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ARGUMENTS FOR ANIMAL TESTING
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Animals are used in important scientific research
It is necessary to do medical tests on new drugs.
Animal testing helps to advance medical and scientific knowledge.
Many important medical discoveries involved experimentation on
animals.
Researchers do aim to minimize the suffering that animals
experience.
Testing for the cosmetics industry is now banned in many
countries.
ARGUMENTS AGAINST ANIMAL TESTING

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The benefits of research using animals do not justify the suffering
caused.
There are alternative methods of research

(e.g. sophisticated tests using human cells and tissues , advanced
computer-modeling techniques, and studies with human
volunteers)
The lives of animals should be respected.
Humans have no moral right to do experiments on animals.

USEFUL VOCABULARY & IDEAS
BAD BEHAVIOR IN SCHOOL
CAUSES
 Bad behavior is due to a lack of structure and discipline.


 There are too many children in some classes.
 Large classes are difficult to manage.
 Many disruptive students come from an unstable family background.
 Some parents are too lenient and spoil their children.
 Some children are used to getting whatever they want.
 Schools can do very little if they are not supported by parents.

SOLUTIONS
 Schools need a clear code of conduct/a clear set of rules about behavior.
 Teachers must have the power to punish disruptive students.
 Schools need to work closely with parents.
 Parents must support the school rules.
 Parents should take responsibility for their children’s behavior.

BAD NEWS IN THE MEDIA: FOR
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Bad news headlines and stories often attract people.

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It seems that people are psychologically programmed to want bad news

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Most media outlets are out to make a profit, so they are obviously going to prefer
stories that grab people’s attention.

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Reporting bad news is not inherently bad.

(e.g. If there is a natural disaster people who are planning to visit that area on holiday
deserve to know so that they can make alternative arrangements)
(e.g. People should also know if there has been an upsurge of crime in their locality)

BAD NEWS IN THE MEDIA: AGAINST
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The over-reporting of bad news can have negative effects on society.

(e.g. Reporting too much crime may make people fear that crime is on the rise, whereas in
fact it is falling, but being given a media spotlight)
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As a result, people feel less safe than they did previously for no real reason.

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Many people suggest that the constant news about terrorist activities is being use as a
cover to give governments more control over lives.


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Good news help contribute to people feeling more positive about life in general.

(e.g. recent royal weddings, royal births in Britain and the 2012 Olympic Games)

COMMON SOCIAL ISSUES
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Drug abuse
Spread of disease
Escalating divorse rate
Deteriorating race relations*

(* the ways in which people of different races living together in the same community
behave towards one another – Collins dictionary)
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Sexual discrimination

Underage drinking
Passive smoking
Mounting debt

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Poverty trap

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(If someone is in a poverty trap, they are very poor but cannot improve their income
because the money they get from the government decreases as the money they earn
increases- Collins dictionary)

IELTS VOCABULARY: CONFUSING VOCABULARY
age(s)/aged/age group
- age: (Noun) the number of years someone has lived or something has existed
 Facebook was used by people of all ages
 Less than 50% of users were under the age of 26
 11% of people using Facebook was under 17 years of age.
- aged: (Adjective) having a particular age or age range
 More youngsters aged 18 to 25 used Facebook than people over 54
 The use of Facebook was most widespread among people aged 18 to 25
- age group: (Noun) people of a particular age


NB: the ages come first!
 The 55 to 65 age group was the smallest group of users
 People in the 26 to 34 age group used Facebook more than those in the 35 to
44 age group

- Quiz
aged/ the age / age group?
1. Just over 50% of users were under ………… of 26
2. More people ….. 35 to 44 used Facebook than those ….. 45 to 54
3. The 18 to 25 …………… was the largest group of users

EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING NATIONS
PROBLEMS:
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Children often have to work from an early age.
There are no schools in many areas.
Families do not have access to books or computers.
Literacy rates are often low.
People in developing countries need knowledge and skills.
Education is the key to improving the economy of these countries.

SOLUTIONS:
• Developed countries could provide fananial aid for developing nations
• They could invest in schools and technology.
• They could supply the funds to build schools and pay for teachers.
• Children need to have access to free schooling.
• The Internet can expose students to a world of knowledge and information.
• Governments should make education compulsory for all children.
• They should encourage parents to send their children to school.

IELTS VOCABULARY BOOST
THE ENVIRONMENT
IMPACTS OF HUMANS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
- The increasing world population is putting pressure on natural resources.
- Fossil fuels like oil and gas are running out.
- We are destroying wildlife habitats.
- We have cut down enormous areas of rainforest, leading to the extinction of many
species of animals and plants.
2 SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENT PROBLEMS
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- Individuals should also try to be greener.
- We should take fewer flights abroad for holidays.
- We should take public transport rather than driving.
- We should choose products with less packaging.
- We should recycle as much as possible.
3 SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENT PROBLEMS
- Governments could introduce laws to limit emissions from factories.
- They should invest in renewable energy from solar, wind or water power.
- They could impose “green taxes” on drivers and airline companies.
- Government campaigns should promote recycling.
- Natural areas and wild animals should be protected.

VOCABULARY BOOST
IDIOMS FOR HEALTH

 YOU ARE IN GOOD HEALTH
- I’m as fit as a fiddle

- I’m as right as rain
- I’m fighting fit
- I can’t complain
- She’s the picture of health
 YOU HAVE BEEN ILL
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I’m back on my feet
I’m got a new lease of life
I’ve been given a clean bill of health
I’m well on the way to recovery

 YOU ARE IN BAD HEALTH
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My (back) is killing me
I’ve got a splitting headache
I’m going down with something
I’m feeling very run down
I’m a bit off-colour today
I’m feeling a bit under the weather
He’s in a very bad way


VOCABULARY BOOST
VOCABULARY FOR HOLIDAY
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Positives
- Get away from it all
e.g. Travelling can be regarded as a recreational activity, which could
allow travelers to get away from it all
- Spend quality time with family and friends
e.g. Going on a holiday is a time when family cab be together and
spend quality time with each other.
Negatives
- Impair the local environment
e.g. Many tourists throw rubbish into the water, which can
significantly impair the local environment
- Cost an arm and a leg (cost a lot of money)
e.g. Travelling overseas will cost an arm and a leg
- Holiday of a life time (a special holiday that you are unlikely to
repeat)
e.g. My trip to Ha Long Bay last week is the holiday of a life time in
which I had a lot of memorable memories with my family
- All – in package/package holiday ( a holiday where you purchase the
travel and accommodation together)
e.g. I do not prefer package holiday because when it comes to
travelling, I have always wanted to explore a new place by myself.
- Guided tour (an organized group shown around a place of interest
by an expert
e.g. It is suggested that singing up for a guided tour could help
travelers to avoid tourist traps
- A far-off destination (somewhere a long way away)
e.g. These days travelling to a far-off destination is very really
common activity, which attracts attention from many young
travelers.
- Place of interest (sites of interest to tourists)

e.g. When going to a new place, the first thing I will do is to travel to
some places of interest and try local food.
- Breathtaking view (an extremely beautiful view)
e.g. One thing that I really love about my previous trip is that I could
experience many breathtaking view.
- Hordes of tourists (crowds of tourists)


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e.g. On holiday season, a tour guide get very busy with hordes of
tourists
Local crafts (objects produced locally)
e.g. The shop sells various types of local crafts with a wide range of
prices.
Charter – flight (a cheaper form of flying than a scheduled flight)
e.g. I usually choose to travel by charter – flights, then I could save a
lot of money in term of travelling cost.

SPENDING ON WILD ANIMAL PROTECTION
ARGUMENTS FOR
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We all live on one planet, by saving wild animals we are saving ourselves.
Wild animals may hold the keys to certain medical breakthroughs, just as

many of our modern medicines are based on compounds found in plants.
Humans and animals (and other forms of life) all form a giant ecosystem
whereby each part can influence the others.
If a certain animal becomes less common, then this reduces the population
of the animals that prey on it

ARGUMENT AGAINST
 Too much money is currently being spent on wild animals at the cost of
humans.
 The immediate requirements of human population take priority over other
matters
 If money is not available to people who have problems such as mental
illness, physical disabilities or to those living in dire poverty, it is inevitable
that some will suggest spending less on wild animals.
 There is the strong argument that by spending more on the education of
humans, we could make the world a better place for us and for wild
animals.

VOCABULARY BOOST
SYNONYMS FOR COMMON ADJECTIVES IN IELTS


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Bad: Negative, detrimental, poor, unsatisfactory, harmful, unacceptable,
unpleasant, discouraging
Good: Competent, excellent, exceptional, fabulous, fantastic, first-class,
marvelous, satisfactory, skillful, splendid, stupendous, super, superb, superior,

tip-top, valuable, wonderful
Big: Sizable, enormous, huge, immense, gigantic, vast, large, substantial,
expansive, spacious, tremendous.
Small: insignificant, insubstantial, minimal, minor, tiny, negligible.
Amazing: Unbelievable, fantastic, fabulous, incredible, wonderful, astonishing,
extraordinary
Happy: Pleased, contented, satisfied, delighted, joyful, cheerful, blissful
Unhappy: Miserable, heart-broken, unfortunate, downhearted, sorrowful,
depressed, gloomy, discouraged
Interesting: Fascinating, engaging, inviting, intriguing, provocative, inspiring,
exciting, entertaining
Boring: dull, tedious, monotonous, tiresome
Lazy: Indolent, idle, inactive
Important: critical, crucial, essential, imperative, key, weighty, vital
Beautiful: Attractive, breathtaking, wonderful (landscape/view), glowing,
gorgeous, good-looking (person)
Dangerous: hazardous, risky, uncertain, unsafe
Delicious: savory, appetizing, exquisite, tasty, flavorful
Famous: Well-known, renowned, recognized, influential
Funny: Humorous, amusing, comical, laughable, silly
New: Fresh, unique, original, unusual, novel, modern, current, recent, up-todate
Old: ancient, aged, used, former, old-fashioned, outmoded, primitive,
traditional, outdated, antiquated, obsolete
Easy: simple, effortless, straightforward, uncomplicated, child’s play
Difficult: tough, challenging, daunting, tricky

USEFUL COLLOCATION
ADVERTISING
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brand awareness: how well consumers know a particular brand.


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brand loyalty: the tendency of some consumers to continue buying the same
brand
celebrity endorsement: having a well-known person promoting a brand

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word of mouth: recommendations made by individuals to other individuals about a
product of service

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to launch a product: to introduce a new product

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to go viral: to quickly become extremely popular on the Internet through social media

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mailing list: a list of names and contact details used by a company to send info and
advertisements

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niche product: a product that is aimed at a distinct group of people

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advertising agency: a business that creates, plans and handles advertising

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advertising budget: the amount a company decides to spend on
promotional activities

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to place an advert: to put an advert somewhere

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commercial channel: TV channels making money from showing advertisements

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commercial break: the short period during TV programmes when advertisements are
shown

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target audience: the people a company want to sell their product or service to