CÁC ĐỀ THI IELTS WRITING NỔI BẬT THÁNG 6_7_8_9

REVIEW CÁC ĐỀ THI IELTS WRITING NỔI BẬT THÁNG 6,7,8,9 NĂM 2020 BY NGOCBACH Đề thi ngày 13/06/2020 Task 1: The chart and table give information about what nursing graduates did in the UK in 2009 8% 4% 1% working in health sector 10% further studying working and studying unemployed other 77% Table: Destinations of nursing graduates working in the health sector Hospital nurses 70% Midwives 12% Mental health nurses 10% Health administration 2% Others 6% Report Plan: + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) • Paraphrase paragraph: the chart and table>the diagrams; give information about>illustrate; what nursing graduates did>the career paths chosen by • Overview/summary paragraph: (1) the pie chart: largest % of nurses worked in the health sector (2) the table: most of the nurses in the health sector worked in hospitals • Paragraph 3: report and compare information in the pie chart • Paragraph 4: report and compare information in the table Report: The diagrams illustrate the career paths followed by UK nursing graduates in 2009 Overall, the pie chart indicates that by far the largest percentage of nursing graduates chose to work in the health sector The table shows that the majority of these worked as hospital nurses Just over three-quarters of all nurses who graduated found a job in the health sector However, a minority made different choices While 8% went on to further studying, 4% decided to combine working and studying Other destinations outside the health sector were chosen by 10% of nursing graduates, and only 1% were unemployed The table provides details about the nursing graduates who entered the health sector in 2009 While 70% worked in hospitals, the figures show that a significant percentage worked either as midwives or mental health nurses, at 12% and 10% respectively In contrast, just 2% chose health administration Finally, 6% were employed in other parts of the health sector 158 words Task 2: Cyclists and car drivers sharing the same roads causes some problems What are the problems and what can be done to reduce them? Essay Plan: • Introduction: refer to the task question and state that some measures can be taken to reduce the dangers • Paragraph 2: one major problem – the risk of accidents and injuries (especially to cyclists) Cyclists sometimes disobey the rules of the road Car drivers (for example, when overtaking or turning) are often not aware of cyclists, putting cyclists at risk + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Paragraph 3: two types of government policies can reduce the risks (1) investing in transport infrastructure – special cycle lanes and providing better public transport (2) imposing restrictions on car drivers – speed limits, traffic calming and congestion charges (London) • Conclusion: there are some steps which can be taken to reduce the risks • Essay: It is true that when motorists and cyclists share the same roads, accidents involving these road users are common While this is a serious issue, there are measures which can be implemented to reduce the dangers The major problem is the likelihood of accidents on roads which are used by both cyclists and car drivers Such accidents frequently result in grave injuries, particularly to cyclists who are particularly vulnerable, even when wearing a helmet for head protection While cyclists are sometimes responsible for causing accidents when they not abide by the rules of the road, motorists often fail to be aware of other road users For example, car drivers may not leave enough room when they overtake cyclists, or they may turn left or right without realising that this could put a cyclist at risk Since cars frequently travel at high speeds, cyclists have little chance to react in such situations In order to reduce the number of road accidents and save lives, national and local authorities across the world have adopted two general types of policies Firstly, many governments have prioritised expenditure on road safety They have invested in transport infrastructure by measures such as upgrading and expanding public transport provision and constructing dedicated cycle lanes on busy roads Secondly, authorities have introduced restrictions on car drivers London, for instance, has imposed a congestion charge to discourage motorists from entering the centre Traffic calming in cities and installing speed cameras also make the roads safer for cyclists In conclusion, although there are real dangers when car drivers and cyclists use the same roads, steps can be taken to reduce these risks 273 words Vocabulary from government:  to abide by Meaning; (formal) to accept and act according to a law, an agreement, etc + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Example: Motorists who not abide by the rules of the road should be severely punished  national and local authorities Meaning: government organisations acting at a national level or within a smaller, local area Example: Tackling crime is a responsibility of both national and local authorities  to adopt policies Meaning: to start to use particular policies Example: In order to deal with traffic congestion, the government must adopt policies to restrict the use of private cars  to prioritise expenditure on Meaning: to put the need to spend money on certain things first Example: I believe that it is important to prioritize expenditure on medical research in order to save lives  to introduce restrictions on Meaning: to limit what people can or what can happen Example: The government must introduce restrictions on smoking in public places Vocabulary from transport:  to invest in transport infrastructure Meaning: to spend money on improving roads, railway lines, train and bus stations Example: Governments must invest in transport infrastructure to make journeys by road and rail safer  to upgrade and expand public transport provision Meaning: to improve bus and train services and to make these services more available Example: One way to reduce traffic on the roads is to upgrade and expand public transport provision  dedicated bus lanes/cycle lanes Meaning: a section of a road, indicated by white lanes that only buses or cycles are allowed to use + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Example: City authorities should create dedicated bus lanes and cycle lanes to encourage people to take public transport or to cycle in cities  congestion charge Meaning: an amount of money that people have to pay for driving their cars into the centre of some cities, as a way of stopping the city centre from becoming too full of traffic Example: More cities should follow the example of London and introduce a congestion charge in order to ease traffic flow in the city centre • traffic calming Meaning: building raised areas on roads, as a way of making cars go more slowly Example: Traffic calming meaures in towns and cities would make the roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists • to install speed cameras Meaning: to put cameras on certain roads to check that cars are obeying the speed limits Example: Local authorities must install speed cameras near all schools and hospitals to limit the speed at which vehicles are allowed to travel Other vocabulary: likelihood [noun]: Meaning: how likely or probable something is to happen Example: Scientists are worried about the likelihood of mass extinction of many species because of global warming • vulnerable [adjective]: Meaning: weak and needing protection Example: The elderly are particularly vulnerable to the corona virus and have to take extra precautions to stay safe • to react [verb]: Meaning: to behave in a particular way in response to something Example: Millions of people have reacted to the killing of a black man by police in the USA by protesting in the streets • + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Đề thi ngày 18/06/2020 Task 1: Bar chart (Timeline) - Annual average spending on types of clothes per person in the US in 1985, 1995 and 2005 (Mình có đính kèm ảnh làm theo trí nhớ nên có sai sót số liệu ạ) Report Plan:  Paraphrase paragraph: annual average spending>average amount spent annually; in 1985, 1995 and 2005>in three different years  Overview/summary paragraph: (1) women spent the most on clothes (2) spending on clothes by boys and girls was relatively constant + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com)  Paragraph 3: report and compare the spending figures on clothes by women and men, including the trends over the period  Paragraph 4: report and compare the figures and trends for spending by boys and girls Report: The chart compares the average amount spent annually on clothes per person in the US in three different years Overall, women spent the most money on clothes, while the expenditure on clothes for boys and girls remained relatively constant over the period In 1985, women spent on average about $500 each year on clothes Although this figure increased slightly in 1995, by 2005 it rose sharply to reach a peak of around $640 In contrast, the annual expenditure on clothes by US men fluctuated The average in 1985 was $300, and there was a significant rise to $440 in 1995 before it fell to $400 in 2005 Annual spending on clothes for boys and girls was much lower In each of the years, the average spent on boys’ clothes remained at approximately $100 However, the average amount spent each year on clothes for girls saw a slow increase In 1985 this figure stood at $100, and there was then a gradual rise to about $120 and $150 in 1995 and 2005 respectively 172 words Task 2: Many women are choosing to have children later in life Why is this? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Essay Plan:  Introduction: refer to the task question Why? There are financial and social factors My opinion: the advantages outweigh the disadvantages  Paragraph – reasons why (1) families have more money if the woman works and then has children later (2) divorce, single-parent households, no extended family to help – these things motivate women to have children later  Paragraph 3: – disadvantage many women want to have children earlier because they bring happiness Advantage: having children later means having fewer children, and this helps reduce population pressure (e.g China’s one-child policy) + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com)  Conclusion: the reasons are economic and social The advantages outweigh the disadvantages Essay: It is true that many women now prefer to start a family later in life I believe that there are both financial and social factors which help to account for this trend, and I would argue that this change has more advantages than disadvantages The option of having children when they are older is preferred by many women in today’s world for a number of reasons Firstly, in a family often both the woman and the man need to work in order to make ends meet Before embarking on parenthood they must take into account their financial ability to support a family of one or more children Secondly, in social terms, an increasing number of marriages end in divorce, and women are concerned about maintaining a single parent household In the past, members of the extended family helped with childminding, but working mothers now generally have to pay for this I consider that the positive aspects of this trend outweigh the negative ones On the one hand, many women, when they are still young, would love to have children, because children bring happiness and laughter On the other hand, the explosion of the human population has put enormous pressure on the environment and led to the depletion of natural resources By having children later in life, women have fewer children and this may help humanity to avoid an ecological crisis which could threaten our existence For example, the one child policy introduced in China in 1980 led many women to have their first child later, and as a result the population could continue to be fed In conclusion, for economic and social reasons many women are choosing to have children later in life Despite the disadvantages, I believe that these are outweighed by the positive environmental consequences 297 words Vocabulary from family and children:  to start a family later in life + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Meaning: to begin a family later rather than earlier; in the past couples used to start their families at younger ages, like 22, 23 or 24; nowadays they are having babies, which is how you start a family, in their late 20s or even 30s and 40s; Example: They decided to start a family later in life, preferring to work on their careers during their 20s and early 30s They finally had their first baby when they were both 38 years old  embarking on parenthood Meaning: to embark on something means to start something; in this case it means to become a parent; parenthood is what you call the role of being a parent; you are always a parent once you have children, but this refers to the time you spend raising them; childhood is the time period when you were a child Example: They will be embarking on parenthood this summer, when their new baby is born  to support a family Meaning: to have enough money to be able to look after a family Example: Young people often delay marriage because they not earn enough money to support a family  to end in divorce Meaning: to end a marriage legally Example: It is increasingly common in my country for marriages to end in divorce  a single parent household Meaning: a family in which one person takes care of their child or children without a husband, wife or partner Example: As a result of changes in society, single parent households are no longer considered unusual  an extended family Meaning: a family group with many members, including parents, children, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins etc Example: In the past, the extended family was a form of support when any members were ill or suffered some misfortune  child-minding Meaning: caring informally (not in schools) for children when parents are busy or working + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 10 Example: Africa is a continent in which environmental degradation is evident in the spread of deserts and the extinction of animal species • to cut down on emissions Meaning: to reduce the amount of gases sent out into the air Example: People must be made aware of the need to cut down on emissions from their cars if we are to reduce air pollution • carbon footprint Meaning: a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide that is produced by the daily activities of a company or person Example: By providing subsidies, governments should encourage companies to reduce their carbon footprint through energy efficiency or other ‘green measures’ Vocabulary from government: • to adopt policies Meaning: to start to use particular policies Example: In order to deal with traffic congestion, the government must adopt policies to restrict the use of private cars • to be a government priority Meaning: something which is so important that the government should deal with it first Example: In developing countries, spending on health and education should be top government priorities • to raise taxes on Meaning: to increase the amount of tax on something Example: Governments should raise taxes on cigarettes to persuade more people to give up smoking + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 27 • to introduce restrictions on Meaning: to limit what people can or what can happen Example: The government must introduce restrictions on smoking in public places • to impose an official ban on Meaning: to say or declare that something is not allowed Example: Governments ought to impose an official ban on the use of mobile phones on public transport • to allocate resources to Meaning: to make money and materials available to something Example: If governments allocate more resources to improving public transport, this will reduce the problem of traffic congestion in cities • to provide public subsidies for Meaning: to give government money to reduce the costs of services or to produce goods in order to keep the price low Example: In order to promote agriculture that is environmentally-friendly, the government should provide public subsidies for organic farmers Vocabulary from transportation: • congestion charge Meaning: an amount of money that people have to pay for driving their cars into the centre of some cities, as a way of stopping the city centre from becoming too full of traffic Example: More cities should follow the example of London and introduce a congestion charge in order to ease traffic flow in the city centre • to upgrade and expand public transport provision Meaning: to improve bus and train services and to make these services more available + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 28 Example: One way to reduce traffic on the roads is to upgrade and expand public transport provision • free bus/train passes Meaning: documents which allow you to travel free on buses or trains Example: Issuing free bus and train passes to children and the elderly would encourage more people to use public transport Other vocabulary: • affordable [adjective]: Meaning: cheap enough so that people can pay for it or buy it Example: The prices of new and used cars have fallen, and now they are more affordable than in the past • leisure complex [noun]: Meaning: a building where people can go to sports or other activities in their free time Example: There are two leisure complexes in my town, but only one of them has a cinema as well as a gym • to site [verb]: Meaning: to build something in a particular place Example: The museum is sited next to the main railway station + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 29 Đề thi ngày 22/08/2020 Task 1: The table gives information about male and female workforce in New Zealand in 1993 and 2003 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant Sector 1993 2003 % of female workforce % of male workforce % of female workforce % of male workforce Services and transport 53 21 36 36 Agriculture 22 38 Business Manufacturing 21 12 38 10 Building 6 Services and social 12 18 18 Report Plan:  Paraphrase paragraph: gives information about>compares; male and female>men and women; 1993 and 2003>in two different years  Overview/summary paragraph: (1) services/transport and agriculture had the highest % of men and women in the workforce in 2003 (2) figures for men and women working in business rose dramatically  Paragraph 3: select, report and compare figures for men and women in services/transport and agriculture  Paragraph 4: select, report and compare figures for men and women (1) in business (2) in the other sectors Contrast trends + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 30 Report: The table compares the proportion of men and women in six sectors of the workforce in New Zealand in two different years Overall, the services and transport sector and agriculture accounted for the highest percentage of males and females in the workforce in 1993, while the figures for the proportion of men and women in business saw a dramatic increase over the period Just over half of women and approximately 20% of men in the workforce were employed in services and transport in 1993 In 2003, the figure for women declined to 36%, whereas the proportion of men rose significantly to the same figure as women Agriculture accounted for 22% of females and 38% of males in the workforce in 1993 However, by 2003 the proportion of male agricultural workers had fallen to only 8% There was a significant rise in the figures for women and men working in business, from 1% and 7% in 1993 to 21% and 38% respectively in 2003 In contrast, the male and female workforce in manufacturing, building and social services remained comparatively constant, but below 20% in both years In 2003, women were employed in building for the first time, at 6% 198 words Task 2: Some companies sponsor sport and sports stars as a way to advertise themselves Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages Discuss both views and give your opinion Essay Plan:  Introduction: refer to the task question My opinion: sponsorship has more drawbacks than benefits  Paragraph 2: arguments for sponsorship (1) it brings more more for sport , increasing popularity and public interest – eg cycling (2) sports stars can be paid more and achieve higher standards (3) businesses benefit by linking their product to a healthy and popular activity + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 31  Paragraph 3: arguments against sponsorship (1) companies are not interested in promoting sport, only to make profits – merchandising is not always connected even to the sport eg Liverpool FC (2) money has corrupted sport – bribery, drugs (3) sports stars eg Ronaldo live like millionaires  Conclusion: sponsorship has destroyed the ideals of fun and fair play in sport Essay: It is true that a growing number of enterprises seek to promote their products and services through sport and sporting celebrities While some people argue that this is a positive development, I agree with those who consider that the drawbacks outweigh the advantages On the one hand, sponsorship brings money into sport, and some believe that this benefits sport and business in general Firstly, sponsorship and marketing are linked, and through television sports coverage, for example, both sport and companies profit Sports, particularly minority sports such as cycling, are able to make the most of sponsorship to increase their popularity and encourage wider public participation Secondly, as more money is poured into sport, sports stars are paid higher salaries and train full-time to raise their standards Finally, in terms of advantages for businesses, associating their products with the healthy and popular image of sport enables them to enhance their public image and to break into new markets On the other hand, I support the opposing view that the entry of business money into sport has betrayed the Olympic ideal Companies simply strive to gain a competitive edge over their rivals and to maximize their profits Sports merchandising – like Nike and the National Basketball Association in the US – sometimes connects the product and the sport, but often it does not Liverpool FC, for example, is sponsored by a bank However, money in sport has resulted in a win-at-all-costs attitude, encouraging bribery or the use of illegal substances such as performance-enhancing drugs Individual celebrities, like Cristiano Ronaldo, have gained a fortune from the endorsement of sporting goods, and enjoy millionaire lifestyles In conclusion, I totally agree with the critics of sponsorship in sport While it has made profits for business, sponsorship has destroyed the sporting spirit of fun and fairness 297 words Vocabulary from sport:  sports coverage + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 32 Meaning: the activity of reporting news related to sport Example: Many top sports stars are now known to millions of people around the world because of global sports coverage by the media  the Olympic ideal Meaning: the ultimate goal is not to win, but to know that you have taken part and done your best in a competition Example: Unfortunately, professional sport is just another branch of the entertainment industry, and the Olympic ideal has been lost  sports merchandising Meaning: the activity of selling products connected with a sport or sportsperson Example: Sports merchandising is a multi-billion dollar business worldwide, form of t-shirts and sports equipment in the  a win-at-all-costs attitude Meaning: an idea that a match or competition must be won, using all possible means Example: Youth sport is being ruined by a win-at-all-costs attitude, which includes cheating and breaking the rules in order to achieve victory  to use illegal substances Meaning: to use drugs or medicines which are not allowed under the rules of a competition Example: In professional sport, it has become increasingly common to use illegal substances in order to win at all costs  performance-enhancing drugs Meaning: drugs which improve the ability of a sportsperson to compete Example: Athletes who take performance-enhancing drugs are not only cheating, but they also set a bad example for young people  the endorsement of sporting goods Meaning: an advertising statement, usually by a famous sportsperson, saying that they use or like a particular product Example: In addition to their fabulous salaries, sports celebrities also make a great deal of money through their endorsement of sporting goods such as trainers or even casual clothes or deodorants! + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 33 Vocabulary from business and money:  to make the most of something Meaning: to make something appear as good as possible; to exploit something; to get as much out of something as is possible Example: They designed the advertisements to make the most of the product's features  to enhance their public image Meaning: to make their company appear more attractive to people Example: In order to enhance their public image, some companies donate large sums of money to charities  to break into a market Meaning: to enter a market with the connotation that entrance to the industry was difficult Example: It is difficult to break into the market for designer sportswear because there is too much competition from leading brands like Nike  to gain a competitive edge Meaning: to achieve an advantage over another company or organisation, often by providing the same goods or services at a lower price Example: The high quality of VW cars, combined with their affordable price, has enabled the company to gain a competitive edge over all its rivals in world markets  to maximize profits Meaning: to increase profits to the highest possible level Example: The company has hired a marketing consultant to recommend how to maximize profits next year Other vocabulary:  to pour into [phrasal verb]: Meaning: to provide a large amount of money for something Examples: Millions of dollars are being poured into the development of a new vaccine for coronavirus  bribery [noun]: + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 34 Meaning: the act of giving money or something valuable to somebody in return for their help – often to something dishonest Example: It was discovered that the bribery of the referee was responsible for the shock result of the football match + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 35 Đề thi ngày 26/09/2020 Task 1: The graphs show trends in urban and rural populations and in age structure in one country from 1950 with projected figures in millions until 2040 + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 36 Report Plan:  Paraphrase paragraph: show>illustrate; from 1950 >for the period 1950 to…; projected figures>predicted numbers  Overall/summary paragraph: (1) urban population will continue to grow faster than the rural population (2) the number of people 16-65 will continue to rise rapidly  Paragraph 3: select, report and compare population trends for urban and rural areas  Paragraph 4: select, report and compare age trends Report: The graphs illustrate population trends in urban and rural areas and trends in age structure in a country for the period 1950 to the present, with predicted numbers in millions until 2040 Overall, the urban population is forecast to continue growing faster than the rural population, while the number of those aged 16-65 is anticipated to continue to rise dramatically In 1950, million people lived in urban centres, compared with million in rural areas By 2000 these figures had risen to 20 million and million respectively Population growth is expected to reach a total of 43 million in 2040, with 33 million in urban centres There were million people aged 16-65 in 1950 and this figure increased dramatically to 13 million in 1980 and 23 million in 2000 It is projected to reach 28 million by 2040 The population over 65 numbered million in 1950, compared with million in 2000, which will almost double by 2040 By contrast, the number of those aged under 15 is expected to remain relatively stable, from million in 1950 to a forecast of million in 2040 190 words Task 2: Internet technology means people not need to travel to foreign countries to understand how others live To what extent you agree or disagree? + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 37 Essay Plan:  Introduction: refer to the task question My opinion – partly agree  Paragraph 2: most people who visit foreign countries experience nothing of the lives of local people – example: Phuket in Thailand They would learn more by looking at the internet  Paragraph 3: a few travellers prefer to experience personally the culture and daily lives of those in foreign places which they visit – food, shopping, music What they find on the internet may supplement this experience, but cannot fully replace it  Conclusion: the internet provides useful information and analysis, but is not a substitute for personal experience Essay: It is true that the digital revolution has enabled a growing number of people to gain access to information about how others live in different countries While such advances in technology have made more information available, I only agree in part that this had led to greater understanding of the lives of those in other countries On the one hand, the tourist trade has experienced phenomenal growth, but this does not mean that those who visit foreign countries leave with any appreciation of the culture or living conditions of the local people Holiday resorts such as Phuket in Thailand are thronged with tourists at the height of the holiday season However, overseas visitors remain completely oblivious to how the local inhabitants live They experience luxury hotels, sunbathe on beaches, or at most go sightseeing on guided tours To know how people in Thailand live, they would learn much more by watching documentaries or analytical reports on the internet at home On the other hand, there are intrepid travellers who prefer to discover for themselves the culture and daily lives of those in foreign countries which they visit They avoid package holidays, and instead visit markets, restaurants and places where local people go shopping, eat regional dishes or enjoy music They enjoy real interaction with locals, and take away memories of the sights, sounds, taste and smells of the culture which they have briefly come to know In this way, while there might be a wealth of material online describing a country or region, such travellers not become over-reliant on the opinions or choices of internet contributors + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 38 In conclusion, while personal experience of a place may be supplemented by material available online, there is no substitute for seeing other cultures at first hand 293 words Vocabulary from technology:  the digital revolution Meaning: the advancement of technology to the digital technology available today Example: The digital revolution has fundamentally changed the way that people work, communicate, behave and even think  to gain access to the internet/to access the internet Meaning: to have the opportunity to use the internet Example: Millions of people are able to gain access to the internet in cafes, libraries or other public places  advances in technology Meaning: the improvement or development of technology Example: Recent advances in medical technology are making a great contribution to the search for a cure for Aids  to become over-reliant on Meaning: to need something so that your survival or success depends too much on it Example: Businesses have become over-reliant on complicated computer systems, that if these systems fail the results will be disastrous so Vocabulary from tourism:  to experience phenomenal growth Meaning: to experience an extremely successful or special development, especially in a surprising way Example: In recent decades there has been a substantial diversification in international tourism destinations, and many developing countries have experienced phenomenal growth in tourist arrivals and receipts + Thông tin lớp học offline tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thông tin lớp online Package tháng 10: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 39  a holiday resort Meaning: a place where lots of people go for a holiday Example: If you like to lie on the beach, Thailand offers some very popular holiday resorts  to be thronged with tourists Meaning: refers to the situation of a place having a great number of visitors crowded together Example: At weekends, London, in particular, is thronged with tourists and certain areas of the city such as Oxford Street and Covent Garden are swarming with visitors  the height of the holiday season Meaning: the time of year when the greatest number of people visit a place and when the prices are at their highest level Example: Mid-summer in the UK is normally the height of the holiday season, so remember to book a hotel in advance  to sunbathe Meaning: to sit or lie in the sun, in order to get brown/to get a suntan Example: I don’t like to sunbathe when I go to the beach, so I spend most of the time swimming in the sea  to go sightseeing Meaning: to look around the places that tourists like to visit Example: If you go sightseeing in Paris, be sure to see the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles  a guided tour Meaning: an organized group shown around a place of interest by an expert Example: The company runs guided tours of Hanoi in English and Japanese  a package holiday Meaning: a holiday that is organized by a company at a fixed price, including 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