This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of fathers having time off from work after their children are born from the real IELTS general training exam.
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IELTS Essay: Time Off Work for Fathers
All fathers should be entitled to time-off from work when their children are born.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is becoming increasingly common for fathers to be granted paternity leave upon the birth of a new child. In my opinion, though this has economic ramifications, it is a progressive reform that should be encouraged.
Critics argue that in the aggregate the implications are negative for the economy. Most companies already account for maternity leave in their yearly budget. If fathers were to take off a similar amount of time, then many corporations would struggle to achieve the same profits. Since most businesses, both large and small, are unwilling to sacrifice revenue for the sake of their employees, the likely result would be a compensating reduction in workers’ wages. This would mean less money for consumers and the very parents who require additional means to provide for their children. Governments might be able to regulate this to an extent but corporate entities are committed to their bottom line over all else.
Nonetheless, this change is illustrative of a positive change in the understanding of gender equality. In the past, there was an historically ingrained, more institutionalised hierarchy between males and females. The shift towards increasingly equal treatment in the last century affects primarily women but must be fair in order to not engender resentment from men. One way of evidencing that gender equality concerns both sexes is paternity leave. Since men do not have to recover physically, this paid leave should be shorter but still significant. Governments can easily propose and force through legislation ensuring that the same protections enshrined in law for women, have a comparable statute safeguarding the rights of fathers.
In conclusion, though there is an economic tradeoff, men should be granted leave to be with their newly born children. The negatives can be mitigated if the time is limited relative to maternity leave.
Analysis
1. It is becoming increasingly common for fathers to be granted paternity leave upon the birth of a new child. 2. In my opinion, though this has economic ramifications, it is a progressive reform that should be encouraged.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Critics argue that in the aggregate the implications are negative for the economy. 2. Most companies already account for maternity leave in their yearly budget. 3. If fathers were to take off a similar amount of time, then many corporations would struggle to achieve the same profits. 4. Since most businesses, both large and small, are unwilling to sacrifice revenue for the sake of their employees, the likely result would be a compensating reduction in workers’ wages. 5. This would mean less money for consumers and the very parents who require additional means to provide for their children. 6. Governments might be able to regulate this to an extent but corporate entities are committed to their bottom line over all else.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific detail.
Continue to develop it.
Develop it as fully as possible.
Any extra development will help your task achievement score.
1. Nonetheless, this change is illustrative of a positive change in the understanding of gender equality. 2. In the past, there was an historically ingrained, more institutionalised hierarchy between males and females. 3. The shift towards increasingly equal treatment in the last century affects primarily women but must be fair in order to not engender resentment from men. 4. One way of evidencing that gender equality concerns both sexes is paternity leave. 5. Since men do not have to recover physically, this paid leave should be shorter but still significant. 6. Governments can easily propose and force through legislation ensuring that the same protections enshrined in law for women, have a comparable statute safeguarding the rights of fathers.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
The more specific, the better.
Add on any extra detail that you can that is related for a better task achievement score.
This paragraph can be slightly longer but not too much!
1. In conclusion, though there is an economic tradeoff, men should be granted leave to be with their newly born children. 2. The negatives can be mitigated if the time is limited relative to maternity leave.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take notes on a piece of paper so that you remember them better:
It is becoming increasingly common for fathers to be granted paternity leave upon the birth of a new child. In my opinion, though this has economic ramifications, it is a progressive reform that should be encouraged.
Critics argue that in the aggregate the implications are negative for the economy. Most companies already account for maternity leave in their yearly budget. If fathers were to take off a similar amount of time, then many corporations would struggle to achieve the same profits. Since most businesses, both large and small, are unwilling to sacrifice revenue for the sake of their employees, the likely result would be a compensating reduction in workers’ wages. This would mean less money for consumers and the very parents who require additional means to provide for their children. Governments might be able to regulate this to an extent but corporate entities are committed to their bottom lineover all else.
Nonetheless, this change is illustrative of a positive change in the understanding of gender equality. In the past, there was an historically ingrained, more institutionalised hierarchy between males and females. The shift towards increasingly equal treatment in the last century affects primarily women but must be fair in order to not engender resentment from men. One way of evidencing that gender equality concerns both sexes is paternity leave. Since men do not have to recover physically, this paid leave should be shorter but still significant. Governments can easily propose and force through legislation ensuring that the same protections enshrined in law for women, have a comparable statute safeguarding the rights of fathers.
In conclusion, though there is an economic tradeoff, men should be granted leave to be with their newly born children. The negatives can be mitigated if the time is limited relative to maternity leave.
Answers
increasingly common more and more pervasive
granted given
paternity leave time off from work to be with your child after birth
economic ramifications implications for the economy
progressive reform positive, modern change
encouraged promoted
critics those who disagree
in the aggregate overall
implications effects
account for make up
yearly budget money earned/spent in a year
take off not work
struggle have difficulty
achieve get done
unwilling not wanting to
sacrifice revenue give up money
sake interest
likely result probably end in
reduction making it less
consumers customers
require need
means money earned
provide for take care of
regulate make laws, restrictions, etc.
to an extent to some degree
corporate entities companies
committed caring about
bottom line how much money they make
over all else above everything
nonetheless regardless
illustrative evidences
understanding changed thinking on
gender equality fairness between men and women
historically ingrained from a long time past part of society
institutionalised hierarchy the entities that order people within society
shift change
treatment how someone is dealt with
century 100 years
primarily mostly
engender resentment create a counter-reaction
evidencing showing
sexes genders
paternity leave time off for men to stay with newborns
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:
It is becoming i________________________n for fathers to be g_________d p__________________e upon the birth of a new child. In my opinion, though this has e_________________________s, it is a p_________________m that should be e__________________d.
C_________s argue that i________________e the i______________s are negative for the economy. Most companies already a___________r maternity leave in their y________________t. If fathers were to t_________f a similar amount of time, then many corporations would s_________e to a_________e the same profits. Since most businesses, both large and small, are u__________g to s___________________e for the s________e of their employees, the l_____________t would be a compensating r_________n in workers’ wages. This would mean less money for c___________s and the very parents who r________e additional m_________s to p____________r their children. Governments might be able to r___________e this t____________t but c_________________s are c__________d to their b_______________eo_______________e.
N_______________s, this change is i_______________e of a positive change in the u______________g of g______________y. In the past, there was an h________________d, more i__________________________y between males and females. The s____t towards increasingly equal t_____________t in the last c________y affects p__________y women but must be fair in order to not e__________r r______________t from men. One way of e__________g that gender equality concerns both s______s is p_______________e. Since men do not have to r_________r p____________y, this p__________e should be shorter but still s___________t. Governments can e________________e and f________________h legislation e__________g that the same p_____________s e___________d in law for women, have a c______________e s_____________e s__________________g the rights of fathers.
In conclusion, though there is an economic t___________f, men should be granted leave to be with their n__________n children. The negatives can be m______________d if the time is l_________d r_______________o maternity leave.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 1 sample answer essay on the topic of the price of bananas imported in 5 different countries.
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IELTS Essay Task 1: Price of Bananas
The line graph shows the sales figures for bananas imported to 4 countries from 1996 to 2004.
The line chart details total import figures in USD per kg for bananas between 1996 and 2004. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the USA imported by far the least despite a small upwards trend, while Japan (in decline) imported the most. France was stable overall and tied for most imports by the end and Germany rose marginally.
Looking more specifically, the United States began the period importing 1 USD per kg of bananas and this number fluctuated within a narrow range, finishing at $1.2. In contrast, Japan’s imports started at $2 before a sharp rise to 3 USD per kg by 1998, erratic numbers between $2 and $2.5 after that, and a sudden drop followed by a partial recovery to end at $2.
Similarly, France began and finished at 2 USD per kg, however, its figures remained below $2 most of the period. Germany’s imports were at $1.5 in 1996, preceding a surge to over $2.5 in 1998, a crash to a low point of $1.3 the following year, then a steady rise to $2 and a final pullback to finish the period at $1.7.
Analysis
1. The line chart details total import figures in USD per kg for bananas between 1996 and 2004. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the USA imported by far the least despite a small upwards trend, while Japan (in decline) imported the most. 3. France was stable overall and tied for most imports by the end and Germany rose marginally.
Paraphrase what the graph shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the major trends and differences.
Add an extra sentence to be sure that you have covered everything.
1. Looking more specifically, the United States began the period importing 1 USD per kg of bananas and this number fluctuated within a narrow range, finishing at $1.2. 2. In contrast, Japan’s imports started at $2 before a sharp rise to 3 USD per kg by 1998, erratic numbers between $2 and $2.5 after that, and a sudden drop followed by a partial recovery to end at $2.
Begin writing about the differences.
Compare as much as possible.
1. Similarly, France began and finished at 2 USD per kg, however, its figures remained below $2 most of the period. 2. Germany’s imports were at $1.5 in 1996, preceding a surge to over $2.5 in 1998, a crash to a low point of $1.3 the following year, then a steady rise to $2 and a final pullback to finish the period at $1.7.
Write about the rest of the information.
Make sure you have detailed all the information.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take some notes on a piece of paper to aid your memory:
The line chart details total import figures in USD per kg for bananas between 1996 and 2004. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the USA imported by far the least despite a small upwards trend, while Japan (in decline) imported the most. France was stable overall and tied for most imports by the end and Germany rose marginally.
Looking more specifically, the United States began the period importing 1 USD per kg of bananas and this number fluctuated within a narrow range, finishing at $1.2. In contrast, Japan’s imports started at $2 before a sharp rise to 3 USD per kg by 1998, erratic numbers between $2 and $2.5 after that, and a sudden dropfollowed by a partial recovery to end at $2.
Similarly, France began and finished at 2 USD per kg, however, its figures remained below $2 most of the period. Germany’s imports were at $1.5 in 1996, preceding a surge to over $2.5 in 1998, a crash to a low point of $1.3 the following year, then a steady rise to $2 and a final pullback to finish the period at $1.7.
Answers
details shows
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
by far a lot more than
least lowest amount
despite regardless of
upwards trend going up
decline going down
stable overall no rise or fall by the end of the period
The line chart d_______s total import figures in USD per kg for bananas between 1996 and 2004. L________________________________________________t the USA imported b______r the l____________e a small u_____________d, while Japan (in d________e) imported the most. France was s___________l and t____d for most imports b__________d and Germany r________________y.
L_______________________y, the United States b________________d importing 1 USD per kg of bananas and this number f_______________d within a n_______________e, finishing at $1.2. In contrast, Japan’s imports s________d at $2 before a s_____________e to 3 USD per kg by 1998, e_________________s between $2 and $2.5 after that, and a s_______________pf_______________y a p________________y to e___d at $2.
S______________y, France began and finished at 2 USD per kg, however, its figures r___________________w $2 m_________________d. Germany’s imports were at $1.5 in 1996, p___________g a s_____e to over $2.5 in 1998, a c______h to a l___________t of $1.3 t_____________________r, then a s____________e to $2 and a final p___________k to finish the period at $1.7.
Listening Practice
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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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