Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, as it is a limited resource, while others it should not be regulated.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Many believe that it is crucial for governments to oversee public supplies of fresh water. In my opinion, this is an advisable strategy though there are natural risks that must be taken into consideration.
The most significant drawbacks to this proposal are the possibilities of government malfeasance and incompetence. Governments are notoriously bureaucratic organizations that often waste time and money while not greatly furthering the interests of the general public. A pertinent example of this would be the lengthy litigation battles concerning the cleanup of polluted reservoirs in many democratic nations. By the time any progress is made, the harm for some residents may already be irreversible. There is the chance that the government is corrupt. It is common for both elected and unelected officials to be vulnerable to bribery that results in prioritizing corporate and private interests above average citizens.
Nonetheless, government control of fresh water supplies is the best guarantee of public safety. Today, in many arid nations, such as those near Sub-Saharan Africa, finding fresh water is a massive challenge. Conflicts over limited water resources often contribute to political instability. In an ideal world, a just government could ensure water is equally and fairly distributed. Moreover, there are potential safety concerns. Water can easily be contaminated by industrial factors including rainwater pollution, landfill seepage, and new procedures like fracking. If governments regulate water with disinterested autonomy, they will be able to protect the general public from the excesses of corporate recklessness.
In conclusion, despite the potential that governments will poorly manage water supplies, they are still the best protectors of public health and safety. This is why the supervision of water authorities is also key.
Analysis
1. Many believe that it is crucial for governments to oversee public supplies of fresh water. 2. In my opinion, this is an advisable strategy though there are natural risks that must be taken into consideration.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. The most significant drawbacks to this proposal are the possibilities of government malfeasance and incompetence. 2. Governments are notoriously bureaucratic organizations that often waste time and money while not greatly furthering the interests of the general public. 3. A pertinent example of this would be the lengthy litigation battles concerning the cleanup of polluted reservoirs in many democratic nations. 4. By the time any progress is made, the harm for some residents may already be irreversible. 5. There is the chance that the government is corrupt. 6. It is common for both elected and unelected officials to be vulnerable to bribery that results in prioritizing corporate and private interests above average citizens.
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.
Include some short sentences.
Finish development.
1. Nonetheless, government control of fresh water supplies is the best guarantee of public safety. 2. Today, in many arid nations, such as those near Sub-Saharan Africa, finding fresh water is a massive challenge. 3. Conflicts over limited water resources often contribute to political instability. 4. In an ideal world, a just government could ensure water is equally and fairly distributed. 5. Moreover, there are potential safety concerns. 6. Water can easily be contaminated by industrial factors including rainwater pollution, landfill seepage, and new procedures like fracking. 7. If governments regulate water with disinterested autonomy, they will be able to protect the general public from the excesses of corporate recklessness.
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.
Be sure each idea has support.
1. In conclusion, despite the potential that governments will poorly manage water supplies, they are still the best protectors of public health and safety. 2. This is why the supervision of water authorities is also key.
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 believe that it is crucial for governments to oversee public supplies of fresh water. In my opinion, this is an advisable strategythough there are natural risks that must be taken into consideration.
The most significant drawbacks to this proposal are the possibilities of government malfeasance and incompetence. Governments are notoriously bureaucratic organizations that often waste time and money while not greatly furthering the interests of the general public. A pertinent example of this would be the lengthy litigation battles concerning the cleanup of polluted reservoirs in many democratic nations. By the time any progress is made, the harm for some residents may already be irreversible. There is the chance that the government is corrupt. It is common for both elected and unelectedofficials to be vulnerable to bribery that results in prioritizing corporate and private interestsabove average citizens.
Nonetheless, government control of fresh water supplies is the best guarantee of public safety. Today, in many arid nations, such as those near Sub-Saharan Africa, finding fresh water is a massive challenge. Conflicts over limited water resources often contribute to political instability. In an ideal world, a just government could ensure water is equally and fairly distributed. Moreover, there are potential safety concerns. Water can easily be contaminated by industrial factors including rainwater pollution, landfill seepage, and new procedures like fracking. If governments regulate water with disinterested autonomy, they will be able to protect the general public from the excesses of corporate recklessness.
In conclusion, despite the potential that governments will poorly manage water supplies, they are still the best protectors of public health and safety. This is why the supervision of water authorities is also key.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
crucial really important
oversee watch over, control
public supplies what is available to all
fresh water not salt water
advisable strategy good idea
though nonetheless
natural risks organic threats
taken into consideration thought about
most significant drawbacks biggest problems
proposal idea
possibilities chances
malfeasance bad behavior
incompetence not good at what they do
notoriously bureaucratic organizations lots of red tape, inefficient
while although
greatly furthering the interests of the general public helping people a lot
pertinent example relevant instance
lengthy litigation battles long legal fights
concerning relatint to
cleanup fixing
polluted reservoirs dirty sources of water
democratic nations countries that have democracy
progress making changes
harm hurting
residents people living there
irreversible can’t be fixed
corrupt dishonest
elected voted into office
unelectedofficials people not voted into office
vulnerable weak
bribery money given in exchange for favors
results in the outcome is
prioritizing making important
corporate related to business
private interests for individuals, companies
above average citizens more important than most people
nonetheless regardless
control power over
best guarantee greatest safeguard
public safety health of most people
arid nations dry places
Sub-Saharan Africa countries near a dessert in Africa
massive challenge big obstacle
conflicts fights
limited water resources not enough water
contributes to adds to
political instability problems in government, unstable
in an ideal world in the perfect world
just right, fair
ensure make sure of
equally the same treatment
fairly distributed equal
potential safety concerns possible problems related to how safe people are
contaminated infiltrated, polluted
industrial factors related to industry
rainwater pollution acid rain
landfill seepage sewage from trash buried in the ground
procedures methods
fracking a way of extracting oil
regulate control
disinterested autonomy not biased power
protect keep safe
general public citizens
excesses recklessness
corporate recklessness companies doing crazy things
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 believe that it is c_______l for governments to o________e p_______________s of f_____________r. In my opinion, this is an a________________yt__________h there are n___________s that must be t________________________n.
The m_______________________s to this p________l are the p_____________s of government m___________e and i____________e. Governments are n_____________________________s that often waste time and money w_____e not g_______________________________________________c. A p________________e of this would be the l________________________________g the c___________p of p_____________s in many d_________________s. By the time any p______________s is made, the h_____m for some r____________s may already be i______________e. There is the chance that the government is c______t. It is common for both e_______d and u___________________s to be v_____________e to b________y that r______________n p____________g c____________e and p________________sa_____________________s.
N_____________s, government c_________l of fresh water supplies is the b_______________e of p_________________y. Today, in many a______________s, such as those near S___________________a, finding fresh water is a m___________________e. C__________s over l________________________s often c_______________________y. I________________d, a j____t government could e______e water is e________y and f____________________d. Moreover, there are p______________________s. Water can easily be c_________________d by i______________________s including r__________________n, l_______________e, and new p___________s like f_________g. If governments r_________e water with d_______________________y, they will be able to p_________t the g_________________c from the e____________s of c_________________________s.
In conclusion, d__________e the p________l that governments will p________________e water supplies, they are still the b_______________s of p______________h and safety. This is why the s___________n of w________________s is also k__y.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of children developing skills from the real exam.
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IELTS Essay: Children Developing Skills
Some people believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop children’s life skills than time spent reading.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many today would argue that the best way to aid in a child’s life skills development is to take part in active pursuits, rather than more passive ones such as reading. I am generally in agreement though reading has become increasingly important in contemporary society.
Those who argue against this contention point to the primacy of reading. In the past, large proportions of the world’s population were illiterate. Today, children must be able to read in order to interact with the world online. It could be argued that reading, and writing by extension, are the two most important life skills children can learn. Without them, children will feel alienated from mainstream culture and not be able to stay in touch with friends and family, apply online for jobs, and do research on the internet.
However, reading skills develop organically for children and there are more critical skills that are often neglected in a technological society. Most people would relate to the experience of watching their grandparents display a wide range of life skills including automotive maintenance, cooking, and sewing. These life skills have diverse applicability. A person who is adept with their hands will be able to handle a variety of household tasks, repairs, and renovations. Moreover, there are less concrete benefits. These activities are likely to make an individual more creative, and physically and mentally healthier. Research has shown that more time spent being active, and less time on devices, improves mood, develops lateral thinking ability, and lessens the risk of chronic anxiety disorders.
In conclusion, despite the centrality of reading due to advances in technology, truly valuable life skills require more active participation. Unfortunately, shifts in society related to technology are likely irreversible.
Analysis
1. Many today would argue that the best way to aid in a child’s life skills development is to take part in active pursuits, rather than more passive ones such as reading. 2. I am generally in agreement though reading has become increasingly important in contemporary society.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who argue against this contention point to the primacy of reading. 2. In the past, large proportions of the world’s population were illiterate. 3. Today, children must be able to read in order to interact with the world online. 4. It could be argued that reading, and writing by extension, are the two most important life skills children can learn. 5. Without them, children will feel alienated from mainstream culture and not be able to stay in touch with friends and family, apply online for jobs, and do research on the internet.
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.
Finish development.
1. However, reading skills develop organically for children and there are more critical skills that are often neglected in a technological society. 2. Most people would relate to the experience of watching their grandparents display a wide range of life skills including automotive maintenance, cooking, and sewing. 3. These life skills have diverse applicability. 4. A person who is adept with their hands will be able to handle a variety of household tasks, repairs, and renovations. 5. Moreover, there are less concrete benefits. 6. These activities are likely to make an individual more creative, and physically and mentally healthier. 7. Research has shown that more time spent being active, and less time on devices, improves mood, develops lateral thinking ability, and lessens the risk of chronic anxiety disorders.
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.
Be sure each idea has support.
1. In conclusion, despite the centrality of reading due to advances in technology, truly valuable life skills require more active participation. 2. Unfortunately, shifts in society related to technology are likely irreversible.
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 the best way to aid in a child’s life skills development is to take part in active pursuits, ratherthan more passive ones such as reading. I am generally in agreement though reading has become increasingly important in contemporary society.
Those who argue against this contention point to the primacy of reading. In the past, large proportions of the world’s population were illiterate. Today, children must be able to read in order tointeract with the world online. It could be argued that reading, and writing by extension, are the two most important life skills children can learn. Without them, children will feel alienated from mainstream culture and not be able to stay in touch with friends and family, apply online for jobs, and do research on the internet.
However, reading skills develop organically for children and there are more critical skills that are often neglected in a technological society. Most people would relate to the experience of watching their grandparents display a wide range of life skills including automotive maintenance, cooking, and sewing. These life skills have diverse applicability. A person who is adept with their hands will be able to handle a variety of household tasks, repairs, and renovations. Moreover, there are less concrete benefits. These activities are likely to make an individual more creative, and physically and mentally healthier. Research has shown that more time spent being active, and less time on devices, improves mood, develops lateral thinking ability, and lessens the risk of chronicanxiety disorders.
In conclusion, despite the centrality of reading due to advances in technology, truly valuable life skills require more active participation. Unfortunately, shifts in society related to technology are likely irreversible.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
aid in help
life skills development learning useful abilities for life in general
take part in active pursuits do non-passive activities like exercising or doing art
ratherthan instead of
passive not active
I am generally in agreement I mostly agree
increasingly important more and more crucial
contemporary society the world today
Those who argue against this contention point to people not agreeing say
primacy central importance
large proportions big percentages
illiterate unable to read or write
in order to so that
interact with talk to, communicate
It could be argued that some might say that
by extension further
without them not having them
alienated not feeling connected, close to others, society
mainstream culture how most people in the world think and act
stay in touch talk to
apply online send in applications over the internet
research learn about
organically naturally
critical skills key abilities
neglected not paying attention to
technological society more internet usage today and machines
relate to concern
display showcase
wide range lots of variety
automotive maintenance fixing cars
diverse applicability can be used in different ways
adept with good at
handle deal with
variety many types of
household tasks chores, things to be done around the home
repairs fixes
renovations changes, fixing up
concrete real
creative imaginative
physically related to the body
mentally healthier related to mood, feelings, the mind
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 argue that the best way to a______n a child’s l_______________________t is to t________________n a____________________s, r___________n more p_________e ones such as reading. I_____________________________t though reading has become i_____________________t in c_____________________y.
T_______________________________________________o the p_________y of reading. In the past, l_____________________s of the world’s population were i____________e. Today, children must be able to read i____________oi___________h the world online. I_____________________t reading, and writing b_____________n, are the two most important life skills children can learn. W______________m, children will feel a_____________d from m_______________e and not be able to s_____________h with friends and family, a_____________e for jobs, and do r_________h on the internet.
However, reading skills develop o_____________y for children and there are more c____________s that are often n_________d in a t________________y. Most people would r________o the experience of watching their grandparents d_____y a w____________e of life skills including a_____________________e, cooking, and sewing. These life skills have d________________________y. A person who is a__________h their hands will be able to h______e a v_______y of h_____________s, r________s, and r___________s. Moreover, there are less c______e benefits. These activities are likely to make an individual more c________e, and p__________y and m_______________r. Research has shown that more time spent being active, and less time o__________s, i___________d, develops l_____________________y, and l_______s the r____k of c__________________s.
In conclusion, d_________e the c__________y of reading due to advances in technology, t_____________e life skills r________e more a______________n. U_______________y, s_______s in society related to technology are likely i_____________e.
Listening Practice
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The map below describes changes to a park in 1980 and now.
The map details alterations to a park in 1980 and the present day. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the park has become more developed for visitors with additional recreational space for outdoor eating, seating, and playing. The only subtraction relates to the flowers.
In 1980, there was an entrance on the left side above a pond surrounded by 3 benches and a second gate at the bottom of the park. Now, both gates have disappeared, the road is less straight and the pond has more benches around it. There are also two additional roads coming from the top and right of the diagram, sectioning off an area with trees, chairs, desks, and barbecue options (previously only containing trees).
In the bottom right corner of the map, a flowerbed has been replaced by a playground. A second space for flowers in the bottom left below the pond has also been removed in favor of wild bush.
Analysis
1. The map details alterations to a park in 1980 and the present day. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the park has become more developed for visitors with additional recreational space for outdoor eating, seating, and playing. 3. The only subtraction relates to the flowers.
Paraphrase what the table shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences.
You might need another sentence for your overview.
1. In 1980, there was an entrance on the left side above a pond surrounded by 3 benches and a second gate at the bottom of the park. 2. Now, both gates have disappeared, the road is less straight and the pond has more benches around it. 3. There are also two additional roads coming from the top and right of the diagram, sectioning off an area with trees, chairs, desks, and barbecue options (previously only containing trees).
Begin writing about the first part of the map.
Make sure you compare as much as possible.
Don’t leave anything out!
1. In the bottom right corner of the map, a flowerbed has been replaced by a playground. 2. A second space for flowers in the bottom left below the pond has also been removed in favor of wild bush.
Write about the final, other parts of the map – include everything!
Mention anything that has not changed on the map too.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take some notes on a piece of paper to aid your memory:
The map details alterations to a park in 1980 and the present day. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the park has become more developed for visitors with additional recreational space for outdoor eating, seating, and playing. The only subtraction relates to the flowers.
In 1980, there was an entrance on the left side above a pond surrounded by 3 benches and a second gate at the bottom of the park. Now, both gates have disappeared, the road is less straight and the pond has more benches around it. There are also two additional roads coming from the top and right of the diagram, sectioning off an area with trees, chairs, desks, and barbecue options (previously only containing trees).
In the bottom right corner of the map, a flowerbed has been replaced by a playground. A second space for flowers in the bottom left below the pond has also been removed in favor of wild bush.
Answers
Try to write down or think of an antonym/opposite word for further practice:
details shows
alterations changes
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the overall
park public place to walk around
developed changed
visitors people doing there
additional recreational space more places to do stuff
outdoor outside
seating places to sit down
subtraction getting rid of
relates to concerns
flowers tulips, roses, etc.
single entrance one way to get in
left side above a pond on the left over the small lake
surrounded by 3 benches seats on all sides around it
disappeared gone
less straight curvy, bent
additional extra
diagram image
sectioning off cutting off from
barbecue options places to cook meat outside
previously before
containing keeping
flowerbed place where flowers are
replaced by substituted for
playground place where kids play
below under
removed in favor of taken away so that there could be
Remember and fill in the blanks. Note it on a piece of paper so you can remember better:
The map d__________s a____________s to a park in 1980 and the present day. L________________________________________________________e p____k has become more d_________d for v_________s with a____________________________________e for o__________r eating, s________g, and playing. The only s_____________n r___________o the f__________s.
In 1980, there was an entrance o_______________e above a p_________________________y 3 benches and a second g____e at the bottom of the park. Now, both gates have d_____________d, , the road is l______________t and the pond has more benches around it. There are also two a_____________l roads coming from the top and right of the d___________m, s________________f an area with trees, chairs, desks, and b___________________s (p__________y only c__________g trees).
In the bottom right corner of the map, a f____________d has been r_____________y a p________d. A second space for flowers in the bottom left b______w the pond has also been r__________________________f w___________h.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of advertising to children from the real exam.
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IELTS Essay: Advertising to Children
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents often claim that these ads are unfair.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some are of the opinion that it is unethical to advertise to children. In my opinion, although at certain ages these advertisements should be permitted, in general children are too vulnerable a segment of the population.
Those who argue in favor of advertising to children point out it is not necessarily unfair. There are situations when even these proponents would concede advertising is exploitive, such as when there are commercials for cereals with high sugar content during cartoon shows. However, this is only a single instance. Many children, especially as they get older, are capable of thinking rationally, controlling their need for instant gratification, and would therefore like to be informed about new products they are interested in. If a child who is 10 years old sees an advertisement for a water park or sporting event, they might convince their parents to enjoy a fun, outdoors activity.
Nonetheless, most children are negatively impacted by advertisements as they lack self-control. Adults are more capable of inhibiting their desires while children are not experienced enough and their cognitive development does not allow for higher-order reasoning. For instance, if a young child sees an advertisement for alcohol or a violent videogame, there is a strong likelihood they will want to try it. Even if they do not actually get an opportunity to use an age-inappropriate product, the appeal of these products has already been deeply implanted. Recent research supports the contention that habits and impressions formed in early childhood are harder to leave behind later in life.
In conclusion, despite the feasibility of certain advertisements for older children, most marketing directed at impressionable children should be banned. This will be a difficult process to manage but many countries have undertaken it already.
Analysis
1. Some are of the opinion that it is unethical to advertise to children. 2. In my opinion, although at certain ages these advertisements should be permitted, in general children are too vulnerable a segment of the population.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who argue in favor of advertising to children point out it is not necessarily unfair. 2. There are situations when even these proponents would concede advertising is exploitive, such as when there are commercials for cereals with high sugar content during cartoon shows. 3. However, this is only a single instance. 4. Many children, especially as they get older, are capable of thinking rationally, controlling their need for instant gratification, and would therefore like to be informed about new products they are interested in. 5. If a child who is 10 years old sees an advertisement for a water park or sporting event, they might convince their parents to enjoy a fun, outdoors activity.
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.
Finish development.
1. Nonetheless, most children are negatively impacted by advertisements as they lack self-control. 2. Adults are more capable of inhibiting their desires while children are not experienced enough and their cognitive development does not allow for higher-order reasoning. 3. For instance, if a young child sees an advertisement for alcohol or a violent videogame, there is a strong likelihood they will want to try it. 4. Even if they do not actually get an opportunity to use an age-inappropriate product, the appeal of these products has already been deeply implanted. 5. Recent research supports the contention that habits and impressions formed in early childhood are harder to leave behind later in 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.
1. In conclusion, despite the feasibility of certain advertisements for older children, most marketing directed at impressionable children should be banned. 2. This will be a difficult process to manage but many countries have undertaken it already.
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 are of the opinion that it is unethical to advertise to children. In my opinion, although at certain ages these advertisements should be permitted, in general children are too vulnerable a segment of the population.
Those who argue in favor of advertising to children point out it is not necessarily unfair. There are situations when even these proponents would concede advertising is exploitive, such as when there are commercials for cereals with high sugar content during cartoon shows. However, this is only a single instance. Many children, especially as they get older, are capable of thinking rationally, controlling their need for instant gratification, and would therefore like to be informed about new products they are interested in. If a child who is 10 years old sees an advertisement for a water park or sporting event, they might convince their parents to enjoy a fun, outdoors activity.
Nonetheless, most children are negatively impacted by advertisements as they lack self-control. Adults are more capable of inhibiting their desires while children are not experienced enough and their cognitive development does not allowfor higher-order reasoning. For instance, if a young child sees an advertisement for alcohol or a violent videogame, there is a strong likelihood they will want to try it. Even if they do not actually get an opportunity to use an age-inappropriate product, the appeal of these products has already been deeply implanted. Recent research supports the contention that habits and impressions formed in early childhood are harder to leave behind later in life.
In conclusion, despite the feasibility of certain advertisements for older children, most marketing directed at impressionable children should be banned. This will be a difficult process to manage but many countries have undertaken it already.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
some are of the opinion that certain people think
unethical not moral, immoral
certain ages particular times in life
permitted allowed
in general overall
vulnerable susceptible
segment part
those who argue in favor of people who support
point out argue
not necessarily unfair don’t have to be unethical
situations contexts
proponents those in favor of
concede admit
exploitive take advantage of
commercials ads on TV
cereals breakfast food
high sugar content too sweet
cartoon shows animated TV programming
single instance one example
especially in particular
capable are able to
rationally reasonably
controlling in charge of
instant gratification just wanting pleasure right away
therefore thus
informed know about
interested in care about
water park place to go on slides and other water rides
sporting event matches, games
convince persuade
outdoors outside
nonetheless still
negatively impacted badly hurt
lack self-control can’t control their own desires, impulses
capable able to
inhibiting controlling
desires what you want to do
not experienced enough too immature
cognitive development how the brain develops
allowfor higher-order reasoning can think critically
strong likelihood good chance of
opportunity chance
age-inappropriate not suitable for that age
appeal desire
deeply implanted becomes a part of you
recent research supports the contention new studies also say that
habits actions you do over a long time
impressions formed in early childhood things you remember from when you are young
leave behind later in life forget about as you get older
despite regardless of
feasibility how possible it is
marketing directed at impressionable ads taking advantage of vulnerable
banned not permitted
difficult process to manage hard to actually implement
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:
S______________________________t it is u_________l to advertise to children. In my opinion, although at c_____________s these advertisements should be p_____________d, i________l children are too v___________e a s________t of the population.
T________________________________f advertising to children p______________t it is n________________________r. There are s____________s when even these p____________s would c__________e advertising is e___________e, such as when there are c_______________s for c_________s with h_________________________t during c_____________s. However, this is only a s___________________e. Many children, e________y as they get older, are c__________e of thinking r_______________y, c___________g their need for i__________________n, and would t____________e like to be i______________d about new products they are i_______________n. If a child who is 10 years old sees an advertisement for a w______________k or s_____________t, they might c_______e their parents to enjoy a fun, o________s activity.
N_____________s, most children are n__________________d by advertisements as they l______________l. Adults are more c__________e of i_________g their d_______s while children are n______________________h and their c_______________________t does not a____________________________g. For instance, if a young child sees an advertisement for alcohol or a violent videogame, there is a s__________________d they will want to try it. Even if they do not actually get an o_____________y to use an a_____________________e product, the a________l of these products has already been d________________d. R____________________________________n that h______s and i__________________________________d are harder to l______________________________________e.
In conclusion, d_______e the f_____________y of certain advertisements for older children, most m____________________________________e children should be b________d. This will be a d________________________________e but many countries have u___________n it already.
Listening Practice
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