IELTS Essay: Attention Spans
Vocabulary Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
possess have
generally shorter attention spans overall can’t focus for as long on one thing
largely as a result of mostly because of
growth of various social media platforms development of sites like Facebook, Instagram, etc.
claim state
slightly overstated a bit too strong
true on the whole correct overall
point out argue
influence impact
new forms of media and technology different kinds of sites and products
length how long it is
topic of consideration for debate before thing people argued about earlier
onset beginning of
the digital age computers, online, etc.
and so on etc.
stimulation watching things, having your attention held by something
represents unprecedented challenges poses new problems
evolved to live in a digital world adapted to online life
over-stimulation too much too watch, listen to, etc.
addictive craving for can’t stop using something
constant keeps happening
merely one distraction among many just one thing to focus on next to others
greatest single cause of declining one biggest source
unique design features special aspects of the apps
specifically crafted their applications to made their problems to
provide momentary bursts of pleasure give temporary feelings of happiness
application something on your phone, a program
specifically for this particular purpose
stream of addictive videos lots of videos in a row
in length how long they are
algorithm perfects a curated feed for any given user program that chooses the videos you will watch next on an app or a website
hooked on addicted to
concomitantly suffer as a result hurts
This is in marked contrast to totally different compared to
focus required attention needed
broadcast sent out
the average person normal citizen
struggle with concentration for extended periods due to have difficulty focusing
manner in which way that it happens
constructed built
regulate makes laws to control
mitigate lesson
harms downsides
society as a whole all of society