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IELTS WRITING 1(N)
B1-B2 INTERMEDIATE
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| people, individuals | people in general — persons, inhabitants, citizens |
| problem, issue | something difficult that needs attention — challenge, obstacle, concern |
| way, method | a way of doing something — approach, technique, procedure |
| thing, factor | something that affects a situation — element, component, determinant |
| reason, cause | something that makes something happen — factor, motive, justification |
| result, outcome | what happens because of something — consequence, effect, implication |
| effect, impact | a change caused by something — consequence, influence, outcome |
| benefit, advantage | something that produces a good result — merit, gain, asset |
| disadvantage, drawback | something that causes difficulty — limitation, deficiency, obstacle |
| idea, concept | a general thought or understanding — notion, principle, perspective |
| opinion, view | what someone thinks about something — perspective, standpoint, stance |
| choice, option | something that can be chosen — alternative, selection, preference |
| chance, opportunity | a possibility of doing something — prospect, possibility, opening |
| goal, aim | something someone wants to achieve — objective, target, purpose |
| plan, strategy | a plan for achieving something — approach, framework, scheme |
| change, shift | a difference in a situation — transformation, transition, alteration |
| increase, rise | a growth in amount or level — growth, expansion, escalation |
| decrease, fall | a reduction in amount or level — decline, reduction, diminution |
| growth, development | an increase or improvement — expansion, advancement, progression |
| improvement, progress | movement towards a better condition — advancement, enhancement, development |
| development, advancement | growth or progress — evolution, progression, expansion |
| job, occupation | work that someone does — profession, employment, career |
| work, employment | activity done to earn money — occupation, profession, livelihood |
| money, income | money received regularly — earnings, revenue, wages |
| cost, expense | money needed to pay for something — expenditure, outlay, charge |
| price, rate | the amount paid for something — cost, charge, fee |
| business, company | an organization that sells goods or services — enterprise, corporation, firm |
| government, authority | an organization controlling a country or area — administration, institution, regime |
| law, rule | an official requirement — regulation, legislation, statute |
| education, schooling | the process of gaining knowledge — instruction, learning, training |
| knowledge, understanding | information gained through learning — awareness, comprehension, expertise |
| skill, ability | capacity to do something well — competence, capability, proficiency |
| experience, practice | knowledge gained through doing something — exposure, expertise, involvement |
| research, study | detailed investigation of a subject — analysis, inquiry, investigation |
| information, data | facts about a subject — evidence, findings, statistics |
| evidence, proof | information showing that something is true — indication, confirmation, documentation |
| question, inquiry | something asked to obtain information — query, investigation, request |
| answer, response | something given in reply — reply, reaction, response |
| support, assistance | help given to someone or something — aid, backing, provision |
| help, aid | something that makes a situation easier — assistance, support, facilitation |
| need, requirement | something necessary — necessity, demand, prerequisite |
| demand, need | a strong requirement for something — necessity, requirement, expectation |
| supply, provision | the amount available for use — availability, distribution, provision |
| service, facility | something provided for people's needs — provision, amenity, utility |
| place, location | a particular area — site, setting, region |
| area, region | a particular geographical part — zone, territory, locality |
| city, town | an urban settlement — municipality, metropolis, settlement |
| country, nation | an independent state — state, territory, sovereign nation |
| people, population | all people living in an area — inhabitants, residents, community |
| society, community | people living together in an organized group — population, collective, civilization |
| family, household | people living together in one home — domestic unit, family unit, residence |
| young people, youth | young members of society — adolescents, youngsters, younger generation |
| old people, elderly | people of advanced age — senior citizens, older adults, aged population |
| children, youngsters | young people — minors, adolescents, juveniles |
| problem, challenge | a difficult situation — obstacle, difficulty, complication |
| danger, risk | possibility of harm — threat, hazard, vulnerability |
| safety, protection | freedom from danger — security, safeguarding, defence |
| pollution, contamination | harmful substances in the environment — degradation, impurity, toxicity |
| environment, surroundings | natural world around us — ecosystem, habitat, surroundings |
| nature, wildlife | living things and natural areas — biodiversity, ecosystem, fauna |
| waste, rubbish | unwanted material — refuse, garbage, waste matter |
| ransport, transportation | movement of people or goods — transit, mobility, conveyance |
| traffic, congestion | large amount of traffic causing delays — overcrowding, gridlock, bottleneck |
| technology, innovation | new technology or method — advancement, breakthrough, development |
| internet, network | connected communication system — infrastructure, platform, digital network |
| health, well-being | physical and mental condition — welfare, fitness, wellness |
| disease, illness | a health problem — disorder, condition, ailment |
| food, nutrition | substances needed for health — nourishment, sustenance, diet |
| education, knowledge | learning and information — instruction, understanding, expertise |
| school, institution | organization for education — establishment, academy, educational institution |
| teacher, educator | person who teaches — instructor, tutor, academic |
| student, learner | person receiving education — pupil, scholar, candidate |
| government, policy | official plan or course of action — strategy, framework, legislation |
| law, legislation | official rules made by authorities — statute, regulation, enactment |
| crime, offence | illegal activity — violation, wrongdoing, infringement |
| criminal, offender | person who commits a crime — perpetrator, culprit, offender |
| solution, answer | something that solves a problem — remedy, resolution, measure |
| problem, issue | matter requiring attention — concern, difficulty, challenge |
| cause, source | something responsible for a result — origin, contributor, determinant |
| effect, consequence | result of an action — outcome, repercussion, implicatio |
| advantage, strength | positive feature — benefit, merit, asset |
| difference, disparity | significant difference between things — contrast, inequality, distinction |
| balance, equality | state of being equal or stable — equilibrium, parity, stability |
| growth, expansion | process of becoming larger — enlargement, proliferation, development |
| decline, deterioration | process of becoming worse — degradation, downturn, deterioration |
| progress, advancement | movement towards a goal — development, improvement, progression |
| problem, obstacle | something preventing progress — barrier, impediment, hindrance |
| possibility, potential | chance that something may happen — prospect, likelihood, probability |
| fact, reality | something known to be true — actuality, truth, certainty |
| belief, assumption | something accepted as true — conviction, presumption, perception |
| opinion, perspective | particular way of viewing something — standpoint, viewpoint, stance |
| argument, claim | statement presented as true — assertion, contention, proposition |
| example, illustration | something that explains an idea — instance, case, demonstration |
| type, variety | particular kind of something — category, classification, form |
| amount, volume | quantity of something — magnitude, quantity, total |
| level, degree | amount or extent of something — extent, magnitude, intensity |
| quality, standard | level of excellence — calibre, grade, criterion |
| access, availability | ability to obtain or use something — admission, entry, accessibility |
| supply, availability | amount that can be obtained — provision, accessibility, stock |
| demand, pressure | strong need or force — requirement, expectation, constraint |
| benefit, contribution | something that helps a situation — input, assistance, advantage |
| responsibility, accountability | duty to explain or justify actions — obligation, liability, answerability |
| permission, approval | agreement to allow something — authorization, consent, endorsement |
| regulation, restriction | official limit or rule — constraint, limitation, control |
| measure, action | step taken to deal with something — initiative, intervention, provision |
| solution, remedy | way of solving a problem — resolution, measure, intervention |
| method, approach | way of dealing with something — strategy, technique, procedure |
| purpose, objective | reason for doing something — aim, intention, goal |
| priority, importance | something considered more important — precedence, significance, urgency |
| consequence, result | effect produced by an action — repercussion, outcome, implication |
| benefit, advantage | positive result — gain, merit, utility |
| failure, defeat | lack of success — setback, disappointment, collapse |
| success, achievement | result of achieving a goal — accomplishment, attainment, triumph |
| improvement, enhancement | process of becoming better — advancement, development, refinement |
| change, transformation | major change in form or condition — transition, conversion, evolution |
| problem, crisis | very serious problem — emergency, catastrophe, predicament |
| news, report | information about recent events — coverage, account, bulletin |
| media, press | organizations producing news — journalism, broadcasting, press |
| advertisement, commercial | message promoting a product — promotion, publicity, marketing |
| product, goods | something made for sale — commodity, merchandise, item |
| shop, store | place where goods are sold — outlet, retailer, establishment |
| house, residence | place where someone lives — dwelling, accommodation, residence |
| building, structure | constructed physical object — facility, establishment, premises |
| transport, vehicle | means of moving people or goods — conveyance, transit, transportation |
| technology, equipment | tools used for a purpose — apparatus, machinery, infrastructure |
| energy, power | ability to produce work — capacity, force, strength |
| resource, supply | useful source available for use — asset, provision, reserve |
| public, population | people in general — community, society, populace |
| community, society | organized group of people — population, collective, public |
| relationship, connection | link between people or things — association, correlation, interaction |
| communication, interaction | exchange between people — correspondence, dialogue, engagement |
| agreement, decision | shared opinion or arrangement — consensus, accord, settlement |
| argument, disagreement | disagreement between people — dispute, conflict, controversy |
| issue, controversy | subject causing disagreement — dispute, debate, contention |
| pattern, tendency | repeated or regular way something happens — trend, sequence, structure |
| trend, tendency | general direction of change — pattern, movement, inclination |
| impact, influence | power to affect something — effect, significance, consequence |
| factor, influence | something affecting a result — determinant, contributor, consideration |
| situation, circumstance | conditions affecting something — context, condition, setting |
| example, case | something showing a general idea — instance, illustration, demonstration |
| type, category | group of similar things — classification, class, variety |
| number, quantity | amount of something — volume, total, figure |
| percentage, proportion | part of a whole expressed comparatively — ratio, share, fraction |
| generation, age group | people of a similar age — cohort, demographic, age group |
| population, residents | people living in a place — inhabitants, occupants, community |
| industry, business sector | economic activity involving production — sector, enterprise, commerce |
| economy, financial system | system involving production and money — economic structure, market, commerce |
| poverty, hardship | state of having little money — deprivation, destitution, disadvantag |
| wealth, riches | large amount of valuable possessions — prosperity, affluence, fortune |
| unemployment, joblessness | ack of employment — inactivity, redundancy, worklessness |
| employment, work | paid activity — occupation, profession, livelihood |
| migration, movement | movement from one place to another — relocation, displacement, mobility |
| population, inhabitants | people living in a particular place — residents, citizens, occupants |
| culture, lifestyle | way of life of a group — civilization, heritage, social practice |
| tradition, custom | established way of behaving — practice, convention, heritage |
| similarity, likeness | quality of being similar — resemblance, correspondence, analogy |
| difference, contrast | a way in which things differ — distinction, disparity, variation |
| equality, fairness | equal treatment of people — equity, impartiality, justice |
| freedom, liberty | ability to act without restriction — independence, autonomy, self-determination |
| responsibility, duty | something someone is expected to do — obligation, accountability, commitment |
| decision, choice | an act of choosing — selection, determination, resolution |
| opportunity, possibility | a chance for something to happen — prospect, potential, opening |
| weakness, disadvantage | negative feature — limitation, deficiency, drawback |
| advantage, strength | positive feature — benefit, merit, asset |
| effect, consequence | result of an action — outcome, repercussion, implication |
| cause, source | something responsible for a result — origin, contributor, determinant |
| problem, issue | matter requiring attention — concern, difficulty, challenge |
| solution, answer | something that solves a problem — remedy, resolution, measure |
| criminal, offender | person who commits a crime — perpetrator, culprit, offender |
| crime, offence | illegal activity — violation, wrongdoing, infringement |
| law, legislation | official rules made by authorities — statute, regulation, enactment |
| government, policy | official plan or course of action — strategy, framework, legislation |
| student, learner | person receiving education — pupil, scholar, candidate |
| teacher, educator | person who teaches — instructor, tutor, academic |
| school, institution | organization for education — establishment, academy, educational institution |
| disease, illness | a health problem — disorder, condition, ailment |
| food, nutrition | substances needed for health — nourishment, sustenance, diet |
| health, well-being | physical and mental condition — welfare, fitness, wellness |
| technology, innovation | new technology or method — advancement, breakthrough, development |
| traffic, congestion | large amount of traffic causing delays — overcrowding, gridlock, bottleneck |
| transport, transportation | movement of people or goods — transit, mobility, conveyance |
| waste, rubbish | unwanted material — refuse, garbage, waste matter |
| nature, wildlife | living things and natural areas — biodiversity, ecosystem, fauna |
| environment, surroundings | natural world around us — ecosystem, habitat, surroundings |
| pollution, contamination | harmful substances in the environment — degradation, impurity, toxicity |
| safety, protection | freedom from danger — security, safeguarding, defence |
| danger, risk | possibility of harm — threat, hazard, vulnerability |
| problem, challenge | a difficult situation — obstacle, difficulty, complication |
| children, youngsters | young people — minors, adolescents, juveniles |
| old people, elderly | people of advanced age — senior citizens, older adults, aged population |
| young people, youth | young members of society — adolescents, youngsters, younger generation |
| family, household | people living together in one home — domestic unit, family unit, residence |
| society, community | people living together in an organized group — population, collective, civilization |
| people, population | all people living in an area — inhabitants, residents, community |
| country, nation | an independent state — state, territory, sovereign nation |
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