Microsoft Word ielts writing Task 2 Actual Tests 2015 2016 2017 & Sample Answers docx

Useful Vocabulary & Expressions: 
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exploitation
: the use of land, oil, minerals, etc 
Example: commercial exploitation of the mineral resources in Antarctica.
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Dwindle
: to become gradually less or smaller.
Example: Supplies of coal are dwindling fast.
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To opt for something
: to choose to take or not to take a particular course of action. 

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Example: After graduating she opted for a career in music. Many students opt for a 
course with Mr.Bill due to his physical attractiveness.
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To reduce dependence on something
Essay 02:
The overconsumption of natural resources has evolved has a major topic of concern in 
recent years. This alarming trend poses a number of serious threats to the world, and must 
be addressed with a number of definite actions.
The increasingly high level of natural resources exploitation can be hazardous in many 
ways. The most obvious threat is that once the resources come to the verge of depletion, 
humans would have to face the scarcity of fuels and materials. When oil becomes scarce 
and more expensive, transport and heating would become less accessible and affordable to 
most people. The shortage of resources also leads to stagnation in other industries, for 
example, there would not be enough wood for furniture production and not enough seafood 
for food processing. This would threaten the business of thousands of companies, as well 
as the employment of millions of workers in these fields.
Some measures can be taken to mitigate the problem of over-consuming natural resources. 
The most practical measure is to lower the demand for energy in every household. This can 
be done by mass-producing energy-efficient household appliances and selling them at a 
low price. Energy demand may also be cut by making saving energy the focus in 
propaganda campaigns in various media channels. Another sustainable solution is to 
promote environmentally-friendly technology. For instance, solar cells are now sold in a 
small quantity and at a relative high price; they should be made readier and cheaper for the 
public. Finally, the conservation and recovery of natural resources, including seafood and 
forests, must be regulated by law.
To conclude, the overexploitation of the world’s resources may result in severe 
consequences, threatening many industries and people’s life. Strong measures, such as 
reducing energy use and resource conservation and recovery laws, must be implemented 
to tackle this situation.