This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of globalization from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: Globalization
Globalization is positive for economies but its negative sides should not be ignored.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many feel that the positives of globalization justify ignoring the downsides. In my opinion, modest benefits should not overshadow legitimate threats.
The most commonly cited advantages of globalization are economic. The argument here is that by allowing companies to operate across national borders, this is a boon to both consumers and national economies. For example, in the last several decades, many Asian countries such as Vietnam and China have allowed for foreign investment, thereby stimulating their economic growth. Individuals can enjoy a variety of products from around the world and the companies themselves contribute in the form of taxes and employment opportunities. However, many would caution that multinational companies are exploitive and have driven local businesses to bankruptcy. The overall impact for the average person is therefore uncertain.
Globalization also creates apparent cultural advantages. Individuals from all around the world can experience the latest Hollywood movies and listen to their favorite artists on applications like Spotify. This undoubtedly influences and encourages other entertainers to work hard and produce quality content. Nonetheless, it can foster a harmful homogeneity. The film industry is a prime example of this. The standard American structure for films and television shows is now copied globally and funded by powerful entertainment studios such as Netflix. These companies are almost exclusively interested in specific genres, most commonly crime and action. Over time, entertainment may become less unique and no longer showcase true diversity.
In conclusion, the cultural and economic advantages of globalization have concomitant tradeoffs. It is therefore important for each nation to carefully manage and balance their relationship to global society.
Analysis
1. Many feel that the positives of globalization justify ignoring the downsides. 2. In my opinion, modest benefits should not overshadow legitimate threats.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. The most commonly cited advantages of globalization are economic. 2. The argument here is that by allowing companies to operate across national borders, this is a boon to both consumers and national economies. 3. For example, in the last several decades, many Asian countries such as Vietnam and China have allowed for foreign investment, thereby stimulating their economic growth. 4. Individuals can enjoy a variety of products from around the world and the companies themselves contribute in the form of taxes and employment opportunities. 5. However, many would caution that multinational companies are exploitive and have driven local businesses to bankruptcy. 6. The overall impact for the average person is therefore uncertain.
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.
Switch to talk about the disadvantages.
Develop that side too.
1. Globalization also creates apparent cultural advantages. 2. Individuals from all around the world can experience the latest Hollywood movies and listen to their favorite artists on applications like Spotify. 3. This undoubtedly influences and encourages other entertainers to work hard and produce quality content. 4. Nonetheless, it can foster a harmful homogeneity. 5. The film industry is a prime example of this. 6. The standard American structure for films and television shows is now copied globally and funded by powerful entertainment studios such as Netflix. 7. These companies are almost exclusively interested in specific genres, most commonly crime and action. 8. Over time, entertainment may become less unique and no longer showcase true diversity.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Continue developing it…
as fully as possible!
Be sure to develop the other side fully.
Including specific examples.
As well as the furthest possible result.
1. In conclusion, the cultural and economic advantages of globalization have concomitant tradeoffs. 2. It is therefore important for each nation to carefully manage and balance their relationship to global society.
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 positives of globalization justify ignoring the downsides. In my opinion, modest benefits should not overshadow legitimate threats.
The most commonly cited advantages of globalization are economic. The argument here is that by allowing companies to operate across national borders, this is a boon to both consumers and national economies. For example, in the last several decades, many Asian countries such as Vietnam and China have allowed for foreign investment, thereby stimulating their economic growth. Individuals can enjoy a variety of products from around the world and the companies themselves contribute in the form of taxes and employmentopportunities. However, many would caution that multinational companies are exploitive and have driven local businesses to bankruptcy. The overall impact for the average person is therefore uncertain.
Globalization also creates apparent cultural advantages. Individuals from all around the world can experience the latest Hollywood movies and listen to their favorite artists on applications like Spotify. This undoubtedly influences and encourages other entertainers to work hard and produce quality content. Nonetheless, it can foster a harmful homogeneity. The film industry is a prime example of this. The standard American structure for films and television shows is now copied globally and funded by powerful entertainment studios such as Netflix. These companies are almost exclusively interested in specific genres, most commonly crime and action. Over time, entertainment may become less unique and no longer showcase true diversity.
In conclusion, the cultural and economic advantages of globalization have concomitant tradeoffs. It is therefore important for each nation to carefully manage and balance their relationship to global society.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
positives benefits
globalization the world being the same
justify give good reason for
ignoring not paying attention to
downsides negatives
modest benefits small advantages
overshadow stronger than
legitimate threats real risks
most commonly cited advantages drawbacks talked about the most
economic related to the economy
argument debate
allowing companies permitting corporations
operate across national borders work in various countries
boon benefit
consumers customers
national economies money earned in a country
in the last several decades last 20-30 years
Asian from Asia
allowed permitted
foreign investment money from other countries
stimulating making grow
economic growth countries making more money, higher GDP
variety different kinds of
products things that are sold
contribute add ot
in the form of as/made up of
taxes money paid to the government
employmentopportunities job chances
exploitive take advantage of
driven local businesses made small businesses
bankruptcy out of business
overall impact whole effect
average person normal citizen
uncertain not clear
apparent cultural advantages seeming benefits for art
all around the world globally
experience watching/viewing
latest Hollywood movies new films at the cinema
listen hear
artists people who make music, films
Spotify application for streaming music
undoubtedly influences definitely affects
encourages motivates
produce quality content make good stuff
nonetheless regardless
foster engender
harmful homogeneity everything the same in a bad way
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 p____________s of g_________________n j__________y i__________g the d_____________s. In my opinion, m______________s should not o_______________________________________s.
The m___________________________s of globalization are e____________c. The a___________t here is that by a_______________________s to o_____________________________s, this is a b_______n to both c____________s and n______________________s. For example, i________________________s, many A______n countries such as Vietnam and China have a__________d for f______________________t, thereby s_______________g their e_________________h. Individuals can enjoy a v_________y of p_________s from around the world and the companies themselves c___________e i_______________f t____s and e____________________________s. However, many would caution that multinational companies are e_______________e and have d_________________________________s to b______________y. The o_______________t for the a________________n is therefore u__________n.
Globalization also creates a_______________________________s. Individuals from a_________________________d can e______________e the l________________________s and l_______n to their favorite a_________s on applications like S__________y. This u____________________s and e______________s other entertainers to work hard and p_______________________t. N_____________s, it can f_________r a h_______________________y. The film industry is a p________________e of this. The s___________d American s___________e for films and television shows is now c_______d globally and f___________y powerful entertainment s________s such as N_________x. These companies are almost e______________________d in s_________________s, most c___________y crime and action. O___________e, entertainment may become less u________e and no longer s____________________________y.
In conclusion, the cultural and economic advantages of globalization have c_________________________s. It is therefore important for each nation to c____________________e and b_____________e their r_______________p to g___________________y.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 1 letter from the real general training exam on the topic of writing a letter to you a cinema/theatre manager to ask about a jacket/coat that you forgot.
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IELTS Essay: Letter to a Cinema Manager
Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter:
Describe the jacket
Describe where you were seated
Explain what you want to be done
Dear theatre management,
I am writing because I forgot my jacket during a recent showing at your cinema. The jacket is made from handmade hemp so it is rough and very distinctive. It is dyed blue and there is embroidery on the sleeves of brightly colored flowers.
I was in cinema 6 for the afternoon session of King Kong. I ordered my tickets online beforehand and I just double-checked to confirm that my friend and I were seated in row K, seats 12 and 13, near the center of the cinema.
I would advise you to check under the chairs in the cinema and in your lost and found section. If you are able to locate my jacket, please give me a phone call at 781-334-5054 and I will drive over to pick it up. If it is more convenient, you can also mail it to the return address on this envelope.
Thank you for your assistance.
Regards,
Jeremy
Analysis
1. Dear theatre management,
2. I am writing because I forgot my jacket during a recent showing at your cinema. 3. The jacket is made from handmade hemp so it is rough and very distinctive. 4. It is dyed blue and there is embroidery on the sleeves of brightly colored flowers.
Address the letter to someone.
You can begin with a greeting.
Include the first bullet point.
Add in some more detail if you want.
1. I was in cinema 6 for the afternoon session of King Kong. 2. I ordered my tickets online beforehand and I just double-checked to confirm that my friend and I were seated in row K, seats 12 and 13, near the center of the cinema.
Begin to develop the second point.
Add more detail to it.
1. I would advise you to check under the chairs in the cinema and in your lost and found section. 2. If you are able to locate my jacket, please give me a phone call at 781-334-5054 and I will drive over to pick it up. 3. If it is more convenient, you can also mail it to the return address on this envelope.
4. Thank you for your assistance.
5. Regards,
6. Jeremy
Develop the last point.
Keep developing it.
The more detail, the better!
Add an ending sentence.
Use a phrase like regards or sincerely.
Write your name at the end of the letter.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take notes on a piece of paper to aid memory retention.
Dear theatre management,
I am writing because I forgot my jacket during a recent showing at your cinema. The jacket is made from handmade hemp so it is rough and very distinctive. It is dyed blue and there is embroidery on the sleeves of brightly colored flowers.
I was in cinema 6 for the afternoon session of King Kong. I ordered my tickets online beforehand and I just double-checked to confirm that my friend and I were seated in row K, seats 12 and 13, near the center of the cinema.
I would advise you to check under the chairs in the cinema and in your lost and found section. If you are able to locate my jacket, please give me a phone call at 781-334-5054 and I will drive over to pick it up. If it is more convenient, you can also mail it to the return address on this envelope.
Thank you for your assistance.
Regards,
Jeremy
Answers
Practice writing sentences with the words below on a piece of paper:
management the people in charge
I am writing because my intention is
forgot don’t remember
jacket coat
recent showing shown not that long ago
handmade hemp made from the hemp plant
rough not smooth
distinctive unique
dyed blue the color is blue
embroidery hand-stitched images
sleeves where your arms go in a shirt/jacket
brightly colored flowers strong colors for the plants/flowers
afternoon session showing after noon
ordered purchased
online beforehand on the internet before the show
double-checked looked again
confirm make sure
row line of seats
near next to
center in the middle
advise give advice
check under the chairs look under the seats
lost and found section area where you put missing items
I__________________e I f__________t my j________t during a r______________g at your cinema. The jacket is made from h_________________p so it is r________h and very d____________e. It is d___________e and there is e____________y on the s__________s of b______________________s.
I was in cinema 6 for the a__________________n of King Kong. I o__________d my tickets o________________d and I just d________________d to c____________m that my friend and I were seated in r___w K, seats 12 and 13, n____r the c__________r of the cinema.
I would a_______e you to c_____________________s in the cinema and in your l________________________n. If you are able to l_________e my jacket, please g______________________l at 781-334-5054 and I will d_____________r to p_________________p. If it is more c_______________t, you can also m________t to the r_________________s on this e_____________e.
T_________________________e.
Regards,
Jeremy
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of whether or not newspapers are still the most important source of news from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: Newspapers as the Most Important News Source
Although more and more people read news on the Internet, newspapers will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that despite the rise in consumption of online news, newspapers will always be the primary news source for most. In my opinion, though newspapers may remain more trustworthy, online news will surely only become more popular in the future.
Those who argue for the primacy of newspapers point out their reputations. Before publication, newspaper articles are researched thoroughly, often for several months, by accomplished and professional writers who then pass their articles on to editors who verify the information and approve inclusion in the next edition. Most individuals are dimly aware of this process and therefore more likely to carefully read and trust reputable papers like The New York Times and Washington Post. This stands in marked contrast to online news which is written hastily and published instantly, often with the intended purpose of generating clicks and advertising revenue rather than accurately informing their audience.
Nonetheless, the majority of people already receive most news from sources other than newspapers. This includes television and podcasts, but websites and social media now dominate the media landscape. Most individuals find articles through websites like Facebook and Twitter that allow for the direct posting of links, which can then redirect users to a primary news source. Other more popular social media, including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, are more likely to aggregate and summarize or respond to recent news stories. Their potential audience is far wider than the dwindling circulations of physical newspapers.
In conclusion, despite the reliability of newspapers, there is little that can curb the growing ubiquity of online news. Individuals must therefore be more discerning as to which influencers they trust.
Analysis
1. Some believe that despite the rise in consumption of online news, newspapers will always be the primary news source for most. 2. In my opinion, though newspapers may remain more trustworthy, online news will surely only become more popular in the future.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who argue for the primacy of newspapers point out their reputations. 2. Before publication, newspaper articles are researched thoroughly, often for several months, by accomplished and professional writers who then pass their articles on to editors who verify the information and approve inclusion in the next edition. 3. Most individuals are dimly aware of this process and therefore more likely to carefully read and trust reputable papers like The New York Times and Washington Post. 4. This stands in marked contrast to online news which is written hastily and published instantly, often with the intended purpose of generating clicks and advertising revenue rather than accurately informing their audience.
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.
1. Nonetheless, the majority of people already receive most news from sources other than newspapers. 2. This includes television and podcasts, but websites and social media now dominate the media landscape. 3. Most individuals find articles through websites like Facebook and Twitter that allow for the direct posting of links, which can then redirect users to a primary news source. 4. Other more popular social media, including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, are more likely to aggregate and summarize or respond to recent news stories. 5. Their potential audience is far wider than the dwindling circulations of physical newspapers.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Continue developing it…
as fully as possible!
1. In conclusion, despite the reliability of newspapers, there is little that can curb the growing ubiquity of online news. 2. Individuals must therefore be more discerning as to which influencers they trust.
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 despite the rise in consumption of online news, newspapers will always be the primary news source for most. In my opinion, though newspapers may remain more trustworthy, online news will surely only become more popular in the future.
Those who argue for the primacy of newspapers point out their reputations. Before publication, newspaper articles are researched thoroughly, often for several months, by accomplished and professional writers who then pass their articles on to editors who verify the information and approve inclusion in the next edition. Most individuals are dimly aware of this process and therefore more likely to carefully read and trustreputable papers like The New York Times and Washington Post. This stands in marked contrast to online news which is written hastily and published instantly, often with the intended purpose of generating clicks and advertising revenue rather thanaccurately informing their audience.
Nonetheless, the majority of people already receive most news from sources other than newspapers. This includes television and podcasts, but websites and social media now dominate the media landscape. Most individuals find articles through websites like Facebook and Twitter that allow for the direct posting of links, which can then redirect users to a primary news source. Other more popular social media, including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, are more likely to aggregate and summarize or respond to recent news stories. Their potential audience is far wider than the dwindling circulations of physical newspapers.
In conclusion, despite the reliability of newspapers, there is little that can curb the growing ubiquity of online news. Individuals must therefore be more discerning as to which influencers they trust.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
despite regardless of
rise increase
consumption reading
online news websites, social media
newspapers where you read the news, physical papers
primary news source main way of getting news
remain stay
trustworthy can be trusted
surely definitely
argue claim
primacy importance, dominance
point out argue
reputations how people trust them
publication release
researched thoroughly lots of time preparing
several months 3 – 4 months
accomplished experienced
professional qualified
pass their articles on give their writing to
editors people who check articles
verify make sure it is true
information what is in the article
approve inclusion allow it to be published
next edition next issue
dimly aware kind of know about
process way it is done
carefully read spend time reading
trustreputable papers believe in professional newspapers
The New York Times the most trusted newspaper
Washington Post another trusted newspaper
stands in marked contrast to is clearly different from
hastily quickly and without care
published instantly released right away
intended purpose the reason they are written
generating clicks getting people to open them up
advertising revenue money from ads
rather than instead of
accurately informing conveying correct information
audience readers
nonetheless regardless
majority most of
receive most news get their news
other than besides
includes has inside
podcasts people talking online
social media Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.
dominate have power over
media landscape news and papers generally
articles stories
direct posting put it right on there
links a redirect to another website
redirect users send to another site
primary news source main way to get news
aggregate summarize and combine
summarize sum up
respond to answer
potential audience possible readers/viewers
far wider much larger
dwindling circulations less and less people subscribing
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 d___________e the r____e in c_________________n of o________________s, n______________s will always be the p____________________e for most. In my opinion, though newspapers may r____________n more t______________y, online news will s________y only become more popular in the future.
Those who a________e for the p__________y of newspapers p__________t their r______________s. Before p____________n, newspaper articles are r___________________y, often for s_____________________s, by a________________d and p_________________l writers who then p__________________n to e__________s who v______y the i_______________n and a____________________n in the n_______________n. Most individuals are d___________e of this p_________s and therefore more likely to c____________________d and t____________________________s like T______________________s and W___________________t. This s________________________________o online news which is written h___________y and p_______________________y, often with the i__________________e of g____________________s and a__________________e r__________________na______________________g their a____________e.
N_______________s, the m____________y of people already r________________s from sources o_____________n newspapers. This i___________s television and p___________s, but websites and s_____________a now d___________e the m___________________e. Most individuals find a_________s through websites like Facebook and Twitter that allow for the d________________g of l_______s, which can then r_______________s to a p____________________e. Other more popular social media, including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, are more likely to a____________e and s________________e or r_____________o recent news stories. Their p_______________e is f______________r than the d______________________s of p____________________s.
In conclusion, d________e the r____________y of newspapers, there is l____________________b the g__________________y of online news. Individuals must t____________e be more d_____________g as to which i_________________s they trust.
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 1 sample answer essay on the topic of social media presences for small, medium, and large businesses in the UK from the real IELTS exam.
IELTS Essay Task 1: Social Media Presence for Businesses
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of businesses in the UK who had a social media presence from 2012 to 2016.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Essay: Social Media Presence for Businesses
The bar chart displays data concerning the social media presence of small, medium and large businesses in the UK between 2012 and 2016. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that figures for all types of businesses grew despite a widespread and significant pullback in 2015. Large businesses increased the least yet had by far the greatest presence each individual year.
In terms of small businesses, less than 30% (the lowest data point on the chart) had a social media presence in 2012. This number then rose to 35% by 2014, before a pullback to 30%, and a final surge to fewer than 50% with a presence to end the period. The trend for medium-sized businesses was similar, beginning at 31%, rising significantly to slightly under 50% in 2013 and 2014, falling to 30% in 2015, before finally growing to 52% by 2016.
The proportions for large businesses were more than double small and medium enterprises to begin the period (78%). This figure largely plateaued until 2015 when it fell to its nadir of 51%, preceding a final recovery to 79% in 2016.
Analysis
1. The bar chart displays data concerning the social media presence of small, medium and large businesses in the UK between 2012 and 2016. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that figures for all types of businesses grew despite a widespread and significant pullback in 2015. 3. Large businesses increased the least yet had by far the greatest presence each individual year.
Paraphrase what the bar chart shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences.
You might need a second sentence for your overview.
1. In terms of small businesses, less than 30% (the lowest data point on the chart) had a social media presence in 2012. 2. This number then rose to 35% by 2014, before a pullback to 30%, and a final surge to fewer than 50% with a presence to end the period. 3. The trend for medium-sized businesses was similar, beginning at 31%, rising significantly to slightly under 50% in 2013 and 2014, falling to 30% in 2015, before finally growing to 52% by 2016.
Begin writing about the data for the first category.
Describe the next area and compare it to the area before.
Continue describing the data.
1. The proportions for large businesses were more than double small and medium enterprises to begin the period (78%). 2. This figure largely plateaued until 2015 when it fell to its nadir of 51%, preceding a final recovery to 79% in 2016.
Write about the final other parts of the bar chart – include everything!
There is a lot of data in this one but try to get to all of it.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take some notes on a piece of paper to aid your memory:
The bar chart displays data concerning the social media presence of small, medium and large businesses in the UK between 2012 and 2016. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that figures for all types of businesses grew despite a widespread and significant pullback in 2015. Large businesses increased the least yet had by far the greatest presence each individual year.
In terms of small businesses, less than 30% (the lowest data point on the chart) had a social media presence in 2012. This number then rose to 35% by 2014, before a pullback to 30%, and a final surge to fewer than 50% with a presence to end the period. The trend for medium-sized businesses was similar, beginning at 31%, rising significantly toslightly under 50% in 2013 and 2014, falling to 30% in 2015, before finally growing to 52% by 2016.
The proportions for large businesses were more than double small and medium enterprises to begin the period (78%). This figure largely plateaued until 2015 when it fell to its nadir of 51%, preceding a final recovery to 79% in 2016.
Answers
Try to write down or think of an antonym/opposite word for further practice:
displays data shows statistics
concerning having to do with
social media presence how active you are on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.
small, medium and large businesses local and international companies
the UK England, the United Kingdom
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that figures overall
all types of every kind of
grew despite increased regardless of
widespread common throughout
significant pullback big reduction
least yet lowest however still
by far a lot more
greatest biggest
each individual year every single year in question
in terms of when it comes to
less than lower compared to
lowest the least
rose increased
final surge last increase
fewer than less than
to end the period at the end of the time surveyed
trend pattern
medium-sized not too big or small
similar almost the same
beginning at starting at
rising significantly to increasing a lot to
slightly under a little less than
falling to decreasing to
before finally prior to a last
proportions percentages
more than double 200%+
enterprises companies
to begin the period at the start
largely plateaued until mostly stay the same up to
Remember and fill in the blanks. Note it on a piece of paper so you can remember better:
The bar chart d_____________________________g the s______________________e of s______________________________s in t________K between 2012 and 2016. L________________________________________________________________s for a______________f businesses g_____________e a w___________d and s____________k in 2015. Large businesses increased the l________t had b______r the g__________t presence e__________________r.
I______________f small businesses, l____________n 30% (the l_________t data point on the chart) had a social media presence in 2012. This number then r_____e to 35% by 2014, before a pullback to 30%, and a f___________e to f____________n 50% with a presence t_________________d. The t_______d for m_______________d businesses was s__________r, b_____________t 31%, r________________________os________________r 50% in 2013 and 2014, f_____________o 30% in 2015, b____________y growing to 52% by 2016.
The p______________s for large businesses were m_______________e small and medium e_____________s t__________________d (78%). This figure l_______________________l 2015 when it f_____l to its n_________r of at 51%, p___________g a final r__________y to 79% in 2016.
Listening Practice
Listen to the related topic below and practice with these activities:
Here are the questions – comment your answers below for some feedback!
What kind of flowers do you know?
Are there any flowers that have special meanings in your country?
Have you ever planted any flowers?
Have you sent flowers to others?
Here is a preview to the answer for the first one:
What kind of flowers do you know?
I wouldn’t say I’m a big flower person but naturally I recognize roses, lilies, sunflowers – the famous ones, haha. In my hometown in the spring tourists flock there to see the flowers blooming – the plum blossom, cherry blossoms and so on. Taking selfies with flowers is one of the biggest national pastimes in China.
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