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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of copying from the real IELTS general training exam.
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The tendency of human beings to copy one another is shown in the popularity of areas such as fashion and consumer goods.
To what extent do you agree?
Some have suggested that the popularity of specific consumer trends evidences a natural human inclination to copy one another. In my opinion, this is largely true though there are other potential practical explanations.
Those who oppose this belief argue that imitation is rooted in reason. There are legitimate practical justifications to follow others. If a product such as a new smartphone is popular, then that is evidence it is a quality item. In this way, people are copying on a rational basis, not out of an inborn human desire. Moreover, popular items are likely cheaper and more widely available. A trendy pair of jeans made by Levy’s, for instance, is produced in the millions and stocked in department stores around the world. Individuals will encounter these jeans frequently and their purchase is simply a matter of convenience.
However, I believe that copying others satisfies a deeper human drive to feel part of a larger group. The natural tendency of humans to congregate also compels them to adopt similar customs and habits. Imitation shows that there is commonality and eases the fear of otherness. For example, Apple has built their brand based on the power of an inclusive community of like-minded users. By joining such an ecosystem, people are no longer isolated and feel part of a larger whole that elevates their individual self-esteem and protects them from other groups. Humans do not now face significant physical threats from nature but the desire to copy one another in order to join a modern-day tribe persists in contemporary consumer culture.
In conclusion, the popularity of similar consumer items illustrates an underlying need in humans to imitate one another in order to feel safe and accepted. This is not necessarily a negative insight though it should be managed carefully by individuals.
1. Some have suggested that the popularity of specific consumer trends evidences a natural human inclination to copy one another. 2. In my opinion, this is largely true though there are other potential practical explanations.
1. Those who oppose this belief argue that imitation is rooted in reason. 2. There are legitimate practical justifications to follow others. 3. If a product such as a new smartphone is popular, then that is evidence it is a quality item. 4. In this way, people are copying on a rational basis, not out of an inborn human desire. 5. Moreover, popular items are likely cheaper and more widely available. 6. A trendy pair of jeans made by Levy’s, for instance, is produced in the millions and stocked in department stores around the world. 7. Individuals will encounter these jeans frequently and their purchase is simply a matter of convenience.
1. However, I believe that copying others satisfies a deeper human drive to feel part of a larger group. 2. The natural tendency of humans to congregate also compels them to adopt similar customs and habits. 3. Imitation shows that there is commonality and eases the fear of otherness. 4. For example, Apple has built their brand based on the power of an inclusive community of like-minded users. 5. By joining such an ecosystem, people are no longer isolated and feel part of a larger whole that elevates their individual self-esteem and protects them from other groups. 6. Humans do not now face significant physical threats from nature but the desire to copy one another in order to join a modern-day tribe persists in contemporary consumer culture.
1. In conclusion, the popularity of similar consumer items illustrates an underlying need in humans to imitate one another in order to feel safe and accepted. 2. This is not necessarily a negative insight though it should be managed carefully by individuals.
What do the words in bold below mean? Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Some have suggested that the popularity of specific consumer trends evidences a natural human inclination to copy one another. In my opinion, this is largely true though there are other potential practical explanations.
Those who oppose this belief argue that imitation is rooted in reason. There are legitimate practical justifications to follow others. If a product such as a new smartphone is popular, then that is evidence it is a quality item. In this way, people are copying on a rational basis, not out of an inborn human desire. Moreover, popular items are likely cheaper and more widely available. A trendy pair of jeans made by Levy’s, for instance, is produced in the millions and stocked in department stores around the world. Individuals will encounter these jeans frequently and their purchase is simply a matter of convenience.
However, I believe that copying others satisfies a deeper human drive to feel part of a larger group. The natural tendency of humans to congregate also compels them to adopt similar customs and habits. Imitation shows that there is commonality and eases the fear of otherness. For example, Apple has built their brand based on the power of an inclusive community of like-minded users. By joining such an ecosystem, people are no longer isolated and feel part of a larger whole that elevates their individual self-esteem and protects them from other groups. Humans do not now face significant physical threats from nature but the desire to copy one another in order to join a modern-day tribe persists in contemporary consumer culture.
In conclusion, the popularity of similar consumer items illustrates an underlying need in humans to imitate one another in order to feel safe and accepted. This is not necessarily a negative insight though it should be managed carefully by individuals.
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
suggested give the opinion that
popularity ubiquity
specific consumer trends buying habits
evidences shows
natural human inclination normal desire, human nature
copy one another imitate each other
largely true mostly the case
potential practical explanations possible simple reasons
oppose work against
argue point out
imitation copying
rooted based in
legitimate practical justifications actual reasons related to convenience
smartphone mobile phone
quality item good product
in this way therefore
rational basis reasonable foundation
inborn human desire normal human inclination
cheaper not expensive
widely available common
trendy popular
Levy’s a jeans maker
produced made
stocked put on the shelves
department stores big stores for selling things
encounter come in contact with
frequently often
a matter of convenience easier to do it
satisfies completes
deeper human drive natural instinct
part of a larger group joining a bunch of people
natural tendency normal inclination
congregate group together
compels forces
adopt similar customs act the same way
habits ways of behaving
commonality things in common
eases makes easier
fear worry
otherness people being different
built their brand created their business
based on with the foundation of
inclusive accepting
like-minded users people who think the same way
joining becoming part of
ecosystem environment
no longer isolated not on its own
part of a larger whole in a group
elevates raises up
individual self-esteem
protects keeps safe
significant physical threats real risks of being hurt
modern-day tribe persists contemporary grouping stays the same
contemporary consumer culture modern shopping habits
underlying need basic desire
negative insight bad circumstance
managed carefully watch cautiously
Practice saying the vocabulary below and use this tip about Google voice search:
səˈʤɛstɪd
ˌpɒpjʊˈlærɪti
spɪˈsɪfɪk kənˈsjuːmə trɛndz
ˈɛvɪdənsɪz
ˈnæʧrəl ˈhjuːmən ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən
ˈkɒpi wʌn əˈnʌðə
ˈlɑːʤli truː
pəʊˈtɛnʃəl ˈpræktɪkəl ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃənz
əˈpəʊz
ˈɑːgjuː
ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən
ˈruːtɪd
lɪˈʤɪtɪmɪt ˈpræktɪkəl ˌʤʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz
ˈsmɑːtfəʊn
ˈkwɒlɪti ˈaɪtəm
ɪn ðɪs weɪ
ˈræʃənl ˈbeɪsɪs
ˌɪnˈbɔːn ˈhjuːmən dɪˈzaɪə
ˈʧiːpə
ˈwaɪdli əˈveɪləbl.
ˈtrɛndi
ˈlɛviz
prəˈdjuːst
stɒkt
dɪˈpɑːtmənt stɔːz
ɪnˈkaʊntə
ˈfriːkwəntli
ə ˈmætər ɒv kənˈviːniəns
ˈsætɪsfaɪz
ˈdiːpə ˈhjuːmən draɪv
pɑːt ɒv ə ˈlɑːʤə gruːp
ˈnæʧrəl ˈtɛndənsi
ˈkɒŋgrɪgeɪt
kəmˈpɛlz
əˈdɒpt ˈsɪmɪlə ˈkʌstəmz
ˈhæbɪts
ˈkɒmənˈælɪti
ˈiːzɪz
fɪə
ˈʌðənəs
bɪlt ðeə brænd
beɪst ɒn
ɪnˈkluːsɪv
ˈlaɪkˈmaɪndɪd ˈjuːzəz
ˈʤɔɪnɪŋ
ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm
nəʊ ˈlɒŋgər ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd
pɑːt ɒv ə ˈlɑːʤə həʊl
ˈɛlɪveɪts
ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəl sɛlf-ɪsˈtiːm
prəˈtɛkts
sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt ˈfɪzɪkəl θrɛts
ˈmɒdən-deɪ traɪb pəˈsɪsts
kənˈtɛmpərəri kənˈsjuːmə ˈkʌlʧə
ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ niːd
ˈnɛgətɪv ˈɪnsaɪt
ˈmænɪʤd ˈkeəfli
Some have s____________d that the p___________y of s_________________________s e_____________s a n____________________________n to c________________________r. In my opinion, this is l________________e though there are other p__________________________________s.
Those who o____________e this belief a_______e that i______________n is r__________d in reason. There are l_____________________________s to follow others. If a product such as a new s___________e is popular, then that is evidence it is a q_____________m. I_______________y, people are copying on a r___________________s, not out of an i_______________________e. Moreover, popular items are likely c___________r and more w_________________e. A t_______y pair of jeans made by L______s, for instance, is p__________d in the millions and s_____________d in d________________________s around the world. Individuals will e____________________r these jeans f___________________y and their purchase is simply a______________________________e.
However, I believe that copying others s____________s a d__________________________e to feel p________________________p. The n_____________________y of humans to c_______________e also c_________s them to a____________________s and h________s. Imitation shows that there is c_________________y and e______s the f_____r of o_____________s. For example, Apple has b_______________________d b__________n the power of an i________e community of l_____________________s. By j__________g such an e_____________m, people are n_____________________d and feel p__________________e that e______________s their i______________________m and p_____________s them from other groups. Humans do not now face s__________________________s from nature but the desire to copy one another in order to join a m______________________e p___________s in c___________________________e.
In conclusion, the popularity of similar consumer items illustrates an u_________________________d in humans to imitate one another in order to feel safe and accepted. This is not necessarily a n__________________t though it should be m______________________y by individuals.
https://www.theatlantic.com/daily-dish/archive/2009/12/on-human-cloning/193009/
Society
Do people in your country often copy each other?
Is copying an important part of society?
How has technology changed society?
Will society continue to change in future? And if so, in what ways?
Do you feel people in your country are in touch with more traditional social customs?
The number of people who are interested in and wearing fashionable clothes is increasing.
Is this a positive or negative development?
This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of continuing to work later in life and older people from the real IELTS general training exam.
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Some people believe that it is a good idea that older people continue to work if it is possible for them to do.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many feel older individuals should be allowed to continue working long past the normal age of retirement. In my opinion, this is advisable for a minority who are still capable of working but the majority should enjoy other pursuits.
On the one hand, many older people find satisfaction in work. This is the case when their mental and physical health has not begun to deteriorate dramatically. The best examples of this would be those who in a technical or artistic field, such as designers, painters, actors, and poets. These individuals often do their best work later in life. Moreover, older people with less glamorous jobs may not have family to spend time with and need the emotional and financial support of a job. Without a job, it is common in many countries for retired individuals to feel needlessly adrift and without direction or security.
However, most older people struggle to adapt to changes in society and would be better served enjoying their retirement. Most jobs today require at least a passing familiarity with technology and old people can become a hindrance in such positions. This is negative for the employer but especially the older person who may feel unwanted. Instead, it is possible for older people, as long as they have the financial means, to dedicate more time to their family and pursuing their passions and pastimes. For instance, many retirees are able to devote time and energy to learning crafts such as woodworking and painting, thereby expressing themselves artistically and gaining a new sense of satisfaction.
In conclusion, the exceptional few elderly citizens who can still work to a high level should not be prevented from doing so though most should retire with dignity. This is the best solution for older generations.
1. Many feel older individuals should be allowed to continue working long past the normal age of retirement. 2. In my opinion, this is advisable for a minority who are still capable of working but the majority should enjoy other pursuits.
1. On the one hand, many older people find satisfaction in work. 2. This is the case when their mental and physical health has not begun to deteriorate dramatically. 3. The best examples of this would be those who in a technical or artistic field, such as designers, painters, actors, and poets. 4. These individuals often do their best work later in life. 5. Moreover, older people with less glamorous jobs may not have family to spend time with and need the emotional and financial support of a job. 6. Without a job, it is common in many countries for retired individuals to feel needlessly adrift and without direction or security.
1. However, most older people struggle to adapt to changes in society and would be better served enjoying their retirement. 2. Most jobs today require at least a passing familiarity with technology and old people can become a hindrance in such positions. 3. This is negative for the employer but especially the older person who may feel unwanted. 4. Instead, it is possible for older people, as long as they have the financial means, to dedicate more time to their family and pursuing their passions and pastimes. 5. For instance, many retirees are able to devote time and energy to learning crafts such as woodworking and painting, thereby expressing themselves artistically and gaining a new sense of satisfaction.
1. In conclusion, the exceptional few elderly citizens who can still work to a high level should not be prevented from doing so though most should retire with dignity. 2. This is the best solution for older generations.
What do the words in bold below mean? Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Many feel older individuals should be allowed to continue working long past the normal age of retirement. In my opinion, this is advisable for a minority who are still capable of working but the majority should enjoy other pursuits.
On the one hand, many older people find satisfaction in work. This is the case when their mental and physical health has not begun to deteriorate dramatically. The best examples of this would be those who in a technical or artistic field, such as designers, painters, actors, and poets. These individuals often do their best work later in life. Moreover, older people with less glamorous jobs may not have family to spend time with and need the emotional and financial support of a job. Without a job, it is common in many countries for retired individuals to feel needlessly adrift and without direction or security.
However, most older people struggle to adapt to changes in society and would be better served enjoying their retirement. Most jobs today require at least a passing familiarity with technology and old people can become a hindrance in such positions. This is negative for the employer but especially the older person who may feel unwanted. Instead, it is possible for older people, as long as they have the financial means, to dedicate more time to their family and pursuing their passions and pastimes. For instance, many retirees are able to devote time and energy to learning crafts such as woodworking and painting, thereby expressing themselves artistically and gaining a new sense of satisfaction.
In conclusion, the exceptional few elderly citizens who can still work to a high level should not be prevented from doing so though most should retire with dignity. This is the best solution for older generations.
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
long past far beyond
retirement the age when you stop working
advisable good idea to do it
minority very few
capable able to do it
majority most of
pursuits passions
on the one hand on the one side
find satisfaction feel good
This is the case when only true if
mental and physical health how healthy you are in spirit and body
begun started
deteriorate dramatically get a lot worse
The best examples of this would be greatest instances include
technical related to expertise
artistic field the arts
designers people who draw and create things
painters people who draw
actors people who act
poets people who write poems
best work later in life pinnacle of their career later
glamorous fancy
spend time with spent more time around
emotional related to feelings
financial support money
retired individuals people who have stopped working
needlessly adrift without purpose, lost
without direction or security no clear focus or path
struggle have difficulty with
adapt change
better served get more out of
require need
at least at the minimum
a passing familiarity some experience with
hindrance makes things worse
positions jobs
employer boss
especially in particular
unwanted not wanted, disliked
instead rather
possible can be done
as long as in the case that
financial means enough money
dedicate invest
pursuing their passions and pastimes do their hobbies
retirees people who have retired
devote give
energy strength
crafts items that you make
woodworking making things in wood
painting picture
expressing themselves artistically create artworks
gaining getting
sense feel
satisfaction enjoyment
exceptional few the best
high level well
prevented stopped
dignity respect
best solution ideal remedy
Practice saying the vocabulary below and use this tip about Google voice search:
lɒŋ pɑːst
rɪˈtaɪəmənt
ədˈvaɪzəbl
maɪˈnɒrɪti
ˈkeɪpəbl
məˈʤɒrɪti
pəˈsjuːts
ɒn ðə wʌn hænd
faɪnd ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən
ðɪs ɪz ðə keɪs wɛn
ˈmɛntl ænd ˈfɪzɪkəl hɛlθ
bɪˈgʌn
dɪˈtɪərɪəreɪt drəˈmætɪk(ə)li
ðə bɛst ɪgˈzɑːmplz ɒv ðɪs wʊd biː
ˈtɛknɪkəl
ɑːˈtɪstɪk fiːld
dɪˈzaɪnəz
ˈpeɪntəz
ˈæktəz
ˈpəʊɪts
bɛst wɜːk ˈleɪtər ɪn laɪf
ˈglæmərəs
spɛnd taɪm wɪð
ɪˈməʊʃənl
faɪˈnænʃəl səˈpɔːt
rɪˈtaɪəd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəlz
ˈniːdlɪsli əˈdrɪft
wɪˈðaʊt dɪˈrɛkʃən ɔː sɪˈkjʊərɪti
ˈstrʌgl
əˈdæpt
ˈbɛtə sɜːvd
rɪˈkwaɪə
æt liːst
ə ˈpɑːsɪŋ fəˌmɪlɪˈærɪti
ˈhɪndrəns
pəˈzɪʃənz
ɪmˈplɔɪə
ɪsˈpɛʃəli
ʌnˈwɒntɪd
ɪnˈstɛd
ˈpɒsəbl
æz lɒŋ æz
faɪˈnænʃəl miːnz
ˈdɛdɪkeɪt
pəˈsjuːɪŋ ðeə ˈpæʃənz ænd ˈpɑːstaɪmz
rɪˌtaɪəˈriːz
dɪˈvəʊt
ˈɛnəʤi
krɑːfts
ˈwʊdwɜːkɪŋ
ˈpeɪntɪŋ,
ɪksˈprɛsɪŋ ðəmˈsɛlvz ɑːˈtɪstɪk(ə)li
ˈgeɪnɪŋ
sɛns
ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən
ɪkˈsɛpʃənl fjuː
haɪ ˈlɛvl
prɪˈvɛntɪd
ˈdɪgnɪti
bɛst səˈluːʃən
Many feel older individuals should be allowed to continue working l___________t the normal age of r__________t. In my opinion, this is a___________e for a m___________y who are still c__________e of working but the m________y should enjoy other p__________s.
O_______________d, many older people f__________________n in work. T_____________________n their m________________________h has not b________n to d___________________________y. T___________________________________e those who in a t____________l or a_______________d, such as d___________s, p__________s, a________s, and p______s. These individuals often do their b_____________________e. Moreover, older people with less g______________s jobs may not have family to s__________________h and need the e______________l and f___________________t of a job. Without a job, it is common in many countries for r__________________________s to feel n___________________________t and w__________________________y.
However, most older people s_______________e to a______t to changes in society and would be b______________d enjoying their retirement. Most jobs today r____________e a________t a______________________y with technology and old people can become a h_________-e in such p_________s. This is negative for the e___________r but e____________y the older person who may feel u____________d. I__________d, it is p_________e for older people, a____________s they have the f__________________s, to d_____________e more time to their family and p____________________________________s. For instance, many r________s are able to d________e time and e_________y to learning c_________s such as w___________________g and p____________g, thereby e_______________________________y and g___________g a new s________e of s______________n.
In conclusion, the e__________________w elderly citizens who can still work to a h______________l should not be p___________d from doing so though most should retire with d____________y. This is the b_______________n for older generations.
https://www.ramseysolutions.com/retirement/how-to-retire-early
Retirement
When do people in your country usually retire?
Should everyone retire?
What are the reasons that people do not retire?
Will retirement ages keep getting later?
What do retired people do in your country?
Nowadays people live longer after they retire.
How does this affect individuals and society?
What can be done about this?
This is a very rare 5 paragraph IELTS essay from me – the only one on my site!
I did this because there were 3 areas to deal with in the question prompt so it made sense to have one paragraph for each.
The drawback is that each idea has less development than most of my other essays.
Dave
Many claim that the fast food industry had a negative effect on the environment, eating habits, and families.
To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some would argue that the prevalence of fast food in society negatively impacts families, nutrition, and the environment. I am in complete agreement with this sentiment.
Firstly, fast food has destabilized traditional family meals. In the past, it was common for individuals to spend time eating a family meal so that parents and children could share quality time together. Fast food does not make this impossible, however, consumers are more likely to eat fast food while driving, watching television, or outside the home. The impact on families is marginal since fast food meals may be the exception though it is also decidedly negative.
Secondly, few would claim that fast food is healthy. The products at most fast food establishments are extremely high in sugar, fat, calories, and chemical preservatives. For instance, a cheeseburger from McDonald’s contains red meat that has been treated with steroids, salty cheese, and various other ingredients with, at best, doubtful dietary implications. This applies for the majority of fast food and is the main reason many today strive to eat at home or at healthier restaurants.
Finally, the production of fast food has significant environmental repercussions. Firstly, this involves factory farming. In order to supply beef, chicken, and pork there are massive farms that not only occupy land but also produce methane and other gases harmful to the ozone layer. Secondly, the transportation of goods that ensures consistency across franchises requires fossil fuel consumption. The chief culprits here are cars, trucks, and airplanes.
In conclusion, though there may be limited benefits related to convenience, fast food is an overwhelming negative in terms of families, eating habits, and the natural world. Whenever possible, consumers should not opt for fast food.
1. Some would argue that the prevalence of fast food in society negatively impacts families, nutrition, and the environment. 2. I am in complete agreement with this sentiment.
1. Firstly, fast food has destabilized traditional family meals. 2. In the past, it was common for individuals to spend time eating a family meal so that parents and children could share quality time together. 3. Fast food does not make this impossible, however, consumers are more likely to eat fast food while driving, watching television, or outside the home. 4. The impact on families is marginal since fast food meals may be the exception though it is also decidedly negative.
1. Secondly, few would claim that fast food is healthy. 2. The products at most fast food establishments are extremely high in sugar, fat, calories, and chemical preservatives. 3. For instance, a cheeseburger from McDonald’s contains red meat that has been treated with steroids, salty cheese, and various other ingredients with, at best, doubtful dietary implications. 4. This applies for the majority of fast food and is the main reason many today strive to eat at home or at healthier restaurants.
1. Finally, the production of fast food has significant environmental repercussions. 2. Firstly, this involves factory farming. 3. In order to supply beef, chicken, and pork there are massive farms that not only occupy land but also produce methane and other gases harmful to the ozone layer. 4. Secondly, the transportation of goods that ensures consistency across franchises requires fossil fuel consumption. 5. The chief culprits here are cars, trucks, and airplanes.
1. In conclusion, though there may be limited benefits related to convenience, fast food is an overwhelming negative in terms of families, eating habits, and the natural world. 2. Whenever possible, consumers should not opt for fast food.
Some would argue that the prevalence of fast food in society negatively impacts families, nutrition, and the environment. I am in complete agreement with this sentiment.
Firstly, fast food has destabilized traditional family meals. In the past, it was common for individuals to spend time eating a family meal so that parents and children could share quality time together. Fast food does not make this impossible, however, consumers are more likely to eat fast food while driving, watching television, or outside the home. The impact on families is marginal since fast food meals may be the exception though it is also decidedly negative.
Secondly, few would claim that fast food is healthy. The products at most fast food establishments are extremely high in sugar, fat, calories, and chemical preservatives. For instance, a cheeseburger from McDonald’s contains red meat that has been treated with steroids, salty cheese, and various other ingredients with, at best, doubtful dietary implications. This applies for the majority of fast food and is the main reason many today strive to eat at home or at healthier restaurants.
Finally, the production of fast food has significant environmental repercussions. Firstly, this involves factory farming. In order to supply beef, chicken, and pork there are massive farms that not only occupy land but also produce methane and other gases harmful to the ozone layer. Secondly, the transportation of goods that ensures consistency across franchises requires fossil fuel consumption. The chief culprits here are cars, trucks, and airplanes.
In conclusion, though there may be limited benefits related to convenience, fast food is an overwhelming negative in terms of families, eating habits, and the natural world. Whenever possible, consumers should not opt for fast food.
argue claim
prevalence how common it is
fast food McDonald’s, KFC, Domino’s, etc.
negatively impacts hurts
nutrition healthy foods
complete agreement 100% on the same side
sentiment belief
destabilized weakened
traditional family meals normal dinners with family
common pervasive
share quality time together have a nice time together as a family
impossible can’t happen
consumers people who buy
outside not indoors
marginal slight
exception not normal
decidedly negative definitely bad
claim argue
establishments places
extremely high in a lot of in it
sugar sweetness
fat from butter, cheese, etc.
calories measurement for how much is in a food
chemical preservatives artificial additives
contains red meat has beef, pork, lamb in it
treated with steroids had a chemical injected into it
salty full of salt
various different kinds
ingredients what’s inside it
at best in the best situation
doubtful dietary implications questionable nutrition
applies is also true for
majority most of
strive try hard
production making of
significant big
repercussions effects
involves factory farming concerns big farms
in order to supply so that they have enough
massive large
occupy land take up the space
produce methane make gas
gases harmful to emissions that hurt
ozone layer atmosphere
transportation cars, trains, etc.
ensures consistency keeps it all the same
across franchises different restaurants all under the same brand
requires fossil fuel consumption needs gas
chief culprits main causes
limited benefits not much help
related to concerning
convenience makes it easy
overwhelming massive
whenever possible if they can
not opt for not choose
ˈɑːgjuː
ˈprɛvələns
fɑːst fuːd
ˈnɛgətɪvli ˈɪmpækts
nju(ː)ˈtrɪʃən
kəmˈpliːt əˈgriːmənt
ˈsɛntɪmənt
ˌdiːˈsteɪb(ə)laɪzd
trəˈdɪʃənl ˈfæmɪli miːlz
ˈkɒmən
ʃeə ˈkwɒlɪti taɪm təˈgɛðə
ɪmˈpɒsəbl
kənˈsjuːməz
ˌaʊtˈsaɪd
ˈmɑːʤɪnəl
ɪkˈsɛpʃən
dɪˈsaɪdɪdli ˈnɛgətɪv
kleɪm
ɪsˈtæblɪʃmənts
ɪksˈtriːmli haɪ ɪn
ˈʃʊgə
fæt
ˈkæləriz
ˈkɛmɪkəl prɪˈzɜːvətɪvz
kənˈteɪnz rɛd miːt
ˈtriːtɪd wɪð ˈstɛrɔɪdz
ˈsɔːlti
ˈveərɪəs
ɪnˈgriːdiənts
æt bɛst
ˈdaʊtfʊl ˈdaɪətəri ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃənz
əˈplaɪz
məˈʤɒrɪti
straɪv
prəˈdʌkʃən
sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt
ˌriːpɜːˈkʌʃənz
ɪnˈvɒlvz ˈfæktəri ˈfɑːmɪŋ
ɪn ˈɔːdə tuː səˈplaɪ
ˈmæsɪv
ˈɒkjʊpaɪ lænd
ˈprɒdjuːs ˈmiːθeɪn
ˈgæsɪz ˈhɑːmfʊl tuː
ˈəʊzəʊn ˈleɪə
ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃən
ɪnˈʃʊəz kənˈsɪstənsi
əˈkrɒs ˈfrænʧaɪzɪz
rɪˈkwaɪəz ˈfɒsl fjʊəl kənˈsʌm(p)ʃən
ʧiːf ˈkʌlprɪts
ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈbɛnɪfɪts
rɪˈleɪtɪd tuː
kənˈviːniəns
ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ
wɛnˈɛvə ˈpɒsəbl
nɒt ɒpt fɔː
Some would a____e that the p___________e of f___________d in society n_________________s families, n_____________n, and the environment. I am in c_____________________t with this s_____________t.
Firstly, fast food has d________________d t_________________________s. In the past, it was c__________n for individuals to spend time eating a family meal so that parents and children could s___________________________r. Fast food does not make this i______________e, however, c____________s are more likely to eat fast food while driving, watching television, or o___________e the home. The impact on families is m_________l since fast food meals may be the e____________n though it is also d_________________e.
Secondly, few would c_____m that fast food is healthy. The products at most fast food e________________s are e_____________________n s________r, f___t, c_________s, and c_________________________s. For instance, a cheeseburger from McDonald’s c_________________________t that has been t____________________________s, s________y cheese, and v__________s other i________________s with, a_________t, d________________________________s. This a_________s for the m___________y of fast food and is the main reason many today s________e to eat at home or at healthier restaurants.
Finally, the p____________n of fast food has s_____________t environmental r_________________s. Firstly, this i____________________g. I________________________y beef, chicken, and pork there are m__________e farms that not only o________________d but also p_________________e and other g___________________o the o_____________r. Secondly, the t________________n of goods that e____________________________________s r_________________________________________n. The c________________s here are cars, trucks, and airplanes.
In conclusion, though there may be l_______________________s r__________________________e, fast food is an o______________g negative in terms of families, eating habits, and the natural world. W___________________e, consumers should n______________r fast food.
https://www.healthline.com/health/fast-food-effects-on-body
Discuss a food that you really like. Include
What it is
Why you like it
When you had it last
How much it costs
In many countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more widely available.
Do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
Film stars and celebrities often share their views on public matters that have little to do with their profession.
Is this a positive or negative development?
It is common for famous figures with large platforms to share their viewpoints on various topics. In my opinion, though there is potential for abuse, it is a positive overall as they can contribute diverse perspectives.
Critics of the publicity celebrities receive for their comments argue they are not always well informed. There are experts in every field, ranging from politics and science to sports and the arts and yet stars in the entertainment world possess outsized platforms. For instance, many actors, athletes, and singers have become part of the anti-vaccination movement. The views of health experts and epidemiologists are often subordinated to celebrity comments more likely to generate online traffic and ratings. However, this argument is undermined by research showing that professionals are notoriously poor at making predictions concerning their own area of expertise.
Moreover, celebrities in film and music engender diversity. The entertainment world, relative to other professional spheres, is made up of a wide variety of ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. Most actors move to Hollywood from a different part of the world and then later become stars. In the music industry, listeners actively seek out new voices, styles, nationalities, and personalities. These individuals can then provide the average person an insightful glimpse into another part of society. The most recent example of this would be the awareness raised related to environmental issues by various singers and actors when they accept awards.
In conclusion, although there is risk that celebrities will be uninformed on a topic, their opinions are still important as they are typically candid, authentic, and diverse. In this era of inclusivity, it is important to value all viewpoints.
1. It is common for famous figures with large platforms to share their viewpoints on various topics. 2. In my opinion, though there is potential for abuse, it is a positive overall as they can contribute diverse perspectives.
1. Critics of the publicity celebrities receive for their comments argue they are not always well informed. 2. There are experts in every field, ranging from politics and science to sports and the arts and yet stars in the entertainment world possess outsized platforms. 3. For instance, many actors, athletes, and singers have become part of the anti-vaccination movement. 4. The views of health experts and epidemiologists are often subordinated to celebrity comments more likely to generate online traffic and ratings. 5. However, this argument is undermined by research showing that professionals are notoriously poor at making predictions concerning their own area of expertise.
1. Moreover, celebrities in film and music engender diversity. 2. The entertainment world, relative to other professional spheres, is made up of a wide variety of ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. 3. Most actors move to Hollywood from a different part of the world and then later become stars. 4. In the music industry, listeners actively seek out new voices, styles, nationalities, and personalities. 5. These individuals can then provide the average person an insightful glimpse into another part of society. 6. The most recent example of this would be the awareness raised related to environmental issues by various singers and actors when they accept awards.
1. In conclusion, although there is risk that celebrities will be uninformed on a topic, their opinions are still important as they are typically candid, authentic, and diverse. 2. In this era of inclusivity, it is important to value all viewpoints.
It is common for famous figures with large platforms to share their viewpoints on various topics. In my opinion, though there is potential for abuse, it is a positive overall as they can contribute diverse perspectives.
Critics of the publicity celebrities receive for their comments argue they are not always well informed. There are experts in every field, ranging from politics and science to sports and the arts and yet stars in the entertainment world possess outsized platforms. For instance, many actors, athletes, and singers have become part of the anti-vaccination movement. The views of health experts and epidemiologists are often subordinated to celebrity comments more likely to generate online traffic and ratings. However, this argument is undermined by research showing that professionals are notoriously poor at making predictions concerning their own area of expertise.
Moreover, celebrities in film and music engender diversity. The entertainment world, relative to other professional spheres, is made up of a wide variety of ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. Most actors move to Hollywood from a different part of the world and then later become stars. In the music industry, listeners actively seek out new voices, styles, nationalities, and personalities. These individuals can then provide the average person an insightful glimpse into another part of society. The most recent example of this would be the awareness raised related to environmental issues by various singers and actors when they accept awards.
In conclusion, although there is risk that celebrities will be uninformed on a topic, their opinions are still important as they are typically candid, authentic, and diverse. In this era of inclusivity, it is important to value all viewpoints.
common pervasive
famous figures celebrities
large platforms big audiences
share tell others
viewpoints opinions
various topics different areas
potential possible
abuse being hurt
positive overall good generally
contribute diverse perspectives add in more opinions
critics people who are against
publicity celebrities coverage famous people get
comments what they say
argue point out
not always well informed not usually knowledgeable
experts professionals
field area
ranging from … and … to … and including
stars famous people
entertainment world movies, music, etc.
outsized platforms too large audiences
anti-vaccination movement people against getting vaccinations
epidemiologists people who study infectious diseases
subordinated lower than
generate online traffic get more people to come to a website
ratings how many people are watching
undermined weakened
notoriously poor famously bad
predictions projections for the future
concerning relating to
area of expertise where they work
engender diversity create difference
relative to concerning
professional spheres jobs
wide variety of ethnicities many different groups of people from various countries
socioeconomic backgrounds rich and poor
actively seek out look for
nationalities country you are from
provide give
average person normal citizen
insightful glimpse meaningful look into
recent happened not that long ago
awareness raised help people know about
environmental issues problems related to climate change
various different kinds
accept awards get prizes
risk threat
uninformed don’t know much about
typically candid usually honest
authentic real
diverse varied
in this era of inclusivity today’s more open and accepting world
value importance
ˈkɒmən
ˈfeɪməs ˈfɪgəz
lɑːʤ ˈplætfɔːmz
ʃeə
ˈvjuːpɔɪnts
ˈveərɪəs ˈtɒpɪks
pəʊˈtɛnʃəl
əˈbjuːs
ˈpɒzətɪv ˈəʊvərɔːl
kənˈtrɪbju(ː)t daɪˈvɜːs pəˈspɛktɪvz
ˈkrɪtɪks
pʌbˈlɪsɪti sɪˈlɛbrɪtiz
ˈkɒmɛnts
ˈɑːgjuː
nɒt ˈɔːlweɪz wɛl ɪnˈfɔːmd
ˈɛkspɜːts
fiːld
ˈreɪnʤɪŋ frɒm … ænd … tuː … ænd
stɑːz
ˌɛntəˈteɪnmənt wɜːld
ˈaʊtsaɪzd ˈplætfɔːmz
ˈænti-ˌvæksɪˈneɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt
ˌɛpɪˌdiːmɪˈɒləʤɪsts
səˈbɔːdɪneɪtɪd
ˈʤɛnəreɪt ˈɒnˌlaɪn ˈtræfɪk
ˈreɪtɪŋz
ˌʌndəˈmaɪnd
nəʊˈtɔːrɪəsli pʊə
prɪˈdɪkʃənz
kənˈsɜːnɪŋ
ˈeərɪə ɒv ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz
ɪnˈʤɛndə daɪˈvɜːsɪti
ˈrɛlətɪv tuː
prəˈfɛʃənl sfɪəz
waɪd vəˈraɪəti ɒv ɛθˈnɪsɪtiz
ˌsəʊsɪəʊˌɛkəˈnɒmɪk ˈbækgraʊndz
ˈæktɪvli siːk aʊt
ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtiz
prəˈvaɪd
ˈævərɪʤ ˈpɜːsn
ˈɪnsaɪtf(ə)l glɪmps
ˈriːsnt
əˈweənəs reɪzd
ɪnˌvaɪərənˈmɛntl ˈɪʃuːz
ˈveərɪəs
əkˈsɛpt əˈwɔːdz
rɪsk
ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːmd
ˈtɪpɪk(ə)li ˈkændɪd
ɔːˈθɛntɪk
daɪˈvɜːs
ɪn ðɪs ˈɪərə ɒv ɪnˈkluːsɪvɪtiː
ˈvæljuː
It is c________n for f________________s with l_________________s to s______e their v______________s on v______________s. In my opinion, though there is p____________l for a_____e, it is a p________________l as they can c___________________________s.
C______s of the p___________________s receive for their c___________s a______e they are n______________________d. There are e_______s in every f______d, r__________________m politics a__d science t__ sports a___d the arts and yet s____s in the e_______________d possess o_____________________s. For instance, many actors, athletes, and singers have become part of the a______________________________t. The views of health experts and e________________s are often s_______________d to celebrity comments more likely to g_________________________c and r___________s. However, this argument is u____________d by research showing that professionals are n__________________r at making p____________s c_________________g their own a________________e.
Moreover, celebrities in film and music e___________________y. The entertainment world, r___________o other p_____________________s, is made up of a w_______________________________s and s___________________________s. Most actors move to Hollywood from a different part of the world and then later become stars. In the music industry, listeners a___________________t new voices, styles, n_______________s, and personalities. These individuals can then p_________e the a________________n an i__________________________e into another part of society. The most r________t example of this would be the a__________________d related to e__________________________s by v_________s singers and actors when they a_______________s.
In conclusion, although there is r____k that celebrities will be u______________d on a topic, their opinions are still important as they are t____________y c_________d, a___________c, and d_________e. I_______________________y, it is important to v_____e all viewpoints.
https://www.insider.com/celebrity-interviews-controversial-aged-poorly-2020-6
Some people think that famous people can help international aid organizations to draw attention to important problems. Others believe that the celebrities can make the problems seem less important.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.