Suggested Ans er to Task 2 Essays - IELTS Cambridge 6 Sơ l ược về tác giả
Thầy Toàn ZIM (8.5 IELTS, 8.5 Writing) – Quản lý học thuật tại An Ngữ ZIM, là ứng viên tiêu biểu Quý I của chương trình Writers of the Future (WOTF) - cuộc thi viết truyện ngắn và
tru ện khoa học viễn tưởng uy tín của
ỹ do L.Ron Hubbard
sáng lập từ thập niên 80 và được tổ chứ hàng năm nhằm tìm kiế
những tài năng xuất chúng về văn ch ơng.
Su gested Answer IELTS Cambridge 6
Bộ ambridge IELTS - bộ sách luyện đề IEL S rất nổi tiếng trên thế giới cũng như tại Việt Nam. Hiểu được tầm quan trọng của bộ đề này, thầy Toàn ZIM đã trực tiếp biên so n ra cuốn Suggested An wer IELTS Cambridge 6. Do các đề từ c ốn 1 – 5 không còn phù hợ với đề thi hiện nay nên tác giá chỉ bắt đầ viết từ cuốn 6 trở đi.
Cu n sách gồm 4 bài mẫu Band 8.0 do th y Toàn ZIM viết bằng ph ng cách đơn giản nhưng hiệu quả cao giúp học viên dễ dàng tiế cận phương pháp làm bài IELTS Wri ing. Với mỗi bài mẫu đều có những phân tích một cách chi tiết: 1. Identifying the essay type. 2. Structuring the essay: Cung cấp dàn ý tổng quan nhất cho bài
IELTS. . Sample answer band 8.0+ . Useful vocabulary: Từ vựng ghi điểm t ơng ứng với chủ đề.
Su gested Answer IELTS Cambridge 6 chắ chắn sẽ là một tài liệu
hữ ích cho bất cứ ai muốn tự học IELTS Writing. *Lưu ý: Bộ sách này bao gồm 6 cuốn từ Cam – 11.
Mục lục Test 1……………………………………………………………………….…..2 Test 2…………………………………………………………………….……..5 Test 3………………………………………………………………………..….9 Test 4…………………………………………………………………………..13
Cam 6 Essay Topics Today, the high sales of popular goods reflect the power of
Test 1
advertising and not the real need of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money
Test 2
than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow
Test 3
local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and
Test 4
avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
1
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn
CAMBRIDGE IELTS 6 - TEST 1 Today, the high sales of popular goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real need of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
SUGGESTED ANSWER
Identifying the essay type: Opinion Essay (Agree or Disagree)
Structuring the essay
-
Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about the power of
advertising
INTRODUCTION
-
Sentence 2: Clearly and directly state my point of view with
one short and simple sentence (totally agree) -
Paragraph 1: Advertising helps promote the sales of products
by providing necessary information to potential customers through the means of media with huge coverage.
BODY
-
Paragraph 2: Sometimes influential advertising manipulates
people into purchasing products that they do not really need. Using images of celebrities to advertise a product line. CONCLUSION
-
Restate my opinion with a clear and direct sentence (totally
agree)
2
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn
Sample answer It is widely believed that advertising, not the real need of consumers, leads to the popularity of a product. Personally, I strongly agree with such a statement. Firstly, advertising promotes the sales of products by providing necessary information for potential customers through the means of media, particularly TV, with huge coverage. As a matter of fact, when in possession of a TV or a computer connected to the Internet, everyone would see advertisements almost everywhere, which would help them to know more specifically about their desirable goods. Compared to the past when the power of advertising would not be enough to spark attention, people now have closer access to modern commodities. Without advertising, producers would not be able to reach out to their buyers owing to a struggle to introduce or popularize their new lines of product. Secondly, I would say that under various circumstances, influential advertisements manipulate people into purchasing something they have no need for. It is common that images of sport or entertainment celebrities would be selected for commercial purposes, inflicting huge impacts on buyers, especially their fans. For example, if Ronaldo, who is an international famous football player, participated in a commercial advertisement on TV about a new product line of men’s perfume, an enormous number of his loyal fans would buy those goods. This is because they want to be like their idols or simply it is a way to express their admiration and support. In conclusion, I think advertising is factored in boosting the sales of a product in spite of the insignificance of social needs for it. (264 words) Useful vocabulary: 3
-
Potential customers: Khách hàng tiềm năng
-
Huge coverage: Tầm phủ sóng rộng lớn
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn
-
Have closer access to modern commodities: Có thể có tiếp cận gần hơn với hàng
hóa hiện đại -
Reach out to their buyers: Vươn tới khách hàng
-
New lines of product: Các dòng sản phẩm mới
-
Influential advertisements: Những quảng cáo có ảnh hưởng lớn
-
Sport or entertainment celebrities: Người nổi tiếng ở lĩnh vực giải trí hoặc thể
thao -
Commercial purposes: Mục đích thương mại
4
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn
CAMBRIDGE IELTS 6 – TEST 2 Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion
SUGGESTED ANSWER
Identifying the essay type: Discussion + opinion essay (Discuss both views and give your opinion)
Structuring the essay
-
Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about the difference in
salaries between sport celebrities and other professions INTRODUCTION
-
Sentence 2: Clearly and directly state my propensity for which
side of the argument with one short and simple sentence (agree with people who think this is unfair)
-
Paragraph 1: 2 reasons why some people think sport
celebrities’ high salaries are justifiable. BODY
Consistent hardwork and harsh training
Participation in local or international competitions to gain honor for their country.
5
-
Paragraph 2: 2 reasons why others think it is unfair
Other professions which are indispensable and much
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn
more essential for society such as scientists or doctors. They are paid much less than sport celebrities despite their great contributions.
Sometimes sport stars might set a bad example or cause severe damage to the image of their country. All of those stars still receive huge payment and sponsorships, which is a sign of unfairness.
CONCLUSION
Restate my favorable side
6
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn
Sample answer People have different views about the huge difference in salaries between sport stars and people of other professions. In my opinion, I would argue that it is unfair for people working in other fields. On the one hand, some people have several reasons for their support for sport stars’ current salaries. Firstly, they believe that becoming a successful individual in the field of sports would require consistent hardwork and harsh training regulations. If those celebrities did not have considerable determination, their chance of worldwide acknowledgement would be fragile. Therefore, they truly deserve high salaries according to what they have to go through. Secondly, they represent their countries to participate in international competitions, such as the World Cup, to gain honor for their nations, which justifies their enormous earnings. On the other hand, I would side with those who think that it is unfair for other people. Other professions such as scientists or doctors are indispensable and much more essential for social development and security. However, science or medical experts are paid much less than sport celebrities regardless of their great contributions to techonological advancement and health care. Furthermore, sometimes sport stars might set a bad example or cause severe damage to the image of their country. All of those stars still receive huge payment and sponsorships in comparison with that of scientists and doctors, which is a sign of unfairness. In conclusion, I agree with people who think paying sport professionals much higher than those who silently make contributions to society is unreasonable. (252 words) Useful vocabulary:
-
Consistent hardwork and harsh training regulations: Sự chăm chỉ bền bỉ và
điều lệ luyện tập khắc nghiệt
7
-
Considerable determination: Sự kiên quyết đáng kể
-
Worldwide acknowledgement: Sự công nhận toàn cầu
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn
-
Gain honor for: Lấy danh dự cho cái gì
-
Social development and security: Phát triển và an toàn xã hội
-
A sign of unfairness: Một dấu hiệu của sự bất công
8
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn
CAMBRIDGE IELTS 6 – TEST 3 Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both views and give your opinion
SUGGESTED ANSWER
Identifying the essay type: Discussion + opinion essay (Discuss both views and give your opinion)
Structuring the essay
-
Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about the adherence to the
new customs -
INTRODUCTION
Sentence 2: Clearly and directly state my propensity for which
side of the argument with one short and simple sentence (agree with people who think the host country should welcome differences in culture)
-
Paragraph 1: 2 reasons why some people think tourists should
follow new customs BODY 9
-
Integration into a new environment
Avoiding conflicts
Paragraph 2: 2 reasons why others think cultural should be
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn
welcomed.
Culture diverges significantly, depending on different countries and regions.
CONCLUSION
A hindrance to tourism
Restate my favorable side
10
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn
Sample answer There are different opinions about whether visitors should comply with local traditions or their lifestyles should be accepted. In my opinion, new patterns of belief and behavior should be welcomed in a new environment. On the one hand, there are a number of reasons why some people think tourists should adhere to the new customs. Firstly, such adherence would enable them to integrate more easily and quickly into the new environment. Clearly if a person who comes from the US understood table manners or knew how to use chopsticks and , he would familiarize himself with Vietnamese traditions after a few days. Secondly, following new customs in the host country would play a part in avoiding social conflicts and, sometimes, hostility. A sense of isolation and loneliness could be the price for those who refuse to adapt to the new environment. On the other hand, I would argue that it would be more suitable for a new way of thinking to be warmly accepted. Culture diverges tremendously across different countries and regions,depending on their historial backgrounds. Therefore, it is rather absurd to compel tourists to comply with the host country’s lifestyles. In addition, such permission would be a powerful leverage to develop the tourism industy of the host country. On being allowed to behave according to their cultural standards, visitors would feel respected and satisfied. Also of great significance is their recommendation to their friends and relatives to travel to those places, leading to the growth of tourism. In conclusion, I would agree with the people who support the idea of appreciating every cultural difference. (266 words) Useful vocabulary: 11
-
Comply with local traditions: Tuân theo phong tục địa phương
-
New patterns of belief and behavior: Lối suy nghĩ và cư xử mới
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn
-
Adhere to the new customs: Tuân theo những phong tục mới
-
Integrate more easily and quickly into the new environment : Hòa nhập dễ
dàng và nhanh chóng hơn vào môi trường mới -
Social conflicts and, sometimes, hostility: Đối lập xã hội và đôi khi là sự hằn học
-
A sense of isolation and loneliness: Cảm giác cô lập và cô đơn
-
Adapt to the new environment: Thích nghi với môi trường mới
-
Compel tourists to comply with the host country’s lifestyles: Bắt buộc du
khách phải tuân theo lối sống ở quốc gia mà họ đến thăm
12
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn
CAMBRIDGE IELTS 6 – TEST 4 Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both views and give your opinion
SUGGESTED ANSWER
Identifying the essay type: Discussion + opinion essay (Discuss both views and give your opinion)
Structuring the essay -
Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about whether or not
people should make changes in life INTRODUCTION
-
Sentence 2: Clearly and directly state my propensity for which
side of the argument with one short and simple sentence (agree with people who think change is a good thing) -
Paragraph 1: 2 reasons why some people prefer spending time
doing the same things
BODY
They have passion for what they do A fear of uncertainty
- Paragraph 2: 2 reasons why others think change is always a good
thing
13
CONCLUSION
Bringing new experiences
Fortifying characteristics
Restate my favorable side
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn
Sample answer Many people show preference for repeating their daily routine while others always look for change as they believe change would bring more benefits. In my opinion, I would agree with the latter point of view. On the one hand, there are several reasons why some people only want to stick to their routine activities. Firstly, simply they have passion for what they are doing everyday. For example, street artists in Vietnam love creating colorful artworks in public without any wish for change despite little earnings. Secondly, some people have merely adopted a fear of uncertainty that prevents them from adjusting their ways of life. If they changed their current jobs, for example, there would be no guarantee that other jobs would bring the same level of satisfaction as the previous one. That would explain why they embrace the repetition rather than change. On the other hand, I would side with those who think change is better. People would have the chance to undergo new exciting experiences. For example, instead of staying at home to watch TV, some people could go on a mountain climbing or motorbike trip to enjoy the open air. Furthermore, making changes in one’s life is believed to fortify his characteristics or talents. When a person only focuses on what he is doing on a daily basis, he would never know his limits or his potential. A song composer would never discover his aptitude for singing if he did not get on stage to sing his favorite vocals. In conclusion, although legitimate reasons for a life without change are vaired, I believe adjustment to what one does repeatedly is a better choice. (275 words) Useful vocabulary 14
-
Repeating their daily routine: Lặp lại những hoạt động thường ngày
-
Have passion for: Có đam mê cho cái gì
-
A fear of uncertainty: Sự sợ hãi về điều gì không chắc chắn
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn
-
The same level of satisfaction: Cùng mức thỏa mãn
-
Embrace the repetition: Chấp nhận sự lặp lại
-
Fortify his characteristics or talents: Củng cố tính cách và tài năng
-
His limits or his potential: Giới hạn và tiềm năng
15
ZIM ACADEMY http://zim.vn