This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of robots and jobs from the real IELTS general training exam.
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IELTS Essay: Robots and Jobs
Machines are taking over more and more jobs previously done by humans.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
There has been growing concern in recent years related to the number of positions robots now occupy in the workforce. In my opinion, though this has clear disadvantages for the average worker, it is a positive overall.
Those who decry this trend towards automation point out its impact on unskilled labourers. The most affected live in poorer, predominately rural areas rather than cities where there are more white collar workers. For example, in the United States in the primarily agrarian economies of the Midwest, the number of jobs for farmers and factory workers has been in steep decline. The result is either than many families now struggle to make ends meet and are embittered towards the current economic model or they leave their homes to earn subsistence wages in the city. This migrations brings its own negatives as cities become overcrowded and the consumer class in the countryside dwindles.
Nonetheless, the forward progress of technology is a positive sign for the future. There is little doubt that the transitional period will be rife with unrest among working class people; however, this will be more than compensated for by future generations. In the future, workers will be free to pursue their passions rather than having to toil in manual jobs better done by robots. This could lead to a concomitant rise in the number of scientists, artists, researchers, artisans, and other skilled positions. There is even consideration these days of a universal basic wage that would sever individuals from the necessity of work and open up a range of leisure options for the average citizen.
In conclusion, though the dominance of robotic technologies has short-term downsides, it will ultimately lead to a flourishing of human creativity and innovation. It is therefore important for governments to capably manage this transition.
Analysis
1. There has been growing concern in recent years related to the number of positions robots now occupy in the workforce. 2. In my opinion, though this has clear disadvantages for the average worker, it is a positive overall.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who decry this trend towards automation point out its impact on unskilled labourers. 2. The most affected live in poorer, predominately rural areas rather than cities where there are more white collar workers. 3. For example, in the United States in the primarily agrarian economies of the Midwest, the number of jobs for farmers and factory workers has been in steep decline. 4. The result is either than many families now struggle to make ends meet and are embittered towards the current economic model or they leave their homes to earn subsistence wages in the city. 5. This migrations brings its own negatives as cities become overcrowded and the consumer class in the countryside dwindles.
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 resultor develop the idea fully.
1. Nonetheless, the forward progress of technology is a positive sign for the future. 2. There is little doubt that the transitional period will be rife with unrest among working class people; however, this will be more than compensated for by future generations. 3. In the future, workers will be free to pursue their passions rather than having to toil in manual jobs better done by robots. 4. This could lead to a concomitant rise in the number of scientists, artists, researchers, artisans, and other skilled positions. 5. There is even consideration these days of a universal basic wage that would sever individuals from the necessity of work and open up a range of leisure options for the average citizen.
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 more detail but don’t add in a new main idea.
1. In conclusion, though the dominance of robotic technologies has short-term downsides, it will ultimately lead to a flourishing of human creativity and innovation. 2. It is therefore important for governments to capably manage this transition.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
There has been growing concern in recent years related to the number of positions robots now occupy in the workforce. In my opinion, though this has clear disadvantages for the average worker, it is a positive overall.
Those who decry this trend towards automation point out its impact on unskilled labourers. The most affected live in poorer, predominately rural areas rather than cities where there are more white collar workers. For example, in the United States in the primarily agrarian economies of the Midwest, the number of jobs for farmers and factory workers has been in steep decline. The result is either than many families now struggle to make ends meet and are embittered towards the current economic model or they leave their homes to earn subsistence wages in the city. This migrations brings its own negatives as cities become overcrowded and the consumer class in the countryside dwindles.
Nonetheless, the forward progress of technology is a positive sign for the future. There is little doubt that the transitional period will be rife with unrest among working class people; however, this will be more than compensated for by future generations. In the future, workers will be free to pursue their passions rather than having to toil in manual jobs better done by robots. This could lead to a concomitant rise in the number of scientists, artists, researchers, artisans, and other skilled positions. There is even consideration these days of a universal basic wage that would sever individuals from the necessity of work and open up a range of leisure options for the average citizen.
In conclusion, though the dominance of robotic technologies has short-term downsides, it will ultimately lead to a flourishing of human creativity and innovation. It is therefore important for governments to capably manage this transition.
Answers
growing concern increasing worry
positions jobs
occupy take
clear disadvantages definite negatives
average worker normal person with a job
positive overall good in general
decry argue against
trend pattern
automation things being done automatically/by robots
unskilled labourers work that doesn’t require much skill
most affected impacted greatly
predominately rural areas mostly just in the countryside
white collar workers people with better jobs
primarily agrarian economies mostly based on farming
Midwest the middle and Western area of the United States
steep decline going down a lot
result effect
struggle to make ends meet have a tough time making enough money
embittered angry towards
current economic model the way the economy is now
earn subsistence wages just make enough to survive
There has been g_______________n in recent years related to the number of p___________s robots now o_________y in the workforce. In my opinion, though this has c_________________s for the a_________________r, it is a p___________________l.
Those who d________y this t_________d towards a_________________n point out its impact on u________________________s. The m_____________d live in poorer, p_________________________s rather than cities where there are more w__________________________s. For example, in the United States in the p_____________________________s of the M_________t, the number of jobs for farmers and factory workers has been in s_____________e. The r______t is either than many families now s__________________________t and are e__________________d towards the c________________________l or they leave their homes to e___________________________s in the city. This m___________s brings its own n_____________s as cities become o_______________d and the c___________________s in the countryside d____________s.
N______________s, the f_______________s of technology is a p_______________n for the future. T________________________t the t______________________d will be r___e with u____________t among working class people; however, this will be m______________________________r by future generations. In the future, workers will be free to p________________________s rather than having to t_____l in m___________________s better done by robots. This could lead to a c________________________e in the number of scientists, artists, researchers, a_____________s, and other skilled positions. There is even c________________n these days of a u_______________________e that would s______r individuals from the n__________________k and o___________p a r_________e of l_________e options for the average citizen.
In conclusion, though the d_______________e of robotic technologies has s_______________________s, it will u_____________y lead to a f____________g of human creativity and i______________n. It is therefore important for governments to c___________________e this transition.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of whether or countries should invest in hosting the Olympic games from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: The Olympic Games
Some believe that the Olympic games help bring people from different nations together, while others claim that holding the Olympics wastes money which could be used for important issues.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
There are many who claim hosting the Olympics unproductively diverts money from more essential areas. In my opinion, despite these valid objections, there is still great value in the unifying impact of the Olympics.
Critics argue there are urgent needs that should be prioritised over a sporting event. This applies to every nation but particularly developing ones. For example, the Olympics in Brazil in 2016 led to mass unrest and protests as locals felt too much money was being spent on the event and not enough on helping to alleviate worsening conditions among underprivileged segments of society. The government could have instead improved the infrastructure used by millions daily, invested more in education, or built more hospitals. These allocations of the federal budget would not only serve an immediate purpose but also have a longer lasting effect than the Olympics.
Nonetheless, most Olympic games are sponsored by developed nations and they occur very rarely which justifies their efforts to unify. The countries competing in the Olympics often have fraught international relationships and competition can counter-intuitively decrease tensions. Supporters may root against other countries at specific instances, such as when watching a football match, but they are united in their love of sports and the shared viewing experience. This has the subtle but powerful unconscious result of fostering greater empathy between diverse ethnic and national groups. When an individual roots for their country and their athletes, and sees other individuals partaking in the same ritual, they will realise that association within a larger tribe is an essential, common human trait.
In conclusion, despite the seemingly inefficient allocation of funds, the Olympics are a mass, cooperative effort that has tremendous value. Therefore, countries should consider hosting the games a great honor.
Analysis
1. There are many who claim hosting the Olympics unproductively diverts money from more essential areas. 2. In my opinion, despite these valid objections, there is still great value in the unifying impact of the Olympics.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Critics argue there are urgent needs that should be prioritised over a sporting event. 2. This applies to every nation but particularly developing ones. 3. For example, the Olympics in Brazil in 2016 led to mass unrest and protests as locals felt too much money was being spent on the event and not enough on helping to alleviate worsening conditions among underprivileged segments of society. 4. The government could have instead improved the infrastructure used by millions daily, invested more in education, or built more hospitals. 5. These allocations of the federal budget would not only serve an immediate purpose but also have a longer lasting effect than the Olympics.
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 fully.
1. Nonetheless, most Olympic games are sponsored by developed nations and they occur very rarely which justifies their efforts to unify. 2. The countries competing in the Olympics often have fraught international relationships and competition can counter-intuitively decrease tensions. 3. Supporters may root against other countries at specific instances, such as when watching a football match, but they are united in their love of sports and the shared viewing experience. 4. This has the subtle but powerful unconscious result of fostering greater empathy between diverse ethnic and national groups. 5. When an individual roots for their country and their athletes, and sees other individuals partaking in the same ritual, they will realise that association within a larger tribe is an essential, common human trait.
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.
Develop the example fully by stating the result.
1. In conclusion, despite the seemingly inefficient allocation of funds, the Olympics are a mass, cooperative effort that has tremendous value. 2. Therefore, countries should consider hosting the games a great honor.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
There are many who claim hosting the Olympicsunproductively diverts money from more essential areas. In my opinion, despite these valid objections, there is still great value in the unifying impact of the Olympics.
Critics argue there are urgent needs that should be prioritised over a sporting event. This applies to every nation but particularly developing ones. For example, the Olympics in Brazil in 2016 led to mass unrest and protests as locals felt too much money was being spent on the event and not enough on helping to alleviate worsening conditions among underprivileged segments of society. The government could have instead improved the infrastructure used by millions daily, invested more in education, or built more hospitals. These allocations of the federal budget would not only serve an immediate purpose but also have a longer lasting effect than the Olympics.
Nonetheless, most Olympic games are sponsored by developed nations and they occur very rarely which justifies their efforts to unify. The countries competing in the Olympics often have fraught international relationships and competition can counter-intuitively decrease tensions. Supporters may root against other countries at specific instances, such as when watching a football match, but they are united in their love of sports and the shared viewing experience. This has the subtle but powerful unconscious result of fostering greater empathy between diverse ethnic and national groups. When an individual roots for their country and their athletes, and sees other individuals partaking in the same ritual, they will realise that association within a larger tribe is an essential, common human trait.
In conclusion, despite the seemingly inefficient allocation of funds, the Olympics are a mass, cooperative effort that has tremendous value. Therefore, countries should consider hosting the games a great honor.
Answers
claim argue
hosting the Olympics being in charge of the games
unproductively diverts uselessly takes away
more essential areas more important parts
despite regardless of
valid objections legitimate concerns
still great value continues to be worth it
unifying impact keeps people together
critics those who are against this
urgent needs necessary now
prioritised over made more important than
sporting event Olympics, games, matches, etc.
applies is relevant to
particularly especially
mass unrest people unhappy
protests unrest
locals those who live in a country
alleviate worsening conditions make things better
underprivileged segments of society poorer parts of a country
instead improved better choice to help
infrastructure streets, roads, buildings, etc.
allocations how money is assigned
federal budget government’s money to spend
serve an immediate purpose useful now
longer lasting effect more helpful in the future
sponsored by hosted by
efforts to unify try to bring people together
fraught international relationships conflicts between countries
counter-intuitively decrease tensions against expectations help pacify
root against be against the other side
specific instances isolated moments
united brought together
shared viewing experience everyone watching at the same time
subtle less obvious
unconscious result without meaning to the effect
fostering greater empathy increasing understanding between peoples
diverse ethnic and national groups different races, nationalities
There are many who c_______m h____________________su______________________s money from m_______________________s. In my opinion, d_________e these v_______________________s, there is s_______________________e in the u_________________t of the Olympics.
C________s argue there are u_______________s that should be p_________________r a s_________________t. This a_________s to every nation but p__________________y developing ones. For example, the Olympics in Brazil in 2016 led to m_____________t and p_________s as l________s felt too much money was being spent on the event and not enough on helping to a__________________________________s among u______________________________________y. The government could have i________________________d the i____________________e used by millions daily, invested more in education, or built more hospitals. These a______________s of the f___________________t would not only s_____________________________e but also have a l______________________________t than the Olympics.
Nonetheless, most Olympic games are s____________________y developed nations and they occur very rarely which justifies their e__________________y. The countries competing in the Olympics often have f_____________________________s and competition can c___________________________________s. Supporters may r__________________t other countries at s_____________________s, such as when watching a football match, but they are u_________d in their love of sports and the s_______________________________e. This has the s____________e but powerful u________________________t of f______________________________y between d_______________________________________s. When an individual roots for their country and their athletes, and sees other individuals p______________g in the same r__________l, they will realise that a________________n within a larger t_______e is an e_______________l, c___________________t.
In conclusion, despite the seemingly i______________________n of funds, the Olympics are a m______s, c______________________t that has t_________________________e. Therefore, countries should c___________r hosting the games a____________________r.
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Some people think that it is a waste of money for countries to host big sporting events like the world cup, and that the money would be better spent on other things. However, others think that hosting large sporting events has a clear, positive impact on a country.
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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of whether or not schools should teach children about the science of food and its preparation from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: Food Science
Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think students should spend time on important subjects.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some today advocate the teaching of food science and preparation in schools as a key 21st century skill. In my opinion, though the expense is a potential obstacle, such a proposal is justifiable.
Opponents of this proposed curriculum shift argue that it would only benefit more affluent school systems. The majority of schools, particularly those in inner cities and remote rural regions, struggle already to maintain quality facilities and employ experienced, dedicated teachers. The idea of building a kitchen for student-use and keeping it stocked with ingredients as well as the sophisticated equipment required to teach about and practice molecular gastronomy is simply unrealistic. Critics justly point out that such money would be better spent maintaining more essential infrastructure such as the fields, classrooms, and school buildings themselves.
Nonetheless, assuming government funding is available, this would be an ideal method of combining a practical skill with scientific theory. One of the most common complaints among students after graduation is that the vast majority of their studies were impractical and did not prepare them for adulthood. Learning to cook on its own would go a long way towards answering this criticism. However, the true gains would come from the linking of theory and practice. Many scientific theories are abstract and difficult to both understand and retain later in life. The practical application in cooking would not only help students grasp the concepts initially but repeated review from making meals in one’s daily life would likely ensure permanent understanding.
In conclusion, food science may seem trivial and its application might pose financial hurdles but it is worth enacting in order to educate students well. Where possible, governments should allocate the necessary funding.
Analysis
1. Some today advocate the teaching of food science and preparation in schools as a key 21st century skill. 2. In my opinion, though the expense is a potential obstacle, such a proposal is justifiable.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Opponents of this proposed curriculum shift argue that it would only benefit more affluent school systems. 2. The majority of schools, particularly those in inner cities and remote rural regions, struggle already to maintain quality facilities and employ experienced, dedicated teachers. 3. The idea of building a kitchen for student-use and keeping it stocked with ingredients as well as the sophisticated equipment required to teach about and practice molecular gastronomy is simply unrealistic. 4. Critics justly point out that such money would be better spent maintaining more essential infrastructure such as the fields, classrooms, and school buildings themselves.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with a hypothetical example.
Continue to develop it as fully as possible.
1. Nonetheless, assuming government funding is available, this would be an ideal method of combining a practical skill with scientific theory. 2. One of the most common complaints among students after graduation is that the vast majority of their studies were impractical and did not prepare them for adulthood. 3. Learning to cook on its own would go a long way towards answering this criticism. 4. However, the true gains would come from the linking of theory and practice. 5. Many scientific theories are abstract and difficult to both understand and retain later in life. 6. The practical application in cooking would not only help students grasp the concepts initially but repeated review from making meals in one’s daily life would likely ensure permanent understanding.
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.
Develop the example.
Conclude the paragraph or finish developing your last idea.
1. In conclusion, food science may seem trivial and its application might pose financial hurdles but it is worth enacting in order to educate students well. 2. Where possible, governments should allocate the necessary funding.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
Some today advocate the teaching of food science and preparation in schools as a key 21st century skill. In my opinion, though the expense is a potential obstacle, such a proposal is justifiable.
Opponents of this proposed curriculumshift argue that it would only benefit more affluent school systems. The majority of schools, particularly those in inner cities and remote rural regions, struggle already to maintain quality facilities and employ experienced, dedicated teachers. The idea of building a kitchen for student-use and keeping it stocked with ingredients as well as the sophisticated equipment required to teach about and practice molecular gastronomy is simply unrealistic. Critics justly point out that such money would be better spent maintaining more essential infrastructure such as the fields, classrooms, and school buildings themselves.
Nonetheless, assuming government funding is available, this would be an ideal method of combining a practical skill with scientific theory. One of the most common complaints among students after graduation is that the vast majority of their studies were impractical and did not prepare them for adulthood. Learning to cook on its own would go a long way towardsanswering this criticism. However, the true gains would come from the linking of theory and practice. Many scientific theories are abstract and difficult to both understand and retain later in life. The practical application in cooking would not only help students grasp the conceptsinitially but repeated review from making meals in one’s daily life would likely ensure permanent understanding.
In conclusion, food science may seem trivial and its application might pose financial hurdles but it is worth enacting in order to educate students well. Where possible, governments should allocate the necessary funding.
Answers
advocate are in favour of
food science molecular gastronomy
preparation making
key 21st century skill important future ability
expense cost
potential obstacle possible hurdle
proposal idea
justifiable good reason for
opponents critics
proposed curriculumshift suggested change to what is studied in school
argue point out
affluent school systems rich schools
majority most of
particularly especially
inner cities tough parts of cities
remote rural regions far away countryside
struggle have difficulty with
maintain quality facilities keep the school up to standard
employ experienced hire good
dedicated caring
student-use for students to use
keeping it stocked full of supplies
as well as also
sophisticated equipment fancy kitchen appliances
molecular gastronomy food science
unrealistic not feasible
critics justly point out opponents rightly argue
maintaining more essential infrastructure keep up the quality of more important buildings
fields pitches
nonetheless regardless
assuming if it is true
ideal method perfect way
combining putting together
practical skill useful ability
scientific theory possible explanation for nature
most common complaints among many are upset about
graduation finishing school
vast majority by far the most of
impractical not useful
adulthood as adults
go a long way towardsanswering this criticism helps to combat
true gains real benefits
linking combining
scientific theories ideas
abstract not practical, concrete
retain later in life remember later
practical application can be used in the real world
grasp the conceptsinitially understand right away
repeated review revise over and over
making meals in one’s daily life cooking
ensure permanent understanding make sure they retain the info
trivial unimportant
application use
pose financial hurdles challenges related to money
Some today a____________e the teaching of f________________e and p______________n in schools as a k_______________________l. In my opinion, though the e____________e is a p____________________e, such a p___________l is j__________________e.
O_______________s of this p_______________________________t a______e that it would only benefit more a_______________________s. The m__________y of schools, p_______________y those in i_______________s and r_______________________s, s_____________e already to m___________________________s and e______________________d, d_____________d teachers. The idea of building a kitchen for s______________e and k_____________________d with ingredients a_____________s the s_________________________t required to teach about and practice m__________________________y is simply u_______________c. C__________________________t that such money would be better spent m__________________________________________e such as the f_________s, classrooms, and school buildings themselves.
N______________s, a____________g government funding is available, this would be an i________________d of c_______________g a p_________________l with s______________________y. One of the m_____________________________g students after g______________n is that the v____________________y of their studies were i_______________________l and did not prepare them for a____________________d. Learning to cook on its own would g______________________________________m. However, the t_______________s would come from the l_____________g of theory and practice. Many s____________________s are a__________t and difficult to both understand and r____________________e. The p________________________n in cooking would not only help students g_____________________________y but r__________________w from m______________________________e would likely e________________________________g.
In conclusion, food science may seem t___________l and its a________________n might p___________________________s but it is worth e_______________g in order to educate students well. W________________e, governments should a___________e the n______________________g.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of whether parents or governments are responsible for transporting children to and school from the real IELTS general training exam.
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IELTS Essay: Transporting Children
Some people think parents are responsible for transporting their children to school. Others think it is the government’s responsibility.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many feel that parents should take their children to school, while others feel this is a governmental responsibility. In my opinion, this is chiefly the duty of governments.
Those who feel parents should be in charge of transportation to school argue this is an important element of family life. Most people have fond memories of their parents driving, walking, or taking public transport with them to school and this is a potential time for bonding. Early in the morning on the way to school children and parents are likely to be at their most energetic. After a long day at school and work, both parties will probably be tired or busy. This therefore means the morning commute is an opportunity to catch up, make plans for the day, and enjoy each other’s company.
Nonetheless, most families rely on government support in this area for a number of reasons. Firstly, many families lack the time to take their children to school in the morning. This is particularly the case if they have more than one child and they attend different schools. A parent living in a rural area, for example, might have to be at work early in the morning and simply does not have the flexible schedule to allow for multiple morning trips. Secondly, most people depend on school buses and consider this a key part of their tax contributions. This is particularly true for less privileged families, who might not have private transportation, or in single parent homes where time is at a premium.
In conclusion, the familial gains of a trip to school in the morning are outweighed by the very practical concerns of average citizens. Governments should continue to ease the burden on parents by providing transportation to and from school.
Analysis
1. Many feel that parents should take their children to school, while others feel this is a governmental responsibility. 2. In my opinion, this is chiefly the duty of governments.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who feel parents should be in charge of transportation to school argue this is an important element of family life. 2. Most people have fond memories of their parents driving, walking, or taking public transport with them to school and this is a potential time for bonding. 3. Early in the morning on the way to school children and parents are likely to be at their most energetic. 4. After a long day at school and work, both parties will probably be tired or busy. 5. This therefore means the morning commute is an opportunity to catch up, make plans for the day, and enjoy each other’s company.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with a hypothetical example.
Continue to develop it as fully as possible.
Include specific detail.
1. Nonetheless, most families rely on government support in this area for a number of reasons. 2. Firstly, many families lack the time to take their children to school in the morning. 3. This is particularly the case if they have more than one child and they attend different schools. 4. A parent living in a rural area, for example, might have to be at work early in the morning and simply does not have the flexible schedule to allow for multiple morning trips. 5. Secondly, most people depend on school buses and consider this a key part of their tax contributions. 6. This is particularly true for less privileged families, who might not have private transportation, or in single parent homes where time is at a premium.
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.
Develop the example.
Conclude the paragraph or finish developing your last idea.
1. In conclusion, the familial gains of a trip to school in the morning are outweighed by the very practical concerns of average citizens. 2. Governments should continue to ease the burden on parents by providing transportation to and from school.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
Many feel that parents should take their children to school, while others feel this is a governmental responsibility. In my opinion, this is chiefly the duty of governments.
Those who feel parents should be in charge of transportation to school argue this is an important element of family life. Most people have fond memories of their parents driving, walking, or taking public transport with them to school and this is a potential time for bonding. Early in the morning on the way to school children and parents are likely to be at their most energetic. After a long day at school and work, both parties will probably be tired or busy. This therefore means the morning commute is an opportunity to catch up, make plans for the day, and enjoy each other’s company.
Nonetheless, most families rely on government support in this area for a number of reasons. Firstly, many families lack the time to take their children to school in the morning. This is particularly the case if they have more than one child and they attend different schools. A parent living in a rural area, for example, might have to be at work early in the morning and simply does not have the flexible schedule to allow formultiple morning trips. Secondly, most people depend on school buses and consider this a key part of their tax contributions. This is particularly true for less privileged families, who might not have private transportation, or in single parent homes where time is at a premium.
In conclusion, the familial gains of a trip to school in the morning are outweighed by the very practical concerns of average citizens. Governments should continue to ease the burden on parents by providing transportation to and from school.
Answers
governmental responsibility government should take care of it
chiefly mainly
duty responsibility
in charge of oversee
important element key part
family life living together in a family
fond memories good memories
taking public transport taking the bus, subway
potential time possible moment
early in the morning on the way to while going to
likely to be probably
energetic have more energy
parties both groups – parents and children
therefore thus
morning commute going to school/work
opportunity chance
catch up talk about what has been going on
make plans for the day decide on what to do later
enjoy each other’s company spend quality time together
nonetheless regardless
rely on depend on
firstly first of all
lack don’t have
particularly the case especially true
attend go to
rural area countryside
flexible schedule not a fixed timetable
allow formultiple be able to go many times
secondly second of all
depend on rely on
consider think about
key part essential element
tax contributions giving part of your paycheck to the government
particularly true especially the case
less privileged families poor families
private transportation cars
single parent homes only one parent to raise you
at a premium very valuable
familial gains good for the family
outweighed stronger than
practical concerns pragmatic issues
average citizens normal people
ease the burden make life easier
providing transportation to and from school taking care of the morning and afternoon commute
Many feel that parents should take their children to school, while others feel this is a g_______________________________y. In my opinion, this is c________y the d____y of governments.
Those who feel parents should be i__________f transportation to school argue this is an i____________________t of f____________e. Most people have f______________________s of their parents driving, walking, or t_________________________t with them to school and this is a p______________e for bonding. E_______________________________o school children and parents are l_______________e at their most e___________c. After a long day at school and work, both p__________s will probably be tired or busy. This t___________e means the m___________________e is an o______________y to c__________p, m______________________y, and e__________________________y.
N_____________s, most families r________n government support in this area for a number of reasons. F_________y, many families l_____k the time to take their children to school in the morning. This is p__________________e if they have more than one child and they a________d different schools. A parent living in a r_____________a, for example, might have to be at work early in the morning and simply does not have the f____________________e to a______________________e morning trips. S______________y, most people d______________n school buses and c____________r this a k___________t of their t______________________s. This is p______________________e for l________________________s, who might not have p_____________________n, or in s_________________________s where time is a________________m.
In conclusion, the f________________s of a trip to school in the morning are o________________d by the very p__________________s of a___________________s. Governments should continue to e______________________n on parents by p___________________________________________l.
Listening Practice
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