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WRITING TASK MIX Ms.Thi’s English Classes LƯU Ý KHI LÀM BÀI DẠNG MIX Bài viết dạng mix chia thành phần sau:  INTRODUCTION: Viết câu mở thường lệ cách paraphrase (viết lại câu hỏi đề từ ngữ bạn) Với câu hỏi dạng mix, dễ viết tầm câu ví dụ: "The first chart illustrates The second chart shows "  OVERVIEW: Viết 1-2 câu mơ tả đặc điểm chính, bật Thường chart , tìm đặc điểm bật để mô tả  BODY 1: Mô tả đặc điểm chart  BODY 2: Mơ tả đặc điểm chart Lưu ý cần mô tả riêng rẽ chart Không cần phải có so sánh hay kết nối chart chart Ms.Thi’s English Classes the amount of CO2 emissions Ms.Thi’s English Classes REPORT PLAN  paraphrase task heading  summary paragraph – key features: [1] bar chart: increasing C02 emissions – cars, vans and trucks [2] linegraph: increase in the number of road vehicles  paragraph 3: bar chart details: compare C02 emissions in 2000 from cars, vans and trucks Contrast with low figure for buses Compare predicted 2020 emissions from cars, vans and trucks Contrast again with low figure for buses  paragraph 4: give number of road vehicles in 2000 and note trend 2000- 2015 Give 2015 figure Give projected figure for 2020 Ms.Thi’s English Classes ANSWER The bar chart compares the amount of CO2 emissions produced by four types of vehicles The line graph shows the number of vehicles Both diagrams refer to England and Wales for the period 2000 to 2020 Overall, the chart indicates a rise in the emission of CO2 from cars, vans and trucks between these years The graph shows that the number of vehicles on the road is expected to continue to increase sharply Ms.Thi’s English Classes In 2000, CO2 emissions from cars was the highest figure at 20 tons The emissions from trucks and vans was similar, at 15 and 13 tons respectively, whereas the emissions from buses totaled just tons By 2020, a rise in car emissions to over 25 tons of CO2 is forecast, with a smaller rise in emissions from trucks and vans It is predicted that trucks will produce about 23 tons and vans will emit 15 tons In contrast, the figure for CO2 emissions from buses will continue to be the lowest amount, remaining stable at tons The number of road vehicles was 20 million in 2000 This increased rapidly to 50 million by 2015 and is expected to increase to 55 million by 2020 199 words Ms.Thi’s English Classes Vocabulary:  emissions: [noun] [khí thải] gases and very small particles sent out into the air Example: In big cities, the emissions from vehicles damage the quality of the air  diagram: [noun] [biểu đồ] any kind of simple drawing, used to explain something Example: In the IELTS exam, we may have to report on any of these diagrams: pie charts, bar charts, line graphs, processes, flow charts of life cycles  sharply: [adverb] [rõ ràng, rõ rệt, đột ngột] suddenly and by a large amount Example: Following the economic crisis in the USA, the value of the American dollar fell sharply over a period of a few days Ms.Thi’s English Classes  respectively: [adverb] [lần lượt] in the same order as the things already mentioned Example: John and Peter are aged 17 and 19 respectively  total: [verb] [đạt được, lên tới] reach a particular total Example: Last year, imports from China totalled $10 billion  emit: [verb] [thải ra] send out something, like gases for example Example: When the volcano exploded, it emitted clouds of gases and smoke into the air Ms.Thi’s English Classes  forecast: [verb] [dự đoán, dự báo] say what you think will happen in the future, based on the information that you have now [grammar note: there are correct past participles: forecast/forecasted] Example: The storm presently causing a lot of damage in Thailand is forecast to arrive in Malaysia tomorrow  stable: [adjective] [vững vàng, ổn định] not moving or changing, remaining constant Example: The chart shows that the emissions of C02 from buses remained stable between 2000 and 2010 Ms.Thi’s English Classes transport and car use in Edmonton The diagrams below give information on transport and car use in Edmonton Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant Ms.Thi’s English Classes People’s reasons for using the car in city Business 45% Commute to work 55% Shopping 15% Leisure activities 15% Taking children to school 40% Ms.Thi’s English Classes TASK PLAN  paraphrase task heading: one sentence for the pie chart and one sentence for the table  summary paragraph – key features [1] pie chart: travel by car is the highest percentage [2] table: people use their cars to commute to work more than for any other reason  compare proportions shown in pie chart  compare reasons why people use their cars Ms.Thi’s English Classes ANSWER The pie chart shows four modes of transport in Edmonton and the percentage use of each by people living in the city The table illustrates the reasons why the residents of Edmonton use their cars Overall, cars are used in preference to other means of transport The principal reason why people use their cars in the city is commuting to work It is clear from the percentages shown in the pie chart, that travel by car is the highest figure, at 45% This is followed by LRT at 35%, while travel by bus or taxi each represent only 10% Ms.Thi’s English Classes The table compares five reasons why people use their cars in Edmonton The reasons given relate mainly to work, with a figure of 55% for commuting and 45% for business However, taking children to school is also high on the list, at 40% Using the car for shopping is recorded at 15% and the same figure is given for leisure activities 160 words Ms.Thi’s English Classes Vocabulary  modes of transport: [noun] [phương tiện giao thông] particular types of transport Example: I like to use my bicycle because it is an environmentally- friendly mode of transport  in preference to: [expression] [hơn gì] rather than someone or something Example: Because he had more experience, he was chosen for the job in preference to his brother  commuting to work: [di chuyển tới nơi làm việc, làm] travelling from home to work regularly by car, bus or train Example: She spends hours every day commuting to work after she changed her job Ms.Thi’s English Classes  represent: [verb] [đại diện cho, tiêu biểu cho] be something = a linking verb, followed by a noun or pronoun Example:The decision represents a change of policy by the government  mainly: [adverb] [chủ yếu] more than anything else Example: His essay was mainly about the importance of zoos, although it also contained a discussion of wild animals Ms.Thi’s English Classes sales of jeans in Turkey The bar chart below shows the estimated sales of jeans for two companies next year in Turkey The pie chart shows the projected market share of the two companies in jeans at the end of next year Write a short report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below Ms.Thi’s English Classes REPORT PLAN  paraphrase task heading, using some different words  summary paragraph – key features [1] sales will increase [2] Mango and Jack & Jones will be the two market leaders  describe trend for Mango sales – January; July/August and December Compare trend for Jack & Jones sales – January/February; June-August and December  describe what pie chart shows Ms.Thi’s English Classes ANSWER The bar chart compares the estimated sales of jeans in thousands of pairs for two companies in Turkey next year The pie chart illustrates the projected total market share The overall sales for both companies are forecast to grow They are expected to be the market leaders for sales of jeans at the end of the coming year Ms.Thi’s English Classes It is anticipated that sales of jeans by Mango will rise from 150,000 pairs in January to approximately 500,000 in August, even overtaking the sales of Jack and Jones in July and August Sales will then peak at around 600,000 pairs in December In contrast, it is estimated that the sales for Jack & Jones will begin the year at around 450,000 pairs, falling to about 250,000, before increasing to around 400,000 in June Until August, sales are forecast to remain steady at this level, after which they are expected to rise steadily to hit a peak of approximately 900,000 pairs in December The pie chart shows that, at the end of next year, the anticipated market share for Mango and Jack & Jones is 20% and 30% respectively (187 words) Ms.Thi’s English Classes Vocabulary  estimated: [verb past participle] [ước chừng] calculated without knowing the number exactly Example: Police estimated that the number of people at the event was 10,000  pairs: [noun] [cái, chiếc] objects of two parts that are joined together [or two things of the same type that are worn or used together, like shoes or socks] Example: In her bag, she was carrying pairs of jeans, a pair of scissors and an extra pair of glasses for reading  projected: [verb past participle] [đặt ra, đặt kế hoạch] calculated the number, cost or size of something in the future based on what is happening now Example: The unemployment rate is projected to fall next year, due to the improvement of the economy Ms.Thi’s English Classes  market leaders: [noun] [đi đầu thị trường] companies that sell the largest quantity of a particular product [such as jeans] Example: Nike and Adidas are the market leaders in the sales of trainers  the coming year: [expression] [năm tới] the next year Example: I will celebrate my 70th birthday in January of the coming year  anticipated: [verb past participle] [được mong chờ] expected Example: In the coming years, it is anticipated that tourism will continue to develop in Vietnam Ms.Thi’s English Classes  overtaking: [verb present participle] [vượt quá] become greater in number, amount or importance than something else Example: Nuclear power is overtaking oil as the main source of energy worldwide  peak: [verb] [đạt đỉnh] reach the highest point Example: It is estimated that inflation will peak at 15% in the coming year  steady: [adverb] [ổn định] not changing and not interrupted Example: When we are sleeping, our breathing remains steady  hit/reach a peak: [expression] [đạt đỉnh] reach the highest point Example: The number of cars in the city centre usually hits a peak at about 8:00 in the morning Ms.Thi’s English Classes ... emissions of C02 from buses remained stable between 2000 and 2 010 Ms.Thi’s English Classes transport and car use in Edmonton The diagrams below give information on transport and car use in Edmonton... The storm presently causing a lot of damage in Thailand is forecast to arrive in Malaysia tomorrow  stable: [adjective] [vững vàng, n định] not moving or changing, remaining constant Example:... work 55% Shopping 15 % Leisure activities 15 % Taking children to school 40% Ms.Thi’s English Classes TASK PLAN  paraphrase task heading: one sentence for the pie chart and one sentence for the table