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GII THI IELTS WRITING

NGY 24/09/2016
Bi vit s c thu m ton b bi gim kho IELTS bn x UK v
update cho cc bn mua sch task 1 v task 2
http://ngocbach.com/chuyen_muc/view/70001902/Sach-IELTS-Speaking
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TASK 1
Countries
Total
spending
Different
living costs
Accommodati
on
Food
Books
Leisure
Others

Country A
US$ 5000

Country B
4500

Country C
1500

45%

35%

30%

22%
3%
22%
8%

28%
9%
23%
5%

36%
21%
12%
1%

Report Plan:

paraphrase: one or two sentences.


summary paragraph: [1] total spending highest for students
in country A [2] students in all 3 countries spend most on
accommodation and food.
paragraph 3: compare total spending of students in the 3
countries report all figures.
paragraph 4: compare expenditure on
accomm/food/books/leisure select details to report.

ANSWER:
The table compares the average annual expenditure of college students
from 3 countries in terms of total costs and different living expenses.
Overall, the total expenditure of students in country A was higher than the
spending of students in countries B and C. In all the countries, students
spent the highest proportion of their budget on accommodation and food.

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In country A, students spent a total of $5000 per year, compared with


$4500 and $1500 for students in countries B and C respectively.
Accommodation accounted for 45% of the total spending of students in
country A, while the proportions were lower for students in country B at
35%, and country C, at only 30%. However, in terms of food, the
figure was highest for students in country C, at 36% of their total
expenditure. Students in country C also spent a high percentage of their
budget on books 21%, compared with 9% for students in country B and
just 3% for students in country A. Students in countries A and B spent
22% and 23% respectively of their budget on leisure, whereas students
in country C spent only 12% of their total budget on this category.
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Vocabulary notes:

in terms of is a very useful phrase in task 1 reports. It is a clear


and simple way to indicate which category you are referring to.
See Simons blog of May 28, 2015.
accounted for = to be a particular amount or part of something.
For example: The Japanese market accounted for half of the
companys exports.
however/whereas - these are very useful to indicate contrast.
They are used in different ways. See Simons blog of November 14,
2010.
while can also be used to indicate contrast. See Simons blog of
November 20, 2010.
proportion can be used instead of percentage to avoid too
much repetition in your report. See Simons blog of December 03,
2011.
figure - this can be used in lots of situations, to refer to a
number, an amount or a percentage/proportion. See Simons blog
of January 31, 2013.

TASK 2:
Many countries use fossil fuels such as coal or oil as the main
sources of energy. However, in some countries the use of
alternative sources of energy is encouraged.
To what extent is this a positive or negative development?

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Essay Plan:
Introduction: Agree with/comment on the task statement. The switch to
alternative energy has more benefits than drawbacks
Paragraph 2: the negative aspects of alternative energy: [i] safety of
nuclear power example, accidents Japan [ii] wind farms noise
pollution.
Paragraph 3: the positive aspects: [i] fossil fuels have created many
environmental problems of pollution, alternative sources of energy do not
do so [ii] wind, solar power are renewable sources, so energy supplies
are sustainable
Conclusion:
despite some concerns, use of alternative energy
sources should continue to be encouraged.

As a result of the environmental problems which have resulted from


traditional dependence on fossil fuels, some countries have invested in
alternative energy sources. Although there are some dangers in this new
approach, I believe that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
On the one hand, there are certainly some negative consequences of
increasing reliance on alternative energy sources. Perhaps the main
concern is the issue of safety. Nuclear power is criticised for its potential
to pollute the environment, and incidents such as the disaster at
Fukushima Daiichi in Japan remind the public of the dangers of nuclear
plants. The poisonous and radioactive emissions produced by the
explosion not only killed many people, but also left a legacy of cancer
deaths for the future. Another energy source, wind power, is criticised for
a different reason. For example, many local communities oppose the
installation of wind farms because they may affect the landscape and
create too much noise from their generators.
On the other hand, the key factor is that alternative energy sources do
not cause as much pollution as the burning of fossil fuels, such as oil or
coal. Firstly, green power sources are eco-friendly and do not
contribute to air pollution. As there are no carbon emissions, problems
of climate change and poor air quality can be tackled by increasing use of
alternative energy. Secondly, wind and solar power are both renewable
sources of enegy. Instead of depending on fossil fuels, which are
becoming exhausted, the use of renewable energy will guarantee a
boundless supply of energy for the future generation.

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In conclusion, I consider that it is important for governments and the


public to support the use of alternative energy sources, despite the
safety concerns and other impacts.
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Vocabulary:
dependence [on] [noun] the state of needing something in order to
survive or be successful
Example: After the war, the governments dependence on aid from the
USA increased.
reliance [on] [noun] a synonym for dependence on
Example: There is more reliance on computers in education nowadays.
nuclear plants [noun] a factory or place where power is produced
Example: A Japanese car plant is located next to the nuclear power
plant just outside the city.
radioactive [adjective] sending out harmful rays when atoms are broken
up
Example: You must wear special protective clothing when dealing with
radioactive substances.
emissions [noun] substances that are sent out into the air
Example: The government has promised to control chemical and
radioactive emissions because of the dangers to public health.
legacy [noun] a situation that exists now, because of something which
happened in the past
Example: The Chernobyl disaster left a legacy of cancer which has
affected the lives of later generations of children.
installation [noun] the act of fixing something in position, so that it can
be used
Example: After the installation of solar panels on the roof of his house,
his electricity bills were reduced.
wind farms [noun] areas of land on which there are many windmills to
produce electricity
Example: From her window, in the past you could see the mountains, but
now you can only see wind farms located on the mountain side.
eco-friendly [adjective] not harmful or damaging to the environment

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Example: The new detergent is eco-friendly it will not harm fish or


plants in rivers or the sea.
contribute [verb] to be one of the causes of something
Example: His lack of exercise contributed to his heart problems.
carbon [noun] a chemical element, released when coal or oil, for
example, are burned
Example: A rise in carbon emissions has resulted from the increasing use
of cars.
renewable [adjective] that is replaced naturally and is unlikely to be
exhausted
Example: Renewable sources of energy such as wind, wave and solar
power are non-polluting.
boundless [adjective] without limits, seeming to have no end
Example: The potential of wind power to meet all our energy demands is
boundless.

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