IELTS Essay: Standard of Living
Vocabulary Answers
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The pursuit of economic progress The search for economic prosperity
comes at the expense of certain social values Involves sacrificing certain societal ideals
economic development undeniably engenders numerous benefits Economic advancement unquestionably brings forth many benefits
key Vital
prioritize tradition Give priority to customs
several undeniable advantages to flourishing economic conditions Numerous indisputable benefits of thriving economic circumstances
creates job opportunities Provides work opportunities
improves the employment rate Boosts employment figures
leading to reduced poverty levels and enhanced living standards Bringing about lower levels of poverty and elevated living standards
rapid economic growth has lifted millions out of poverty Quick economic development has uplifted millions by alleviating poverty
industries Economic sectors
manufacturing Production
increased tax revenue Greater tax earnings
allocated towards public services Assigned to community services
healthcare Medical care
infrastructure development Construction of infrastructure
improvements Enhancements
sustainable cycle Long-term cycle
lead to improved overall societal well-being Result in enhanced societal welfare
prioritization Preference
harm Adversely affect
In the race for rapid growth Experience a weakening of traditional practices
witness a decline in traditions Ancestral customs
cultural heritage Social unity
community cohesion Solidarity among community members
consumerism Wanting to buy things
material wealth Money
Native American reservations Tribal lands
erosion Deterioration
cultural practices Rituals
value material possessions over cultural preservation Emphasize the importance of material belongings over the preservation of culture
Additionally Furthermore
focus on personal success Prioritize personal accomplishments
material gain Acquisition of wealth
overshadow the importance of human relationships Diminish the significance of interpersonal connections
individualistic attitudes Self-centered mindsets
ultimately widens economic inequalities In the end exacerbates economic disparities
certain groups benefit disproportionately from development Specific demographics gain disproportionately from progress
exacerbating social divisions Worsening social disparities
creating social unrest Provoking social turmoil
undoubtedly Certainly
crucial Essential
recognize Acknowledge
take proactive measures Preemptive actions
balance Equal
preservation of cultural heritage Conservation of cultural legacy
community values Shared principles
social well-being For the good of the public