Lời giải ĐỀ THI IELTS 03/11/2018
Lời giải Task 1:
Lời giải Task 2:
It is true that computer technology is now less expensive and more accessible than ever before. As a result of these advances in technology, working or studying from home has become a realistic option. While I accept that there are both positive and negative aspects, I would argue that it is on the whole a positive development.
On the one hand, there are some disadvantages of working or studying at home. In terms of physical well-being, sitting for hours glued to a computer screen may carry more potential health risks, such as eye strain or headaches caused by waves from computers or wifi devices. From the perspective of personal development, employees or students in isolation are less likely to have social skills, compared with those who acquire knowledge and experience through personal contact with colleagues. This will almost inevitably make it more difficult to enhance their level of job performance or to be stimulated in their studies. These negative aspects cannot be overlooked.
On the other hand, I believe that the computer is an invaluable tool for work or study in a home environment. Firstly, an immense amount of time and expense is saved when it is no longer necessary to travel to a place of work or study. Staying at home eliminates commuting times, and work or study can be fitted around family commitments. Secondly, working online from home opens up new opportunities to earn a living. For example, lamchame.com is one of the biggest websites in Vietnam, where housewives can sell products and make a profit. Finally, distance learning online enables many students to gain qualifications at a fraction of the cost of attending university.
In conclusion, although there are some negative points, I consider that this development is largely positive.
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Vocabulary from technology:
- advances in technology
Meaning: the improvement or development in technology
Example: Recent advances in medical technology are making a great contribution to the search for a cure for Aids.
Vocabulary from health:
- to carry more potential health risks
Meaning: to have effects which could be bad for one’s health.
Example: Getting pregnant after 35 years of age carries more potential health risks.
Vocabulary from communication:
- to have social skills
Meaning: to have the personal skills required for successful communication and interaction
Example: In all jobs which involve dealing with the public, it is important to have good social skills.
Vocabulary from work:
- to acquire knowledge and experience
Meaning: to gain knowledge or experience by your own efforts or behavior
Example: Some school leavers prefer to acquire experience working in a chosen profession rather than entering university. - to enhance the level of job performance
Meaning: to boost your job productivity
Example: The pay increase will encourage the workers to enhance their level of job performance. - to earn a living
Meaning: Meaning: to earn money to support yourself and/or your family
Example: I used to earn a living as a teacher, but now I sell used cars.
Vocabulary from transport:
- commuting times
Meaning: the time taken travelling to and from work
Example: Firms should introduce flexible working hours to cut the commuting times of employees.
Other vocabulary:
- realistic [adjective]:
Meaning: sensible, appropriate and possible to achieve
Example: A score of 60% in the exam is a realistic target. - to be glued to something [expression]:
Meaning: to be very close to something and to give it all your attention
Example: John was glued to the television during the World Cup finals. - to overlook [verb]:
Meaning: to see something wrong or bad, but to ignore it.
Example: Teachers cannot overlook bad behavior in the classroom. - invaluable [adjective]:
Meaning: extremely useful
Example: This book is invaluable for students of mathematics. - to fit around [phrasal verb]:
Meaning: to be able to combine with a routine or schedule
Example: He was able to fit his studies around his career in music.