Lời giải ĐỀ THI IELTS 18/07/2020
Lời giải Task 1:
The table illustrates the number and percentage change of international tourists who arrived in the 8 most popular destinations in 2009 and 2010.
Overall, the number of international tourist arrivals increased in most of the countries, while Germany saw the largest percentage rise.
France had the highest number of arrivals, with 76 million in 2009 and 2010. International tourist numbers, however, increased slightly in the US, Spain, the UK and Italy. In 2009, the figure for arrivals in the US totalled 66 million compared with 55 million in Spain and the UK, and 44 million in Italy. In contrast, the number of international tourists arriving in Turkey, China and Germany increased sharply between these two years. In Turkey, the figure rose by 12 million to reach 45 million in 2010, while in China it also increased by 12 million to 34 million in 2010. There were 11 million arrivals in Germany in 2009, but these rose to 23 million in 2010. In Hong Kong, however, visitor numbers fell from 10 million to 9 million between these years.
The percentage increase in Germany was 109%, almost double the figure for China and over three times the percentage for Turkey.
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Lời giải Task 2:
It is true that in some countries, students are not encouraged to follow a vocational training course. While nobody can deny the need for university graduates, I totally agree that governments should provide funding for more people to qualify as electricians, plumbers or other essential manual workers.
It is essential to continue to allocate resources to university education. In the sciences, there is a growing demand for researchers and professionals in fields such as genetics, medicine and leading-edge technology. Only through university training can school-leavers acquire a good grasp of specialised areas of knowledge. For example, the search for a vaccine to combat the corona virus outbreak shows the need for virologists, statisticians and other academically-trained experts in related areas. In terms of the humanities, universities play a leading role in the formation of those creative individuals who pursue a successful career in literature, drama, the arts and even in the advertising industry.
However, I completely agree with the argument that countries should prioritise expenditure on vocational skills training. Firstly, such workers are vital when, for instance, new buildings are constructed or when existing buildings have to be renovated or simply maintained. Indeed, in many countries, a permanent maintenance staff of skilled tradesmen is employed in hospitals, schools or museums, ensuring the safety of all who use the buildings.Secondly, in some developed countries, there is an existing imbalance in the economy, resulting in graduate unemployment, while at the same time there is a shortage of skilled labour. Governments in those countries need, therefore, to work with employers to ensure that extra vocational training is provided.
In conclusion, vocational training must be high on the agenda of governments to avoid a shortage of practical, skilled employees, while investment should continue in the universities.
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Vocabulary from government:
- to provide funding for
Meaning: to give money to enable something to be done
Example: Providing funding for health care must be a priority of governments.
- to allocate resources to
Meaning: to make money and materials available to do something
Example: If governments allocate more resources to improving public transport, this will reduce the problem of traffic congestion in cities.
- to prioritise expenditure on
Meaning: to put the need to spend money on certain things first
Example: I believe that it is important to prioritise expenditure on medical research in order to save lives.
- high on the agenda
Meaning: something which is among the first things in the list of actions to be taken
Example: The rehabilitation of prisoners must be high on the agenda of prison authorities everywhere.
Vocabulary from technology:
- leading-edge technology
Meaning: the most advanced position in technology
Example: Manufacturers of electronic devices always advertise their products as having the latest leading-edge/cutting-edge technology.
Other vocabulary:
- virologist [noun]:
Meaning: a scientist who studies viruses and the diseases caused by them
Example: In many countries, virologists are working together to find out more about the corona virus.
- the humanities [noun]:
Meaning: the subjects of study that relate to the way people think and behave, for example literature, history and philosophy
Example: She wants to study the humanities at university, specialising in language and literature.
- the arts [noun]:
Meaning: a group of subjects that might include music, painting, drama
Example: Government funding for the arts has enabled theatres and art galleries to remain open.
- tradesman [noun]:
Meaning: a person whose job requires special practical skills, such as a plumber
Example: Their house is being repaired by skilled tradesmen.
Vocabulary from education:
- to have/to acquire a good grasp of something
Meaning: to understand a problem deeply and completely
Example: Children who begin to learn a foreign language in primary school are usually able to acquire a good grasp of the new language quickly.
Vocabulary from work:
- to pursue a successful career
Meaning: to have a series of jobs in a particular area of work, with more responsibility as time passes
Example: While many people wish to pursue a successful career, for others it is more important to find work which is interesting and enjoyable.