Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Society and Social Events

Here, you will learn some English words related to Society and Social Events that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5)
society [noun]

people in general, considered as an extensive and organized group sharing the same laws

Ex: Sociologists study how norms and values shape behavior within a given society .

a group of people who live in the same area

Ex: Our community holds regular meetings to discuss neighborhood issues .

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

Ex: Migration patterns have changed the ethnic composition of population groups over decades .

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

Ex: Many aspects of Greek civilization influence contemporary philosophy and art .
norm [noun]

a standard or expectation that guides behavior within a group or society

Ex: It has become the norm to work from home in many industries .
behavior [noun]

the way that someone acts, particularly in the presence of others

Ex: I was disappointed by his behavior at the family dinner .
relation [noun]

(usually plural) the mutual interactions or connections established between individuals or groups

group [noun]

a number of things or people that have some sort of connection or are at a place together

Ex:

the quality of being up-to-date or related to recent times, especially in culture, technology, or ideas

Ex: She embraces modernity , always keeping up with the latest fashion trends and technological advancements .
identity [noun]

the unique personality that persists within an individual

Ex: The thief used a stolen identity to access the bank account .

behavior and actions that most members of a society expect and consider appropriate

Ex: Professional conventions outline acceptable conduct in workplaces , from dress codes to communication styles .
gender [noun]

the fact or condition of being male, female or non-binary that people identify themselves with based on social and cultural roles

Ex: The school curriculum has been updated to be more inclusive of gender diversity .
race [noun]

each of the main groups into which humans can be divided based on their physical attributes such as the color of their skin

Ex: Despite advances in understanding human genetics , race continues to play a significant role in society , influencing everything from social interactions to access to resources .

the process or activity of exchanging information or expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas by speaking, writing, etc.

Ex: Learning a new language can enhance your communication with people from different cultures .
majority [noun]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

Ex: The majority of the class agreed on extending the deadline for the assignment .
minority [noun]

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

Ex: The report highlighted the struggles of the minority in accessing resources .
class [noun]

a group of people having the same economic or social status in a particular society

a meeting, especially one with a particular purpose

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

Ex: The wedding celebration lasted well into the night , with guests dancing under the twinkling lights .
party [noun]

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

Ex: She 's planning a surprise party for her mom 's 60th birthday .

a formal party held to celebrate an event or welcome someone

Ex: The reception included live music and a DJ , providing entertainment and dancing opportunities for all the attendees .
parade [noun]

a public event where people or vehicles orderly move forward, particularly to celebrate a holiday or special day

Ex: Thousands gathered to watch the festive parade on Main Street .
carnival [noun]

a festival happening annually that involves dancing, music and colorful clothes

Ex: The carnival brought the entire city together in joy .
ceremony [noun]

a formal public or religious occasion where a set of traditional actions are performed

Ex: The ceremony to commemorate the national holiday was held in the town square .
picnic [noun]

‌an occasion when we pack food and take it to eat outdoors, typically in the countryside

Ex: The park is a perfect place for a picnic .
festival [noun]

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

Ex: The dance festival featured performances from around the world .
religion [noun]

the belief in a higher power such as a god and the activities it involves or requires

Ex: His religion requires daily prayer and meditation .
history [noun]

the study of past events, especially as a subject in school or university

Ex: She wants to pursue a degree in history and become a historian .
Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5)
Size and Scale Dimensions Weight and Steadiness Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount High Intensity Low Intensity Space and Area
Shapes Speed Significance Influence and Strength
Uniqueness Complexity Value Quality
Challenges Wealth and Success Poverty and Failure Appearance
Age Body Shape Wellness Textures
Intelligence Positive Human Traits Negative Human Traits Moral Traits
Emotional Responses Emotional States Social Behaviours Tastes and Smells
Sounds Temperature Probability Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures Postures and Positions Opinions Thoughts and Decisions
Knowledge and Information Encouragement and Discouragement Request and Suggestion Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval Attempt and Prevention Touching and Holding Physical Actions and Reactions
Movements Commanding and Giving Permissions Engaging in Verbal Communication Understanding and Learning
Perceiving The Senses Resting and Relaxing Eating and Drinking Changing and Forming
Creating and Producing Organising and Collecting Preparing Food Hobbies and Routines
Shopping Finance and Currency Office Life Specialised Careers
Manual Labour Careers Service and Support Careers Creative and Artistic Careers House
Human Body Health Sports Sports Competitions
Transportation Society and Social Events City Parts Friendship and Enmity
Romantic Relationships Positive Emotions Negative Emotions Family
Animals Weather Food and Drinks Travel and Tourism
Pollution Migration Disasters Materials
Adverbs of Manner Adverbs of Comment Adverbs of Certainty Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time Adverbs of Place Adverbs of Degree Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention Conjunctive Adverbs