This is an IELTS writing task 1 sample answer essay on the topic of a bar chart showing airline ticket prices from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay Task 1: Visitors to the UK Spending Table
The table below shows the number of visitors in the UK and their average spending from 2003 to 2008.
The table displays information regarding visitors, spending and the length of their trip to the UK from 2003 to 2008. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall visits, total spending, and average spending rose considerably with only average nights per visit falling towards the end of the period. The largest growth proportionally was for total spending.
Looking first of all at quantity of visits, there were 24,715,000 million travellers to the UK in 2003 and this figure climbed steadily by around 2 to 3 million each year until 2006 when it plateaued at about 32 million before receding slightly to 31.8 million to finish the time surveyed. Similarly, average spending in billions of pounds rose sharply from 11.855 to a 16.002 in 2006, then leveled off and, in contrast, rebounded marginally to finish the period at 16.323.
In terms of average spending, this figure began at 475 pounds in 2003, declined moderately to 266 the next year and then rose consistently to conclude with a final surge to 511 in 2008. The only data to decline was average nights per visit which began at 8.2 in 2003, remained level for a year and then rose by .1 each year until 2006, before a sudden drop to 7.7 nights in 2007 and 2008.
Analysis
1. The table displays information regarding visitors, spending and the length of their trip to the UK from 2003 to 2008. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall visits, total spending, and average spending rose considerably with only average nights per visit falling towards the end of the period. 3. The largest growth proportionally was for total spending.
Paraphrase what the table shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences.
You might need another sentence for your overview.
1. Looking first of all at quantity of visits, there were 24,715,000 million travellers to the UK in 2003 and this figure climbed steadily by around 2 to 3 million each year until 2006 when it plateaued at about 32 million before receding slightly to 31.8 million to finish the time surveyed. 2. Similarly, average spending in billions of pounds rose sharply from 11.855 to a 16.002 in 2006, then leveled off and, in contrast, rebounded marginally to finish the period at 16.323.
Begin writing about the data for the first categories.
Make sure you compare as much as possible.
1. In terms of average spending, this figure began at 475 pounds in 2003, declined moderately to 266 the next year and then rose consistently to conclude with a final surge to 511 in 2008. 2. The only data to decline was average nights per visit which began at 8.2 in 2003, remained level for a year and then rose by .1 each year until 2006, before a sudden drop to 7.7 nights in 2007 and 2008.
Write about the final other parts of the graph – include everything!
Compare the categories.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take some notes on a piece of paper to aid your memory:
The table displays information regarding visitors, spending and the length of their trip to the UK from 2003 to 2008. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall visits, total spending, and average spending rose considerably with only average nights per visitfalling towards the end of the period. The largest growth proportionally was for total spending.
Looking first of all at quantity of visits, there were 24,715,000 million travellers to the UK in 2003 and this figure climbed steadily by around 2 to 3 million each year until 2006 when it plateaued at about 32 million before receding slightly to 31.8 million to finish the time surveyed. Similarly, average spending in billions of pounds rose sharply from 11.855 to a 16.002 in 2006, then leveled off and, in contrast, rebounded marginally to finish the period at 16.323.
In terms of average spending, this figure began at 475 pounds in 2003, declined moderately to 266 the next year and then rose consistently to conclude with a final surge to 511 in 2008. The only data to decline was average nights per visit which began at 8.2 in 2003, remained level for a year and then rose by .1 each year until 2006, before a sudden drop to 7.7 nights in 2007 and 2008.
Answers
Try to write down or think of an antonym/opposite word for further practice:
displays information gives data
regarding concerning
visitors people going there
spending money spent
length how long
trip visit
the UK the United Kingdom
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall overall
average per each person
rose considerably grew a lot
average nights per visitfalling days stayed on the trip declining
towards the end of the period at the conclusion of the time detailed
largest growth proportionally rose the most in comparison
Remember and fill in the blanks. Note it on a piece of paper so you can remember better:
The table d_______________________n r_____________g v__________s, s_________g and the l______h of their t____p to t_______K from 2003 to 2008. L__________________________________________________l visits, total spending, and a__________e spending r____________________y with only a_______________________tf_________g t______________________d. The l____________________________y was for total spending.
L________________________t q__________y of visits, there were 24,715,000 million t____________s to the UK in 2003 and this figure c___________________y by around 2 to 3 million each year u______l 2006 when it p___________d at about 32 million before r__________________y to 31.8 million to f_________h the t_________________d. S____________y, average spending in billions of pounds r_______________y from 11.855 to a 16.002 in 2006, then l______________f and, i______________t, r______________________y to f_____________________t 16.323.
I_____________f average spending, this figure began at 475 pounds in 2003, d_____________________y to 266 the next year and then r______________y to c____________e with a f___________e to 511 in 2008. The only d____a to decline was average nights per visit which began at 8.2 in 2003, r______________l for a year and then rose by .1 each year until 2006, before a s_____________p to 7.7 nights in 2007 and 2008.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of national identity from the real exam.
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IELTS Essay: National Identity
Some think increasing business and cultural contact between nations is positive. Others think it leads to the disappearance of the national identity.
Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
Many feel that the effects of globalization on economics and culture are a beneficial. In my opinion, although there is an argument for the financial implications, the risks to the uniqueness of a national identity make it a negative overall.
Supporters of such close contact point out the meaningful economic ramifications. This is particularly important for more isolated and undeveloped nations. There are countries where natural resources are extremely lacking or unbalanced and this has slowed their progress historically. For instance, many countries in the Middle East lack the arable land to support large population growth. The discovery of vast reserves of oil in the 20th century allowed them to exploit trade agreements to improve their economic outlook and basic infrastructure. This same fact applies to varying degrees to nearly all nations as trade enriches and a country without necessarily creating any negative byproducts.
Nonetheless, the danger for culture is more lasting and therefore more significant. The national identity of a country is not simply made up of the dominant ethnic group. Every country has minorities and ethnic populations that are most at risk through this process. For instance, in many parts of Asia and Africa there are numerous indigenous groups that struggle to flourish in a modern, global economy. For instance, the Hmong in Vietnam are famed for their craftsmanship and attention to detail in hand-weaving and dyeing sustainable clothing yet many of them must now abandon their traditional roots to live in cities and work anonymous jobs for large corporations. Once such cultures are lost, they will never return and the economic benefits will be little comfort at that point.
In conclusion, despite the economic advantages of globalization, the possibility of a country losing its individual cultural character is too great a risk. Countries must therefore take steps to safeguard their culture.
Analysis
1. Many feel that the effects of globalization on economics and culture are a beneficial. 2. In my opinion, although there is an argument for the financial implications, the risks to the uniqueness of a national identity make it a negative overall.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Supporters of such close contact point out the meaningful economic ramifications. 2. This is particularly important for more isolated and undeveloped nations. 3. There are countries where natural resources are extremely lacking or unbalanced and this has slowed their progress historically. 4. For instance, many countries in the Middle East lack the arable land to support large population growth. 5. The discovery of vast reserves of oil in the 20th century allowed them to exploit trade agreements to improve their economic outlook and basic infrastructure. 6. This same fact applies to varying degrees to nearly all nations as trade enriches and a country without necessarily creating any negative byproducts.
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.
Vary long and short sentences.
Finish development.
1. Nonetheless, the danger for culture is more lasting and therefore more significant. 2. The national identity of a country is not simply made up of the dominant ethnic group. 3. Every country has minorities and ethnic populations that are most at risk through this process. 4. For instance, in many parts of Asia and Africa there are numerous indigenous groups that struggle to flourish in a modern, global economy. 5. For instance, the Hmong in Vietnam are famed for their craftsmanship and attention to detail in hand-weaving and dyeing sustainable clothing yet many of them must now abandon their traditional roots to live in cities and work anonymous jobs for large corporations. 6. Once such cultures are lost, they will never return and the economic benefits will be little comfort at that point.
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.
State the results as well.
In conclusion, despite the economic advantages of globalization, the possibility of a country losing its individual cultural character is too great a risk. Countries must therefore take steps to safeguard their culture.
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 feel that the effects of globalization on economics and culture are a beneficial. In my opinion, although there is an argument for the financial implications, the risks to the uniqueness of a national identity make it a negative overall.
Supporters of such close contactpoint out the meaningful economic ramifications. This is particularly important for more isolated and undeveloped nations. There are countries where natural resources are extremely lacking or unbalanced and this has slowed their progress historically. For instance, many countries in the Middle East lack the arable land to support large population growth. The discovery of vast reserves of oil in the 20th century allowed them to exploit trade agreements to improve their economic outlook and basic infrastructure. This same fact applies to varying degrees to nearly all nations as trade enriches and a country without necessarily creating any negative byproducts.
Nonetheless, the danger for culture is more lasting and therefore more significant. The national identity of a country is not simply made up of the dominant ethnic group. Every country has minorities and ethnic populations that are most at risk through this process. For instance, in many parts of Asia and Africa there are numerous indigenous groups that struggle to flourish in a modern, global economy. For instance, the Hmong in Vietnam are famed for their craftsmanship and attention to detail in hand-weaving and dyeing sustainable clothingyet many of them must now abandon their traditional roots to live in cities and work anonymous jobs for large corporations. Once such cultures are lost, they will never return and the economic benefits will be little comfort at that point.
In conclusion, despite the economic advantages of globalization, the possibility of a country losing its individual cultural character is too great a risk. Countries must therefore take steps to safeguard their culture.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
globalization countries trading and becoming more similar
economics the finances of a country
culture tradition, art, beliefs, etc.
beneficial advantageous
argument opinion
financial implications effects related to money
risks threats
uniqueness what’s special
national identity the character of a country
supporters people in favor of
close contact communicating closely
point out argue
meaningful economic ramifications important effects for the economy
particularly important especially crucial
isolated all alone
undeveloped nations countries that are not as developed
natural resources oil, timber, water, etc.
extremely lacking not having something
unbalanced not in equal proportions
slowed their progress historically kept them from developing in the past
lack don’t have
arable land land that can be farmed
support large population growth allow for lots of people
discovery finding out about
vast reserves large quantities
exploit trade agreements take advantage of pacts to trade
improve their economic outlook make the economy better
basic infrastructure roads, internet, electricity, schools, etc.
applies to varying degrees true to some extent
enriches makes better
without necessarily doesn’t have to
negative byproducts bad symptoms
nonetheless regardless
danger risk
lasting permanent
therefore thus
made up of constituted
dominant ethnic group main demographic
minorities smaller ethnic groups in a population
ethnic populations groups of people
at risk the threat of
numerous indigenous groups many original peoples
struggle have a tough time
flourish do better
modern contemporary
Hmong an ethnic group from Asia
famed for well-known for
craftsmanship how they make things
attention to detail care
hand-weaving making fabric by hand
dyeing sustainable clothing coloring fabric not using chemicals
yet however
abandon leave
traditional roots customs and history
anonymous lacking identity
large corporations big companies
will be little comfort at that point will no longer feel good
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 feel that the effects of g_____________n on e_____________s and c__________e are a b_____________l. In my opinion, although there is an a____________t for the f_______________________s, the r_____s to the u________________s of a n____________________y make it a negative overall.
S______________s of such c__________________tp_________________t the m______________________________s. This is p_______________________t for more i____________d and u______________________s. There are countries where n______________________s are e____________________g or u_______________d and this has s_______________________________y. For instance, many countries in the Middle East l_____k the a_____________d to s_________________________________h. The d___________y of v________________s of oil in the 20th century allowed them to e________________________s to i_____________________________________k and b_________________e. This same fact a_________________________s to nearly all nations as trade e___________s and a country w__________________y creating any n____________________s.
N_________________s, the d_________r for culture is more l__________g and t______________e more significant. The national identity of a country is not simply m_______________f the d_____________________p. Every country has m____________s and e_____________________s that are most a________k through this process. For instance, in many parts of Asia and Africa there are n_______________________s that s__________e to f________h in a m_________n, global economy. For instance, the H________g in Vietnam are f___________r their c________________p and a_____________________l in h_________________g and d_________________________________t many of them must now a_________n their t______________s to live in cities and work a________________s jobs for l______________________s. Once such cultures are lost, they will never return and the economic benefits w_____________________________________t.
In conclusion, despite the economic advantages of globalization, the p____________y of a country losing its individual cultural character is too great a risk. Countries must therefore t___________s to s___________d their culture.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of wild animals in urban areas, towns, and cities from the real IELTS general training exam.
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Many wild birds and animals live in towns and cities. Some people think that the wildlife should be protected. Some think that they should be removed.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some believe that wild animals should not be allowed to live in urban areas. In my opinion, although these animals pose a threat to health and safety, they should remain as they contribute to the character of a city.
Those in favor of eliminating certain animal species argue they can be dangerous. It is common, for instance in various locales in New England, for deer to cause traffic accidents. However, the chances that a motorist is actually injured are extremely low. The more pressing threat relates to the species that often serve as carriers for infectious diseases. Rats are the best examples as they are prevalent in most cities and often transmit diseases. The most infamous instance being an outbreak of bubonic plague caused by rodents termed the Black Death that ravaged Europe in the 1300s.
Nonetheless, the examples above are exceptions and wild animals generally add to the identity of a city or town. There are cities in Asia where locals live in relative harmony with species of monkeys and wild birds. One of the more noteworthy examples of this would be Singapore. In Singapore, it is not uncommon to see rare species of monkeys, tropical birds and wild pigs. These animals are not only cherished by local residents but also serve as an attraction for tourists. The city has managed to control population numbers so that they do not become a nuisance while also allowing them to constitute a key element of the city’s unique charm.
In conclusion, despite potential for the spread of disease and a lack of general safety, the contributions of wild animals to the personality of a city justify their continued existence. Individuals will always have the option to move to areas where there is less wildlife if they are concerned.
Analysis
1. Some believe that wild animals should not be allowed to live in urban areas. 2. In my opinion, although these animals pose a threat to health and safety, they should remain as they contribute to the character of a city.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those in favor of eliminating certain animal species argue they can be dangerous. 2. It is common, for instance in various locales in New England, for deer to cause traffic accidents. 3. However, the chances that a motorist is actually injured are extremely low. 4. The more pressing threat relates to the species that often serve as carriers for infectious diseases. 5. Rats are the best examples as they are prevalent in most cities and often transmit diseases. 6. The most infamous instance being an outbreak of bubonic plague caused by rodents termed the Black Death that ravaged Europe in the 1300s.
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.
Very long and short sentences.
Make it as specific as possible.
1. Nonetheless, the examples above are exceptions and wild animals generally add to the identity of a city or town. 2. There are cities in Asia where locals live in relative harmony with species of monkeys and wild birds. 3. One of the more noteworthy examples of this would be Singapore. 4. In Singapore, it is not uncommon to see rare species of monkeys, tropical birds and wild pigs. 5. These animals are not only cherished by local residents but also serve as an attraction for tourists. 6. The city has managed to control population numbers so that they do not become a nuisance while also allowing them to constitute a key element of the city’s unique charm.
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.
Finish strong.
1. In conclusion, despite potential for the spread of disease and a lack of general safety, the contributions of wild animals to the personality of a city justify their continued existence. 2. Individuals will always have the option to move to areas where there is less wildlife if they are concerned.
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 believe that wild animals should not be allowed to live in urban areas. In my opinion, although these animals pose a threat to health and safety, they should remain as they contribute to the character of a city.
Those in favor of eliminating certain animal species argue they can be dangerous. It is common, for instance in various locales in New England, for deer to cause traffic accidents. However, the chances that a motorist is actually injured are extremely low. The more pressing threat relates to the species that often serve as carriers for infectious diseases. Rats are the best examples as they are prevalent in most cities and often transmit diseases. The most infamous instance being an outbreak of bubonic plague caused by rodentstermed the Black Death that ravaged Europe in the 1300s.
Nonetheless, the examples above are exceptions and wild animals generally add to the identity of a city or town. There are cities in Asia where locals live in relative harmony with species of monkeys and wild birds. One of the more noteworthy examples of this would be Singapore. In Singapore, it is not uncommon to see rare species of monkeys, tropical birds and wild pigs. These animals are not only cherishedby local residents but also serve as an attraction for tourists. The city has managed to control population numbers so that they do not become a nuisance while also allowing them to constitute a key element of the city’s unique charm.
In conclusion, despite potential for the spread of disease and a lack of general safety, the contributions of wild animals to the personality of a city justify their continued existence. Individuals will always have the option to move to areas where there is less wildlife if they are concerned.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
allowed permitted
urban areas cities
pose a threat create problems
health and safety people feeling safe and not in danger
remain stay
contribute add to
character personality
those in favor of supporters of
eliminating destroying
species argue different types of animals claim
dangerous threatening
common happens a lot
various locales different places
cause traffic accidents cars hitting things
however but
motorist person driving
injured hurt
extremely low not much chance
pressing threat urgent problem
relates to concerning
serve as carriers for transport the disease
infectious diseases easily spread conditions
prevalent common
transmit diseases spread illness
infamous instance being notorious example was
outbreak occurrence of
bubonic plague a really infectious disease
caused by a result of
rodents rats and similar animals
termed the Black Death this was the name of the illness
ravaged destroyed by
1300s 1300 – 1400
nonetheless regardless
exceptions outliers
generally overall
identity personality
locals people living there
relative harmony comparable balance
One of the more noteworthy examples of this would be a good instance of this is
not uncommon common
rare species not common types of animals
tropical birds rare birds from hot climates
cherishedby cared a lot by
serve as an attraction be an important sight
tourists visitors
managed were able to
control population numbers keep the number of animals low
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Some believe that wild animals should not be a__________d to live in u______________s. In my opinion, although these animals p_________________t to h____________________y, they should r__________n as they c_____________e to the c__________r of a city.
T___________________f e______________g certain animal s______________e they can be d_____________s. It is c__________n, for instance in v__________________s in New England, for deer to c__________________________s. H___________r, the chances that a m____________t is actually i_________d are e________________w. The more p___________________t r______________o the species that often s____________s c_____________r i____________________s. Rats are the best examples as they are p____________t in most cities and often t__________________s. The most i__________________________g an o__________k of b________________e c_____________y r________st__________d t_________________h that r____________d Europe in the 1_________s.
N_______________s, the examples above are e_____________s and wild animals g____________y add to the i___________y of a city or town. There are cities in Asia where l_______s live in r________________y with species of monkeys and wild birds. O___________________________________e Singapore. In Singapore, it is n________________n to see r________________s of monkeys, t___________________s and wild pigs. These animals are not only c_______________y local residents but also s__________________________________n for t________________s. The city has m___________d to c________________________________s so that they do not become a n_____________e while also allowing them to c______________e a k___________________t of the city’s u_________________m.
In conclusion, d___________________l for the s_______d of disease and a l____k of general safety, the contributions of wild animals to the personality of a city justify their c_____________________e. Individuals will always have the option to move to areas where there is less wildlife if they are c_____________d.
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Practice with the related IELTS essay topic below:
Some people believe that wild animals should not be kept in zoos or other man-made environments as there is no longer a need for them in the 21st century.
This is an IELTS writing task 1 sample answer essay on the topic of a bar chart showing airline ticket prices from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: Airline Ticket Prices
The charts below give information about the price of tickets on one airline between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, over a two-week period in 2013.
The bar charts display information for the price of airline tickets from Sydney to Melbourne and the reverse flight over a two week period in 2013. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that flights in both directions displayed broadly similar patterns with higher prices Friday through Monday. Compared to week 1, week 2 prices were either greatly deflated or identical for nearly all flights.
In week 1, flights from Sydney to Melbourne started at 80$ on Monday, were all under $40 over the next 3 days before a spike to $75, $70, and $50 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. During the second week, the prices were unchanged with the notable exception of a decline on Monday to $50 fares.
In terms of flights from Melbourne to Sydney, the trend was comparable with flights on Monday of week 1 elevated to $60, sub-$40 flights on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and the most expensive flight on Friday at $80. Flights on Saturday and Sunday were also relatively costly at $60 and $50 each day. In week 2, Monday prices displayed a dramatic decline to $40 and there was more variance later in the week. Friday fell to $50 and Saturday to $50. All other tickets remained the same in week 2.
Analysis
1. The bar charts display information for the price of airline tickets from Sydney to Melbourne and the reverse flight over a two week period in 2013. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that flights in both directions displayed broadly similar patterns with higher prices Friday through Monday. 3. Compared to week 1, week 2 prices were either greatly deflated or identical for nearly all flights.
Paraphrase what the bar chart shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences.
You might need another sentence for your overview.
1. In week 1, flights from Sydney to Melbourne started at 80$ on Monday, were all under $40 over the next 3 days before a spike to $75, $70, and $50 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. 2. During the second week, the prices were unchanged with the notable exception of a decline on Monday to $50 fares.
Begin writing about the data for the first categories.
Make sure you compare as much as possible.
Vary long and short sentences.
1. In terms of flights from Melbourne to Sydney, the trend was comparable with flights on Monday of week 1 elevated to $60, sub-$40 flights on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and the most expensive flight on Friday at $80. 2. Flights on Saturday and Sunday were also relatively costly at $60 and $50 each day. 3. In week 2, Monday prices displayed a dramatic decline to $40 and there was more variance later in the week. 4. Friday fell to $50 and Saturday to $50. All other tickets remained the same in week 2.
Write about the final other parts of the graph – include everything!
Compare the categories.
This is a tricky one, but try to group information too.
Finish with the rest of the data.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take some notes on a piece of paper to aid your memory:
The bar charts display information for the price of airline tickets from Sydney to Melbourne and the reverse flightover a two week period in 2013. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that flights in both directions displayed broadly similar patterns with higher prices Friday through Monday. Compared to week 1, week 2 prices were either greatly deflated or identical for nearly all flights.
In week 1, flights from Sydney to Melbourne started at 80$ on Monday, were all under $40 over the next 3 days before a spike to $75, $70, and $50 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. During the second week, the prices were unchanged with the notable exception of a decline on Monday to $50 fares.
In terms of flights from Melbourne to Sydney, the trend was comparable with flights on Monday of week 1 elevated to $60, sub-$40 flights on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and the most expensive flight on Friday at $80. Flights on Saturday and Sunday were also relatively costly at $60 and $50 each day. In week 2, Monday prices displayed a dramatic decline to $40 and there was more variance later in the week. Friday fell to $50 and Saturday to $50. All other tickets remained the same in week 2.
Answers
Try to write down or think of an antonym/opposite word for further practice:
display information show the data
airline tickets flights
reverse flight return way
over a two week period in for around 14 days
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
directions displayed broadly similar patterns going each way showed about the same trend
higher more than
greatly deflated a lot less
identical the exact same
nearly almost
started began
spike surge
respectively in turn
unchanged no difference
notable exception big instance
decline decrease
fares tickets
in terms of flights from when it comes to plans from
Remember and fill in the blanks. Note it on a piece of paper so you can remember better:
The bar charts d_____________________n for the price of a_____________________s from Sydney to Melbourne and the r_______________to________________________n 2013. L______________________________________________________t flights in both d____________s d_____________________________________s with h________r prices Friday through Monday. Compared to week 1, week 2 prices were either g___________________d or i_____________l for n______y all flights.
In week 1, flights from Sydney to Melbourne s__________d at 80$ on Monday, were all under $40 over the next 3 days before a s_______e to $75, $70, and $50 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, r____________y. During the second week, the prices were u_______________d with the n__________________n of a d_________e on Monday to $50 f_______s.
I____________________m Melbourne to Sydney, the t______d was c____________e with flights on Monday of week 1 e__________d to $60, sub-$40 flights on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and the m____________e flight on Friday at $80. Flights on Saturday and Sunday were also relatively costly at $60 and $50 each day. In week 2, Monday prices d________d a d_______________e to $40 and there was more v___________e later in the week. Friday fell to $50 and Saturday to $50. All other tickets r______________________e in week 2.
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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of training and whether or not it is the responsibility of companies or employees.
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IELTS Essay: Mixed Ability Schools
Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together.
Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
Many are of the opinion that schools should determine classes according to academic ability and distinguish stronger from weaker students. In my opinion, though this must be carefully managed, it is a logical proposal.
Those who prefer mixed-ability classes argue the wider societal implications. If all the brightest students are grouped together, this can essentially create a class system within schools that may then persist later in life. The weaker students will become insecure and feel they are being left behind. A student who has been consistently studying in a lower level class will have virtually no chance of joining a class that has been progressing at a faster pace for years. They are stuck within their group and social mobility becomes virtually impossible. This mirrors the class divisions that exist in society and puts less privileged students who tend to be from vulnerable backgrounds at a sizeable and permanent disadvantage.
However, allowing students to learn with equally capable peers will lead to the best overall progress. This applies to both students who excel at academics and those who struggle. If a student, for instance, cannot master new mathematics but is in a class with students who learn quickly, then they will never grasp the concepts. If the other students in the class work similarly slowly, they may not advance as far but at least they will be able to take the requisite time to understand the math. Naturally, this is even more beneficial for more capable students. They will be able to work quickly through units and subjects without feeling bored by the pace of the lessons. Over time, their progress will grow exponentially faster as the strongest students compete and push each other to new heights of achievement.
In conclusion, the distinctions between students must be skillfully arranged but any step that makes learning more individualized is positive. The ideal school system enables students to work at their own speed.
Analysis
1. Many are of the opinion that schools should determine classes according to academic ability and distinguish stronger from weaker students. 2. In my opinion, though this must be carefully managed, it is a logical proposal.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
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1. Those who prefer mixed-ability classes argue the wider societal implications. 2. If all the brightest students are grouped together, this can essentially create a class system within schools that may then persist later in life. 3. The weaker students will become insecure and feel they are being left behind. 4. A student who has been consistently studying in a lower level class will have virtually no chance of joining a class that has been progressing at a faster pace for years. 5. They are stuck within their group and social mobility becomes virtually impossible. 6. This mirrors the class divisions that exist in society and puts less privileged students who tend to be from vulnerable backgrounds at a sizeable and permanent disadvantage.
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.
Vary long and short sentences.
Finish development.
1. However, allowing students to learn with equally capable peers will lead to the best overall progress. 2. This applies to both students who excel at academics and those who struggle. 3. If a student, for instance, cannot master new mathematics but is in a class with students who learn quickly, then they will never grasp the concepts. 4. If the other students in the class work similarly slowly, they may not advance as far but at least they will be able to take the requisite time to understand the math. 5. Naturally, this is even more beneficial for more capable students. 6. They will be able to work quickly through units and subjects without feeling bored by the pace of the lessons. 7. Over time, their progress will grow exponentially faster as the strongest students compete and push each other to new heights of achievement.
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.
State the results as well.
Keep expanding on those results.
1. In conclusion, the distinctions between students must be skillfully arranged but any step that makes learning more individualized is positive. 2. The ideal school system enables students to work at their own speed.
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 are of the opinion that schools should determine classes according to academic ability and distinguish stronger from weaker students. In my opinion, though this must be carefully managed, it is a logical proposal.
Those who prefer mixed-ability classesargue the wider societal implications. If all the brightest students are grouped together, this can essentially create a class system within schools that may then persist later in life. The weaker students will become insecure and feel they are being left behind. A student who has been consistently studying in a lower level class will have virtually no chance of joining a class that has been progressing at a faster pace for years. They are stuck within their group and social mobility becomes virtually impossible. This mirrors the class divisions that exist in society and puts less privileged students who tend to be from vulnerable backgrounds at a sizeable and permanent disadvantage.
However, allowing students to learn with equally capable peers will lead to the bestoverall progress. This applies to both students who excel at academics and those who struggle. If a student, for instance, cannot master new mathematics but is in a class with students who learn quickly, then they will never grasp the concepts. If the other students in the class work similarly slowly, they may not advance as far but at least they will be able to take the requisite time to understand the math. Naturally, this is even more beneficial for more capable students. They will be able to work quickly through units and subjects without feeling bored by the pace of the lessons. Over time, their progress will grow exponentially faster as the strongest students compete and push each other to new heights of achievement.
In conclusion, the distinctions between students must be skillfully arranged but any step that makes learning more individualized is positive. The ideal school systemenables students to work at their own speed.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
Many are of the opinion that lots of people think
determine decide
according to academic ability depending on how good you are at study
distinguish separate
carefully managed skillfully controlled
logical proposal rational idea
mixed-ability classes students with different ability in the same classroom
argue claim
wider societal implications ramifications for all of society
brightest smartest
grouped put together
essentially basically
class system differences in levels in society
persist later in life continue as they get older
insecure no confident
left behind trailing
consistently all the time
lower level class weaker students
virtually no chance almost no possibility
joining becoming part of
progressing gettin better
faster pace faster speed
stuck within their group together in the same class
social mobility rising in society
virtually impossible almost can’t be
mirrors replicates
class divisions differences in standing in society
exist be present
puts less privileged students makes poorer kids in a certain position
vulnerable backgrounds poorer situations
sizeable large
permanent disadvantage persistent loss
allowing enabling
equally capable peers students who are just as good
bestoverall progress best general growth
applies to concerns
excel do really well at
struggle have difficulty
master new do well at novel
grasp the concepts understand the ideas
similarly slowly also not fast
advance as far go to the same level
at least at minimum
requisite needed
Naturally of course
beneficial helps
capable students strong learners
without feeling bored not a tedious lesson
Over time later on
progress growth
exponentially faster always getting quicker
compete do better than
push each other compete with one another
new heights of achievement rise to new levels
distinctions differences
skillfully arranged carefully ordered
step stage
individualized made individual, according to each person’s abilities
ideal school systemenables perfect school would encourage
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 schools should d_____________e classes a___________________________y and d______________h stronger from weaker students. In my opinion, though this must be c_____________________d, it is a l____________________l.
Those who prefer m___________________________e the w____________________________s. If all the b______________t students are g__________d together, this can e______________y create a c_______________m within schools that may then p________________e. The weaker students will become i__________e and feel they are being l___________d. A student who has been c___________y studying in a l__________________s will have v____________________e of j________g a class that has been p_____________g at a f_____________e for years. They are s______________________p and s___________________y becomes v_____________________e. This m_________s the c_______________s that e________t in society and p______________________________s who tend to be from v______________________________s at a s_______________e and p____________________________e.
However, a___________g students to learn with e_________________s will lead to the b_____________________s. This a_____________o both students who e_____l at academics and those who s______________e. If a student, for instance, cannot m___________w mathematics but is in a class with students who learn quickly, then they will never g__________________s. If the other students in the class work s______________y, they may not a______________r but a__________t they will be able to take the r____________e time to understand the math. N_________y, this is even more b___________l for more c___________________s. They will be able to work quickly through units and subjects w________________d by the pace of the lessons. O______________e, their p________s will grow e______________________r as the strongest students c___________e and p________________r to n__________________________t.
In conclusion, the d____________s between students must be s__________________d but any s_____p that makes learning more i_______________d is positive. The i_________________________s students to work at their own speed.
Listening Practice
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