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Full of busy, noisy activity and people.
The bustling market is the best place to experience local life.
IELTS tip: Perfect for Part 2 descriptions of cities or markets.
The way a child is cared for and taught how to behave while growing up.
A strict upbringing can make children disciplined but also anxious.
IELTS tip: Use it in Speaking Part 3 when discussing how parents influence children's character.
Something that has both advantages and disadvantages.
Social media is a double-edged sword: it connects people but can also harm their mental health.
IELTS tip: Perfect for Part 3 answers that need a balanced opinion; follow it with both sides.
To give part of your work or responsibility to someone else, usually someone junior.
Effective managers delegate routine tasks so that they can focus on long-term planning.
IELTS tip: Useful in leadership questions: 'A good leader knows when to delegate rather than micromanage.'
An unfair situation in which some people have more money, rights or opportunities than others.
Rising house prices have widened inequality between homeowners and renters.
IELTS tip: Make it specific: 'income inequality' or 'gender inequality' scores better than the bare noun.
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