisms on their teachers. Others think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom.
Weddings around the world have become more expensive and larger in recent decades. In my opinion, this is a natural progression and is positive in the vast majority of contexts.
One explanation for more lavish weddings is increasingly higher expectations coupled with a burgeoning global middle class. It is a natural desire for humans to strive to surpass previous standards. Any person who has attended weddings in the past will naturally attempt to exceed what they have experienced both in terms of size and expense. This propensity to exceed past achievements is combined with increased disposable income. Economies around the world, particularly in developing nations, have risen dramatically recently, enabling individuals to spend on a variety of luxuries including memorable wedding parties.
I believe this development is positive overall due to the impact it has on the average person. Admittedly, excessive spending in any area can be a negative if it greatly exceeds one’s earnings. Assuming a person is planning a wedding that will not hinder them financially in the future, then it is a massive positive for the bride, groom, and all attendees. Most people, even beyond those getting married and their family, consider weddings to meaningful and enduring memories. The small and large bursts of happiness produced by such an event in the aggregate are worth more than a wide range of other expenses that individuals often prioritize.
In conclusion, weddings are larger and costlier today because of raised expectations and this is largely positive given the impact on individuals. It is nonetheless essential that weddings are not taken to extreme excesses beyond one’s means.
Analysis
1. Weddings around the world have become more expensive and larger in recent decades. 2. In my opinion, this is a natural progression and is positive in the vast majority of contexts.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. One explanation for more lavish weddings is increasingly higher expectations coupled with a burgeoning global middle class. 2. It is a natural desire for humans to strive to surpass previous standards. 3. Any person who has attended weddings in the past will naturally attempt to exceed what they have experienced both in terms of size and expense. 4. This propensity to exceed past achievements is combined with increased disposable income. 5. Economies around the world, particularly in developing nations, have risen dramatically recently, enabling individuals to spend on a variety of luxuries including memorable wedding parties.
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.
Use short and long sentences.
1. I believe this development is positive overall due to the impact it has on the average person. 2. Admittedly, excessive spending in any area can be a negative if it greatly exceeds one’s earnings. 3. Assuming a person is planning a wedding that will not hinder them financially in the future, then it is a massive positive for the bride, groom, and all attendees. 4. Most people, even beyond those getting married and their family, consider weddings to meaningful and enduring memories. 5. The small and large bursts of happiness produced by such an event in the aggregate are worth more than a wide range of other expenses that individuals often prioritize.
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.
Develop the example fully.
1. In conclusion, weddings are larger and costlier today because of raised expectations and this is largely positive given the impact on individuals. 2. It is nonetheless essential that weddings are not taken to extreme excesses beyond one’s means.
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.
Weddings around the world have become more expensive and larger in recent decades. In my opinion, this is a natural progression and is positive in the vast majority of contexts.
One explanation for more lavish weddings is increasingly higher expectations coupled with a burgeoning global middle class. It is a natural desire for humans to strive to surpass previous standards. Any person who has attended weddings in the past will naturally attempt to exceed what they have experienced both in terms of size and expense. This propensity to exceed past achievements is combined withincreased disposable income. Economies around the world, particularly in developing nations, have risen dramatically recently, enabling individuals to spend on a variety of luxuries including memorable wedding parties.
I believe this development is positive overall due to the impact it has on the average person. Admittedly, excessive spendingin any area can be a negative if it greatly exceeds one’s earnings. Assuming a person is planning a wedding that will not hinder them financially in the future, then it is a massive positive for the bride, groom, and all attendees. Most people, even beyond those getting married and their family, consider weddings to meaningful and enduring memories. The small and large bursts of happiness produced by such an event in the aggregate are worth more than a wide range of other expenses that individuals often prioritize.
In conclusion, weddings are larger and costlier today because of raised expectations and this is largely positive giventhe impact on individuals. It is nonetheless essential that weddings are not taken to extreme excessesbeyond one’s means.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
weddings big parties to celebrate getting married
expensive cost a lot of money
larger bigger
in recent decades the last 20 or 30 years or so
natural progression normal development
positive good
vast majority of contexts many different situations
explanation reason
lavish very expensive and large
increasingly higher expectations wanting more
coupled with combined with
burgeoning global middle class more people with money
natural desire normal feeling
strive try hard for
surpass previous standards exceed past achievements
attended went to
naturally attempt of course try
exceed do better than
experienced went to
in terms of concerning
expense money
propensity tendency
exceed past achievements do better than in the past
combined with coupled with
increased disposable income more money to spend
economies money earned and spent in a country
particularly in especially in
developing nations less wealthy countries
risen dramatically recently gone up a lot
enabling allowing for
spend use money
variety different types
luxuries items you don’t need
memorable wedding parties big weddings
due to because of
average person normal citizen
admittedly it must be admitted
excessive spending not spending too much
in any area in any respect
greatly exceeds a lot more than
earnings wages
assuming if it’s true that
hinder hold back
financially related to money
massive positive really good
bride woman getting married
groom man getting married
attendees people going to
beyond past
consider think about
meaningful important
enduring lasting
bursts sudden jolts
produced by created by
in the aggregate combined
wide range of different types of
expenses money to be spent
prioritize consider more important
costlier costs more money
raised expectations higher hopes
largely positive mostly good
giventhe considering that
nonetheless regardless
essential crucial
extreme excessesbeyond one’s means spending a lot more than one can afford
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:
W_________s around the world have become more e___________e and l_____________________s. In my opinion, this is a n________________________n and is p___________e in the v_____________________s.
One e______________n for more l______h weddings is i________________________________s c_____________h a b______________________________s. It is a n_______________e for humans to s________e to s_______________________s. Any person who has a____________d weddings in the past will n_________________t to e_______d what they have e_____________d both i____________________f size and e__________e. This p_________y to e______________________s is c________________hi________________________e. E____________s around the world, p_____________________n d_______________s, have r______________________________y, e__________g individuals to s_______d on a v_______y of l____________s including m____________________________s.
I believe this development is positive overall d________o the impact it has on the a____________________n. A____________y, e______________________gi___________a can be a negative if it g_______________________s one’s e__________s. A__________g a person is planning a wedding that will not h________r them f_____________y in the future, then it is a m________________e for the b_______e, g_________m, and all a___________s. Most people, even b________d those getting married and their family, c_________r weddings to m___________l and e__________g memories. The small and large b____s of happiness p_____________y such an event i__________________e are worth more than a w_______________f other e____________s that individuals often p___________e.
In conclusion, weddings are larger and c__________r today because of r_______________s and this is l_______________e g_____________e impact on individuals. It is n______________s e_________l that weddings are not taken to e_______________________________________s.
Listening Practice
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Many young people today spend too much time following the latest fashion trends in areas such as clothing and technology.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Here is a free preview of the introduction to my essay:
Many today feel that young people are overly focused on the latest fashion trends which encompass areas like clothing and technology. In my opinion, this can be taken to extremes but in general an emphasis on beauty is positive.
This is my IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of the value of resources for protecting wild animals and birds from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: Resources for Protecting Wild Animals and Birds
Some people claim that too much focus and resources have been spent to protect wild animals and birds.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many today would argue that there is undue emphasis on the safeguarding of various species of wild animals and birds. In my opinion, though there are legitimate practical objections, it is a positive overall given the potential impact of abandoning such efforts.
Opponents of current conservation initiatives argue they are an unnecessary waste of valuable resources. The natural development of ecosystems involves animals going extinct and fighting for survival. Human intervention can therefore be seen as unnatural to a certain degree as animals that adapt will flourish and others will become obsolete. Added to this is the economic burden. The majority of endangered animals are in developing nations in Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America. National governments in these countries have a variety of other concerns related to healthcare, education, employment, and so on that take precedence over animal populations.
However, humans should protect animals as their disappearance is irreversible. The issue of responsibility is not, to my mind, a compelling enough argument as blame can be assigned in a number of directions and is too self-righteous to be persuasive. Instead, it can be argued that permanent damage to the Earth will impact future generations. The Earth depends on biodiversity not only for the development of new medicines and the functioning of a healthy food chain but also in order to showcase its varied expressions of life. As the only known home to life in the universe, it would be short-sighted to eliminate species of animals and damage this reputation.
In conclusion, despite the financial cost, it is essential to protect wild animals which may go extinct. Governments must sometimes prioritize the future over short-term considerations.
Analysis
1. Many today would argue that there is undue emphasis on the safeguarding of various species of wild animals and birds. 2. In my opinion, though there are legitimate practical objections, it is a positive overall given the potential impact of abandoning such efforts.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Opponents of current conservation initiatives argue they are an unnecessary waste of valuable resources. 2. The natural development of ecosystems involves animals going extinct and fighting for survival. 3. Human intervention can therefore be seen as unnatural to a certain degree as animals that adapt will flourish and others will become obsolete. 4. Added to this is the economic burden. 5. The majority of endangered animals are in developing nations in Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America. 6. National governments in these countries have a variety of other concerns related to healthcare, education, employment, and so on that take precedence over animal populations.
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.
Use short and long sentences.
Finish strong.
1. However, humans should protect animals as their disappearance is irreversible. 2. The issue of responsibility is not, to my mind, a compelling enough argument as blame can be assigned in a number of directions and is too self-righteous to be persuasive. 3. Instead, it can be argued that permanent damage to the Earth will impact future generations. 4. The Earth depends on biodiversity not only for the development of new medicines and the functioning of a healthy food chain but also in order to showcase its varied expressions of life. 5. As the only known home to life in the universe, it would be short-sighted to eliminate species of animals and damage this reputation.
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.
Develop the example fully.
1. In conclusion, despite the financial cost, it is essential to protect wild animals which may go extinct. 2. Governments must sometimes prioritize the future over short-term considerations.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Many today would argue that there is undue emphasis on the safeguarding of various species of wild animals and birds. In my opinion, though there are legitimatepractical objections, it is a positive overall given the potential impact of abandoning such efforts.
Opponents of current conservation initiatives argue they are an unnecessarywaste of valuable resources. The natural development of ecosystems involves animals going extinct and fighting for survival. Human intervention can therefore be seen as unnaturalto a certain degree as animals that adapt will flourish and others will become obsolete. Added to this is the economic burden. The majority of endangered animals are in developing nations in Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America. National governments in these countries have a variety of other concerns related to healthcare, education, employment, and so on that take precedence over animal populations.
However, humans should protect animals as their disappearance is irreversible. The issue of responsibility is not, to my mind, a compelling enough argument as blame can be assigned in a number of directions and is too self-righteous to be persuasive. Instead, it can be argued that permanent damage to the Earth will impact future generations. The Earth depends on biodiversity not only for the development of new medicines and the functioning of a healthy food chain but also in order to showcase its varied expressions of life. As the only known home to life in the universe, it would be short-sighted to eliminate species of animals and damage this reputation.
In conclusion, despite the financial cost, it is essential to protect wild animals which may go extinct. Governments must sometimes prioritize the future over short-term considerations.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
argue claim
undue emphasis too much focus
safeguarding protecting
various species different animals
wild animals not domesticated like cats and dogs
legitimatepractical objections real actual criticisms
positive overall good in general
given considering
potential impact possible effect
abandoning not helping
efforts attempts
opponents people against them
current conservation initiatives right now trying to save animals
unnecessarywaste of valuable resources not needed wasting money
natural related to nature, organic
ecosystems how plants and animals interact and live together
going extinct not longer exist
fighting for survival trying to live
human intervention people stepping in to help
unnatural not normal
to a certain degree somewhat
adapt change
flourish do really well
obsolete no longer needed
added to this is the economic burden there is also the financial pressure
majority most of
endangered animals animals that are on the verge of extinction
developing nations countries getting better
national governments countries and the authorities
variety kinds of
concerns worries
related to concerning
healthcare hospitals and doctors
education schools
employment jobs
and so on etc.
take precedence over more important than
populations how many are alive
protect safeguard
disappearance absent
irreversible can’t be fixed
responsibility duty
to my mind in my opinion
compelling enough argument good claim for
blame responsibility for it
assigned in a number of directions given out different places
self-righteous full of themselves
persuasive convincing
permanent damage the effect will last forever
impact future generations affect the future
depends on relies on
biodiversity different plants and animals
new medicines new drugs
functioning of a healthy food chain good interactions between animals
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Many today would a_____e that there is u___________________s on the s_________________g of v_______________s of w________________s and birds. In my opinion, though there are l________________________s, it is a p__________________n the p_______________t of a_____________g such e______s.
O____________s of c___________________________s argue they are an u___________________________________s. The n_______l development of e__________s involves animals g______________t and f________________________l. H________________n can therefore be seen as u__________lt_____________________e as animals that a_______t will f________h and others will become o_________e. A________________________________n. The m________y of e______________________s are in d__________________s in Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America. N______________________s in these countries have a v______y of other c_______s r______________o h____________e, e__________n, e_____________t, a___________n that t_________________________r animal p____________s.
However, humans should p_______t animals as their d________________e is i_______________e. The issue of r________________y is not, t_______________d, a c____________________________t as b_____e can be a_______________________________s and is too s_____________s to be p_________e. Instead, it can be argued that p_________________e to the Earth will i_________________________s. The Earth d_________________________y not only for the development of n______________s and the f______________________________n but also in order to s____________e its v_________________s of life. As the o___________________________e to life in the universe, it would be s______________d to e_________e species of animals and d__________e this r____________n.
In conclusion, d_______e the f________________t, it is e____________l to protect wild animals which may go extinct. Governments must sometimes p__________e the f__________e over s________________________s.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 1 sample answer essay on the topic of cinema attendance for various age groups in the United States from the real IELTS exam.
IELTS Essay Task 1: Age Groups and Cinema Attendance
The line chart shows average attendance at the cinema among various age groups in the US from 2000 to 2011.
The line chart details figures for cinema attendance across various age demographics in the United States between 2000 and 2011. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that attendance increased for all groups, with younger people, especially teenagers and young adults, watching movies the most often. As people got older, they tended to go to the cinema less frequently.
Those aged 15 – 24 began the period with 15% going to the cinema, a narrow lead over the other demographics. This figure then rose steadily to over 30% by 2004, fluctuated between 35% and 50% for the next several years before finishing at 52%. In contrast, theater attendance from the age of 35 and up was marginal yet increased consistently beginning at 1% and ending the period at a high point of 13%.
The trends for 7-14 and 25-35-year-old cinema-goers were similar throughout as the former began twice as high at 10%. Attendance was then erratic but only slightly up overall until 2005 when there was a surge to 30%, followed by a high of 38% in 2010 and a final figure of 30% in 2011. The latter group displayed an unstable trend with comparable percentages, intersected with the aforementioned age bracket twice, and concluded the period with a partial recovery to an identical 30% figure.
Analysis
1. The line chart details figures for cinema attendance across various age demographics in the United States between 2000 and 2011. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that attendance increased for all groups, with younger people, especially teenagers and young adults, watching movies the most often. 3. As people got older, they tended to go to the cinema less frequently.
Paraphrase what the table shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences.
You might need another sentence for your overview.
1. Those aged 15 – 24 began the period with 15% going to the cinema, a narrow lead over the other demographics. 2. This figure then rose steadily to over 30% by 2004, fluctuated between 35% and 50% for the next several years before finishing at 52%. 3. In contrast, theater attendance from the age of 35 and up was marginal yet increased consistently beginning at 1% and ending the period at a high point of 13%.
Begin writing about the data for the first categories.
Make sure you compare as much as possible.
Some task 1s essays will be a bit longer than others.
1. The trends for 7-14 and 25-35-year-old cinema-goers were similar throughout as the former began twice as high at 10%. 2. Attendance was then erratic but only slightly up overall until 2005 when there was a surge to 30%, followed by a high of 38% in 2010 and a final figure of 30% in 2011. 3. The latter group displayed an unstable trend with comparable percentages, intersected with the aforementioned age bracket twice, and concluded the period with a partial recovery to an identical 30% figure.
Write about the final, other parts of the graph – include everything!
Compare the categories.
Don’t leave anything out!
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take some notes on a piece of paper to aid your memory:
The line chart details figures for cinema attendance across various age demographics in the United States between 2000 and 2011. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that attendance increased for all groups, with younger people, especially teenagers and young adults, watching movies the most often. As people got older, they tended to go to the cinema less frequently.
Those aged 15 – 24 began the period with 15% going to the cinema, a narrow lead over the other demographics. This figure then rose steadily to over 30% by 2004, fluctuated between 35% and 50% for the next several yearsbefore finishing at 52%. In contrast, theater attendance from the age of 35 and up was marginal yet increased consistentlybeginning at 1% and ending the period at a high point of 13%.
The trends for 7-14 and 25-35-year-old cinema-goers were similar throughout as the former began twice as high at 10%. Attendance was then erratic but only slightly up overall until 2005 when there was a surge to 30%, followed by a high of 38% in 2010 and a final figure of 30% in 2011. The latter group displayed an unstable trend with comparable percentages, intersected with the aforementioned age bracket twice, and concluded the period with a partial recovery to an identical 30% figure.
Answers
Try to write down or think of an antonym/opposite word for further practice:
details shows
figures data
cinema attendance how many people went to the movies
across various age demographics according to different ages
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
especially teenagers in partcular those 13-19
young adults just older than teenagers
most often more frequently
tended to go usually went
less frequently less often
aged the age of
began started
period time given
narrow lead a little over
other demographics other ages
rose steadily increased consistently
fluctuated was erratic
next several years next 2-3 years
before finishing at prior to ending at
In contrast however
theater attendance people going to movies
and up above this number
marginal small
consistently stable
beginning starting
ending finishing
high point peak
trends patterns
cinema-goers people going to the cinema
similar throughout almost the same the whole time
former mentioned first
twice as high double
erratic unstable
only slightly up overall until just up a bit up until
surge increased a lot
latter group mentioned second
displayed showed
unstable erratic
comparable percentages similar numbers
intersected crossed over
aforementioned mentioned before
age bracket age group
twice two times
concluded finished
partial recovery came almost back to its previous level
Remember and fill in the blanks. Note it on a piece of paper so you can remember better:
The line chart d_________________s for c______________________e a_______s v________________________________s in the United States between 2000 and 2011. L______________________________________________t attendance increased for all groups, with younger people, e________________________s and y________________s, watching movies the m____________n. As people got older, they t____________o to the cinema l________________y.
Those a____d 15 – 24 b_______n the p______d with 15% going to the cinema, a n__________d over the o______________________s. This figure then r_________________y to over 30% by 2004, f___________d between 35% and 50% for the n_______________sb_________e f__________t 52%. I____________t, t___________________e from the age of 35 a________p was m___________l yet increased c____________________________g at 1% and e__________g the period at a h__________t of 13%.
The t_________s for 7-14 and 25-35-year-old c_________________s were s______________________t as the f___________r began t_______________h at 10%. Attendance was then e_________c but o____________________________l 2005 when there was a s________e to 30%, followed by a high of 38% in 2010 and a final figure of 30% in 2011. The l___________________________d an u___________e trend with c___________________________s, i________________d with the a____________________d a_____________t t_____e, and c_______________d the period with a p____________________y to an i____________l 30% figure.
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