This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of extinction from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: Extinction
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaurs, dodos, etc.). There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some today argue that humanity should not interfere with the extinction of other species. In my opinion, this was a more legitimate argument in the past, when mankind was not the primary driving force behind this phenomenon.
Throughout history, extinction has been part of natural selection and evolution. Creatures such as the dinosaurs disappeared due to a likely cataclysmic event, but in more recent history, less adaptable species have also gone extinct. Humanity, in these cases, played either no role or one commensurate with the rest of nature. This can be seen as necessary to the work of nature. Certain species develop and prosper, while other ones do not and perish. A modern, compassionate public might view this as inhumane, but the indifferent cruelty in nature has served the historic purpose of maintaining a healthy, thriving, and diverse ecosystem.
However, contemporary human dominance must be accompanied by a larger share of responsibility. Mankind is no longer one animal among many, but the dominant species whose actions affect the majority of other animals. The most pertinent examples of this relate to deforestation and climate change. In order to sustain booming populations, production has stripped bare sections of the earth, decimating natural habitats and plunging thousands of species to the brink of extinction. The causal role of human industry necessitates taking responsibility. Moreover, there are simple steps that could be taken to preserve species and curb the effects of human progress. If countries collectively committed to moderate conservation efforts, then the earth could be restored to a more natural equilibrium.
In conclusion, though humanity was not at fault for past extinctions, the current influence of industry means that we should now take responsibility for biological diversity. Once a species disappears, it will never return.
Analysis
1. Some today argue that humanity should not interfere with the extinction of other species. 2. In my opinion, this was a more legitimate argument in the past, when mankind was not the primary driving force behind this phenomenon.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Throughout history, extinction has been part of natural selection and evolution. 2. Creatures such as the dinosaurs disappeared due to a likely cataclysmic event, but in more recent history, less adaptable species have also gone extinct. 3. Humanity, in these cases, played either no role or one commensurate with the rest of nature. 4. This can be seen as necessary to the work of nature. 5. Certain species develop and prosper, while other ones do not and perish. 6. A modern, compassionate public might view this as inhumane, but the indifferent cruelty in nature has served the historic purpose of maintaining a healthy, thriving, and diverse ecosystem.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific examples.
Keep developing it fully.
Stay focused on the same main idea.
Conclude with a strong statement.
1. However, contemporary human dominance must be accompanied by a larger share of responsibility. 2. Mankind is no longer one animal among many, but the dominant species whose actions affect the majority of other animals. 3. The most pertinent examples of this relate to deforestation and climate change. 4. In order to sustain booming populations, production has stripped bare sections of the earth, decimating natural habitats and plunging thousands of species to the brink of extinction. 5. The causal role of human industry necessitates taking responsibility. 6. Moreover, there are simple steps that could be taken to preserve species and curb the effects of human progress. 7. If countries collectively committed to moderate conservation efforts, then the earth could be restored to a more natural equilibrium.
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 fully!
Vary short and long sentences.
Add in more detail and results.
The further you extend your ideas, the better.
1. In conclusion, though humanity was not at fault for past extinctions, the current influence of industry means that we should now take responsibility for biological diversity. 2. Once a species disappears, it will never return.
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 today argue that humanity should not interfere with the extinction of other species. In my opinion, this was a more legitimate argument in the past, when mankind was not the primary driving force behind this phenomenon.
Throughout history, extinction has been part of natural selection and evolution. Creatures such as the dinosaurs disappeared due to a likely cataclysmic event, but in more recent history, less adaptable species have also gone extinct. Humanity, in these cases, played either no role or one commensurate with the rest of nature. This can be seen as necessary to the work of nature. Certain species develop and prosper, while other ones do not and perish. A modern, compassionate public might view this as inhumane, but the indifferent cruelty in nature has served the historic purpose of maintaining a healthy, thriving, and diverse ecosystem.
However, contemporary human dominance must be accompanied by a larger share of responsibility. Mankind is no longer one animal among many, but the dominant species whose actions affect the majority of other animals. The most pertinent examples of this relate to deforestation and climate change. In order to sustain booming populations, production has stripped bare sections of the earth, decimating natural habitats and plunging thousands of species to the brink of extinction. The causal role of human industry necessitates taking responsibility. Moreover, there are simple steps that could be taken to preserve species and curb the effects of human progress. If countries collectively committed to moderate conservation efforts, then the earth could be restored to a more natural equilibrium.
In conclusion, though humanity was not at fault for past extinctions, the current influence of industry means that we should now take responsibility for biological diversity. Once a species disappears, it will never return.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
humanity mankind
interfere get in the way of
extinction an animal species completely disappearing
species kind of animal
legitimate argument justified ideas
mankind humanity
primary driving force behind main source of
phenomenon happening
throughout all the way through
natural selection the way animals evolve
evolution how animals change over time
disappeared gone away
due to a likely because of probably
cataclysmic event big problem
in more recent history in the last few decades or so
less adaptable not as flexible
gone extinct completely gone
in these cases in these instances
played either no role had no effect in it
commensurate equal to
rest of nature all other plants and animals
necessary needed
develop change over time
prosper flourish
perish die out
modern new
compassionate public caring people
view opinion
inhumane cruel
indifferent cruelty not caring and mean
served did its part
historic purpose reason throughout history/the past
maintaining keeping up
thriving flourishing
diverse ecosystem lots of different plants and animals
contemporary human dominance recent era of mankind ruling
accompanied by along with
larger share of responsibility more duty
no longer not anymore
dominant most powerful
majority most of
pertinent relevant
relate to have to do with
deforestation cutting down forests
climate change global warming
sustain booming populations feed more and more people
stripped bare everything taken away
sections of the earth parts of the world
decimating natural habitats destroying animal homes
plunging thousands of species making many animals disappear
brink of extinction nearly gone
causal role the one that made it happen
necessitates requires
simple steps basic actions
preserve species keep animals live
curb the effects of human progress limit the impact of mankind
collectively committed altogether decided to
moderate conservation efforts minor changes to policies
restored to brought back to
more natural equilibrium more equal and balanced
at fault their responsibility
biological diversity different kinds of plants and animals
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 today argue that h______________y should not i_______________e with the e____________n of other s___________s. In my opinion, this was a more l______________________t in the past, when m___________d was not the p______________________________d this p_______________n.
T_______________t history, extinction has been part of n_______________n and e______________n. Creatures such as the dinosaurs d__________________________y c___________________t, but i______________________y, l___________________e species have also g___________________t. Humanity, i__________________s, p_____________________e or one c________________e with the r_______________e. This can be seen as n______________y to the work of nature. Certain species d___________p and p___________r, while other ones do not and p_________h. A m____________n, c____________________________c might v______w this as i___________e, but the i____________________y in nature has s________d the h__________________e of m______________g a healthy, t____________g, and d___________________m.
However, c_________________________________e must be a__________________y a l_____________________________y. Mankind is n____________r one animal among many, but the d_____________t species whose actions affect the m___________y of other animals. The most p_______________t examples of this r__________________________n and c__________________e. In order to s_________________________________s, production has s______________________________________h, d_________________________s and p____________________________s to the b__________________n. The c____________e of human industry n_______________s taking responsibility. Moreover, there are s_________________s that could be taken to p__________________s and c_________________________________s. If countries c_____________________d to m_________________________s, then the earth could be r_____________o a m__________________________m.
In conclusion, though humanity was not a__________t for past extinctions, the current influence of industry means that we should now take responsibility for b____________________y. Once a species disappears, it will never r________n.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic in the video below and practice with these activities:
Practice with the related IELTS essay topic below:
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of the effects of advertising from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: Effects of Advertisements
People are annoyed or entertained by advertising but they are not affected by advertisements when making shopping decisions.
To what extent you agree or disagree?
Many believe that advertising does not influence actual buying decisions. In my opinion, though this may be true in the majority of instances, advertising is nonetheless extremely effective.
Those who feel that advertising serves little useful purpose can point to the most typical response from consumers. Whether they are on the internet, on television, or in real life, most individuals endeavor to skip or ignore ads. There are only isolated cases when a shopper will see an ad and as a direct result make a purchase. For example, YouTube advertisements have included a feature to “skip ads” that has become an automatic response from nearly every viewer. Even when forced to watch ads, such as in the cinema before a film starts, consumers are unlikely to remember the products or services and there is a strong chance they will take out their phones to completely shut out distracting commercials.
Nonetheless, advertisements have a limited yet powerful efficacy. The strongest evidence for this comes from the enduring health of the advertising industry. This flourishing is because advertisements only need to yield results occasionally in order to be successful. For example, a fast food company such as McDonald’s or KFC might run an advertisement with the profitable expectation of only converting 1% of viewers, accepting the 99% failure rate as part of the business. Moreover, the 1% who make an immediate purchase are only one piece of the overall strategy. Advertising raises brand awareness and may lead to later consumption and even have a subliminal effect that is difficult to trace.
In conclusion, advertising is not designed to effective at all times but instead to slowly influence and achieve the occasional success. In the aggregate, it is worthwhile for corporations to advertise even if the most common outcome is to be ignored.
Analysis
1. Many believe that advertising does not influence actual buying decisions. 2. In my opinion, though this may be true in the majority of instances, advertising is nonetheless extremely effective.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who feel that advertising serves little useful purpose can point to the most typical response from consumers. 2. Whether they are on the internet, on television, or in real life, most individuals endeavor to skip or ignore ads. 3. There are only isolated cases when a shopper will see an ad and as a direct result make a purchase. 4. For example, YouTube advertisements have included a feature to “skip ads” that has become an automatic response from nearly every viewer. 5. Even when forced to watch ads, such as in the cinema before a film starts, consumers are unlikely to remember the products or services and there is a strong chance they will take out their phones to completely shut out distracting commercials.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific examples.
Keep developing it fully.
You can have some long sentences like this to really argue your point.
1. Nonetheless, advertisements have a limited yet powerful efficacy. 2. The strongest evidence for this comes from the enduring health of the advertising industry. 3. This flourishing is because advertisements only need to yield results occasionally in order to be successful. 4. For example, a fast food company such as McDonald’s or KFC might run an advertisement with the profitable expectation of only converting 1% of viewers, accepting the 99% failure rate as part of the business. 5. Moreover, the 1% who make an immediate purchase are only one piece of the overall strategy. 6. Advertising raises brand awareness and may lead to later consumption and even have a subliminal effect that is difficult to trace.
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!
This paragraph can be slightly longer since you agree with it.
1. In conclusion, advertising is not designed to effective at all times but instead to slowly influence and achieve the occasional success. 2. In the aggregate, it is worthwhile for corporations to advertise even if the most common outcome is to be ignored.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Many believe that advertising does not influence actual buying decisions. In my opinion, though this may be true in the majority of instances, advertising is nonetheless extremely effective.
Those who feel that advertising serves little useful purpose can point to the most typical response from consumers. Whether they are on the internet, on television, or in real life, most individuals endeavor to skip or ignore ads. There are only isolated cases when a shopper will see an ad and as a direct result make a purchase. For example, YouTube advertisements have included a feature to “skip ads” that has become an automatic response from nearly every viewer. Even when forced to watch ads, such as in the cinema before a film starts, consumers are unlikely to remember the products or services and there is a strong chance they will take out their phones to completely shut out distracting commercials.
Nonetheless, advertisements have a limited yet powerful efficacy. The strongest evidence for this comes from the enduring health of the advertising industry. This flourishing is because advertisements only need to yield resultsoccasionally in order to be successful. For example, a fast food company such as McDonald’s or KFC might run an advertisement with the profitable expectation of only converting 1% of viewers, accepting the 99% failure rate as part of the business. Moreover, the 1% who make an immediate purchase are only one piece of the overall strategy. Advertising raises brand awareness and may lead to later consumption and even have a subliminal effect that is difficult to trace.
In conclusion, advertising is not designed to effective at all times but instead to slowly influence and achieve the occasional success. In the aggregate, it is worthwhile for corporations to advertise even if the most common outcome is to be ignored.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
advertising commercials, banner ads, pop-ups, etc.
influence impact, affect
actual real
buying decisions consumer choices
though this may be true in the majority of instances this might be the case most of the time
nonetheless regardless of
extremely effective very impactful
serves little useful purpose doesn’t have much impact
most typical response most common action
consumers people who buy things
endeavor try hard
skip go past
ignore not pay attention to
isolated cases individual situations
shopper buyer
as a direct result the clear effect
purchase buying something
included also has
feature an element of a product
automatic response without thinking action
nearly every viewer almost everyone watching
forced made to
unlikely probably not going to happen
services such as delivery, taxis, online streaming, etc.
strong chance lots of likelihood
completely shut out distracting commercials ignore 100% annoying ads
limited not wide and complete
powerful efficacy real effect
strongest evidence greatest support
comes from results from
enduring health continue to work
industry field or area
flourishing doing really well
yield results are successful
occasionally sometimes
run an advertisement play or make a commercial, ad
profitable expectation think they will make money from it
converting making successful acquisitions
accepting being content with
failure rate as part of not being successful as a piece of
moreover also
immediate purchase buying right away
piece part
overall strategy whole aim
raises brand awareness make people know more about your company/product
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Many believe that a_____________g does not i_______________________________s. In my opinion, t__________________________________________________s, advertising is n______________s e_____________________e.
Those who feel that advertising s_________________________e can point to the m_____________________e from c______________s. Whether they are on the internet, on television, or in real life, most individuals e____________r to s_____p or i__________e ads. There are only i______________s when a s____________r will see an ad and a___________________t make a p___________e. For example, YouTube advertisements have i___________d a f__________e to “skip ads” that has become an a______________________e from n____________________r. Even when f________d to watch ads, such as in the cinema before a film starts, consumers are u___________y to remember the products or s_________s and there is a s_______________e they will take out their phones to c____________________________________________s.
Nonetheless, advertisements have a l__________d yet p_________________y. The s_____________________e for this c____________m the e_________________h of the advertising i___________y. This f_______________g is because advertisements only need to y_____________so___________y in order to be successful. For example, a fast food company such as McDonald’s or KFC might r_______________________t with the p______________________n of only c____________g 1% of viewers, a__________g the 99% f____________e a_____________f the business. M____________r, the 1% who make an i_____________________e are only one p______e of the o________________y. Advertising r____________________s and may lead to later consumption and even have a s___________________t that is difficult to t________e.
In conclusion, advertising is not designed to effective a_____________s but instead to s_______________e and a__________e the occasional success. I_____________________e, it is w_______________e for corporations to advertise e________f the m________________________e is to be i_________d.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic in the video below and practice with these activities:
This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of more crimes being committed by youngsters from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: Crime Amongst Youngsters
In many countries, crimes rates amongst younger people has been rising.
Discuss the causes and solutions for this problem.
Criminal rates among younger offenders have been rising in certain countries. In my opinion, this is largely due to individual economic factors and the best solutions are related to ensuring stable employment for the majority of citizens.
The primary reasons for rises in youth crime are economic. There has been a persistent global recession in many nations since the world economic crisis of 2008. For example, countries such as Greece have been struggling for many years to reestablish core industries and stimulate economic growth to sustain high living standards. When the economy is in decline and fewer jobs are available, crime rates naturally rise as a result. This has been exacerbated in the last 2 years as Covid-19 has decimated national economies and put millions out of work. Young people with little savings are often the most vulnerable since they have fewer employable skills and less work experience.
Crime rates among younger individuals will recede with economic stimulus plans directed at job creation and education. The countries that have been able to survive and prosper during economic uncertainty tend to be those with mature economies, flexible governments, and a well-educated populace. In northern Europe, for instance, welfare states were able to support the underprivileged and many citizens with university degrees only had to wait in order for business to stabilize. The result of individuals having jobs is the motive for crime disappears in the vast majority of cases and police can focus on less common causes such as mental illness, greed, and jealousy.
In conclusion, the rise in youth crimes in a period of imperiled economies can be countered by government initiatives aimed at this same underlying cause. Addressing the symptoms of crime is simply a short-term solution.
Analysis
1. Criminal rates among younger offenders have been rising in certain countries. 2. In my opinion, this is largely due to individual economic factors and the best solutions are related to ensuring stable employment for the majority of citizens.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. The primary reasons for rises in youth crime are economic. 2. There has been a persistent global recession in many nations since the world economic crisis of 2008. 3. For example, countries such as Greece have been struggling for many years to reestablish core industries and stimulate economic growth to sustain high living standards. 4. When the economy is in decline and fewer jobs are available, crime rates naturally rise as a result. 5. This has been exacerbated in the last 2 years as Covid-19 has decimated national economies and put millions out of work. 6. Young people with little savings are often the most vulnerable since they have fewer employable skills and less work experience.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific examples.
Keep developing it fully.
Stay focused on the same main idea.
Conclude with a strong statement.
1. Crime rates among younger individuals will recede with economic stimulus plans directed at job creation and education. 2. The countries that have been able to survive and prosper during economic uncertainty tend to be those with mature economies, flexible governments, and a well-educated populace. 3. In northern Europe, for instance, welfare states were able to support the underprivileged and many citizens with university degrees only had to wait in order for business to stabilize. 4. The result of individuals having jobs is the motive for crime disappears in the vast majority of cases and police can focus on less common causes such as mental illness, greed, and jealousy.
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 fully!
1. In conclusion, the rise in youth crimes in a period of imperiled economies can be countered by government initiatives aimed at this same underlying cause. 2. Addressing the symptoms of crime is simply a short-term solution.
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.
Criminal rates among younger offenders have been rising in certain countries. In my opinion, this is largely due to individual economic factors and the best solutions are related to ensuring stable employment for the majority of citizens.
The primary reasons for rises in youth crime are economic. There has been a persistent global recession in many nations since the world economic crisis of 2008. For example, countries such as Greece have been struggling for many years to reestablish core industries and stimulate economic growth to sustain high living standards. When the economy is in decline and fewer jobs are available, crime rates naturally rise as a result. This has been exacerbated in the last 2 years as Covid-19 has decimated national economies and put millions out of work. Young people with little savings are often the most vulnerable since they have fewer employable skills and less work experience.
Crime rates among younger individuals will recede with economic stimulus plans directedat job creation and education. The countries that have been able to survive and prosper during economic uncertainty tend to be those with mature economies, flexible governments, and a well-educated populace. In northern Europe, for instance, welfare states were able to support the underprivileged and many citizens with university degrees only had to wait in order for business to stabilize. The result of individuals having jobs is the motive for crime disappears in the vast majority of cases and police can focus on less common causes such as mental illness, greed, and jealousy.
In conclusion, the rise in youth crimes in a period of imperiled economies can be countered by government initiatives aimed at this same underlying cause. Addressing the symptoms of crime is simply a short-term solutions.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
criminal rates number of people committing crimes
younger offenders youths committing crimes
rising growing
certain specific
largely mostly
due to because of
individual economic factors isolated problems related to business
related to concerning
ensuring making sure of
stable employment consistent jobs
majority most of
primary reasons main causes
persistent global recession consistent economies shrinking
world economic crisis of 2008 big problem with finances, recession
struggling having difficulty with
reestablish core industries start back up important businesses
stimulate economic growth encourage business growth
sustain high living standards keep quality of life high
in decline going down
fewer less
available out there that can be taken
naturally of course
as a result the outcome is
exacerbated hurting
decimated hurt
put millions out of work lots of people jobless
little savings not much money in the bank
vulnerable weak
fewer employable skills not as many abilities to help you get a job
less work experience not as much time working in the past
recede begin to disappear
economic stimulus plans action to pump money into the economy
directedat aimed at
survive get by
prosper during economic uncertainty do well when the economy is bad
mature fully developed
flexible governments nations responding well to events
well-educated populace smart citizens
northern Europe countries like Sweden, Denmark, Germany, etc.
welfare states countries that support citizens a lot
support help
underprivileged poor
stabilize make sure it is ok
motive reason
disappears goes away
vast majority of cases most instances
less common causes not as popular reasons
mental illness sick in the head
greed desiring money
jealousy envy
period time
imperiled economies economies in trouble
countered by resolved by
initiatives actions, proposals, laws
aimed at with the purpose of
underlying cause foundational reason
addressing dealing with
symptoms what comes from a disease – not the cause itself, effects
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:
C_________________s among y_________________s have been r_______g in c_______n countries. In my opinion, this is l________y d_______o i______________________s and the best solutions are r____________o e_____________g s______________________t for the m___________y of citizens.
The p__________________s for rises in youth crime are economic. There has been a p_________________________n in many nations since the w______________________________8. For example, countries such as Greece have been s____________g for many years to r__________________________s and s_________________________________h to s_________________________________s. When the economy is i______________e and f________r jobs are a__________e, crime rates n______________y rise a____________t. This has been e______________d in the last 2 years as Covid-19 has d____________d national economies and p________________________k. Young people with l_________________s are often the most v____________e since they have f________________________s and l_______________________e.
Crime rates among younger individuals will r___________e with e_______________________s d_____________t job creation and education. The countries that have been able to s_____________e and p________________________________________y tend to be those with m_________e economies, f__________________________s, and a w______________________e. In n____________________e, for instance, w__________________s were able to s__________t the u__________________d and many citizens with university degrees only had to wait in order for business to s_________e. The result of individuals having jobs is the m_________e for crime d____________s in the v___________________________s and police can focus on l_____________________s such as m___________________s, g______d, and j_________y.
In conclusion, the rise in youth crimes in a p________d of i____________________s can be c__________________y government i_________________________t this same u__________________e. A_____________g the s______________s of crime is simply a s______________________s.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 1 letter from the real general training exam on the topic of complaining about problems related to a roommate.
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IELTS Essay: Roommate Letter
You live with a roommate at university but you have trouble studying because of a problem related to your roommate. Write a letter to an administrator at your university and include:
Who you are
The problem
What you suggest they do
To whom it may concern,
My name is Nhi and I am a 3rd-year medical students currently attending your university and residing in the Williams dormitory along the south border of campus. I just transferred here after completing my first 2 years at Sonoma College.
I am writing because there is an issue with my assigned roommate related to being inconsiderate. The problem is that my roommate keeps very unusual sleeping hours. She often arrives home late and is very noisy entering the room. Oftentimes she will begin to watch a movie or play music late at night and wake me up. I have tried to talk to her but she has not changed her habits so far.
I am writing because I would like someone in a position of authority to issue her a warning and, if that fails, I need a new room or roommate. I hope that this can be resolved simply by having someone speak with her because we get along well otherwise.
Please inform me at your earliest convenience of the steps that will be taken.
Sincerely,
Nhi
Analysis
1. To whom it may concern,
2. My name is Nhi and I am a 3rd-year medical students currently attending your university and residing in the Williams dormitory along the south border of campus. 3. I just transferred here after completing my first 2 years at Sonoma College.
Address the letter to someone.
Include the first bullet point.
Add in some more detail if you want.
1. I am writing because there is an issue with my assigned roommate related to being inconsiderate. 2. The problem is that my roommate keeps very unusual sleeping hours. 3. She often arrives home late and is very noisy entering the room. 4. Oftentimes she will begin to watch a movie or play music late at night and wake me up. 5. I have tried to talk to her but she has not changed her habits so far.
Begin to develop the second point.
Add more detail to it.
Keep developing it.
Put in as much as possible for a higher task achievement score.
Too much is better than too little.
1. I am writing because I would like someone in a position of authority to issue her a warning and, if that fails, I need a new room or roommate. 2. I hope that this can be resolved simply by having someone speak with her because we get along well otherwise.
3. Please inform me at your earliest convenience of the steps that will be taken.
4. Sincerely,
5. Nhi
Develop the last point.
Keep developing it.
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.
To whom it may concern,
My name is Nhi and I am a 3rd-year medical students currently attending your university and residing in the Williams dormitory along the south border of campus. I just transferred here after completing my first 2 years at Sonoma College.
I am writing because there is an issue with my assigned roommate related to being inconsiderate. The problem is that my roommate keeps very unusual sleeping hours. She often arrives home late and is very noisy entering the room. Oftentimes she will begin to watch a movie or play music late at night and wake me up. I have tried to talk to her but she has not changed her habits so far.
I am writing because I would like someone in a position of authority to issue her a warning and, if that fails, I need a new room or roommate. I hope that this can be resolved simply by having someone speak with her because we get along well otherwise.
Please inform me at your earliest convenience of the steps that will be taken.
Sincerely,
Nhi
Answers
3rd-year junior
currently attending now going to school at
residing in living in
dormitory along rooms for students to stay in next to
border side
transferred moving from one school to another
completing finishing
issue problem
assigned roommate person given to me to live with
related to concerning
inconsiderate not being polite to others
keeps very unusual sleeping hours sleeps at weird times
My name is Nhi and I am a 3________r medical students c_________________g your university and r______________n the Williams d______________g the south b__________r of campus. I just t______________d here after c___________g my first 2 years at Sonoma College.
I am writing because there is an i_______e with my a_____________________e r__________o being i______________e. The problem is that my roommate k__________________________________________s. She often a________s home late and is very n__________________g the room. O____________s she will b________n to watch a movie or play music l_____________t and w____________p. I have tried to talk to her but she has not changed her habits s_______r.
I am writing because I would like someone in a p___________n of a_____________y to i_______e her a w__________g and, i____________s, I need a new room or roommate. I hope that this can be r_______________y by having someone speak with her because we g__________________l o___________e.
Please i_________m me at your e______________________e of the s_______________________n.
S____________y,
Nhi
Listening Practice
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Writing Practice
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You recently stayed at a hotel for a conference with your company and there were several problems with your room. Write to the hotel management to complain. Include
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