IELTS Task 2
Vocabulary + Essay Sentences
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Technology 16 Topics with Vocabulary + Essay Sentences
1. Some people think that the modern communication technology has a negative impact on social relationships.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
2. We are becoming increasingly dependent on computer-based technology.
How do you think it will change in the future?
Is it good for us to rely so much on computers?
3. Life was better when technology was simpler.
To what extent do you agree and disagree?
4. Early technological developments helped ordinary people and changed their lives more than recent developments.
To what extent do you agree or disagree
5. When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive.
Do you agree and disagree with this statement?
6. Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful.
What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
7. Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on your children.
Do you agree or disagree?
8. School children are becoming far too dependent on computers. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills.
Do you agree or disagree?
9. Is it good for children to start using computers from an early age and spend long hours on them?
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
10. As computers are being used more and more in education, there will be soon no role for teachers in the classroom.
To what extent do you agree?
11. Some people think that young people can learn useful skills by playing electronic and computer games. Others argue that people who play electronic and computer games are wasting their time.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
12. Computer games are very popular for all ages and nationalities. Parents think this has little educational value and it will be harmful for children.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
13. Some say that the internet is making the world smaller by bringing people together.
To what extent do to you agree that the internet is making it easier for people to communicate with one another.
14. Beside a lot of advantages, some people believe that the Internet creates many problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
15.There have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel. Some people think the most important thing is the internet.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
16. Nowadays, for many people, the Internet is replacing regular books.
What do you think will happen in the future and what is your opinion about this trend?
Essay Vocabulary
1
Affect
Quality, decisions, behaviour, life
Essay Sentence:
The excessive use of the internet negatively affects youngsters' behaviour in the family and society.
2
Conduct
Debate, examination, experiment, research, survey
Essay Sentence:
According to an ICFA study, excessive internet use has a negative impact on children's social conduct.
3
Discuss
Idea, issue, matter, problem, situation
Essay Sentence:
The benefits and drawbacks of technological advancements will be discussed/ examined in the following paragraphs.
4
Encounter
Difficulty, opposition, problem, situation
Essay Sentence:
Young children who are usually addicted to their electronics have problems with their relationships with others.
5
Limit
Ability, access, choice, growth, unemployment, use
Essay Sentence:
Parents can safeguard their children from cyber-abuse by limiting their access to the internet.
6
Transform
Life, economy, city
Essay Sentence:
Modern technology is transforming economies around the globe.
7
Considerable
Advantage, effort, improvement, pressure, progress
Essay Sentence:
The rise of artificial intelligence has resulted in a considerable increase in unemployment, particularly among low-wage workers.
8
Daily
Activity, basis, diet, routine, life
Essay Sentence:
The development of technology has tremendous impacts on people's daily lives.
9
Emotional
Attachment, impact, needs, state, support
Essay Sentence:
There are numerous flaws in computer-based education, including its failure to address students' emotional needs.
10
Fast
Fast-paced society, development, food, friends, growth, learners, speed
Essay Sentence:
Modern technology has made its position in a fast-paced society.
11
Important
Aspects, differences, issues, role
Essay Sentence:
Excellence in the field of technology plays an important part in the overall development of a country.
12
Modern
Age, art, era, people, society, life
Essay Sentence:
In modern life, mobile phones have become a necessity.
13
Remarkable
Achievement, discovery, improvement, performance, tolerance, tribute
Essay Sentence:
E-books have become a favourite of young learners because of their ability to teach a subject through pictures and videos.
14
Young
Age, children, couples, generation, offenders, people
Essay Sentence:
Instead of spending quality time with their families, young children choose to spend the majority of their time on their phones.
15
Innovative
Approach, idea, solution, suggestion, technique, method, technology
Essay Sentence:
Online education is a positive development for both teachers and students who adopt this innovative change.
16
Traditional
Approach, family, medicine, method, role, society, style, value, view, way
Essay Sentence:
Educationists are now speculating about the Internet's potential to replace traditional schools.
Vocabulary for IELTS
ADJECTIVES
existing technology
state-of-the-art technology
modern technology
new technology
advanced technology
complex technology
high technology
basic technology
innovative technology
efficient technology
digital technology
up-to-date technology
internet technology
computer technology
information technology
management technology
nuclear technology
production technology
space technology
gaming technology
software technology
current technology
wireless technology
educational technology
environmental technology
medical technology
cutting-edge technology
high-tech technology
computer age
wireless internet
digital computer
portable computer
computer buff
powerful computer
laptop
computer device
electronic device
computer software
computer fatigue
desktop pc
personal computer
VERBS
to access website/email
to boot up
to crash
to stay up to date
to develop
to install software
to sign up
to sign off
to sign in
to log in
to log out
to take advantage of
to create
to improve
to load website
to browse websites
to bookmark a web page
to go online
to download
to surf the web
to upgrade
to cut and paste
to back up files
NOUNS
a technophile
operating system
internet security
digital editing
social media
wireless network
word processing
video conferencing
a gadget
Internet access
Internet fraud
Internet link
Internet broadcast
Internet shopping
Internet user
websites
Internet expert
Internet business
Internet security
game changer
operating system
cutting-edge
digital editing
an indispensable part
large screen
use a search engine
to click on an icon
keep a hard copy
social media
wifi hotpots
word processing
automation
connection
innovation
up-to-date
computer literate
user friendly
greatest invention
emerging technology
predict weather and natural calamities
easiest and cheapest way
glued to screen
shop online
fast and easy
to upgrade computer system
pros and cons
to store massive data
international calls
read newspaper online
discussion forum online
the most wonderful gift
more dependency on computer
valuable information
enables to keep in touch with
social networking sites
make life more comfortable
email/online chatting/voice mail/video chat
greater accessibility
electronic data management
job interview/conference/online class
great means of communication
blessing of modern science
to face health problems
online marketing/banking
video conferencing
negative impact on social interaction
unreliable online information
to enter a web address
too much addicted to computer games
to make education accessible to countryside students
becoming machine dependent
physically disable
source of information storage
Environment 6 Topics with Vocabulary + Essay Sentences
1. The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment.
What are the causes of this?
What can be done to solve this problem?
2. Nowadays environmental problems are too big to be managed by individual persons or individual countries. In other words, it is an international problem.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. Most people do not care enough about environmental issues.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Problems with environmental pollution have become so serious that many countries are trying to solve these problems.
Suggest possible solutions and give your own opinion.
5. Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
6. Scientists believe that the world is in danger due to environmental changes. Some people say that personal lifestyle changes should be made to reduce the damage to environment, while others think that the government should do something to help.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Essay Vocabulary
1
Address
Subject, matter, problem, issue
Essay Sentence:
To prevent additional climatic damage, the problem of environmental deterioration must be addressed at the earliest.
2
Ban
Drugs, poaching, weapons, advertising
Essay Sentence:
A stricter ban on poaching might save many species of animals from becoming extinct.
If poaching continues at its current rate for the next several years, several animal species will become extinct.
3
Destroy
Ecosystem, forest, hope, industry, life
Essay Sentence:
The emission of harmful gases is rapidly destroying the Earth’s atmosphere, causing unpredictable climatic conditions.
4
Fulfil
Ambition, demand, desire, dream, expectation
Essay Sentence:
The rising demand for power will not be met unless sufficient attention is paid to the promotion of renewable energy supplies.
5
Pose
Danger, problem, risk, threat
Essay Sentence:
Pollution is a severe threat to both the environment and life on the planet.
6
Current
State, condition, affairs, issues, news stories, operations, policy, trends
Essay Sentence:
It is undeniable that industrialised and wealthy countries are to blame for the current state of our ecosystem.
7
Environmental
Activist, awareness, change, damage, problem, study
Essay Sentence:
To begin with, taking public transportation helps save the environment.
8
Final
Approval, decision, product
Essay Sentence:
The final solution is to initiate public awareness campaigns about environmental damage.
9
Stressful
Activity, occupation
Essay Sentence:
Successful people usually have the ability to work in a hard-working, stressful and ever-changing environment.
10
Social
Awareness, background, development, justice, responsibility, life, media
Essay Sentence:
To address the issues of corruption/water scarcity/environmental harm, the government and individuals must collaborate to raise social awareness.
Vocabulary for IELTS
ADJECTIVES
friendly environment
stimulating environment
coastal environment
pleasant environment
favourable environment
economic environment
financial environment
cold environment
urban environment
clean environment
healthy environment
natural environment
VERBS
to exhaust fumes
to die out
to explore
to create
to litter
to protect
to become extinct
to preserve
to pollute
to improve
to adapt to
to get back to nature
to damage
to have an impact on
to be under threat
to use alternative energy resources
to dry up
NOUNS
pollution level
natural habitat
toxic waste
air quality
ecosystem
vegetation
soil erosion
recycle things
rain forest
energy conservation
environmentalists
heavy industry
loss of habitat
climate change
man-made disasters
environmentally friendly
the natural world
natural disaster
endangered species
acid rain
green belt
global warming
flash floods
wildlife conservation
future generation
fossil fuels
deforestation
greenhouse effect
melting of glaciers
chemical and industrial waste
PHRASES
conservation/protection of the environment
harmful to the environment
damage to the environment
emission of gases from cars and motorbikes
Society 7 Topics with Vocabulary + Essay Sentences
1. The problem with society today is that it is essentially unbalanced, with some people being paid huge salaries to work very long hours, whilst others do not have a job and have too much time on their hands. There is no middle ground.
Do you agree or disagree?
2. When a traveler enters a new culture they should follow the social norms of that culture as closely as they can.
To what extent do you agree?
3. People who have original ideas are of much greater value to society than those who are simply able to copy the ideas of others well.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
4. Some people believe that society is becoming less friendly these days.
Why do you think this might be? Suggest some ways in which this can be reversed.
5. People have historically attempted to achieve a perfect society. However, it is difficult to decide what a perfect society would be like. What would be the most important element of an ideal society?
What can normal people do to make society more perfect?
6. Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but they have not agreed on what an ideal society would be like.
Why do you think is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world?
How can people work towards achieving an ideal society?
7. Is freedom of speech necessary in a free society?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Essay Vocabulary
1
Affect
Quality, decisions, behaviour, life
Essay Sentence:
The excessive use of the internet negatively affects youngsters' behaviour in the family and society.
2
Achieve
Success, goal, target, aim, growth
Essay Sentence:
Most people have to work day in and day out to achieve success in their career.
3
Curb
A problem, emission, attempt, growth
Essay Sentence:
To address the problem of illiteracy, more effective policymaking is required.
4
Encounter
Difficulty, opposition, problem, situation
Essay Sentence:
Young children who are usually addicted to their electronics have problems with their relationships with others.
5
Provide
Education, teaching, training, accommodation, service, opportunity, platform
Essay Sentence:
A civilised society can not be formed until all of its members are completely safe from crime.
6
Daily
Activity, basis, diet, routine, life
Essay Sentence:
The development of technology has tremendous impacts on people's daily lives.
7
Current
State, condition, affairs, issues, news stories, operations, policy, trends
Essay Sentence:
It is undeniable that industrialised and wealthy countries are to blame for the current state of our ecosystem.
8
Effective
Communication, interaction, means, methods, solutions
Essay Sentence:
The most common view is that imprisonment is the most effective solution to the problem of crime.
9
Final
Approval, decision, product
Essay Sentence:
The final solution is to initiate public awareness campaigns about environmental damage.
10
Fast
Fast-paced society, development, food, friends, growth, learners, speed
Essay Sentence:
Modern technology has made its position in a fast-paced society.
11
Local
Shops, area, authorities, community, government, newspapers, people, companies
Essay Sentence:
Due to the fact that consumers prefer to purchase at malls, the number of small local shops has decreased in recent years.
12
Moral
Education, duty, issues, value, responsibility, obligation, lessons
Essay Sentence:
Moral education, in my opinion, should become an integral part of modern education.
13
Useful
Advice, information, source, application
Essay Sentence:
Becoming a useful citizen of society is a milestone in a student's life.
Vocabulary for IELTS
ADJECTIVES
low-class society
modern society
civil society
middle-class society
high-class society
traditional society
democratic society
divided society
civilized society
multicultural society
cultural society
religious society
developed society
western society
industrial society
developing society
interconnected society
VERBS
to build
to join
to form
to create
to fit into
found
to start
to become a member of
to belong to
to shape
to set up
to establish
PHRASES
antisocial behaviour
debatable issue
an outcast from/of society
the fabric of society
the structure of a society
society at large
the backbone/a pillar of society
social discrimination
a member of society
your place/rank in society
society as a whole
a cross-section of society
Entertainment 6 Topics with Vocabulary + Essay Sentences
1. Professional sportsmen and sportswomen and professional entertainers can often command enormous salaries today and this situation reflects society’s dependence on being entertained.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
2. Some people believe that television is a powerful educational tool. Other people believe that television is nothing more than mindless entertainment and should be discouraged.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Provide examples and supporting evidences to back up your opinion on this subject.
3. It is believed that books have been losing popularity throughout the passing years. Other sources of information such as the Internet are rapidly replacing the old-fashioned books. Some say that this situation could have serious consequences.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
4. Many people believe that music is just a form of entertainment, whilst others believe that music has a much larger impact on society today.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
5. Some people opine that entertainment or leisure activities should be subsidized by the government.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
6. Some people say that all popular TV entertainment programmes should aim to educate viewers about important social issues.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Essay Vocabulary
1
Psychological
Benefits, disorders, harm, problems, stress
Essay Sentence:
The role of the arts in modern life is to entertain people with psychological benefits, such as relief from stress.
2
Rapid
Decline, growth, improvement, increase, rate, rise
Essay Sentence:
Air travel has become a cost-effective means of transportation due to the rapid development of the freight-transport business.
Vocabulary for IELTS
ADJECTIVES
light entertainment
incoherent entertainment
family entertainment
musical entertainment
popular entertainment
overrated entertainment
infinite entertainment
NOUNS
entertainment business
entertainment venue
entertainment world
entertainment industry
healing music
catchy tunes
pop music
never get old
addicted
fascinated
jazz music
enjoyment
classical music
regularly
orchestra
relaxation tools
comedian
entrance
performance
magazine
extra-curricular activity
concerts allow people to connect
live concert/show/performance
audience booed and hissed
rapturous applause
a standing ovation
appeals to different generations/young people
a family friendly event
VERBS
to provide
to go to an exhibition
to create global communities
to chill out
to comprise
to offer
to lay on
to put on
to go to a circus
to participate
to go to the theatre
to play the games
to watch the performance/acts
PHRASES
a place of entertainment
a form of entertainment
Education 8 Topics with Vocabulary + Essay Sentences
1. Some believe that money for education should mainly be spent on better computers while others believe it would be better spent on teachers.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2. Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students.
Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
3. Education is not a luxury, but a basic human right and as such should be free for everyone irrespective of personal wealth.
Do you agree or disagree?
4. Some people say that the education system is the only critical factor in the development of a country.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
5. Writing, reading, maths are the three recognized traditional subjects. Computer skills should be the fourth largest branch.
Do you agree or disagree?
6. Should students pay for their own university education, or should the government provide it for free?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
7. All education (primary, secondary and further education) should be free to all people and paid and managed by the government.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
8. Some universities offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Essay Vocabulary
1
Attain
Status, degree, position, goal
Essay Sentence:
A university degree does not guarantee a high-paying job in the real world.
2
Curb
A problem, emission, attempt, growth
Essay Sentence:
To address the problem of illiteracy, more effective policy making is required.
3
Follow
Advice, guidelines, instructions, patterns, rules
Essay Sentence:
Unlike distance learning, students at schools are required to observe the rules set forth by their teachers.
4
Accurate
Academic demand, description, information, method
Essay Sentence:
It is the primary responsibility of schools to pay close attention to accurate academic demands in order to improve the syllabus that pupils find difficult to understand.
5
Complex
Issue, problem, process, relationship, structure, system
Essay Sentence:
The book explains complicated concepts in an easy-to-understand manner.
6
Emotional
Attachment, impact, needs, state, support
Essay Sentence:
There are numerous flaws in computer-based education, including its failure to address students' emotional needs.
7
Favourite
Colour, food, music, pastime, place, restaurant, song, story, subject
Essay Sentence:
Students who simply study their favourite subjects can save a significant amount of money because they do not need to spend money on purchasing books on other subjects.
8
Innovative
Approach, idea, solution, suggestion, technique, method, technology
Essay Sentence:
Online education is a positive development for both teachers and students who adopt this innovative change.
9
Moral
Education, duty, issues, value, responsibility, obligation, lessons
Essay Sentence:
Moral education, in my opinion, should become an integral part of modern education.
10
Practical
Approach, experience, problem, reality, solution
Essay Sentence:
Lessons taught by friends to a youngster are more practical and personal than the lessons taught by parents.
It is practically proven that fast food and processed food lack vitamins and can cause obesity.
11
Relevant
Data, documents, information, qualifications
Essay Sentence:
It is a fact that it is impossible to become a doctor without a relevant degree.
12
Remarkable
Achievement, discovery, improvement, performance, tolerance, tribute
Essay Sentence:
E-books have become a favourite of young learners because of their ability to teach a subject through pictures and videos.
13
Sufficient
Knowledge, funds, protection, reason, support, time, understanding
Essay Sentence:
I agree with people who feel that schools are the places where pupils are provided with sufficient knowledge and useful social skills.
14
Traditional
Approach, family, medicine, method, role, society, style, value, view, way
Essay Sentence:
Educationists are now speculating about the Internet's potential to replace traditional schools.
15
Useful
Advice, information, source, application
Essay Sentence:
Becoming a useful citizen of society is a milestone in a student's life.
Vocabulary for IELTS
ADJECTIVES
single-sex school
co-ed school
all boys school
all girls school
formal education
vocational education
religious education
compulsory education
private education
primary education
higher education
tertiary education
pre-school education
poor education
good education
online education
onsite classes
one-to-one learning
digital learning
smart classes
smart/digital board
quick learning
VERBS
to provide education
to continue education / studies
to complete education
to receive education
to apply for a course
to earn a university degree
to get a Masters
to do a Doctorate (Phd)
to graduate from university
to finish education
to leave studies
to give education
to have education
to go to school
to attend school
to take part in extra-curricular activities
to sit an exam
(I am planning to sit IELTS next month.)
to take an exam
to resit an exam
(I hope not to resit IELTS.)
to retake an exam
to pass an exam/test
to fail an exam
to be qualified
to leave school
NOUNS
education campaign
education project
education department
education programme
education sector
education resources
education scheme
education class
education course
education authority
education policy
education reform
Health 6 Topics with Vocabulary + Essay Sentences
1. Despite huge improvements in healthcare, the overall standard of physical health in many developed countries is now falling.
What could be the reason for this trend, and what can be done to reverse it?
2. Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
3. Many people believe that every individual is responsible for his/ her own healthy lifestyle. Others believe that governments should take care of it.
Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
4. In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing.
What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve this ?
5. Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health and diet. Others however believe that governments should make sure that their citizens have a healthy diet.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
6. Many think that in today’s world it is very difficult for people to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Others, however, feel that it is easy for people to be healthy and fit if they want to be.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Essay Vocabulary
1
Enhance
Environment, performance, quality, value
Essay Sentence:
Performance-enhancing medications, which are illegal in many countries, are used by some athletes.
2
Increase
Amount, capacity, chance, demand, sales, share, tax
Essay Sentence:
In the coming months, the number of Corona cases is projected to rise.
3
Impose
Ban, deadline, fine, punishment, restriction, tax
Essay Sentence:
The government can help improve public health by prohibiting the sale of tobacco products entirely.
4
Lose
Hope, interest, job, opportunity, temper, chance, confidence
Essay Sentence:
After a long period of addiction, most addicts lose interest in life and commit suicide.
5
Pose
Danger, problem, risk, threat
Essay Sentence:
Pollution is a severe threat to both the environment and life on the planet.
6
Promote
Health, change, education, ideas, welfare
Essay Sentence:
Parents should encourage their children to eliminate their dependence on junk foods in order to promote their health.
7
Reduce
Budget, cost, crime, demand, pollution, risk, tax, tension
Essay Sentence:
Limiting junk food consumption can assist to lower the risk of heart disease.
8
Spend
Day, money, time, amount, funds, weekend
Essay Sentence:
The funds allocated to improve the health-care system should be spent wisely.
9
Set
Example, target, fire, date, goal, record, task
Essay Sentence:
The rising number of Corona cases is setting new records every day.
10
Supply
Energy, food, power, water, electricity
Essay Sentence:
Arrangements should be made to ensure that necessary items, such as food, are delivered to the poor in a timely manner.
11
Take
Responsibility, action, chance, breath, risk, role
Essay Sentence:
To solve the issue of a failing health system, immediate action is required.
12
Understand
Meaning, problem, process, idea
Essay Sentence:
The world now has a better understanding of the Coronavirus situation.
13
Crucial
Decision, issue, role, step
Essay Sentence:
The intake of a balanced diet is crucial to children's physical health and emotional well-being.
14
Daily
Activity, basis, diet, routine, life
Essay Sentence:
The development of technology has tremendous impacts on people's daily lives.
15
Healthy
Diet, body, environment
Essay Sentence:
People's physical and psychological well-being can be improved by adopting a healthy lifestyle and having positive attitudes regarding life.
Due to the harmful nature of many popular fast-food menu items, over intake can contribute to obesity.
Fast food can increase a person's risk of weight gain and other health issues.
16
Negative
Aspect, consequence, effect, feedback, publicity, reaction, result, side
Essay Sentence:
It is undeniable that the use of computers has a negative effect on children's physical and mental development.
17
Parental
Duty, guidance, involvement, role, support
Essay Sentence:
An obvious solution to the problem of children's poor eating habits is parental guidance.
18
Permanent
Residents, property damage, employment, jobs, address
Essay Sentence:
Permanent residents of many developed nations are provided with healthcare free of charge.
19
Serious
Concern, effect, issue, problem, threat, accident
Essay Sentence:
Loud noise in the cities sometimes leads to mental health problems for urban citizens.
20
Typical
Diet, weather
Essay Sentence:
My typical diet consists of fruits and vegetables.
Vocabulary for IELTS
ADJECTIVES and IDIOMS
perfect health
excellent health
bad health
mental health
good health
health issues/problems
healthy lifestyle
a balanced/healthy diet
health and safety
minerals/vitamins/proteins
a check-up
diabetes
regular exercise
aches and pains
obesity
a sore throat
consultant
overweight/unfit
good shape
cuts and bruises (minor Injuries)
a heavy cold
holistic/conventional medicine
welfare state
surgeon
painkillers
as fit as a fiddle
alive and kicking
dietary habits
a chesty cough
diagnose
overeating
allergy
recovery
treatment
a runny nose
operation
eating disorder
prescription charges
VERBS
to pull a muscle
to lose consciousness
to prevent from diseases
to go down with a cold
to black out
to be at death's door
to catch a cold
to make an appointment
to be under the weather
to have a tooth out
to have a good work out
to feel pain
to feel poorly
to go private
to be on the mend
to make a speedy recovery
to look after your health
Animals 8 Topics with Vocabulary + Essay Sentences
1. Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring?
What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed?
2. Some people think that resources should be spent on protecting wild animals, while others think those would be better used for the human population.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
3. Many people support use of animals for testing medicines for humans. Others believe it isn’t appropriate to use animals for such experiments.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
4. Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste of resources.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5. A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
6. In the modern world it is no longer necessary to use animals for food, clothing or medicine.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
7. Examine the arguments in favour and against animal experiments, and come to a conclusion on this issue.
8. Scientists use living animal to carry out research. Some people think it is interesting, while some other people think it is cruel. What is your opinion?
Essay Vocabulary
1
Ban
Drugs, poaching, weapons, advertising
Essay Sentence:
A stricter ban on poaching might save many species of animals from becoming extinct.
If poaching continues at its current rate for the next several years, several animal species will become extinct.
2
Gain
Experience, knowledge, opportunity, qualification, attention
Essay Sentence:
The majority of poaching is done for monetary gain all over the world.
3
Perform
Duty, role, experiment, dance, function, ritual, task
Essay Sentence:
It should be made illegal to perform scientific tests on humans that have catastrophic results.
4
Predict
Outcome, result, success, change
Essay Sentence:
Global warming has an easy-to-predict outcome.
Vocabulary for IELTS
ADJECTIVES
domestic animal
wild animal
endangered animal
zoo animal
farm animal
tamed animal
social animal
forest animals
dangerous animals
domesticated animals
extinct animal
stray animal
land animal
feathered animals
companionable animal
interesting animals
numerous animals
special animal
family-friendly animal
kindhearted animal
cold-blooded animal
caged animal
living animal
marine animal
rare animal
roaming animals
VERBS
to tame animals
to train animals
to keep animals
to raise animals
to have animals
to rear animals
to hunt animals
to breed animals
to neglect an animal
to trap animals
to prey animals
to rescue animals
to curb loneliness
to entertain animals
to treat animals kindly
be responsible for an animal
NOUNS
animal behavior
animal lover
animal rights
animal products
animal shelter
animal life
animal species
animal fat
animal testing
animal instinct
animal keeper
birds signify freedom
house-trained
buffaloes signify strength
experiment on animals
the animal kingdom/world
fur (animal hair)
well-hedged
zoos pose a risk
dogs signify loyalty
curious and amazing creatures
on the brink of extinction
a wide range of animals
Unemployment 6 Topics with Vocabulary + Essay Sentences
1. Unemployment remains the biggest challenge to school-leavers in most countries.
How far do you agree with this assessment? What other challenges face young people today?
2. In many countries more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and the society?
What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters?
3. Unemployment is one of the most serious problems facing developed nations today.
What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of reducing the working week to thirty five hours?
4. Unemployment is getting increasingly serious in many countries. Some people think students only need to get primary education, while others think secondary education is necessary.
What’s your opinion?
5. Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization.
Why might this be the case?
What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
6. In countries where there is high unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who will have no hope of finding a job.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay Vocabulary
1
Considerable
Advantage, effort, improvement, pressure, progress
Essay Sentence:
The rise of artificial intelligence has resulted in a considerable increase in unemployment, particularly among low-wage workers.
2
Attain
Status, degree, position, goal
Essay Sentence:
A university degree does not guarantee a high-paying job in the real world.
3
Adopt
Plan, idea, policy, method, strategy
Essay Sentence:
The strategy for addressing India's unemployment problem needs to be revised.
4
Meet
Deadline, friends, requirements, target, challenge
Essay Sentence:
No career ambition can be realised without meeting a deadline.
5
Earn
Income, salary, wage, money, livelihood
Essay Sentence:
One-third of India's population earns less than the minimum wage.
6
Offer
Choice, help, job, money, discounts, service
Essay Sentence:
Unemployment creates compelling circumstances in which job seekers are ready to offer their services for lower wages.
7
Maintain
Standard of living, interest, momentum, position, quality, balance, relationship, tradition
Essay Sentence:
Unpredictable inflation has made it difficult for people to maintain their quality of living in modern times.
8
Criminal
Activities, behaviour, penalty, record
Essay Sentence:
People who do not have enough money to make ends meet may be tempted to engage in criminal activities.
9
Daily
activity, basis, diet, routine, life
Essay Sentence:
The development of technology has tremendous impacts on people's daily lives.
10
International
Travel, business, competition, market, standards, airport, language, tourism
Essay Sentence:
International travel opens doors to new business opportunities all across the world.
11
Stressful
Activity, occupation
Essay Sentence:
Successful people usually have the ability to work in a hard-working, stressful and ever-changing environment.
Vocabulary for IELTS
ADJECTIVES
large-scale unemployment
high unemployment
low unemployment
huge unemployment
mass unemployment
massive unemployment
severe unemployment
youth unemployment
considerable unemployment
rural unemployment
widespread unemployment
urban unemployment
rising unemployment
seasonal unemployment
falling unemployment
long-term unemployment
short-term unemployment
permanent unemployment
temporary unemployment
school-leaver unemployment
graduate unemployment
VERBS
to cause unemployment
tackle with unemployment
to resign / quit
to face unemployment
to fire / sack /dismiss
to bring down unemployment
to job-share
to keep down unemployment
to reduce unemployment
to want white-collar job
blue-collar job
NOUNS
unemployment figure
unemployment benefit
unemployment money
unemployment relief
unemployment compensation
unemployment cover
unemployment data
unemployment insurance
unemployment levels
unemployment crisis
unemployment percentage
unemployment rate
unemployment problem
unemployment statistics
to be a good team player
to acquire experience/knowledge/skill
to have no career ambitions
to put knowledge gained into practice
to take early retirement
to move up the career ladder
unemployed
overworked
employer
underpaid
self employed
occupation
career prospects
profession
salary / wages
working conditions
sick/annual leave
public sector
a heavy workload
less vacancy
overtime
increased education
shift
minimum wage
job prospects
less job requirements
unemployment benefits
promotion opportunities
private sector
flexible working hours
health and safety in the workplace
labor productivity
unemployment problem
company policies
a rise/an increase/a fall in unemployment
a period of unemployment
Crime and Punishment 8 Topics with Vocabulary
1. Some people believe that children that commit crimes should be punished. Others think the parents should be punished instead.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2. Some people advocate death penalty for those who committed violent crimes. Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society.
Describe advantages and disadvantages of death penalty and give your opinion.
3. Without capital punishment, our lives are less secure, and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society.
How far do you agree or disagree?
4. Should criminals be sent to prison or should they do something else as a punishment?
Explain your opinion and give your reasons.
5. The most common solution for criminal behaviour is prison but many believe education is a better method.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6. Some people think that offenders should be put in prison. Others, however, believe that providing offenders with education and training is more effective than putting them in prison.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
7. Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment.
Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
8. The crime rate is becoming directly proportional to the instances and severity of punishments.
What are the underlying reasons behind such a trend?
Essay Vocabulary
1
Cause
Damages, pain, problems, accidents
Essay Sentence:
The tremendous rise in crime has resulted in numerous law and order issues.
2
Enhance
environment, performance, quality, value
Essay Sentence:
Performance-enhancing medications, which are illegal in many countries, are used by some athletes.
3
Lose
Hope, interest, job, opportunity, temper, chance, confidence
Essay Sentence:
After a long period of addiction, most addicts lose interest in life and commit suicide.
4
Limit
Ability, access, choice, growth, unemployment, use
Essay Sentence:
Parents can safeguard their children from cyber-abuse by limiting their access to the internet.
5
Provide
Education, teaching, training, accommodation, service, opportunity, platform
Essay Sentence:
A civilised society can not be formed until all of its members are completely safe from crime.
6
Raise
Child, concern, fund, possibility, awareness, price, problem, standard, voice
Essay Sentence:
In light of the current scenario, both government and non-government organisations must step forward to increase awareness of the problem of child labour, child abuse, and women's criminality.
7
Make
Arrangements, decisions, differences, mistakes, noise
Essay Sentence:
The development of a nation relies on a strong decision-making authority.
8
Criminal
activities, behaviour, penalty, record
Essay Sentence:
People who do not have enough money to make ends meet may be tempted to engage in criminal activities.
9
Effective
communication, interaction, means, methods, solutions
Essay Sentence:
The most common view is that imprisonment is the most effective solution to the problem of crime.
10
Moral
Education, duty, issues, value, responsibility, obligation, lessons
Essay Sentence:
Moral education, in my opinion, should become an integral part of modern education.
11
Rural
Area, community, development, economy, population, society
Essay Sentence:
The crime rate in metropolitan areas is higher than in rural areas.
Vocabulary for IELTS
ADJECTIVES
minor crime
awful crime
serious