THOMPSON ENGLISH

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The pictures compare two tunnels built in an Australian city.

Overall, longer construction years of the underwater roadway (tunnel A) are the testament to its feat and sophistication. However, tunnel B, the underground one, cost twice higher, due possibly to its larger dimensions in depth, length and width.

Within 5 years from 1987, the project of building tunnel A was brought to completion, costing $556 million. This twin-tube tunnel offers two lanes in each direction, allowing vehicles of any type to drive safely under solid walls made of stone and sand. This tunnel lies 25 meters below the ground level and is 2.2 kilometers long.

As for Tunnel B, its construction lasted three years (2004-2007). While it may have seemed less laborious, since there was no water body, it ultimately cost nearly twice as much as Tunnel A, accounting for $1.1 billion. This twin-tube design with three lanes in each tube allowed for enhanced vehicle capacity. At 3.6 kilometers in length and 35 meters deep, tunnel B is considerably larger than its counterpart.

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20 Useful idioms for IELTS Speaking

A double-edged sword – something that has both good and bad consequences
e.g. Technology is a double-edged sword—it improves lives but also causes distraction.

The tip of the iceberg – a small part of a much larger issue
e.g. Rising prices are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to economic challenges.
Burning the midnight oil – working late into the night
e.g. Many students burn the midnight oil before their exams.

A blessing in disguise – something that seems bad at first but turns out good
e.g. Losing that job was a blessing in disguise—it led me to a better opportunity.

Go the extra mile – to put in extra effort
e.g. Good teachers often go the extra mile to help their students succeed.

Hit the nail on the head – to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
e.g. She hit the nail on the head by saying our team lacked communication.

In the long run – eventually; over a long period of time
e.g. It may be expensive now, but it will save money in the long run.

Bite the bullet – to do something difficult or unpleasant that is unavoidable
e.g. We had to bite the bullet and accept the new policy.

The elephant in the room – an obvious problem people avoid talking about
e.g. During the meeting, no one mentioned the elephant in the room—our falling profits.

A drop in the ocean – a very small amount compared to what is needed
e.g. Donating $10 is helpful, but it’s a drop in the ocean for a cause that big.

Actions speak louder than words – what people do is more important than what they say
e.g. He promises to be eco-friendly, but actions speak louder than words.

By and large – generally speaking
e.g. By and large, people support the new law.

A wake-up call – something that alerts you to a problem
e.g. The flood was a wake-up call about climate change.

Put something on the back burner – to delay or postpone it
e.g. We had to put the travel plans on the back burner due to financial issues.

Out of the blue – unexpectedly
e.g. The offer came out of the blue, but I accepted it immediately.

In hot water – in trouble
e.g. He got in hot water for missing the deadline.

Jump on the bandwagon – to follow a trend or do something because others are doing it
e.g. Many companies are jumping on the green energy bandwagon.

Throw in the towel – to give up
e.g. Despite many failures, he never threw in the towel.

Think outside the box – be creative
e.g. Solving modern problems requires thinking outside the box.

Keep something at bay – to prevent something unpleasant from happening
e.g. Regular exercise helps keep stress at bay.

Add fuel to the fire – make a bad situation worse
e.g. His rude comment just added fuel to the fire during the debate.

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Describe what you do when you have days off


I have a hectic schedule, meaning that I’m mostly busy all the time regardless of the day. When or if I have a day off, more often than not it is Saturday or Sunday. What I do on these particular days is often different each weekend. Sometimes I feel reluctant to go outside, and instead turn into a couch potato. But sometimes, especially when I am with the right company, for example, my family members or my close friends, I love spending a quality time outdoors without a second thought. This weekend, for example, the whole country was celebrating Eid al-fitra, an Islamic religious holiday, and all institutions were closed because of this celebration, including mine. Together with my family members, we all decided to take a trip to the nearby mountainous tourist destination. From the early morning, we packed our belongings and hit the road, which took us about an hour to reach our destination. It was such a fun activity, I’d been looking forward to, for a while. Other than that, regardless of the pastime activity, I try to unwind from stress of my studies/work during weekdays, because my lessons and extracurricular classes I take up in the afternoon are a burden that makes me physically and mentally exhausted. My weekends, in general, are unpredictable. Anything can happen on my day off. That’s why, I hardly ever plan my weekends and leave time for spontaneous activities.

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This speaking model answer I'm going to share below is applicable to most, if not, all students. The question seems easy but most candidates often fail because of not knowing what to mostly include in their story. I've written this answer on behalf of a student. Useful expressions are underlined.

2️⃣Common mistakes students make in Task 1:

"Number" "Amount" "Quantity"- These are three words that are confusing for many students.

"Number"- is used before countable nouns
"Amount"- is used before uncountable nouns
"Quantity"- is used before both countable and uncountable nouns, but only things not people

Examples:

We use a huge amount of paper in the office every day.
I have a number of things I want to talk to you about.
To improve your reading, you should read large quantities of books in English. (countable)
Fast food companies produce huge quantities of unhealthy food. (uncountable).

The difference between "The number of+noun" and "A number of+noun":

"the number of+noun" - is followed by a singular verb;
"a number of+noun"- is followed by a plural verb;
Examples:
The number of athletes from Uzbekistan who have won medals in Paris 2024 is thirteen.
A number of students from my IELTS course are taking their exam soon.

"Number" and "Amount" can also be used as a VERB. "Number" does not change, but "Amount" becomes "Amount to something (phrasal verb)"

After such useful information on this channel, the subscribers numbered over 100,000.
The tuition fee of my course amounts to only a few thousand sums, but many students take it for granted.

1️⃣ Common mistakes students make in Task 1:

They get confused between “percent” and “ percentage”.

“Percent” is a unit.
“Percentage” is a noun.

For example:

1. 90% of people learning English are afraid to speak.
2. The percentage of younger individuals in Uzbekistan applying to foreign universities is on the rise.

You can write “percent” and “ percentage” in these ways.

Percent= per cent= %= percentage points
Percentage=proportion= share

By the way, percent is American and per cent is British.

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Some support the idea that parents should give their children personal freedom to act and in decision-making from a young age. This chance obviously develops a sense of self-reliance, enhancing children’s self-confidence, but there should still be parental control in this context, in my view.

Many parents often put excessive restrictions on children, limiting their chance to deal with even small matters on their own. Such overprotectiveness gradually leads children to become heavily reliant on their parents. In comparison, allowing children to independently decide, for example, what to wear or how to spend their pocket money in their early years, and asking their opinion in family matters without over-judgement encourage them to feel equal and fairly treated. Children who grow in such environment often express their thoughts boldly and have confidence in problem-solving, risk-taking and decision-making.

Yet parental supervision is still reasonably needed in nurturing. The ability of young minds to filter what is right and wrong is still in its infancy, which makes them vulnerable to making the wrong decisions. But obviously, I prefer more permissive parenting rather than traditional authoritative one. It means, parents should give their children the chance to make mistakes through their own decisions, without always discouraging them while consistently monitoring and giving advice where necessary. I believe such autonomy fosters a sense of determination in children and strengthens the parent-child relationship.

In conclusion, children should certainly be encouraged to make their own decisions from an early age, but under parents’ close supervision, I believe.

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USEFUL LEXICAL RESOURCE:

Personal Freedom: The ability to make choices and live one’s life without unnecessary restrictions or interference from others, especially authorities or institutions.

Self-Reliance: The ability to depend on oneself for support, guidance, and problem-solving without needing help or reliance on others.

Parental Control: The practices, rules, or regulations that parents enforce to manage or guide their children's behavior, activities, and decision-making.

Put Excessive Restrictions: Imposing too many limitations or controls on someone, often limiting their freedom to make choices or act independently.

Overprotectiveness: An excessive or extreme desire to protect someone, especially a child, often leading to overly cautious behavior that may limit the child’s independence or personal growth.

Become Reliant On: The process of depending on someone or something for support, guidance, or resources.

Over-Judgement: The act of making harsh or excessive evaluations or criticisms of others, often without understanding or considering all aspects of a situation.

Fairly Treated: Being treated with equality, justice, and impartiality, where one’s rights and dignity are respected.

Express Thoughts Boldly: Speaking or sharing one’s ideas or opinions confidently, without fear of judgment or repression.

Parental Supervision: The act of parents overseeing or monitoring their child’s activities, behavior, or environment to ensure safety and proper development.

Nurturing: Providing care, encouragement, and support to help someone or something grow and develop in a healthy and positive manner.

In Its Infancy: Referring to something in its early stages or initial development, before it is fully formed or functional.

Permissive Parenting: A parenting style characterized by being lenient, allowing children a high degree of freedom, and avoiding setting firm boundaries or rules.

Authoritative Parenting: A parenting style marked by a balance of warmth and structure. Parents set clear rules and expectations but are also responsive and nurturing.

Autonomy: The ability to make independent choices, decisions, and actions without being controlled or overly influenced by others. (but a little limited)

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It is important to give children the chance to act independently and make their own decisions from early age.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?

P.S. Bu savol ham 22 Mart kuni haqiqiy imtixonda berilgan.

The bar graph provides information on the international regional distribution of Australia’s migrant population in 1987 and 1997.

Overall, migration patterns of Europe, the rest of Asia and North/South America declined in percentage terms, whereas the inverse was correct for remaining regions. Notably, the flow of migrants from Europe stayed largely elevated in these years.

In 1987, European migrants accounted for in the region of a third of the total migrant population in Australia. With about 22%, the second highest share belonged to their counterparts from the rest of Asia, and Oceania secured the third place, with around 17%. It should also be noted that Middle East Africa and North East Asia shared the exact same percentage, with 15% each, and just over 5% of migrants came from North/South America.

A decade later, on the other hand, these regions’ shares pronouncedly changed. For example, although Europeans constituted the largest proportion of migrants, with approximately 27%, migrants from the rest of Asia (about 13%) and Oceania (22%) were outnumbered by North East Asians whose migration to Australia increased markedly to roughly 24%. Another notable growth was recorded in the percentage of people migrating from Middle East Africa, with the figure going up by 5%. As for North/South America, this region was home to only 5% of Australia’s migrant population.

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