Tuesday, December 27, 2022

IELTS Writing Task 2 - Opinion Essay 1: Changes in the 21st Century

 


Write about the following topic:

The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

8 comments:

  1. The 21st century has been bringing relevant amendments to a large amount of spheres of human life and activities. The main reason for these changes are rapid advances in science and technology, which first huge steps of development were made in the 20th century. So the question is: what modifications in our lives can we expect in the foreseeable future?
    Firstly, taking into account people’s enormous investments into science innovations and industrial development, it’s worth considering that technological advancement might replace human resources, making life easier. On the contrary, this can also lead to an unemployment issue.
    Secondly, the possibility of colonizing other planets will appear in relation to the latest space inventions. Scientists opine that Mars has many things similar to Earth's, so that it creates conditions to adjust the nature of this planet for life on a constant basis.
    Lastly, there will be changes in Earth’s environment patterns. Many environmentalists even have developed a hit-list of our main fears: that natural resources are running out; that the population is ever growing, leaving less and less to eat; that species are becoming extinct in vast numbers, and that the planet's air and water are becoming ever more polluted. Mostly, all of these problems are caused by anthropogenic factors. That’s why nowadays scientists do their best to solve them by inventing special technology and trying to use energy from other planets in order to create a shift towards renewable sources of energy.
    To elucidate, without any doubt we can expect global changes in the 21st century. Nevertheless , we are responsible for this future and how all of these disclosures will affect us.

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  2. Well-done! Your answer is structured in logical paragraphs, all ideas are fully explained! Use more complicated linking words and pay attention to your mistakes!
    The 21st century has been bringing relevant amendments to a large amount of spheres of human life and activities. The main reason for these changes is rapid advances in science and technology, whose first huge steps of development were made in the 20th century. Consequently, the question is: what modifications in our lives we can expect in the foreseeable future?
    Firstly, taking into account people’s enormous investments into science innovations and industrial development, it’s worth considering that technological advancement might replace human resources, making life easier. On the contrary, this can also lead to an unemployment issue.
    Secondly, the possibility of colonizing other planets will appear in relation to the latest space inventions. Scientists opine that Mars has a plethora of things similar to Earth's so that it creates conditions to adjust the nature of this planet for life on a constant basis.
    Lastly, there will be changes in Earth’s environment patterns. Numerous environmentalists even have developed a hit-list of our main fears: natural resources are running out; the population is rapidly growing, leaving less and less food supplies to eat; species are becoming extinct in vast numbers, and the planet's atmosphere, water and soil are becoming a way more polluted. Mostly, all of these problems are caused by anthropogenic factors. That’s why nowadays scientists do their best to solve these conservation issues by inventing special technology and trying to use energy from other planets in order to create a substitution for renewable sources of energy.
    To elucidate, without any doubt we can expect global changes in the 21st century. Nevertheless, we are responsible for this future and the ways all of these disclosures will affect us.

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  3. The 21st century has brought a number of changes in various aspects of life. One of the most notable changes has been the rapid advancement of technology. The internet and social media have become important parts of our daily lives. Now we can communicate with people all over the world, share ideas and information, and stay connected with friends and family in ways that were once impossible.

    Another significant change in the 21st century has been the increasing focus on environmental issues. Climate change and environmental degradation have become pressing global concerns, and there has been a growing awareness of the need to take action to protect our planet. Governments and organizations around the world are now working to reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, and protect endangered species.

    The 21st century has also seen a shift in the global economy, with the rise of developing countries and the decline of traditional industrial powerhouses. This has led to a more complex and interconnected world, with new opportunities for businesses and individuals. However, it has also brought new challenges such as income inequality and poverty.

    In conclusion, the 21st century has brought about a wide range of changes, from technological advancements to environmental concerns, economic shifts to social progress. While these changes have brought new opportunities and challenges, they have also made the world a more complex and interconnected place. It is important that we continue to adapt and evolve in order to build a better future for all.

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  4. Well-done. Your essay meets all the criteria, has a good structure of introduction, main body and conclusion. The only note is that you don't pay attention to future changes, not the ones that have already been brought and I strongly believe that you will get more points if you show examples of future changes such as advanced means of public transport, or systems like smart home, or smart enterprise, etc. The 21st century will cause a number of changes in various aspects of life. One of the most notable changes will become the rapid advancement of technology. The internet and social media have become essential parts of our daily lives. Now we can communicate with people all over the world, share ideas and information, and stay connected with friends and family in ways that were once impossible. Moreover, in the future the possibilities for further development of means of communication will increase.

    Another significant development in the 21st century will be connected with the increasing focus on environmental issues. Climate change, global warming and environmental pollution will have become pressing global concerns, and there will be a growing awareness of the need to take actions to protect our planet. Governments and organizations around the world are now working to reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, and protect endangered species.

    The 21st century has also seen a shift in the global economy, with the rise of developing countries and the decline of traditional industrial powerhouses. This will have led to a more complex and interconnected world, with new opportunities for businesses and individuals. However, it will also bring new challenges such as income inequality and poverty.

    In conclusion, the 21st century will have brought about a wide range of changes, from technological advancements to environmental concerns, economic shifts to social progress. While these changes have brought new opportunities and challenges, they will have also made the world a more complex and interconnected place. It is vital that we continue to adapt and evolve in order to build a better future for the mankind.

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  5. The 21st century has started hence the question arises, that disturbs the mind of each of us: what modifications in our lives can we expect in the nearest future?
    It is a common language that man, through the ages, has undergone many changes. Humanity has endured three major revolutions such as cognitive, agricultural and scientific ones. The latest notable changes are based on the rapid advancement of science and technology, which first enormous steps were made in the 20th century.
    Nowadays, we have entered the 21st century with both excitement and doubt about what the new century will bring us. As far as I am concerned, I assume that society will face big reformations in their life.
    To begin with, a vast majority of countries are spending a huge sum of their budget on tech innovation and industrial development. It means that we will face new discoveries in these areas, which are complemented by the possibility that technological advancement might replace human resources in order to make life easier.
    In addition, there are chances to meet climate problems. Future changes are expected to include a warmer atmosphere, a warmer and more acidic ocean, higher sea levels, and larger changes in precipitation patterns.Therefore, we may have a new challenge to prevent climate change and to look after the environment more carefully.
    Thereby lots of scientists are concerned about all of these facts adding the artificial intelligence issue. As a matter of fact Ilon Musk even stopped his experiments with creating a human simulation since it can become a real trouble for us and a new reason for a war. Consequently, scientists are working on colonising Mars and, I suppose, soon will erect cities there for us so that we will have a emergency place to move to, if something happens.
    To sum up, as I mentioned before, the 21st century promises to be eventful. Anyway, we are the creators of this future thus we are responsible for it.
    Xenia

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    1. All in all, your essay presents too general ideas. There must be more relevant and innovative examples in order to meet the criteria. It is also advisable to use more advanced vocabulary to rise your score.

      The 21st century has started hence the question arises, what disturbs the mind of each of us: what modifications in our lives we can expect in the nearest future?
      It is a common language that a man, through the ages, has undergone a plethora of changes. Humanity has endured three major revolutions such as cognitive, agricultural and scientific ones. The latest notable development is based on the rapid advancement of science and technology, whose first enormous steps were made in the 20th century.
      To begin with, a vast majority of countries are spending huge sums of their budgets on tech innovation and industrial development. It means that we will face late inventions in these areas, for instance, new smartphones or supercomputers that might replace human resources and human labour in order to make life easier and more comfortable.
      In addition, there are chances to meet climate problems. Future changes are expected to include the rise of average temperatures in the atmosphere, warmer, more acidic and more polluted oceans, higher sea levels, and significant development in precipitation patterns. Therefore, we may have a new challenge to prevent a global warming and climate transition and to take care of the environment more carefully. New options for safe fuel, new types of environmentally friendly accommodation, new forms of healthy food should be introduced.
      Thereby lots of scientists are concerned about all of these facts adding the artificial intelligence issue. As a matter of fact Ilon Musk even stopped his experiments with creating a human simulation since it could become real trouble for us and a new reason for a war. Consequently, scientists are working on colonising Mars and, I suppose, soon will erect cities there for us so that we will have an emergency place to move to, if something happens.
      To sum up, as I mentioned before, the 21st century promises to be eventful. Nowadays, we have entered the new century with both excitement and doubt about what it will bring us. As far as I am concerned, I assume that society will face big reformations in their life. Anyway, we are the creators of this future thus we are responsible for it.

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  6. We can't imagine how quickly time flies. At the moment 2024 is gradually coming to an end and 2025 is about to begin - a quarter of a century is behind us! However, we are still wondering what the 21st century may bring us. The last 25 years have brought huge changes: the role of the Internet and social networks has grown to they peak, and in general, they appeared during this time. I believe that in the next 75 years, there will be enormous innovations, with positive and negative sides. This essay will discuss this issue using examples to support arguments and demonstrate points.


    As i said before, social networks have become an integral part of our lives: communication with friends and family living at a distance, searching for the necessary information, support from others, inspiration and other advantages. However, social networks have many disadvantages, for example, bullying, creating an unrealistic picture of life and how to live it, beauty and body standards, degradation due to a vast amount of unnecessary data and the inability to select information. Look at the generation of "millennials" who suffer from all the disadvantages of the Internet. Likewise, i believe that social networks will be important in the future, because they are associated with our leisure and need for communication, but perhaps the amount of time spent in applications will fall. According to statistics, the percentage of people born after the 2000s who say that they would like to spend as little time as possible on gadgets is 70% of the total number of respondents. Based on the data, it is safe to say that with concerted efforts and improved recreational facilities, we may see a reduction in social media browsing in the future.

    Secondly, when it comes to changes in the 21st century, it is impossible not to mention the fact that nature will become completely different. At the moment, according to statistics, the level of pollution of nature and water grows every year by about 5-10%, but at the same time, proposals on how to prevent all this are also growing. In addition to the disadvantages, it is worth noting the positive features regarding nature now and in the future: thanks to all the technologies and discoveries made earlier, projects are being created to improve the condition of the planet and nature. Like other people, I notice changes every year: there is not much snow in winter, and it is catastrophically hot in summer. All this is happening due to global warming, which is getting stronger and stronger every year (+2% according to statistics), a solution to which can be found in the future, in the 21st century, which will potentially open up many inventions for us. Encouraging the development of almost any area in the state will lead to certain improvements in each quarters of a century.

    Summing up, with the right distribution of our time and the use of all the conveniences that are present at the moment, our and future generations will be able to bring even more great discoveries in the 21st century.
    By Diana

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    1. The essay adequately addresses the prompt by discussing potential changes in the 21st century. The response is well-structured and presents a clear position. The essay demonstrates good coherence and cohesion. Ideas flow logically, and transitions between paragraphs are smooth. The structure is clear and easy to follow. Pay attention to the usage of the synonyms and appropriate date for statistics.

      We can't imagine how quickly time flies. At the moment, 2024 is gradually coming to an end, and 2025 is about to begin—a quarter of a century is behind us! However, we are still wondering what the 21st century may bring us. The last 25 years have shown huge changes: the role of the Internet and social networks has grown to its peak, and in general, they appeared during this time. I believe that in the next 75 years, there will be enormous innovations, with positive and negative sides. This essay will discuss this issue, using examples to support arguments and demonstrate points.

      As I said before, social networks have become an integral part of our lives: communication with friends and family living in the distance, searching for necessary information, support from others, inspiration, and more advanced benefits. However, social networks have many drawbacks; for instance, bullying, creating an unrealistic image of luxurious life, beauty and body standards, degradation due to a vast amount of unnecessary data, and the inability to select and process information. Look at the generation of "millennials" who suffer from all the disadvantages of the Internet. Likewise, I believe that social networks will be important in the future because they are associated with our leisure and must-have for communication, but perhaps the amount of time spent on applications will decrease. According to statistics, the percentage of people born after the 2000s who say that they would like to spend as little time as possible on gadgets is 40% of the total number of respondents. Based on the data, it is safe to say that with concerted efforts and improved recreational facilities, we may see a reduction in social media browsing in the future.

      Secondly, when it comes to changes in the 21st century, it is impossible not to mention the fact that nature will become completely different. At the moment, according to research, the level of pollution of environment grows every year approximately by 5–10%, but at the same time, proposals on how to prevent it are also increasing. In addition to the disadvantages, it is worth noting the positive features regarding nature now and in the future: thanks to all the technologies and discoveries made earlier, projects are being created to improve the condition of the planet. Like other people, I notice changes every year: natural disasters, for example, hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, and heatwaves occur much more often. It is happening due to global warming, which is getting stronger and stronger every year (+2% according to statistics), a solution can be found in the future. The 21st century, from my point of view, will be a breakthrough in technologies and inventions. Encouraging the development of science will lead to certain improvements in each quarter of the century.

      Summing up, with the right distribution of our time and the use of all the conveniences that exist at the moment, future generations will be able to bring even more great opportunities in the 21st century.

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