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Bài viết task 1(dạng bài table): #1

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below shows the cinema viewing figures for films by country, in millions.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Cinema viewing figures for films by country, in millions
Action Romance Comedy Horror Totals
India 8 7.5 6.5 2.5 24.5
Ireland 7.6 3.8 5.5 6.4 23.3
New Zealand 7.2 4.5 3.9 4.7 20.3
Japan 7.1 4.5 4 2.2 17.8
Total 29.9 20.3 19.9 15.8

Điền các từ bên dưới vào “show more”

than          30 million     On the other hand

come next        most popular           compares

Model answer

The table

compares
four countries in terms of the number of people who watch four different genres of film at the cinema: Action, Romance, Comedy and Horror.

The table indicates that more Indian people watch films at the cinema

than
the other three nationalities. In all four countries, Action is the
most popular
genre of film. The total number of viewers for action films is nearly
30 million
and in each country about 7-8 million people watch them.

Not many people like watching horror films at the cinema compared to the other genres of film. In India and Japan only 2-2.5 million people watch horror films but they are more popular in New Zealand and Ireland.

On the other hand
, romance films are very popular in India with 7.5 million viewers but it is not as popular in the other countries. New Zealand and Japan
come next
with 4.5 million viewers each.

(152 words)

Từ vựng về sự thay đổi: ielts vocabulary for change

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Điền các từ trong bảng vào “show more”

adapt adjust alter cure
demote disappear dissolve exchange
expand fade increase promote
reduce renew renovate replace
swell switch transform vary

.a) We need to

adapt
these cars so disabled people can drive them.
1.b) The country found it hard to
adapt
to the new government.

2.a) If the trousers are too tight, take them back to the shop and ask them to

adjust
them.
2.b) He found it hard to
adjust
to living in a tropical country.

3.a) You must

transform t
he voltage or the system will blow up.
3.b) He decided to
transform
his appearance by having plastic surgery.

4.a) Our bills will be less if we

switch
from gas to electricity.
4.b) They had to
switch f
lights at Heathrow Airport.

5.a) You can’t

alter
the terms of the contract once it has been signed.
5.b) He wants to
alter
his appearance.

6.a) It will help your digestion if you

vary
your diet.
6.b) Prices of flats
vary
from a few thousand to millions of pounds.

7.a) We need to

exchange
our pounds for dollars.
7.b) You can usually
exchange
goods which are faulty if you show the receipt.

8.a) We have had to

expand
our sales force to cope with the extra demand.
8.b) Water will
expand
when it is frozen.

9.a) The price of oil will

increase
next year.
9.b) Most bosses refuse to
increase
salaries when they are asked.

10.a) The management decided to

dissolve
the company and sell the offices.
10.b)
Dissolve
the sugar in boiling water.

11.a) More and more people are moving to cities to

swell
the population there.
11.b) The wasp sting caused his leg to
swell u
p.

12.a) The market for typewriters will probably

disappear
completely in the next few years.
12.b) The police are baffled by the increasing number of people who
disappear
each year.

13.a) The old contract ran out and we had to r

enew i
t.
13.b) Many people argue that it’s futile to
renew
old hostilities.

14.a) They have received funds to

renovate
the old buildings.
14.b) We need to
renovate
the central heating as it is old and worn out.

15.a) The boss offered to

promote
him from salesman to manager.
15.b) Our main aim is to
promote t
ourism in the country.

16.a) They wanted to

demote
me from manager to salesperson.
16.b) If we
demote
you, you will lose a large part of your salary.

17.a) If you wash it too much, the colour will f

ade
.
17.b) We watched the islands
fade
away into the distance.

18.a) The company decided to

replace
the permanent staff with freelancers.
18.b) You must
replace
the books on the shelf when you have finished with them.

19.a) The doctors were unable to

cure
her the illness.
19.b)
Cure
meat in salt water for between three and five days.

20.a) Governments are trying to

reduce
pollution.
20.b) The best way to save money is to
reduce
the number of staff.

 

 

pie chart writing sample

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by local authorities in Someland in 1980, 1990 and 2000.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

saw a fall        

45%          

9%    

rose dramatically           

  10%             

40%

Model answer

The charts show how much local authorities spent on a range of services in Someland in three separate years: 1980, 1990 and 2000.

In all three years, the greatest expenditure was on education. But while K-12 education

saw a fall
from 25% in 1980 to only 18% of spending in 2000, higher education remained the largest proportion, reaching
45%
of total spending in 1990 and ending at
40%
in 2000.

Expenditure on health and human resources had increased to 20% by 1990 before decreasing to only
10%
by the end of the period. In contrast, the share of transportation saw an opposite trend. This cost decreased to only 6% of total expenditure in 1990 but
rose dramatically
in 2000 when it represented 22% of the total budget. Similarly, the cost of environmental services saw a rising trend, growing from only 4% to
9%
by 2000.

Overall, higher education constituted the largest cost to local authorities, and while spending increased for transportation and environmental services, there were corresponding drops in expenditure on health and human resources and K-12 education.

(178 words)

40 đề ielts writing task 2

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IELTS – Writing Subjects

Khi học tại Thầy Anh ielts, thầy sẽ  hướng dẫn cách làm bài viết task 2 cũng như gợi ý cho các bài bên dưới.

  1. In many countries where capital punishment has been abolished there has been a corresponding rise in violent crime rates. For this reason, many governments are considering its reintroduction as a form of deterrent. Should Capital Punishment be re-introduced? Discuss.
  2. Television is a very powerful medium of influence over large populations. There are many positive aspects to television. For example, it is an educational tool. However many people feel that it is doing irreparable harm. Present argumentation to highlight your opinion on this matter.
  3. Outdoor recreation such as mountain climbing, camping and hiking bring us closer to nature and are ideal activities to encourage family bonding. Discuss.
  4. The younger generation is up-to-date with new techniques and advances in Science. They are often better able to make important decisions than their parents are. Discuss.
  5. Over the past twenty to thirty years there has been a noticeable trend away from many forms of discipline within the family. A recent survey highlighted the fact that most people feel that parents are too permissive with their children. Discuss.
  6. As a result of countries becoming more and more industrialized, pollution has become a serious problem. Discuss some ways that this children. Discuss.
  7. Overpopulation if unchecked will bring about the destruction of this planet. Discuss ways of controlling this problem.
  8. Many are of the opinion that the Internet is inundating our children with dangerous information. There is however no doubt that the Internet represents great advances in communication and the dissemination of information. Discuss the pros and cons of the Internet.
  9. Salaries paid to employees are an accurate reflection of their value to society. Discuss. In approaching this task, consider in particular salaries paid to nurses, doctors, sports-persons, movie stars, teachers and farmers.

10.Although there is no longer an immediate threat of nuclear war, peace seems as elusive as ever. In order to address this problem, the United Nations should be given a stronger role in global affairs in order to bring about world peace.

11.Good health is a basic human right, however in a growing number of countries today, access to health care depends on socio-economic status. This is discriminatory and should not be the basis for access to good health care. Discuss.

12.Spending money on scientific research should only be approved when there are economic benefits resulting from the research. Discuss.

13.Women have been disadvantaged in the workplace for decades and so they should now receive special assistance in the form of education and incentives, etc. Discuss.

14.’Going on strike’ is commonly used as a catalyst to resolve industrial disputes. Many conservative governments are strongly opposed to this mechanism for bringing about change. Discuss the pros and cons of this action in resolving disputes.

15.Since World War II there has been an increase in cooperation between many Eastern and Western countries. This has led to a desire amongst students to undertake study in foreign countries. Write a brief account of the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.

16.Since reading is important for a good education we should encourage our children to read extensively. However as there is an abundance of undesirable reading matter, there should be heavy censorship to restrict access to it. Discuss.

17.Since private enterprise benefits from a country’s resources (both natural and human) it should be made accountable for maintenance of environmental and social infrastructures.

18.Pollution is a very serious problem today. What level of pollution should we tolerate? Discuss examples of the different types of pollution.

19.What are the effects of global warming? Suggest some recommendations to minimize these effects.

20.Smoking has long been known to cause health problems for smokers, however the effect of passive smoking is becoming an important health issue. Discuss the dangers of smoking to smokers and non-smokers.

21.¡Passive smoking kills. The most vulnerable section of the population are both the unborn and the very young children as their lungs are still developing. For this reason, smoking in public places should be prohibited. Discuss.

22.The level of serious crime is escalating alarmingly. Give some suggestions to control this trend.

23.Most psychologists today believe that a strong sense of parental discipline is necessary to bring up socially well adjusted and self-confident children. Discuss.

24.Although many benefits may result from space exploration, the costs involved are enormous. There is some debate as to whether this money could be more wisely spent to provide for the basic needs of mankind such as food, clean water, contraception etc. For this reason space exploration should be restricted. Discuss.

25.How can we address the problem of the increasing illiteracy trend in many highly developed countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom?

26.How can the ever-increasing gap between rich and poor be narrowed?

27.In countries like Japan stress is becoming a major problem. Suggest some ways to control this trend.

28.Rainforests are a valuable resource and as such we should phase out indiscriminate logging. Discuss.

29.What are the pros and cons of co-educational schooling.

30.Single sex education is better than co-educational schooling. Discuss.

31.Compare the benefits of a vegetarian diet over a conventional Western diet.

32.Forests are the lungs of the earth. Their destruction will accelerate extinction of animals and ultimately mankind. For this reason, logging in the world’s rainforests should be phased out over the next decade. Discuss.
33.Aquariums and wildlife sanctuaries are seen as sources of education and entertainment for families. They are also essential to conduct life-saving research. However there is opposition to confining animals in this way. Discuss some of the arguments for and against the maintenance of zoos.

34.Although education in many developing countries is not compulsory, an effort should be made to ensure that all children between the age of 5 and 15 years attend some form of schooling. Discuss.

35.Tourism is seen as a major industry for many countries. However it tends to have a deleterious effect on the environment and should be strictly monitored. Discuss.

36.Tourism is becoming a good source of revenue to many countries. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of exploiting this resource.

  1. Technology is making it possible to stay at home and work. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.

38.Learning would be improved through the extensive use of computers in the classroom. This is would reduce the number of teachers required which would be an advantage. Discuss.

39.Society is experiencing an increase in many problems such as crime and drug abuse due to urbanization. Give some suggestions to control this trend.

40.Discuss the possible causes for the worldwide increase in crime and violence. What has been the effect of these adverse trends on society?

IELTS SPEAKING PART 2 (SEPT – DEC 2018)

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IELTS SPEAKING PART 2 (SEPT – DEC 2018) 

1.Describe a book you have read recently

You should say:

What it is

What it is about

When you read it for the first time

And explain why you read it

2. Describe someone you have never met but would like to know 

Who he/she is 

Why you like him/ her

Why you want to know more about him/her

3. Describe a place away from home where you stayed

You should say:

Where it was

When you stayed there

What you did there

And explain how you felt when you left it

4. Describe a place you have studied or worked

You should say:

When you went there

Why you went there

How is the place?

5. Describe a time you borrowed something from your family or friend

You should say:

What you borrowed

Who you borrowed it from

What you borrowed it for

And explain why it was useful to you

6. Describe a family business you know

You should say:

What this family business is

How you know about it

And explain why the business is successful

7. Describe a time you looked for information from the internet

You should say:

When you did that

What information you searched

Why you looked for it on the internet

8. Describe an activity you do when you are alone in your free time

You should say:

What is it?

Where do you do it?

Why do you want to do it?

How do you feel when you do it? 

9. Describe a skill you need long time to learn

You should say:

What it is

Where you can learn it

How to learn it

And explain why you need long time to learn it

10. Describe a film or TV show that made you laugh a lot

You should say:

What it was

When it happened

Who was with you?

And explain why it made you laugh

11. Describe a time you were scared

You should say:

When it happened

Where it happened

Why you were scared

How you felt about it

12. Describe an important stage of the plant’s growth 

13. Describe a city you’ve visited that you like

You should say:

Where is it?

When did you go there?

What did you do there?

And explain why you like it

14. Describe a time that someone gave you money as gift

You should say:

Who gave it to you 

When it was given to you

Where it happened 

How you felt about it

15. Describe a time that you took medicine

You should say:

When it happened

Who gave it to you

Why you had it

How you felt about it

16. Describe a good law in your country

You should say:

What the law is

How you first learned about this law

Who benefits from this law (who is affected by this law)

And explain why you think this is a good law

17. Describe a dream you have had

You should say:

When you had this dream

What you saw in the dream

What you did or said in the dream

And explain why you had a dream like that

18. Describe an occasion that you wore formal clothes

You should say:

What occasion it was

When it was

Where it was

and explain why you wore it

19. Describe someone who is very professional

You should say:

Who this person is

Who this person does

How you knew this person

And explain why this person is professional

20. Describe a popular comic actor/ actress you know

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you knew him/her

What comedies he/she performed

And explain why he/she is popular

21. Describe someone who is talkative

You should say:

Who this person is

How you know this person

What this person likes to talk about

How you feel about this person

  1. Describe a time you wore a type of clothes for a special occasion

You should say:

What the occasion was

What you wore

Where you bought the clothes

And what other people at the occasion thought of your clothes

  1. Describe an interesting animal

You should say:

What it looks like

When you saw/knew it for the first time

Where it lives

And explain why it is interesting.

  1. Describe the time when you received your first cellphone 

You should say:

When it was

Where you were

Who gave you the cellphone?

What it was like

How you felt about it.

  1. Describe something important that you lost

You should say:

What is it

Why it is important How did you lose it?

How did you do after losing it?

  1. Describe some useful skills you learned in a math class from your primary school

You should say:

What the skill was

How you learned it

Who taught you

And why it was useful to you

  1. Describe a time that you had to change your plan

You should say:

When this happened

What made you change the plan

What the new plan was

And how you felt about the change.

  1. Describe a happy experience you had before

You should say:

Where you were

When this happened

Who was with you

What you did

And explain why you felt happy about it

  1. Describe a website you like to visit

You should say:

When you found it

What it is about

How often you visit it

Why you like this website.

  1. Describe a magazine you enjoy reading

You should say:

What is it?

How often do you read it

What do you read from it

Why do you like it

  1. Describe a favorite song of yours

You should say

What song is this about

When you listened to this song for the first time

How often you listen to this song

And explain why you like it

  1. Describe something you own that want to replace

You should say:

What is it

Where is it

How you got it

And explain why you want to replace it

  1. Describe a time that you were shopping in a street market

You should say:

When it was

Where it was

What you bought

How you felt about the shopping experience

  1. Describe a party that you joined

You should say:

When it took place

Where it was

Whose party it was

What you did there

And how you felt about the party

  1. Describe a building you like

You should say:

Where it is

What it is used for

What it looks like

And explain why you like or dislike it

  1. Describe a sport that you have watched before and you want to try

You should say:

What it is

When you first watched the sport

What you like about the sport

And explain why you would like to try this sport

37. Describe a competition (talent show, etc) you want to take part in

You should say:

What the competition is

How you knew it

What you need to prepare for it

And explain why you want to attend it

  1. Describe something that can help you concentrate on work or study

You should say:

What it is

How does it help you

What do you think about it

  1. Describe a perfect vacation away from home you would like to have in the future

You should say:

Where you will go

Whom you will go with

When you will go

What you will do there

  1. Describe something interesting that your friend has done but you haven’t done

You should say:

What it is

When did your friend do it

And explain why your friend wants to do it

  1. Describe a time you spend with your friend in your childhood

You should say:

Who is this friend

How did you know about each other

And explain why you describe this time

  1. Describe a trip that you plan to go on in the near future

You should say:

Where this place is

Who would you like to go with

What would you do there and explain why you would like to go there

  1. Describe a trip that you went on by public transportation

You should say:

Where you went

What means of transportation you took

Who you were with

How you felt about the trip

  1. Describe a famous person / celebrity in your country

You should say:

Who this person is

How you know about this person

What sort of life they had before the became famous

How this person became famous

And explain why this person is important

  1. Describe a quiet place you found

You should say:

Where it is.

When you found it.

How you found it.

How often you go there.

What it is like.

How you felt about the place.

  1. Describe an important river/ lake in your country

You should say:

What is this river called?

Where it is

How long/big it is.

  1. Describe an occasion when you must be polite

You should say:

What the occasion was.

Where it was.

Who was with you.

And explain why you had to be polite.

  1. Describe an occasion you helped someone

You should say:

When and where it happened.

Whom you helped.

What you did.

And explain why you felt about it.

  1. Describe an interesting/well-paid job that you want to have in the future

You should say:

What it is

How you can find this job

What qualities it requires

And explain why it is a well-paid job and why you think you will be good at it

Bài mẫu task 1 band 8

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The chart compares the changes that took place between 2001 and 2006 in relation to the percentage of overseas students who graduated from universities in Canada. In 2001, the proportion of students from other countries who graduated in Canada ranged from three percent in Ontario to seven percent in New Brunswick. Nova Scotia had the second highest percentage at 6.5. Five years later, the figures for most provinces had risen by two to three percent, with the exception of Alberta. There, figures fell by one percent to just over four percent. A closer look at the chart reveals that significant growth occurred in New Brunswick, where the figures rose from seven to just under 12 percent. However, the biggest increase took place in British Columbia, where the percentage of graduates more than doubled,  reaching almost 11 percent in 2006. over this five-year period, some parts of Canada experienced a considerable increase in their proportion of overseas graduates, although New Brunswick remained  the province with the highest percentage overall

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