Lời giải ĐỀ THI IELTS 24/08/2019
Lời giải Task 1:
The diagram illustrates the different stages in the production of smoked fish.
Overall, the process consists of 12 steps, beginning with catching the fish and ending with the sale of smoked fish in the shops.
First the fish are caught in the sea in big nets, and they are then transported by ship to the port. Next, they are frozen before they are placed in fresh water to thaw. The fish are then cut open and put into a mixture of salt water and yellow colouring.
When the fish are removed from this mixture, they are smoked in a container over burning wood. After this process of smoking is finished, the fish are packed in boxes and frozen. Next, the frozen smoked fish are taken to a cold store, where they remain frozen. Finally, trucks transport the smoked fish from the cold store to fish shops, where they are ready to be sold to the public.
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Written by NgocBach
Lời giải Task 2:
It is true that politicians have a great deal of responsibility for the environmental degradation which is occurring today. While they have the power to limit and even reduce this damage, I disagree completely with the view that individuals can make very little contribution to solving the problem.
Politicians must play a prominent role in protecting the environment. They must allocate resources to creating nature reserves, such as the National Parks in the UK and the USA. In these areas, the government has introduced restrictions on construction and any form of development activity. In terms of global action, politicians must also be active in international bodies, to secure agreement on targets to cut down on carbon emissions and to fight climate change They should also take strong measures against pollution.
On the other hand, individuals can make significant contributions to safeguard the planet. Firstly, each person should reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, for example by using their car less, and saving energy in their home by installing solar panels. Secondly, if everyone buys locally-produced food, this will save food miles. Following a vegan or vegetarian diet and eating organic food will also reduce the environmental impact of humans on the planet. Finally, the green movement relies on the support of individuals to exert pressure on politicians. Individuals should help organisations like Greenpeace or Amazon Watch to campaign for an end to the hunting of wild animals or deforestation.
In conclusion, although politicians have a major responsibility to adopt environmentally-friendly policies, there is much that individuals can do to combat environmental damage by actions in their homes, their neighbourhoods and in supporting global organisations.
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Written by NgocBach
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Vocabulary from the environment:
- 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 cut down on emissions
Meaning: to reduce the amount of gases sent out into the air
Example: People must be made aware of the need to cut down on emissions from their cars if we are to reduce air pollution.
- to fight 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.
- 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.
- food miles
Meaning: Distance food has to travel between where it is grown or made and where it is consumed
Example: We can all reduce our carbon footprint by flying less, and reduce our food miles by buying local products.
- 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.
- environmentally friendly
Meaning: behavior or products that do not harm the environment
Example: We can help to protect the environment by using detergents and cosmetics that are environmentally friendly.
Vocabulary from government:
- 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 introduce restrictions on
Meaning: to limit what people can do or what can happen
Example: The government must introduce restrictions on smoking in public places.
- international bodies
Meaning: organizations which operate in many countries
Example: National governments ought to give funds to international bodies, like the Red Cross and the United Nations, to deal with emergency situations.
- to exert pressure on
Meaning: to use power to influence somebody or something
Example: Environmental organisations should exert pressure on governments to invest in renewable energy projects.
- to campaign for something
Meaning: to take part in a series of activities in order to achieve a specific aim.
Example: People who are concerned about the environment should campaign for stricter controls on pollution.
- to adopt policies
Meaning: to start to use particular policies
Example: In order to deal with traffic congestion, the government must adopt policies to restrict the use of private cars.
Vocabulary from food and diet:
- a vegan diet
Meaning: a diet without any animal products, such as meat, milk or eggs
Example: Many people active in animal rights movements worldwide follow a vegan diet, because they believe that we should not exploit animals.
- a vegetarian diet
Meaning: a diet with no fish or meat
Example: If everyone in the world followed a vegetarian diet, there would be no hunger or starvation.
- organic food
Meaning: produced without using artificial chemicals
Example: The production of organic food causes less damage to the environment and many people also claim that it is more nutritious.
Other vocabulary:
- prominent [adjective]:
Meaning: important or well-known
Example: As a famous dress designer, she was prominent in the fashion industry.
- to safeguard [verb]:
Meaning: to protect something/somebody from loss, harm or damage and to keep safe
Example: The new order from a customer in China will safeguard jobs in the factory.