Putin’s Annual News Conference in Russia Gets Underway
In what is usually a marathon news conference, the Russian leader is taking questions, albeit in a closely controlled setting. When asked about Ukraine, he suggested that Western support for the country was drying up.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/14/world/europe/putin-speech-russia.html
In what is usually a marathon news conference, the Russian leader is taking questions, albeit in a closely controlled setting. When asked about Ukraine, he suggested that Western support for the country was drying up.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/14/world/europe/putin-speech-russia.html
NY Times
Five Takeaways From Putin’s Marathon Annual News Conference
The Russian leader suggested that Western support for Ukraine was drying up and also gave his first comments about Evan Gershkovich, an American reporter detained in Russia.
12 Best Resources for IELTS Preparation
IELTS is one of the most popular English language exams. The results of this test are accepted in the UK, Australia, European countries, and almost all English-speaking universities worldwide.
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2) Splendid-speaking.com - Interviews with students who have taken the test.
3) Takeielts.britishcouncil.org - The international organization British Council conducts IELTS in all countries around the world. On this site, you will find a lot of useful information presented in the form of advice and short articles.
4) Examenglish.com - On this site, you will find many useful tests to help you practice before taking the IELTS. All tasks are presented in the format of exam tasks.
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6) Examword.com - This resource is not intended for practicing speaking skills but for expanding your vocabulary. And if you want to achieve a high score on the exam, a rich vocabulary is essential.
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11) Ielts-exam.net - One of the largest sites for IELTS preparation. You will find all the necessary information for each part of the exam.
12) Scribd.com - Here you can find scanned books for IELTS exam preparation
IELTS is one of the most popular English language exams. The results of this test are accepted in the UK, Australia, European countries, and almost all English-speaking universities worldwide.
1) Elc.polyu.edu.hk - On this site, you can familiarize yourself with IELTS tasks and get plenty of useful tips for preparing for each part of the exam.
2) Splendid-speaking.com - Interviews with students who have taken the test.
3) Takeielts.britishcouncil.org - The international organization British Council conducts IELTS in all countries around the world. On this site, you will find a lot of useful information presented in the form of advice and short articles.
4) Examenglish.com - On this site, you will find many useful tests to help you practice before taking the IELTS. All tasks are presented in the format of exam tasks.
5) ielts.allearsenglish.com - Another great site for IELTS preparation, where a huge variety of tasks encountered in the exam is collected.
6) Examword.com - This resource is not intended for practicing speaking skills but for expanding your vocabulary. And if you want to achieve a high score on the exam, a rich vocabulary is essential.
7) Netlanguages.com - Here you can take several free practice tests.
8) Ieltsforfree.com - Here you can take the entire test or practice individual parts.
9) Examenglish.com - On this site, you can prepare not only for IELTS but also for TOEFL, TOEIC, CAE, FCE, KET, PET.
10) Itests.com - After registration, you will have access to free practice tests. You can also monitor your progress in preparing for the exam on the site.
11) Ielts-exam.net - One of the largest sites for IELTS preparation. You will find all the necessary information for each part of the exam.
12) Scribd.com - Here you can find scanned books for IELTS exam preparation
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Some people think that in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should make efforts in reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The prevention of illness and disease is a challenging problem for any community. Although many people may be skeptical about the effectiveness of an investment in improving the environment and providing more housing for the public, I believe that it is a good solution to the issue, as will now be discussed.
On the one hand, ameliorating environmental contamination can hinder the spread of disease and illness. Today, people’s health is deteriorating due to the adverse effects of poor air quality, making us more vulnerable to viruses and health problems. A number of urban citizens suffer from lung cancer and throat cancer due to the dangerous level of exhaust emissions from traffic and industrial activities in many big cities such as Beijing and Hanoi. Therefore, improving the environment should be treated as the top priority among other concerns of the government. For example, an outright ban on the use of private vehicles can decrease the amount of harmful fumes released into the atmosphere, contributing to the clean-up of the environment.
On the other hand, the provision of more accommodation for the public is also a highly effective measure to reduce health risks. Many people are still homeless in society while many others have to live in slums under poor living conditions with poor access to medical services when they are sick. This triggers the rise of endemic diseases such as malaria in society, putting the life of other citizens in jeopardy. By providing more social apartments of affordable prices and incentives for the poor, the government would not only mitigate the dearth of housing but also prevent disease and illness effectively at an early stage.
In conclusion, it is my belief that environmental pollution and lack of housing are root causes of the proliferation of illnesses and diseases in society, requiring the government to take actions to tackle the problem.
The prevention of illness and disease is a challenging problem for any community. Although many people may be skeptical about the effectiveness of an investment in improving the environment and providing more housing for the public, I believe that it is a good solution to the issue, as will now be discussed.
On the one hand, ameliorating environmental contamination can hinder the spread of disease and illness. Today, people’s health is deteriorating due to the adverse effects of poor air quality, making us more vulnerable to viruses and health problems. A number of urban citizens suffer from lung cancer and throat cancer due to the dangerous level of exhaust emissions from traffic and industrial activities in many big cities such as Beijing and Hanoi. Therefore, improving the environment should be treated as the top priority among other concerns of the government. For example, an outright ban on the use of private vehicles can decrease the amount of harmful fumes released into the atmosphere, contributing to the clean-up of the environment.
On the other hand, the provision of more accommodation for the public is also a highly effective measure to reduce health risks. Many people are still homeless in society while many others have to live in slums under poor living conditions with poor access to medical services when they are sick. This triggers the rise of endemic diseases such as malaria in society, putting the life of other citizens in jeopardy. By providing more social apartments of affordable prices and incentives for the poor, the government would not only mitigate the dearth of housing but also prevent disease and illness effectively at an early stage.
In conclusion, it is my belief that environmental pollution and lack of housing are root causes of the proliferation of illnesses and diseases in society, requiring the government to take actions to tackle the problem.
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#Part_2 #Vocabulary
Topic: Helpfull person
Describe someone you know who often helps others.
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Topic: Helpfull person
Describe someone you know who often helps others.
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A trait - a particular characteristic of a person
Get out of troubles - if something gets you out of troubles, it saves you from these troubles
To be the other way around - to be exactly the opposite of what is said. E.g:
A: Fast food is healthy
B: no it's the other way around(=it's not healthy)
In the first place - at the beginning
To Fall for someone - suddenly to have romantic feelings about someone
To Jeopardize - put something in danger
To Resist - to stop yourself from doing something you want to do
To do careful thinking - think about something carefully
As if - used to describe how a situation seems to be
E.g: he speaks as if he's afraid(=he seems to be afraid)
Hilarious - extremely funny
Go crazy - to get extremely surprised
One the face of Earth - used for emphasizing that something is the biggest, best, worst etc that could possibly exist
E.g :He’s the most expensive designer on the face of the earth
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Get out of troubles - if something gets you out of troubles, it saves you from these troubles
To be the other way around - to be exactly the opposite of what is said. E.g:
A: Fast food is healthy
B: no it's the other way around(=it's not healthy)
In the first place - at the beginning
To Fall for someone - suddenly to have romantic feelings about someone
To Jeopardize - put something in danger
To Resist - to stop yourself from doing something you want to do
To do careful thinking - think about something carefully
As if - used to describe how a situation seems to be
E.g: he speaks as if he's afraid(=he seems to be afraid)
Hilarious - extremely funny
Go crazy - to get extremely surprised
One the face of Earth - used for emphasizing that something is the biggest, best, worst etc that could possibly exist
E.g :He’s the most expensive designer on the face of the earth
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He though “grass-fed” was Vegan 🤦🏽♂️😅 @ELTS8BANDSUCCESS
This is just hilarious, I can't stop laughing at this video.😂😂😂 Are vegans really that clueless?
By the way, I wanna share 10 ways to say funny:
1. "I'm cracking up."
2. "It's killing me."
3. "I'm in stitches."
4. "I can't stop laughing."
5. "I'm rolling on the floor laughing (ROFL)."
6. "It's hysterical."
7. "I'm dying of laughter."
8. "I can't help but giggle uncontrollably."
9. "It's absolutely hilarious."
10. "I'm busting a gut laughing."
1. "I'm cracking up."
2. "It's killing me."
3. "I'm in stitches."
4. "I can't stop laughing."
5. "I'm rolling on the floor laughing (ROFL)."
6. "It's hysterical."
7. "I'm dying of laughter."
8. "I can't help but giggle uncontrollably."
9. "It's absolutely hilarious."
10. "I'm busting a gut laughing."
#Part1 sample answer
Which part of your home do you like the most?
It’s the dining room where my family spends our time together. Not only lunch or dinner but all our family reunions take place in the dining room where we can enjoy a harmonious atmosphere. We always try to keep the family dinner as something we cannot go a day without, since for us it’s the family bonding that lies behind.
Vocabulary
Reunion (n) a social event for a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time
Harmonious (adj) friendly and peaceful
To go a day without Sth/doing Sth (v) to feel not necessary to do Sth on a day
Which part of your home do you like the most?
It’s the dining room where my family spends our time together. Not only lunch or dinner but all our family reunions take place in the dining room where we can enjoy a harmonious atmosphere. We always try to keep the family dinner as something we cannot go a day without, since for us it’s the family bonding that lies behind.
Vocabulary
Reunion (n) a social event for a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time
Harmonious (adj) friendly and peaceful
To go a day without Sth/doing Sth (v) to feel not necessary to do Sth on a day
Useful Vocabulary
- increased at a faster rate in Melbourne than in any other city
- increased by almost nine per cent over the past four years
- prices are tipped to rise more rapidly
- Sydneysiders pay the least for their daily roast ($3,34), while Perth has the most expensive coffee ($3.94)
- WITH the average café CHARGING a palatable $3.43 for a takeaway
P.S. In my opinion, every IELTS candidate should know the last sentence structure. I will share a post about it tomorrow.
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- increased at a faster rate in Melbourne than in any other city
- increased by almost nine per cent over the past four years
- prices are tipped to rise more rapidly
- Sydneysiders pay the least for their daily roast ($3,34), while Perth has the most expensive coffee ($3.94)
- WITH the average café CHARGING a palatable $3.43 for a takeaway
P.S. In my opinion, every IELTS candidate should know the last sentence structure. I will share a post about it tomorrow.
👉 @diyorbeksielts 👈
When it comes to describing a PERSON you can talk about him or her in terms of appearance, personality and life/lifestlye.
Consider these points when Describing a PERSON.
🔸To describe physical appearance, you should give details of the person's height/build, age, facial features, hair, clothing etc. moving from the most general aspects to the most specific details.
Bill, who is in his early twenties, is quite tall and well-built, with thick black hair and piercing blue eyes. He is usually dressed in jeans and a T-shirt.
🔸To describe personality and behaviour, you can support your description with examples of manner and mannerism.
Mark is rather unsociable, usually sitting silently in a corner observing others from a distance.
🔸 To describe life, lifestyle and beliefs, you should talk about the person's habits, interests, profession, daily routine, opinions, etc.
Being both a university student and a part-time assistant in a supermarket, Janet has little time to go out in the evenings.
Consider these points when Describing a PERSON.
🔸To describe physical appearance, you should give details of the person's height/build, age, facial features, hair, clothing etc. moving from the most general aspects to the most specific details.
Bill, who is in his early twenties, is quite tall and well-built, with thick black hair and piercing blue eyes. He is usually dressed in jeans and a T-shirt.
🔸To describe personality and behaviour, you can support your description with examples of manner and mannerism.
Mark is rather unsociable, usually sitting silently in a corner observing others from a distance.
🔸 To describe life, lifestyle and beliefs, you should talk about the person's habits, interests, profession, daily routine, opinions, etc.
Being both a university student and a part-time assistant in a supermarket, Janet has little time to go out in the evenings.
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IELTS Simon👨💼: Writing Task 1;
Lesson : Bar Charts 📊
How bar chart is structured and how to write a good bar chart report.
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Lesson : Bar Charts 📊
How bar chart is structured and how to write a good bar chart report.
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