ielts-up Writing

Question 1

Determine (v)

Answer 1

to discover the facts about something; to calculate something exactly
SYNONYM : establish

Question 2

Exploitation (n)

Answer 2

a situation in which somebody treats somebody else in an unfair way, especially in order to make money from their work
-Starvation and poverty are the result of global economic exploitation, not lack of resources.

Question 3

Occasionally (adv)

Answer 3

sometimes but not often

Question 4

Promote (v)

Answer 4

to help sell a product, service, etc. or make it more popular by advertising it or offering it at a special price
-The band has gone on tour to promote their new album.

to help something to happen or develop
SYNONYM : encourage

Question 5

Awareness (n)

Answer 5

knowing something; knowing that something exists and is important

interest in and concern about a particular situation or area of interest
-environmental awareness

Question 6

Despite (preposition)

Answer 6

SYNONYM : in spite of

-Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it.

Question 7

Examine (v)

Answer 7

to consider or study an idea, a subject, etc. very carefully

to look at somebody/something closely, to see if there is anything wrong or to find the cause of a problem

examine somebody/something
-The doctor examined her carefully but could find nothing wrong.

Question 8

Previous (adj)

Answer 8

SYNONYM : prior