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2021-07-21 16:49:33 Dual-National Candidate scored 8.5

Part 1 - Beach, Dentist
Part 2 - A difficult choice
Part 3 - Decisions
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2021-07-20 07:40:21 The differences between American and British English

US UK

Eraser Rubber
Cell phone Mobile phone
Candy Sweets
Sneakers Trainers
Trousers Pants
Mailman Postman
Vacation Holiday
Airplane Aeroplane
Last name Surname
Subway Underground
Apartment Flat
First floor Ground floor
Flashlight Torch
Picture Photo
Fries Chips
Gasoline Petrol
Sidewalk Pavement
Truck Lorry
Highway Motorway
Fall Autumn
Elevator Lift
Cookie Biscuits
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2021-07-20 07:37:01 #reading_tip

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2021-07-19 06:20:07 Reading Practice Test

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2021-07-18 18:00:17 #recent_speaking_question

2021-07-15

Part 1:
Do you ever do extreme sports?
Do you like extreme sports?
Why do some people enjoy extreme sports?
Are extreme sports dangerous?
What kind of precautions should be taken while doing such sports?

Part 2:
Describe a person who loves to do social work.
You should say:
who the person is
what he/she does
why he/she loves to do social work
and explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:
Do you love being a social worker?
What do social workers do?
What are social work values?
What type of person would make a good social worker?
Should governments create more social work job opportunities?

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2021-07-18 12:10:42 IELTS Sample Essays Collection

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2021-07-18 12:10:42 @britishcouncilofficial Open / Comment

2021-07-18 06:20:08 Reported on IELTS July 13th

People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people.

Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Due to the advent of streaming services and personal computers it has become increasingly common for individuals to watch entertainment alone rather than with friends and family. In my opinion, this is overall a negative development despite the conveniences it offers.

The advantages of more insular viewing habits relate to individual convenience. Firstly, this concerns choice. A Netflix subscriber is able to choose from a wide range of current and past entertainment without having to consult others. This means they are more likely to choose programming relevant to their tastes. Secondly, watching shows alone allows for greater flexibility. An individual can pause, switch to another program, re-watch shows, and transition between a variety of portable devices. Each of these decisions does not require negotiation with others and can be made depending on a person’s mood and preferences.

However, I believe the tradeoffs related to social cohesion are more pressing concerns. Society has become increasingly insular in general due to the pervasiveness of one-sided technological interactions on devices such as smartphones and laptops. This transition has loosened social bonds between family members, friends, significant others, and society at large. In the past, a family might watch a television show together, joke about it, discuss it, and then have a common point of reference for later conversations. This is now less likely and many consumers now spend an outsized amount of time alone, limiting their exposure to other perspectives. Over time, the effects on mental health and social unity may be drastic and difficult to reverse.

In conclusion, although watching shows alone has benefits in terms of personal choice, the drawbacks related to social interaction make it a negative on the whole. Individuals should strive to limit the time they spend alone watching TV shows and movies.

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2021-07-17 18:00:12 #ideas_for_IELTS_topics

Benefits of education:

• Education gives people knowledge and skills
• People with qualification are more likely to find work
• They can earn a higher salary
• They can contribute positively to society
• Schools aim to teach young people moral values such as tolerance and sharing
• Schools prepare children to be members of a society

Benefits of Studying Abroad :

• Foreign institutions may offer better courses
• Many students want to attend a prestigious university
• The best universities employ teachers who are experts in their fields
• Qualifications gained abroad can open the door to better job opportunities
• Living abroad can broaden students’ horizons
• Overseas students are exposed to different cultures and customs.
• They become more independent
• They are responsible for cooking, cleaning and paying bills
• They will learn a foreign language

Drawbacks of studying abroad:

• Living and studying abroad can be difficult
• Students have problems with paperwork such as visa applications
• The language barrier can be a problem
• Students have to find accommodation and pay bills
• Studying in a foreign language is challenging
• Living alone in an unfamiliar culture can cause homesickness

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2021-07-17 10:00:08 Master IELTS 2 Practice Tests

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