TEST 4

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Part 1 Part 3
1. 04196570156 21. A
2. post 22. A
3. 39 dollars/ $39 23. C
4. bed 24. B
5. kitchen 25. C
6. heater 26. B
7. microwave 27. A
8. airport 28. B
9. 49 29. F
10. Australia 30. E

Part 2 Part 4
11. harvested 31. sun’s position
12. opened 32. animal(s)
13. cleaned 33. religion(s)
14. expanded 34. (the) government
15. cooled 35. North Africa
16. sealed 36. varied
17. B 37. temperature
18. D 38. sandglasses/ sandglass
19. C 39. limited
20. A 40. time
Transcript

Part 1
Man: Hello, First Choice Car Rental! How may I help you?
Woman: Oh, good morning. Um, I’m calling for some information about your car renting
services. I’m an American, and I will be going on a family holiday to your city from Ohio
next month.
Man: OK. no problem. It’s our pleasure to serve you. Could you please tell me your name
and contact information first?
Woman: I’m Caroline, that’s C-A-R-O-L-I-N-E, and my telephone number is 04196570156.
Man: OK. I’ve got that. And how can I send you our quotation, if you are satisfied with our
arrangement? Is email all right, or should I send it by post?
Woman: The latter, please! I’m afraid I’d prefer to read it on paper.
Man: That’s no problem.
Woman: I’m considering renting a caravan for a week, but I don’t really know the price
range for it, since I haven’t rented any car through that method before. I think it should be
within my budget of $50.
Man: You know, we have various caravans at different renting prices, according to the
class of vehicle, facilities inside, mileage, etc. I’d recommend the ‘Explorer’, taking your
budget into consideration, which is of good value and will cost you $39 per day. Is that OK?
Woman: Of course, that’s fine for me! I know the ‘Explorer’. That could save me $11 each
day! You know a family holiday will be costly. That van is perfect!
Man: I’m glad that you like it. So do you have any particular requirements about your room
in the van?
Woman: Um, how many beds are there?
Man: One twin bed.
Woman: But there are three of us, my mum. daughter and me. So can we add another bed?
Man: No problem.
Woman: For the facilities, I think a kitchen is the most important , and of course the stove.
Man: In our vans, such as ‘Explorer’, there are all the basic bedding materials you need, like
pillows and blankets, as well as some equipment for daily life. And many things can be
added into your room according to your needs, such as a coffee maker.
Woman: Well, I need to have a heater, in case it’ll be cold at night, and a microwave of
course.
Man: All right, I’ve taken notes of all these things. Actually, all our vans should be taken
from our company, which is not too far from the city centre, so we can pick you up from
the centre for free. Is that OK?
Woman: Oh, I’m afraid we’d better be picked up from the airport , as we are foreigners in
your
country and not familiar with the transport system. Is that alright?
Man: Yes, it is no problem. With that comes the information for the insurance. I need the
driver’s name and age.
Woman: That is my daughter Chris, who is 19, the youngest driver amongst us three.
Man: I’m sorry, but our company only accepts caravan drivers aged 25 or over, according
to our regulations. So...
Woman: Well, that would be me, Caroline, and I’m 49 years old.
Man: And where was your driving licence issued? I mean the country.
Woman: I’ve got a licence in America, but I’ve also got one in Australia which is still valid. Is
it better for me to register the local one from your country?
Man: Yes, that might be better. So your registration number is...

Part 2
Host: Hello and welcome to today’s talk. Here with me is the famous botanist. Professor
Alison Downing. So, Alison, tell us something about cocoa beans.

Alison: Cocoa beans, also called cacao beans, are the primary constituent in making
chocolate. Grown in tropical areas in South and Central America, West Africa and Asia, the
cocoa tree is often raised on small, family-owned farms. When the harvested pods are
opened to expose the beans, the pulp and cocoa seeds are removed and the rind is
discarded. The pulp and seeds are then piled in heaps, placed in bins, or laid out on grates
for several days. During this time, the seeds and pulp undergo a process called ‘sweating’,
where the thick pulp liquefies as it ferments. The fermented pulp trickles away, leaving
cocoa seeds behind to be collected. This is when the beans are harvested and then the
bags holding them are ready to be transported. But the most important step in processing
the cocoa bean is cleaning it. Once the beans are unloaded from the railroad cars, the
packages are opened and then weighed by machines. Then the pods are split, and the
seeds or beans are covered with a sweet white pulp or mucilage. On arrival at the factory,
the cocoa beans are sorted and put in a hopper to be cleaned more rigorously. The wet
beans are then transported to a facility so they can be fermented and dried. They are
fermented for 4 to 7 days and must be mixed every 2 days. They are dried for 5 to 14 days,
depending on the climate conditions. The fermented beans are dried by spreading them
out over a large surface and constantly raking them.
Then the beans are ready to be roasted. Now, roasting takes place at a high temperature
and then the beans are boiled in a heated chamber. During the roasting process the beans
will be expanded and cracked. But prior to this, the beans are trodden and shuffled about
using bare human feet. During this process, red clay mixed with water is sprinkled over the
beans to obtain a finer colour, polish, and protection against molds during shipment to
factories in the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and other countries.
Now, back to what I was saying. After the beans are cracked, they need to be cooled . Then
the roasted beans are sealed in pockets.

Host: Wow, that is not a simple process, is it? But someone told me that different roasting
levels of coffee can lead to different kinds of flavours.
Alison: Yes. Roasting coffee transforms the chemical and physical properties of green
coffee beans into roasted coffee products. The roasting process is what produces the
characteristic flavour of coffee by causing the green coffee beans to change in taste.
Unroasted beans contain similar if not higher levels of acids, protein, sugars, and caffeine
as those that have been roasted, but lack the taste of roasted coffee beans due to the
Maillard and other chemical reactions that occur during roasting. The vast majority of
coffee is roasted commercially on a large scale, but smallscale commercial roasting has
grown significantly with the trend toward ‘single-origin’ coffees served at specialty shops.
Some coffee drinkers even roast coffee at home as a hobby in order to both experiment
with the flavour profile of the beans and ensure the freshest possible roast. So here, I am
going to introduce some of these roasted coffee beans and their special flavours.
Now, the First Crack is lighter-bodied, and has a higher acidity level with no obvious roast
flavour, and is popular for its special mild taste. This level of roast is ideal for tasting the
full original character of the coffee. The Green Beans are raw, unroasted coffee beans.
They are strictly hard beans with a smoky flavour and are slightly acidic. We’ve also got
French Roast. And the flavour that comes across in French roast coffee usually has more
to do with the roasting process than the actual quality of the beans. By the time the beans
are dark enough to qualify as French, most of their original flavour has dissipated. In its
place come the flavours of caramelising sugar, bittersweet coffee, and often, a bit of
chocolate. And finally, Espresso Smoky. That is coffee brewed by forcing a small amount
of nearly boiling water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans. Espresso is
generally thicker than coffee brewed through other methods, has a higher concentration of
suspended and dissolved solids, and has crema on top. As a result of the pressurised
brewing process, the flavours and chemicals in a typical cup of espresso are very
concentrated. Espresso is also the base for other drinks such as a cafe latte, cappuccino,
cafe macchiato, cafe mocha, flat white, or cafe Americano...

Part 3
Student F = Student Female; Student M = Student Male
Lecturer: Thank you all for coming here today to hear about the Moa, a kind of animal
which has been extinct for a long time. Well, first of all we’ll look at what the Moa are. The
Moa are nine species of flightless birds endemic to New Zealand. They were the dominant
herbivores in New Zealand’s forest, shrubland and subalpine ecosystems for thousands of
years, but
around 500 years ago, they all went extinct. When I mention extinct animals during ancient
times, you may immediately think of dinosaurs, which disappeared around 66 million years
ago. Fossils of dinosaurs which we use to study are large in number, but not many of those
of Moa remain, though both animals appeal to people today.
Student F: So the Moa sound more mysterious now. But sir, I’ve got a question about these
flightless birds. How can we distinguish them from other birds?
Lecturer: That’s a good question! Birds are commonly characterised by being warm-
blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, and laying eggs, while the
flightless Moa. Until their extinction, were the largest birds in the world. Their heads are
relatively small in relation to their bodies, and they are the only wingless birds lacking even
the vestigial wings
and substantial tail bones in their family.
Student M: That’s impressive. But were they born to be like that? I mean when they were
chicks.
Lecturer: Yes, absolutely! So let’s move onto the chicks. The eggs of Moa were laid in
nests and incubated for about two months. The chicks would be well-developed upon
hatching
and probably would be able to leave the nests to feed on their own almost immediately.
Student F: I’ve heard that the male Moa are thought to have incubated the eggs. Is that
true?
Lecturer: I think there is a possibility for that. I’ve read somewhere that the sexspecific
DNA recovered from the outer surfaces of eggshells suggested that these eggs were likely
to have been hatched by the male, but we still need to consult more. But I have a question.
There has been some occasional speculation that the Moa were still alive, because
someone said they had caught sight of them in New Zealand in the late 19 th century or
even the 20th. Do you think it’s possible?
Student M: I’m not amazed by that, since that kind of thing has been claimed several times,
but I find it funny because no reliable evidence of Moa tracks has ever been found, and
experts still contend that Moa survival is extremely unlikely.
Student F: So what was the reason for the Moa’s extinction? I wonder if it was global
warming or some other factors related to their living environment.
Lecturer: Well, before the arrival of human settlers in New Zealand, the Moa’s only predator
was the massive Haas’s eagle. Then the Maori arrived sometime before CE 1300, and all
Moa genera were soon driven to extinction by hunting. What a horrible thing!
Lecturer: All right. Now let’s look at the features of some species of Moa. The South Island
Giant Moa may have been the tallest birds ever known, and the second tallest of the nine
moa species is the North Island Giant Moa, with the females being markedly larger than
males both in weight and height.
Student M: And I’ve heard that the smallest of the Moa birds are the Coastal Moa. Is that
right?
Lecturer: Yes, you’re right. And have you heard about any other kinds of Moa before?
Student F: I know the Crested Moa. The eggs they laid may be larger than others’.
Lecturer: As they mainly lived in the remote interior of the Southern Island, their fossils are
rare or absent in archaeological sites, and no egg remains have yet been identified.
Student F: Are there any species of Moa that have got more fossils?
Lecturer: Yes, of course. A considerable amount of remains of the Stoutlegged Moa exist,
due to the well-preserved properties of their habitat. Their skulls reveal relatively bad
vision, a good sense of smell, and a very short bill. Then there is the Eastern Moa. They
were remarkable in having very long and narrow windpipes, which probably enabled them
to make louder, more resonant calls than those of other Moa, and have the greatest vocal
abilities, so they could communicate when they could not see each other in the forest or at
night. They used a range of senses, apart from sound in their search for food, such as their
sense of smell and vision.

Part 4
Good morning, everyone. Today, I’m going to talk about the research project I’ve been
involved in on time measurement.

Do you know how time is measured? Consider how we measure length, and how with time
we encounter difficulty. Before we could grasp it, it would slip through our fingers. In fact,
as we can see, we are forced to have the recourse to measure something else—the
movement of something in space, or a set of movements in space. All the methods that
have been employed so far really measure time by a motion in space. The measurement of
time is no easy matter; a scientific unit only arrives at after much thought and reflection.

As the most primitive form of measurement, the sun seems to be natural. Ever since man
first noticed the regular movements of the sun and stars, we have wondered about the
passage of time. Prehistoric people first recorded time according to the sun’s position. To
start off, let us take noon, which is when the sun is on the meridian at the highest point of
its course across the heavens, and when it casts the shortest shadow. But this
measurement, which was regarded as a major one in ancient times, was less important
than the natural events that occurred.

The earliest natural events that had been recognised were in the heavens, but during the
course of the year there were many other events that indicated significant changes in the
environment. Seasonal winds and rains, the flooding of rivers, the flowering of trees and
plants, and the breeding cycles or migration of animals, all led to natural divisions of the
year, and further observation and local customs led to the recognition of the seasons.
Years later, precise measurements were invented, because the passage of time was
extremely important for astronomers and priests who were responsible for determining the
exact hour for daily rituals and for important religious festivals. Apart from the connection
with religion, accurate time measurement was also related to the government, since they
divided the day or the night into different periods in order to regulate work and various
events.

For thousands of years, devices have been used to measure and keep track of time. The
current sexagesimal system of time measurement, dates back to approximately 2000 BCE
from the Sumerians. It was found that the earliest ancient time keepers were mainly
invented
and used in Mesopotamia, where the water clock was introduced from, as well as in North
Africa, especially in the area of ancient Egypt.

So now, I’d like to introduce you to some of the most well-known ancient timekeepers, as
well as the disadvantages of them, for which they were replaced by various new forms of
clocks that were used afterwards.

A sundial is a device that tells the time of day by the apparent positioning of the Sun in the
sky. In the narrowest sense of the word, it consists of a flat plate and a gnomon which
casts a shadow onto the dial. As the sun appears to move across the sky, the shadow
 aligns with
different hour-lines which are marked on the dial to indicate the time of day. However, it
was quickly noted that the length of the day varied at different times of the year, therefore
there could have been a difference between ‘clock time’ and ‘sundial time’. In addition, the
sundial was of no use at night, so a water clock was invented.

The water clock, or clepsydra, appeared to have been invented around 1,500 BCE and was
a device which relied on the steady flow of water from or into a container. Measurements
could be marked on the container or on a receptacle for the water. It was reliable, but the
water flow still depended on the variation of pressure and temperature from the top of
water in the container.

As the technology of glass-blowing developed, from some time in the 14th century, it
became possible to make sandglasses. Originally, they were used as a measure for
periods of time like lamps or candles, but as clocks became more accurate they were
calibrated to
measure specific periods of time. The drawback however, as you can imagine, was the
limited length of time they could measure.

The last timekeeper to be introduced is the fire candle clock. Candle clocks take advantage
of a simple concept: the slow and consistent nature of a burning wax candle. By utilising
this process, our ancestors were able to keep steady track of the time. The clocks were
created by engraving the length of the candle with evenly spaced markings. Each marking
represented a single unit of time, and as the wax burned down, each hour would disappear.
However, the draughts and the variable quality of the wax mainly influenced the time of
burning. Like oil lamps, candles were used to mark the passage of time from one event to
another, rather than tell the time of day...

Speaking

Part 1. Sample answers

Topic: Taking photos
1. Do you like taking photos?

Yes, I really like taking photos. It’s a fun way to document my day. If I see something
interesting, like a cool flower or a pretty building, I can take a picture so I’ll remember later
on. It’s also great to take photos with friends. You can capture a lot of happy memories that
way.

2. Do you like taking selfies?

Yes, sometimes I like taking selfies. When I get dressed up, I like to take a picture of myself
to capture the moment. It’s just nice to have good photos of yourself. It can make you feel
more confident. But I try not to take too many selfies. Otherwise, it makes you vain.

3. What is your favorite family photo?

I really like a family photo we took on vacation. My family and I went to a beautiful town by
the sea. We all went to the beach and someone offered to take a photo of us. In the picture,
you can see the ocean in the background. We all look very happy together.

4. Do you want to improve your photography skills?

It would be great to improve my picture-taking skills sometime. I don’t think I have the time
to hire a professional to teach me. But I think that watching some online tutorials would
make a world of difference. It’d be great to learn about different camera settings and tips for
good lighting.

Topic: Dreams
1. Can you remember the dreams you had? / Do you often remember your dreams?

Yeah, I can remember my dreams pretty often. They usually don't make any sense, though. It
always makes my friends laugh when I share the details. They definitely make for interesting
conversation topics. But usually I have to write my dreams down as soon as I wake up, or I
won’t be able to remember them in full.

2. Do you share your dreams with others?

I don’t usually share my dreams with other people. Sometimes, if I have a really weird or
funny dream, I might tell my family or friends. But in general, my dreams are pretty random.
They don’t make a lot of sense. So I don't take up people’s time by talking about my dreams.

3. Do you think dreams have a special meaning?

Yes, I think that in some cases, dreams have special meanings. They may represent people’s
fears or desires. For example, many students have dreams about failing exams during finals
season. Besides, some people have dreams of becoming rich or marrying someone they
have a crush on. Those types of dreams can be very revealing.
4. Do you want to make your dreams come true?

Well, sometimes my dreams are really weird. And they don’t make any sense. So I don't think
they should come true. I’ve had a couple cool dreams where I get to talk to celebrities. So I
guess it would be fun if those dreams come true. But otherwise, I think they should stay in
their dreams.

5. Why do people have dreams?

Well, I don’t know a lot about the human brain. But I think that people have dreams as a way
of dealing with all the emotions and memories they have. Dreaming is just your body’s way
of expressing thoughts and feelings. A lot of people dream about things they want as well.

6. Have you studied any subjects or courses about dreams?

No, I’ve never studied anything related to dreams. I think it would be really interesting to take
a course about dreams. I would love to know why we have dreams in the first place. It would
also be fun to learn how to interpret dreams. It’d be great to know what my dreams mean.

7. Are you interested in other people’s dreams?

Yeah, it’s very interesting to hear about other people’s dreams. Sometimes dreams reveal
hidden secrets or desires. I think that you can learn a lot about a person depending on their
dream. But most of the time, dreams are just really funny and strange. So they’re fun to hear
about.

Topic: Street market

1. What do people usually buy on the street market?

I think it’s common to buy special dishes at a street market. There are usually lots of food
stalls where you can try amazing snacks. People also find unique objects at a street market.
You can find antique items, as well as handmade crafts. Sometimes you can also get vintage
clothing.

2. Do you prefer to go shopping in the shopping mall or on the street market?

I prefer shopping at a street market. Shopping malls may have brand-name stores, but street
markets have unique items. I love finding antique or handmade objects. Plus, you can often
barter at a street market. So you can get a good deal on your purchase. But at a shopping
mall, the prices are fixed.

3. When was the last time you went to a street market?

If my memory serves right , the last time I went to a street market was three or four years
ago. I went with my friends. We decided we wanted to try some cool snacks. So we checked
out all the food stalls. We each picked something different. Then we shared all the food.
Everything was so delicious.

4. Are there any street markets in Vietnam?

Yes, there are tons of street markets in Vietnam. Our country is a small one but we have
thousands of markets. As far as I know, even the smallest towns have more than one street
market, not to mention the major cities. You can’t imagine how many street markets there
are in total in Vietnam.

Part 2. Sample answer

Every honest job is noble in my opinion if it somehow helps others. For this cue card topic, I
would like to talk about a person who is a teacher and in my opinion, her job is quite
important to society as well as to the country.

The name of this teacher is Mary and she is an English teacher in a high school located in
our area. She is in fact, a much-revered teacher among her students and colleagues and I
like the invaluable contribution she has to teaching in an excellent way. Besides, she is an
honest person with many other excellent qualities that make her an exemplary person in our
society.

Speaking of Mary, I was one of her favourite students and her teaching style was quite
unique. There was a time when I couldn’t mumble words through my teeth, not to mention
presentation in front of a crowd. However, Ms Mary has a good eye for people and
recognizes my ability in linguistic studies, before I even think about it. She was the one who
nominated me to attend the English Spelling Bee contest at school. Thanks to her excellent
teaching style and dedication, I was able to achieve the runner-up place as well as aspiring
me to become a translator as I am today.

Apart from teaching, Mary is also a charitable person. It is admirable to see her donating her
hard-earned money to the unfortunate souls and devoting her little spare time at nursing
houses or at voluntary organizations. If my memory serves right, she was one of the co-
founders of a well-known local NGO that specialized in environmental protection. She even
encourages us – the students to join hands in community services after school time.
Her dedication to the society is commendable, however, Teaching, in my opinion, is her first
and most essential contribution to the local community since this is a very noble profession
and makes society a better place by eradicating our ignorance and by creating an
enlightened generation. This profoundly important job is done by teachers who are doing a
really great job for all of us. In this present era, formal educational institutes help us to
enhance our knowledge and prepare us for the future. Creating an illuminated society is the
main purpose of education and teachers are helping us to acquire the wisdom and
knowledge we need to lead a better life. This is why I personally think that a teacher's job is
one of the most important jobs in our society.

As a teacher, she was quite devoted and punctual, while being such a valuable asset to the
society. Her contribution is highly regarded by her beloved students and local citizens.

Part 3. Sample answers

Working salaries and benefits
● What jobs are well-paid?

There are lots of jobs that pay well. For example, nowadays programmers, especially the
good ones who graduated from top-level universities, can easily find high-paying jobs, which
is also why tons of college graduates flock to IT companies. Besides, being a lawyer is a
good profession to make top dollar, especially if you’re in a high-ranking position. After all,
lawyer's always have to deal with tons of complex matters.

● Which jobs in your country have low wages? Why are their wages low?

Unfortunately, a lot of essential jobs have low wages. People who work in the service
industry don’t get paid a lot. They usually just get minimum wage. People who do manual
labour also have low wages. For example, factory workers and labourers are some of the
lowest-paying jobs. It’s such a shame because those jobs are really important for keeping
society functioning. But it also makes sense that those jobs don’t require much skills and
education, which means the workers doing those jobs can be easily replaced.

● Do you think younger people should be lower-paid than older people?

No, I don't think that younger people should be paid less than older people if they are
performing the same job at the same level of experience. However, if an older person has
been working at a company for many years, they may have a higher level of pay due to their
experience, and that is normal. If two people start a new job at the same time, one young
and one old, they should be paid the same salary. Age does not automatically guarantee
more pay.

● What are the impacts of the epidemic on the work environment?

Well, one impact of the epidemic is that many work environments have become remote. So
many people are working from home now, which is great for some people but more
challenging for others, like parents who have young children at home. Going forward, that
might mean that a majority of jobs can be done online. That’ll definitely change the way
people get jobs. And the impact is that many jobs that can’t be done remotely, like retail and
tour guides, might be gone for good because of the lockdowns during the pandemic.

● What are the changes in working conditions?

I suppose that in general, working conditions have improved. Overall speaking, workers
definitely have more rights than they used to, and I think that’s been reflected in working
conditions. A lot of jobs are more accommodating for any special needs, and they don’t
usually overwork people as much. For example, I know there are more companies that have
started allowing workers to take a nap after lunch and some of them even provide lounge
chairs.

Working skills
● What working skills or skills useful for work should be taught to high school students?

It seems to me that high school students should have to study accounting. A lot of high
schools already have this kind of class in their curriculum, but it's not often a required
course. I think learning how to do that kind of math is really helpful for lots of jobs in
business or finance. High school students should also learn some basic technology skills.
They should be exposed to different software and learn how to use a computer well.

● What working skills or skills useful for work should be taught to college students?

I think that college students should learn how to write well. They don’t need to take creative
writing classes by any means but they should learn how to communicate well and make a
persuasive argument. It will help them advance in their careers, no matter what field they go
into. It might also be helpful for them to learn coding. It might seem weird, but coding comes
up in a surprisingly high number of jobs.
Reading
Reading Passage 1 Reading Passage 3
Questions 1-13 Questions 27-40
1. posts 27. v
2. canal 28. x
3. ventilation 29. iii
4. lid 30. i
5. weight 31. vii
6. climbing 32. viii
7. FALSE 33. ii
8. NOT GIVEN 34. C
9. FALSE 35. B
10. TRUE 36. E
11. gold 37. A
12. (the) architect(‘s) (name) 38. D
13. (the) harbour / harbor 39. C
40. D
Reading Passage 2
Questions 14-26
14. B
15. E
16. D
17. D
18. A
19. B
20. C
21. A
22. B
23. B
24. D
25. Soil erosion
26. paper
Writing
Task 11. Sample Essay band 7.0+
This diagram shows that there are a number of processes involved in the commercial
production of frozen fish pies.

The main ingredients consist of fresh salmon, peas and sauce, with sliced potatoes, and
they are prepared separately.

The potatoes, which may have been delivered up to a month in advance, are cleaned, peeled
and cut into slices. The slices are boiled and then chilled before being stored until needed.
The preparation of the fish is more labour intensive than the preparation of the potatoes.
Within twelve hours of being delivered to the factory, the fresh fish is cooked by being
steamed with lemon juice and salt. Then the skin and bones are removed by hand and
disposed of, before a visual inspection takes place.

After this, the pies are assembled in microwaveable containers. Peas and sauce, which have
also been prepared, are added to the fish and then the pie is covered with a layer of cooked
potato slices. The pies are then wrapped and frozen. At this point they are ready for
dispatch, or they may be stored at the factory before being dispatched.

Task 22. Sample Essay

Modern advancements have altered the way we communicate with one another. This essay
will discuss how we can now form bonds with people all over the world, and then state that
on the whole, this is a very welcome development.

For the first time in human history, people can communicate with someone they have never
met before, in a country they have never been to, through the internet. These may not be the
same kind of friendships we traditionally form face-to-face, but it is hard to dispute that they
are not ‘relationships’. Social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, provide a platform
that allows us to chat and comment on someone else’s life instantaneously. For example,
there are now IELTS groups on Facebook where students can help and support each other
by providing helpful resources and feedback on essays.

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Overall, this new phenomenon has great benefits, principally encouraging tolerance of other
cultures. Before computers we hardly ever came across someone from another culture, let
alone people from a myriad of different places in one Facebook group. This has led to
people understanding that we are all mostly the same and you should not judge someone
because they were born in a different place. For example, thousands of Palestinians and
Israelis have joined the same online groups that show support for peace and solidarity,
something that would not have been possible 25 years ago.

In conclusion, the web has changed our interactions forever, making the world a global
village where people can freely chat and form lasting connections and this essay only sees
this as a good thing that will continue to bring citizens of the world together.