I found this book very useful. It is an excellent self-study reference. This book also helped Azizbek to score an amazing 7.5 in writing.

P.S he is not my student.

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In many developing countries, there is a problem with declining quality of air and water from both industry and construction.

What are the effects of this problem?

What measures could be taken to prevent this?

Poor air and water quality caused by industry and construction is a major problem in some countries of the world. I believe this issue can lead to further problems if governments and local communities there do not take an active part in addressing this problem.

To begin with, a fall in air and water quality can trigger two interconnected problems. The first one is most likely to be a decline in the quality of people’s lives. People breathing polluted air and consuming contaminated water are bound to experience health problems at some point in their lives, which in turn, will eventually have a negative effect on their wellbeing. The second effect, stemming mainly from the first one, is excess spending from the government to provide healthcare to those who will suffer from health conditions due to diminishing air and water quality. Once people are exposed to contaminated air and water, it is just a matter of time before they report such health issues as respiratory disorders and organ failure to seek financial support from the government. If there are many people turning to governmental aid, it might create a burden on public budget.

In response to the problem and its effects, governments and individuals should be equally involved. The governments of the countries suffering the problem of bad air and water quality could implement laws limiting industrial and construction practices that can be detrimental to the environment, especially to water tables and air quality. This proposition could be further reinforced by imposing heavier taxes on heavy polluters like factories that burn fossil fuel and discard industrial waste into rivers. On an individual level, local communities can also play their part by boycotting the products and services of those industries that pollute the environment. This solution has proved itself quite effective as it can be seen in the more developed countries of the world where environmentally-conscious individuals make more responsible purchasing choices as a way to express their concern towards the environment.

In conclusion, while falling living quality and financial burden on public budget are the main consequences of declining air and water quality, I believe that imposing stricter laws and more environmentally-friendly habits on individuals’ part can be cited as possible solutions.

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P.S. this essay took little longer than the set time limit as while writing this essay students were given live commentary and necessary, detailed explanations to some uncommon terms used in the essay.

I decided to make a short post on how some IELTS channels, sadly popular ones too, making vocab posts featuring English words, phrases, sentences and their "native" alternatives.

However good their intentions may be, the creators of such posts are not only misinforming English learners but also in some cases creating room for pointless discussions between students and their teachers. [Good intentions, bad ideas]

Let me illustrate my point with one recent post I came across which compared "relax" with "unwind" in terms of their practicality. As someone who spent a decent amount of time interacting with natives, I don't recall a single time when they used "unwind" instead of "relax". They might use it every once in a while, but other than that, the use of "unwind" is fairly uncommon, and as such "relax" is common and "unwind" is uncommon as far as their frequency goes. And calling one "non-native" and the other "native" is downright wrong.

Well again, I understand that IELTS takers should demonstrate their language skills by showcasing their vocabulary and grammar range. But this very requirement should not create the unjustified urge to use words to show off, as the result of it sometimes can be word misuse (something that really puts the examiners off). The mastery of using words naturally, in the right context, is something that comes with years of experience and constant exposure to authentic English.

This post is not intended to discredit some IELTS channels, rather provide more insights into the situation.
We are all here to learn and it is done best when there are diverse perspectives to learn from.

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The first graph illustrates the predicted sales of two Turkish companies that manufacture jeans for the next year, while the pie chart compares their market share in relation to other companies in the same year.

Overall, for most of the year, Jack & Jones Co. is set to produce more pairs of jeans than Mango Co. It is also clear that both companies reach their highest production capacity in December. Moreover, the pie chart estimates that the combined share of both companies is expected to make up a significant proportion.

Focusing firstly on the bar graph, the figure for Mango Co. in January month of the next year is predicted to be around 150,000, while that of the other company is forecast to be 3 times that number, at 450,000 pairs. The data for the former company is predicted to grow gradually for the next 7 months, before plateauing at 500,000 pairs during August-November. Interestingly, Jack & Jones Company will show an increasing trend too, but is expected to level off over June-August at about 400,000. In the final month, this company is forecast to produce roughly 900,000 pairs of jeans, while the other company is estimated to manufacture 300,000 pairs fewer.

As for the pie chart, the market share of Jack & Jones Co. will be 30%, whereas that of Mango Co. is predicted to be a fifth. Meanwhile, other companies in Turkey will make up the rest of the market share.

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This report and the essay I will be sending next are written under exam conditions.

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Technological progress in the past century has its negative effect, despite its remarkable contribution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Although there have been immense advances in technology over the last century, they are seen as a change for the worse. I believe that it has been both a positive and negative development in equal measure.

In terms of medicine, new devices and techniques have been invented. The invention of biotechnology can be wonderful, for example, for couples who cannot have children due to infertility. However, the effects of medical intervention into natural processes should be examined by further research to be fully safe before people can go down that route.

Another remarkable technological development is the invention of the internet. It surely allowed us to communicate more easily, carry out transactions, telecommute and study online, cutting down on the costs of transportation and saving time. Yet, with these developments, new types of crime, such as identity theft, hacking, and fraud appeared. In addition, people tended to become lazier and less literate due to this technology.

Finally, perhaps one of the most notable technological developments has been in transportation. Goods can now be transported over vast distances in a small amount of time via airlines, so people now enjoy better varieties of clothes and products. Nevertheless, the issues of overconsumption and a tendency to lead a materialistic lifestyle have accompanied this development.

All in all, the last century has, by all means, presented new technological inventions in many areas, all of which serve to benefit people. Nonetheless, these developments are a double-edged sword, since they brought about the negatives as well.

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If girls want to learn English in Tashkent, this place is a must go.

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The book’s answer to this question is NG. I’d choose False though.

It is better for children if the whole family including aunts, uncles and grandparents are involved in a child’s upbringing, rather than just their parents.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people argue that children benefit when all the members of family take part in their upbringing instead of just having their parents to do this job. While there are advantages to having older family relatives around to raise children, I believe that it is not an entirely good idea to encourage other family members to be involved.

One the one hand, there are some reasons why other members of family should also be engaged in the raising process. First, the involvement of the extended family in raising a child allows parents to learn from more seasoned and mature parents such as their uncles and aunts. This is especially true if the parents of children are young couples. Uzbekistan is an example of a country where early marriage is mainstream and where inexperienced couples tend to rely on their elders to nurture their children. Second, since most families today have become a dual income household, they are going to need someone to babysit their children. In this sense, parents can seek the help of older relatives to look after their children when they are away working.

However, in my view, having too many people involved in the upbringing of children can lead to certain problems. One reason why it may not be sensible to involve the extended family in bringing up a child is that older people tend to be rather superstitious. Instead of following the way of science when children are unwell, grandparents, in particular, might turn to alternative medicine which can leave the wellbeing of their children to chance. Another reason is the fact that parents are likely to have a difference of opinion with older family relatives on how to raise a child. In fact, old people in some places disapprove of the way young parents raise their children, such as when they use electronics to keep their children busy or feed them processed food. This sort of disagreements can be a breeding ground for conflicts that might harm the family fabric.

In conclusion, although some benefits can be accrued to children when older family relatives take part in the upbringing process, I am of the opinion that it should not be regarded as a completely positive decision.

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