vocabulary for ielts writing

Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo FANPAGE : LUYỆN NGHE TIẾNG ANH BOOST YOUR VOCABULARY FOR IELTS WRITING_ Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Content Education Crime Diet, fitness and health Work Information technology Environment Science The Arts Source: http://www.ieltsbuddy.com/ Combined and collected by Ad heo =)))) Admin : Heo Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo Education Vocabulary Graduate (v) To complete a first university degree successfully I graduated from the University of Salford in 2009 My graduation ceremony was in 2009 Curriculum (n) The group of subjects studied in a school, college, etc Schools must ensure they have an excellent curriculum Qualification (n) An official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills, etc Good qualifications are really important if you want to get a well-paid job I am qualified to teach English Coursework (n) Regular work done by students as part of a course, but assessed independently of formal exams The coursework on my degree was really difficult Co-educational (adj) When male and female students are taught together in the same school or college rather than separately Co-educational schools prepare students for their future better than single-sex schools Cheat (v) To behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want He did really well in his exams but he cheated He copied from a friend Cheating on exams is not recommended Literacy (n) The ability to read and write Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo Literacy rates have declined considerably in Western countries over the last decade However, most children are literate Illiterate (adj) Unable to read and write Many children in the poorest countries are illiterate Primary (elementary) Education First years of formal education from around age to 11 A good primary education is crucial for a child's development 10 Secondary Education Education during the time as a teenager I loved it at my secondary school as I had so many friends 11 Higher (tertiary) Education Non-compulsory education after finishing school, such as university, as well as vocational education and training at colleges 60% of children now go into higher education after they finish school 12 Concentrate To direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject or problem It is difficult to concentrate on my work if there is a lot of noise I keep losing concentration due to the noise Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo Crime Vocabulary Legislation A law or set of laws suggested by a government and made official by a parliament There needs to be changes to crime-relatedlegislation Deter To make someone less enthusiastic about doing something by threatening bad results if they it Tougher prison sentences may be a deterrent toother would-be offenders Offender Someone who is guilty of a crime Prison should not be used for first-time offenders Punish To cause someone who has done something wrong or committed a crime to suffer, by hurting them, forcing them to pay money, sending them to prison, etc Those responsible for serious crimes must bepunished Prevention When you stop something from happening or stop someone from doing something The government should focus on the prevention of crime rather than introducing harsher prison sentences Commit To something illegal or something that is considered wrong People who commit serious crimes should be given lengthy (long) prison sentences Criminal A person who commits a crime Criminals who commit violent crimes should not be given probation Probation Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo A period of time when a criminal must behave well and not commit any more crimes in order to avoid being sent to prison Probation is a good way to reduce prison overcrowding, but it must only be used for those who have committed minor crimes Rehabilitate To return someone or something to a good or healthy condition, state or way of living It is important to rehabilitate criminals while they are in prison otherwise they may reoffend (commit a crime again) when they are released from prison 10 Guilt Having done something wrong or committed a crime If jurors (the members of a jury) find a defendantguilty, then that person must be punished 11 Jury A group of people chosen to decide in a court of law if someone is guilty of a crime or not To ensure fairness in a criminal trial, there must be a jury 12 Convict To decide officially in a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime He has been convicted of arson (starting a fire intentionally to damage something) two times now 13 Fine Being made to pay money for breaking the law Motorists should be given a fine if they are caught speeding 14 Imprisonment Being put in prison Murderers are usually given life imprisonment 15 Community Service Work that people to help other people without payment, and which young criminals whose crime was not serious enough for them to be put in prison are sometimes ordered to Community service is a good alternative to prison for minor offences Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo 16 Justice Fairness in the way people are dealt with Those who commit assaults must be imprisoned because the victims want justice 17 Victim Someone who has suffered because of the actions of someone else The victims of crime often need help and support to recover from their bad experience Essay Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime Discuss both views and give your opinion IELTS Essays - Model Answer Crime is a serious and growing problem in most societies Although many people believe that the best way to tackle this is to place people in prison for longer periods, others are of the opinion that other measures will be more effective There are benefits of giving offenders longer prison sentences Firstly, spending a long time in prison provides an opportunity for the prison services to rehabilitate a prisoner For example, someone who has committed a serious offence such as assault will need a long time in prison in order to be sure they can be re-educated not to re-offend In addition to this, longer prison sentences will act as a deterrent for someone who is thinking of committing a crime However, some people argue that leaving people in prison for a long time means that they will mix with other criminals and so their character will not improve One alternative is community service This gives an offender the opportunity to give something positive back to society, and so it may improve their character Also, the government could focus its resources on the causes of crime, which would lead to less crime in the future In my opinion, it is important to look at alternative methods Many countries have lengthy prison sentences, but crime has continued to increase throughout the world, so it is clear that this is not completely effective That said, long prison sentences should remain for those who commit serious crimes such as assault or murder, as justice for the victim and their family should take priority To conclude, there are good arguments for and against long sentences, so governments must continue to research the various methods of crime reduction to ensure effective policies are in place (290 words) Comments Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo The writer of this essay has produced a well balanced and coherent piece of writing They clearly answer the question The first body paragraph is dedicated to discussing the merits of long sentences, and the second body looks at alternative methods Finally, the writer provides their own opinion on the issue Very important for IELTS essays, each paragraph has a clear central topic which is expanded upon in the supporting sentences Regarding grammar, the writer has successfully demonstrated their ability to use a mix of sentence structures, including a variety of complex sentences (although someone who in order to means that which would ) Ideas are coherently presented by using transition words (Firstly, For example, In addition to this, However, In my opinion, To conclude, ) It is important in IELTS essays to have good topic related vocabulary in order to achieve a higher score, and this is evident in this piece of work (re-offend rehabilitate re-educated deterrent committing a crime ) Also of importance with regards to vocabulary is to vary your word choices and not to repeat the same word This can be done by using synonyms, as the writer has done with the word alternative 'ways', using variations of this (methods measures ) Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo Fitness, Diet and Health Vocabulary Overweight Fat 70% of the population is now overweight according to official figures Obesity Extrememly fat or overweight Obesity is now a real problem for teenagers Teenagers who are obese are often bullied at school Eating Disorder A mental illness in which people eat far too little or far too much food and are unhappy with their bodies Bulimia and anorexia are types of eating disorder Both are becoming more common Nutrients Any substance which plants or animals need in order to live and grow A healthy diet should consist of all the essentialnutrients This meal is very nutritious Diet The food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group.OR When someone eats less food, or only particular types of food, because they want to become thinner or for medical reasons It is important to have a healthy diet People must eat plenty of fruit and vegetables I've been on a diet now for four weeks, and I've lost about one kilo Overeating Eating more than your body needs There is evidence that overeating is one of the main causes of obesity Ingredients A food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo The ingredients of the dish include nuts, raisins, and parsley Allergy A condition that makes a person become ill or develop skin or breathing problems because they have eaten certain foods or been near certain substances Allergies are becoming more common, and this could be connected to diet If I eat nuts, I have an allergic reaction I cannot breath properly Additive A substance which is added to food in order to improve its taste or appearance or to preserve it This food is full of additives so I'm not going to eat it 10 Prevent To stop something from happening Lots of exercise will prevent a heart attack The prevention of health problems should be encouraged by the government For example, they could ban the advertising of fast food to children 11 Variety Often changing and being different When preparing meals, you need to think aboutvariety and taste as well as nutritional value 12 Appetite When you want to eat food All that exercise has given me an appetite 13 Fibre A substance in foods such as fruit, vegetables and brown bread, which travels through the body as waste and helps the contents of the bowels to pass through the body easily A diet that is high in fibre is important in order to maintain a healthy body 14 Regular Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo benefits to the world, it can be argued that these developments in IT will result in more negative impacts than positive To begin, email has made communication, especially abroad, much simpler and faster, resulting in numerous benefits for commerce and business Furthermore, the World Wide Web means that information on every conceivable subject is now available to us For example, people can access news, medical advice, online education courses and much more via the internet It is evident that these improvements have made life far easier and more convenient for large numbers of people and will continue to so for decades to come Nevertheless, the effects of this new technology have not all been beneficial For example, many people feel that the widespread use of email is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation This could result in a decline in people's basic ability to socialize and interact with each other on a day-to-day basis In addition, the large size of the Web has meant that it is nearly impossible to regulate and control This has led to many concerns regarding children accessing unsuitable websites and viruses Unfortunately, this kind of problem might even get worse in the future at least until more regulated systems are set up In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet I believe developments relating to new technology are likely to produce many negative effects in the future that must be addressed if we are to avoid damaging impacts to individuals and society (287 words) Comments The IELTS essay introduction talks in general about the increasing use of IT, thus introducing the topic well The thesis then clearly sets out the writers opinion The following paragraph mentions the present benefits of these developments, but the opening sentence in the third paragraph is a qualifying statement (Nevertheless, not all the effects ), so the writer can now focus on the negative elements The fourth paragraph provides two other negative examples (lack of regulation, viruses) Both paragraphs suggest that these problems will continue in the future The essay concludes with a clear opinion that agrees with the statement Overall, it is a well-balanced text that mentions the present situation ( this has made life ) but importantly, also refers to the future of IT ( likely to increase ,might get worse ) Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo Environment Vocabulary The environment The air, water and land in or on which people, animals and plants live More must be done to protect the environmentfrom pollution Environmental problems are becoming very severe in many countries Climate The weather conditions generally present in an area or over a long period The mediteranean region tends to have a mildclimate over the winter Climage Change The change in global climate patterns which appeared from the mid to late 20th century onwards, caused mainly by the increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere The climate around the world has been changingrapidly over the last decade Climate Change is one of the most serious problems that the world is facing today Carbon Dioxide (CO2) The gas formed when carbon is burned, or when people or animals breathe out The burning of fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which leads to global warming Trees absorb carbon dioxide Fossil Fuel A natural fuel such as coal, gas, or oil formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms Some people not believe that human's reliance on fossil fuels is to blame for global warming Global warming A gradual rise in the world's temperatures caused by polluting gases such as carbon dioxide which are collecting in the air around the Earth and preventing heat escaping into space Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo Deforestation is contributing to global warmingbecause trees absorb carbon dioxide Deforestation Cutting down and clearing areas of forest Deforestation is destroying animal habitats Habitat The natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives With so many areas of woodland being cut down, a lot of wildlife is losing its natural habitat Ecosystem All the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment The world has a delicately balanced ecosystem, and pollution can damange this The marine (= related to the sea) ecosystem was baldy damaged by the oil spill 10 Biodiversity The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable The rich and diverse biodiversity of our planet must be protected 11 Contamination To make something less pure by exposing it to poisonous or polluting substances The water has been contaminated by the release of toxic chemicals into the river The water supply is being tested forcontamination 12 Toxic/Toxin Poisonous / A poisonous substance The dumping (= disposing of something in a careless way) of toxic waste has contaminated the area Leaded fuel from cars releases toxins into the air which can affect the brain 13 Waste A material or substance which is eliminated or discarded as no longer useful or required after the completion of a process Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo The Green Party opposes any kind of nuclearwaste being dumped at sea 14 Emission The production and discharge of something Emissions from car exhausts cause pollution around cities Carbon dioxide emissions must be reduced 15 Erosion To gradually reduce or destroy Over-farming causes soil erosion 16 Drought A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water The severe drought this year has led to the loss of many lives 17 Pollution Damage caused to water, air, land etc by harmful substances or waste Environmental pollution must be a top priority of governments The air around the factory is very polluted 18 Sustainable Causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time Countries need to promote sustainabledevelopment in order to protect the environment from further damage Essay Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today What are the causes of global warming and what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue? Probably the most worrying threat to our planet at the present time is global warming This essay will examine the reasons why global warming is occurring and discuss some possible solutions The predominant factors resulting in the warming of the earth are the emissions of CO2 and deforestation CO2, which damages the ozone layer, comes from several sources, but the most Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo problematic are those coming from the burning of fossil fuels from power plants This releases thousands of tones of CO2 into the atmosphere every year Another cause of these emissions is the burning of gasoline for transportation, which continues to increase because of our demand for cars and also our increasing worldwide consumption, resulting in an increasing need to transport goods Also, forests store large amounts of carbon, so deforestation is causing larger amounts of CO2 to remain in the atmosphere Nevertheless, there are potential ways to solve these problems, or at least reduce the effects Firstly, governments need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and promote alternatives Plant-derived plastics, biodiesel, wind power and solar power are all things that are a step in the right direction, but governments need to enforce the limits on CO2 emissions for the polluting industries in their countries for these to be effective Also, individuals can play a part by making lifestyle changes People should try to buy cars with the best fuel economy, and only use their car when really necessary They can also switch to energy companies that use renewable energy rather than fossil fuels Finally, small things like buying energy efficient light bulbs, turning off electricity in the house, and planting trees in the garden can help To conclude, although global warming is a serious issue, there are steps that governments and individuals can take to reduce its effects If we are to save our planet, it is important that this is treated as a priority for all concerned (320 Words) Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo Science Vocabulary Placebo A drug which has no physical effects, used in pharmaceutical tests to compare the physical effects of taking a real drug from its psychological effects She was given a placebo, not the real drug, but she said she felt much better Placebo effect The placebo effect is when someone's condition improves because they think they are taking medicine She was given a placebo, not the real drug, but she said she felt much better- that's the placebo effect A side effect An extra, usually bad, occurrence caused by taking a drug Drugs should not be tested on animals because there are many possible side effects Much of today's modern medicine has side effects I prefer alternative therapies Proof To show a particular result after a period of time The amount of evidence that scientists now haveproves that climate change is being caused by humans We now have proof that climate change is caused by human activity Experiment A test done in order to learn something or to find out whether something works or is true Experimenting on animals is necessary in order to discover if new drugs are dangerous or not Scientists are conducting experiments to test the effectiveness of the new drug Gene A part of the DNA in a cell which contains information in a special pattern received by each animal or plant from its parents, and which controls its physical development, behaviour, etc Genes are an important factor in personaility development Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo The doctors think his illness was genetic It came from his mother because she had the same illness when she was young Genetic engineering / modification Changing the structure of the genes of a living thing in order to make it healthier or stronger or more useful to humans There is evidence that genetically modified food is harmful to humans Some plants have been genetically engineered to be resistant to herbicides Genetically modified organisms ( GMOs) Plants, animals or micro organisms that have changed through genetic engineering Most commercialised GMO crop plants are insect resistant and/or herbicide tolerant Clone A plant or animal which has the same genes as the original from which it was produced The first animal to be cloned was Dolly the sheep I believe that cloning humans is unethical 10 Geoengineering The deliberate large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system, in order to try and control global warming Some scientists believe geoengineering is the only way to reduce the warming of the climate Controlling the weather by geoengineering is a possible solution to climate change, but it is controversial 11 Cyber A prefix for things related to computers, especially the internet Cyberbulling via social media such as Facebook has become a major problem A cybercafe is a place where you can buy drinks and use computers at the same time 12 High-tech/ hi-tech Using the most advanced and developed machines and methods Japan is a very high-tech country Everyone has all the latest electronic gadgets Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo 13 Theory A formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas which are suggested to explain a fact or event or, more generally, an opinion or explanation There are two opposing theories on the causes of climate change - one says it is caused by humans, the other believe it is a natural cycle Essay As people live longer and longer, the idea of cloning human beings in order to provide spare parts is becoming a reality The idea horrifies most people, yet it is no longer mere science fiction To what extent you agree with such a procedure? Have you any reservations? Model Answer for Human Cloning Essay The cloning of animals has been occurring for a number of years now, and this has now opened up the possibility of cloning humans too Although there are clear benefits to humankind of cloning to provide spare body parts, I believe it raises a number of worrying ethical issues Due to breakthroughs in medical science and improved diets, people are living much longer than in the past This, though, has brought with it problems As people age, their organs can fail so they need replacing If humans were cloned, their organs could then be used to replace those of sick people It is currently the case that there are often not enough organ donors around to fulfil this need, so cloning humans would overcome the issue as there would then be a ready supply However, for good reasons, many people view this as a worrying development Firstly, there are religious arguments against it It would involve creating another human and then eventually killing it in order to use its organs, which it could be argued is murder This is obviously a sin according to religious texts Also, dilemmas would arise over what rights these people have, as surely they would be humans just like the rest of us Furthermore, if we have the ability to clone humans, it has to be questioned where this cloning will end Is it then acceptable for people to start cloning relatives or family members who have died? To conclude, I not agree with this procedure due to the ethical issues and dilemmas it would create Cloning animals has been a positive development, but this is where it should end (276 words) _ Comments The essay is well-organized, with a clear introducion which introduces the topic: Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo The cloning of animals has been occurring for a number of years now, and this has now opened up the possibility of cloning humans too And it has a thesis statement that makes it clear exactly how the human cloning essay will be structured and what the candidate's opinion is: Although there are clear benefits to humankind of cloning to provide spare body parts, I believe it raises a number of worrying ethical issues The first body paragraph discusses the advantages of cloning humans, and then the second body paragraph looks at the problems associated with this The change of direction to look at the other side is clearly marked with a transition word ("however") and a topic sentence: However, for good reasons, many people view this as a worrying development Other transition words are used effectively to guide the reader through the ideas in the human cloning essay: Firstly, Also, Furthermore, The candidate demonstrates that they can use a mix of complex structures For example: Due to breakthroughs in medical science and improved diets, people are living much longer than in the past It would involve creating another human and then eventually killing it in order to use its organs, which it could be argued is murder .if we have the ability to clone humans, it has to be questioned where this cloning will end Governments should be responsible for funding and controlling scientific research rather than private organizations To what extent you agree or disagree? Undertaking scientific research is imperative if countries want to progress and compete in a globalized world However, the funding and controlling of this research remains a contentious issue In my opinion, the government should have the predominant responsibility for this One of the first issues is the knowledge that we gain from research If governments are responsible then they are driven by the need to make advances in knowledge in order to improve people’s lives This is because they are accountable to the public and the research is paid for by taxes On the other hand, private organizations are driven by profit This may mean that some research that could be valuable to society may not begin because there is no monetary gain Another disadvantage related to this is the research process When the funding for research comes from the same organization that can be expected to gain from a favorable outcome, there is a strong potential for biased results Taking drugs companies as an example, governments usually require rigorous trials for new drugs that can take many years The companies have large amounts of money invested in such research and the need for positive results is paramount It is difficult for a scientist to remain impartial in these circumstances However, if this is controlled and funded by governments, their accountability means that such conflicts of interest are less likely to occur Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo On balance, I would argue that although it is not realistic to remove all opportunities for privately funded research, governments should have the main responsibility for the monitoring and controlling of this Strong checks and balances need to be in place to ensure future research is ethical and productive (281 Words) _ Comments The essay is well organized The opinion is clearly presented in the introduction and this opinion is then supported in the body paragraphs and summarized again in the conclusion There are topic sentences which state clearly what each paragraph is about: One of the first issues is the knowledge that we gain from research Another disadvantage related to this is the research process The body paragraphs then go on to develop each idea giving reasons and examples There is no repetition of ideas There is some good use of high level vocabulary, phrases and collocations such as "imperative", "contentious", "accountable", "monetary gain", "favourable outcome", "rigorous","paramount", and "remain impartial" There is also a good mix of complex sentences with examples of adverbial clauses, relative clauses and noun clauses _ Essay Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous To what extent you agree with this statement? Alternative medicine is not new It is accepted that it pre-dates conventional medicine and it is still used by many people all over the world I am unconvinced that it is dangerous, and feel that both alternative and conventional medicine can be useful There are several reasons why the conventional medical community is often dismissive of alternatives Firstly, there has been little scientific research into such medicine, so there is a scarcity of evidence to support the claims of their supporters Furthermore, people often try such treatment because of recommendations from friends, and therefore come to the therapist with a very positive attitude, which may be part of the reason for the cure Moreover, these therapies are usually only useful for long-term, chronic conditions Acute medical problems, such as accidental injury, often require more conventional methods Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo On the other hand, there remain strong arguments for the use of alternatives Despite the lack of scientific proof, there is a lot of anecdotal evidence to suggest that these therapies work In addition, far from being dangerous, they often have few or no side effects, so the worst outcome would be no change One of the strongest arguments for the effectiveness of alternative therapies in the West is that, whilst conventional medicine is available without charge, many people are prepared to pay considerable sums for alternatives If they were totally unhelpful, it would be surprising if this continued I strongly believe that conventional medicine and alternative therapies can and should coexist They have different strengths, and can both be used effectively to target particular medical problems The best situation would be for alternative therapies to be used to support and complement conventional medicine (280 words) Comments The writer in this IELTS sample essay introduces the topic in the introductory paragraph (Alternative medicine ) and puts forward a clear view on the issue (I am unconvinced and feel ) The essay has a well-balanced argument looking at both sides of the issue The first body paragraph expresses some doubt about alternative therapies ( little scientific research only useful for long term ), but in the second body paragraph the writer takes a different view (On the other hand ) and examines the benefits( few side effects) The writer's concluding paragraph offers a strong opinion (I strongly believe ) and sums up the fact that both types of treatment are valid today There is also a good range of grammatical structures (If they were totally unhelpful, it would be ), and connectors (despite the fact, in addition, finally Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo The Arts Vocabulary The Arts Art forms created by humans, divided into visual, literary, and performing The govenment should not waste money on the arts This should be spent on public services instead Culture The systems of knowledge, experience, beliefs, values, attitudes, meanings, hierarchies, religion that are shared by a relatively large group of people The culture of a country is reflected in its art Cultural differences can cause problems if you business in another country Creative Relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work He is an incredibly creative person - he's written many books and plays and he can paint as well Classical Music that is considered to be part of a long especially formal tradition and to be of lasting value I prefer classical music such as Mozart and Bach to modern day pop music Musical A play or film in which part of the story is sung to music (noun) OR A skill in or great liking for music (adjective) "The Phantom of the Opera" is one of the bestmusicals that I have ever seen Everyone in the family can play an instrument - they are very musical Opera An art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and music, usually in a theatre Opera is not very popular amongst young people these days Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo Theatre A building, room, or outside structure with rows of seats, each row usually higher than the one in front, from which people can watch a performance or other activity My hometown does not have any theatres There are many in the capital though Performance A show or action involving the entertaining of other people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music His performance as MacBeth was amazing There will be a performace of a famous play at the Lyceum Theatre tonight Festival An organized set of special events, such as musical, art or film performances The Cannes Film festival has some great movies this year The local council organizes a music festival in my town every year 10 Exhibition An event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the public There will be an exhibition at the weekend to show all of his latest paintings His paintings were exhibited at the local art gallary over the weekend 11 Sculpture The art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood The museum has many life-sized sculptures of past Kings and Queens of England 12 Abstract A type of painting, drawing, or sculpture that uses shapes, lines, and colour in a way that does not try to represent the appearance of people or things Jackson Pollock is one of the most famous abtractartists He famous for dripping and splattering paint onto his canvas Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo 13 Display A collection of objects or pictures arranged for people to look at, or a performance or show for people to watch (= being shown) Jackson Pollock's most famous paintings are ondisplay at the Tate Modern Art Gallery in London for 10 days 14 Inspired To be filled with the urge or ability to or feel something, especially to something creative Shakespears plays have inspired many young people to take up writing and acting His method of acting really inspires me 15 Artefact An object that is made by a person, such as a tool or a decoration, especially one that is of historical interest The museam in town has many artefacts that were found in the local area Most are tools from the Stone Age 16 Choreograph Compose the sequence of steps and moves for a ballet or other performance of dance Their dance routines had been carefullychoreographed so there would be no mistakes essay Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money Governments must invest this money in public services instead To what extent you agree with this statement? These days, the government spends a large part of its budget not only on public services, but also the arts Although I agree that it is important to spend money on public services, I not think spending on the arts is a waste of money There are several reasons for spending a significant amount of the government budget on public services First and foremost, public services are the things such as hospitals, roads and schools, and these things determine the quality of life that most of us will have For example, if the government does not spend enough money on hospitals, the health of our society may decline Similarly, if not enough money is spent on schools, our children may not be properly educated Also, it will be the Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo poor in our society that will be affected more if we not spend enough on these things because they are the ones more dependent on such services However, this does not mean that the arts should be completely neglected To begin, it is difficult for many arts institutions to generate much profit, so without some help from the government, many theaters and other such places may have to close Moreover, the arts also have an important impact on our quality of life Many people get great pleasure in going to see music and theatre performances so it is important that the government assists such institutions so that they can continue to provide entertainment to the public To sum up, there are clear benefits of ensuring a large amount of investment goes into public services as this influences the quality of life for nearly all of us That said, I not believe spending money on the arts is a waste of money as this too provides important benefits (299 words) Comments The essay gives a clear thesis at the beginning This makes it clear that the writer partly agrees with the statement i.e it is not a waste of money, but it is if too much is spent on it It is also a well-organized essay The first paragraph sets out why the writer thinks a significant portion of money should go on public services This is supported with reasons and examples The second paragraph in this sample IELTS writing then sets out clearly why some money should also go on the arts The conclusion then restates the authors opinion [...]... looking for employment I was employed in the company for several years 4 Unemployment Not working Levels of unemployment in the economy have been rapidly increasing He has been unemployed for 6 months now 5 Commute To make the same journey regularly between work and home It is taking longer for people to commute to work because of traffic problems Commuting to work everyday by bus is tiring 6 Occupation Formal... numerous benefits for commerce and business Furthermore, the World Wide Web means that information on every conceivable subject is now available to us For example, people can access news, medical advice, online education courses and much more via the internet It is evident that these improvements have made life far easier and more convenient for large numbers of people and will continue to do so for decades... or pictures arranged for people to look at, or a performance or show for people to watch (= being shown) Jackson Pollock's most famous paintings are ondisplay at the Tate Modern Art Gallery in London for 10 days 14 Inspired To be filled with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative Shakespears plays have inspired many young people to take up writing and acting... consequences for people’s future health and society as a whole (328 Words) Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo Work Vocabulary 1 Employee Someone who is paid to work for someone else The company has several hundred employees 2 Employer A person or organization that employs people Employers monitor their employees very carefully these days 3 Employment When someone is paid to work for. .. and therefore come to the therapist with a very positive attitude, which may be part of the reason for the cure Moreover, these therapies are usually only useful for long-term, chronic conditions Acute medical problems, such as accidental injury, often require more conventional methods Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo On the other hand, there remain strong arguments for the... theatres There are many in the capital though 8 Performance A show or action involving the entertaining of other people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music His performance as MacBeth was amazing There will be a performace of a famous play at the Lyceum Theatre tonight 9 Festival An organized set of special events, such as musical, art or film performances The Cannes Film festival has some great... the latest information Teenagers think it is important to have the mostup-to-date technology 11 User-friendly If something, especially something related to a computer, is user-friendly, it is simple for people to use Modern mobile phones such as the i-phone are very user-friendly Essay In the last 20 years there have been significant developments in the field of information technology (IT), for example... world today there is a profitable market for products which lighten or whiten people’s skin Outline the reasons for using such products and discuss what effects they have in terms of health and society Cause and Effect Essay - Model Answer In many countries, particularly places like Asia, skin whitening products are incredibly popular and provide huge profits for the companies involved in their sale... have decreased 9 Salary / Wages Money paid each month to an employee for their work Public sector salaries are not keeping up with inflation He receives a good wage because he works for a prestigious company 10 Public Sector Businesses and industries that are owned or controlled by the government You get a good pension if you work for the public sector, but the salary is not always so good 11 Private... numbers of people and will continue to do so for decades to come Nevertheless, the effects of this new technology have not all been beneficial For example, many people feel that the widespread use of email is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation This could result in a decline in people's basic ability to socialize and interact with ... www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo Deforestation is contributing to global warmingbecause trees absorb carbon dioxide Deforestation Cutting down and clearing areas of forest Deforestation is destroying... transition words (Firstly, For example, In addition to this, However, In my opinion, To conclude, ) It is important in IELTS essays to have good topic related vocabulary in order to achieve... consequences for people’s future health and society as a whole (328 Words) Fanpage: : www.facebook.com/LUYENNGHETIENGANHPRO Admin : Heo Work Vocabulary Employee Someone who is paid to work for someone