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
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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of working longer hours from the real IELTS general training exam.
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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.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
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.
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!
Try to keep your vocabulary academic and conclude the paragraph.
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.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
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.
Listening Practice
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More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programmes to get their news and instead read online.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Increasingly large segments of the population now receive their news online, rather than from the physical editions of newspapers. In my opinion, though the conveniences of technology are self-evident, this trend is a negative on the whole.
Proponents of modern habits of reading news argue it is more convenient. Examples of this abound. Consumers can search Google or Apple News and locate articles from thousands of online papers and websites, enabling them to access the news that matters the most to them more efficiently. Furthermore, they can do this while they are commuting to work or during various periods of inactivity throughout the day. It is even possible on most websites to listen to an audio version of the news, a tremendous advance for the visually impaired. All these modern features of online news only hint at the innovations to come and validate the decline of the publishing industry.
Nonetheless, the quality of online news is considerably lower on most websites. There are exceptions, such as websites that specialise in a given subject-area and employ intelligent contributors, however, the vast majority of the online news industry cynically pursues advertising revenue at any cost. Most stories are written hastily, the headlines are misleading, and the news articles themselves may be rife with unchecked facts and unprofessional prose. Retractions to reporting errors go unnoticed. The situation developing from this is that most individuals now read the news either to confirm their biases and gain a momentary burst of endorphins or out of outrage, so-called ‘hate-reading’, for the very same reason. It is therefore justified to claim that the relationship between publisher and audience is exploitive, not educational.
In conclusion, easier access to news does not outweigh the bad habits instilled by online news. Governments will likely never regulate this industry properly so it falls to individuals to make more informed choices when consuming media.
Analysis
1. Increasingly large segments of the population now receive their news online, rather than from the physical editions of newspapers. 2. In my opinion, though the conveniences of technology are self-evident, this trend is a negative on the whole.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Proponents of modern habits of reading news argue it is more convenient. 2. Examples of this abound. 3. Consumers can search Google or Apple News and locate articles from thousands of online papers and websites, enabling them to access the news that matters the most to them more efficiently. 4. Furthermore, they can do this while they are commuting to work or during various periods of inactivity throughout the day. 5. It is even possible on most websites to listen to an audio version of the news, a tremendous advance for the visually impaired. 6. All these modern features of online news only hint at the innovations to come and validate the decline of the publishing industry.
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.
Develop it even more fully if possible.
1. Nonetheless, the quality of online news is considerably lower on most websites. 2. There are exceptions, such as websites that specialise in a given subject-area and employ intelligent contributors, however, the vast majority of the online news industry cynically pursues advertising revenue at any cost. 3. Most stories are written hastily, the headlines are misleading, and the news articles themselves may be rife with unchecked facts and unprofessional prose. 4. Retractions to reporting errors go unnoticed. 5. The situation developing from this is that most individuals now read the news either to confirm their biases and gain a momentary burst of endorphins or out of outrage, so-called ‘hate-reading’, for the very same reason. 6. It is therefore justified to claim that the relationship between publisher and audience is exploitive, not educational.
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.
Add on any extra detail that you can that is related for a better task achievement score.
1. In conclusion, easier access to news does not outweigh the bad habits instilled by online news. 2. Governments will likely never regulate this industry properly so it falls to individuals to make more informed choices when consuming media.
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.
Increasingly large segments of the population now receive their news online, rather than from the physical editions of newspapers. In my opinion, though the conveniences of technology are self-evident, this trend is a negative on the whole.
Proponents of modern habits of reading news argue it is more convenient. Examples of this abound. Consumers can search Google or Apple News and locate articles from thousands of online papers and websites, enabling them to access the news that matters the most to them more efficiently. Furthermore, they can do this while they are commuting to work or during various periods of inactivity throughout the day. It is even possible on most websites to listen to an audio version of the news, a tremendous advance for the visually impaired. All these modern features of online news only hint at the innovations to come and validate the decline of the publishing industry.
Nonetheless, the quality of online news is considerably lower on most websites. There are exceptions, such as websites that specialise in a given subject-area and employ intelligent contributors, however, the vast majority of the online news industry cynically pursues advertising revenue at any cost. Most stories are written hastily, the headlines are misleading, and the news articles themselves may be rife with unchecked facts and unprofessional prose. Retractions to reporting errors go unnoticed. The situation developing from this is that mostindividuals now read the news either to confirm their biases and gain a momentary burst of endorphins or out of outrage, so-called ‘hate-reading‘, for the very same reason. It is therefore justified to claim that the relationship between publisher and audience is exploitive,not educational.
In conclusion, easier access to news does not outweigh the bad habits instilled by online news. Governments will likely never regulate this industry properly so it falls to individuals to make more informed choices when consuming media.
Answers
increasingly large segments of the population more and more people
rather than instead of
physical editions real copies
conveniences easier to use
self-evident obvious
trend pattern
on the whole in general
proponents supporters
modern habits the way people act now
argue claim
convenient easy and simple to use
abound are common
consumers customers
locate articles find news
enabling allowing for
access get to
matters the most to them care about the most
efficiently without wasting energy
while at the same time
commuting travelling to work/school
during various periods of inactivity throughout the day when not doing something
possible could happen
audio version can be listened to
tremendous advance huge step forward
visually impaired hard to see
modern features new abilities
hint look forward to
innovations to come changes in the future
validate justify
decline decrease
publishing industry magazines, newspapers, books
nonetheless regardless
considerably lower much less
exceptions outliers
specialise focus on
subject-area field of work
employ intelligent contributors hire smart writers
vast majority most of
online news industry websites posting news
cynically pursues just trying to get
advertising revenue money from ads
at any cost unethically
written hastily written quickly
misleading not accurate
rife with unchecked facts full of mistakes
unprofessional prose badly written
retractions mistakes corrected later
reporting errors mistakes
unnoticed not seen
situation context
confirm their biases agree with their views
gain a momentary burst of endorphins feel happy for a minute
out of outrage in anger
so-called allegedly
‘hate-reading‘ reading just because you hate an article
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:
I________________________________________n now receive their news online, r_______________n from the p__________________s of newspapers. In my opinion, though the c________________s of technology are s____________t, this t______d is a negative o______________e.
P________________s of m_____________s of reading news a_____e it is more c_______________t. Examples of this a__________d. C__________s can search Google or Apple News and l______________s from thousands of online papers and websites, e__________g them to a_______s the news that m_______________________m more e______________y. Furthermore, they can do this w_______e they are c_____________g to work or d___________________________________________________y. It is even p__________e on most websites to listen to an a______________n of the news, a t____________________e for the v__________________d. All these m__________________s of online news only h____t at the i_______________________e and v____________e the d_________e of the p______________________y.
N____________s, the quality of online news is c____________________r on most websites. There are e_____________s, such as websites that s____________e in a given s________________a and e_________________________s, however, the v___________________y of the o_____________________y c_________________________s a______________________e a______________t. Most stories are w_______________y, the headlines are m_____________g, and the news articles themselves may be r____________________s and u_______________________e. R____________s to r__________________s go u_______________d. The s_____________n developing from this is that mostindividuals now read the news either to c________________s and g__________________________________s or o________________e, s__________________________g‘, for the v_________________n. It is t____________________d to c_____m that the r_______________p between p_________________r and audience is e______________e,not e_________________l.
In conclusion, easier access to news does not o_______________h the bad habits i___________d by online news. Governments will likely never r____________e this industry p____________y so it f________o individuals to m________________s when c___________________a.
Listening Practice
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