IELTS Essay: Advanced Technology

Vocabulary Answers

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advances made in the field of technology developments related to computers, phones, etc.

not shared equally by all age demographics not everyone gets the same benefits from it

in particular especially

benefit gain an advantage from it

in terms of convenience when it comes to making life easier

could be achieved by businesses transitioning to primarily online business models can be accomplished when companies do more of their selling online

Improved capability with consumer electronics engenders better ability to use phones allows for

improvement getting better

immediately evident clear right away

shopping buying things

During the recent Covid-19 pandemic when the Covid-19 stuff was happening

how to place orders for the way to order online

necessities daily life items

Since the pandemic restrictions have eased as Covid-19 becomes less of an issue

applications apps such as Google Drive, Amazon, etc.

best prices cheapest items

remain at home stay in their house

assured of the quality of their purchases know that the items they buy are good

in particular today especially these days

essential very valuable

remaining in contact with one’s family talking to family members

value family relations above all else care most about their brothers, sisters, kids, parents, etc.

make video calls using Facetime or Messenger

message send texts to

if they were more tech-savvy if better with technology

In order to achieve this level of convenience so that they live easier lives

encourage customers to engage online force people to use the internet

convinced persuaded

stubborn unwilling to change their mind

Coronavirus pandemic Covid-19 situation

illustrative example as it demonstrated good instance because it showed

only when forced to adapt did older people just when they had to did they make changes

full functionality how something is used

increasingly emphasizing more and more focusing on

phasing out in-person discounts not using coupons in real life

physical stores actual locations

compel force

adapt to modern conveniences start using new things

hopeful travelers people who want to go somewhere

essentially basically

navigate an airline’s website use the site for an airline like Delta

book flights arrange to fly somewhere

can lead easier lives have a more convenient time

utilize take advantage of

embrace care about

Naturally of course

educate teach