Lời giải ĐỀ THI IELTS 28/07/2018

Lời giải Task 1:

The chart compares the proportion of US citizens living alone from 1850 to 2000 in terms of various age groups.

Overall, it is clear that the percentage of the US population living alone increased over the period in all age groups.  The highest proportion of those who lived alone was among the 55-64 year-olds.

In 1850, figures for three age groups are given.  Just over 2% of those aged 37-46 and those aged 47-54 lived alone, slightly less than 3% for the 55-64 age group. In 1900 the proportion of those living alone in the 37-46 category remained stable, but there were small increases in the figures for the 47–54 and 55-64 year-olds, compared with only 2% of those aged 17-26. 

A new pattern emerged in 1950, with the percentage of those living alone increasing according to age.  The year 2000 then saw a rise in the proportions of people living alone, with the percentage of the 55 -64 year olds almost doubling to 17%, ahead of the 47-54 and 27-36 age groups with 13% and 8% respectively.  While 5% of the 17-26 group lived alone, the figure was higher among the 37-46 year-olds at 7%.

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Written by NgocBach

Lời giải Task 2:

It is true that some people contend that economic growth is the only solution to the global problems of hunger and poverty. Others, however, argue for an end to economic growth in order to conserve our environment. I agree completely with this second view.

Those who see economic growth alone as the sole cure for the tragedy of world hunger and poverty propose one major argument. Only the growth of the economies of the developing countries will provide the poor with the wealth to afford the basic necessities of life. The profits made by corporations who are responsible for this economic growth will trickle down in the form of financial benefits to be enjoyed by the starving and needy. This view has justified the age of imperialism and the destruction of the livelihood of millions in the name of progress.

On the other hand, there are countless examples to support the opposing view that economic growth results in environmental destruction.  Firstly, this is true for developing countries, where lowland rainforests have been cleared and unsustainable agricultural practices introduced to produce cash crops, often for export.  Secondly, it is also true for developed economies.  For example, the continued use of fossil fuels, which provide the energy for growing industrialisation, is causing global warming. This is leading to a rise in sea levels, which will eventually make tens of millions of poor people in Bangladesh homeless.

In conclusion, economic growth which is not sustainable must be stopped. If it is not based on meeting human needs rather than generating profits, such growth will only create more poverty and lead to more hunger in the world by destroying natural resources.

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Written by NgocBach

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Vocabulary

  • to contend [verb]:
    Meaning: to say that something is true (especially in an argument)
    Example: Although Brazil did not win the World Cup, my friend contends that they were the best team.
  • tragedy [noun]:
    Meaning: a very sad event or situation
    Example: It is a tragedy that many children die of starvation in the world today.
  • the basic necessities of life [expression]:
    Meaning: the things which you must have in order to live and survive
    Example: Many people cannot afford the basic necessities of life, such as food and clothing.
  • to trickle down [phrasal verb]:
    Meaning: to spread money from rich people to poor people, through the economic system of a country
    Example: Although the corporation made a lot of money last year, none of this trickled down to its employees.
  • livelihood [noun]:
    Meaning: means of earning money in order to live
    Example: Communities on the island depend on fishing for their livelihood.
  • in the name of [expression]:
    Meaning: used to give a reason for doing something, often when what you are doing is wrong
    Example: Many wars have been fought in the name of religion.
  • countless [adjective]:
    Meaning: very many (too many to be counted)
    Example: I’ve told John countless times, but he still doesn’t remember my phone number.
  • unsustainable [adjective]:
    Meaning: that cannot be continued at the same rate or level
    Example: The use of oil at the present rate is unsustainable – there are reserves only for 20 or 30 more years.
  • cash crops [noun]:
    Meaning: crops grown for selling, not for use by the person who grows them
    Example: The best land in the country is using for growing cash crops like pineapples for export to Europe.
  • to generate [verb]:
    Meaning: to produce or create something
    Example: In order to generate more electricity, the government is providing funding for wind farms.