Lời giải ĐỀ THI IELTS 14/10/2019

Lời giải Task 1:

The table compares the wages earned in Australia by employees in five different sectors in 2006.

Overall, it is clear that there was a very great difference between the maximum and minimum salaries in the Sales sector.  The lowest average wages were in the fields of Education and Travel.

In the Sales sector, it was possible to earn up to AU$216,100, although wages could be as low as AU$27,000.  For this reason, the average salary in Sales was lower than in the Engineering and IT&T sectors, which had annual average wages of around AU$80,000.  While the minimum salaries in Engineering and IT&T were similar at about AU$38,000, the maximum wage in Engineering was more than AU$145,000, compared with just over AU$100,000 in IT&T.

In contrast, the annual salaries in Education and Travel were low, at a maximum of AU$69,000 and AU$67,000 respectively.  These figures were a little more than double the minimum wages.  The average salary in Education was AU$50,000 which was AU$5,000 higher than in the Travel sector.

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Lời giải Task 2:

It is true that the activities of people have provoked an ecological crisis, with the result that many species of plants and animals are on the brink of extinction. While some measures may be effective in alleviating environmental problems, I agree with the view that it is now too late to prevent the destruction of most forms of life on the planet.

On the one hand, there are many efforts which should be supported to limit the enormous environmental degradation resulting from human activity. These efforts include international accords to ban the discharge of chemical waste into rivers and oceans, which kills aquatic life.   NGOs, such as the Worldwide Fund for Nature and Greenpeace, raise funds and public awareness to prevent habitat destruction and protect endangered species. There is a growing movement to develop alternative energy sources, for example wind farms, to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Such steps are just a few of many actions which are being taken to improve the situation.

On the other hand, many consider that the fight against environmental disaster is already lost. Despite all our best efforts in recent years, the climate science is clear. The ice will melt, sea levels will rise and extremes of weather like droughts, floods and hurricanes will increase in regularity. Billions of people will lose their homes or starve as crops fail, and low-lying countries like Bangladesh will disappear from our maps. The oceans are poisoned, filled with toxic waste and plastics which are not bio-degradable. 

In conclusion, although it is vital to take what actions we can to support the green movement, I agree with the view that it is already too late to avoid environmental disaster and possible human extinction.

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Vocabulary from the environment:

  • an ecological crisis
    Meaning: a serious situation that occurs when the environment of a species or a population changes in a way that destabilizes its continued survival
    Example: Environmental degradation caused by human activity is provoking an ecological crisis which threatens our existence.
  • on the brink of extinction
    Meaning: an animal or plant which has almost disappeared from the planet
    Example: Before the captive breeding program in zoos, the giant panda was on the brink of extinction.
  • to alleviate environmental problems
    Meaning: to make bad environmental problems less severe
    Example: Everyone can assist in the effort to alleviate environmental problems in the local community through simple actions such as recycling waste or planting a tree in their garden.
  • environmental degradation
    Meaning: the process or fact of the environment becoming worse
    Example: Africa is a continent in which environmental degradation is evident in the spread of deserts and the extinction of animal species.
  • to discharge chemical waste
    Meaning: to dispose of waste products from chemical processes.
    Example: Nowadays, more and more company and industrial zones have been discharging chemical waste into rivers, causing death to many fish and other aquatic animals.
  • habitat destruction
    Meaning: the process that occurs when a natural habitat, like a forest or wetland, is changed so dramatically by humans that plants and animals which live there.
    Example: The elephant population in the world is declining because of habitat destruction caused by human exploitation of the environment.
  • endangered species
    Meaning: plants or animals that only exist in very small numbers, so that in future they may disappear forever
    Example: One example of an endangered species is the lowland gorilla, which has almost disappeared as a result of the destruction of its forest habitat.
  • alternative energy sources
    Meaning: refers to any energy source that is an alternative to fossil fuel
    Example: Clean energy which does not pollute the Earth can only come from greater reliance on alternative energy sources.
  • wind farms
    Meaning: an area of land on which there are a lot of windmills or wind turbines for producing electricity
    Example: Wind farms should be constructed in mountainous areas or in the sea, close to land.
  • to reduce the dependence/reliance on fossil fuels
    Meaning: to decrease people’s consumption of fossil fuels, like oil, coal or gas.
    Example: Governments must invest heavily in solar and wind energy projects in order to reduce our dependence/reliance on fossil fuels.
  • toxic waste
    Meaning: poisonous, unwanted waste produced by factories
    Example: Many species of fish are endangered as a result of the toxic waste dumped by industries into the rivers and the sea.
  • to be bio-degradable
    Meaning: a substance or chemical that can be changed to a natural harmless state by the action of bacteria
    Example: Most plastics are not biodegradable, and remain as waste products in the environment for thousands of years.
  • the green movement
    Meaning: all the organisations concerned with the protection of the environment
    Example: Individuals should join one of the organisations which form part of the green movement, in order to campaign for changes in official policy on the environment.

Vocabulary from government:

  • non-governmental organizations: NGOs
    Meaning: a charity or association that is independent of government or business
    Example: Individuals could donate money to NGOs to help others in need of food, shelter and medical services.

Other vocabulary:

  • accord [noun]:
    Meaning: a formal agreement between two or more organisations or countries
    Example: The two countries agreed a peace accord yesterday.
  • aquatic [adjective]:
    Meaning: growing, or living on, in or near water
    Example: The river has a large variety of aquatic plants and animals.
  • awareness [noun]:
    Meaning: knowing that something exists and is important
    Example: It is important that people have an awareness of the importance of a healthy diet.