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Nowadays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure. Some believe this travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
migrations travelling/moving
negatives bad parts
overcrowded too many people
consumer class people who buy things
dwindles disappears
nonetheless regardless
forward progress development
positive sign good thing
there is little doubt that it is clear
transitional period time of change
rife full of
unrest unhappiness
more than compensated for more than makes up for
pursue their passions do what they want
toil work pointlessly/hard
manual jobs physical jobs
concomitant rise related increase
artisans skilled makers
consideration area to think about
universal basic wage salary for all people
sever cut off from
necessity of work needing to work
open up allow for
range variety of
leisure not doing anything
dominance supremacy
short-term downsides negatives in the short-term
ultimately in the end
flourishing improving
innovation new ideas
capably manage do well handling
ˈgrəʊɪŋ kənˈsɜːn
pəˈzɪʃənz
ˈɒkjʊpaɪ
klɪə ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪʤɪz
ˈævərɪʤ ˈwɜːkə
ˈpɒzətɪv ˈəʊvərɔːl
dɪˈkraɪ
trɛnd
ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n
ʌnˈskɪld ˈleɪbərəz
məʊst əˈfɛktɪd
prɪˈdɒmɪneɪtli ˈrʊərəl ˈeərɪəz
waɪt ˈkɒlə ˈwɜːkəz
ˈpraɪmərɪli əˈgreərɪən i(ː)ˈkɒnəmiz
ˈmɪdˈwɛst
stiːp dɪˈklaɪn
rɪˈzʌlt
ˈstrʌgl tuː meɪk ɛndz miːt
ɪmˈbɪtəd
ˈkʌrənt ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk ˈmɒdl
ɜːn səbˈsɪstəns ˈweɪʤɪz
maɪˈgreɪʃənz
ˈnɛgətɪvz
ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪd
kənˈsjuːmə klɑːs
ˈdwɪndlz
ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs
ˈfɔːwəd ˈprəʊgrəs
ˈpɒzətɪv saɪn
ðeər ɪz ˈlɪtl daʊt ðæt
trænˈsɪʒənl ˈpɪərɪəd
raɪf
ʌnˈrɛst
mɔː ðæn ˈkɒmpɛnseɪtɪd fɔː
pəˈsjuː ðeə ˈpæʃənz
tɔɪl
ˈmænjʊəl ʤɒbz
kənˈkɒmɪtənt raɪz
ˌɑːtɪˈzænz
kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən
ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl ˈbeɪsɪk weɪʤ
ˈsɛvə
nɪˈsɛsɪti ɒv wɜːk
ˈəʊpən ʌp
reɪnʤ
ˈlɛʒə
ˈdɒmɪnəns
ʃɔːt-tɜːm ˈdaʊnˌsaɪdz
ˈʌltɪmɪtli
ˈflʌrɪʃɪŋ
ˌɪnəʊˈveɪʃən
ˈkeɪpəbli ˈmænɪʤ
Remember and fill in the blanks:
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.
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Is this a negative or positive development?
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What do the words in bold below mean?
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.
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
partaking taking part in
ritual ceremony
association relationship
tribe group
essential key
common human trait everyone does this
inefficient allocation not a good way to spend
mass everyone together
cooperative effort all working together
tremendous value lots of importance
consider think about
a great honor very important
kleɪm
ˈhəʊstɪŋ ði əʊˈlɪmpɪks
ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪvli daɪˈvɜːts
mɔːr ɪˈsɛnʃəl ˈeərɪəz
dɪsˈpaɪt
ˈvælɪd əbˈʤɛkʃənz
stɪl greɪt ˈvæljuː
ˈjuːnɪfaɪɪŋ ˈɪmpækt
ˈkrɪtɪks
ˈɜːʤənt niːdz
praɪˈɒrɪˌtaɪzd ˈəʊvə
ˈspɔːtɪŋ ɪˈvɛnt
əˈplaɪz
pəˈtɪkjʊləli
mæs ʌnˈrɛst
ˈprəʊtɛsts
ˈləʊkəlz
əˈliːvɪeɪt ˈwɜːsnɪŋ kənˈdɪʃənz
ˌʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪʤd ˈsɛgmənts ɒv səˈsaɪəti
ɪnˈstɛd ɪmˈpruːvd
ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌkʧə
ˌæləʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)nz
ˈfɛdərəl ˈbʌʤɪt
sɜːv ən ɪˈmiːdiət ˈpɜːpəs
ˈlɒŋgə ˈlɑːstɪŋ ɪˈfɛkt
ˈspɒnsəd baɪ
ˈɛfəts tuː ˈjuːnɪfaɪ
frɔːt ˌɪntə(ː)ˈnæʃənl rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps
ˈkaʊntər-ɪnˈtju(ː)ɪtɪvli ˈdiːkriːs ˈtɛnʃənz
ruːt əˈgɛnst
spɪˈsɪfɪk ˈɪnstənsɪz
jʊˈnaɪtɪd
ʃeəd ˈvjuːɪŋ ɪksˈpɪərɪəns
ˈsʌtl
ʌnˈkɒnʃəs rɪˈzʌlt
ˈfɒstərɪŋ ˈgreɪtər ˈɛmpəθi
daɪˈvɜːs ˈɛθnɪk ænd ˈnæʃənl gruːps
pɑːˈteɪkɪŋ
ˈrɪʧʊəl
əˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n
traɪb
ɪˈsɛnʃəl
ˈkɒmən ˈhjuːmən treɪt
ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt ˌæləʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
mæs
kəʊˈɒpərətɪv ˈɛfət
trɪˈmɛndəs ˈvæljuː
kənˈsɪdə
ə greɪt ˈɒnə
Remember and fill in the blanks:
There are many who c_______m h____________________s u______________________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.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
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Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
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