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Suggested Answer to Task 2 Essays - IELTS Cambridge 7 Sơ lược lư về tác giả Thầầy Toàn ZIM (8.5 IELTS, 8.5 Writing) – Quản lý học thuật tại Anh Ng Ngữ ZIM, là ứng viên tiêu biểu u Quý I của c chương trình Writers of the Future (WOTF) - cuộcc thi viết vi truyện ngắn và truy khoa học viễn tưởng uy tín củaa Mỹ truyện M do L.Ron Hubbard sáng lập l từ thập niên 80 và được tổ chứcc hàng năm nhằm nh tìm kiếm m nh những tài năng xuất chúng về văn chương. Suggested Answer IELTS Cambridge 6 Bộ Cambridge IELTS - bộ sách luyện đề IELTS rất r nổi tiếng trên thế giớii cũng c như tại Việt Nam. Hiểu được tầm m quan trọng tr của bộ đề này, thầy th Toàn ZIM đã trực tiếp biên soạạn ra cuốn Suggested Answer IELTS Cambridge 7. Do các đề từ cuốn cu 1 – 5 không còn phù hợp p với v đề thi hiện nay nên tác giá chỉ bắt đầu u viết vi từ cuốn 6 trở đi. Cuố ốn sách gồm 4 bài mẫu Band 8.0 do thầầy Toàn ZIM viết bằng phong cách đơn giản gi nhưng hiệu quả cao giúp học h viên dễ dàng tiếp p cận c phương pháp làm bài IELTS Writing. Writing Với mỗi bài mẫu đều u có những nh phân tích một cách chi tiết: 1. Identifying the essay type. 2. Structuring the essay: Cung cấp p dàn ý tổng t quan nhất cho bài IELTS. 3. Sample answer band 8.0+ 4. Useful vocabulary: Từ vựng ghi điểm m tương ứng với chủ đề.

Suggested Answer IELTS Cambridge 7 chắcc chắn ch sẽ là một tài liệu hữu u ích cho bất b cứ ai muốn tự họcc IELTS Writing. *Lưu Lưu ý: Bộ sách này bao gồm 6 cuốn từ Cam 6 – 11.

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IELTS CAMBRIDGE 7 It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, Test 1

it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sportsperson or musician. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Some me people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of Test 2

an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. punishment Discuss both views and give your opinion

As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual well-being. well Test 3

What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to

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knowledge for its own sake, regardless regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, inion, should be the main function of a

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CAM CAMBRIDGE IELTS 7 - TEST 1 Author: Toan ZIM ZIM ACADEMY Bandscore: 8+

It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sportsperson or musician. Discuss both views and give your opinion SUGGESTED ANSWER

Identifying the essay type: Discussion + Opinion pinion

Structuring the essay -

Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about nature vs nurture

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Sentence 2: Clearly and directly state my propensity for which side of the argument with one short and simple sentence (agree

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Paragraph 1: 2 reasons why some people think talents are important  Some particular skills could not be taught

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 Talents are the root of greatness -

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CONCLUSION

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Restate my favorable side

Sample answer Whether innate talents or guidance and training play play a more important part in the success of a sport star has drawn much attention from many people. In my opinion, mere talents would not fully determine one’s success but rather the nurture from teachers or trainers. trainers On the one hand, there are several rea reasons sons why some people believe it is talents that matter. Firstly, they believe that some particular skills could not be taught or trained, trained or at least they would take a considerable amount of time to be enhanced; and yet the odds for success are uncertain. The instinct or logical mind of chess players, for example, are usually seen as exclusive.. Secondly, many people concede that hardwork does oes play a part in one’s success; however, inborn abilities are the root of greatness.. There is convincing evidence of prodigies in the history of music such as Mozart that proves the validity of such a viewpoint. view If he had been without the taste for music at an early age, he would not have become one of the most outstanding composers of all time. On the other hand, I would argue that what dictates one’s failure or success is nurture. Any child with strong determination could be taught to excel in sports or music. Even if gifted, a person could easily turn his talents into no use without teaching and direction. Additionally, it is believed that everyone possesses his own hidden gifts which always need to be discovered and sharpened before actual acknowledment. acknowledment. For instance, Huynh Kinh Nguyen, once stated incompetent at swimming, succeeded in standind among the best swimmers in Vietnam after non-stop stop guided training training. In conclusion, I agree with those who think it is possible to teach any child to become 3

excellent at sports or music. (296 words) http://zim.vn ZIM ACADEMY

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Innate talents: Tài năng bẩm b sinh

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The nurture from teachers and trainers: Sự dưỡng dục của thầyy cô và huấn hu luyện viên

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To be seen as exclusive: Chỉ một số người có

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Inborn ability: Khả năng bẩm b sinh

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Prodigy: Thần đồng

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The taste for music: Thị Th hiếu âm nhạc

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Strong determination: Sự quyết tâm mạnh mẽ

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Excel in sports or music: Xuất chúng ở thể thao và âm nhạc

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Hidden gifts: Tài năng ẩn

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Non-stop stop guided training: Không ngừng luyện tập có hướng dẫẫn

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CAMBRIDGE IELTS 7 - TEST 2 Author: Toan ZIM ZIM ACADEMY Bandscore: 8+

Some me people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. punishment Discuss both views and give your opinion SUGGESTED ANSWER

Identifying the essay type: Discussion + Opinion pinion

Structuring the essay -

Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about legitimate types of punishment

INTRODUCTION

Sentence 2: Clearly and directly state my propensity propensit for which side of the argument with one short and simple sentence (agree with people who think every aspect of a crime should be considered)

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Paragraph 1: 2 reasons why some people think having fixed punishments is reasonable  A society of justice and equity

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 Humanity  The judge could give the best response CONCLUSION

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Restate my favorable side

Sample answer People have different opinions nions about what factors should be taken into consideration before any convictions. In my view, the judge should base their decisions on both the circumstances and motive for committing crimes. On the one hand, I understand why some people insist on fixed punishments for different kinds of law violation. Firstly, they think it symbolizes a society of justice and equity where criminals of the same type are condemned equally. Secondly, fixed punishments for those who fail to comply with the law could act as an effective ctive deterrent against offenses. offense Felons, for example, are dangerous members of society and need to be punished according to their heinous actions.. And if they knew they could convince the judges and jury to relieve his sentence by one way or another, another, fairness would not be guaranteed. On the other hand, I would argue that the motive and circumstance of any illegalities should be contemplated closely. It reflects humanity existing in parallel with every decision of conviction. Certainly manslaughter iin self-defense could not possibly be compared with a premeditated murder.. In other words, the circumstance in which the crime is carried out has to be on the list of consideration. Additionally, the judge could decide the best objective response to a case based on many perspectives. perspectives. For example, a man who steals money to feed his family should be exempted from sentences sentences. In conclusion, I would side with people who think not having fixed punishments is better, 6

although treating lawbreakers equally might be llegitimate egitimate to some extent. (255 words) http://zim.vn ZIM ACADEMY

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Law violation:: Phá luật lu

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A society of justice and equity: equity Một xã hội củaa công lý và công bằng b

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Fail to comply with the law: law Không tuân theo luật pháp

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To act as an effective deterrent against offenses: offenses Coi là mộtt rào ccản hiệu quả

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Heinous actions: Nhữ ững hành động dã man

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Relieve his sentence: sentence Giảm nhẹ án

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Every decision of conviction conviction: Mọi quyết định kết tội

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Manslaughter in self self-defense: Giết người vì tự vệ

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A premeditated murder: murder Giết người có chủ đích

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To be e exempted from sentences sentences: Miễn kết tội

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CAM CAMBRIDGE IELTS 7 - TEST 3 Author: Toan ZIM ZIM ACADEMY Bandscore: 8+

As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual well-being. being. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? SUGGESTED ANSWER

Identifying the essay type: Direct-Question

Structuring the essay

INTRODUCTION

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Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about job satisfaction

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Sentence 2: Give a short and general answer to the 2 questions

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Paragraph 1: Give 2 examples of what contribute to job satisfaction  Stable salary + pension

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Paragraph 2: Give 2 reasons why workers’ expectation for job satisfaction has become unrealistic

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 Not many jobs could ensure stable salaries and pension pensio  Workers have to do jobs they do not like

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CONCLUSION

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Restate my answer to the two questions

Sample answer Job satisfaction is the ultimate goal that a majority of people desire for because the large proportion of their adult life is dedicated to work. Contributing Contributing factors to job satisfaction greatly differ, depending on individual points of view; however, workers’ anticipation for those elements has become unrealistic. There are two principal factors that bring about a certain level of contentment to modern workers. The first thing is that employees would be satisfied if they received a stable salary while working and pension at their retirement age. age. This is totally understandable because they want to ensure the well well-being of their family even when they are re retired. The second thing is workers’ passion for their professions professions.. If they loved what they were doing, this would fuel their performances at their job with enthusiasm. enthusiasm Unfortunately those said factors have gotten out of hand. Regarding salaries and pension, there are only a few jobs that could secure the stability of a family’s finance. finance Companies are cutting down the cost for paying salaries for their employees in order to allocate more of their budget to the production system. system In many cases, the advertised ertised pay rate, for example, is incompatible with and usually higher than the real one. Additionally, doing what one has no interest in would be inevitable in certain cases. cases. It might be because the money they could earn would be insufficient to feed his family or simply because he is not good enough to be working at his desirable profession. profession This without doubt would upset idealistic individuals who always live up to their expectation for job satisfaction. satisfaction In conclusion, earnings and passion which are listed listed to be the main contributors to job 9

satisfaction are not realistic any more in the modern world. (287 words) http://zim.vn ZIM ACADEMY

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A certain level of contentment: Mức độ thỏa mãn nhất định

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A stable salary: Lương ổn định

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Pension at their retirement age: Lương hưu khi đến tuổi nghỉ hưu

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Passion for their professions: Đam mê cho nghề nghiệp

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Fuel their performances at their job with enthusiasm: Tiếp p nhiên liệu li cho sự thể hiện ở công việc với sự ự hăng hái

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Out of hand: Ngoài tầầm với

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Allocate more of their budget to the production system: Phân b bổ nhiều từ ngân sách đến hệ thống sản n xuất xu

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Desirable profession: Nghề nghiệp ao ước

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Idealistic individuals: Những cá nhân lí tưởng hóa

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Live up to their expectation for job satisfaction: Sống vớii mong ước ư về sự hài lòng trong nghề nghiệp

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CAM CAMBRIDGE IELTS 7 - TEST 4 Author: Toan ZIM ZIM ACADEMY Bandscore: 8+

Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regar regardless dless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? SUGGESTED ANSWER

Identifying the essay type: Opinion

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Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about the main function of universities

INTRODUCTION

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Sentence 2: Directly and clearly state my opinion: necessary skills and knowledge for future career

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Paragraph 1: Explain why it is necessay for university to provide what would be needed in the working world.

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Paragraph 2: Explain why it is unreasonable to pay no attention to what employers might require of graduates

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CONCLUSION

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Restate my opinion

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Sample answer People have different views about whether a university should supply students with courses of only academic knowledge or necessary skills that they might need in the future. In my opinion, the main role of a university should be the foundation for careers after graduation. Certainly the provision of knowledge and skills which would be of use in the future is vital for college graduates.. This is because employers always require their potential employees have enhanced skills such as language proficiency, Engl English ish in particular, or communication skills. Experience and professional working attitude are also indispensable when applying for a vacancy. Those, unfortunately, hardly fall into top priorities in many university cirruculum which still wastes resources on raw and rather impractical academic knowledge.. Therefore, students who are too involved in attending classes, economics for example, would find it even more challenging to compete with others who have sharp insights into the business world. On the other hand, it is absurd to deny the relation between what would be learned in university and what would make an impression on future employers employers.. If universities did not provide access to activities which would help participants improve their skills for future work, wo the possibility of unemployment would be inevitable. inevitable. This would demotivate people from pursuing tertiary education since universities could not meet their real demands. demands In conclusion, I am in strong disagreement that university should separate their functions f from the actual requirements of the working world and I believe giving access to necessary knowledge and skills to graduates is tremendously important. (255 words) Useful vocabulary: 12

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To be the foundation for careers: Là nền tảng cho sự nghiệp

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To o be of use in the future: Có ích cho tương lai

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Potential employees: Nhân viên tiềm năng http://zim.vn ZIM ACADEMY

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Experience and professional working attitude: Kinh nghiệm m và thái độ đ làm việc chuyên nghiệp

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To fall into top priorities: Là những ưu tiên hàng đầu

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Raw and rather impractical academic knowledge: Kiến thứcc sách vở v thô và có phân phi thực tế

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The possibility of unemployment would be inevitable: Khả năng không có việc vi là không thể tránh khỏi

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To pursue tertiary education: Tham gia giáo dục bậc đại học

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To meet their reall demands: Đáp ứng những yêu cầu thực tế

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