[CẬP NHẬT ĐÁP ÁN IELTS WRITING TASK 2 - ĐỀ THI NGÀY 4/3/2017]

Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.

Owing the increasing gap in economic situations among countries, poorer nations often receive money influx from international institutions. While there are many arguments for and against this trend, I am of the opinion that these countries should be provided with pragmatic support rather than solely financial ones.

On the one hand, the advantages of international funding are undeniable. Firstly, with countries whose natural conditions are too harsh to cope with, they might have no choice but to depend on foreign aids. For example, in some underdeveloped countries in Africa, loss of crop may occur frequently because of natural disasters or severe weather. Therefore, they must resort to financial support as an only way to thrive.  More importantly, developing nations can utilize the donation for improving infrastructure and facilities. As people here hardly have any access to advanced health or education services, public constructions built by the financial aids may give them more opportunities to approach a better living standard.

However, the nature of these humanitarian activities can backfire on those who benefit from them. Given the fact that the people living in developing countries may unconditionally be provided money, they will likely take it for granted and squander money in a futile way. Under such circumstance, it seems more ideal to give them advice and consultancy on how to use the donation properly. Apart from that, organizations could fail to provide unlimited source of funding for poor people, so they need to get independent from the help in a long term. One method to achieve this could be sending experienced experts or professionals to the developing nations. By training local workers to the newest technology, we can create a more productive and disciplined workforce, the key to sustainable economic growth of a country.

In conclusion, the significance of international help, both financially and practically, is crucial to the potential prosperity of a less affluent country. However, I believe that charitable organizations should put more focus on instructions and advice for poor people to lead a better life.

Written by Phuong Thao

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[TỪ VỰNG THEO CHỦ ĐIỂM - TOPIC: CRIME]

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Crime – offence (n): việc phạm tội, tội ác

 To commit a crime/ an offence/ an illegal act = to offend: phạm tội
Criminal – offender (n): tên tội phạm

Juvenile delinquency (n. phr): tội phạm vị thành niên

Culprit (n): thủ phạm

 Serious crime/ offence (n): tội ác nghiêm trọng

 Petty/ minor crime/ offence (n): tội nhỏ nhặt

Capital punishment = dealth penalty = execution (n): hình phạt tử hình

 Rob (v): cướp giật à robber (n): tên cướp à robbery (n): tội cướp

Steal (v): ăn trộm -  Stealth (n): tội ăn trộm

Thief (n): kẻ cắp - Theft: tội ăn cắp
Burgle (v): đột nhập -  Burglar (n): kẻ đột nhập - Burglary (n): vụ đột nhập— 

Hijack (v): tấn công trên máy bay - Hijacking (n): tội không tặc - Hijacker (n): không tặc

Terrorize (v): khủng bố - Terrorist(n): tên khủng bố - Terrorism(n): tội khủng bố

Child abuse (n): bóc lột trẻ em

Labour abuse (n): bóc lột lao động

Computer crime(n): tội phạm máy tính
Online fraud (n): lừa đảo trên mạng

Vandalize (n): phá làng phá xóm - Vandal (n): kẻ phá hoại -  Vandalism (n): tội phá hoại

Shoplifting (n): nhảy đồ trong cửa hàng

Pick pocketing (n): móc túi

Murder (n,v): giết người (có kế hoạch từ trước

Homicide (n): giết người có chủ ý

Genocide (n): giết người hàng loạt

Blackmail (n,v): tống tiền 

M—oney laundering /ˈlɔːndə(r)/(n): rửa tiền

Tax evasion (n): trốn thuế

Treason /ˈtriːzn/(n): phản Quốc

Loot(n): hôi của

Corruption (n): tham nhũng
Bribery (n): ăn hối lộ

Embezzle (v): biển thủ - embezzlement (n)

Kidnap (v): bắt cóc - Kidnapping (n): việc bắt cóc - Kidnapper (n): tên bắt cóc

Smuggle / traffic (v): buôn lậu 

Human trafficking (n): buôn người

Drug cultivation (n): trồng thuốc phiện

Drug manufacturing (n): sản xuất thuốc phiện

Drug possession (n): tàng trữ thuốc phiện

Drug distribution (n): buôn bán thuốc phiện

Crime against humanity (n. phr): tội ác diệt chủng

Security system(n): hệ thống an ninh

Criminal justice system (n): hệ thống pháp luật hình sự 

Criminal Law (n): Luật Hình sự - Civil Law: Luật Dân sự 

Legitimate System (n): hệ thống luật pháp

Put someone in jail = imprison someone (v): tống ai vào tù

Community service = community order (n): lao động công ích

Serve out a sentence = keep in prison for life (n): nhận án tù chung thân

To be released from prison: được thả tự do

[CẬP NHẬT ĐỀ THI IELTS WRITING TASK 1 NGÀY 12/1/2017]
The chart shows the proportion of renewable energy in total energy supply in 4 countries from 1997 to 2010

The chart gives information about the percentages of renewable energy in total energy supply in four countries, namely Australia, Sweden, Iceland and Turkey between 1997 and 2010. As can be clearly seen, the highest proportion of this energy belonged to Iceland during the period given.

To be more specific, in 1997, roughly a half of the total energy production in Iceland was from renewable resources. This figure moderately rose to 60 per cent and 70 per cent in 2000 and 2010, respectively, making Iceland the country with the largest figures among four nations. Similar pattern was observed in Sweden with the proportion of renewable resources increasing by 5 per cent to nearly a tenth in the 13-year period. The figure for Turkey also enjoyed an upward trend from 36 per cent to just over 40 per cent between 1997 and 2000 before dropping to around a third ten years later.

By contrast, Australia was the country that experienced a decline in the percentage of renewable energy. In 1997, there was only 9 per cent of the total energy supply generated from renewable sources. This figure slowly decreased by half, hitting the lowest position of the four countries in 2010.

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[CẬP NHẬT ĐỀ THI IELTS WRITING TASK 1 - NGÀY 7/1/2016]

The chart shows the average daily minimum and maximum levels of air pollutants in 4 big cities in 2002

The chart shows the daily minimum and maximum amount of SO2 and N2O emission in four cities, namely Los Angeles, Calcutta, Beijing and Mexico City in 2002. In general, the quantity of pollutants in Mexico City was the highest among four cities.

To be more specific, the lowest level of SO2 in Mexico City was around 80 micrograms per m³ (70 units), nearly twice as large as that of Calcutta and by far ahead those of Los Angeles and Beijing. Similarly, the maximum amount of SO2 in Mexico City was 200 units, which was much greater than the emission in Beijing, Calcutta and Los Angeles at 140 units, 55 units and 10 units, respectively.

Regarding the emission of N2O, Mexico City was even affected by N2O more seriously with the figure ranging from 110 units to 210 units every day. Holding the second position was Los Angeles, with the highest level reaching 100 units, approximately three times as high as the maximum figures for Calcutta and Beijing. Meanwhile, the lowest levels of N2O emission in Los Angeles, Calcutta and Beijing were insignificant, at below 50 units each.