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Video Lessons ACADEMIC VOCABULARY F O R I E LT S LESSON ACADEMIC VOCABULARY FOR IELTS • Nouns • Verbs • Adjectives • Adverbs/ prepositions • Definitions • Extra language FOLLOW • To go in the same direction; to go next • The fact that the children of lawyers and doctors often follow in their parents’ foot-steps does not indicate that they have a gene for legal or medical matters On the contrary, this is almost undeniable evidence for the importance of environmental factors in behavior • The following paragraphs contain compelling arguments for the abolition of all nuclear weapons • Whales, dolphins and other cetaceans are highly developed socially and emotionally Following on from this finding, it seems barbaric to force them to live solitary lives in confined spaces I would advocate the closing of al aquatic parks • According to the bar chart, Chile was the world’s leading exporter of copper, followed by Australia, Russia and China • Major celebrities tend to have millions of followers on social media (supporters) FOLLOW • The fact that the children of lawyers and doctors often follow in their parents’ foot-steps does not indicate that they have a gene for legal or medical matters On the contrary, this is almost undeniable evidence for the importance of environmental factors in behavior • The following paragraphs contain compelling arguments for the abolition of all nuclear weapons • Whales, dolphins and other cetaceans are highly developed socially and emotionally Following on from this finding, it seems barbaric to force them to live solitary lives in confined spaces I would advocate the closing of al aquatic parks • According to the bar chart, Chile was the world’s leading exporter of copper, followed by Australia, Russia and China • Major celebrities tend to have millions of followers on social media THESIS • Theory; notion; idea • I entirely disagree with the thesis that free-market capitalism is the most successful economic approach Although it undoubtedly creates wealth for some, it also perpetuates inequality and results in a great deal of suffering for others • The thesis that harsh custodial sentences can act as a deterrent to would-be offenders must be challenged.There seems to be no evidence to suggest that potential criminals decide not to commit crimes simply because they worry about being caught and imprisoned • The idea that our dreams can predict future events is an interesting thesis Although there is little scientific evidence to back up this idea, our understanding of dreams is so limited that we should not fully discount this suggestion THESIS • I entirely disagree with the thesis that free-market capitalism is the most successful economic approach Although it undoubtedly creates wealth for some, it also perpetuates inequality and results in a great deal of suffering for others • The thesis that harsh custodial sentences can act as a deterrent to would-be offenders must be challenged.There seems to be no evidence to suggest that potential criminals decide not to commit crimes simply because they worry about being caught and imprisoned • The idea that our dreams can predict future events is an interesting thesis Although there is little scientific evidence to back up this idea, our understanding of dreams is so limited that we should not fully discount this suggestion ENABLE • To make something possible • Amazing breakthroughs in space technology have enabled us to understand far more about our solar system than we could possibly have imagined just a couple of generations ago • Some learners are able to learn new languages in an incredibly short space of time; others are completely unable to grasp the basics of a second language (can) • It is my fervent hope that, in the future, we will be able to cure all the diseases which humans currently suffer from (can) • Many of us appear to be unable to fully master a foreign language (cannot) • The ability to laugh seems to be a specifically human characteristic (can) • The inability to accurately read social signals means that some children struggle to make friends and interact successfully with others (cannot) ENABLE • Amazing breakthroughs in space technology have enabled us to understand far more about our solar system than we could possibly have imagined just a couple of generations ago • Some learners are able to learn new languages in an incredibly short space of time; others are completely unable to grasp the basics of a second language • It is my fervent hope that, in the future, we will be able to cure all the diseases which humans currently suffer from • Many of us appear to be unable to fully master a foreign language • The ability to laugh seems to be a specifically human characteristic • The inability to accurately read social signals means that some children struggle to make friends and interact successfully with others SUMMARY • To repeat the most important points • In summary, I fervently believe that nobody should have to pay to enter art galleries and museums • To sum up, having seriously considered the benefits and drawbacks of banning cigarettes, I have come to the conclusion that the disadvantages would actually outweigh the advantages • To summarise, it seems crystal clear to me that cars should be banned from our roads Whilst I recognize that this represents a massive change to our daily lives and that it cannot be achieved overnight, we should begin to take action straightaway which will eventually allow us to reach this objective SUMMARY • In summary, I fervently believe that nobody should have to pay to enter art galleries and museums • To sum up, having seriously considered the benefits and drawbacks of banning cigarettes, I have come to the conclusion that the disadvantages would actually outweigh the advantages • To summarize, it seems crystal clear to me that cars should be banned from our roads Whilst I recognize that this represents a massive change to our daily lives and that it cannot be achieved overnight, we should begin to take action straightaway which will eventually allow us to reach this objective WHATSOEVER • At all; entirely (with a negative) • There is no reason whatsoever why news channels should avoid broadcasting distressing images of death and destruction Even young children, who might find seeing such images upsetting, need to be aware of the cruelty which happens in our world and to understand its causes • Fortunately, most of us have had no experience whatsoever of fighting in a war We struggle to understand how traumatic and psychologically damaging it must be for soldiers who have witnessed death and participated in acts of brutality • Interestingly, the figures provided show that there were no sales of motorbikes whatsoever during the first three months of 2003 WHATSOEVER • There is no reason whatsoever why news channels should avoid broadcasting distressing images of death and destruction Even young children, who might find seeing such images upsetting, need to be aware of the cruelty which happens in our world and to understand its causes • Fortunately, most of us have had no experience whatsoever of fighting in a war We struggle to understand how traumatic and psychologically damaging it must be for soldiers who have witnessed death and participated in acts of brutality • Interestingly, the figures provided show that there were no sales of motorbikes whatsoever during the first three months of 2003 THROUGH • As a result of; because of; owing to; due to • Through hard work and commitment, it is possible for us to achieve many of our goals in life • Scientists managed to map out the human genome through detailed, painstaking experiment and observation • In the current economic climate, a significant number of older employees have been made redundant through no fault of their own • Throughout the latter part of the twentieth century, the average number of calories consumed by Europeans remained relatively high (during) • Throughout the last couple of decades, water has become increasingly scarce in parts of The Middle East and Africa (during) THROUGH • Through hard work and commitment, it is possible for us to achieve many of our goals in life • Scientists managed to map out the human genome through detailed, painstaking experiment and observation • In the current economic climate, a significant number of older employees have been made redundant through no fault of their own • Throughout the latter part of the twentieth century, the average number of calories consumed by Europeans remained relatively high • Throughout the last couple of decades, water has become increasingly scarce in parts of The Middle East and Africa THUS • in this way; with this result • Motorists are encouraged to drive more slowly and thus to reduce their consumption of petrol • By paying state benefits to poorer families, the government hopes to alleviate poverty and thus make the country a happier and more harmonious place • Farmers have been chopping down trees to create more agricultural land.This reduces the natural habitat of elephants and thus conflicts between humans and animals are more likely • Over thousands of years, waves crash against the rocks.Thus the coastline is eroded THUS • Motorists are encouraged to drive more slowly and thus to reduce their consumption of petrol • By paying state benefits to poorer families, the government hopes to alleviate poverty and thus make the country a happier and more harmonious place • Farmers have been chopping down trees to create more agricultural land.This reduces the natural habitat of elephants and thus conflicts between humans and animals are more likely • Over thousands of years, waves crash against the rocks.Thus the coastline is eroded OVERCOME • To successfully deal with (a difficulty or problem) • Many of the world’s most successful Paralympic athletes should be admired for having overcome many obstacles and difficulties to reach the top of their sport • Having the ability to deal with and overcome problems is one of the characteristics most closely associated with success • Women who are successful in the world of business have often had to overcome prejudice and sexism OVERCOME • Many of the world’s most successful Paralympic athletes should be admired for having overcome many obstacles and difficulties to reach the top of their sport • Having the ability to deal with and overcome problems is one of the characteristics most closely associated with success • Women who are successful in the world of business have often had to overcome prejudice and sexism PARTICIPATE • To take part in; to be a part of; to join • It is debatable whether forcing voters to participate in elections makes much sense • Participants is long-distance yacht races often give up the chance of winning in order to rescue a fellow-competitor in distress • The table being discussed suggests that levels of participation in sport have dropped rather dramatically since the 1980s • The United Nations has an aid programme All participating countries guarantee to spend 0.7% of GDP supporting countries in the developing world PARTICIPATE • It is debatable whether forcing voters to participate in elections makes much sense • Participants is long-distance yacht races often give up the chance of winning in order to rescue a fellow-competitor in distress • The table being discussed suggests that levels of participation in sport have dropped rather dramatically since the 1980s • The United Nations has an aid programme All participating countries guarantee to spend 0.7% of GDP supporting countries in the developing world COMPLEX • Complicated; with many parts; difficult to understand • We need to realize that poverty is a complex issue with a myriad of causes.There is no ‘magic bullet’ or simple solution, but a series of strategies can alleviate the situation • The legal system is incredibly complex, and only those with years of training can hope to fully understand it • The complexity of transport systems in major cities means that they can only be operated by sophisticated electronic systems It would be impossible for humans to accurately control them COMPLEX • We need to realize that poverty is a complex issue with a myriad of causes.There is no ‘magic bullet’ or simple solution, but a series of strategies can alleviate the situation • The legal system is incredibly complex, and only those with years of training can hope to fully understand it • The complexity of transport systems in major cities means that they can only be operated by sophisticated electronic systems It would be impossible for humans to accurately control them WHAT SHALL I DO NOW? • Study the language in this lesson • Complete the quiz for this lesson • Study related topics on the course • Visit our website at www.prepareforielts.com • Find out about our other IELTS courses • Get your IELTS Speaking marked by experts • Get your IELTS Writing marked by experts • See lots of FREE IELTS resources created by experts Copyright ... in this lesson • Complete the quiz for this lesson • Study related topics on the course • Visit our website at www.prepareforielts.com • Find out about our other IELTS courses • Get your IELTS. . .ACADEMIC VOCABULARY F O R I E LT S LESSON ACADEMIC VOCABULARY FOR IELTS • Nouns • Verbs • Adjectives • Adverbs/ prepositions • Definitions... other IELTS courses • Get your IELTS Speaking marked by experts • Get your IELTS Writing marked by experts • See lots of FREE IELTS resources created by experts Copyright