IELTS Writing Task 1: Map West Park Secondary School
The map describes changes to West Park Secondary School over a period from 1950 to 2010. Overall, West Park Secondary School contained fewer buildings in 1950 and was located nearer residential and agricultural land. By 2010, several facilities had been added for students and there was the notable addition of a large car park.
In 1950, 3 rows of houses were located to the left of the school, just above a large section of farmland and a playground attached to the school. By 1980, there were significant alterations related to housing. The former houses were replaced by a car park and science block and the farmland was removed in favor of a sports field. The playground remained unchanged.
By 2010, the playground had been reduced in size in order to make room for a small sports field. The most significant change by this time was the expansion of the car park overtaking the area previously occupied entirely by the sports field. Other structures were unaltered from 1980.
Analysis
1. The map describes changes to West Park Secondary School over a period from 1950 to 2010. 2. Overall, West Park Secondary School contained fewer buildings in 1950 and was located nearer residential and agricultural land. 3. By 2010, several facilities had been added for students and there was the notable addition of a large car park.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a general over for the map. Include the major changes and group them generally.
Include a second sentence to be safe.
1. In 1950, 3 rows of houses were located to the left of the school, just above a large section of farmland and a playground attached to the school. 2. By 1980, there were significant alterations related to housing. 3. The former houses were replaced by a car park and science block and the farmland was removed in favor of a sports field. 4. The playground remained unchanged.
Begin to describe the changes.
Be sure to compare as much as possible.
In this one I separated inside and outside the town itself.
1. By 2010, the playground had been reduced in size in order to make room for a small sports field. 2. The most significant change by this time was the expansion of the car park overtaking the area previously occupied entirely by the sports field. 3. Other structures were unaltered from 1980.
Switch to another part of the map.
Don’t include any opinion and don’t forget any areas.
Nothing should be left out!
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take some notes on a piece of paper to aid your memory:
The map describes changes to West Park Secondary School over a period from 1950 to 2010. Overall, West Park Secondary School contained fewer buildings in 1950 and was located nearer residential and agricultural land. By 2010, several facilities had been added for students and there was the notable addition of a large car park.
In 1950, 3 rows of houses were located to the left of the school, just above a large section of farmland and a playground attached to the school. By 1980, there were significant alterations related to housing. The former houses were replaced by a car park and science block and the farmland was removed in favor of a sports field. The playground remained unchanged.
By 2010, the playground had been reduced in size in order to make room for a small sports field. The most significant change by this time was the expansion of the car park overtaking the area previously occupied entirely by the sports field. Other structures were unaltered from 1980.
Answers
Try to write down or think of an antonym/opposite word for further practice:
describes changes shows alterations
over a period from … to … including
overall in general
contained fewer buildings didn’t have as many facilities
Remember and fill in the blanks. Note it on a piece of paper so you can remember better:
The map d______________s to West Park Secondary School o____________________m 1950 t____ 2010. O_________l, West Park Secondary School c_________________________s in 1950 and was l__________________________l and a__________________d. By 2010, s______________________s had been a________d for students and there was the n__________________n of a l__________________k.
In 1950, 3 rows of houses were located t_________________f the school, j_________e a large s_________n of farmland and a playground a______________o the school. By 1980, there were s____________________s r____________o housing. The f_______r houses were r__________d by a car park and science block and the farmland was r___________________________f a sports field. The playground r_______________d.
By 2010, the playground had been r____________________e i__________________o m____________________r a small sports field. The most significant change b______________e was the e_____________n of the car park o_____________g the area p_________________________________y by the sports field. Other s_____________s were u________d from 1980.
Listening Practice
Listen to the related topic below and practice with these activities
Recent research suggests that the majority of criminals who are sent to prison commit crimes after they are released.
Why is this the case?
What can be done to solve this problem?
Historically, most people who were incarcerated commit crimes again after being released from prison. In my opinion, this is related to economics and psychology and the chief solutions are governmental.
The causes of high recidivism rates are identical to the original explanations for the crimes in question. The vast majority of criminal activity can be traced back to poverty. Individuals who are wealthy enough to afford a good standard of living rarely have a motive for crime. However, those who lack financial means to live a decent life are more likely to commit crimes and this is exacerbated for past criminals who struggle to apply successfully for work with a past offense on their permanent record. Moreover, there are psychological reasons that may also persist. Many criminals had difficult upbringings and do not have access to trained therapists who can help them work through their issues. These causes combined are the reason that prison often fails to rehabilitate inmates.
The ideal solutions should be enacted by the authorities. Firstly, governments must make consistent efforts to ensure released convicts can support themselves financially. This might involve small stipends to help prisoners adjust but the focus should be on education. An individual who has earned a high school or university degree or learned a skilled trade has little reason to commit crime after being set free. Secondly, governments could overhaul rehabilitation methodologies. Though society is becoming increasingly secular, there is research that suggests recidivism rates are considerably lower if a prisoner has faith in a religion. Concern for one’s immortal soul is a powerful incentive for ethical behavior.
In conclusion, many criminals reoffend due to economic and psychological reasons and governments must take decisive action to counter this pattern. Looking at successful models in other countries is also advisable.
Analysis
1. Historically, most people who were incarcerated commit crimes again after being released from prison. 2. In my opinion, this is related to economics and psychology and the chief solutions are governmental.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. The causes of high recidivism rates are identical to the original explanations for the crimes in question. 2. The vast majority of criminal activity can be traced back to poverty. 3. Individuals who are wealthy enough to afford a good standard of living rarely have a motive for crime. 4. However, those who lack financial means to live a decent life are more likely to commit crimes and this is exacerbated for past criminals who struggle to apply successfully for work with a past offense on their permanent record. 5. Moreover, there are psychological reasons that may also persist. 6. Many criminals had difficult upbringings and do not have access to trained therapists who can help them work through their issues. 7. These causes combined are the reason that prison often fails to rehabilitate inmates.
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.
Add more deatil.
Include some long and complex sentences.
Finish the paragraph strong.
1. The ideal solutions should be enacted by the authorities. 2. Firstly, governments must make consistent efforts to ensure released convicts can support themselves financially. 3. This might involve small stipends to help prisoners adjust but the focus should be on education. 4. An individual who has earned a high school or university degree or learned a skilled trade has little reason to commit crime after being set free. 5. Secondly, governments could overhaul rehabilitation methodologies. 6. Though society is becoming increasingly secular, there is research that suggests recidivism rates are considerably lower if a prisoner has faith in a religion. 7. Concern for one’s immortal soul is a powerful incentive for ethical behavior.
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.
If you have a second idea, be sure it is also developed.
And the ending is powerful.
1. In conclusion, many criminals reoffend due to economic and psychological reasons and governments must take decisive action to counter this pattern. 2. Looking at successful models in other countries is also advisable.
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.
Historically, most people who were incarcerated commit crimes again after being released from prison. In my opinion, this is related to economics and psychology and the chief solutions are governmental.
The causes of high recidivism rates are identical to the original explanations for the crimes in question. The vast majority of criminal activity can be traced back to poverty. Individuals who are wealthy enough to afford a good standard of living rarely have a motive for crime. However, those who lack financial means to live a decent life are more likely to commit crimes and this is exacerbated for past criminals who struggle to apply successfully for work with a past offense on their permanent record. Moreover, there are psychological reasons that may also persist. Many criminals had difficult upbringings and do not have access to trained therapists who can help them work through their issues. These causes combined are the reason that prison often fails to rehabilitate inmates.
The ideal solutions should be enacted by the authorities. Firstly, governments must make consistent efforts to ensure released convicts can support themselves financially. This might involve small stipends to help prisoners adjust but the focus should be on education. An individual who has earned a high school or university degree or learned a skilled trade has little reason to commit crime after being set free. Secondly, governments could overhaul rehabilitation methodologies. Though society is becoming increasingly secular, there is research that suggests recidivism rates are considerably lower if a prisoner has faith in a religion. Concern for one’s immortal soul is a powerful incentive for ethical behavior.
In conclusion, many criminals reoffend due to economic and psychological reasons and governments must take decisive action to counter this pattern. Looking at successful models in other countries is also advisable.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
historically in the past
incarcerated in prison
commit crimes do a crime
released let out
prison jail
related concerning
economics finance
psychology study of the mind
chief solutions main remedies
governmental authorities
causes sources
high recidivism rates going back to prison a lot
identical the same
original explanations first causes
in question written about here
vast majority most of
criminal activity committing crimes
traced back goes back to
poverty being poor
wealthy enough having money
afford can buy
good standard of living nice living standards
rarely not often
motive incentive
lack financial means not enough money
live a decent life have a good life
exacerbated made worse
struggle fighting
apply successfully get the job
past offense crime committed before
permanent record always on your official documents
moreover furthermore
psychological reasons mental reasons
persist continue
difficult upbringings bad childhood
access get into
trained therapists psychologists
work through figure out
issues problems
combined put together
rehabilitate inmates make prisoners reform
ideal perfect
enacted by made into law
authorities people in charge
consistent efforts keep trying
ensure released convicts make sure people who get out of prison
support themselves financially be able to live on their own
small stipends a little bit of money
adjust adapt
focus concentrate
education schooling
earned made
skilled trade professional job
little reason not much cause
set free allowed out of jail
overhaul rehabilitation methodologies completely change the way prisoners are fixed
increasingly secular less religious
suggests shows
considerably lower much less
faith believing in god
religion Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.
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:
H______________y, most people who were i________________d c____________________s again after being r____________d from p________n. In my opinion, this is r_________d to e_____________s and p_____________y and the c_________________s are g_________________l.
The c__________s of h_____________________s are i_____________l to the o_________________s for the crimes i________________n. The v______________y of c__________________y can be t____________k to p___________y. Individuals who are w______________h to a__________d a g_____________________________g r__________y have a m________e for crime. However, those who l_________________________s to l________________e are more likely to commit crimes and this is e______________d for past criminals who s___________e to a___________________y for work with a p________________e on their p__________________d. M____________r, there are p_______________________s that may also p__________t. Many criminals had d__________________________s and do not have a________s to t___________________s who can help them w_____________________h their i__________s. These causes c_____________d are the reason that prison often fails to r______________________s.
The i________l solutions should be e_______________y the a_____________s. Firstly, governments must make c_________________s to e________________________s can s________________________________y. This might involve s_________________s to help prisoners a__________t but the f________s should be on e____________n. An individual who has e_________d a high school or university degree or learned a s_____________e has l________________n to commit crime after being s__________e. Secondly, governments could o_____________________________________s. Though society is becoming i______________________r, there is research that s_____________s recidivism rates are c____________________r if a prisoner has f_______h in a r__________n. C_______n for one’s i___________________l is a powerful i______________e for e__________________r.
In conclusion, many criminals reoffend due to economic and psychological reasons and governments must t______________________n to c_________r this p________n. Looking at s_______________________s in other countries is also a____________e.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic by watching videos from The New York Times YouTube channel below and practice with these activities:
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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IELTS Essay: Copying
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.
Analysis
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.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
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.
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.
Add more deatil.
Make sure you use really specific examples.
Finish the paragraph strong.
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.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Add as much information as you can and make sure it links logically.
Develop the example fully.
Make sure this paragraph is stronger.
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.
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 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-daytribe 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.
Answers
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-daytribe persists contemporary grouping stays the same
contemporary consumer culture modern shopping habits
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 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.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic by watching videos from The New York Times YouTube channel below and practice with these activities:
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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IELTS Essay: Continuing to Work
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.
Analysis
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.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
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.
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.
Add more deatil.
Finish the paragraph strong.
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.
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, 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.
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 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.
Answers
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
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 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.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic by watching videos from The New York Times YouTube channel below and practice with these activities:
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