Lời giải ĐỀ THI IELTS 19/03/2019
Lời giải Task 1:
The plans illustrate the growth of the coastal town of Portland in the years 1950 and 2007.
Overall, it is clear that the area of grassland in 1950 was cleared to make way for new developments in 2007. Also, the road network was extended over the period.
In 1950, the south of Portland was grassland. However, in 2007 this area was occupied by a cinema and a row of shops on the west of the main road, and by another row of shops and two rows of houses on the east side of the main road. Smaller roads connected these developments to the existing main road.
The industrial area in the north-west of the town in 1950 was replaced by a park and an adjacent swimming pool in 2007. There was also a new multi-storey car park next to the swimming pool, replacing the car park located in the north-east of the town in1950. The main road was extended, providing access to a new marina for yachts by 2007, and new apartments, overlooking the marina.
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Lời giải Task 2:
It is true that in some countries there is a shortage of students opting for science courses. While it is necessary to identify the possible causes of this trend, it is also necessary to predict the effects on society.
I believe that there are at least two major causes of the lack of appeal of science subjects. Firstly, many schools and college are behind the times and have been slow to dismiss traditional ideas that girls should not study science. This sexist attitude regards the study of science as a traditional male preserve, thus it is time for university science faculties to abolish selection procedures based on gender.Secondly, subjects such as business and management are attracting growing numbers of students. Many young people consider that the job prospects in these areas offer the greatest financial rewards and the best chance to move up the career ladder.
There will be serious effects on society if more students do not choose to study science subjects. In terms of the environment, one result will be a lack of trained professionals to find solutions to urgent problems, such as the need to conduct research into alternative energy sources and to help society to achieve sustainable development. For example, more scientists will be necessary to lead the fight against climate change and to meet the enormous challenge of global warming. From the perspective of health, another outcome could be a lack of qualified researchers to search for a cure for life-threatening conditions, such as the increase in degenerative illnesses like Alzheimer’s disease, as people live longer.
In conclusion, some causes of this problem can be identified, and the serious effects on society must not be underestimated.
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Keyword
Vocabulary from communication and personality:
- behind the times
Meaning: refers to a person who is old-fashioned and has not adopted certain modern customs, beliefs, or behaviors
Example: He was angry when they said that his accounting methods were behind the times because he did not use computer software.
Vocabulary from traditional versus modern:
- to dismiss traditional ideas
Meaning: to decide that traditional ideas are not important and not worth considering anymore
Example: Although the views of older people may sometimes seem unhelpful in today’s world, we should not dismiss all traditional ideas as irrelevant.
Vocabulary from gender:
- sexist attitudes
Meaning: beliefs that women should be treated unfairly because of their gender
Example: In developed countries, sexist attitudes in the workplace are no longer tolerated by employers or employees.
- a traditional male preserve
Meaning: to be exclusively reserved for men
Example: In British society, some social and sports clubs were traditional male preserves which women were not allowed to enter.
- selection procedures based on gender
Meaning: the act of choosing someone according to their gender.
Example: The selection of university students should be based on merit, and it would be both impractical and unfair to change to a selection procedure based on gender.
Vocabulary from work:
- job prospects
Meaning: the chances of being successful and having more opportunities at work
Example: People with qualifications and experience usually have the best job prospects.
- to move up the career ladder
Meaning: a series of stages by which you can make progress in your career
Example: Ambitious employees look for a job in which there is a chance to move up the career ladder.
Vocabulary from the environment:
- 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.
- to achieve sustainable development
Meaning: economic development that is achieved without depleting natural resources
Example: Organic methods must be introduced everywhere in order to achieve sustainable development in agriculture.
- to fight against climate change
Meaning: To try to prevent changes in climate patterns, such as rainfall, temperature and winds.
Example: Unless we consume less of the Earth’s natural resources, it will be impossible to fight climate change and safeguard our future.
- global warming
Meaning: the process by which the Earth is getting hotter, as a result of the greenhouse effect – in particular the increase in carbon dioxide in the air.
Example: Perhaps the major environmental challenge which faces humanity today is global warming, because it threatens our survival.
Vocabulary from health:
- to search for a cure
Meaning: the process of looking for a way to make a sick person healthy again
Example: It is the responsibility of governments to enable doctors to search for a cure for diseases by providing adequate funding.
- life-threatening conditions
Meaning: illnesses which are likely to kill somebody
Example: Great advances have been made in the treatment of life-threatening conditions such as cancer and heart disease.
- a degenerative illness
Meaning: an illness that becomes worse as time passes
Example: Breakthroughs in medical science are providing more effective treatment for degenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Other vocabulary:
- to opt for [phrasal verb]:
Meaning: to choose to take – or not to take – a particular course of action
Example: She hesitated for a long time before she finally opted for a career in music.
- to abolish [verb]:
Meaning: to officially end a law, a system or an institution
Example: The government passed a new law to abolish slavery.
- to underestimate [verb]:
Meaning: to not realize how good, strong, determined somebody (or something) really is
Example: The general realized that he had underestimated the size and strength of the enemy.
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Vocabulary from communication and personality:
- behind the times
Meaning: refers to a person who is old-fashioned and has not adopted certain modern customs, beliefs, or behaviors
Example: He was angry when they said that his accounting methods were behind the times because he did not use computer software.
Vocabulary from traditional versus modern:
- to dismiss traditional ideas
Meaning: to decide that traditional ideas are not important and not worth considering anymore
Example: Although the views of older people may sometimes seem unhelpful in today’s world, we should not dismiss all traditional ideas as irrelevant.
Vocabulary from gender:
- sexist attitudes
Meaning: beliefs that women should be treated unfairly because of their gender
Example: In developed countries, sexist attitudes in the workplace are no longer tolerated by employers or employees. - a traditional male preserve
Meaning: to be exclusively reserved for men
Example: In British society, some social and sports clubs were traditional male preserves which women were not allowed to enter. - selection procedures based on gender
Meaning: the act of choosing someone according to their gender.
Example: The selection of university students should be based on merit, and it would be both impractical and unfair to change to a selection procedure based on gender.
Vocabulary from work:
- job prospects
Meaning: the chances of being successful and having more opportunities at work
Example: People with qualifications and experience usually have the best job prospects.
- to move up the career ladder
Meaning: a series of stages by which you can make progress in your career
Example: Ambitious employees look for a job in which there is a chance to move up the career ladder.
Vocabulary from the environment:
- 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.
- to achieve sustainable development
Meaning: economic development that is achieved without depleting natural resources
Example: Organic methods must be introduced everywhere in order to achieve sustainable development in agriculture.
- to fight against climate change
Meaning: To try to prevent changes in climate patterns, such as rainfall, temperature and winds.
Example: Unless we consume less of the Earth’s natural resources, it will be impossible to fight climate change and safeguard our future.
- global warming
Meaning: the process by which the Earth is getting hotter, as a result of the greenhouse effect – in particular the increase in carbon dioxide in the air.
Example: Perhaps the major environmental challenge which faces humanity today is global warming, because it threatens our survival.
Vocabulary from health:
- to search for a cure
Meaning: the process of looking for a way to make a sick person healthy again
Example: It is the responsibility of governments to enable doctors to search for a cure for diseases by providing adequate funding.
- life-threatening conditions
Meaning: illnesses which are likely to kill somebody
Example: Great advances have been made in the treatment of life-threatening conditions such as cancer and heart disease.
- a degenerative illness
Meaning: an illness that becomes worse as time passes
Example: Breakthroughs in medical science are providing more effective treatment for degenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Other vocabulary:
- to opt for [phrasal verb]:
Meaning: to choose to take – or not to take – a particular course of action
Example: She hesitated for a long time before she finally opted for a career in music.
- to abolish [verb]:
Meaning: to officially end a law, a system or an institution
Example: The government passed a new law to abolish slavery.
- to underestimate [verb]:
Meaning: to not realize how good, strong, determined somebody (or something) really is
Example: The general realized that he had underestimated the size and strength of the enemy.