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DAILY LISTENING PRACTICE 1

LISTENING PRACTICE 1 Questions 1-3 Choose the correct letter,  A, B or C . Nanotechnology: technology on a small scale 1.   The speaker says that one problem with nanotechnology is that A    it could threaten our way of life. B    it could be used to spy on people. C    it is misunderstood by the public. 2.   According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nano-particles A    should be restricted to secure environments. B    should be used with more caution. C    should only be developed for essential products. 3.   In the speaker's opinion, research into nanotechnology A    has yet to win popular support. B    colild be seen as unethical. C    ought to be continued. Questions 4-10  Complete the notes below. Write  ONE WORD ONLY  for each answer. Uses of Nanotechnology   Transport •...
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IELTS Writing Task 2: genetic engineering essay

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Here's my sample essay for the question below. Genetic engineering is an important issue in society today. Some people think that it will improve people’s lives in many ways. Others feel that it may be a threat to life on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. It is true that genetic engineering is a key area of modern scientific research, with broad implications for all human societies. While I accept that this field of technology may have its dangers, I believe that the benefits of genetic engineering outweigh the drawbacks. The negative implications of genetic engineering are often discussed in terms of two key areas, which are food production and the cloning of humans. Genetically modified crops are already being grown, and people are concerned that they may damage whole ecosystems as foods become resistant to diseases and natural predators. But perhaps even more worrying is the possibility that humans could be modified or cloned. ...
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how to write about a Table in academic writing task 1

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The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions First Step For the writing tasks in IELTS, you always need to re-write the introduction in your own words while keeping the same meaning (paraphrasing). You will need to have good vocabulary for this but not everything needs to be paraphrased. In this particular task, it is pretty straightforward. Using synonyms and changing the sentence structure are two ways to paraphrase successfully. Paraphrased Version The table illustrates data regarding underground railways from six large cities in various parts of the world. The information shows when these railways were opened, kilometres of route and yearly passenger numbers in millions. Second Step Writing an overview Having an overview for academic writing task 1 is very important for a good band score. In the overview, you need to summarise the trends or main f...
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