Welcome to Issue 40 of Spotlight Vocabulary.
To help you prepare for exams like the IELTS or the OET, we’ve compiled a collection of articles that cover a wide range of concepts and vocabulary you could find useful on test day.
In addition to this, you can discover more of our curated article on our LinkedIn and Twitter accounts.
How To Use These Articles
A nice place to start would be to read them.
If you have time, vocabulary software like Anki is a great way to keep track of new terms you come across.
Whenever you see a new word, make a note of the whole phrase it occurs in. When you learn new vocabulary in context, you’ll retain it and be able to use it correctly, which is particularly important when learning collocations.
Finally, make frequent use of the new terms you’ve learned. You’ll be able to move them from your non-active memory to your active memory this way.
To be effective in speaking and writing, passive vocabulary must be readily recalled, which is difficult to do while taking a listening or reading comprehension exam.
For the ultimate practice, book a lesson with one of our teachers or submit a Writing Correction.For the ultimate practice, book a lesson with one of our teachers or submit a Writing Correction.
Work
This article gives ten reasons why a 4-day work week is a good idea — you only need 2 for IELTS test day! …
Is a 4-day working week coming to a desk near you? This topic appears in the #IELTS test, and this article could help you get a 9.0. It lists no less than ten reasons why a shorter working week is beneficial — you only need 2-4! https://t.co/RDK5Mmkk8A pic.twitter.com/STGxIMCTUt
— Andy T (@withanexpert) June 4, 2022
The High Street
If the high street is going to survive the 21st Century, it is going to have to adapt and change. This article by one of my favourite news sources provides some high-level vocabulary as it discusses one possible model…
Is a 4-day working week coming to a desk near you? This topic appears in the #IELTS test, and this article could help you get a 9.0. It lists no less than ten reasons why a shorter working week is beneficial — you only need 2-4! https://t.co/RDK5Mmkk8A pic.twitter.com/STGxIMCTUt
— Andy T (@withanexpert) June 4, 2022
Health and Genetics
We’ve worked out how to make rats almost immortal. Would you like to be next?…
This CNN article reveals how scientists have reversed the effects of ageing in mice and are now working on humans. Some good vocabulary to tackle any essay #IELTS question related to age and demographics — and applicable to many other topic areas. https://t.co/WiubZkHFma
— Andy T (@withanexpert) June 8, 2022
The Environment
My energy bill doubled this year — how about yours? Could the price of water be next? Lots of useful vocabulary for discussing environment-related topics …
Could the increasing cost of energy we see today happen with water tomorrow? @ciaraCnugent reports that capitalism is having a big impact on what we once thought of as a plentiful resource. Useful vocabulary for topics about the environment on #IELTS day. https://t.co/EED7kVlJLZ pic.twitter.com/pMp1xOdGlk
— Andy T (@withanexpert) June 10, 2022
Fashion
Did you know that recycling your old clothes has just become fashionable again? Maybe, like many, that is what you have always done. Some good vocabulary here that you could use in any fashion-related topic…
A vacant storefront in a retail mall is now a place where you can take your old clothes and turn them into something fashionably new. Lots of good vocabulary connected with the high street, fashion & sustainable living. Vocabulary for #IELTS & life. https://t.co/wryArudgaS pic.twitter.com/C7Qq13ivaJ
— Andy T (@withanexpert) June 26, 2022
Diet
How does working affect your diet? There are plenty of tips in here to lead to a healthier you and one with a good range of ideas and vocabulary to discuss this topic on IELTS test day…
Even if you’re always on the go, have to work long hours or have a high-pressure job, there are numerous reasons why employment might affect your nutrition. Plenty of good vocabulary for the #IELTS #Speaking or #Writing test on the topics of work or diet. https://t.co/b1j83NIQPm pic.twitter.com/8xItSeCp3U
— Andy T (@withanexpert) June 26, 2022
Urban Spaces
This new city is not just a concept; it’s set to start accepting its first residents in a couple of years. Is this floating city a solution to global warming…
A floating metropolis for 20,000 people is underway in the Indian ocean. The 5,000 floating buildings include residences, businesses, & schools. Residents are set to move in in 2024. Good vocabulary for #IELTS topics about climate change and housing. https://t.co/nBM5UVNbcT
— Andy T (@withanexpert) June 27, 2022
And there’s more…
We did not reveal the whole of last month’s selection.
Visit our Twitter and LinkedIn accounts to view the missing articles as well as articles from past months.
We’ll see you next month!