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.
Listening Practice
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In some places, old age is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more important.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In certain nations, the interests of elderly people are prioritized over younger generations. In my opinion, although young people are important for economic reasons, valuing an older population is a revealing commitment to human dignity.
Those who value the youth in a nation argue they form a country’s economic base. There is little doubt that the majority of all workforces globally are comprised of young adults and middle-aged citizens. The average working age in nearly all industries is around 30. Young people have the energy, passion, and motivation to work hard and achieve not only for the good of society but also to establish a higher standard of living for themselves and their families. It is therefore logical that governments should ensure younger generations have ample access to education and the resources needed to become contributing members of society. They will contribute the most in all likelihood.
However, human progress is about more than simply utilitarian benefits. In the past, it might have been necessary for human civilization to cruelly neglect older populations when they were fighting wars and resources were scarce. That is no longer the situation. Most countries, even developing ones, can now afford to provide healthcare for all citizens and some degree of retirement support. By undertaking these kindnesses, humans distinguish themselves clearly from their basest and most animalistic instincts. This can be understood as the surest sign that humanity is an evolved species culturally, socially, and emotionally and trumps any materialistic concerns related to growing already mature economies.
In conclusion, though there are utilitarian reasons to support youth movements, it is more important and principled to value older people. This is already done in some cultures but should be more widespread.
Analysis
1. In certain nations, the interests of elderly people are prioritized over younger generations. 2. In my opinion, although young people are important for economic reasons, valuing an older population is a revealing commitment to human dignity.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who value the youth in a nation argue they form a country’s economic base. 2. There is little doubt that the majority of all workforces globally are comprised of young adults and middle-aged citizens. 3. The average working age in nearly all industries is around 30. 4. Young people have the energy, passion, and motivation to work hard and achieve not only for the good of society but also to establish a higher standard of living for themselves and their families. 5. It is therefore logical that governments should ensure younger generations have ample access to education and the resources needed to become contributing members of society. 6. They will contribute the most in all likelihood.
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, human progress is about more than simply utilitarian benefits. 2. In the past, it might have been necessary for human civilization to cruelly neglect older populations when they were fighting wars and resources were scarce. 3. That is no longer the situation. 4. Most countries, even developing ones, can now afford to provide healthcare for all citizens and some degree of retirement support. 5. By undertaking these kindnesses, humans distinguish themselves clearly from their basest and most animalistic instincts. 6. This can be understood as the surest sign that humanity is an evolved species culturally, socially, and emotionally and trumps any materialistic concerns related to growing already mature economies.
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.
This paragraph can be longer than the other one.
1. In conclusion, though there are utilitarian reasons to support youth movements, it is more important and principled to value older people. 2. This is already done in some cultures but should be more widespread.
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.
In certain nations, the interests of elderly people are prioritized over younger generations. In my opinion, although young people are important for economic reasons, valuing an older population is a revealing commitment to human dignity.
Those who value the youth in a nation argue they form a country’s economic base. There is little doubt that the majority of all workforces globally are comprised of young adults and middle-aged citizens. The average working age in nearly all industries is around 30. Young people have the energy, passion, and motivation to work hard and achieve not only for the good of society but also to establish a higher standard of living for themselves and their families. It is therefore logical that governments should ensure younger generations have ample access to education and the resources needed to become contributing members of society. They will contribute the most in all likelihood.
However, human progress is about more than simply utilitarian benefits. In the past, it might have been necessary for human civilization to cruelly neglect older populations when they were fighting wars and resources were scarce. That is no longer the situation. Most countries, even developing ones, can now afford to provide healthcare for all citizens and some degree of retirement support. By undertaking these kindnesses, humans distinguish themselves clearly from their basest and most animalistic instincts. This can be understood as the surest sign that humanity is an evolved species culturally, socially, and emotionally and trumps any materialistic concerns related togrowing already mature economies.
In conclusion, though there are utilitarian reasons to support youth movements, it is more important and principled to value older people. This is already done in some cultures but should be more widespread.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
certain nations some countries
interests what is good for someone
elderly people old people, over 60+
prioritized over more important than
younger generations people who are not old, under 60
although despite
economic reasons good for the economy
valuing considering important
older population people who are not young, how many old people
revealing commitment important responsibility
human dignity how people think of themselves
argue think
form make up
economic base financial backbone
There is little doubt that it can’t be questioned that
majority most of
workforces globally employed people around the world
comprised of made up of
middle-aged citizens people around 40
average working age how old most working people are
nearly all industries most fields
energy stamina
passion motivation
motivation interest in
achieve do something
for the good of society for all people
establish make sure of
a higher standard of living better quality of life
families kids
It is therefore logical that thus
ensure make sure of
ample access can get to
resources needed stuff they need
contributing members of society functioning parts of the public
contribute the most add a lot
in all likelihood probably
human progress civilization
simply utilitarian benefits just what someone gets from it
In the past before
necessary needed
human civilization the progress of mankind
cruelly neglect in a mean way ignore
fighting wars battling
resources were scarce not enough to go around
no longer the situation not true now
even developing ones poorer countries
afford can pay for
provide healthcare give medical treatment to
some degree of an amount of
retirement support pensions, etc.
undertaking doing
kindnesses kind acts
distinguish differentiate
clearly obviously
basest lowest
animalistic instincts drives like animals
surest sign best example
evolved species higher life form
culturally in terms of art and culture
socially in terms of interacting
emotionally in terms of feelings and emotions
trumps is stronger than
materialistic concerns only worried about money
related to concerning
growing already mature economies helping something that is already doing well
utilitarian reasons just for what you get out of it
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:
In c______________s, the i_____________s of e________________e are p_____________________r y_______________________s. In my opinion, a______________h young people are important for e___________________s, v_________g an o_________________n is a r____________________________t to h______________y.
Those who value the youth in a nation a_____e they f____m a country’s e________________e. T_______________________t the m____________y of all w_______________________y are c______________f young adults and m__________________s. The a__________________________e in n____________________s is around 30. Young people have the e______y, p_________n, and m__________n to work hard and a_________e not only f_____________________y but also to e_____________________________________g for themselves and their f___________s. I________________________t governments should e________e younger generations have a____________s to education and the r_________________d to become c___________________________________y. They will c_______________________t i_________________d.
However, h____________________s is about more than s_____________________________s. I_____________t, it might have been n______________y for h__________________n to c_________________t older populations when they were f_________________s and r______________________e. That is n_______________________n. Most countries, e_______________________s, can now a_______d to p_____________________e for all citizens and s_____________________f r______________________t. By u____________g these k______________s, humans d_______________h themselves c________y from their b________t and most a___________________s. This can be understood as the s________________n that humanity is an e___________________s c___________y, s___________y, and e________________y and t____________s any m____________________s r____________og___________________________________s.
In conclusion, though there are u__________________s to s____________________s, it is more important and p______________d to value older people. This is already done in some cultures but should be more w______________d.
Listening Practice
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This is my IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of the best time in history to be living from IELTS Cambridge 16, the general training test.
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Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living.
What is your opinion about this?
What other time in history would be interesting to live in?
Many today claim that we are living at the pinnacle of human progress and civilization. I am largely in agreement with this sentiment and believe that living in Europe during the Renaissance would also be interesting.
The standard of living enjoyed by the average person today is unprecedented. This can be evidenced across a variety of areas including medicine, technology, entertainment, transportation, art, and so on. A person living hundreds of years ago had a much higher probability of fighting in a war or dying early because of disease. Even if they survived these perils, they would likely still have to work long days at difficult occupations such as farming. Today, most people work around 40 hours a week in a comfortable office with air conditioning or heating. The only meaningful tradeoff now is that technology has become so pervasive, in terms of social media and streaming platforms, that people are mentally and physically passive.
Another period in history that would be interesting to reside in would be the Renaissance. The Renaissance is often hailed as the beginning of modern civilization and striving for truly great achievements. There were significant advances made in science and medicine during this time period. More importantly, the arts were elevated to a height comparable with the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created some of the greatest masterpieces in human history. I would enjoy being alive then in order to either participate in or simply observe the optimism of the European Renaissance, particularly in contrast to the cynical passivity of modern life.
In conclusion, people today are more entitled than any previous generations though there are tradeoffs related to technology. It would also be ideal to live in a period such as the Renaissance when human expression and endeavor were flourishing.
Analysis
1. Many today claim that we are living at the pinnacle of human progress and civilization. 2. I am largely in agreement with this sentiment and believe that living in Europe during the Renaissance would also be interesting.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. The standard of living enjoyed by the average person today is unprecedented. 2. This can be evidenced across a variety of areas including medicine, technology, entertainment, transportation, art, and so on. 3. A person living hundreds of years ago had a much higher probability of fighting in a war or dying early because of disease. 4. Even if they survived these perils, they would likely still have to work long days at difficult occupations such as farming. 5. Today, most people work around 40 hours a week in a comfortable office with air conditioning or heating. 6. The only meaningful tradeoff now is that technology has become so pervasive, in terms of social media and streaming platforms, that people are mentally and physically passive.
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 counterexamples to add more support.
Finish with a strong statement.
1. Another period in history that would be interesting to reside in would be the Renaissance. 2. The Renaissance is often hailed as the beginning of modern civilization and striving for truly great achievements. 3. There were significant advances made in science and medicine during this time period. 4. More importantly, the arts were elevated to a height comparable with the Ancient Greeks and Romans. 5. Artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created some of the greatest masterpieces in human history. 6. I would enjoy being alive then in order to either participate in or simply observe the optimism of the European Renaissance, particularly in contrast to the cynical passivity of modern life.
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.
This paragraph can be longer than the other one.
1. In conclusion, people today are more entitled than any previous generations though there are tradeoffs related to technology. 2. It would also be ideal to live in a period such as the Renaissance when human expression and endeavor were flourishing.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
Take some notes on the vocabulary below and then check with my definitions:
Many today claim that we are living at the pinnacle of human progress and civilization. I am largely in agreementwith this sentiment and believe that living in Europe during the Renaissance would also be interesting.
The standard of living enjoyed by the average person today is unprecedented. This can be evidenced across a variety of areas including medicine, technology, entertainment, transportation, art, and so on. A person living hundreds of years ago had a much higher probability of fighting in a war or dying early because of disease. Even if they survived these perils, they would likely still have to work long days at difficult occupations such as farming. Today, most people work around 40 hours a week in a comfortable office with air conditioning or heating. The only meaningful tradeoff now is that technology has become so pervasive, in terms of social media and streaming platforms, that people are mentally and physically passive.
Another period in history that would be interesting to reside in would be the Renaissance. The Renaissance is often hailed as the beginning of modern civilization and striving for truly great achievements. There were significant advances made in science and medicine during this time period. More importantly, the arts were elevated to a heightcomparable with the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created some of the greatest masterpieces in human history. I would enjoy being alive then in order to either participate in or simply observe the optimism of the European Renaissance, particularly in contrast to the cynical passivity of modern life.
In conclusion, people today are more entitled than any previous generations though there are tradeoffs related to technology. It would also be ideal to live in a period such as the Renaissance when human expression and endeavor were flourishing.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
Many today claim that lots of people say
pinnacle peak, top point, best time
human progress mankind developing and getting better
civilization people living together in communities
I am largely in agreementwith this sentiment I mostly agree
the Renaissance period in Europe and Italy especially around the 1500s
The standard of living enjoyed by how well people live
average person normal citizen
unprecedented never happened before
evidenced across supported by
variety many types
medicine doctors and hospitals
technology computers, internet, robots, etc.
entertainment movies, TV, etc.
transportation traveling
art paintings, movies, music, etc.
and so on etc.
hundreds of years ago 100+ years in the past
much higher probability better chance of
dying early not much longevity
disease flus, cancer, etc.
survived get through
perils dangers
work long days work all day
difficult occupations hard jobs
comfortable office normal workplace
air conditioning keeps the room cool
heating furnaces
meaningful tradeoff big downside
pervasive common
in terms of related to
social media TikTok, Instagram, etc.
streaming platforms Netflix, YouTube, etc.
mentally and physically passive not active in mind or body
another period in history in the past
reside in live in
hailed complimented
modern civilization the world today
striving for truly great achievements trying to create new things
significant advances made in big jumps forward in
during this time period in this era
More importantly even more important is
elevated raised up
heightcomparable with level similar to
Ancient Greeks and Romans people from Italy and Greece thousands of years ago
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:
M________________________t we are living at the p___________e of h______________s and c___________n. I________________________________________t and believe that living in Europe during t______________e would also be interesting.
T_____________________________y the a_______________n today is u________________d. This can be e_________________s a v________y of areas including m_________e, t_____________y, e__________________t, t______________n, a__t, a___________n. A person living h___________________o had a m___________________y of fighting in a war or d______________y because of d__________e. Even if they s__________d these p_______s, they would likely still have to w_________________s at d____________________s such as farming. Today, most people work around 40 hours a week in a c____________________e with a_____________________g or h__________g. The only m_________________f now is that technology has become so p__________e, i______________________________a and s________________________s, that people are m____________________________e.
A______________________y that would be interesting to r_________n would be the Renaissance. The Renaissance is often h______d as the beginning of m__________________n and s________________r t__________________s. There were s______________________________n science and medicine d___________________________d. M___________________y, the arts were e___________d to a h______________________h the A_____________________s. Artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created some of the g_______________________s in human history. I would enjoy being alive then i____________o either p________________n or s________________e the o__________m of the European Renaissance, p_______________________t to the c___________________y of m____________e.
In conclusion, people today are more e________d than any p___________________s though there are t___________s related to technology. It would also be i______l to live in a period such as the Renaissance when h_________________n and e___________r were f_____________g.
Listening Practice
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The line chart shows exports in billions of dollars.
The line chart details exports from Australia to Japan, the United States, China, and India from 1990 to 2012. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that total exports to India and particularly China rose, while US and Japanese exports declined. By the end of the period, Chinese exports had become most common, followed by Japanese, American, and finally Indian ones.
The figure for Japan began the period significantly higher than other nations at over 26% before a sharp decline over the next 5 years to around 20% and a more minimal downward trend until 2012 to finish at near 17%. In marked contrast, China in 1990 only received 3% of exports and this figure grew exponentially, especially after the year 2000 and reached a peak of 28% in 2012.
The data for the United States fluctuated around 10% until 2000, then declined and recovered slightly to finish the time surveyed at 6% Similarly, Indian exports stood at around 1% for the first ten years detailed, actually overtook the United States with 7% in 2010 and then ended the period slightly lower than the USA.
Analysis
1. The line chart details exports from Australia to Japan, the United States, China, and India from 1990 to 2012. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that total exports to India and particularly China rose, while US and Japanese exports declined. 3. By the end of the period, Chinese exports had become most common, followed by Japanese, American, and finally Indian ones.
Paraphrase what the table shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences.
You might need another sentence for your overview.
1. The figure for Japan began the period significantly higher than other nations at over $26% before a sharp decline over the next 5 years to around $20% and a more minimal downward trend until 2012 to finish at near $17%. 2. In marked contrast, China in 1990 only received $3% of exports and this figure grew exponentially, especially after the year 2000 and reached a peak of $28% in 2012.
Begin writing about the data for the first categories.
Make sure you compare as much as possible.
1. The data for the United States fluctuated around $10% until 2000, then declined and recovered slightly to finish the time surveyed at $6%. 2. Similarly, Indian exports stood at around $1% for the first ten years detailed, actually overtook the United States with $7% in 2010 and then ended the period slightly lower than the USA.
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 exports from Australia to Japan, the United States, China, and India from 1990 to 2012. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that total exports to India and particularly China rose, while US and Japanese exports declined. By the end of the period, Chinese exports had become most common, followed by Japanese, American, and finally Indian ones.
The figure for Japan began the period significantly higher than other nations at over 26% before a sharp declineover the next 5 years toaround 20% and a more minimal downward trend until 2012 to finish at near 17 billion. In marked contrast, China in 1990 only received 3% in exports and this figure grew exponentially, especially after the year 2000 and reached a peak of 28% in 2012.
The data for the United States fluctuated around 10% until 2000, then dropped and recovered slightly to conclude the time surveyed at 6%. Similarly, Indian exports stood at around 1% for thefirst ten years detailed, actually overtook the United States with 7% in 2010, and then ended the period slightly lower than the USA.
Answers
Try to write down or think of an antonym/opposite word for further practice:
details shows
exports products sent out of a country to another country
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that total exports overall
particularly especially
declined decreased
By the end of the period at the end of the time shown
most common happened more often
followed by after that
finally in the end
figure data
period significantly time greatly
before prior to
sharp decline big fall
over the next 5 years toaround for the next 5 years hovering at about
more minimal downward trend going down slightly for a while
near close to
In marked contrast much different
received got
grew exponentially increased a lot
especially in particular
reached a peak of got to high point of
data figure
fluctuated around erratic near
until up to
dropped fell a lot
recovered slightly came back up a little
conclude the time surveyed finish the chart at
Similarly the same as
stood at was at
for thefirst ten years detailed the initial decade shown
Remember and fill in the blanks. Note it on a piece of paper so you can remember better:
The line chart d_______s e_______s from Australia to Japan, the United States, China, and India from 1990 to 2012. L___________________________________________________________s to India and p__________y China rose, while US and Japanese exports d________d. B_________________________d, Chinese exports had become m_____________n, f_________________y Japanese, American, and finally Indian ones.
The f________e for Japan began the p___________d s________________y higher than other nations at over 26% b_______e a s____________eo________________________________d 20% and a m__________________________d until 2012 to finish at n_____r 17%. I______________________t, China in 1990 only r_________d 3% for exports and this figure g___________________y, e____________y after the year 2000 and r_____________________f 28% in 2012.
The d____a for the United States f__________________d 10% u______l 2000, then d________d and r____________________y to c___________________________d at 6%. S___________y, Indian exports s_____________t around 1% f_______________________________d, a_________________k the United States with 7% in 2010, and then e________d the period s_____________r than the USA.
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