ielts essay 2

across all stages of life

During every period of a person’s life.

activities pursued

Activities that a person chooses to do or take part in.

aim to

To intend or plan to achieve something.

alleviation

The reduction or easing of a problem, pain, or difficulty.

anecdotes

Short, interesting stories about real events or experiences.

aptitude

A natural ability or talent for something.

approach this field, simply out of curiosity

To begin exploring a subject because of interest rather than obligation.

be aware of

To know about or recognize something.

compelling

Very interesting, convincing, or attractive.

complexity

The quality of being complicated or having many parts.

constitute a vital aspect

To form an important part of something.

discovered

Found or learned about something for the first time.

elevate

To improve, raise, or enhance something.

engaged in

Involved or actively participating in something.

engagement

Participation, involvement, or commitment to an activity.

enriches

Improves the quality or value of something.

escape from my professional obligations

A break from work-related responsibilities.

flourish

To grow, develop, or succeed well.

foster the growth

To encourage or help something develop.

heavy volume of tasks

A large amount of work that needs to be completed.

I can speak to this personally

I have direct experience with this situation.

immersed

Deeply involved or absorbed in something.

impede

To slow down or prevent progress.

in addition to their therapeutic benefits

Besides the positive effects on health or well-being.

inherent

Existing as a natural or essential part of something.

initially

At the beginning.

instrumental avenues

Important methods or ways to achieve something.

intense workload

A very demanding amount of work.

latent

Present but hidden or not yet developed.

may not have been aware of

Did not know about something previously.

merely

Only; simply.

mitigating

Making something less severe or harmful.

mitigating the risk of burnout

Reducing the chance of becoming physically or emotionally exhausted from work.

narratives

Stories or accounts of events and experiences.

newfound

Recently discovered or acquired.

nurtured in

Developed or encouraged within a particular environment.

nurturing

Supporting growth, development, or well-being.

overwhelming workload

So much work that it feels difficult to manage.

pastime

An activity done for enjoyment during free time.

personal circumstances

Conditions or situations in someone’s private life.

professional commitments

Responsibilities and obligations related to work.

professional obligations

Duties that must be fulfilled as part of one’s job.

prominent

Important, well-known, or noticeable.

proofreading

Checking written work for errors before publishing or submitting it.

provides a sense of fulfillment

Creates feelings of satisfaction and purpose.

punctuation

Marks used in writing, such as commas, periods, and question marks.

pursuits

Activities, goals, or interests that someone spends time on.

ranging

Varying between different types, amounts, or levels.

reflecting

Thinking carefully about something or showing a particular quality.

respite

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult.

scope

The extent, range, or area covered by something.

serves as my escape

Functions as a way to relax or temporarily forget worries.

stage of life

A particular period in a person’s life.

to combat this, I turned to

To deal with a problem, I started using or doing something.

unlikely

Not expected to happen or be true.

vary

To be different or change.

what began as a pastime has now evolved

Something that started as a hobby has developed into something more significant.