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Today, I wrote an essay during the lesson and it turned out to be exactly 250 words without any edits and stuff.
I'm slowly getting used to writing shorter essays, yay
Nowadays people depend on technology in their free time.
Is this a positive or negative development?
People are increasingly using technology in their leisure time. There are some positive effects associated with this change, such as instant access to entertainment and chance for staying connected. However, this development is mostly negative as it can lead to sedentary lifestyle and addiction.
With technology, whole new types of entertainment are at our fingertips. People can watch movies, play games, listen to music, and surf social media from the comfort of their home. By contrast, alternative ways, such as going to the cinema, concerts, and playing outdoor games, would require time, money and energy. Another positive is the opportunity to socialize. Whether it be talking to a relative, sending a video to a friend, or checking up on colleagues, the internet allows people to keep in touch despite geographical boundaries.
Despite this, I tend to view this trend negatively. The main concern is the health issues that may result from spending too much time with technology. When people use technology in their free time, they naturally spend less time on exercise. The lack of physical activity has long been associated with several health problems, ranging from poor posture to more severe conditions like obesity and eye sight deterioration. Even worse, people can form addiction. The excessive usage of the internet in free time, for example, can lead to dependence on it. As a result, the urge to check notifications while working or studying can result in divided attention, ultimately impacting people’s overall productivity.
In conclusion, technology does offer some benefits for those who use it in their free time, such the easy access to entertainment and socializing. That said, the overall impact of such a habit is undesirable as it can affect people’s physical as well as mental well-being.
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290 words. Band 8.0
Financial education should be compulsory for school students.
Do you agree or disagree?
There is a view that all school students must study financial education. While some support this proposal, I believe this subject should not be mandatory.
Students may learn money management from financial lessons at schools. They can start to understand the importance of not wasting money and saving it from an early age. These lessons can prepare them for the adulthood, when people usually deal with money on a daily basis. Students who can manage their money are also better positioned to make clever investments, which can lead to financial independence in the long run.
However, financial education should not be compulsory. Firstly, if not carefully taught, financial lessons may foster materialistic tendencies. Focusing too much on the subject of money in schools may encourage students to prioritize money over other values such as friendship and meaningful relationships. This can affect various aspects of people’s lives.
Instead, emphasis should be placed upon improving other skills. Languages are one pertinent example. Learning different languages well can enhance students’ communication and other interpersonal skills. STEMS subjects are another important area. Studying these subjects develops a range of important skills, such as problem-solving, logical thinking, and creativity. All this knowledge will prove useful in the future, whether to study further or find employment.
In conclusion, although students may benefit from financial education, this subject had not better be included in the school curriculum as it may encourage materialistic behavior. So, other subjects should be prioritized.
242 words
Band 7+
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I like it when writers include little puns in titles?
Can you see the pun here?
How many new words did you learn from this article?
Haqiqiy 🔤🔤🔤🔤 9️⃣🔤0️⃣ essay korishni xohlaysizmi? Bu essay hali hech qayerda post qilinmagan!!!
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Brothers and sisters, ertaga soat 18.30da yangi IELTS guruh uchun birinchi meeting bo’ladi. 3 oy ichida IELTS bilan xayrlashmoqchi bo’lsangiz darslarimizga qo’shiling.
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First 10 days of the writing task 2 course have passed. So far we’ve covered some important stuff:
✅How to research your topics using articles and ChatGPT
✅How to write very good topic sentences
✅‘Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages’ essay
✅How to use ChatGPT to improve your essay
✅How to develop arguments
✅How to use a ‘bridging sentence’
✅‘Discuss both views and give your own opinion’ essay
Many more are to come 🔜
You can still get buy my TASK 1 and TASK 2 courses: @speaking_marathon_admin
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One of the requirements for a band 9.0 in task response(that’s not included in public version of band descriptors) is you need to be able look at the essay from a critic’s perspective.
Next time when you write an essay ask yourself this question: what points would a hater/critical reader raise against me?
In the excerpt above, I talked about homesickness and a critical reader would definitely say ‘well, they can still talk😒’. Considering the critic’s potential point, I included the underlined sentence.
Now, can you develop this argument in the same way:
Businesses would struggle without advertising.
#gamechanger
The process by which plastic bottles are recycled can be outlined in nine consecutive steps. Overall, there are three main stages involved in the process, starting with the initial preparation of bottles, followed by the actual process of recycling, and lastly, production of a range of plastic items. Additionally, the process is a complex one, which requires much time and equipment to complete.
The first stage of process requires the involvement of several parties. Initially, people throw plastic bottles into recycling bins and these discarded bottles are collected by waste collection trucks. After the bottles have been delivered to the recycling facility, factory workers sort them into recyclable and non-recyclable ones.
The next stage begins when the recyclable bottles are compressed into blocks, which are then crushed. These crushed bits of plastic are then washed to remove dirt and other impurities. Subsequent to this, they pass through a machine to produce plastic pellets, followed by heating them in order to create raw material. In the last stage, the raw material is used to manufacture a variety of plastic products, ranging from containers and clothes to stationery such as pencils.
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Some people think that there should be a complete ban on all forms of advertising.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a view that all forms of advertisements should be removed. While banning advertising can bring some benefits, I do not think we should forgo all advertising.
One argument against advertisements is they usually promote harmful products. It is not uncommon to see commercials advertising products high in sugar, junk food, alcohol, and even tobacco. Even worse, these advertisements are often targeted at young people and sometimes children. Regular exposure to such advertising can encourage them to buy those potentially harmful products.
However, most advertisements are too useful to ban. Firstly, they can be informative. They often inform the public about the availability, price, and quality of a particular product or service. This advantage offered by advertising is especially helpful for people with busy schedules as they can learn about their potential purchase at their own convenience without having to leave their home.
Businesses would suffer even more from the complete ban on advertisements. Since their emergence, advertisements have become the most effective tool to reach out to customers. While businesses can employ other marketing tools, such as discounts, word of mouth, and event marketing, most companies and producers would likely see a downturn in business if they did not rely on advertising. This highlights the significance of advertising for businesses.
In conclusion, I do not disregard the potential harm which advertising can cause but banning all types of advertising would be an unreasonable course of action because they inform the public and help businesses to attract customers.
250 words
BAND 9.0
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Javoxir attended my lessons for like 4 months(on and off)
We’re both glad that he achieved an outstanding 7.5 overall, with a 9.0 in reading🔥🔥🔥
From 6.0 to 7.5 💪
Congratulations, Javoxir🔥🎉
Let me predict some new cue card topics for May:
Describe a noisy place you have been to
Describe a character from a movie
Describe a favorite place at home
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People living in the 21st century have a better life quality than people who lived in previous times.
Do you agree or disagree?
There is a view that people today have a higher quality of life than in the past. While modern life has its problems, people are living much better life than in previous times.
One main threat we face today is environmental disasters. Due to factors such as rapid industrialization, deforestation, and increased production, air pollution and global warming have become major problems. These human-induced issues have resulted in the loss of biodiversity and emergence of several health issues, affecting millions of people around the world. In the past, however, people tended to enjoy richer biodiversity and cleaner environment.
Despite these problems, life today is much better for the majority. Firstly, recent years have seen major advancements in medicine. Some of the recent breakthroughs in this field include antibiotics, vaccines, and technologies that allow for effective diagnosis. Thanks to these developments, many deadly diseases, such as smallpox, measles, and polio have been eliminated, which resulted in healthier life and longer life expectancy in many parts of the world.
A better work-life balance is another factor that contributes to happier life. Technological revolution now means that people are less physically involved in their jobs and house-chores as well as having more opportunities for entertainment. Reduced physical workload, easy access to leisure activities, and increased connectivity significantly have improved the quality of life for many people.
In conclusion, life today is not without its drawbacks. However, the problems are insignificant compared to the comforts of modern life thanks to developments in medicine and technology.
250 words
BAND 9.0
#task2
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1. A good topic sentence should include the main topic of the essay, main idea of the paragraph and whether this idea is a disadvantage/advantage/reason/cause/effect.
2. Try to avoid using linking words, instead use referencing and other ways of connecting. This helps to make your essay smooth and easy to follow. The less there are linking words, the better and smoother your essay is.
3. Don't start your second paragraph abruptly, create a bridge between 1st and 2nd paragraphs before mentioning your ideas for the 2nd body paragraph.
4. This bridge is restating your position. While doing this use stronger language to emphasize your opinion.
5. The best conclusion is the one that summarizes the main points of the essay.
6. Make clear your position throughout the essay. This can be done by mentioning your position in introduction, 2nd paragraph and conclusion.
7. Using the same words is way better than using wrong words.
The table compares the amount of three primary foods consumed in four countries. Overall, while rice is the main food item in Cambodia, wheat is most consumed in Poland and especially in Egypt but people in Mexico eat more maize. It is also clear that the combined daily calorie intake of these foods is higher in Egypt whereas Poland shows the lowest overall consumption.
Focusing on the rice consumption, Cambodians eat 1445 calories of this food a day, almost three times the figure for Egypt. Mexico and Poland followed distantly behind, with respective figures of 57 and 19 calories per person per day.
The wheat figures also show considerable variations, with Egypt and Poland exhibiting more noticeable numbers, at 1095 and 865 calories respectively. This is a substantial contrast to the wheat intake in Mexico(275) and Cambodia(18).
The consumption of maize in Mexico, on the other hand, exceeded that for all the remaining countries put together, with 1083 calories per person. The daily intake of this crop in Egypt constitutes 578 calories compared to 103 calories consumed by Cambodians. However, this food is not eaten in Poland.
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Well, here’s the thing guys. I’m planning to take the test(probably next month) But it’s not to get a 9.0 but to experiment with different writing approaches because afterall, if my 9.0 in IELTS doesnt help my students, what’s the point?
If you’ve noticed, I started writing shorter essays. This is the thing I want to experiment with. If a 250 word essay can still get 8.0-8.5, then it will be much easier for me to teach writing in general.
So stay tuned brothers and sisters!
Many people are working longer hours. What are the reasons and effects?
Many people now engage in longer working hours than ever before. While this shift can be attributed to economic pressures and cultural expectations in some countries, the trend of excessive work can have a detrimental effect on people’s productivity and their relationships.
Individuals may feel compelled to work longer hours in order to keep up with financial demands. In today’s economy, many people face increasing expenses related to housing, healthcare, education and other essential needs. This situation is intensified, if people have dependents such as children and other family members. This often necessitates longer working hours or taking on multiple jobs to make ends meet.
This pressure is often exacerbated by societal expectations and cultural norms. In many countries, people tend to equate success with material wealth or professional achievement. Take my country – Uzbekistan, where there is a strong emphasis on achieving material success. This urge to meet these expectations encourages people to overwork, despite the apparent physical and mental toll.
Working longer hours, however, can have a negative impact on people’s professional life. Firstly, there is a trade-off between excessive work and productivity. When people constantly work overtime, the fatigue and burnout resulting from this can impair cognitive function and problem-solving abilities. This can hinder performance and innovation.
The effects of longer working hours often go beyond professional life. Individuals who prioritize their work usually have less time available for socializing and quality time with family members. These people are also less likely to be directly involved in raising their children and nurturing their relationship with their spouse. This can lead to feelings of isolation and conflicts within personal relationships.
In conclusion, financial demands of the modern world and social norms often drive people to devote more time to work. However, this change carries several adverse effects, including diminished productivity and strained personal relationships.
BAND 9.0
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I dont usually post results from online courses but here are some from the last month.
Always happy to help students both online and offline. I dont really claim any credit for their scores because all I did was to show some guidance and the rest is their hard work and consistency💪💪💪
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Another PRE-IELTS success.
Hilola started in my PRE-IELTS group(3 months)
Then completed my IELTS course(2 months)
7.5 in the first attempt 💪 🔥
Congratulations, Hilola 🎊💐🔥
While businesses can employ other marketing tools, such as discounts, word of mouth, and event marketing, most companies and producers would likely see a downturn in business if they did not rely on advertising.
#gamechanger
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One disadvantage of moving away from familiar surroundings is homesickness. When a person starts a new life in another city or country, it is natural that they miss their family members and friends. While it is possible to keep in touch with them on the phone or through social media, a lack of regular in-person interactions with close people can lead to a feeling of isolation and sometimes depression.
Why did I add the underlined sentence and why is the key to a BAND 9️⃣🔤0️⃣ in TASK RESPONSE?
#gamechanger
The prize for today’s practice test!
Score 39-40 in listening or reading, you’ll get this amazing souvenir(only my students)
Another 7️⃣🔤0️⃣
Quvonchbek attended my IELTS course for 2 months
We’re both glad that he could score an astounding 7.0 overall🔥🔥🔥
Congratulations, Quvonchbek:) 🎉🔥
Mohiniso completed the PRE-IELTS course and then the IELTS course.
Listening 8.5 🔥
Overall 7.0(just 0.5 shy of 7.5)
Congratulations, Mohiniso. This is a great achievement 🎉🔥
I’m starting a new face-to-face IELTS course.
Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday
At 18.30
Level required: upper-intermediate
Come to Diyorbek’s IELTS and take the placement tests to join my classes.
First meeting: May 2
For more information: @diyorbeksielts_admin
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Speaking part 1 - small businesses
Turns out I answered these actual questions 2-3 years ago
@ieltswithsanokulov
After uploading a video in the writing course, I usually ask students to summarize the video.
This is one of those summaries. This summary was for a video on ‘do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages’ essay. But it is applicable to any essay
Online courses that I’m currently offering
Writing task 1 course(click here for more info)
Writing task 2 course(click here for more info)
I’ll soon offer a speaking marathon too:)
To join, text us: @speaking_marathon_admin