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2021-09-01 06:20:11 IELTS Speaking Band 9 Candidate

Azerbaijani

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2021-08-31 15:36:43 #listening_practice
Recent listening test

10.07.2021

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2021-08-31 10:00:21 Commonly misspelled words

absence – absense, absentse, abcense
acceptable – acceptible
accidentally/accidently – accidentaly
accommodate – accomodate
achieve – acheive
acknowledge – acknowlege, aknowledge
acquaintance – acquaintence
acquire – aquire, adquire
acquit – aquit
acreage – acrage, acerage
address – adress
adultery – adultary
advisable – adviseable, advizable
affect – effect
aggression – agression
aggressive – agressive
allegiance – allegaince, allegience
almost – allmost
a lot – alot , allot
amateur – amatuer, amature
annually – anually, annualy
apparent – apparant, aparent
arctic – artic
argument – arguement
atheist – athiest, athist
awful – awfull, aweful
because – becuase
beautiful – beatiful
becoming – becomeing
beginning – begining
believe – beleive
bellwether – bellweather
buoy/buoyant – bouy/bouyant
business – buisness

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2021-08-31 06:30:06 Reported on IELTS August 30th

In many situations, people who break the law should be warned instead of punished.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some feel that law-breakers ought to be entitled to a warning instead of strict sanctions. I largely disagree with this sentiment as punishment is crucial for society at large.
Those who argue in favor of warnings claim that incarceration encourages a cycle of criminal behavior. For example, if an individual is arrested for a low-level narcotics offense, there is a strong chance the incident will become part of their permanent record. This then makes it more difficult to apply for jobs or seek higher education. If the perpetrator in question also spends time in prison as a result, they may have made connections among the prisoner population. All these factors combine to increase the likelihood committing crimes in the future since other avenues have become restricted. If the offense is insignificant, the punishment appears to do more harm than good.

Though the policy detailed above is logical for very minor infractions, punishment is needed for most crimes. The various justifications for punishment typically include deterrence, rehabilitation, public safety and justice itself. Of these, deterrence is the most often cited and effective. Most potential criminals do not commit crimes because they are aware of the punishments and this ensures a minimum degree of public safety. If a person knew they would only receive a warning for a more serious infraction, then there would almost undoubtedly be more crime. Even in the case of negligible offenses, stronger punishments that are not part of one’s permanent record would better curb future criminality.

In conclusion, though warnings may be preferable for certain minor crimes, the principle of deterrence justifies punishment. If a system of warnings were combined with other measures, such as improved education and mental health support, this reform would be more feasible.

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2021-08-30 06:40:02 Native vs You

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2021-08-29 18:41:01 #listening_practice
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09.07.2021

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2021-08-29 12:47:38 Reported on IELTS August 27th

Some people think employers should not care about the way their employees dress, but the quality at work.

To what extent you agree or disagree?

Many are of the belief that corporations should prioritize quality work over appropriate workplace attire. In my opinion, there are limits to this sentiment; however, it is largely justified as other areas are more crucial to success.

Those in favor of a strict dress code argue that it fosters professionalism. Appearance is important not only for clients and customers but also workers themselves. An employee who dresses well for work is similar to an actor preparing for a performance. The appearance of professionalism is likely engender the same level of diligence to their work. This becomes part of a cycle as customers notice the attention to detail and workers become aware they are essentially performing. The best illustration of this is professions that require uniforms, such as doctors and police officers, and thus fully embody their public role.

However, the quality of the work itself is paramount. In recent years, corporations have relaxed dress codes in recognition of this fact. For example, many technology companies in Silicon Valley including Facebook and Google are famous for a more casual approach to attire. This policy begins with the CEOs and executives who eschew traditional suits for jeans, normal shirts, and comfortable shoes. This signals that the success of a company depends more on the output of their work. An employee at such a company who dresses well but cannot code or contribute meaningfully to a high-achieving team is in fact a hindrance to success. The focus on inner qualities and capabilities is reflective of an broader social shift that places less value on factors extrinsic to true achievement.

In conclusion, the minor benefits of dress codes for professionalism are outweighed by the recognition of the importance of real work. Companies should therefore strive to uphold values with tangible impact.

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2021-08-28 10:03:16 ServiceScape Short Story Award 2021: yozuvchilar uchun tanlov; mukofot – 1000 AQSh dollari.

Arizalar 2021-yil 30-noyabrgacha bu yerda topshiriladi. Hujjat topshirish uchun ko’rsatilgan ariza shaklini to’ldirib, “How Does Writing Impact Today’s World?” mavzusida 300 so’zdan oshmagan, ingliz tilidagi insho topshiring.

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2021-08-27 18:00:29 #recent_speaking_question

2021-08-23

Part 1:
• How do traffic problems affect you?
• What traffic problems are there in your area?
• How do most people travel to work where you live?
• What is the most popular means of transportation in your country?

Part 2:
Describe an art or craft activity (painting, woodwork, etc.) that you did at school.
You should say:
• what it was
• how you made it
• what you did with it
• and explain how you felt about this activity.

Part 3:
• What kind of traditional handicrafts are there in your country?
• What do young people think of traditional handcrafts?
• Do people in your country send handicrafts as gifts?
• What are the benefits of making handcrafts?
• What are the benefits of traditional products to locals?
• Do you think the government should help in the promotion of traditional products?

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2021-08-27 11:40:45 IELTS'da synonym so'zlardan foydalanish katta ahamiyatga ega. Chunki, faqat bir so'zni bir nechta ma'nodosh so'zlar bilan ifodalash orqali siz examiner'larga so'z boyligingiz qanchalik keng ekanini ko'rsatib bera olasiz. Quyida esa tez-tez ishlatiladigan so'zlar va ularning o'rnida qo'llanilib kela oladigan (formal) synonymlari.

START
• begin • commence
• inaugurate • initiate
• usher in • embark

FINISH
• complete • conclude
• close • end
• stop • terminate
• cease • finalize

INCRASE
• surface • come up
• rise • ascend
• go up • rebel
• arise • protest
• resist • dissent.

DECREASE
• abate • decline
• de-escalate • die away
• diminish • drain (away)
• drop (off) • dwindle

DEVELOP
• advance • evolve
• flourish • grow
• mature • progress
• prosper • ripen

SHOW
• exhibit • expose
• flaunt • indicate
• display • prove
• reveal • demonstrate

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