Hướng dẫn làm bài ĐỀ THI IELTS 18/08/2018

Report Plan:

• Paraphrase: shows>compares; in terms of; hosted; between 1980 and 2010.
• Overview/summary paragraph: (1) the number of conferences declined in Cities A and B  (2) contrast rapid increase in the figures for City C.
• Paragraph 3:  City A and City B: compare 1980 numbers; give numbers for 2005, when both cities hosted the same number of international conferences; compare final numbers in 2010.
• Paragraph 4: contrast City C trend and numbers, giving figures for 1980, 1990, 2000 and 2010.

Essay Plan:

• Introduction: (1) refer to the statement in the question (2) state that you think there are both positive and negative aspects of this trend
• Paragraph 2: the internet is useful (1) friends - easy to keep in touch (2) shopping – save time and petrol, look for bargains online (3) work – own working hours, avoid commuting
• Paragraph 3: people need face-to-face contact (1) false virtual friendships – e.g. paedophiles (2) clothes, books – better to buy in shops (3) work – personal contact with colleagues – creativity, avoid misunderstandings
• Conclusion:  there are both positive and negative aspects.