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Common writing task 2 topics - vocabulary list

It is impossible to make a complete or perfect list of all words and phrases that could help
you to get a band 7 or higher.

However, if you can use the vocabulary in the list below, you will increase your chances of
getting a high score.

Advertising and Money

provide jobs
create employment
better quality of life
global economy
earn money
wealth
success
achievement, achieve goals
manipulate people
persuade us to buy
brands, fashions, trends
consumerism
status symbols
materialistic
target children
harmful
junk food, cigarettes

Cities

job opportunities
high standard of living
leisure, entertainment
success, prosperity
access to facilities
high cost of living
expensive housing
gap between rich and poor
stressful
traffic congestion, social problems, crime
lack of community
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Crime

fines, punishment
prison sentences, imprisonment
capital punishment
the death penalty
criminals, offenders
commit a crime
re-offend
a criminal record
a threat to society
protect members of society
crime prevention
responsibility of parents, schools
rehabilitation
reform offenders
community service
crime rates
a deterrent, deter criminals

Education

increase your knowledge


learn skills
gain qualifications
look for a job
find employment
earn a high salary
contribute to society
better job opportunities
do research
study at your own pace
use technology
the Internet can enhance learning
online resources
literacy and numeracy
invest in schools
schooling
encourage children to study
knowledge-based economy
practical skills, social skills
make progress
lack of discipline
disruptive students
lenient parents
parental support
positive working atmosphere
motivation
self esteem
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Environment

the greenhouse effect


global warming
human activities
gas emissions
exhaust fumes
air pollution
have an impact on
have a negative effect on
rising temperatures, floods, droughts
extreme weather conditions
natural resources
fossil fuels
wildlife habitats
extinction
renewable energy
green taxes
recycling
protect wildlife
reduce waste
recycle household waste
biodegradable packaging
cleaner fuels
reduce carbon emissions

Family

raise children
bring up children
parents work full-time
less contact with children
spend time together
a positive influence on children
peer pressure
children’s upbringing
set a good example
positive role models
divorce rate
single-parent families
a negative effect on children
family members
have a responsibility to
take responsibility for
be responsible for
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Gender

equal opportunities
discriminate, discrimination
access to education and jobs
pursue a career
equal salaries
abilities, qualifications, experience
traditional roles
a woman’s role
a man’s role
bring up children
the breadwinner
in the modern world
roles are changing
share responsibilities

Global Issues

developing countries
developed / industrialised countries
healthcare, medicines
life expectancy
literacy and numeracy
infrastructure
poverty
education, employment, housing
investment
create jobs
improve the standard of living
immigration
a better life
better prospects / opportunities
contribute to the economy
cultural diversity
open-minded, tolerant
unemployment rates
multi-cultural societies
visas, work permits
immigrant workers
exploit, exploitation
cheap labour
global economy
global trade / business
multi-national companies
globalisation
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Government and Society

play an important role in


provide public services
impose taxes
campaigns
introduce laws
influence people’s habits
create jobs
provide resources
healthcare
improve our quality of life

Health

balanced diet
unhealthy diet
fast food, junk food
overweight, obese
regular exercise
sedentary lifestyle
active lifestyle
do sport, take exercise
prevent disease
treat illnesses
stress
lack of sleep
over-worked
regular holidays
time to wind down

Television, Internet, Phones

relax, wind down


entertaining, enjoyable
informative, educational
news from around the world
documentaries
have an impact on society
have an influence on people
violence
behaviour
advertising
marketing
passive activity
a waste of time
addictive
control what children watch
the Internet revolution
online services and entertainment
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communication
keep in touch
email, video messaging
access to information
search engines
social networks
mobile phones
portable
text messages
surf the Internet
take photos
music libraries
fashion accessories

Tourism and Travel

go on holiday, go abroad, travel abroad


experience different cultures, lifestyles
opens our minds
the tourism industry
local businesses
rely on tourism
employment, income
effect on the environment
destroy wildlife habitats
spoil natural areas
pollution, waste
lose local traditions
higher cost of living
higher prices

Work

working life
career
prospects
employer, employee, employment
salary, income, wage
promotion
gain experience
vocational training
professional development
teamwork, work as part of a team
set up a company
start a business
make a profit
make / earn money
unemployment
jobless, without work
poverty
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homeless, homelessness
unemployment benefits
claim benefits
earn a living
flexible working hours
work from home
work online
via email
video conferencing
globalised world
work overtime
provide childcare facilities
job satisfaction

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