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IELTS Writing Advantage: Unit 4:

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each location? What are the possible distractions of LEARNING IN YOUR ROOM AT HOME
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2.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each location? What are the possible distractions of LEARNING IN CLASS?
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3.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each location? What are the possible distractions of LEARNING IN YOUR ROOM IN THE LIBRARY
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4.

1. develop a strong (a)   of discipline

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2. (a)   my time effectively.

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3. working in (a)   locations

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4. bounce ideas (a)   people

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5. on a daily (a)   .

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6. (a)   my workload

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7. (a)   home and work life separate

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8. a better work-life (a)   .

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9. breakdowns (a)   communication

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10. striking (a)   friendships

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a. (a)   an interview

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b. (a)   early retirement

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c. (a)   ambition

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d. (a)   a healthy pay rise

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e. (a)   a job offer

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f. (a)   a more senior role

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g. (a)   into management

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h. (a)   more responsibility

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i. (a)   a job

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j. (a)   excellent leadership qualities

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k. (a)   valuable experience

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l. (a)   in the right place at the right time

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5. You work in the Human Resources department of Big Apple Promotions, a large business in the centre of New York. You know that many members of staff at a rival firm, Rotten Apple Promotions, are unhappy about some of the working conditions there. Write a 75-word advertisement targeting staff at Rotten Apple saying why things will be different at Big Apple. Compare your ad with that of a partner. Which job sounds the most attractive? Example: would you like to be part of a successful team? Here at Big Apple, you will face new challenges every day. Are you tired of your boss breathing down your neck? well, what are you waiting for?
4 lines
27.

Read the text on the page 48 and fine the collocation for the word 'technology' in the introduction (4 words)

(a)  

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Read the text on the page 48 and fine the collocation for the word 'number' in the introduction (5 words)

(a)  

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Read the text on the page 48 and fine the collocation for the word 'comfort' in the introduction (7 words, beginning with 'from')

(a)  

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Read the text on the page 48 and fine the collocation for the word 'pros' in the introduction (6 words, beginning with 'explore')

(a)  

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Read the text on the page 48 and fine the collocation for the word 'conclusions' in the introduction (5 words, beginning with 'try')

(a)  

32.
Rewrite the ideas in these sentences using despite or in spite of as indicated in brackets. Millions of people work in the comfort of their own home. However, they are not very productive. (despite)
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33.
Rewrite the ideas in these sentences using despite or in spite of as indicated in brackets. Although rush-hour traffic around London is awful, hundreds of thousands of workers commute on a daily basis. (in spite of)
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34.
Rewrite the ideas in these sentences using despite or in spite of as indicated in brackets. There are many clear advantages to using email for business communication. However, it often leads to breakdowns in communication. (despite)
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1. Scientists are trying to (a)   new types of genetically modified foods. (development)

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2. In the last 15 years, there has been a huge (a)   in the number of low-budget flights. (grow)

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3. Food, water and access to medical care are three basic (a)   which many people in developing countries are deprived of. (necessary)

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4. If every individual (a)   the amount of waste that they produced, then this would have a positive effect on our environment. (reduction)

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5. Furthermore, if we let our children watch too much television at home, they may become less (a)   when they are with their peers at school. (social)

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6. For many, it can be (a)   to switch jobs if there is the chance to earn more money. (temptation)

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1. The prefix over- means (a)   .

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2. The prefix under- means (a)   .

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3. The prefix multi- means (a)   .

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4. The prefix semi- means (a)   .

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5. The prefix anti- means (a)   .

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1. As a result, a growing number of people are now choosing to work from the comfort of (a)   own home.

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However, is (a)   development positive, or are there more drawbacks than advantages?

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2. For instance, it is extremely tempting to turn on the television, go and relax in the garden or make a personal phone call. Clearly, (a)   distractions will dramatically reduce how much work you produce.

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3. For example, if you work in an office, you are often asked to attend meetings, and your timetable is decided for you. (a)   is not the case when you work in an office at home.

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4. Another major disadvantage of working from home is that people have much less contact with (a)   colleagues.

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5. To conclude, there are both positives and negatives to (a)   way of working.

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In spite of the fact that (a)   removes travel issues and gives us greater freedom

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many people find (a)   difficult because of distractions at home.

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1. As a writer, one of your main objectives is to make life as easy as possible for the reader. Obviously, in the IELTS exam, (a)   will be the examiner.

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2. One way to do (a)   is to present your ideas clearly by using pronouns.

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3. (a)   pieces of language help to connect ideas and reduce repetition.

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4. (a)   is very important if you want to achieve a higher score.

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5. Try using (a)   in your next essay.

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Exercise 4 (page 52): 1. All over the world, people (a)   to work by car, train or underground.

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Exercise 4 (page 52) 2. For example, some children (a)   by their grandparents because they do not have parents.

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Exercise 4 (page 52) 3. I believe that, in general, too much fast food __________ these days, and the government should __________ more to promote healthy eating.

(a)  

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Exercise 4 (page 52) 4. In recent years, a lot more houses (a)   to provide cheaper accommodation for young families.

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Exercise 4 (page 52) 5. Another advantage of the Internet is that information can (a)   very quickly.

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Exercise 4 (page 52) 6. Personally, I (a)   by my parents to respect the environment and help to protect it.

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Exercise 4 (page 52) 7. In contrast, in other schools, boys and girls (a)   separately.

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Exercise 4 (page 52) 8. In recent years, more CCTV cameras (a)   in our cities to help prevent crime.

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Exercise 3 (page 52). Complete the three adverbs for adding emphasis in this table.

ser…sly (1)

sig……tly (2)

cons……ably (3)

(a)  

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Dịch câu sau và sử dụng TRẠNG TỪ ở bài 3 trang 53.

1. Học một ngôn ngữ mới có thể cải thiện đáng kể sự hiểu biết của bạn về các nền văn hóa khác.

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Dịch câu sau và sử dụng TRẠNG TỪ ở bài 3 trang 53.

2. Bắt đầu kinh doanh của riêng bạn có thể cải thiện đáng kể cơ hội nghỉ hưu sớm.

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Dịch câu sau và sử dụng TRẠNG TỪ ở bài 3 trang 53.

3. Thiếu ngủ sẽ ảnh hưởng đáng kể đến trạng thái tinh thần của bạn.

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71.

Dịch câu sau và sử dụng TRẠNG TỪ ở bài 3 trang 53.

4. Cấm hút thuốc ở những nơi công cộng có thể làm giảm đáng kể số lượng người hút thuốc theo thời gian.

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72.

Dịch câu sau và sử dụng TRẠNG TỪ ở bài 3 trang 53.

5. Tập thể dục thường xuyên sẽ giúp cải thiện đáng kể mức độ tập thể dục tổng thể của cá nhân.

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73.

Match the adverbs