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IELTS Writing Vocabulary: Modern Times

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July 8, 2022
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IELTS Vocabulary Topic: Modern Times

brand – a type of product made by a particular company

demographics – statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

globalization – the development of closer economic, cultural, and political relations among all the countries of the world

hindsight – understanding the nature of an event after it has actually happened

icon – a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration.

identity – who or what somebody/something is

implication – a likely consequence of something

joint venture – a business or business activity that two or more people or companies work on together

monopoly – the exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service.

modernization – the process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

multiculturalism – the belief that different cultures within a society should all be given importance

projection – a calculation or guess about the future based on information that you have

proportion – the number or amount of a group or part of something when compared to the whole

ethnic – relating to a particular race of people

exotic – exciting and unusual because it is connected with foreign countries

long–term – continuing a long time into the future

sceptical – doubting that something is true or useful

subsequent – later; following; coming after

wealthy – rich

contribute – give (something, especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something.

dwindle – become smaller and smaller; shrink

urbanization – the process by which more and more people leave the countryside to live in cities

ethnicity – a large group of people who have the same national, racial, or cultural origins, or the state of belonging to such a group

astounding – very surprising or shocking

ridiculous – stupid or unreasonable

commentator – a person on radio or television who describes and discusses news events, sports, books, or other subjects

bug – (1) a very small insect. (2) a mistake or problem in a computer program

flatten off/out – to stop rising or falling, and stay at the same level

meddle – to try to change or have an influence on things that are not your responsibility

unfold – to happen as time passes.

factor in – take into account

project – to calculate an amount or number expected in the future from information already known

GDP – Gross Domestic Product: the total value of goods and services produced by a country in a year

embrace – to accept something enthusiastically

compound – to make a problem or difficult situation worse

IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions

  1. Some people think that in modern society one needs to focus on their career while leaving personal development and values behind. What do you think is more important? Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
  2. Many modern shopping centres are now becoming more popular than local market shops. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this consumer behaviour? Provide specific reasons and examples to support your position.
  3. The most popular modern media is the internet. Do you think it will replace all other available media of communication? Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
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