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What is the main focus of modern education, according to the content?
What is the main focus of modern education, according to the content?
What are the negative health effects mentioned in relation to air pollution?
What are the negative health effects mentioned in relation to air pollution?
What term is used to describe the rapid decline of plant and animal species?
What term is used to describe the rapid decline of plant and animal species?
What does the term 'ubiquitous' mean in the context of online shopping?
What does the term 'ubiquitous' mean in the context of online shopping?
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What is suggested as a solution to common diseases?
What is suggested as a solution to common diseases?
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What does 'detrimental' refer to in the context of tourism?
What does 'detrimental' refer to in the context of tourism?
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What is referred to as a 'panacea' in the context discussed?
What is referred to as a 'panacea' in the context discussed?
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What is meant by 'exacerbate' in relation to urbanization?
What is meant by 'exacerbate' in relation to urbanization?
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What is highlighted as essential for the government regarding environmental protection?
What is highlighted as essential for the government regarding environmental protection?
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What impact does obesity have as described in the content?
What impact does obesity have as described in the content?
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What does 'cutting-edge' technology refer to?
What does 'cutting-edge' technology refer to?
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In which context is 'flora and fauna' used?
In which context is 'flora and fauna' used?
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What does 'to recapitulate' mean in this context?
What does 'to recapitulate' mean in this context?
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What is the implication of children engaging in imaginative play?
What is the implication of children engaging in imaginative play?
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Study Notes
IELTS Writing Task 2 Vocabulary
- Contemporary/Modern/Present: Used interchangeably to describe the current time.
- Proponents/Opponents: Those who support/oppose an idea.
- Important Tools: Something valuable for use.
- Modern Education: Focus on practical skills over factual information.
- Cutting-Edge/Advanced/Innovative: Describing advanced technology.
- Revolutionized: Transformed completely.
- Significant Number/A Lot/Many: Expressing a large amount.
- Negative Health Effects: Harmful impacts on health.
- Air Pollution: Contaminated air.
- By Far: Definitely, without question.
- Most Polluting/Ecologically Damaging: The worst in terms of environmental impact.
- Plethora/Plenty/Great Deal: A large amount; more than enough.
- Health Benefits: Positive effects on health.
- Young/Elderly: Different age groups.
- Exacerbate/Intensify/Heighten: Make a problem worse.
- Drawbacks/Problems/Difficulties: Negative aspects.
- Latest Technology: The most recent technology.
- Dwindling/Decreasing/Declining: Becoming less.
- Alarming Rate: A very fast rate of decrease.
- Ubiquitous: Common in many places.
- Online Shopping/Home Delivery Services: Common services.
- Lead To: Result in/cause.
- Health Problems: Issues with well-being. (Examples: obesity, hypertension, heart disease)
- Distinction/Destruction/Death: Differences/destruction, and death.
- Animal Extinction/Destruction: Loss of animals.
- Human Pollution/Destruction of Habitats: Causes of animal loss.
- Susceptible: Vulnerable.
- Predominant: Main/primary.
- Solar Power: Renewable energy source.
- Gasoline: Fossil fuel.
- Eradicate/Remove/Get Rid Of: Eliminate something.
- Proper Personal Hygiene: Maintaining cleanliness.
- Common Diseases: Widely existing diseases.
- Sahara Desert: Geographical location.
- Stunning Sunsets: Beautiful sunsets.
- Flora and Fauna: Plants and animals.
- Indigenous Cultures: Local cultures.
- Cognitive Development: Mental growth.
- Multilingual Society: A society with multiple languages.
- Tremendous Asset: A great advantage.
- Interconnected World: A global world.
- Panacea: A solution to all problems.
- Complex Problems: Difficult issues.
- Excessive Tourism: Too much tourism.
- Detrimental Impacts: Harmful impacts.
- Environment/Local Communities: Affected areas.
- Protecting the Natural Environment: Maintaining the natural world.
- Essential/Important: Critical.
- Proliferate/Grow/Multiply: Increase in number.
- Small Businesses: Businesses run on a small scale.
- Unprecedented Rate: A very high rate.
- Jeopardize/Threaten/In Danger: Put at risk.
- Obesity: Excessive weight.
- Mental Health: Well-being of the mind.
- Recapitulate/To Conclude: Summarize.
- Organized Group Activities: Structured activities involving a group.
- Occupy Themselves: Engage with activities of choice.
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