December 23, 2024
Chicago 12, Melborne City, USA

IELTS Essay: Friendship

Vocabulary Answers

For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:

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

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