ielts special journal 2019 05

ZIM School of English and Test Preparation Giới thiệu IELTS Special Journal ấn phẩm đội ngũ chuyên gia luyện thi IELTS Anh Ngữ ZIM biên soạn với mục đích giúp người học có nhìn cận cảnh độ khó đề thi kỹ Nói Viết cung cấp nhiều phương án xử lý đề thi cụ thể qua việc phân tích đề lập dàn ý Nội dung sách bao gồm: • Đề thi thật IELTS Speaking Writing (hình thức thi giấy) tháng • Các chủ đề IELTS tương tự từ trước • Phân tích đề lập dàn ý • Bài mẫu • Gợi ý ý tưởng liên quan • Phân tích từ vựng hay cấu trúc câu bật (Premium) • Bài mẫu band 5.0 6.0 phân tích lỗi sai nghiêm trọng (Premium) • Bộ đề Listening Reading Anh Ngữ ZIM biên soạn (Premium) • Đáp án Listening Reading có giải thích chi tiết (Premium) Ấn phẩm đem lại giá trị lớn tài liệu bỏ qua bạn luyện tập chuẩn bị cho kỳ thi IELTS IELTS Special Journal sản phẩm trí tuệ đội ngũ chuyên gia đại Anh Ngữ ZIM phát hành hàng tháng độc quyền Anh Ngữ ZIM Các hành vi chép hình thức mà khơng có đồng ý văn từ phía Anh Ngữ ZIM hành vi vi phạm quyền luật sở hữu trí tuệ Ghi chú: Thành phần điểm Pronunciation Fluency and Coherence mẫu Speaking giả sử mặc định 8.0 Mục lục Writing Task (04/05/2019) .6 Writing Task (04/05/2019) 10 Speaking (04/05/2019) .12 Writing Task (11/05/2019) 16 Writing Task (11/05/2019) 20 Speaking (11/05/2019) .22 Writing Task (18/05/2019) 27 Writing Task (18/05/2019) 31 Speaking (18/05/2019) .33 Writing Task (23/05/2019) 39 Writing Task (23/05/2019) 43 Speaking (23/05/2019) .46 12/01 04 05 These days, a great number of children prefer spending time on computer games rather than on sports Why Is it a positive or negative development? Phân tích đề Chủ đề “Computer games and children” sử dụng nhiều lần kỳ thi IELTS trước Một số đề xuất hiện: • Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool Others, however, believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them Do the advantages of video games outweigh the disadvantages? • Nowadays, many people have access to computers, and a large number of children play computer games Is this a positive or negative development? Đối với đề trên, việc quan trọng người viết phải xác định rõ vấn đề nêu đề bài: “spend a lot of time playing computer games” “spend little time on sports” Điều đồng nghĩa với việc người viết phải nêu lý cho vấn đề đồng thời đánh giá vấn đề mang tính tích cực hay tiêu cực Bài viết tiếp cận đề theo hướng cho vấn đề kể mang tính tiêu cực Lưu ý số nhiều cách tiếp cận khác nhau, tùy theo quan điểm cá nhân người viết ZIM Dàn ý Introduction Mở giới thiệu chủ đề, nội dung nêu viết nêu quan điểm vấn đề viết mang tính tiêu cực Step 01 Step 02 Body Đoạn thân thứ đưa lý trẻ em dành nhiều thời gian chơi game thời gian cho việc chơi thể thao Body Đoạn thân thứ nêu tác hại của việc chơi game nhiều tập thể thao đến sức khỏe khả giao tiếp trẻ em Step 03 Step 04 Conclusion Kết tóm tắt lại đại ý chung toàn nêu rõ lại quan điểm cá nhân ZIM Bài mẫu Nowadays, many children spend the majority of their time playing computer games and hardly engage in any sport or exercise Overall, I believe this is definitely a negative trend and will discuss the reasons in the following essay To begin with, most computer games these days are highly interactive and allow players to immerse in a complex storyline and control characters at their own will For instance, Mortal Kombat 11 allows players to easily change the outcomes of the story based on the character chosen, which can trigger the imagination and curiosity of children, and encourage them to spend the whole day playing to discover all the story endings.(1) The second reason for the popularity of computer games over sports is the sedentary lifestyle favoured by a large number of children, especially those living in big cities Compared to sports, computer games are less physically demanding, and therefore draw much more attention from these lazy, inactive children From my perspective, computer games can have many detrimental effects on children Firstly, spending too much time on computer games without doing any physical exercise will reduce children’s calorie expenditure as they only sit at home and play games This can make children more prone to many health problems, such as obesity or cardiovascular diseases when they grow older Secondly, playing games excessively also causes children to lose their communication skills As a result, it can be very difficult for game-addicted children to develop the ability to establish connections with others in real life which are normally developed through participation in team sports, like football or basketball.(2) In conclusion, playing computer games is becoming more popular than sports due to the interesting and interactive content, together with the low demand for physical strength I personally believe that this trend does more harm than good and should be prevented to ensure the proper development of children (314 từ) Estimated Band Score: 8.5 TR 8.0 ZIM CC 8.0 LR 9.0 GRA 9.0 Từ vựng Immerse in a complex storyline: hịa vào cốt truyện phức tạp Trigger the imagination and curiosity: khơi dậy trí tưởng tượng tị mị Physically demanding: đòi hỏi nhiều sức khỏe thể chất Calorie expenditure: việc tiêu thụ ca-lo Establish connections with others: thiết lập quan hệ với người khác Áp dụng luyện tập Ngoài cách phát triển ý theo mẫu trên, người viết phát triển theo hướng sau: Lý Ý kiến Trẻ em không dành nhiều thời gian chơi thể thao phần lớn đất đai, đặc biệt thành phố, sử dụng để xây nhà sở vật chất khác, dẫn đến việc khơng có đủ chỗ cho trẻ em chơi thể thao Việc chơi game mang đến kết tích cực nhiều game yêu cầu người chơi phải tư logic nghe hiểu rõ thông tin nêu → phát triển tư khả ngôn ngữ Do việc thiếu không gian để chơi trị chơi ngồi trời việc tiếp cận với máy tính thường xuyên nay, chơi điện tử trở thành hoạt động dễ dàng trẻ em Việc chơi thể thao mang tính tích cực giúp trẻ em tránh chấn thương mà mơn bóng đá gây Các ý tưởng lấy để phát triển cho đề mục “Phân tích đề bài” ZIM 12/01 04 05 The bar chart shows the number of cars per 1000 people in European countries in years and compares with the European average Phân tích đề • Dạng bài: Bar Chart • Đối tượng đề cập bài: Số lượng xe sở hữu 1000 người nước châu Âu năm so với số xe trung bình châu Âu • Đơn vị đo lường: Số lượng xe • Thì sử dụng: Đề đưa năm 2005, 2009 2015 nên sử dụng khứ đơn viết 10 ZIM Part Do you think old people now use the Internet more frequently compared to the past? Gợi ý: Có Người lớn tuổi lên mạng để đọc báo phóng to chữ ra, cịn dùng để liên lạc với cháu xa Yeah, I think more and more seniors are going online these days As far as I’ve noticed, most of them use the Internet to read news and stay connected with their children or grandchildren who live far away from home I see that my grandparents prefer accessing news via Internet because online reading provides them with “zoom” option for better visual experience Also, applications like Zalo or Facebook enable the elderly to contact their children without paying much That’s why old people are using the Internet more frequently What can people use the Internet for, besides studying and working? Gợi ý: Mua sắm trực tuyến Hiện hình thức mua sắm phổ biến tiện lợi hơn, rẻ toàn diện I think the Internet has revolutionized the way people shop Oneline shopping has gained increasing popularity because of its numerous benefits Convenience is the biggest perk Users can shop comfortably at midnight in minutes without travelling to any stores Besides, cheap deals and better prices are also available online It’s very easy to compare prices among different stores and find a better deal That’s not to mention that we can shop from retailers in other parts of the country, or even world Are youngsters wasting their time for the Internet? Gợi ý: Cái tùy thuộc vào mục đích sử dụng họ Nếu sử dụng mục đích xấu phí phạm thời gian ngược lại dùng cho mục đích tốt giúp tiết kiệm nhiều thời gian I think it depends on what young people are doing with the Internet then it can be a great resource or a massive distraction If they just simply spend hours surfing online without any specific purpose, it would be definitely a waste of time However, if people manage to make use of it wisely for learning, working or even entertaining, Internet can help them save a huge amount of time, which increases their working productivity ZIM 37 Từ vựng Senior (n): người già Go online: lên mạng Stay connected with someone: giữ liên lạc với Visual experience: trải nghiệm hình ảnh Revolutionize (v): cách mạng Gain increasing popularity: trở nên ngày phổ biến/được yêu thích Cheap deal: giá hời Retailer (n): cửa hàng A massive distraction: nguồn gây nhãng khổng lồ 10 Working productivity: suất làm việc 38 ZIM 12/01 23 05 In many cities, there is little control on the design and construction of new houses, so people can choose to build houses in their own styles instead of building them with the same style as the old houses in the local area Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Phân tích Chủ đề xây dựng kiến trúc sử dụng nhiều lần thi IELTS trước đó, ví dụ • Some people think that newly built houses should follow the style of the old houses in the local areas Others think that people should have freedom to build houses of their own style Discuss both views and give your opinion • Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses in the local area Others believe that local governments should allow people to build houses in the styles of their own choice Discuss both views and give your own opinion Với đề trên, điều quan trọng người viết cần bày tỏ rõ quan điểm cá nhân việc người dân tự xây dựng kiến trúc nhà có lợi nhiều hay hại nhiều Luận điểm thuyết phục người viết nên nghiên phía khơng nên chọn viết dựa vào cảm tính ZIM 39 Dàn ý Introduction Mở giới thiệu chủ đề nêu ý kiến cá nhân lợi ích xu hướng nhiều bất lợi Step 01 Step 02 Body Đoạn thân thứ hai đưa lý việc lại có nhiều thuận lợi 03 04 ZIM Đoạn thân thứ đưa lý việc người dân tự việc thiết kế nhà cửa lại có bất lợi Step Step 40 Body Conclusion Kết tóm tắt lại đại ý chung toàn nêu rõ quan điểm cá nhân Bài mẫu In many cities around the world, people have little influence in the design and construction of their houses Many people believe it is better to allow people to freely choose the style and construction of their new homes rather than forcing everyone to follow the uniform style of the local area In my opinion, a diversity in housing styles can bring many more benefits than drawbacks to an area To begin with, cities in Vietnam, such as Saigon, have very few, or even no, regulations on local housing styles, which means that residents in these areas are free to decide on the architecture for their home.(1) The only disadvantage that may arise is the lack of uniformity of houses, which can be a unique feature in certain places The houses in Hoi An, for instance, demonstrate a consistent style and therefore have made the city a popular tourist destination If the house owners in this city change the style and break this uniformity, the number of tourists visiting the area is likely to decrease However, the advantages brought about by a diversity in housing styles are more worthy of consideration Firstly, buildings reflecting a variety of architectural designs can make a city more attractive and appealing to people of different cultures For example, the buildings in the centre of Ho Chi Minh city are designed in both European and Asian styles, which has eventually given the city a more cosmopolitan atmosphere, with residents coming from many different countries.(2) Secondly, the freedom of choice in housing styles can allow local people to be more creative, as they can design their homes in a unique way In conclusion, though potentially making some areas less attractive by losing a part of their character, a diversity in architectural styles should be widely encouraged, as it can beautify a city and allow residents to be more creative (312 từ) Estimated Band Score: 8.5 TR 8.0 CC 9.0 LR 8.0 GRA 9.0 ZIM 41 Từ vựng The lack of uniformity: đồng điệu, giống Are free to decide: tự định Demonstrate a consistent style: thể phong cách đồng nhất, quán Break this uniformity: phá hủy đồng Are more worthy of consideration: đáng để cân nhắc Give the city a more cosmopolitan atmosphere: mang lại cho thành phố bầu khơng khí dễ thích nghi cho người giới Reflecting a variety of architectural designs: phản ánh đa dạng thiết kế kiến trúc The freedom of choice in: tự lựa chọn Áp dụng luyện tập Ngoài cách phát triển ý theo mẫu trên, người viết phát triển theo hướng sau: Thuận lợi Bất lợi Việc người dân tự xây nhà theo thiết kế mang lại lợi ích tài cho chủ nhà Họ xây dựng, thiết kế chọn vật liệu cho phù hợp với ngân sách họ không cần phải theo cấu trúc nhà khác Sẽ khó khăn cho chủ nhà nhà khác làm từ chất liệu đắt tiền, khó tìm thiết kế cầu kỳ, vượt ngân sách họ Nếu kiến trúc nhà cửa xây dựng theo ý thích chủ nhà mà khơng kiểm sốt nhà nước, họ tự áp dụng kiến trúc quốc gia khác Nhật bản, Trung Quốc chí Châu Âu Đây vùng khu vực tiếng với kiến trúc lâu đời bắt mắt Nhưng điều làm sắc văn hóa quê hương họ tất người chọn phong cách nước Các ý tưởng lấy để phát triển cho đề mục “Phân tích đề bài” 42 ZIM 12/01 23 05 The bar chart shows the distribution of employment among agriculture, services, industries in three countries in 1980 and projected distribution in 2020 ZIM 43 Phân tích đề • Dạng bài: Bar chart • Đối tượng đề cập bài: Phân bố lao động lĩnh vực khác quốc gia khác • Đơn vị đo lường: % • Thì sử dụng: Quá khứ mô tả liệu năm 1980 tương lai mô tả 2020 Dàn Mở bài: Viết lại câu hỏi theo cách khác Đoạn tổng quan: • Service sector có nhiều lao động quốc gia A C nông nghiệp lĩnh vực có nhiều lao động quốc gia B • Dù có nhiều thay đổi liệu, nhìn chung xu hướng phân bố lao động quốc gia khơng có nhiều thay đổi Đoạn miêu tả 1: Miêu tả số liệu quốc gia A C, hai quốc gia tương đồng Đoạn miêu tả 2: Miêu tả số liệu quốc gia B 44 ZIM Bài mẫu The given bar charts compare the proportions of people working in three sectors (Agriculture, Industry, and Services) in three countries in 1980, along with predicted changes in 2020 Overall, it can be seen that services were the main source of employment for people in countries A and C, while agriculture was the main area of employment in country B Additionally, despite some slight variations, there are no predicted changes in the overall trends of these countries’ employment distribution In 1980, the main source of jobs in countries A and C was services, at approximately 45% and 65%, followed by industry, at 30% and 35% respectively Jobs in agriculture accounted for the smallest percentage of the workforce in both countries, at around 20% and 5% respectively Both countries are expected to see a decrease in industry related jobs and a rise in service jobs by 2020 Country B, on the other hand, saw the largest percentage of jobs in agriculture, at approximately 70%, followed by services and industry, at approximately 35% and 20% respectively It is predicted that trends will also remain the same in country B, with an approximate 15% decrease in agriculture jobs (194 từ) Estimated Band Score: 8.0 TA 7.0 CC 8.0 LR 8.0 GRA 9.0 ZIM 45 12/01 23 05 Speaking Part Arts Do you like art? I am a big fan of paintings For me, they bring me an aesthetic appeal that is hard to resist I am especially interested in abstract paintings as they always trigger my curiosity If possible, I want to hang as many of them as possible in my house Do you think art classes are necessary? Why? It depends If one decides to pursue art as a career, attending art classes is a must in order to learn about artistry However, if drawing or painting is just a leisure pursuit, people can learn by themselves by accessing some tutorial clips available in the Internet That helps save lots of money How you think art classes affect children’s development? Art classes are very meaningful to help develop children’s critical thinking and strengthen their creativity In fact, many parents have realized their children’s potential through these art classes Từ vựng Aesthetic: thuộc thẩm mỹ Trigger: khởi sự, gây Artistry: kỹ mỹ thuật A leisure pursuit: niềm đam mê mà theo đuổi có thời gian rảnh rỗi Potential: tiềm 46 ZIM Rubbish Have you ever littered? Never in my entire life, even a small piece of candy wrapper I know how such a small action can have a big impact on the environment That is why my bag or jacket’s pockets are always full of litters after being back home from somewhere outside Why people litter? Without hesitation, they may throw things like plastic bottles or cups in public places if a trash bin cannot be found However, some may even litter right next to a bin, so I believe littering has become a habit of many people How you feel about that? I often get very furious I still remember a time seeing a man throwing a plastic cup of milk tea At that time, I wish I could have enough courage to tell him pick it up and put into the bin There is no reason to damage the environment with such a lack of awareness Dream Do you remember your dream when you wake up? No, for most of the time That is why there were mornings I got up with pity for forgetting all the beautiful dreams I had the night before However, sometimes I have nightmares too, and it is a good idea not to remember them at all Do you like hearing others’ dreams? Yes, most of the dreams I have heard from others are funny stories, so they are so entertaining Being chased by a cow or flying after a helicopter are some of my little brother’s dreams that used to bring me a good laugh Do you think dreams will affect life? Sweet dreams no harm, but nightmares Nightmares often make people feel worried in case they bring images about a future scenario That may affect people’s productivity in work and study Từ vựng Scenario: viễn cảnh Productivity: suất công việc ZIM 47 Part Describe a time you received a terrible service • When it was • Where you went to • How poor the service was And say how you felt about that service I am going to talk about a very bad service I received by a cashier from BigC Supermarket It happened just last Sunday when I went to CGV cinema for a horror movie, then dropped into BigC Supermarket located in the ground floor of the same building for some vegetables My shopping had been so enjoyable until I was at the checkout where a female cashier just drove me crazy My first impression was that she had unwelcoming facial expression as if someone had just annoyed her To me, that was fine because people may sometimes be tired or sick, and we shouldn’t ask them to always give us a smile However, when I asked her some questions related to the promotion program of some products, her response was so loud and rude that it attracted attention of the people around I felt like she was shouting at me rather than giving information The drama came to its climax when she refused to give me more plastic bags when I asked for more As a consequence, with stuff left on the counter, I had to manage every way to cram them all into the two small bags that she had given before You know, I had a hard time to calm me down and release myself from irritation because I did not want to cause any trouble in the public I went home, feeling so bad about what had happened I called the hotline and voiced my complaint because it was necessary for such improper behavior to be corrected I think the customer service is very important as it has a big influence on customer loyalty and every business should take it into account to survive in a competitive market Từ vựng Checkout: quầy tính tiền siêu thị Unwelcoming facial expression: biểu cảm gương mặt thiếu thân thiện Climax: cao trào, đoạn gay cấn Cram: nhồi nhét Irritation: tức giận Improper: phép To take something into account: cân nhắc điều Competitive market: thị trường mang tính cạnh tranh 48 ZIM Part How important is customer service? Gợi ý: quan trọng, yếu tố định gắn bó khách hàng với thương hiệu Khách hàng không quan tâm chất lượng sản phẩm dịch vụ mà trải nghiệm mua sắm It is very important, I must say Customer service is an important factor that decides customer loyalty to a product or service When they spend money for something, it is not only the quality that they care, but also the shopping experience In fact, lots of companies have been successful in providing good customer care by making phone calls to offer further support to their customers, which brings satisfaction and pleasure What can companies to improve their customer service? Gợi ý: lắng nghe ý kiến khách hàng, giải đáp khiếu nại nhanh chóng, đào tạo kỹ bán hàng cho nhân viên I think there are many things that a company can to enhance their customer service Businesses should listen to customers' feedback through means of phone call or survey and should take action after that to improve their product or service’s quality It is necessary to handle customers’ complaints effectively to ease their discomfort and disappointment Moreover, training staff with appropriate behavior and politeness is also a key mission as they are fundamental in terms of customer service Why you think employees sometimes don't provide good customer service? Gợi ý: khơng có kỹ thiếu đào tạo, ví dụ sinh viên tốt nghiệp I think for many cases; staff does not have skills in serving customers That may be because of a lack of training within an organization For example, a group of graduates who have little hands-on experience in sales may not know how to deal with difficult customers and can become the cause of many complaints Từ vựng Customer loyalty: gắn bó trung thành khách hàng Handle: xử lý tình Hands-on experience: kinh nghiệm thực tế ZIM 49 IELTS Special Journal 5/2019 - By ZIM School of English and Test Preparation Chủ biên Đinh Quang Tùng Nguyễn Anh Toàn Trịnh Xuân Dương Chịu trách nhiệm nội dung Writing Đinh Quang Tùng Hồng Anh Khoa Phạm Đăng Khánh Ngơ Phương Thảo Chịu trách nhiệm nội dung Speaking Nguyễn Minh Châu Ngô Phương Thảo Chịu trách nhiệm nội dung Listening Cao Thế Vũ Chịu trách nhiệm nội dung Reading Nguyễn Minh Châu Hoàng Anh Khoa Dương Ngọc Hiền Anh Cao Thê Vũ Thiết kế Nguyễn Nhật Minh ... Writing Task (04 /05 /2019) .6 Writing Task (04 /05 /2019) 10 Speaking (04 /05 /2019) .12 Writing Task (11 /05 /2019) 16 Writing Task (11 /05 /2019) ... Speaking (11 /05 /2019) .22 Writing Task (18 /05 /2019) 27 Writing Task (18 /05 /2019) 31 Speaking (18 /05 /2019) .33 Writing Task (23 /05 /2019) ... .33 Writing Task (23 /05 /2019) 39 Writing Task (23 /05 /2019) 43 Speaking (23 /05 /2019) .46 12/01 04 05 These days, a great number of children prefer spending time