Subquestion 4: How do you think the way
modern children play and celebrate holidays differs from the way you did when
you were young?
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Elementary Level (High School Difficulty)
Words and Phrases:
1.
difference - the way in which
two things are not the same
2.
change - something that becomes
different over time
3.
screen - the flat surface on a
phone, computer, or TV
4.
indoors - inside a building
5.
mostly - almost all the time;
mainly
6.
often - many times; frequently
7.
compared to - used when looking
at the differences between things
8.
stay indoors - to remain inside
a building
Sentence Patterns:
1.
When I was young, we used to
play outside a lot, but now children spend more time indoors.
2.
There is a big difference
between how we celebrated holidays and how kids do today.
3.
Today, many children prefer to
play with their phones rather than outdoor games.
4.
In the past, we had simple
celebrations, but now they are more about spending money.
5.
I think modern children are
less active compared to my generation.
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Intermediate Level (College English Band 4 Difficulty)
Words and Phrases:
1.
influence - the power to change
how someone thinks or behaves
2.
technology - new machines and
ways of doing things using science
3.
device - a piece of equipment
such as a phone or tablet
4.
social media - websites and
apps for sharing information and talking with people
5.
imagination - the ability to
think of new ideas or create pictures in your mind
6.
physical - related to the body,
not the mind
7.
due to - because of something
8.
rely on - to need or depend on
something
Sentence Patterns:
1.
A major difference is that
modern children often rely on electronic devices for fun.
2.
Unlike in the past, kids today
spend less time on physical activities.
3.
While we used to create our own
games, modern kids tend to follow what they see online.
4.
This shift is largely due to
the influence of social media and the internet.
5.
Some people worry that
imagination is being replaced by screen time.
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Advanced Level (College English Band 6 Difficulty)
Words and Phrases:
1.
prevalence - the fact that
something is very common or happens often
2.
immerse - to become completely
involved in something
3.
isolated - feeling alone and
not connected to others
4.
instant gratification - the
feeling of getting pleasure right away without waiting
5.
generational gap - differences
in ideas between older and younger people
6.
substitute - something used
instead of another thing
7.
revolve around - to be mainly
about something
8.
at the expense of - causing
harm to something else in the process
Sentence Patterns:
1.
Gone are the days when children
would spend entire afternoons playing outside with friends.
2.
Not only has technology changed
the tools of play, but it has also altered the very nature of social
interaction.
3.
It is striking how celebrations
have shifted from handmade crafts to store-bought experiences.
4.
Whereas we would once cherish
simple pleasures, the current generation often seeks instant gratification.
5.
One cannot help but notice that
modern entertainment revolves heavily around screens, often at the expense of
genuine human connection.
