IELTS Writing Vocabulary Improvement
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What does the term 'unsafe' mean?

  • Healthy and beneficial
  • Comfortable and relaxing
  • Not safe or dangerous (correct)
  • Safe and secure

    • What is the primary message regarding the use of C1 and C2 words in essays?

  • They should be used excessively to impress examiners.
  • They are mandatory for achieving a high score.
  • They are less important than commonly used lower-level words. (correct)
  • Only C2 words should be used for academic essays.

    • What percentage of words in band 7, 8, and 9 essays are C2 words, according to the analysis?

  • 3.2% (correct)
  • 95%
  • 6.04%
  • 50%

    • Which of the following strategies is NOT advisable for improving IELTS writing scores?

    <p>Insert as many high-level words as possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common synonyms for 'unwind'?

    <p>Relax, rest, de-stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the words in high-scoring essays are A1 and A2 words?

    <p>Around 95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall recommendation for vocabulary use in essays?

    <p>Use a balanced mix of vocabulary levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context, what does the tool 'Text Inspector' help to analyze?

    <p>The frequency of C1 and C2 words in essays.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is highlighted as an inappropriate action when writing essays?

    <p>Overusing complex vocabulary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception do students often have regarding high-level vocabulary?

    <p>All essays must include difficult vocabulary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to unwind after a long day?

    <p>To relieve stress built up over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the stance on social media advice regarding vocabulary use in essays?

    <p>Many suggestions from social media can be misleading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the speaker view the relation between high-level words and effective essay writing?

    <p>They should not overshadow clear and effective communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a focus on complexity in vocabulary often lead to, according to the content?

    <p>Confusion for readers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'viable' mean in the context of project evaluation?

    <p>Able to work or succeed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which synonym is NOT associated with the word 'renowned'?

    <p>Respectful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which context would you most likely use the word 'output'?

    <p>Referring to the amount produced of something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'irrespective' imply in writing?

    <p>Without considering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'accountable'?

    <p>Answerable for actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When discussing 'incentives,' which scenario best describes this term?

    <p>Encouragements to motivate behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'detrimental' mean in relation to health policies?

    <p>Causing harm or damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you best use the word 'allocate'?

    <p>To distribute resources or duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'adolescence'?

    <p>Young people generally between 13 and 19</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'fundamental' indicate in the context of principles?

    <p>Important and essential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is a synonym for 'capabilities'?

    <p>Abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'disclose'?

    <p>To reveal or make known</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'schooling' best defined?

    <p>Education received at school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'output' frequently relate to?

    <p>Productivity or production amounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • IELTS Writing Vocabulary Improvement

      • Word Choice & Usage: Focus on accurate, appropriate word use, not just memorizing high-level vocabulary. Real band 7-9 essays utilize a mix of vocabulary levels (A1-C2), with a majority of words being A1-B2.
      • Overuse of High-Level Words is Ineffective: Avoid cramming essays with C1/C2 words. It's more beneficial to effectively use a range of vocabulary levels. Experts like Cambridge examiners, George Orwell, and financial news writers primarily use A1-B2 level words.

      High-Level Words (C1 & C2) List

      • Viable: Able to work or succeed (synonyms: feasible, workable, possible). Common collocations: viable option, viable alternative.

      • Schooling: Education received at school (synonyms: education, learning, training). Common collocations: primary schooling, secondary schooling.

      • Renowned: Famous or respected (synonyms: well-known, famous, celebrated). Common collocations: renowned expert, renowned for.

      • Prime: Best or most important (synonyms: best, top, main). Common collocation: prime example, but can be used with other words like disadvantage/advantage/solution/reason.

      • Prone: Likely to do or experience something (synonyms: likely, inclined, susceptible). Common collocation: prone to errors, but can be applied to many things people are likely to experience.

      • Officials: People in authority or government (synonyms: authorities, leaders, administrators). Common collocations: government officials, public officials.

      • Output: Amount produced (synonyms: production, yield). Common collocations: industrial output, total output.

      • Intellect: Ability to think and understand (synonym: intelligence). Common collocations: his/her/child's intellect.

      • Incentives: Things that encourage (synonyms: motivation, reward, encouragement). Common collocations: provide incentives, offer incentives.

      • Irrespective: Without considering something (synonyms: regardless, despite). Common collocation: irrespective of.

      • Fundamental: Important (synonyms: important, essential, primary). Common collocations: fundamental principle, fundamental change.

      • Disclose: Make something known (synonyms: reveal, show, tell). Common collocation: disclose information.

      • Detrimental: Causing harm (synonyms: harmful, damaging, bad). Common collocation: detrimental effect.

      • Adolescence: Young people (ages 13-19) (synonym: teenager). Use sparingly and precisely.

      • Accountable: Responsible (synonyms: responsible, answerable, liable). Common collocation: accountable to.

      • Address: Fix an issue (synonyms: tackle, deal with, handle, fix). Common collocations: address a problem/issue.

      • Affluence: Having a lot of money (synonyms: wealthy, rich, prosperous). Common collocations: affluent society, affluent country.

      • Allocate: Distribute resources/duties (synonyms: assign, distribute, allot). Common collocation: allocate resources.

      • Awareness: Knowledge about something (synonyms: knowledge, understanding). Common collocations: raise awareness, awareness campaigns.

      • Bullying: Repeated aggressive behavior (synonyms: harassment, intimidation, abuse). Common collocations: school bullying, cyberbullying.

      • Burden: Heavy load/responsibility (synonyms: load, responsibility). Common collocations: heavy burden, financial burden.

      • Capabilities: Ability to do something (synonyms: abilities, skills, talents). Common collocations: their/its capabilities.

      • Commonly: Frequently/usually (synonyms: often, usually, regularly).

      • Consumption: Act of using something (synonyms: use, usage). Common collocations: energy consumption, human consumption.

      • Competence: Ability to do something well (synonyms: ability, skill, proficiency). Common collocations: professional competence, competence in.

      • Corruption: Dishonest or illegal behavior (synonyms: dishonesty, fraud, bribery). Common collocation: political corruption.

      • Downsides/Drawbacks: Negative aspects of something (synonyms: disadvantages, negatives). Common collocations: potential downsides, major drawbacks.

      • Deficiency: Lack of something (synonyms: lack, shortage, insufficiency). Common collocation: vitamin deficiency, deficiency in.

      • Embrace: Accept enthusiastically (synonyms: accept, welcome, adopt). Common collocation: embrace change/new things.

      • Enhance: Improve (synonyms: improve, boost, increase). Common collocations: enhance performance.

      • Emissions: Gases or substances released (synonyms: output). Common collocations: carbon emissions, reduce emissions.

      • Establishments: Businesses/organizations (synonyms: institutions, organizations, firms). Common collocations: educational establishments.

      • Expenditure: Money spent (synonyms: spending, costs, outlay). Common collocations: government expenditure, public expenditure.

      • Exceed: Go beyond a limit (synonyms: surpass, go beyond). Common collocations: exceed expectations.

      • Harassment: Aggressive pressure (synonyms: bullying, intimidation, abuse). Common collocations: workplace harassment, sexual harassment.

      • Hence: For this reason (synonyms: therefore, thus, so).

      • Informative: Providing useful information (synonyms: educational, enlightening, instructive).

      • Infrastructure: Basic systems (synonyms: system). Common collocations: transport infrastructure, infrastructure projects.

      • Insights: Understanding/knowledge (synonyms: understandings, perceptions, intuition). Common collocations: valuable insights.

      • Insufficient: Not enough (synonyms: inadequate, lacking, deficient). Common collocation: insufficient funds/resources

      • Innate: Existing from birth (synonyms: inborn, inherent, natural). Common collocation: innate ability.

      • Inappropriate: Not suitable (synonyms: unsuitable, improper, unfit). Common collocation: inappropriate behavior.

      • Merit: Quality of being good (synonyms: worth, value, excellence). Common collocations: academic merit, on merit.

      • Mediocre: Not very good; average (synonyms: average, ordinary, so-so).

      • Notable: Worthy of attention (synonyms: remarkable, significant, noteworthy). Common collocations: notable achievement, notable exception.

      • Numerous: Many in number (synonyms: many, several, various). Common collocation: numerous times.

      • Peers: People of same age/status (synonyms: equals, colleagues, contemporaries). Common collocations: peer pressure, their peers.

      • Phenomenon: Something that happens/exists (synonyms: event, occurrence, happening). Common collocations: natural phenomenon, social phenomenon.

      • Proportion: Part of a whole (synonyms: part, portion, fraction). Common collocations: large proportion, small proportion.

      • Revenue: Income (synonyms: income, earnings, profits). Common collocations: annual revenue, revenue from.

      • Resent: Feel angry/bitter (synonyms: begrudge, disliked, annoyed).

      • Sector: Part of a larger group (synonyms: divisions, segments, areas). Common collocations: public sector, private sector, voluntary sector.

      • Workforce: All people who work (synonyms: staff, employees, labor force). Common collocation: skilled workforce.

      • Gifted: Having special talent (synonyms: talented, skilled, exceptional). Common collocation: gifted child/children.

      • Nutritional: Relating to nutrients (synonyms: dietary, nutritious, nourishing). Common collocations: nutritional value, nutritional deficiencies

      • Thrive: Grow or develop well (synonyms: flourish, prosper, succeed). Common collocation: thrive in [an environment].

      • Unsafe: Not safe or dangerous (synonyms: dangerous, risky, hazardous). Common collocations: unsafe conditions.

      • Unwind: Relax (synonyms: relax, rest, de-stress) Common collocation: unwind after [activity].

      IELTS Essay Writing Tips

      • Accuracy: Use high-level vocabulary appropriately and accurately.
      • Appropriate Word Choice: Avoid using overly complex words if simpler words serve the purpose better.
      • Focus on accuracy and quality: A good range across vocabulary levels will support your argument. Extensive use of complex, advanced vocabulary without careful thought to appropriate application might harm your score. Avoid using words in a way that doesn't make sense.

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    This quiz focuses on enhancing your vocabulary specifically for the IELTS writing section. You'll learn the importance of word choice and effective use of a range of vocabulary levels, aiming for a balance that leads to higher band scores. Improve your writing skills by understanding which words to prioritize and how to utilize them effectively.

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