It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments, such as the South Pole.
Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The ability to travel to remote destinations such as the arctic and various islands contains advantages related to travel and research as well as disadvantages regarding environmental preservation. In my opinion, the pros decisively outweigh the cons.
On the one hand, the tradeoffs of being able to travel to remote areas are environmental. Most remote locations are untouched by the rapid industrialization of the last two centuries and despite the best efforts of local governments there is likely to be some contamination from tourism. A good example of this would be various South Pacific islands. The Philippine archipelago in particular is a popular tourist destination and this has resulted in increased litter and development of the natural environment for tourist friendly infrastructure such as hotels and restaurants. Similarly, the cultural environment for locals is at risk. Numerous indigenous cultures struggle to maintain their unique heritage as foreigners and modern products pour into previously isolated regions.
On the other hand, the main positives relate to travel for pleasure and research. Locations that are not currently occupied by traditional societies were effectively without purpose. Many of them, ranging from remote islands to terrain with inhospitable weather such as Mt. Everest, now offer attractive experiences for the intrepid traveller. For researchers, the benefits are even more tangible. The best known example of this was the Galapagos islands where Darwin sailed more than a hundred years ago conducted foundational research for his theory of evolution. Since then, the ability to explore new areas has resulted in thousands of discoveries and advances related to archaeology, medicine, marine life, and the environment.
In conclusion, despite the injurious impacts of tourism, it is my strong belief that the opening up of unexplored regions is a net positive. However, governments must still regulate such travel to mitigate the inherent dangers.
Analysis
1. The ability to travel to remote destinations such as the arctic and various islands contains advantages related to travel and research as well as disadvantages regarding environmental preservation. 2. In my opinion, the pros decisively outweigh the cons.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. On the one hand, the tradeoffs of being able to travel to remote areas are environmental. 2. Most remote locations are untouched by the rapid industrialization of the last two centuries and despite the best efforts of local governments there is likely to be some contamination from tourism. 3. A good example of this would be various South Pacific islands. 4. The Philippine archipelago in particular is a popular tourist destination and this has resulted in increased litter and development of the natural environment for tourist friendly infrastructure such as hotels and restaurants. 5. Similarly, the cultural environment for locals is at risk. 6. Numerous indigenous cultures struggle to maintain their unique heritage as foreigners and modern products pour into previously isolated regions.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific examples.
Continue to develop it.
Switch to a second disadvantage.
Develop it even more fully if possible.
1. On the other hand, the main positives relate to travel for pleasure and research. 2. Locations that are not currently occupied by traditional societies were effectively without purpose. 3. Many of them, ranging from remote islands to terrain with inhospitable weather such as Mt. Everest, now offer attractive experiences for the intrepid traveller. 4. For researchers, the benefits are even more tangible. 5. The best known example of this was the Galapagos islands where Darwin sailed more than a hundred years ago conducted foundational research for his theory of evolution. 6. Since then, the ability to explore new areas has resulted in thousands of discoveries and advances related to archaeology, medicine, marine life, and the environment.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Swtich to the second advantage.
Develop this one.
Add on any extra detail that you can that is related for a better task achievement score.
1. In conclusion, despite the injurious impacts of tourism, it is my strong belief that the opening up of unexplored regions is a net positive. 2. However, governments must still regulate such travel to mitigate the inherent dangers.
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 and then check below.
The ability to travel to remote destinations such as the arctic and various islands contains advantages related to travel and research as well as disadvantages regarding environmental preservation. In my opinion, the pros decisively outweigh the cons.
On the one hand, the tradeoffs of being able to travel to remote areas are environmental. Most remote locations are untouched by the rapid industrialization of the last two centuries and despite the best efforts of local governments there is likely to be some contamination from tourism. A good example of this would be various South Pacific islands. The Philippine archipelago in particular is a popular tourist destination and this has resulted in increased litter and development of the natural environment for tourist friendly infrastructure such as hotels and restaurants. Similarly, the cultural environment for locals is at risk. Numerous indigenous culturesstruggle to maintain their unique heritage as foreigners and modern products pour into previously isolated regions.
On the other hand, the main positives relate to travel for pleasure and research. Locations that are not currently occupied by traditional societies were effectively without purpose. Many of them, ranging from remote islands to terrain with inhospitable weather such as Mt. Everest, now offer attractive experiences for the intrepid traveller. For researchers, the benefits are even more tangible. The best known example of this was the Galapagos islands where Darwin sailed more than a hundred years ago conducted foundational research for his theory of evolution. Since then, the ability to explore new areas has resulted in thousands of discoveries and advances related to archaeology, medicine, marine life, and the environment.
In conclusion, despite the injurious impacts of tourism, it is my strong belief that the opening up of unexplored regions is a net positive. However, governments must still regulate such travel to mitigate the inherent dangers.
Answers
remote destinations places far away
arctic near Antarctica
contains has
regarding as it concerns
preservation keeping safe
pros advantages
decisively outweigh definitely stronger than
cons disadvantages
on the one hand on one side
tradeoffs downsides
untouched never developed
rapid industrialization lots of machines, etc.
best efforts trying their hardest
local governments the countries themselves
contamination hurting
various South Pacific islands small islands in the Pacific ocean
Philippine archipelago the islands around the Philippines
popular tourist destination place tourists go
infrastructure buildings, roads, etc.
similarly relatedly
cultural environment the culture, traditions
risk threat
numerous indigenous cultures many native peoples
struggle try hard
maintain their unique heritage preserve traditions
foreigners people from other countries
pour into put a lot into
isolated regions places far away
on the other hand however
positives advantages
research studies
currently occupied right now those living there
traditional societies old cultures
effectively without purpose essentially no reason
ranging from including
terrain land
inhospitable weather bad weather
offer attractive experiences make people want to go there
intrepid traveller adventurous people
researchers scientists
tangible real
Galapagos islands some remote islands
sailed went by boat
conducted foundational research important studies
theory of evolution idea that we evolved from 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:
The ability to travel to r____________________s such as the a______c and various islands c________s advantages related to travel and research as well as disadvantages r____________g environmental p_______________n. In my opinion, the p____________________________h the c___s.
O______________________d, the t______________s of being able to travel to remote areas are environmental. Most remote locations are u____________d by the r_______________________n of the last two centuries and despite the b________________s of l__________________s there is likely to be some c_________________n from tourism. A good example of this would be v__________________________s. The P_____________________o in particular is a p______________________n and this has resulted in increased litter and development of the natural environment for tourist friendly i_____________________e such as hotels and restaurants. S____________y, the c__________________________t for locals is at r_____k. N___________________________________ss___________e to m_________________________________e as f_____________s and modern products p_____________o previously i___________________s.
O________________________d, the main p______________s relate to travel for pleasure and r_________________h. Locations that are not c_______________________________d by t______________________________s were e______________________________e. Many of them, r_________________m remote islands to t_________n with i______________________________r such as Mt. Everest, now o_____________________________s for the i______________________r. For r___________________s, the benefits are even more t_____________e. The best known example of this was the G________________s where Darwin s__________d more than a hundred years ago c____________________________________h for his t___________________n. Since then, the ability to explore new areas has r______________n thousands of d____________________s and advances related to a___________________y, m__________e, m____________e, and the e_________________t.
In conclusion, despite the i_______________s impacts of tourism, it is my s________________f that the o__________________p of u_______________________s is a n_____________________e. However, governments must still r____________e such travel to m___________e the i______________________s.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic in the video below and practice with these activities:
Some people think young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others think that they should be free to behave as individuals.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many today feel that it is crucial for younger generations to follow the traditions of their country rather than their own individual inclinations. In my opinion, though there is value to such self-expression, upholding tradition is more important.
Those who are in support of younger people prioritising their individuality argue this is key to happiness. The true pursuit of happiness requires an individual to define their goals and accomplish them on their own terms. A counterexample illustrating this point would be the rigid, hierarchical societies of the past wherein women had fewer rights of self-expression. Most women in the past did not receive an education and were effectively blocked from having a career or life outside the traditional confines of a housewife. The narrow range of experiences on offer meant that most women were unable to struggle to find their own version of happiness.
However, since the stigmas of society today are less in conflict with individuals, it is logical to prioritise tradition. Traditions themselves may be forgotten if not respected and adhered to. For example, in many indigenous cultures, younger people are more interested in migrating from their ancestral homes to the cities to lead a modern life. If this occurs in enough numbers, then thousands of unique, distinct cultures will fade into the seemingly inevitable global monoculture. Once this happens, there will be no way to retrieve and enliven past traditions and they will become relics of history rather than living monuments to diversity, creativity, and human ingenuity.
In conclusion, though individual freedom is important, particularly for repressed segments of society, there is greater value in preserving past ways of life. This is difficult to enforce but governments should seek to encourage the latter instead of the former.
Analysis
1. Many today feel that it is crucial for younger generations to follow the traditions of their country rather than their own individual inclinations. 2. In my opinion, though there is value to such self-expression, upholding tradition is more important.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who are in support of younger people prioritising their individuality argue this is key to happiness. 2. The true pursuit of happiness requires an individual to define their goals and accomplish them on their own terms. 3. A counterexample illustrating this point would be the rigid, hierarchical societies of the past wherein women had fewer rights of self-expression. 4. Most women in the past did not receive an education and were effectively blocked from having a career or life outside the traditional confines of a housewife. 5. The narrow range of experiences on offer meant that most women were unable to struggle to find their own version of happiness.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific examples.
Continue to develop it.
State the result.
1. However, since the stigmas of society today are less in conflict with individuals, it is logical to prioritise tradition. 2. Traditions themselves may be forgotten if not respected and adhered to. 3. For example, in many indigenous cultures, younger people are more interested in migrating from their ancestral homes to the cities to lead a modern life. 4. If this occurs in enough numbers, then thousands of unique, distinct cultures will fade into the seemingly inevitable global monoculture. 5. Once this happens, there will be no way to retrieve and enliven past traditions and they will become relics of history rather than living monuments to diversity, creativity, and human ingenuity.
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.
Continue your development.
1. In conclusion, though individual freedom is important, particularly for repressed segments of society, there is greater value in preserving past ways of life. 2. This is difficult to enforce but governments should seek to encourage the latter instead of the former.
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 and then check below.
Many today feel that it is c__________l for y_____________________s to f____________________s of their country r_____________n their own i___________________s. In my opinion, though there is v______e to such s_______________________n, u___________g tradition is more important.
Those who are in support of younger people p_____________g their individuality a_______e this is k___y to happiness. The t_____________________sr___________s an individual to d________e their goals and a_____________h them o____________________s. A c_________________e illustrating this point would be the r________d, h_______________l societies of the past w___________n women had f___________________________n. Most women in the past did not receive an education and were e__________________d from having a career or life o________________________________________e. The n______________________________r m______t that most women were u________________e to find their own v________n of happiness.
However, since the s_________s of society today are l_________________h individuals, it is l_________l to p__________e tradition. Traditions themselves may be f______________n if not r_______________d and a____________d to. For example, in many i_________________________s, younger people are more interested in m_____________g from their a__________________s to the cities to l___________________e. If this occurs in e______________s, then thousands of u________e, d________t cultures will f_________o the s____________________________________e. Once this happens, there will be no way to r____________e and e___________n past traditions and they will become r__________________y rather than l_______________________s to d___________y, creativity, and h______________________y.
In conclusion, though individual freedom is important, p_________________r r_____________________________y, there is greater value in p__________________g past ways of life. This is difficult to e___________e but governments should s______k to encourage the l_________r instead of the f_________r.
Answers
crucial very important
younger generations young people
follow the traditions maintain ways of the past
rather than instead of
individual inclinations what people want to do
value consider important
self-expression individuality
upholding maintaining
prioritising considering more important
argue debate
key important
true pursuit of happiness real trying to be satisfied
requires needs
define make up
accomplish achieve
on their own terms as they want
counterexample example showing the opposite case
rigid strict, not flexible
hierarchical part of an ordering structure
wherein in which
fewer rights of self-expression less ability to do what they want
effectively blocked in essence stopped
outside the traditional confines of a housewife beyond the normal role of women
narrow range of experiences on offer limited amount of opportunities available
meant implied
unable to struggle can’t attempt
version kind of
stigmas negative stereotypes
less in conflict with not fighting against
logical rational
prioritise consider more important
forgotten not remembered
respected venerated
adhered respected
indigenous cultures native groups
migrating leaving to go to
ancestral homes places where you are from
lead a modern life result in new ways of living
enough numbers more than enough people
unique special
distinct unique
fade into disappear
seemingly inevitable global monoculture apparently unchangeable similarity of cultures
Remember and fill in the blanks on a separate piece of paper (to make your learning more memorable):
Many today feel that it is c__________l for y_______________________s to f_____________________s of their country r__________n their own i_______________________s. In my opinion, though there is v_______e to such s____________________n, u___________g tradition is more important.
Those who are in support of younger people p_____________g their individuality a______e this is k___y to happiness. The t___________________________sr_____________s an individual to d________e their goals and a_________________h them o___________________s. A c________________e illustrating this point would be the r_____d, h________________l societies of the past w_________n women had f______________________________n. Most women in the past did not receive an education and were e____________________d from having a career or life o___________________________________________e. The n____________________________________r m________t that most women were u_________________e to find their own v_________n of happiness.
However, since the s_________s of society today are l_________________h individuals, it is l__________l to p__________e tradition. Traditions themselves may be f__________n if not r___________d and a__________d to. For example, in many i______________________s, younger people are more interested in m__________g from their a____________________s to the cities to l_________________________e. If this occurs in e_________________s, then thousands of u__________e, d_________t cultures will f_____________o the s________________________________________________e. Once this happens, there will be no way to r__________e and e__________n past traditions and they will become r_______________________y rather than l____________________s to d___________y, creativity, and h_____________________y.
In conclusion, though individual freedom is important, p__________________r r______________________________y, there is greater value in p___________g past ways of life. This is difficult to e___________e but governments should s_____k to encourage the l_________r instead of the f__________r.
Reading Practice
Read more about a traditional culture below and practice with these activities:
This is an IELTS writing task 1 sample answer essay on the topic of a beachfront map.
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IELTS Essay Task 1: Beachfront Map
The map details a 1950 Australian beachfront location and alterations in the present day. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that there has been an increase in leisure facilities and motor vehicle access to the beach. The beach itself is unchanged.
In 1950, the less developed area contained a road above the beach ending at a car park. Today, the road and car park still exist though both the size of the car park and the length of the road have been extended. The present road leads to a lighthouse (present in 1950 as well) and a newly erected surf club by the side of the beach. A small 25m pool remains in the general vicinity of the lighthouse.
Beneath the road in 1950, there was a playground, an area for dining tables and a pavilion, which are largely unchanged in the present day with the exception of the children’s playground being replaced by an additional car park. Closer to the beach, a 25m pool has been enlarged to 50 meters and there is currently a restaurant and another surf club to the left of the beach.
Analysis
1. The map details a 1950 Australian beachfront location and alterations in the present day. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that there has been an increase in leisure facilities and motor vehicle access to the beach. The beach itself is unchanged.
Paraphrase what the map or floorplan shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the major trends and differences.
1. In 1950, the less developed area contained a road above the beach ending at a car park. 2. Today, the road and car park still exist though both the size of the car park and the length of the road have been extended. 3. The present road leads to a lighthouse (present in 1950 as well) and a newly erected surf club by the side of the beach. 4. A small 25m pool remains in the general vicinity of the lighthouse.
Begin writing about the changes.
Compare as much as possible.
Vary some long and short sentences.
Make sure everything is detailed.
1. Beneath the road in 1950, there was a playground, an area for dining tables and a pavilion, which are largely unchanged in the present day with the exception of the children’s playground being replaced by an additional car park. 2. Closer to the beach, a 25m pool has been enlarged to 50 meters and there is currently a restaurant and another surf club to the left of the beach.
Write about the rest of the beach.
Make sure you have detailed all the information., even what has not changed.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
The map details a 1950 Australian beachfront location and alterations in the present day. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that there has been an increase in leisure facilities and motor vehicle access to the beach. The beach itself is unchanged.
In 1950, the less developed area contained a road above the beach ending at a car park. Today, the road and car park still exist though both the size of the car park and the length of the road have been extended. The present road leads to a lighthouse (present in 1950 as well) and a newly erectedsurf clubby the side of the beach. A small 25m pool remains in the general vicinity of the lighthouse.
Beneath the road in 1950, there was a playground, an area for dining tables and a pavilion, which are largely unchanged in the present day with the exception of the children’s playground being replaced by an additional car park. Closer to the beach, a 25m pool has been enlarged to 50 meters and there is currently a restaurant and another surf club to the left of the beach.
Answers
details describes
beachfront beach
alterations changes
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
leisure facilities places to hang out
motor vehicle access cars can go there
less developed not built up
contained had
ending at going to
length the distant
extended lengthened
leads to goes towards
lighthouse old style tower with a light for ships to see
The map d__________s a 1950 Australian b_____________t location and a___________s in the present day. L_________________________________________________t there has been an increase in l_____________s and m___________________s to the beach. The beach itself is unchanged.
In 1950, the l________________d area c____________d a road above the beach e_______________t a car park. Today, the road and car park still exist though both the size of the car park and the l___________h of the road have been e_____________d. The present road l____________o a l____________e (p_________t in 1950 as well) and a n_________________ds______________bb________________f the beach. A small 25m pool remains in the g________________y of the lighthouse.
B_____________h the road in 1950, there was a p______________d, an area for d_________________s and a p_____________n, which are largely u____________d in the present day with the e____________n of the children’s playground being r___________d by an a_______________l car park. C________________e beach, a 25m pool has been e______________d to 50 meters and there is c_____________y a restaurant and a______________r surf club to the left of the beach.
Listening Practice
Listen to the related topic below and practice with these activities:
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and cities than to build more housing.
To what extant do you agree or disagree?
Many city and town planners believe that trees, instead of residential buildings, are crucial for the development of the modern city. In my agreement, I agree with this contention despite the legitimate benefits to increased housing in cities.
Those who would rather build more residential buildings argue that both town and city populations are surging. Population figures globally are on the rise and it is logical to provide quality housing for all citizens. This is particularly true in rapidly growing nations such as China and India. The migration of individuals from the countryside to cities and outlying towns means that higher residential numbers have led to deteriorating sanitary conditions and increased pressure on the services that sustain cities such as public transportation. More housing would at least partly alleviate the issues that urban planners face and allow for more cogent plans for densely populated environments.
Nonetheless, the importance of trees transcends the purely practical. For the average city and town resident, trees have aesthetic value. Take for example some of the best known cities in the world including Paris and New York City. The parks and gardens stand out and mitigate living apart from the natural world. Moreover, the more underprivileged segments of society are unlikely to be able to afford trips outside their immediate living vicinity. There is therefore a good chance that many younger children, particularly those in inner cities, will rarely experience nature and their lives will be limited to the dreary confines of the city. Over time, this can have a demoralising effect that is evidenced in the defeatist attitude common among less affluent children.
In conclusion, the importance of housing to meeting rising population demands does not overshadow the importance of trees. Towns and cities must naturally balance these concerns to foster better living environments for residents.
Analysis
1. Many city and town planners believe that trees, instead of residential buildings, are crucial for the development of the modern city. 2. In my agreement, I agree with this contention despite the legitimate benefits to increased housing in cities.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who would rather build more residential buildings argue that both town and city populations are surging. 2. Population figures globally are on the rise and it is logical to provide quality housing for all citizens. 3. This is particularly true in rapidly growing nations such as China and India. 4. The migration of individuals from the countryside to cities and outlying towns means that higher residential numbers have led to deteriorating sanitary conditions and increased pressure on the services that sustain cities such as public transportation. 5. More housing would at least partly alleviate the issues that urban planners face and allow for more cogent plans for densely populated environments.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific examples.
Continue to develop it.
State the result.
1. Nonetheless, the importance of trees transcends the purely practical. 2. For the average city and town resident, trees have aesthetic value. 3. Take for example some of the best known cities in the world including Paris and New York City. 4. The parks and gardens stand out and mitigate living apart from the natural world. 5. Moreover, the more underprivileged segments of society are unlikely to be able to afford trips outside their immediate living vicinity. 6. There is therefore a good chance that many younger children, particularly those in inner cities, will rarely experience nature and their lives will be limited to the dreary confines of the city. 7. Over time, this can have a demoralising effect that is evidenced in the defeatist attitude common among less affluent children.
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.
Continue your development.
Detail the results if you are struggling to develop your ideas.
Add on any extra detail that you can that is related for a better task achievement score.
1. In conclusion, the importance of housing to meeting rising population demands does not overshadow the importance of trees. 2. Towns and cities must naturally balance these concerns to foster better living environments for residents.
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 and then check below.
Many city and town planners believe that trees, instead ofresidential buildings, are crucial for the development of the modern city. In my agreement, I agree with this contention despite the legitimate benefits to increased housing in cities.
Those who would rather build more residential buildings argue that both town and city populations are surging. Population figures globally are on the rise and it is logical to provide quality housing for all citizens. This is particularly true in rapidly growing nations such as China and India. The migration of individuals from the countryside to cities and outlying towns means that higher residential numbers have led to deteriorating sanitary conditions and increased pressure on the services that sustain cities such as public transportation. More housing would at least partly alleviate the issues that urban planners face and allow for more cogent plans for densely populated environments.
Nonetheless, the importance of trees transcends the purely practical. For the average city and town resident, trees have aesthetic value. Take for example some of the best known cities in the world including Paris and New York City. The parks and gardens stand out and mitigate living apart from the natural world. Moreover, the more underprivileged segments of society are unlikely to be able to afford trips outside theirimmediate living vicinity. There is therefore a good chance that many younger children, particularly those in inner cities, will rarely experience nature and their lives will be limited to the dreary confines of the city. Over time, this can have a demoralising effect that is evidenced in the defeatist attitude common among less affluent children.
In conclusion, the importance of housing to meeting rising population demands does not overshadow the importance of trees. Towns and cities must naturally balance these concerns to foster better living environments for residents.
Answers
city and town planners people who map out and plan places
instead ofresidential buildings in place of housing
crucial key
modern city cities of the 21st century
contention despite opinion regardless of
legitimate benefits real advantages
rather prefer
argue claim
surging increasing a lot
population figures globally number of people around the world
logical rational
provide quality housing give good homes
particularly true especially the case
rapidly growing nations countries growing much faster
migration leaving/moving
outlying towns suburbs
higher residential numbers more people living there
deteriorating sanitary conditions less and less clean
increased pressure more stress
services transport, medicine, police, etc.
sustain keep alive
public transportation buses, metros, etc.
at least partly alleviate at the minimum somewhat contain
urban planners face people who plan cities must deal with
cogent plans logical future plans
densely populated environments cities with lots of people
nonetheless regardless
trees transcends is more important than
purely practical just what is necessary
average normal
aesthetic value beauty
stand out make an impression
mitigate lessen
apart away from
natural world nature
underprivileged segments of society poor people
afford can pay for
outside theirimmediate living vicinity far from their home
particularly especially
inner cities deep in cities
rarely not often
limited not expansive
dreary confines sad surroundings
over time over period of time
demoralising effect demotivating
evidenced there is evidence for it
defeatist attitude negative outlook
common among prevalent in
less affluent children poor kids
demands what people need
overshadow be stronger than
naturally balance these concerns of course keep both in check
foster better living environments encourage a nice place to live
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 c_________________________s believe that trees, i___________________________s, are c__________l for the development of the m______________y. In my agreement, I agree with this c___________________e the l______________________s to increased housing in cities.
Those who would r_________r build more residential buildings a_____e that both town and city populations are s________g. P_________________________y are on the rise and it is l________l to p_______________________g for all citizens. This is p____________________e in r________________________s such as China and India. The m______________n of individuals from the countryside to cities and o_______________s means that h______________________________s have led to d_____________________________s and i_________________e on the s__________s that s_______n cities such as p________________________n. More housing would a___________________________e the issues that u______________________e and allow for more c_______________s for d_________________________________s.
N_____________s, the importance of t__________________s the p_____________l. For the a___________e city and town resident, trees have a_______________e. Take for example some of the best known cities in the world including Paris and New York City. The parks and gardens s__________t and m__________e living a______t from the n_________________d. Moreover, the more u___________________________________y are unlikely to be able to a_______d trips o_______________________________________y. There is therefore a good chance that many younger children, p___________y those in i__________s, will r________y experience nature and their lives will be l________d to the d_____________s of the city. O___________e, this can have a d____________________t that is e___________d in the d____________________________________________________n.
In conclusion, the importance of housing to meeting rising population d___________s does not o___________w the importance of trees. Towns and cities must n__________________________________s to f__________________________________s for residents.
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 working longer hours from the real IELTS general training exam.
An interesting and tricky IELTS topic!
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Dave
IELTS Essay: Working Longer Hours
Many people are working longer hours.
Why is this happening?
What problems can this cause to people?
It is becoming increasingly common for the average employee to spend more time working. In my opinion, this is the result of structural changes and the resultant problems relate primarily to mental and physical well-being.
Longer modern workdays are largely due to technological innovations. In the past, an office employee might commute to work for a typical 9 to 5 shift, before returning home unencumbered by further assignments. Today, many employees are in near-constant contact with their job through messages, emails, and phone calls. As working hours become flexible and permeable, in some cases leading to remote working, individuals are more likely to spend extra time completing assignments or making an effort to impress their boss. For example, highly motivated employees will often answer emails late into the night or stay up past midnight to finalise reports.
The results of more time spent at work concern mental and physical health. First of all, research has shown that in order to lower levels of cortisol in the brain linked to periods of stressful activity, it is important to compartmentalise work. Since this is less possible today, there has been a concomitant rise in conditions related to depression, anxiety, and general unhappiness. Secondly, more time at work can also take a heavy toll on physical health. Most workers spend the majority of the day sitting at a desk, which, if they have poor posture, can lead to back pain. More importantly, if employees are working too much they might be cutting into their time for exercise. There is only so much that an individual can fit into a single day and exercise is a natural sacrifice when pressed for time.
In conclusion, the tendency to work longer results from fundamental changes to the structure of work due to advances in technology and this has both psychological and physical implications. Individuals must therefore strive for ways to strike a balance to maintain their health.
Analysis
1. It is becoming increasingly common for the average employee to spend more time working. 2. In my opinion, this is the result of structural changes and the resultant problems relate primarily to mental and physical well-being.
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1. Longer modern workdays are largely due to technological innovations. 2. In the past, an office employee might commute to work for a typical 9 to 5 shift, before returning home unencumbered by further assignments. 3. Today, many employees are in near-constant contact with their job through messages, emails, and phone calls. 4. As working hours become flexible and permeable, in some cases leading to remote working, individuals are more likely to spend extra time completing assignments or making an effort to impress their boss. 5. For example, highly motivated employees will often answer emails late into the night or stay up past midnight to finalise reports.
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.
Give an example.
1. The results of more time spent at work concern mental and physical health. 2. First of all, research has shown that in order to lower levels of cortisol in the brain linked to periods of stressful activity, it is important to compartmentalise work. 3. Since this is less possible today, there has been a concomitant rise in conditions related to depression, anxiety, and general unhappiness. 4. Secondly, more time at work can also take a heavy toll on physical health. 5. Most workers spend the majority of the day sitting at a desk, which, if they have poor posture, can lead to back pain. 6. More importantly, if employees are working too much they might be cutting into their time for exercise. 7. There is only so much that an individual can fit into a single day and exercise is a natural sacrifice when pressed for time.
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1. In conclusion, the tendency to work longer results from fundamental changes to the structure of work due to advances in technology and this has both psychological and physical implications. 2. Individuals must therefore strive for ways to strike a balance to maintain their health.
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Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
It is becoming increasingly common for the average employee to spend more time working. In my opinion, this is the result of structural changes and the resultant problems relate primarily to mental and physical well-being.
Longer modern workdays are largely due to technological innovations. In the past, an office employee might commute to work for a typical 9 to 5 shift, before returning home unencumbered by further assignments. Today, many employees are in near-constant contact with their job through messages, emails, and phone calls. As working hours become flexible and permeable, in some cases leading toremote working, individuals are more likely to spend extra time completing assignments or making an effort to impress their boss. For example, highly motivated employees will often answer emails late into the night or stay up past midnight to finalise reports.
The results of more time spent at work concern mental and physical health. First of all, research has shown that in order to lower levels of cortisol in the brain linked toperiods of stressful activity, it is important to compartmentalise work. Since this is less possible today, there has been a concomitant rise in conditions related to depression, anxiety, and general unhappiness. Secondly, more time at work can also take a heavy toll on physical health. Most workers spend the majority of the day sitting at a desk, which, if they have poor posture, can lead to back pain. More importantly, if employees are working too much they might be cutting into their time for exercise. There is only so much that an individual can fit into a single day and exercise is a natural sacrifice when pressed for time.
In conclusion, the tendency to work longer results fromfundamental changes to the structure of work due to advances in technology and this has both psychological and physical implications. Individuals must therefore strive for ways to strike a balance to maintain their health.
Answers
increasingly common more and more popular
average employee normal person
structural changes alterations to the shape of the workday
resultant problems issues resulting from this
primarily mostly
mental and physical well-being emotional and body health
longer modern workdays more time working these days
largely mostly
technological innovations new devices
commute travelling to work/school
typical 9 to 5 shift normal workday
returning home unencumbered going back home with no worries/work
further extra
near-constant contact always in communications
flexible can change
permeable goes through barriers
in some cases sometimes
leading to causing
remote working working from home
completing assignments finishing your work
making an effort to impress their boss trying to show off
highly very
answer emails late into the night stay up late at night to respond
stay up past midnight don’t sleep until late
finalise reports finish work
concern worry
research has shown that studies indicate
cortisol the thing in the brain that relates to stress
linked toperiods of stressful activity times when you feel stressed
compartmentalise keep in its place
concomitant rise related increase
conditions contexts
anxiety stressful feelings
take a heavy toll on hurts a lot
majority most of
poor posture don’t sit properly
back pain when your back hurts
cutting into reducing
there is only so much that only a limited amount can be done
fit into be part of
natural sacrifice obvious area to limit
pressed for time don’t have much time
tendency inclination
results fromfundamental what happens from the basic
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 the a_____________________e to spend more time working. In my opinion, this is the result of s__________________s and the r___________________s relate p___________y to m___________________________g.
L_________________________s are l__________y due to t___________________________s. In the past, an office employee might c__________e to work for a t_______________________t, before r___________________________d by f_________r assignments. Today, many employees are in n_______________________t with their job through messages, emails, and phone calls. As working hours become f______________e and p______________e, i________________s l_________________or____________________g, individuals are more likely to spend extra time c____________________s or m__________________________________s. For example, h__________y motivated employees will often a_____________________________t or s___________________t to f_________________s.
The results of more time spent at work c___________n mental and physical health. First of all, r________________________t in order to lower levels of c___________l in the brain l________________________________________y, it is important to c_________________e work. Since this is less possible today, there has been a c____________________e in c_______________s related to depression, a____________y, and general unhappiness. Secondly, more time at work can also t_______________________n physical health. Most workers spend the m_______________y of the day sitting at a desk, which, if they have p__________________e, can lead to b_____________n. More importantly, if employees are working too much they might be c_____________o their time for exercise. T_____________________________t an individual can f_______o a single day and exercise is a n_______________________e when p___________________e.
In conclusion, the t____________y to work longer r________________________l changes to the structure of work due to advances in technology and this has both psychological and physical i_________________s. Individuals must therefore s______e for ways to s__________________e to maintain their health.
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