Today different types of robots are being developed which can serve as companions and workers to help at work and at home.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, the robotics industry is beginning to penetrate both home and work environments. In my opinion, advances in robotics generally and artificial intelligence more specifically have their merits but are isolating.
Proponents of these innovations point to the eradication of inefficiencies. This applies to both workplaces and homes. At work, there are a range of responsibilities being carried out by humans that could be done by robots ranging from the transportation of goods and photocopying to slightly more robust tasks such as data input and security. As artificial intelligence becomes more self-sufficient it is likely that companies will be able to increase efficiency and humans can prioritise the areas where they most excel. In homes, the situation is similar as robots may be able to take over chores such as washing the dishing and cleaning, freeing up individuals to focus on more pleasurable pastimes.
Nonetheless, the growth of a robotics industry exacerbates a modern trend towards isolation. People today are seemingly more connected than ever before thanks to the internet and social media, however, real world connection is on the decline. The workplace and home are two of the last remaining spaces to build meaningful, interpersonal relationships. A rise in the number of robots, as is the case in Japan where it is now possible to purchase a robot companion, will lead to a concomitant decrease in human relations. It seems unlikely that people would completely stop talking to each other but the pervasiveness of online life can serve as a warning that humanity is only too willing to subsist on one-way, inauthentic relationships.
In conclusion, despite the benefits robots bring for productivity, their isolating effect will make them a negative on level. Individuals must therefore strive to maintain strong human relationships.
Analysis
1. Nowadays, the robotics industry is beginning to penetrate both home and work environments. 2. In my opinion, advances in robotics generally and artificial intelligence more specifically have their merits but are isolating.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Proponents of these innovations point to the eradication of inefficiencies. This applies to both workplaces and homes. 2. At work, there are a range of responsibilities being carried out by humans that could be done by robots ranging from the transportation of goods and photocopying to slightly more robust tasks such as data input and security. 3. As artificial intelligence becomes more self-sufficient it is likely that companies will be able to increase efficiency and humans can prioritise the areas where they most excel. 4. In homes, the situation is similar as robots may be able to take over chores such as washing the dishing and cleaning, freeing up individuals to focus on more pleasurable pastimes.
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.
1. Nonetheless, the growth of a robotics industry exacerbates a modern trend towards isolation. 2. People today are seemingly more connected than ever before thanks to the internet and social media, however, real world connection is on the decline. 3. The workplace and home are two of the last remaining spaces to build meaningful, interpersonal relationships. 4. A rise in the number of robots, as is the case in Japan where it is now possible to purchase a robot companion, will lead to a concomitant decrease in human relations. 5. It seems unlikely that people would completely stop talking to each other but the pervasiveness of online life can serve as a warning that humanity is only too willing to subsist on one-way, inauthentic relationships.
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 benefits robots bring for productivity, their isolating effect will make them a negative on level. 2. Individuals must therefore strive to maintain strong human relationships.
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.
Nowadays, the robotics industry is beginning to penetrate both home and work environments. In my opinion, advances in robotics generally and artificial intelligence more specifically have their merits but are isolating.
Proponents of these innovations point to the eradication of inefficiencies. This applies to both workplaces and homes. At work, there are a range of responsibilities being carried out by humans that could be done by robots ranging from the transportation of goods and photocopying to slightly more robust tasks such as data input and security. As artificial intelligence becomes more self-sufficient it is likely that companies will be able to increase efficiency and humans can prioritise the areas where they most excel. In homes, the situation is similar as robots may be able to take overchores such as washing the dishing and cleaning, freeing up individuals to focus on more pleasurable pastimes.
Nonetheless, the growth of a robotics industry exacerbates a modern trend towards isolation. People today are seemingly more connected than ever before thanks to the internet and social media, however, real world connection is on the decline. The workplace and home are two of the last remaining spaces to build meaningful, interpersonal relationships. A rise in the number of robots, as is the case in Japan where it is now possible to purchase a robot companion, will lead to a concomitant decrease in human relations. It seems unlikely that people would completely stop talking to each other but the pervasiveness of online life can serve as awarning that humanity is only too willing to subsist on one-way, inauthentic relationships.
In conclusion, despite the benefits robots bring for productivity, their isolating effect will make them a negative on level. Individuals must therefore strive to maintain strong human relationships.
Answers
robotics industry companies working in making robots
penetrate enter the markets, spread into
work environments offices, factories, etc.
advances innovations
generally overall
artificial intelligence smart computers/robots
merits benefits
isolating staying all alone
proponents supporters
innovations advances
eradication getting rid of
inefficiencies not making good use of resources
range of responsibilities many different duties
carried out doing them
ranging from including
photocopying making copies of papers
slightly more robust tasks a little more complex duties
data input putting numbers into a computer
security protecting a place
self-sufficient can work on their own
efficiency not wasting resources
prioritise consider more important
most excel do their best work
situation context
take over replace
chores cleaning up at home
freeing up allowing for
focus on concentrate on
pleasurable pastimes hobbies
exacerbates makes it worse
modern trend pattern these days
towards in the direction of
isolation alone
seemingly ostensible
connected brought together
thanks to due to
real world connection talking in real life
on the decline getting worse
last remaining spaces final areas
build strengthen
interpersonal between people
as is the case in for example
now possible happens at the moment
concomitant related
human relations people together, bonds between people
pervasiveness common
can serve as awarning is a possible sign that this will happen
only too willing to too happy to settle to do this
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:
Nowadays, the r__________________y is beginning to p___________e both home and w____________________s. In my opinion, a___________s in robotics g_____________y and a_______________________e more specifically have their m_______s but are i___________g.
P______________s of these i_______________s point to the e______________n of i_________________s. This applies to both workplaces and homes. At work, there are a r_________________________s being c_______________t by humans that could be done by robots r______________m the transportation of goods and p______________g to s_____________________________s such as d____________t and s__________y. As artificial intelligence becomes more s______________t it is likely that companies will be able to increase e___________y and humans can p____________e the areas where they m__________l. In homes, the s__________n is similar as robots may be able to t___________rc_______s such as washing the dishing and cleaning, f_____________p individuals to f__________n more p______________________s.
Nonetheless, the growth of a robotics industry e_____________s a m___________________________n. People today are s_____________y more c__________d than ever before t_____________o the internet and social media, however, r_________________________n is o_______________e. The workplace and home are two of the l______________________s to b_______d meaningful, i____________________l relationships. A rise in the number of robots, a______________________n Japan where it is n_____________________e to purchase a robot companion, will lead to a c_______________t decrease in h____________________s. It seems unlikely that people would completely stop talking to each other but the p_________________s of online life c_____________________g that humanity is o_________________________t on o______________y, i_____________c relationships.
In conclusion, despite the benefits robots bring for productivity, their i________________t will make them a negative o____________l. Individuals must therefore s_________e to m___________n strong human relationships.
Listening Practice
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The growth of multinational companies and the resulting rise of globalization creates positive effects for all.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pervasiveness of multinationals has led many to question their relative merits. In my opinion, their impact is negative on the whole despite legitimate economic advantages.
Those in favor of a globalised world argue that international conglomerates bring wealth to a country. This is the result of a variety of related effects including increased tax revenue, employment opportunities, and, most importantly, the spread of expertise. A good example of this would be producers of consumer electronics such as Apple. Apple provides jobs in countries all around the world ranging from marketers and factory workers to graphic designers and supply agents. All these employees receive salaries typically above the average wages in a given region, which is then directed back towards the local consumer economy. Such workers are also likely to pick up specialised skills that they can utilize in the long-term and later pass on to others.
Nonetheless, multinationals are negative due to their effects on local businesses and the environment. A good example of the former point would be the rise of fast food chains globally. Well-known brands such as McDonald’s and KFC are in hundreds of countries and provide serious competition to local restaurants. Their ability to offer cheap, uniform meals with limited nutritional value that are very addictive hurt both the health of the local populace and also make it harder for small restaurants to turn a profit and remain in operation. Moreover, such large corporations contribute to climate change by exploiting the use of airplanes and trucks to ship their products globally. Combined with the plastic packaging often employed by these companies, their impact on the environment far surpasses the minor lifestyle choices of individuals.
In conclusion, despite meagre economic benefits arising from multinationals, I believe this is a negative trend due to the effect on small businesses and the environment. Governments must therefore attempt to carefully regulate and balance the introduction of international companies.
Analysis
1. The pervasiveness of multinationals has led many to question their relative merits. 2. In my opinion, their impact is negative on the whole despite legitimate economic advantages.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those in favor of a globalised world argue that international conglomerates bring wealth to a country. 2. This is the result of a variety of related effects including increased tax revenue, employment opportunities, and, most importantly, the spread of expertise. 3. A good example of this would be producers of consumer electronics such as Apple. 4. Apple provides jobs in countries all around the world ranging from marketers and factory workers to graphic designers and supply agents. 5. All these employees receive salaries typically above the average wages in a given region, which is then directed back towards the local consumer economy. 6. Such workers are also likely to pick up specialised skills that they can utilize in the long-term and later pass on to others.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific examples.
Keep developing.
Develop it fully.
The more detail, the higher your task achievement score.
1. Nonetheless, multinationals are negative due to their effects on local businesses and the environment. 2. A good example of the former point would be the rise of fast food chains globally. 3. Well-known brands such as McDonald’s and KFC are in hundreds of countries and provide serious competition to local restaurants. 4. Their ability to offer cheap, uniform meals with limited nutritional value that are very addictive hurt both the health of the local populace and also make it harder for small restaurants to turn a profit and remain in operation. 5. Moreover, such large corporations contribute to climate change by exploiting the use of airplanes and trucks to ship their products globally. 6. Combined with the plastic packaging often employed by these companies, their impact on the environment far surpasses the minor lifestyle choices of individuals.
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 or switch to a second disadvantage.
Develop this one fully.
State the furthest possible result.
1. In conclusion, despite meagre economic benefits arising from multinationals, I believe this is a negative trend due to the effect on small businesses and the environment. 2. Governments must therefore attempt to carefully regulate and balance the introduction of international companies.
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.
The pervasiveness of multinationals has led many to question their relative merits. In my opinion, their impact is negative on the whole despite legitimate economic advantages.
Those in favor of a globalised world argue that international conglomerates bring wealth to a country. This is the result of a variety of related effects including increased tax revenue, employment opportunities, and, most importantly, the spread of expertise. A good example of this would be producers of consumer electronics such as Apple. Apple provides jobs in countries all around the world ranging from marketers and factory workers to graphic designers and supply agents. All these employees receive salaries typically above the average wages in a given region, which is then directed back towards the local consumer economy. Such workers are also likely to pick up specialised skills that they can utilize in the long-term and later pass on to others.
Nonetheless, multinationals are negative due to their effects on local businesses and the environment. A good example of the former point would be the rise of fast food chains globally. Well-known brands such as McDonald’s and KFC are in hundreds of countries and provide serious competition to local restaurants. Their ability to offer cheap, uniform meals with limited nutritional value that are very addictive hurt both the health of the local populace and also make it harder for small restaurants to turn a profit and remain in operation. Moreover, such large corporations contribute to climate change by exploiting the use of airplanes and trucks to ship their products globally. Combined with the plastic packaging often employed by these companies, their impact on the environment far surpasses the minor lifestyle choices of individuals.
In conclusion, despite meagre economic benefits arising from multinationals, I believe this is a negative trend due to the effect on small businesses and the environment. Governments must therefore attempt to carefully regulate and balance the introduction of international companies.
Answers
pervasiveness ubiquity
multinationals international companies
question doubt
relative merits how much value they actually have
negative on the whole bad overall
legitimate real, justified
those in favor of supporters
globalised world world where everyone is connected
international conglomerates big companies
wealth money
this is the result of the cause of this is
variety lots of different kinds
increased tax revenue more money from taxes
employment opportunities chances to get a job
most importantly more valuable
spread of expertise people learning more
producers of consumer electronics people who make phones, etc.
ranging from marketers including advertisers
factory workers people working in factories
graphic designers those who design images for publications and online
supply agents those who help in supplying, getting items
average wages normal salaries
in a given region in one specific area
directed back sent back to
local consumer economy the economy in the country
pick up learn
specialised skills useful abilities
utilize take advantage of
long-term over a long period of time
later pass on to others after that tell other people
nonetheless regardless
former point mentioned before
fast food chains KFC, McDonald’s, etc.
well-known brands famous companies
provide serious competition make it very difficult
uniform meals food all the same
limited nutritional value not healthy
addictive can’t stop eating
local populace people living there
turn a profit earn money
remain in operation stay in business
contribute add to
exploiting tasking advantage of
ship their products globally send items around the world
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:
The p______________s of m________________s has led many to q_________n their r__________________s. In my opinion, their impact is n_______________________e despite l____________e economic advantages.
T________________f a g_________________d argue that i__________________________s bring w_________h to a country. T_____________________f a v___________y of related effects including i_____________________e, e__________________________________s, and, m__________________y, the s_________________e. A good example of this would be p______________________________s such as Apple. Apple provides jobs in countries all around the world r________________________s and f_____________________s to g___________________s and s________________s. All these employees receive salaries typically above the a_________________si___________________________n, which is then d__________________k towards the l_______________________________y. Such workers are also likely to p___________________________________s that they can u_________e in the l____________m and l______________________________s.
N___________________s, multinationals are negative due to their effects on local businesses and the environment. A good example of the f________________t would be the rise of f___________________s globally. W______________________s such as McDonald’s and KFC are in hundreds of countries and p_________________________n to local restaurants. Their ability to offer cheap, u___________________s with l__________________________e that are very a_____________e hurt both the health of the l________________e and also make it harder for small restaurants to t_______________t and r___________________________n. Moreover, such large corporations c_____________e to climate change by e______________g the use of airplanes and trucks to s_____________________________y. C_________________h the p______________________g often employed by these companies, their impact on the environment f___________________s the m__________r lifestyle choices of individuals.
In conclusion, despite m___________e economic benefits a______________m multinationals, I believe this is a negative trend due to the effect on small businesses and the environment. Governments must therefore attempt to c_______________________e and b___________e the i___________________n of international companies.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 1 sample answer essay on the topic of the process of how pineapples are produced.
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IELTS Essay Task 1: Pineapple Process
The process diagram details the steps by which pineapples are produced for sale.
The process details the steps by which pineapple is produced and shipped for later retail. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that pineapple production involves both man-made and natural processes beginning with the ripening of the fruit, its preparation and division into different sizes before final processing. Smaller pineapples are used for juice, medium sized ones are canned and the largest ones are sold whole.
The processing of all pineapple products begins in a tropical climates (28 °C to 30 °C) during which pineapples are harvested at various sizes including 26cm, 28cm and 30cm (2kg) in total height. The pineapples are then cleaned and divided into three groups with the smallest and medium sized ones both having their tops sliced off and the rinds peeled. The smaller ones are then sent through a juice extractor, while the larger ones are sliced and canned.
In contrast, the 30cm pineapples are simply washed, coated in wax, placed in crates and then shipped on freights overseas.
Analysis
1. The process details the steps by which pineapple is produced and shipped for later retail. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that pineapple production involves both man-made and natural processes beginning with the ripening of the fruit, its preparation and division into different sizes before final processing. 3. Smaller pineapples are used for juice, medium sized ones are canned and the largest ones are sold whole.
Paraphrase what the process shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the major trends and differences.
The overview might need a second sentence.
1. The processing of all pineapple products begins in a tropical climates (28 °C to 30 °C) during which pineapples are harvested at various sizes including 26cm, 28cm and 30cm (2kg) in total height. 2. The pineapples are then cleaned and divided into three groups with the smallest and medium sized ones both having their tops sliced off and the rinds peeled. 3. The smaller ones are then sent through a juice extractor, while the larger ones are sliced and canned.
Begin writing about the details of the process.
Compare as much as possible.
Finish the last steps of the process.
1. In contrast, the 30cm pineapples are simply washed, coated in wax, placed in crates and then shipped on freights overseas.
Write about the rest of the process – include everything!
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take some notes on a piece of paper to aid your memory:
The process details the steps by which pineapple is produced and shipped for later retail. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that pineapple production involves both man-made and natural processesbeginning with the ripening of the fruit, its preparation and division into different sizes before final processing. Smaller pineapples are used for juice, medium sized ones are canned and the largest ones are sold whole.
The processing of all pineapple products begins in a tropical climates (28 °C to 30 °C) during which pineapples are harvested at various sizes including 26cm, 28cm and 30cm (2kg) in total height. The pineapples are then cleaned and divided into three groups with the smallest and medium sized ones both having their tops sliced off and the rinds peeled. The smaller ones are then sent through a juice extractor, while the larger ones are sliced and canned.
In contrast, the 30cm pineapples are simply washed, coated in wax, placed in crates and then shipped on freights overseas.
Answers
details describes
steps stages
later retail sold after that
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
The process d_______s the s_____s by which pineapple is produced and shipped for l____________l. L________________________________________________t pineapple production involves both m_________e and n_________________sb___________________h the r__________g of the fruit, its p_____________n and d__________n into different sizes b_______e f___________________g. Smaller pineapples are used for juice, medium sized ones are c_________d and the largest ones are sold w______e.
The processing of all pineapple products begins in a t_____________s (28 °C to 30 °C) during which pineapples are h____________d at various sizes including 26cm, 28cm and 30cm (2kg) in total height. The pineapples are then cleaned and d________________o three groups with the smallest and medium sized ones both having their t_____s s_______________f and the r______s p________d. The smaller ones are then s______________________________r, while the larger ones are s_______________________d.
I_________________t, the 30cm pineapples are s__________y washed, coated in w___x, p___________________s and then shipped on f_______________________s.
Listening Practice
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Many students find it difficult to pay attention at school.
What are the reasons for this?
What could be done to solve this problem?
Many students these days find it increasingly difficult to pay attention during lessons. In my opinion, this is partly a natural reaction that has been exacerbated by technology and the solutions lie in school reform.
Students struggle to stay engaged both due to a natural predisposition and the pervasive impact of screen time. Students throughout history have always wanted to escape their school lessons. This is because learning is difficult and provides little pleasure itself relative to both passive and active pastimes like hanging out with friends, watching TV, listening to music, or playing sports. Moreover, the advent of the ubiquitous internet era and portable devices such as smartphones has had an exponential effect on attention spans and diversionary priorities. Most students today are addicted to short videos and posts on social media networks and therefore struggle to follow the intricate arguments of lengthy lectures and extended readings.
On a small scale, individuals can remedy these problems through sheer willpower but for broader change schools must play an active role. The most immediate fix would be to ban phones. This is difficult since phones serve practical purposes such as allowing students to call their parents or book a ride home, but they could be taken at the beginning of the day and returned when school finishes. Another step schools could take would be to modernise the curriculum and account for reduced attention spans. Lessons could be shorter and could include more interactivity in order to stimulate learning, rather than the passive learning environment that has led to daydreaming students for generations.
In conclusion, although this trend is likely an irreversible part of human nature and progress, schools can implement changes to curb its effects. It is important for parents and governments to be supportive of such reforms as well.
Analysis
1. Many students these days find it increasingly difficult to pay attention during lessons. 2. In my opinion, this is partly a natural reaction that has been exacerbated by technology and the solutions lie in school reform.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Students struggle to stay engaged both due to a natural predisposition and the pervasive impact of screen time. 2. Students throughout history have always wanted to escape their school lessons. 3. This is because learning is difficult and provides little pleasure itself relative to both passive and active pastimes like hanging out with friends, watching TV, listening to music, or playing sports. 4. Moreover, the advent of the ubiquitous internet era and portable devices such as smartphones has had an exponential effect on attention spans and diversionary priorities. 5. Most students today are addicted to short videos and posts on social media networks and therefore struggle to follow the intricate arguments of lengthy lectures and extended readings.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific examples.
Switch to a second reason.
Develop it fully.
1. On a small scale, individuals can remedy these problems through sheer willpower but for broader change schools must play an active role. 2. The most immediate fix would be to ban phones. 3. This is difficult since phones serve practical purposes such as allowing students to call their parents or book a ride home, but they could be taken at the beginning of the day and returned when school finishes. 4. Another step schools could take would be to modernise the curriculum and account for reduced attention spans. 5. Lessons could be shorter and could include more interactivity in order to stimulate learning, rather than the passive learning environment that has led to daydreaming students for generations.
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 or switch to a related solution.
Develop this one fully.
1. In conclusion, although this trend is likely an irreversible part of human nature and progress, schools can implement changes to curb its effects. 2. It is important for parents and governments to be supportive of such reforms as well.
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 students these days find it increasingly difficult to pay attention during lessons. In my opinion, this is partly a natural reaction that has been exacerbated by technology and the solutions lie in school reform.
Students struggle to stay engaged both due to a natural predisposition and the pervasive impact of screen time. Students throughout history have always wanted to escape their school lessons. This is because learning is difficult and provides little pleasure itself relative to both passive and active pastimes like hanging out with friends, watching TV, listening to music, or playing sports. Moreover, the advent of the ubiquitous internet era and portable devices such as smartphones has had an exponential effect on attention spans and diversionary priorities. Most students today are addicted to short videos and posts on social media networks and therefore struggle to follow the intricate arguments of lengthy lectures and extended readings.
On a small scale, individuals can remedy these problems through sheer willpower but for broader change schools must play an active role. The most immediate fix would be to ban phones. This is difficult since phones serve practical purposes such as allowing students to call their parents or book a ride home, but they could be taken at the beginning of the day and returned when school finishes. Another step schools could take would be to modernise the curriculum and account for reduced attention spans. Lessons could be shorter and could include more interactivity in order to stimulate learning, rather than the passive learning environment that has led to daydreaming students for generations.
In conclusion, although this trend is likely an irreversible part of human nature and progress, schools can implement changes to curb its effects. It is important for parents and governments to be supportive of such reforms as well.
Answers
these days nowadays
increasingly difficult harder
pay attention focus, concentrate
partly somewhat
exacerbated made worse
solutions lie in remedies include
school reform changes to schools
stay engaged pay attention
natural predisposition normal inclination
pervasive throughout
screen time spending time on phones, computers
escape get away from
provides little pleasure itself doesn’t make you happy on your own
relative to compared to
passive not active
active pastimes not passive activities
advent beginning of
ubiquitous common
internet era online
portable devices smartphones, tablets, etc.
exponential effect gets worse and worse quickly
attention spans amount of time you can focus
diversionary priorities paying attention to other things
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 students t____________s find it i_____________________t to p________________n during lessons. In my opinion, this is p________y a natural reaction that has been e_______________d by technology and the s__________________n s______________m.
Students struggle to s_____________d both due to a n____________________n and the p_______________e impact of s______________e. Students throughout history have always wanted to e__________e their school lessons. This is because learning is difficult and p____________________________f r_____________o both p_________e and a___________________s like hanging out with friends, watching TV, listening to music, or playing sports. Moreover, the a_______t of the u_______________s i______________a and p________________s such as smartphones has had an e___________________t on a_________________s and d_________________________s. Most students today are a_____________d to short videos and posts on social media networks and therefore s_________e to follow the i_________________________s of l____________________s and e______________________s.
On a s________________e, individuals can r_________y these problems through s____________________r but for b_____________r change schools must p________________________e. The m______________________x would be to b___n phones. This is difficult since phones s___________________________s such as allowing students to call their parents or b_________________e, but they could be t__________n at the beginning of the day and r______________d when school finishes. Another step schools could take would be to m______________e the c______________m and a_______________r reduced attention spans. Lessons could be shorter and could include more i_______________y in order to s_____________e learning, r____________n the p______________________t that has led to d__________________g students for g______________s.
In conclusion, although this trend is likely an i_______________e part of human nature and p___________s, schools can i______________________s to c______b its effects. It is important for parents and governments to be s_______________e of such r__________s as well.
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