TRỌN BỘ IELTS WRITING TASK 1 VÀ 2 THÁNG 3/2020

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Đề ngày 05/03/2020

Task 1: The graph below shows the percentage of people in different age groups in one city who attended music concert between 2010 and 2015.

Đề IELTS Writing Task 1 và 2 ngày 05-03-2020

The given line graph illustrates the rates of attendance at music concerts in an unspecified country from 2010 to 2015. The figures are classified according to five different age groups.

The initial impression from the graph is that age is a clear predictor for the decrease in the proportion of people attending music concerts, as the attendance rate was highest among the youngest group (16-24). The figures for the 25-to-44, 45-to-54, and 55-to-64, despite each increasing and decreasing with varying degrees throughout the given period, ranked second, third, and fourth respectively, and the oldest age group (70+) always attended fewer concerts compared to the other given groups.

In 2010, roughly more than half of the people aged between 45 and 54 attended music concerts. Fewer people aged between 16 and 24 participated in such events (40%), and this was also the case for those aged 25 and 44. Only 25% of the people between 55 and 64 years old joined music concerts, and the proportion was even much lower for the 75+ (10%).

Over the next 5 years, the proportion of participants aged between 16 and 24 experienced steady rises, amounting to 70% in 2010. In the meantime, the figure for the 25 to 44 group, despite a dip of around 10%, regained its upward streak and eventually reached 52% in 2015, and a similar pattern is evident for the 25-to-44 age bracket, with a slump to 30% in 2012 and an upswing to nearly 50% in 2015. Participants in the last two brackets namely 55 to 64 and 75+ were not many, with the former undergoing 3 years of stability before dropping to 23% in 2015, and the latter experiencing an upswing to 20% in 2011, yet halving to only 10% in 2013, and rising again to around 21% in 2015.

Task 2: Some people think that job satisfaction is more important than job security while some people think that they cannot always expect job satisfaction, a permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your own

1. Sample essay

Whether it is advisable to choose a satisfying job or to pursue a secured one has always been an issue of great controversy for years now. As a city-dweller, I am more supportive of the first option. At first glance, it sounds sensible to believe in the benefits of finding a permanent job. One of the major reasons is professional seniority is almost always a factor that plays a crucial role in any occupation. The longer people work in a certain environment, the more practical experience they can gain and the easier it is for them earn a decent salary. This has been common sense for decades now. However, it is feeling professionally satisfied that is much more significant in choosing what to do for a living. Feeling pleased with what they do, people will be frequently inspired to perform well. That results from the fact that they can easily develop their sense of creativity in working on any project. In this fast-changing modern world, it is nearly impossible to find any long-term job that remains stable. Instead of making an effort to seek such an occupation, which does not exist in today's world, we had better prioritize job satisfaction rather than job security. All things considered, it remains greatly debatable as to which perspective is more rational. Although the two views concerned are both based on solid grounds, I prefer the one supporting professional satisfaction. If workers were happy, they would be willing to sacrifice everything, even their own lives.

2. Vocab highlights:

a city-dweller: Một thị dân / người sống ở thành thị

professional seniority: Thâm niên công tác

a decent salary: Lương bổng đủ sống

common sense: Lương thức

feeling professionally satisfied: Cảm thấy hài lòng trong công việc đang làm

sense of creativity: Óc sáng tạo

3. Structure highlights

Cấu trúc noun clause sử dụng whether... or... làm chủ ngữ Whether it is advisable to choose a satisfying job or to pursue a secured one has always been an issue of great controversy for years now (Liệu chúng ta có nên chọn nghề khiến ta hài lòng hay theo đuổi nghề ổn định vốn là một vấn đề gây tranh cãi kịch liệt nhiều năm qua)

Cấu trúc v-ing phrase rút gọn từ adverb clause Feeling pleased with what they do, people will be frequently inspired to perform well (Cảm thấy hài lòng với những gì họ làm, người ta sẽ thường xuyên có cảm hứng để làm tốt công việc)

Đề ngày 07/03/2020

Task 1: The bar chart shows the percentage of young people in higher education in 2000, 2005 and 2010.

Đề IELTS Writing Task 1 và 2 ngày 07/3/2020

The bar chart compares rates of young people attending education at university levels in five unspecified countries in 2000, 2005 and 2010. The initial impression from the chart is that higher education rates in Country A, C, and D showed upward trends over the given period, with Country A and D experiencing the fastest growth. Country B, on the other hand, had the lowest proportion of university students overall, and its rate remained somewhat stagnated over the given years.

In 2000, around 37% of young people were undergraduates, and the rate experienced a remarkable upswing to 48% in 2005, and 57% in 2010. A similar pattern is evident with regard to Country D where its tertiary education rates rose from 45% in 2000 to 50% in 2005, and again to 60% in 2010. Country C, in the meantime, also had more undergraduates, rising from 43% in 2000 to 48% in 2005, and plateaued at this point until 2010. Contrary to the other three countries, Country B, starting off with 40% young students in 2000, was the only nation to undergo a drop, albeit negligible, to 39% in 2005, and despite recovering back to 2000’s level at 40% in 2010, this country still remained the one having the lowest higher education rates.

Task 2: Some people think news has no connection to people’s lives. So then it is a waste of time to read the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

1. Sample essay

It is claimed that spending time on reading or watching news is absolutely wasteful. Truth be told, I find it hard to agree because having access to daily news is a must to be well informed about what is going on in the world and to be equipped with specialized knowledge for conducting further scientific research. For the general public, it is advisable to be aware of the current state of affairs. This is certainly directly related to individual life. A typical example for this close relationship is what people should do in case of war. More specifically, after reading news about the outbreak of a war near them, people may immediately prepare food for fear of the possibility of food shortages. Those who work as scientists are always in need of updated information from news reports about various fields. These range from education to economics and healthcare. For instance, news about the current coronavirus has pushed researchers all over the world to compete 24/7 in inventing a vaccine against it. As a result, it can be argued that news is closely related to the outside world whether common people or experts in the scientific world are taken into consideration. Summarizing, when it comes to the belief that reading news in newspapers or watching news on television programs is a total waste of time, I am not convinced at all. This is merely because all people need news no matter what job they are engaged in. Depending on their occupation, people might obtain different useful pieces of information when they are exposed to one and the same news item.

2. Vocab highlights

X is a waste of time = X is wasteful: X là lãng phí thời gian

having access to daily news is a must: Tiếp cận tin tức hàng ngày là điều phải làm

the general public: Công chúng / đại chúng

the current state of affairs: Sự tình hiện đương

the outbreak of a war: Sự nổ ra của 1 cuộc chiến

for fear of the possibility of food shortages: Vì sợ lương thực có khả năng bị khan hiếm

those who work as scientists: Những ai làm công tác khoa học

news reports = news items: Những mẩu tin

news is closely related to the outside world: Tin tức gắn liền mật thiết với thế giới bên ngoài

when they are exposed to one and the same news item: Khi họ được tiếp cận cùng 1 mẩu tin

3. Structure highlights

Cấu trúc passive It is claimed/believed/viewed/said that... Có ý kiến cho rằng

Cấu trúc whether... or... ... whether common people or experts in the scientific world are taken into consideration ... cho dù là xét đến người bình thường hay nhà khoa học

Đề ngày 14/03/2020

Task 1: The diagram below shows the process of manufacturing ceramic pots.

Đề IELTS Writing Task 1 và 2 ngày 14/03/2020

1. Sample essay

The given process provides a breakdown of how ceramic pots are produced. Overall, the making of ceramic pots involves raw materials undergoing various physical processes, the products of which are later coloured and heated two times to become finished pots. The process commences when raw materials are collected by the use of a digger, and then they are delivered to a factory. At the factory, the raw clay is crushed twice to become finer clay, after which it is sent to a cylindrical tank where it is mixed with water. The moistened clay is thereafter pumped into moulds, and is left in those moulds for 4 to 6 hours. Once dried, the clay pots begin to take shape.

The process continues when the assembled clay pots are heated in a kiln under 1000 degrees Celsius. At this stage of the process, colours are added, and the pots are then fired for the second time in another kiln to become fully shaped, coloured ceramic pots.

2. Vocab highlights

provide a breakdown of: cung cấp mô tả từng phần nhỏ

commence (v): bắt đầu

is sent to (v) được chuyển tới

cylindrical tank (n) một cái bồn hình trụ

moistened (adj) được làm ẩm

take shape: thành hình

kiln (n): lò nung

fire (v): nung

Task 2: Advertisements is becoming more and more common in our everyday lives. Is it a positive or negative development?

1. Sample essay

Advertisements are growing increasingly popular in recent years, and whilst some people are of the opinion that advertising greatly assists us in making purchase decisions, we can also hear some others decrying ads for being annoying and misleading. In my opinion, it has both positive and negative sides in equal measure.

There are several disadvantages inherent in advertising. Advertisements, with the advent of the Internet, has been rising on an unprecedented scale. Pop-ups, flyers and billboards are virtually everywhere, and since we are simply unable to avoid seeing them, such advertising overload has been considered to be unwelcome intrusion rather than useful information. Furthermore, several ads attempt to tempt people into making unnecessary purchases. Every year, many people, under the manipulation of alluring and provocative ads, queue for the latest flagship phones, even though their old ones are still in perfectly good condition. Discarding things when they are still of good use is a huge waste of money and resources.

However, advertisements and commercials are instrumental in promoting a new product to the market. Along with marketing, advertising plays a vital role in bringing fresh products and services closer to consumers who have not heard about them. Were it not for commercials, it would be very difficult for sellers to get their products to the market, and for buyers to be informed of new commodities. Also, in recent years, advertising has become very thought-provoking and educational. Messages of love, friendship, family core values, and environmental protection that are included in some commercials have been very well received by the audience.

In conclusion, my firm conviction is that advertising is detrimental for its intrusive and manipulative natures, but it can be very informative and meaningful as well. Wise consumers are those who demonstrate the ability to see through those pieces of advertising and make sensible buying decisions.

2. Vocab highlights

inherent in: hiện hữu, là một phần của

with the advent of: với sự ra đời của

on an unprecedented scale: ở một quy mô chưa từng thấy

unwelcome intrusion: sự xâm phạm không được chào đón

tempt people into Ving: dụ dỗ người ta làm gì

alluring and provocative: hấp dẫn mời gọi (thường mang nghĩa xấu)

instrumental in: rất quan trọng

commodities: hàng hóa

thought-provoking: gợi nhiều suy nghĩ

Đề ngày 21/03/2020

Task 1: The diagram below shows how to recycle organic waste to produce fertiliser (compost). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Đề thi IELTS Writing Task 1 và 2 ngày 21/03/2020

1. Sample essay

The diagram provides a breakdown of how compost is made. Overall, the making of

compost involves organic wastes of different kinds undergoing various biological and

chemical processes in an aerated container.

A 2-cubic-meter plastic container with four holes – two at each side – is used to contain

the compost. The four holes act as vents, allowing the circulation of air in and out of

the container. Next, waste is added to the container in layers of 15 centimeters, with

food at the bottom, grass in the middle and newspaper on top. Nitrogen and hot water

are subsequently added to the mixture.

At the fourth stage of the process, the mouth of the plastic container is sealed shut by

the use of a cover. The moistened mixture is thereafter left in the container for 6

months, during which time a decomposition process gradually takes place. During the

process, vapour is released through the four vents. After 6 months, the organic wastes

are successfully converted into compost, and this sort of fertiliser is ultimately used in

gardening.

2. Vocab highlights

areate (v) cho phép không khí lưu thông

vent (n) lỗ thông hơi

circulation (n) sự lưu thông

subsequently (adv) sau đó

seal (v) niêm phong

moistened (adj) được làm ẩm

decomposition (n) sự phân hủy

vapour (n) hơi nước

convert into (v) biến đổi thành

ultimately (adv) cuối cùng thì

Task 2: Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

1. Sample essay

When it comes to leisure activities, attending a live show has recently been claimed to be something worth doing because it is more exciting than watching it on TV. This is a statement that I find it hard to totally agree with. Truth be told, it is certainly true that watching an art display or a sports performance on television is quite enjoyable to some extent. One of the reasons is one can lie down on a sofa without getting decently dressed while watching them. This is normally something impossible to do in public as we are supposed to behave well in this modern life of civilization. However, watching it live, whether it is an arts event or a sports competition, is truly fascinating in a way that is indescribable. More specifically, a play, a concert, or a sports contest would be much more interesting if witnessed with our own eyes and/or

listened to with our own ears based on a real-time basis. In other words, this is a matter of feelings which depend on whether that particular event is actually happening. If it is, then it will boost levels of fascination twofold or even threefold. In conclusion, considering a comparison of what is more intriguing as a leisure activity, I tend to believe that going to an event such as those involving art or sports is far higher than watching it on television. It all relies on how 'real' it is no matter how far technology has moved forward.

2. Vocab highlights

attending a live show has recently been claimed to be something worth doing: Gần đây có ý kiến cho rằng đến dự 1 chương trình biểu diễn trực tiếp là xứng đáng

Truth be told: Thành thật mà nói

One can lie down on a sofa without getting decently dressed: Người ta có thể nằm dài trên 1 chiếc trường kỷ, không cần phải diện trang phục tươm tất

We are supposed to behave well in this modern life of civilization: Chúng ta nên có hành vi đúng mực trong cuộc sống văn minh hiện nay

Watching it live is truly fascinating in a way that is indescribable: Xem trực tiếp là hấp dẫn không thể tả

based on a real-time basis: Trên cơ sở giờ thực

it will boost levels of fascination twofold: Nó sẽ nâng mức thú vị lên gấp đôi

3. Structure highlights

Cấu trúc trạng ngữ chỉ thể cách ... is truly fascinating in a way that is indescribable (= is truly indescribably

fascinating): ... là thật sự thú vị không thể tả

Cấu trúc no matter how ... no matter how far ( = however far) technology has moved forward: ... cho dù là

công nghệ có tiến xa đến đâu đi chăng nữa.