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IELTS Writing Task 1 Vocabulary Guide

The document provides guidance on vocabulary, grammar structures, linking words and idioms that are commonly used and helpful for achieving a band score of 7.5 or higher on the IELTS Writing Task 1 test. Some key points include tips for replacing less accurate words like "show" with "depict" or "portray", using grammatical structures like inversion and present continuous tense, employing linking words such as "moreover", "however" and "furthermore", and incorporating idioms to demonstrate proficiency, such as "kill two birds with one stone". Mastering these elements can aid test takers in effectively summarizing factual information in a clear, cohesive academic style.

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IELTS Writing Task 1 Vocabulary Guide

The document provides guidance on vocabulary, grammar structures, linking words and idioms that are commonly used and helpful for achieving a band score of 7.5 or higher on the IELTS Writing Task 1 test. Some key points include tips for replacing less accurate words like "show" with "depict" or "portray", using grammatical structures like inversion and present continuous tense, employing linking words such as "moreover", "however" and "furthermore", and incorporating idioms to demonstrate proficiency, such as "kill two birds with one stone". Mastering these elements can aid test takers in effectively summarizing factual information in a clear, cohesive academic style.

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IELTS WRITING

TASK 1:
1. Instead of: Rather than
Ví dụ: Rather than using a car to go to work, many people now prefer cycling.

2. A significant increase/decrease: A substantial rise/fall


Ví dụ: There has been a substantial fall in the number of visitors to the museum
over the last year.

3. Show/illustrate/demonstrate: Depict/portray /present


Ví dụ: The graph depicts the percentage of students who passed the exam in
different age groups.

4. Dominated by: Characterized by/ Comprised mainly of


Ví dụ: The population of this city is characterized by young adults and middle-
aged people.

5. In contrast to: By contrast/ In comparison


Ví dụ: By contrast, the amount of time spent on television viewing decreased
significantly over the same period.

6. Similarly: Likewise/ Equally


Ví dụ: Likewise, the number of women working in management positions also
increased during this period.

7. It can be seen that: It is apparent that/ It is clear that


Ví dụ: It is clear that the majority of people in this region use cars as their
primary mode of transport.

8. Subsequently: Afterwards/ Later


Ví dụ: The company made some changes to its production process in the early
2000s, which resulted in higher profits later.

9. Approximately: Roughly/ About


Ví dụ: About 30% of respondents said they were dissatisfied with their current
job.

10. Peak at: Reach a peak of/ Hit a maximum of


Ví dụ: The number of tourists to this city hit a maximum of 2 million in August.
1. Cấu trúc Inversion:
Ví dụ: Not until the end of the year did the company achieve its sales target.

2. Cấu trúc với giới từ mở rộng:


Ví dụ: The number of people who are interested in traveling has increased over
the past decade.

3. Cấu trúc hiện tại tiếp diễn để miêu tả xu hướng hiện tại:
Ví dụ: Currently, more and more people are using public transportation instead
of driving their own cars.

4. Cấu trúc thay thế "the percentage" bằng "proportion" hoặc "fraction":
Ví dụ: A proportion of the population aged under 30 is expected to increase by
5% over the next decade.

5. Cấu trúc so sánh mang tính chất phân tích:


Ví dụ: Compared to the previous year, there was a significant increase in the
number of tourists visiting this city in the summer.

6. Cấu trúc so sánh với quá khứ:


Ví dụ: Unlike in the past, nowadays many people use social media to keep in
touch with friends and family.

7. Cấu trúc với các tính từ so sánh như "more", "less", "higher", "lower":
Ví dụ: The percentage of students who passed the exam was higher in the
second quarter than in the first quarter.

8. Cấu trúc biểu thị sự tương quan:


Ví dụ: The higher the level of education, the greater the income that a person
can earn.

9. Cấu trúc so sánh với trung bình:


Ví dụ: The amount of rainfall in this region was above/below average for the
month of June.

10. Cấu trúc so sánh với một số nhóm khác nhau:


Ví dụ: Among different age groups, people over 50 are more likely to suffer
from health problems related to sedentary lifestyle.

1. Increase: Rise/ Grow/ Surge/ Climb


Ví dụ: The number of tourists visiting the city grew substantially last year.
2. Decrease: Drop/ Decline/ Fall/ Plummet
Ví dụ: There was a significant decline in the amount of rainfall last month.

3. Amount: Quantity/ Volume/ Total/ Number


Ví dụ: The total number of passengers traveling by train increased by 10% last
year.

4. Start: Begin/ Commence/ Initiate/ Launch


Ví dụ: The company initiated a new marketing campaign to promote their
products.

5. End: Conclude/ Finish/ Terminate/ Wrap up


Ví dụ: The meeting concluded with a summary of the key issues discussed.

6. Important: Significant/ Crucial/ Essential/ Vital


Ví dụ: It is crucial to prioritize safety when designing a new product.

7. Show: Demonstrate/ Illustrate/ Display/ Present


Ví dụ: The graphs illustrate the changes in temperature over the past year.

8. Use: Utilize/ Employ/ Apply/ Make use of


Ví dụ: The company applied new technology to improve efficiency and reduce
costs.

9. Large: Huge/ Enormous/ Massive/ Gigantic


Ví dụ: The construction project required a massive amount of resources.

10. Small: Tiny/ Little/ Minute/ Miniature


Ví dụ: The company provided a little incentive for employees to take part in the
training program.

Đây là một số liên từ thông dụng trong IELTS Writing Task 1, giúp bạn đạt
band điểm Core 7.5:

1. Moreover: Dùng để thêm vào một ý kiến hoặc thông tin khác vào bài viết.

2. However: Dùng để biểu thị sự khác biệt hoặc phản đối với một câu trước đó.

3. Nevertheless: Tương tự như "however", được dùng để chỉ sự trái ngược giữa
hai sự việc.
4. Therefore: Dùng để kết luận một điều gì đó đã xảy ra hoặc chắc chắn sẽ xảy
ra.

5. In addition: Tương tự như "moreover", dùng để thêm vào thông tin mới cho
bài viết.

6. Furthermore: Cũng tương tự như "moreover" và "in addition", dùng để thêm


vào một ý kiến hoặc thông tin khác vào bài viết.

7. Thus: Tương tự như "therefore", được dùng để kết luận một điều gì đó đã xảy
ra hoặc sẽ xảy ra.

8. Nonetheless: Tương tự như "nevertheless", dùng trong các trường hợp muốn
biểu thị sự trái ngược giữa hai sự việc.

9. Firstly, secondly, finally: Dùng để đánh số các ý trong bài viết.

10. In contrast: Dùng để so sánh các yếu tố khác nhau trong bài viết.

1. By and large: Nói chung, tổng thể.

2. In terms of: Liên quan đến, về mặt.

3. On the whole: Nhìn chung, tổng thể.

4. As a result: Kết quả là, do đó.

5. In contrast to/with: Trái ngược với.

6. To a large extent: Đến một mức độ lớn.

7. A wide range of: Một loạt các.

8. At a glance: Nhìn thoáng qua.

9. Over the course of: Trong suốt khoảng thời gian.

10. On a regular basis: Thường xuyên.

11. In line with: Phù hợp với, tương ứng với.

12. Fluctuate widely: Dao động rộng.


13. As shown/demonstrated by: Như được thể hiện bởi.

14. In stark contrast: Sự tương phản rõ rệt.

15. At first glance: Trông có vẻ.

16. Bear in mind: Ghi nhớ, cân nhắc.

Lưu ý rằng khi sử dụng idiom và collocation, bạn cần hiểu rõ ý nghĩa của chúng
và đưa chúng vào bài viết một cách tự nhiên và phù hợp với ngữ cảnh. Bạn cũng
nên sử dụng chúng một cách chính xác để không gây rối loạn cho người đọc
hoặc làm giảm điểm số của bài viết.

Đây là một số từ vựng nâng cao có trong IELTS Writing Task 1 để đạt band
điểm Core 8.0:

1. Subsequently: Sau đó, tiếp theo.

2. Concomitant: Đồng thời xảy ra, liên quan chặt chẽ.

3. Alleviate: Giảm nhẹ, làm dịu.

4. Mitigate: Giảm nhẹ, làm giảm thiểu.

5. Augment: Tăng cường, gia tăng.

6. Exacerbate: Làm trầm trọng hơn, làm tồi tệ hơn.

7. Ameliorate: Cải thiện, làm tốt hơn.

8. Analogous: Tương tự, giống nhau.

9. Disparate: Khác biệt, không đồng nhất.

10. Anomalous: Bất thường, lạ lùng.

11. Incongruous: Không phù hợp, ko hợp lý.

12. Intermittent: Thỉnh thoảng, không đều.

13. Protracted: Kéo dài, lâu dài.


14. Transient: Tạm thời, ngắn hạn.

15. Ubiquitous: Phổ biến, có mặt khắp nơi.

16. Prevalent: Phổ biến, thịnh hành.

17. Rampant: Hoành hành, lan rộng.

18. Pervasive: Lan tỏa, toàn diện.

19. Myriad: Vô số, đa dạng.

20. Multifaceted: Đa mặt, nhiều khía cạnh.

Trong kỳ thi IELTS, việc sử dụng idioms là một cách tăng điểm cho phần kiểm
tra về khả năng sử dụng ngôn ngữ phong phú và linh hoạt trong việc diễn đạt ý
tưởng. Dưới đây là một số idiom thường được sử dụng trong IELTS:

1. To kill two birds with one stone: Giải quyết hai vấn đề trong một lần làm
việc.
- "By studying abroad, I can improve my language skills and experience a new
culture. It's like killing two birds with one stone."

2. A piece of cake: Một việc dễ dàng hoặc không gặp khó khăn.
- "The exam was a piece of cake for me because I studied really hard."

3. A blessing in disguise: Một điều bất lợi nhưng lại đem lại lợi ích sau này.
- "Losing my job turned out to be a blessing in disguise because it pushed me to
start my own business."

4. On the same page: Chia sẻ ý kiến, đồng ý với ai đó.


- "I'm glad we're on the same page about how to complete this project."

5. Cut corners: Làm việc chưa đầy đủ hoặc chỉ làm tối thiểu để hoàn thành công
việc.
- "If you cut corners when writing your essay, you won't get a good mark."

Example:
Bài 1
The given line chart depicts the exports of Australia to four countries, namely
Japan, the United States, China, and India from 1990 to 2012. It is immediately
evident that the total exports to China and India increased significantly
throughout the period, whereas exports to Japan and the United States declined
over time. Additionally, by the end of 2012, Chinese exports had become the
most common, while Indian exports were the least common.

With regards to Japanese exports, it started at a high of over 26% in 1990,


followed by a sharp decline to around 20% in the next five years. Over the
remaining period, there was a minimal downward trend, and it ended up near
17%. In contrast, China's exports only accounted for 3% in 1990, but it grew
exponentially after 2000, reaching a peak of 28% in 2012.

Regarding US exports, it remained relatively stable at around 10% until 2000,


after which it declined and slightly recovered to finish at 6% in 2012. On the
other hand, Indian exports remained at approximately 1% during the first ten
years before overtaking the United States with 7% in 2010 and then ending the
period slightly lower than the US.

To sum up, throughout the period, China's share of Australian exports


consistently rose, while Japan and the US experienced a decline. Meanwhile,
India's exports remained low for most of the period, except for the last two
years, where it surpassed the US, but still remained far behind China and Japan.

be doomed to extinction = đang bị định mệnh tuyệt chủng


be in danger of extinction = đang đe dọa bị tuyệt chủng
be on the brink/edge/verge of extinction = trên bờ vực của sự tuyệt chủng
be threatened with extinction = đang bị đe dọa tuyệt chủng
face extinction = đối diện với nguy cơ tuyệt chủng
become extinct = die out = tuyệt chủng

Native habitat: môi trường sống bản địa


Natural habitat: môi trường sống tự nhiên

Endangered habitat: môi trường sống bị đe dọa


Fragile habitat: môi trường sống dễ bị phá hủy
Threatened habitat: môi trường sống bị đe dọa

Coastal habitat: môi trường sống ven biển


Forest habitat: môi trường sống rừng
Wetland habitat: môi trường sống đầm lầy
Wildlife habitat: môi trường sống của động vật hoang dã
Woodland habitat: môi trường sống các khu rừng nhỏ.

a lack of awareness: thiếu nhận thức

develop awareness: phát triển nhận thức


foster awareness: nuôi dưỡng nhận thức
heighten awareness: tăng cường nhận thức
increase awareness: gia tăng nhận thức
raise awareness: nâng cao nhận thức
public awareness about something: nhận thức của công chúng về điều gì đó.

Cụm từ "be in danger of" có thể được paraphrase thành "be at risk of" hoặc "be
in peril of".

Một số idioms và collocations liên quan đến "be in danger of" bao gồm:

- Hang by a thread: đang ở trong tình trạng rất nguy hiểm và có thể bị kết thúc
bất cứ lúc nào.
Ví dụ: His job is hanging by a thread after the company's financial losses.

- Walking on thin ice: đang làm việc trong một tình huống nguy hiểm và có thể
bị đánh giá hoặc phản bội bất cứ lúc nào.
Ví dụ: He's been walking on thin ice with his boss ever since he missed that
important deadline.

- In harm's way: trong tình trạng có nguy cơ bị tổn thương hoặc chấn thương.
Ví dụ: The soldiers were sent into harm's way without adequate protection or
support.

- On a knife-edge: đang ở trong tình huống rất khó khăn và có thể điều chỉnh bất
cứ lúc nào.
Ví dụ: The team's chances of making it to the playoffs are on a knife-edge after
their recent losing streak.

Một số synonym của "gorgeous" là: stunning, beautiful, lovely, splendid,


magnificent, exquisite, dazzling, và striking, xtremely attractive, breathtakingly
beautiful, stunningly lovely, remarkably splendid, magnificently elegant,
exquisitely charming, dazzlingly radiant, và strikingly impressive.

Một số cách paraphrase cho "excellent" có thể là: outstanding, superb,


exceptional, remarkable, extraordinary, impressive, splendid, và first-rate.

Common questions

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Idioms such as "to kill two birds with one stone" or "a blessing in disguise" can demonstrate a candidate's command of English beyond basic vocabulary, showing fluency and cultural awareness, which are valuable in contexts like the IELTS exam. However, it must be used appropriately to maintain the writing's clarity and suitability for an academic context, ensuring that their figurative nature does not obscure intended meaning .

Considering the audience ensures that language structures and vocabulary are suitable for the readers’ level of understanding, thereby enhancing engagement and comprehension. In contexts like the IELTS Writing Task 1, where clarity and precision are essential, selecting appropriate complexity can reflect both communicative competence and the ability to engage with a diverse audience, while avoiding alienation or confusion .

Comparative structures such as "in contrast," "in comparison," and numerical comparisons like "higher/lower" or "more/less" help to draw direct parallels or highlight differences, enhancing the analytical depth of writing. Such comparisons enable the writer to evaluate data or situations within specific contexts, facilitating a clearer understanding and interpretation of the implications or outcomes described .

Utilizing diverse vocabulary such as synonyms and idiomatic expressions enhances engagement by keeping the content dynamic and interesting, preventing monotony. This layered approach can enhance clarity by providing precision in meaning, though it requires careful implementation to ensure that varied word choices do not confuse the reader if synonyms or idioms are overly complex or obscure .

The use of synonyms such as "rise," "grow," "surge," and "climb" for increase, and "drop," "decline," "fall," and "plummet" for decrease allows for varied expression, preventing repetition and potentially altering the intensity or tone of the writing. For instance, "surge" and "plummet" suggest more dramatic changes compared to "rise" and "drop," thus conveying urgency or significance in the trends discussed .

Writers might use expressions like "a significant increase/decrease," "substantial rise/fall," and "reach a peak" to succinctly describe trends, providing a clear picture of data movements. Such terminology helps the reader quickly grasp the overall direction and magnitude of trends without needing to interpret complex data presentations on their own, thereby enhancing comprehension and retention .

Authors may use idioms such as "kill two birds with one stone" or "a piece of cake" to add color and relatability to their writing, potentially engaging the reader more effectively. However, the risks include misinterpretation if the idioms are not widely understood, as well as possibly lowering the formality of the text, which might detract from its academic credibility .

Using complex vocabulary like "analogous" or "ubiquitous" can demonstrate proficiency and precise language use, offering nuanced meanings that simpler words might lack. However, challenges include potential comprehension issues for readers unfamiliar with such terms, possibly alienating less proficient readers and risking miscommunication if terms are used incorrectly or without appropriate context .

Idioms showcase an understanding of nuanced English language conventions and cultural literacy, often required in high-stakes exams. Their adept use signals a candidate's readiness to engage with the language at a sophisticated level, reflecting not just linguistic ability but also cultural competence, which is often assessed in exams such as the IELTS .

Linking words like "therefore," "moreover," and "nevertheless" establish logical connections between ideas, aiding the flow of an essay and clarifying relationships between sections. They help bridge points, introduce new arguments, or present contrasting views, contributing to the overall coherence and structure, which is fundamental for clear, persuasive writing .

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