IELTS tổng hợp bí kíp ôn thi

Mình vừa chữa bài cho học sinh, thấy bạn viết câu như này khi mở bài:
"There is a heated controversy about ..."
Các bạn đừng bắt chước cách mở bài này nhé, vì nó rất kệch cỡm và ko phù hợp với IELTS. Vấn đề được hỏi trong IELTS đâu có đến mức
là "heated controversy" Biểu tượng cảm xúc smile
Thay vì vậy, hãy viết:
"An often debated topic is ..."
"There is a body of opinion that ..."
"It is argued that ..."
Đó là những cách mở bài rất lành trong IELTS WRITING

IELTS SHARE #80: 8 CÁCH NHẤN MẠNH TRONG WRITING VÀ SPEAKING
Người bản xứ thường hay sử dụng cách nói nhấn mạnh, ví dụ như khi viết 1 bản báo cáo, e-mail, khi đang thuyết trình, trình bày trong 1
cuộc họp, hay đưa ra quan điểm, lời đề nghị, …
Trong bài thi IELTS cả Speaking và Writing đều hỏi về ‘Opinion’ của thí sinh nên các bạn chú ý các cấu trúc sau để trình bày ý kiến trong
bài thi thật hoàn hảo nhé.
1. Using list of three [Liệt kê 3 ý]
Đây là kỹ thuật có tác dụng khá tốt trong việc tạo ấn tượng và làm cho câu văn dễ nhớ hơn. Đối với các ý dài, ta có thể sử dụng các từ nối
như First(ly), Second(ly), và Third(ly) hoặc Finally.
Ví dụ:
The training programme was a great success. Firstly, it was practical; secondly, it was effective; and thirdly, and most importantly, it gave
us the best value for our money.
2. Using two contrasting ideas [So sánh, đối lập hai ý]
Cách sử dụng các từ có cùng dạng cấu trúc ngữ pháp để so sánh hai ý khác nhau và đối lập nhau cũng là 1 cách để nhấn mạnh. Đây là kỹ
thuật thường được các diễn giả và chính trị gia sử dụng.
Ví dụ:
We should look at what we do well and what we need to improve.
3. Using superlative forms [Sử dụng dạng so sánh bậc nhất]
The most…, the best…, etc. thường được sử dụng với các cách diễn đạt như (one of the) …in the world, in the country, hoặc với ever.
Ví dụ:
It is one of the best white-goods manufacturers in the world.
It was the most innovative training session I’d ever attended.

4. Using interesting or extreme adjectives [Sử dụng các tính từ mạnh]
Nếu muốn nhấn mạnh ý khi viết hoặc nói, sử dụng nhiều tính từ hoặc các tính từ mạnh sẽ lôi cuốn người đọc, người nghe hơn là sử dụng
các tính từ thông thường như good, bad, nice, difficult… Ví dụ:
turbulent/ volatile markets (changeable)
versatile general managers (flexible)
in the pejorative sense of the world (negative)
a challenging problem (difficult)
5. Emphasising a negative statement [Nhấn mạnh mệnh đề phủ định]
Sử dụng các cách diễn đạt anything but + tính từ diễn đạt ý trái ngược với điều muốn nói tới
Sử dụng các cách diễn đạt như whatsoever/ at all
Sử dụng các mệnh đề mang ý phủ định hoặc so sánh với các mệnh đề mang ý khẳng định hoặc sử dụng It isn’t/ wasn’t…
Ví dụ:
This course is anything but challenging. (It’s too easy.)
The student didn’t do any homework whatsoever/ at all.
It isn’t what you know, it’s who you know.


6. Cleft sentences [Câu chẻ]
Cleft nghĩa là “chẻ”. Trong 1 câu chẻ, thông tin được phân chia thành hai mệnh đề hoặc phần, mỗi phần có động từ riêng. Câu chẻ được
dùng để nhấn mạnh điều mà bạn muốn nói tới. Ví dụ:
I’d like to talk about our latest training programme.
=> What I’d like to talk about is our latest training programme.
They make cheap products. They don’t produce good-quality products.
=> They make cheap products. What they don’t do is produce good-quality ones.
Company A bought Company B.
=> It was Company A that bought Company B.
7. Inversion [Đảo ngữ]
1 dạng thức của câu chẻ là đảo ngữ, hay là thay đổi vị trí của trợ động từ/ động từ và chủ ngữ. Cách diễn đạt nhấn mạnh thường được sử
dụng: Not only… (but) also…
He is extremely successful. He’s also a nice guy.

=> Not only is he extremely successful, (but) he is also a nice guy.
They won the contract. They got government funding too.
=> Not only did they win the contract, (but) they also got government funding.
8. Các dạng thức nhấn mạnh khác
Các cách diễn đạt với trạng từ như above all, indeed, actually, in fact, to say the least… cũng được dùng với ý nghĩa nhấn mạnh điều muốn
nói. Ví dụ:
The company wasn’t doing well, to say the least. (The company was doing very badly.)
In fact, that brings me to my next point.
Their development programme was, above all, highly practical.
1 bài IELTS Writing Task 1 vô cùng giống với đề thi Task 1 (90%) ngày 29/8/2015. Cả nhà tham khảo nhé Biểu tượng cảm xúc heart
➤ Bài viết của IELTS VIETOP
The given figures reveal time spent on house chores by each gender in Great Britain
In general, expectedly, women spend twice as much time on housework as men, which is displayed in 4 out of 6 categories
In terms of kitchen’s tasks, it takes women about one hour and a quarter to cook, bake and clean up, while their counterpart spend merely
half of their time on the duty. It is also reported that clothes-related tasks are of women’s responsibility rather than men’s, which account
roughly half an hour per day for women whereas men seemingly ignore these tasks.
Regarding heavy tasks like gardening, pet care and maintenance odd jobs, men tend to spend more of their time. Those tasks take up about
30 and 50 minutes of males’ time as compared to just 10 and 20 minutes spent by women.
Tidying jobs and taking care of children are also female’s priorities, which takes them almost an hour per day each while it takes men only a
third of that time daily.

IELTS speaking and writing Corner


[SPEAKING tip 1]. Cách trả lời 1 câu hỏi speaking ko biết trả lời Biểu tượng cảm xúc pacman . Part 3 là phần khó nhất và là phần quyết
định bandscore có trên 7 ko. Vậy nếu gặp 1 câu hỏi khoai thì nên làm gì. Sau đây mình xin bày ra 1 vài mẹo cơ bản để giải quyết vấn đề:
1/ Quan trọng nhất là phải nghe kĩ câu hỏi, đề yêu câu gì để tránh lạc đề. Ví dụ đề bài hỏi mình: What do you do to keep fit? thì ko hoàn
toàn tương đương với What do Vietnamese people do to keep fit? Mặc dù bạn có thể chém gió nội dung câu trả lời mình nhưng phải đảm
bảo nó ko đi quá xa Biểu tượng cảm xúc smile
2/ 1 cách trả lời cho các câu hỏi part 3 là bắt đầu bằng từ: It depends. Quan trọng là phải nghĩ thật nhanh trong đầu là depend on cái gì. Khi

làm được chuyện này thì mọi việc đơn giản rất nhiều. Ta sẽ liệt kê bằng cách đưa ví dụ và dẫn chứng. Ví dụ part 3 của đề describe a gift that
you took a long time to choose có các câu:
a/ How do you usually choose gifts for people?
b/ Do you think it is better to choose a useful gift?
c/ How to choose a gift for people who already have a lot of things?
Chưa biết gì cứ nói It depends on: admin sẽ làm mẫu 1 câu nhé, các câu còn lại tương tự. Bây giờ sẽ nghĩ coi depends on gì để nói nhé:
Case 1: It depends on how close i am to the person who receives the gift
>> If that person is a close friend of mine, i wont hesitate to spend a bit more on some luxurious items like a brand-new t-shirt or a pair of
shoes. Otherwise, for those acquaintances or whom i have only made friends with, i gather that a bunch of flowers or a dessert will do the
job well.
Case 2: It depends on my pocket money
>> Since i am a student and have much stuff to spend money on. i will lavish on some expensive gifts for my intimate friends or family
members when i have decent amounts of money. However, when i am on a tight budget, i will only buy them something inexpensive but
with sentimental value like a bunch of flowers or a cake
Case 3: It depends on their tastes and personality
>> Typically, i do some investigation into the recipient's tastes and needs before i reach the buying decision. For example, a person keen on
hi-tech would like to receive an Ipad or Iphone :)), those fashionistas would be fond of a elegant pair of sandals, or those hardworking
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Đây chỉ là 1 tip nhỏ cũng chưa nói được điều gì nhưng mình thấy cũng hữu ích lắm rồi, bữa nào sẽ chỉ cách nói câu gì như thế nào nhé. Hẹn
gặp trong thời gian sớm nhất

IBEST - IELTS
[IELTS SPEAKING] Part 2: Describe a culture
QUESTION:
Describe a foreign culture that you like. You should say
• what culture it is and how you know about it
• what differences there are between that culture and your own
• and why you like that foreign culture.
MODEL ANSWER:
1. Which culture and how I know about it:

I'm going to talk about France and French culture. I know France quite well because it was the first foreign country that I visited as a child.
I've been on several family holidays there, and I lived and worked in Paris for a while after finishing university.
2. Cultural differences:
The first thing that comes to my mind when I think about France is the bread! I love the fact that French people buy fresh baguettes every
morning, usually from small local bakeries or 'patisseries'; it makes a change from the loaves of sliced bread that most of us buy from the
supermarket here in the UK. One slightly negative difference I noticed in Paris is that Parisians don't seem to make friends with their work
colleagues to the same extent as we do here.
3. What I like about it
I really like the café culture in France. You can always find somewhere interesting to sit and have a coffee and chat to friends or just watch
the world go by. I actually put on a bit of weight when I lived in France because I got into a habit of having a croissant or a cake in every
nice café that I found. Another thing I could mention is that the last time I went to France on holiday, I played a game called ‘boules’ every
day. The game consists in throwing metal balls as close to a target ball as possible. It’s the perfect game for a relaxing afternoon when the
weather’s hot.


#IBESTSpeaking

Tự học IELTS 8.0
-Tiêu chí COHERENCE và COHESION trong IELTS WritingCoherence: tính mạch lạc (giữa ý nọ và ý kia), cohesion là tính liên kết (giữa cấp độ các câu). Có thể các bạn đã biết đây là 1 trong 4 tiêu chí
chấm thi trong IELTS Writing test. Mình thấy đa phần các bạn học sinh đều hiểu rất mơ hồ về tiêu chí chấm này, nhiều bạn còn nghĩ rằng
COHERENCE và COHESION là 1. Mình quote lại nội dung mail trao đổi của mình với 1 giám khảo IELTS ở Trung quốc. Thầy đấy đã
giải thích cụ thể 2 tiêu chí này. Mọi người lưu về để tham khảo nhé. Vô cùng có ích đấy
1) “Coherence” means, in general, “understandability”, especially how understandable your essay is as a whole, that is, as a logical
argument to justify an opinion. To do this, you need to state your ideas clearly, organize your ideas logically and show examples where the
reader might have trouble knowing exactly what you mean so that the reader feels he or she fully understands everything you are trying to
express. (You don’t need examples of simple things – the reader is supposed to be an educated person, such as your university lecturer.)
If you make a lot of grammar and/or vocabulary errors, errors that are not just small errors but bad enough to make it difficult to understand
your meaning, this will affect not only your grammar and vocabulary scores but also, to some extent, your coherence score.
And if you have no idea or very few ideas, it is difficult to write a very coherent answer. Erroneous ideas (such as misunderstanding the
meaning of the question words) also damage the coherence of your answer.

2) “Cohesion” is an aspect of language that helps to make the language more coherent. Cohesion concerns the linkage of your ideas or, the
language you use to link your sentences. Mostly, good cohesion is achieved by beginning sentences and paragraphs with certain
“connecting words and phrases” such as. “On the other hand”. This linkage of ideas helps the ideas that you write “flow”, making them
easier to follow.
IELTS speaking and writing Corner đã thêm 2 ảnh mới.
[OPINION]: Đây là bài viết của hs đầu tiên mà ad dạy.a ấy quá giỏi. Nghe bảo a ấy đọc các bài reading IELTS, học vocab và viết được vậy
đó. Mn nghĩ sao, đi thi viết vậy cũng quá khó nhỉ. Cần chút nhận xét :))
p/s: leads>>led; cardiovascular>> ~+diseases;... còn lỗi mới đọc lại

Nguyễn Khắc Thức
IELTS WRITING test in 8-8


task 1 line graph
task 2 some people say that prisoners become good citizens later. OTher suggest that they are the best people to teach school students about
the danger of commiting a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Vừa rồi mình send collocation on Crime via Email. Mình tin những tài liệu như vậy sẽ giúp các bạn tự tjn hơn Task 2 cũng như
Vocabulary Biểu tượng cảm xúc smile Có bạn nào chưa nhận ko?
IBEST - IELTS
[IELTS SPEAKING] Part 1: TOYS topic
1. Do you play with toys when you were a child?
Yes, of course. I enjoyed playing with toys when I was small. I think all children do.
2. What kinds of toys did you like?
I was attracted by dolls, cars and stuffed animal toys. My bed was full of stuffed chicken, bear, panda toys and I always thought that they
would protect me when I was sleeping.
3. In your country, do boys and girls play with the same types of toys?
Not really. I think boys prefer playing with boy toys like cars, robots.. and girls would choose Barbie dolls, stuffed animals... However,
some boys and girls like to play the same things and enjoy playing together.
4. Do you think that toys help children to learn?
Well, it depends on types of toys they play with. Violence toys such as plastic swords or sticks would make them familiar with violent

actions. If we provide them suitable toys, toys will be a good way to encourage children to use their imagination and creativity.
5. How? (related to question number 4)
Well, it is a fact that sometimes with even simple toys, children can use their imagination to create situations or invent games and rules. For
example, they use colorful wooden bars to form a lot of things, even a castle.
Writing Practice for High-Scoring IELTS
TỪ VỰNG IELTS 22000
4. Despotic / 64: [ adj ]
/ des'pɔtɪk/
= Of a despot (a monarch having absolute power); domineering; dictatorial; tyrannical.
( Thuộc về nhà độc tài _1 vị vua có quyền hành tuyệt đối; áp đảo thống trị, độc đoán.)
Ex: The American colonists revolted against the despotic governement of King George III.
( Những người dân định cư tại Mỹ đã nổi dậy chống lại chính quyền độc tài của vua George đệ tam.)
5. Dispute / 64: [ n, v ] / dɪs'pju:t /
= Argue about; debate; declare not true; call in question; oppose.
( Lý luận, biện bác; tranh luận, tuyên bố là ko đứng; đặt thành vấn đề; đối lập.)
Ex: Charley disputed my answer to problem 9 until I showed him definite proof that I was right.
( Charley tranh cãi về trả lời của tôi cho vấn đề số 9, cho đến khi tôi chỉ cho anh ta thấy bằng chứng rõ ràng là tôi đúng.)
6. Edifice / 64: [ n ] / 'edɪfɪs /
= Building, especially a large or impressive building.
( Cao ốc, nhất là cao ốc lớn và đồ sộ.)
Ex: The huge edifice under construction near the airport will be a modern hotel.
( Tòa nhà khổng lồ đang xây cất gần sân bay sẽ là 1 khách sạn hiện đại.)
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IELTS speaking and writing Corner
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8/8/2015: Sample answer with vocabs. Study well
Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people think that having these people to give a talk to school
students is the best way to tell them about dangers of committing a crime. Do you agree or disagree?

Luyện Ielts Writing & Speaking theo từng mục tiêu
Extreme climate: khí hậu rất rõ ràng trong các mùa
Freezing: lạnh cóng
Boiling hot: nóng sôi người
Cope with: đương đầu, đối mặt
To be cooped up inside: ru rú ở nhà :))
Feel down: cảm thấy chán nản
Get soaked to the skin: ướt như chuột lột ( đúng với thời tiết hiện tại của chúng ta quớ:))
Dismal & overcast: âm u, xám xịt
Cool down: hạ nhiệt
Can't stand: ko thể chịu đc
Catch a cold: bị cảm
------ bring a raincoat with u to avoid getting soaked to the skin -----

IELTS SHARE


6 điểm cần tránh giúp bạn có bài thi IELTS Speaking đạt kết quả tốt hơn.
1. Đừng học thuộc câu trả lời
Nhiều người cho rằng cách tốt nhất để đạt điểm cao trong phần thi IELTS Speaking là học thuộc lòng câu trả lời mẫu có sẵn. Nhận định này
hoàn toàn sai lầm vì giám khảo sẽ dễ dàng nhận ra câu trả lời của bạn là học thuộc và sẽ hỏi thêm nhiều câu hỏi khó hơn. Khi đó, điểm số
tối đa của bài thi thường chỉ đạt tới đa 6.0
2. Đừng lo lắng vì ý kiến của giám khảo
“Always remember: Your opinion is not fact. It’s just an opinion” – Luôn nhớ rằng: Ý kiến ko phải là sự thật. Ý kiến chỉ là ý kiến”.
Điều này cũng đúng với bài thi IELTS của bạn. Giám khảo sẽ ko quá chú ý đến ý kiến của bạn, họ chỉ chú ý cách diễn đạt và khả năng trình
bày của bạn – Trong thang điểm Speaking IELTS chỉ dựa trên 4 tiêu chí: Trôi chảy (Fluency and Coherence), Vốn từ vựng (Lexical
resource), Ngữ pháp (Grammatical range and accuracy) và Phát Âm (Pronunciation).
3. Đừng dùng quá nhiều từ vựng khó
Những từ vựng quá phức tạp và học thuật trong bài thi nói là ko thực sự cần thiết. Ví dụ, bạn dùng các từ nối quá trang trọng như

“conversely”, “Nevertheless”, “To put it briefly” phần trả lời của bạn sẽ giảm tính chất tự nhiên của 1 hội thoại thông thường. Bên cạnh đó,
việc thể hiện bạn biết quá nhiều từ vựng mà ko thực sự hiểu toàn bộ nghĩa của từ sẽ làm bạn mất điểm.
Lời khuyên của 1 examiner là hãy dùng quy tắc 100%: Nếu bạn ko chắc chắn 100% về nghĩa và loại từ, đừng sử dụng nó.
4. Đừng cố thể hiện khả năng về ngữ pháp
Cũng tương tự như phần trên, lời khuyên dành cho bạn là ko nên sử dụng những cáu trúc ngữ pháp mà bạn ko chắc chắn 100% là nó đúng.
Viêc sử dụng quá nhiều cấu trúc phức tạp để thể hiện đôi khi mang lại kết quả ngược lại. 1 số thì như future perfect continuous (tương lai
hoàn thành tiếp diễn), past perfect continuous (quá khứ hoàn thành tiếp diễn),… thường dư thừ và ko phù hợp trong văn nói. Nghĩ trước về
các cấu trúc ngữ pháp mình thường dùng để nói theo chủ đề như:
• Đưa ra ý kiến: In my opinion, In my point of view
• Đưa ra nhận định trái chiều: but, however, although, while, whereas
• Nhấn mạnh: Actually, truly, really
• Từ đệm: so on, also, maybe
5. Đừng giữ im lặng quá lâu
Lời khuyên là ban hãy nói tự nhiên nhất vì bạn sẽ mất 0,5 điểm để giữ im lặng trong 10 giây. Ko dễ để 1 người ko có ngôn ngữ chính là
tiếng anh nói lưu loát trong 3 – 4 phút. Vì thế, bạn cần tập luyện cho bài thi trước đó. Trong tình huống bạn chưa thực sự nghĩ ra cây trả lời,
đơn giản bạn chỉ cần thể hiện rằng mình chưa có kinh nghiệm và hiểu biết về vấn đề này. Giám khảo luôn chấp nhận 1 câu trả lời như: “I
don’t have much knowledge of this subject, but I think…” hoặc “I’m not really sure, but if I had to say…” và đưa ra nhận định của bản thân
bạn.
6. Đừng quá áp lực trước thái độ của giám khảo
Trong phần thi speaking, 1 giám khảo chuyên nghiệp là là 1 người nghe khách quan nhất. Giám khảo sẽ ko nhắc bạn nếu bạn nói quá nhanh
hay quá nhỏ, họ chỉ nhắc bạn khi bạn trả lời ko đúng mục tiêu câu hỏi. Trên thực tế, giám khảo sẽ cho phép bạn mắc lỗi và ko bao giờ nhận
xét tại chỗ. Vì thế, tự chủ trong bài nói của chính mình và đừng áp lực trước thái độ của giám khảo.
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IBEST - IELTS
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[IELTS WRITING] Task 1:
The bar chart below shows the numbers of men and women attending various evening courses at an adult education centre in the year 2009.
The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants.
MODEL ANSWER:
The bar chart gives us information about male and female attendees at the evening adult courses in the year 2009, while the pie chart shows

the proportions of mature students in terms of ages.
In general, women seemed to dominate in all classes, except for the Sculpture course which had more men than women. Besides, the
courses were more attractive to older adults, particularly the 50 or over aged group.
Women tended to attend evening classes of drama, painting and language more than men. The numbers of female adults in the drama and
language courses doubled the ones of males, with 20 and 40 females in comparison to 10 and 20 males respectively. In the painting class,
there is only a small difference of 5 between the numbers of women and men. Sculpture course, on the contrary, consisted of more men
with only 5 women.
It can be seen from the pie chart that the older people got, the higher percentages of them participated in the adult classes. Only 5% were
below 20 years old , while the 20-29 and the 30-39 aged people constitute 11% and 16% respectively. Approximately a quarter of courses
were people aged from 40 to 49 (26%) and the number of adults aged 50 upwards accounted for the proportion of 42%.
Overall, women tended to take part in evening adult classes more than men, and people aged 50 and over 50 were more interested in joining
such courses than others.
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[Bài mẫu đề thật ngày 01/08/2015]
Tips cho Task 2: Khi viết Task 2, ngoài topic ra, các bạn phải luôn bám sát vào controlling idea để tránh lạc đề, như trong trường hợp này là
"at an ever-increasing rate".
Mà các bạn có muốn mình viết 1 bài về TOPIC và CONTROLLING IDEA ko nhỉ? Biểu tượng cảm xúc grin
Vẫn theo thông lệ, sau đây là các cụm từ hữu ích:
- end up running out of resources: rốt cục là sẽ cạn kiệt các tài nguyên
- the existence of our species: sự tồn tại của loài người (our species là loài chúng ta, ở đây phải hiểu là loài người nhen các bạn)
- on the verge of being extinct: trên bờ vực tuyệt chủng (các bạn có thể dùng cụm từ on the verge trong nhiều trường hợp lắm, vd: on the
verge of bankcruptcy: trên bờ vực phá sản)
- an uncertain future: 1 tương lai bất định
- green areas: các vùng/khu vực cây xanh
- energy-saving products: sản phẩm tiết kiệm năng lượng
- sustainable development: sự phát triển bền vững

Tự học IELTS 8.0

1 số bạn có thắc mắc là có được dùng "I" trong bài Writing test ko ?
Ý kiến của những giám khảo ielts mình hỏi thì đều được dùng. Cựu giám khảo IELTS là Simon cũng có bài trả lời rõ ràng về vấn đề này.
Mọi người tham khảo ở đây nhé:
"IELTS Advice: misinformation!
This week someone asked me a question which included the following statement:
Some examiners do not agree with the use of "I" in the writing test.


My question is: who are these examiners? I can't believe that examiners would ignore their training and penalise the use of "I". How are
candidates expected to answer the question "Do you agree or disagree?" without using "I" or "my" (e.g. I completely disagree)? Also, if the
personal pronoun "you" is used in the question, why would personal pronouns be prohibited in your answer?
My guess is that this misinformation about the use of "I" is coming from teachers, not examiners. In my experience here in the UK,
examiners are all well trained and they all work in the same way. They expect you to use phrases like "I believe" or "I agree" when the
question asks for your opinion!"

The world natural resources are consumed at an ever-increased rate. What are the dangers of this situation? What should we do?

Tự học IELTS 8.0
-PHƯƠNG PHÁP ĐƠN GIẢN VIẾT INTRODUCTION TRONG WRITING TASK 2Phần Introduction trong IELTS Writing task 2 sẽ cần 2 câu:
1. Giới thiệu topic của bài (viết bằng cách paraphrase lại câu đề bài)
2. Trả lời câu hỏi đề bài 1 cách chung chung (Có 5 dạng chính khi thi ielts task 2: Opinion, Discuss, Discuss + opinion, Problems +
Solutions, 2-part question. Với mỗi dạng ta có 1 template trả lời cho phần này riêng).
Lời khuyên khi viết Introduction của task 2:
1. Viết nhanh, ngắn gọn. Lưu ý là phần thân bài mới quan trọng và cần dành thời gian nhiều, ko phải Introduction.
2. Ko để dành bất cứ quan điểm nào vào phần kết luận. Nếu đề bài hỏi quan điểm bản thân -> viết ngay ở phần introduction
VÍ DỤ:
Cùng quan sát các ví dụ sau và xem cách thầy Simon trả lời cho từng dạng câu hỏi.
OPINION:
Quan điểm “hoàn toàn”
Ex1: Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe

this would benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole.
Do you agree or disagree?
-> INTRODUCTION:
Many young people work on a volunteer basis, and this can only be beneficial for both the individual and society as a whole. However, I do
not agree that we should therefore force all teenagers to do unpaid work.
Ex 2: Foreign visitors should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical attractions. To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this opinion?
It is sometimes argued that tourists from overseas should be charged more than local residents to visit important sites and monuments. I
completely disagree with this idea.
Quan điểm “1 phần”
When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
-> INTRODUCTION:
Many people choose their jobs based on the size of the salary offered. Personally, I disagree with the idea that money is the key
consideration when deciding on a career, because I believe that other factors are equally important.
DISCUSSION:
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get
a job straight after school.
Discuss both views.
-> INTRODUCTION:
When they finish school, teenagers face the dilemma of whether to get a job or continue their education. While there are benefits to getting
a job straight after school, there are also good reasons why it might be beneficial to go to college or university.
DISCUSSION + OPINION:
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are
having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?


-> INTRODUCTION:
Many people, and children in particular, enjoy playing computer games. While I accept that these games can sometimes have a positive
effect on the user, I believe that they are more likely to have a harmful impact.
PROBLEMS + SOLUTIONS

In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some
measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
-> INTRODUCTION:
It is true that people in industrialised nations can expect to live longer than ever before. Although there will undoubtedly be some negative
consequences of this trend, societies can take steps to mitigate these potential problems.
2-PART QUESTION
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology.
In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development?
-> INTRODUCTION:
It is true that new technologies have had an influence on communication between people. Technology has affected relationships in various
ways, and in my opinion there are both positive and negative effects.
Cả tuần nay mình ko vào mạng được nên bài post hơi thưa thớt. 1,2 ngày nữa mình sẽ sớm trở lại với các bài viết chất lượg hơn. Mọi người
ủng hộ nhé
Hướng dẫn viết IELTS Writing - Từ cơ bản đến nâng cao
TOPIC: The world natural resources are consumed at an ever-increased rate. What are the dangers of this situation? What should we do?
ANSWER:
It is true that there is the growing consumption of natural resources in many parts of the world. This has potential problems, and we need to
take actions to combat the issue.
The over exploitation of natural resources results in a number of negative effects. Chief among them is a greater level of environmental
contamination. In recent years, emissions from traffic have increased significantly due to the growing demand for fossil fuels in the world.
This impairs the quality of life and decreases life expectancy of people. In Vietnam, for example, a growing number of people are suffering
from respiratory problems as a result of the deterioration in the air quality. Another consequence is that the natural resources will be
dwindling shortly in near future. A possible scenario of this is that countries may fall into a fuel war, which threatens mankind as a whole.
The situation calls for prompt actions. One measure would be that campaigns should be continued to raise public awareness about saving
energy. We can, for example, opt for public transport whenever possible rather than relying on our private vehicles. This will contribute to a
reduction in the level of exhaust emissions released into the environment, slowing down the progress of global warming. The second
remedy is that alternative sources of energy should be developed to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Solar power, wind power and
nuclear energy ought to be invested in to make them viable for public use in the coming years.
In conclusion, an increase in the world’s demand for natural resources is posing a number of threats to society. However, this can be
handled by adopting abovementioned suggestions.

(277 words – by Thầy Vinh IELTS - Cung Thần Nông nhưng mà tốt)
Hướng dẫn viết IELTS Writing - Từ cơ bản đến nâng cao
Bài viết mẫu cho đề thi 23/07 (do bạn Thành viết) đã được post lên Apps. Mình tặng các bạn bài mình viết cùng 1 lớp nhé:
TOPIC: Some people say taxes should be spent on health care. Other ppl say that there are more important priorities for tax-payers' money.
Discus both these views and give your own opinion.
ANSWER:
On the one hand, there are those who argue that tax should be allocated for the medical system. An investment in health care may increase
the life expectancy of people. The government budget can be used to provide modern equipment, drugs and surgery, so patients have a
chance to access medical treatment. As a result, more lives can be saved, and more people are cured from illnesses. In Vietnam, for
example, the average lifespan of citizens has been improved significantly in recent years partly due to a huge amount of public money being
spent on health care.
On the other hand, I side with those who believe that there are more urgent problems to be invested in. Chief among them is education.
When people have an education opportunity, they can gain qualifications and find a job. This allows them to have a better standard of living
to take care of their health. Another crucial sector is infrastructure. If the government spends more on the expansion of the road system, this
can stimulate the economic growth of the country. People can also enjoy the convenience of an increase in the traffic flow in urban areas as
they may commute with fewer obstacles on the street.
(204 words - Thay Vinh IELTS)
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USEFUL IDIOMS FOR IELTS – NHỮNG THÀNH NGỮ CỰC HỮU DỤNG DỄ LẤY ĐIỂM CAO Biểu tượng cảm xúc wink
1. On top of the world và Over the moon.
Diễn tả 1 cảm giác hạnh phúc sung sướng, phấn khởi và phấn chấn vui vẻ như là vừa làm đc 1 điều gì đó rất hài lòng và mãn nguyện cũng
như Việt Nam.
Nó xuất phát từ cụm từ “To be on top of the world”
E.g:
She’d had such a good birthday party. She felt on top of the world
2.Water off a duck’s back:
Ý là nói mãi chẳng hiểu gì "nước đổ đầu vịt" 1 sự chê bai, chán nản với đối tượng đang nói đến
E.g:
I must have told her a hundred times that she mustn’t do that.But it’s water off a duck’s back. She just keeps on doing it.
3. Bark up the wrong tree

Đã hiểu sai, hiểu nhầm về 1 vấn đề, 1 việc gì đó.


E.g:
They thought that she didn’t want to go to the disco because she didn’t like dancing. But they were barking up the wrong tree. It was
because she didn’t like the flashing lights
4. Make up your mind
Hãy cân nhắc đi, hãy lựa chọn đi. Khi nói như vậy có nghĩa là người nói muốn bạn chọn 1 trong hai cái này hoặc cái kia. Nhất là khi bạn
đang đắn đo, lưỡng lự điều gì đó thì người kia lại thúc dục "Make up your mind" vậy là bạn cuống cuồn lên và phải chọn lấy 1 trong hai thứ
đó.
5. On the tip of my tongue
Xuất phát từ câu “it’s on the tip of my tongue” đã biết vấn đề nhưng mình ko thể nhớ ra đc điều đó
E.g:
- What’s the name of the guitarist we were talking about yesterday?
- Oh, dear. I can’t remember. It’s on the tip of my tongue. I know it begins with V- Valent no, Valiant. That’s it, Valiant
6. Come out of one's shell
Khi ta nói “He’s come out of his shell”có nghĩa là anh ấy đã bớt nhút nhát và bắt đầu hòa đồng hơn. Tiếng Việt của mình cũng có cách liên
tưởng tương tự. Câu như “ thu mình vào trong vỏ ốc” có nghĩa là thu mình lại, trầm tính và ít hòa đồng thì thành ngữ “come out of your
shell”là ngược lại “ra khỏi vỏ ốc của mình.”
E.g:
She was very shy when she first went to her new school, but she soon came out of her shell.
7. Hit the nail on the head
Thành ngữ này có nghĩa là “đã mô tả 1 vấn đề rất chính xác”, tương tự như trong tiếng Việt có thành ngữ “đánh đúng trọng tâm”, “gãi đúng
chỗ ngứa”
E.g:
- I think the main problem in this area is the lack of a good bus service.
-You’re right. You’ve hit the nail on the head.
8. My two cents
Ngĩa đen là 2 xu của tôi nhưng ko bao giờ dịch như vậy. Nó có ngĩa là ý kiến riêng của tôi
E.g:

It's just my two cents - chỉ là ý kiến riêng của tôi
9. Change your mind
Thành ngữ này là “thay đổi ý nghĩ, quan điểm hoặc quyết định" của bạn về 1 vấn đề gì.
E.g:
- I didn’t expect to see you here! I thought you were going to the cinema this afternoon.
- I know, but it’s such a lovely day. I’ve changed my mind. I felt like being out in the sunshine
10. Break the ice
Thành ngữ này thường dùng để diễn tả làm 1 việc gì đó để giúp mọi người thư giãn và thoải mái, đặc biệt khi mới gặp.
E.g:
- How did you get on at your singles group?
- We were all a bit embarrassed; because it was the first time we had met. But Tom broke the ice by getting us all to say our names and
what our favourite TV programs were.
11. Lend me a hand
Ta có thành ngữ “lend somebody a hand” nghĩa là “giúp đỡ ai”. Tiếng Việt cũng có thành ngữ tượng tự “giúp…1 tay.”
E.g:
Can someone lend me a hand with these shopping bags please?They are too heavy for me to carry by myself
12. A big fish in a small pond
Thành ngữ này nghĩa đen là “1 con cá to trong 1 chiếc ao nhỏ”, câu nói này khá quen thuộc với người Việt Nam. Câu này ngụ ý là người
nào đó có 1 vị trí quan trọng nhưng chỉ là trong 1 tổ chức, hoặc cơ quan nhỏ, nếu họ đến 1 nơi lớn hơn vị trí của họ sẽ bớt quan trọng đi.
E.g:
- How is Janet enjoying secondary school?
- She likes it now. But it’s so different from her primary school.It took her a while to get used to the change. She used to be a big fish in a
small pond but now she's at a much bigger school
Hướng dẫn viết IELTS Writing - Từ cơ bản đến nâng cao
Trong các loại câu hỏi của IELTS, thi thoảng có kiểu hỏi đại loại như " is X the most important sector that needs more investment?"
Với những câu hỏi kiểu này, để nhấn mạnh X quan trọng nhất thì các bạn có thể nói:
X is of paramount importance (X là quan trọng nhất).
X stands out as the most important sector.
The government should give more weight to X.
Ví dụ:

Personally, I believe that health care stands out as the most important sector to be invested in.
Mysheo thấy từ Detrimental là 1 từ rất dễ dùng cho IELTS (có thể được sử dụng trong lisening, reading, writing task 2, và speaking) nên có
lên mạng kiếm bài này cho các bạn. Đọc và học luôn, nhớ ngay, dùng càng sớm càng tốt nhé Biểu tượng cảm xúc smile
--DETRIMENTAL


Dạng từ và nghĩa;
• Detrimental( adj) = causing damage , harm or injury : có hại, thiệt hại cho, bất lợi cho.
• Detrimentally ( adv): bất lợi
• Detriment ( n): sự thiệt hại, sự tổn hại
• Synonyms (những từ đồng nghĩa) = demaging, destructive, harmful, adverse
• Antonyms ( từ trái ngĩa) = beneficial
Hãy nhớ rằng 1 từ đồng nghĩa là nghĩa tương tự nhưng có thể ko phải lúc nào cũng được sử dụng theo chính xác cùng 1 cách. Bạn phải học
cả nghĩa và từ đó được sử dụng như thế nào để tránh mắc sai lầm trong ielts.
“Detrimental ”
Thích hợp để sử dụng trong IELTS writing task 2 và IELTS speaking.
Nó cũng là 1 từ mà có thể xuất hiện trong nhiều chủ đề.
Sau đây là 1 số ví dụ với ‘ detrimental’ và ‘ detriment’:
1. Smoking is known to be detrimental to people’s healthy.
( Việc hút thuốc được biết đến là có hại cho sức khoae con người)
2. Presure from parents can be detrimental to their children’s academic progress.
( Áp lực từ cha mẹ có thể có hại đến quá trình học tập của con em họ.
3. It is detriment to environment that more people are not aware of the harm that needless energy consumption can have.
( Nó là sự tổn hại đến môi trường khi nhiều người ko nhận thức được tác hại mà sự tiêu dùng năng lượng ko cần thiết có thể gây ra.)
4. Prison sentences can have a detrimental impact on a criminal’s ability to reform.
(Sự kết án phạt tù có thể có 1 tác động bất lợi đến khả năng cải lương của 1 tội phạm.)
5. Shopping online has had a detrimental effect on local communities because people no longer go to town center to do their shopping
resulting in the closure of many small, local businesses.
(Mua sắm trực tuyến đã có 1 ảnh hưởng bất lợi đối với cộng đồng địa phương vì người ta ko còn đi vào trung tâm thành phố để mua sắm
dẫn đến việc đóng cửa của nhiều doanh nghiệp nhỏ, doanh nghiệp địa phương.)

6. Using inappropriate idioms in formal essay writing can be detrimental to your score in the criterion of vocabulary in your IELTS writing
task 2.
(Sử dụng thành ngữ ko phù hợp trong viết bài luận chính thức có thể gây tổn hại đến điểm số của bạn trong các tiêu chí về vốn từ vựng
trong kỳ thi viết IELTS task 2 của bạn.)
Robert IELTS Town
[Bài mẫu để Writing ngày 12/09/2015]
Mình đã liệt kê 1 số cụm từ hữu ích ở dưới, các bạn lưu lại để sau này sử dụng nhé. Biểu tượng cảm xúc heart
Have a nice weekeek everyone! Biểu tượng cảm xúc kiki
Useful expressions:
• industrial lifestyle: lối sống công nghiệp
• life pressure: áp lực cuộc sống
• main contributors: các yếu tố chính
• modern life: cuộc sống hiện đại
• do everything in a hurry: làm mọi thứ trong vội vả
• means of transportation: các phương tiện giao thông
• this increasingly common habit: 1 thói quen ngày càng phổ biến
• garden: vườn hoa (note: các công viên lớn người ta sẽ gọi là park, còn các công viên nhỏ, diện tích vừa thì người ta sẽ gọi là garden nhé
các bạn)
• fast-paced life: cuộc sống hối hả (thực ra, fast-paced nghĩa là nhịp sống rất nhanh, ở đây mình tạm dịch là như vậy)


Thư viện bài chữa IELTS Writing - Speaking - IPP IELTS.


Với Speaking thì lại càng ko cần phải dùng từ khó. Mình chắc chắn rằng nếu các bạn nghe bài Speaking của mình hôm đi thi, bạn sẽ thấy
chẳng có 1 từ mới nào cả. Thế nhưng mình vẫn đạt band 8.0 Speaking, mà trong khi cùng hôm thi với mình cũng có nhiều bạn khác là
người Anh đi thi!
Thế thì cái gì là quan trọng nhất trong Speaking? Thứ nhất là phát âm. Mình có accent ko hay (khá chán T_T) tuy nhiên được cái phát âm
khá chuẩn và rõ ràng (ending sounds đầy đủ, những âm khó như âm "th" cũng nói được). Thứ hai là sự trôi chảy (fluency). Bạn ko cần dùng
từ khó trong bài nói, chỉ cần nói ko bị lắp bắp, ấp úng là được. Lưu ý ko nên nói nhanh. Nói chậm rãi từ tốn thôi để có nhiều thời gian hơn

mà nghĩ.
Lời khuyên của mình cho việc học Speaking là: Các bạn hãy vứt các sách dạy Speaking đi. Chỉ cần học 1 số mẹo, chiến thuật đơn giản (trên
mạng có rất nhiều) sau đó hãy đi luyện nói càng nhiều càng tốt để có phản xạ nói trôi chảy. Nói gì cũng được, miễn là nói tiếng Anh và nói
thật nhiều.
Tổng hợp bài mẫu Writing Task 2 của IELTS Quang Thắng
IELTS Quang Thắng
(www.ielts-quangthang.com)
In some countries, online shopping is replacing shopping in stores. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Currently, people are increasingly doing their shopping on the Internet instead of going to stores. I personally believe this tendency has both
positive and negative effects, which will be discussed below.

On the one hand, there are some benefits of online shopping. Firstly, it is a quicker and cheaper way to shop since people can buy products
at home without having to go to stores or shopping malls. For example, Amazon and eBay are two popular websites that provide a huge
number of different products, and customers can visit those sites and make purchases easily, which allows them to save time and the costs
of travelling. Secondly, online shopping allows people to have a wider range of choices as they can compare different brands and products.
For instance, buyers can easily compare the shoes of Converse and Adidas, while it is difficult to do that at physical stores.

On the other hand, online shopping can be negative in several ways. The first drawback is that customers cannot try products before making
a purchase. For example, a girl cannot try wearing a dress to see if it fits her body. Furthermore, products sold online are often less reliable,
and the product that people finally get delivered to their house might have a poorer quality than expected. Finally, because online shopping
is easier and cheaper, people tend to buy too much, which would lead to a large waste of money. This is less likely to happen if shopping in
stores is more popular.

In conclusion, I believe the fact that shopping on the Internet is replacing shopping in physical stores is both positive and negative.

(273 words)

Developments in technology have brought various environmental problems. Some believe that people need to live simpler lives to solve
environmental problems. Others, however, believe technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own

opinion.


The improvements in technology currently bring about harmful effects on the environment. While some people believe having simpler lives
is the only solution, I would argue that technological advances can help to tackle these environmental problems.

On the one hand, it is believed that individuals need to live simple lives and rely less on technology. The first suggestion is that people
should walk or cycle rather than drive cars. This is because the current number of cars being manufactured and used is increasing, which
causes high levels of exhausted fumes and makes air pollution become serious. Additionally, people should try to reduce their consumption
of electricity so that the exploitation of natural resources such as fossil fuels or nuclear power can be minimised. An example of this idea is
the annual event called Earth Hour where everyone is asked to turn their lights off for sixty minutes.

On the other hand, I believe the developments of technology can greatly contribute to environmental protection. Firstly, because of those
improvements, people are able to come up with ways to recycle materials such as paper or glass, which reduces the problem of waste
disposal. Secondly, technology can also help to create electricity using renewable resources. For example, many countries in the world have
built plants that utilise solar energy to generate power. As a result, it is not necessary to rely on non-renewable resources, and people can
create electricity without significantly damaging the environment.

In conclusion, while some people think that they should live simpler lives to prevent environmental issues, I would argue that these
problems can be dealt with by technological improvements.

(270 words, by IELTS Quang Thắng)

Some people think that there should be some strict controls about noise. Others think that they could just make as much noise as they
want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The problem of noise pollution is currently increasing in the modern society. While some individuals believe the levels of noise being
created should be strictly controlled, I would argue that people should have the right to produce noise if they want to.

On the one hand, there are several reasons why the government should control the amount of noise produced. The first reason is that too

much noise can significantly affect people's health. Living in a place that is too noisy can cause problems such as headaches, which can
decrease the health levels of people, especially old ones. Additionally, noise can disturb people's work or study. For example, a university
student will not be able to concentrate on his preparation for exams if his neighbours keep singing too loud.

On the other hand, I believe people can make as much noise as they want because of some reasons. Firstly, producing noise is sometimes
considered a type of recreational activities. For instance, singing or cheering for a football club can be relaxing, and everyone has the right
to do those things. Secondly, as the world is becoming more modern, people have found ways to deal with the problem of noise. Scientists
have invented walls and windows that can block out the noise, which allows individuals to focus on their work without being disturbed.
Therefore, the problem of noise can be reduced and there is no need for people to keep quiet.

In conclusion, while there are reasons why the levels of noise should be limited, I believe people should have the right to make noise.


(264 words)

It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as the South Pole. Do the advantages of this
development outweigh the disadvantages?

As technology has developed, people can now travel to remote natural areas. While there are some advantages of this trend, I would argue
that its disadvantages are more significant.

On the one hand, visiting isolated natural places has some benefits. Firstly, this is a newer and more interesting type of travelling. Going to
other cities or countries has been too common for most people, so it might be more exciting for them to explore new places such as the
South Pole or the Amazon rainforest. This gives them valuable experiences and unforgettable memories. Secondly, when visiting remote
areas, people, especially scientists, might acquire more knowledge about the natural habitat. For example, when coming to the North Pole,
scientists can learn about the life of polar bears which live far away from humans.

On the other hand, I believe there are great drawbacks of this development. The first one is that travelling to remote natural areas can be
risky if the travellers are not sufficiently prepared. For instance, the temperature at the South Pole is usually very low, which adversely
affects people's health. Travelling to forests can also be dangerous as people have to face the risk of being attacked by wild animals. Also,

since visiting isolated places often requires a large amount of investment in researching and ensuring the safety of travellers, the costs of
travelling tend to be high. Therefore, it seems like only scientists and rich people can afford this activity, so this development is likely to
benefit only a small group of individuals.

In conclusion, I believe the disadvantages of people being able to travel to remote areas outweigh its advantages, and this is a negative
development.

(280 words)

Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? What are the effects on society and
family life?

Many people currently decide not to have babies when they are young and wait until they get older instead. There are some reasons for this
tendency, and it could have some impacts on family life as well as society.

To begin with, there are several reasons why a number of individuals want to have children later in their life. Firstly, this choice allows
them to have more time to enjoy life when they are young. For instance, it is easier for a young couple to travel when they do not have a
baby to nurture. Secondly, people who are at the early stage of their career usually have lower income compared to when they are older.
Therefore, many people decide to start raising a family after having accumulated enough money to ensure a better life for their children.


However, this tendency might bring about some negative effects on both family life and society. The first impact is that having children
later will cause a significant age gap between two generations. This makes it harder for parents to understand and communicate with their
offspring. Additionally, if people give birth when they are too old, the babies being born might be less physically healthy. This might
adversely affect the quality of the future workforce if too many people decide to follow this trend.

In conclusion, there are some reasons why many people prefer to have children later in their life, and this tendency can result in some
negative impacts on both family life and society.

(253 words)

Some people think that the best way to ensure road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motorbikes. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some individuals argue that raising the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motorbikes is the most effective method of increasing
road safety. While I accept that this policy is good in some ways, I believe there are better measures to reduce traffic accidents.

To begin with, I believe it is a good idea to increase the minimum age required for driving. Firstly, when people are young, they are usually
less mature and less responsible with their manners, so they might not be aware of the importance of following the rules. Therefore, it is
reasonable to ban them from travelling on the street to prevent them from breaking the law and causing accidents. Secondly, as older people
are more experienced, they can know how to react quickly to handle dangerous situations on the road, while younger ones might not be able
to. To illustrate, if the brakes of a car suddenly stop working, a young driver might panic, and accidents are more likely to occur.

However, I would argue that there are better methods of ensuring road safety. The first one is to have stricter punishments for driving
offenders. For example, people who break traffic rules should be required to pay huge fines or be banned permanently from commuting on
the street. This makes commuters more likely to respect the law, and traffic accidents can be reduced. Another solution is to encourage
people to use public transport rather than private vehicles. This can be done by reducing the price and increasing the frequency of buses and
tubes to make it more convenient for users.

In conclusion, I believe apart from increasing the legal age for driving, there are more effective ways to make sure that travelling on the
street is safe for everyone.

(294 words)

Some people believe that developing countries should concentrate on improving industrial skills whereas others argue that these
countries should promote education first. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your own opinion.


People have different views about whether developing countries should focus on enhancing industrial skills or education. While there are
some benefits of improving working skills, I would argue that education should be the top priority of these nations.

There are several reasons why industrial skills should be improved. Firstly, since developing countries often lack workers with specialised
ability, the governments of these countries should invest more in training and enhancing working skills to provide sufficient work force. For
example, in Vietnam, there are currently very few people who work in the automobile manufacturing industry, so it is necessary to increase
the number of workers in this field. Secondly, when workers' practical skills are improved, the productivity of factories would be enhanced.
As a result, more goods with higher qualities would be produced, which generates more money for the whole nation.

However, I believe promoting education would lead to a more stable growth for developing countries. The first reason is that since
education provides basic knowledge for people, it is likely to assist in the development of other industries. For instance, education can help
scientists to come up with new technologies, which allows workers to produce modern devices such as smart phones. The second benefit of
improving the education system is that this would produce good citizens. Being well educated, people would be more likely to have good
behaviour such as obeying the law, and this contributes to the development of the entire society. If inadequate attention is paid to education,
the growth of countries will only be short-term.

In conclusion, I think developing countries should concentrate more on enhancing education because it will bring about stable and longterm developments.

(279 words)

Nowadays, many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe other family members like grandparents can take
care of their children, while others think childcare centres provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Currently, many parents tend to be busy working, and they need to rely on someone else to take care of their offspring. While some people
think childcare organisations can offer the best care, I would argue that it is better for children to be looked after by their grandparents.

On the one hand, it is believed that youngsters should be sent to childcare centres for some reasons. The first one is that since those centres
are professional organisations, their staff are often well trained and therefore have good babysitting skills. For example, when a child falls
over and gets himself injured, a staff can react quickly and give him first aid. Furthermore, children can have a chance to make friends with
their peers when coming there, which might increase their communication and language abilities. If they are looked after by their family at
home, they might feel a bit lonely.

On the other hand, I believe it is a better idea for grandparents to take care of their grandchildren. Firstly, as grandparents have lived for
many years and have brought up their own offspring, they have much experience in raising children. For instance, they might know how to
calm the baby down when he cries. Secondly, grandparents are family members, so they love their grandchildren more than other people do.
As a result, they tend to spend much more time and effort caring for their grandchildren compared to a childcare staff. Finally, youngsters
looked after by their grandparents are likely to become more family-oriented and appreciate the value of a happy family.


In conclusion, while there are some benefits of children being sent to childcare centres, I believe they should be raised by their own
grandparents.

(286 words, written by IELTS Quang Thắng)

In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing.
What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

People around the world are currently getting more obese, and they also have to face with increasing health problems. There are some
factors leading to this, and effective solutions should be produced soon to prevent this issue.

To begin with, there are several elements that cause health deterioration. Firstly, individuals these days tend to eat too much fast food. This
kind of food is extremely convenient and time-saving, so people increasingly consume fast food despite knowing its harmful effects. As a
result, those diners who eat an excessive amount of fast food are more likely to suffer from obesity or diabetes. Secondly, young people
often lack physical activities due to their limited free time. In this modern life, everyone is busy working and therefore does not have
enough time for exercises.

However, some feasible measures could be used to tackle this problem. First, the government should limit the amount of fast food
consumed. This can be done by increasing tax rates on selling fast food or running advertising campaigns to raise people’s awareness. The
quality of fast food restaurants must also be controlled by the authorities. Furthermore, citizens should be encouraged to exercise more. The
government needs to invest more money on constructing sports facilities or holding sports competitions for non-professionals. For example,
office workers might have more incentive to play sports if they can win money from taking part in competitions.

In conclusion, the health of people is getting worse because of some reasons, and there should be some possible solutions for this serious
problem.

(254 words)

Many young people who leave school hold a negative attitude towards learning. Why does this happen? What are the solutions?

An increasing number of school leavers are currently having a negative attitude towards studying. This problem is caused by some factors,
and it should be tackled by some effective solutions.

There are some reasons why young people who leave school dislike learning. Firstly, the school curriculum is usually too demanding. Apart
from attending lectures, students are also required to complete a large number of assignments and group projects, so they might feel stressed


and exhausted after studying intensely. Gradually, they are against learning. Secondly, students often have to learn many unnecessary
subjects that do not provide any benefits for their future. For example, when studying History, learners must memorise events in the past
although they cannot apply this sort of knowledge into earning money later on. As a result, high school education might be considered a
waste of time.

Fortunately, some measures could be taken to prevent this problem. The first solution would be to make lessons more interesting. For
instance, visual aids such as video clips should be added in order to attract learners’ attention. Therefore, studying would become a hobby
rather than an obligation, and students would have greater motivation to learn. Secondly, lessons that are not necessary should be cut down,
and schools should only provide knowledge that students can apply in their future career. When the number of non-essential subjects is
reduced and the school syllabus becomes more practical, learners would really see the benefits of education.

In conclusion, school leavers tend to have a negative attitude towards learning because of some reasons, and solutions should be produced
soon to tackle this issue.

(267 words)

People today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are the causes? What are the solutions?
People currently feel unsafe either when they stay at home or go out on the streets. This problem is caused by some factors, and it should be
dealt with by some effective solutions.

There are some reasons why people now have to face serious risks no matter where they are. Firstly, due to climate change that is happening
all around the world, people might face the danger of natural disasters even when they are at home. For example, in Japan, earthquakes and
tsunamis occur every year, and many people have been killed during those events. Secondly, when being out on the streets, individuals are
usually exposed to different types of pollution such as noise or air pollution. This might negatively affect people’s health and can even lead
to fatal consequences.

Feasible solutions should be produced to tackle these aforementioned problems so that people would feel safer. The first measure would be
to develop new technologies that can help minimise or prevent the damages caused by natural disasters. For instance, scientists have come
up with machines that can forecast the occurrence of earthquakes. Additionally, it is necessary to reduce noise and air pollution on the
streets. This can be done by encouraging citizens to use public transport in order to limit the levels of noise and exhausted fumes caused by
private vehicles.

In conclusion, there are some reasons why people today usually do not have the feeling of safety either at home or when they are out, and
some measures could be taken to solve this problem.

(256 words, by IELTS Quang Thắng)

As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. Do you agree or disagree?


People have different views about what kinds of obligation a company should have. While I accept that the top priority of companies is to
generate profits, I believe they should also have social responsibilities.

On the one hand, I believe businesses already contribute to society by simply focusing on making money. The first reason is that when
companies earn much profits, they can expand their businesses, which creates more job opportunities for people. Some big multinational
corporations such as Apple or Microsoft can be a great illustration. They have been employing hundreds of thousands of individuals around

the world, which helps to reduce unemployment rates in many countries. Additionally, when companies make higher profits, they will pay
more taxes for the government. This money can be used to invest in important fields such as education or health care, which will benefit
society as a whole.

On the other hand, I would argue that apart from making money, companies also need to have social responsibilities. Firstly, since the rising
number of factories these days has led to serious environmental damage, companies need to take immediate actions to help protect the
natural environment. For example, they could try new technologies to recycle their wastes instead of disposing of them right away.
Secondly, corporations should also consider helping those who are less fortunate such as homeless or disabled citizens. This will contribute
to better society and also help to enhance the image of the company or the brand.

In conclusion, although companies should prioritise the need to make profits, I believe they should also have social responsibilities.

(264 words)

Giải đề thi IELTS Writing
19/09/2015:
Everyone should become vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. Do you agree or disagree?
-In the last few decades, vegetarianism has entered the mainstream of many societies, most notably in western countries. It is suggested by
those who side with vegetarians that meat is not a necessary element in a healthy diet and that going vegan is the way to go in modern
times. Personally, I reckon that this view has flaws.
In the first place, non-vegetarian diets are considerably higher in total intake of protein, which is highly beneficial for the body. As
scientists show, protein can not only improve the overall health and fitness but also can contribute to reinforcing the immune system. As
vegetarian diets hardly meet daily protein requirements, those who follow are generally more vulnerable to fatigue even when doing
physically undemanding tasks or they can be more susceptible to common diseases such as flu or cold.
In the second place, meat is also a fertile source of many nutrients such as iron or zinc. It is already recognized that while iron helps in
producing tissues inside the body, zinc is indispensable in helping transporting oxygen to different parts of the body, thus allowing the
proper functioning of all body organs. Besides, when consuming meat, the body will also be absorbing numerous kinds of vitamins which
strengthen bone structures and promote the health of the teeth or the eyes.
To conclude, the above-mentioned points have manifestly shown that the benefits derived from following a wholesome diet overshadow
those from vegetable-only one. Thus, it is not advisable to become vegetarians.

(written by Bao Huyen, 250 words)


Hướng dẫn viết IELTS Writing - Từ cơ bản đến nâng cao
TOPIC: Some people think that the governments should give financial support to artists, musicians and poets. Others think that it is a waste
of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ANSWER:
Governmental finance as a form of support for artists has evolved has a major topic of concern in modern society. While some believe there
are real benefits of this policy, I would contend that this is a waste of financial resources.
There is a common belief that artists should be provided with financial support by the state. People may argue that some artists receive
inadequate recompense compared with what they contribute to society. For example, Nguyen Van Ty, the composer of many nationallyfamous songs in Vietnam, lived a deprived life and died in poverty. Another significant reason for this belief is that once the governmental
budget on supporting artists is allowed, thousands of young artists would be stimulated to contribute more to the development of arts. A
clear example of this is that the 2005 governmental allowance for young photographers in Singapore acted as a precursor to an era in which
Singaporean photography took a giant leap to become a leading industry in the whole country’s art sector.
However, I am convinced that this type of governmental spending is wasteful. The primary reason is that in today’s economy, artists can
take care of themselves financially without the help of the government. With the aid of the Internet and digital technology, artists can now
reach millions of people by publishing their artwork online. With this larger target audience, artists may easily find buyers of their
paintings, songs or writing and therefore do not need financial assistance. Another significant reason why this is a waste of money is that
there are better ways for the government to spend their budget for development of the arts. Investment in education in the arts, for example,
not only raises the public awareness of the arts, but also makes people treasure them more. The result of this practice is that the public
would willingly pay more for paintings, music or poetry, which is a more sustainable way to promote the arts. This makes providing artists
with financial assistance a less cost-effective and thus a money-wasting policy.
To conclude, although the idea of giving artists financial assistance is worthwhile in the view of some people, I firmly believe that there are
far more compelling reasons why this policy is a waste of money in today’s society.
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Với các bạn tự học ko có người hướng dẫn hay ngữ pháp còn chưa chắc, các bạn thường mắc rất nhiều những lỗi sai dẫn đến việc mất
điểm đáng tiếc trong bài viết của mình. Dưới đây là 1 số lỗi được liệt kê trong quá trình chấm bài writing của các bạn trong khóa học

IELTS Beginners và tổng hợp từ website ielts-simon.com. Việc nhận diện những lỗi ngữ pháp này sẽ giúp bạn tránh được lỗi thường gặp
trong bài Writing hoặc có thể tự sửa bài cho mình.
1) Lỗi ngữ pháp từ việc chấm bài các bạn trong khóa học IELTS BEGINNERS
a) Đọc biểu đồ sai
Đọc hiểu sai yêu cầu của đề bài sẽ dẫn đến 1 loạt lỗi sai đi kèm phía sau trong bài viết, sai tiêu chí task achievement nên các bạn tuyệt đối
đừng vội vàng trong quá trình đọc hiểu đề bài. Ví dụ trong đề bài này ko nói cụ thể về việc các nhóm đối tượng được so sánh trên khía cạnh
nào. Đề bài chỉ viết “The graph below gives information about the preferred leisure activities of Australian children”
Kết quả là 1 bạn học sinh của mình đã viết như thế này “Australian youngsters spend more time watching TV or videos than other
activities”. Chú ý thông tin ở bảng là “participation in….” và đơn vị là percent nên nó nói về phần trăm của trẻ tham gia vào các hoạt động
chứ ko phải thời gian.

b) Mệnh đề quan hệ
Các bạn thường bị sai ở mệnh đề quan hệ và việc rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ rất rất nhiều luôn. Chú ý như sau:
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WHO làm chủ từ trong mệnh đề quan hệ thay thế cho danh từ chỉ người
….. N (person) + WHO + V + O
Eg: The number of students who play videos games in their free time is highest.

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WHICH làm chủ từ hoặc túc từ trong mệnh đề quan hệ thay thế cho danh từ chỉ vật
….N (thing) + WHICH + V + O
….N (thing) + WHICH + S + V

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Khi rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ
Dùng cụm Ving cho các mệnh đề chủ động
Eg: The number of students who play videos games in their free time is highest

= The number of students playing videos games in their free time is highest
Dùng động từ ở dạng phân từ hai cho các mệnh đề bị động .


Eg: The house which was located in the north of the city in 2012 was knocked down to make way for a new school.
= The house located in the north of the city in 2012 was knocked down to make way for a new school.
c) Sử dụng thì
Lỗi sai về thì sẽ dẫn đến mất điểm trong phần Grammar nên cũng cần phải note lại ở đây nhé.
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Với dạng có sự thay đổi theo thời gian
Tức là ở những biểu đồ này có thông tin về thời gian trong biểu đồ, bạn cần:

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Thời gian trong quá khứ, dùng quá khứ đơn
Eg: The number of students in school A was highest in the year 2010.

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Thời gian ở tương lai, dùng các cấu trúc miêu tả sự dự đoán
Eg: The number of students in school A is expected to reach its peak of 109 thousand in the year 2050.

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Diễn tả xu hướng thay đổi chính kéo dài từ quá khứ đến hiện tại, dùng thì hiện tại đơn.
Eg: The number of students in school A increases between 1950 and 2050.

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Với dạng ko có sự thay đổi theo thời gian
Nếu cả ở đề bài và biểu đồ đều ko hề có thông tin gì về thời gian, hãy dùng thì hiện tại đơn ví dụ như biểu đồ ở phần note 1
d) Sự tương ứng giữa các đối tượng so sánh
Task 1 yêu cầu sự so sánh giữa các đối tượng trong biểu đồ nhưng các bạn lại thường viết những câu mà các đối tượng so sánh ko tương
ứng
SAI: The number of students in class A is lower than class B
ĐÚNG: The number of students in class A is lower than that of class B
Ở đây hai đối tượng so sánh là “The number of students in class A” và “class B” là ko song song với nhau.
Hoặc các bạn cũng hay viết “The number of students reading books in their free time is the most popular.” Cực kì khập khiễng vì chủ ngữ là
số liệu, số liệu ko thể “phổ biến nhất” được. Thay vào đó các bạn cần viết:
SAI: The number of students reading books in their free time is the most popular.
ĐÚNG: The number of students reading books in their free time is highest
Reading books is the most favourite activity of students in the free time.
e) Dùng sai từ miêu tả số lượng

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Amount/ quantity/ number
Amount dùng với danh từ ko đếm được
Eg: The amount of goods transported by road was highest

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Quantity dùng với cả danh từ đếm được và ko đếm được
Eg: The quantity of students in class A was highest


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“Number” được dùng cho danh từ đếm được số nhiều, và khi dùng từ này bạn cần lưu ý về sự hòa hợp giữa chủ từ và động từ.
A number of + plural noun + plural verb
The number of + plural noun + singular verb…
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Figure/figures: dùng để thay thế cho các đại lượng đã được nhắc đến trước đó
Eg 1: In 1999, 35% of British people went abroad for their holidays, while only 28% of Australians spent their holidays in a different
country. The figure for the USA stood at 31%.
–> The figure = the percentage of the USA
Eg 2: Around 40% of women in the UK had an undergraduate qualification in 1999, compared to 37% of men. The figures for the year
2000 rose slightly to 42% and 38% respectively.
–> The figures = the percentage of women + the percentage of men
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The proportion/ percentage
Percentage: nghĩa là 1 phần trăm đã cho trên tổng số (thường là 100%).
The percentage of male students is 70%
Proportion: 1 số lượng đã cho trên tổng số, có thể được dùng với cả phần trăm hoặc số lượng của 1 nhóm– “proportion” mang ý nghĩa
chung chung hơn so với “percentage”
“the proportion of + plural noun”
Eg: The proportion of male students is higher than the proportion of female students.
f) Thiếu mạo từ

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Mạo từ “the” trước 1 số nước
1 số nước là tổ hợp của nhiều bang hoặc nước nhỏ khác nhau (thường là những nước có tên viết tắt) thì phải có mạo từ “the” đứng trước.
Ví dụ: In the UK, In the USA, In the US, not in UK, in USA

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Ko cần “the” trước tính từ so sánh hơn
Trong cấu trúc “The amount/number/proportion of …. + be + highest/largest/lowest” ko cần mạo từ “the” trước tình từ nữa vì thực ra là nó
việc viết lại cụm “The + highest/largest/lowest …+ amount/number/proportion” nên đã có mạo từ “the” ở trước đó rồi.
SAI: The number of students in 2012 is the highest
ĐÚNG: The number of students in 2012 is highest

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“the” cần trước danh từ
1 số từ như “Most of / all of / the whole of…” thì bắt buộc phải có “the” đứng trước danh từ đi theo nó để thể hiện 1 nhóm đã xác định chứ
ko chung chung.
SAI: Most of students read books in their free time.
ĐÚNG: Most of the students read books in their free time, at 67%.
All of the girls aged 5 to 14 watch TV in their free time.
2) Điểm ngữ pháp được chia sẻ bởi thầy Simon (ielts-simon.com)
a) IELTS Grammar: for band 7