IELTS Essay: Friendship
Vocabulary Answers
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Certain concerned parties today would argue that some people today contend that
inherently less value in intrinsically not as important as
despite regardless of
unique features possible when new ways of using it allowed as
in-person friendships face to face relationships
meaningful due to the human element valuable because you can meet in person
Supporters of people in favor of
in the virtual world online
point out argue
the diverse possibilities for communication different options for talking
In the past before
little choice other than to not much option besides to
narrow range not many options
average social media user normal person online
contact talk to
varied interests different hobbies
passionate about care a lot about
board games Monopoly, Risk, etc.
locate find
as a result of a shared affinity because of the same interest
stay in contact and sustain a potentially rewarding intellectual friendship talk to each other and possibly keep up a relationship based around ideas and talking
Nonetheless regardless
truly meaningful friendship when meeting face to face actually important relationship as you talk in person
Research has shown that studies indicate that
body produces endorphins makes you feel good and happy
elevate one’s mood through touch and in-person conversation lift your spirits by touching people and talking in person
signs signals, clues
tremendous value real importance
based around physical proximity being near a person in the real world
benefits advantages
extend to include
body language eye contact, moving your hands, touch
eye contact looking in someone’s eyes
physical contact touching
features benefits
intrinsic value real importance
assign to quality friendships consider part of a good relationship
completely lacking in superficial online friendships not present when talking on the internet
ultimately in the end
waste of one’s valuable time and energy inefficient
affords the average person a number of conveniences allows people to live easier
enhance make better
indeed far greater value in connecting with actually more importance in reaching out to
Few would dispute this claim even as not many would argue this point
increasingly situated in online contexts more and more on the internet