IELTS WRITING TASK 2
Grand topic: JOB / WORK
VOCABULARY
1. working longer hours = the frequency of long working hours = extended
hours of work: làm việc nhiều giờ
2. have a severe impact on…= have an adverse impact on… = have a
harmful impact on… have a negative impact on…: có ảnh hưởng tiêu
cực/có hại lên…
3. impact = effect (n): ảnh hưởng
4. society = community: xã hội, cộng đồng
5. reduce = limit = restrict: giảm, giới hạn cái gì
6. work productivity: năng suất làm việc
7. suffer from various health issues: mắc các vấn đề về sức khỏe
8. fatigue(n): sự mệt mỏi
9. anxiety disorders(n): những sự rối loạn lo âu
10. stroke(n): đột quỵ
11. Failing health = poor health: sức khỏe giảm sút
12. sick leave: xin nghỉ việc vì bệnh
13. poor work performance: hiệu suất làm việc kém
14. low productivity: năng suất thấp
15. a case in point: 1 ví dụ điển hình
16. frequently feel exhausted: thường xuyên cảm thấy kiệt sức
17. make more errors at work: sai sót nhiều hơn tại sở làm
18. have serious consequences for: gây ra hậu quả nặng nề cho…
19. busy working schedules: lịch trình công việc bận rộn
20. take frequent family trips: thường xuyên đi du lịch với gia đình
21. have meals together: ăn cùng nhau
22. overworked people: những người làm việc quá nhiều
23. devote time to…: dành thời gian vào việc gì = spend time on…
24. family relationships = family bonds: mối quan hệ gia đình
25. a nine-to-five job: công việc hành chính từ 9 giờ sáng tới 5 giờ chiều
26. job satisfaction: sự hài lòng trong công việc
27. pursue a career: theo đuổi sự nghiệp
28. learn various skills and experience: học được những kỹ năng và kinh
nghiệm
29. professional work environment: môi trường làm việc chuyên nghiệp
30. get a well-paid job: có được 1 công việc được trả lương tốt
31. earn a high salary: có được mức lương cao
EMPLOYMENT/BUSINESS/ECONOMY
occupational competency
economic downturn
labor value
increase competitive advantages in a labor market
operate with a profit-driven strategy
sufficient capital to cover the labor/maintenance costs
climb the promotion ladder
senior working professionals
sense of satisfaction
stay competitive in the market
formidable candidates
possess rich experience
financial deficit
professional manner
stiff/fierce competition
work around the clock: làm việc cật lực
workaholics
unethical/questionable means
maximize business profits
discontent/dissatisfied
in good financial health
a steady source of income
job security
employability
dynamic/versatile/agile
staff morale
balancing work and family demands
giving products an exaggerated account
corporate culture
USEFUL WORDS
emphasis should be therefore laid upon
it is conceivable/acknowledged that = it can be seen
exert influence on
commonly the norm/ the order of the day
inextricably linked to
sound and comprehensive decision
there are courses of action that can be adopted to ameliorate the … issue
supporter/advocate/proponents/believers >< critics/opponents/skeptics
A solid contribution could be made
the potential threat posed by
turn a blind eye to/be indifferent to
it is high time that serious consideration should be given to
quickly-spreading and worrisome phenomenon
a head start
should be emphasized/underscore/address
a long-term macro perspective
irrefutable/indisputable
a prime example of which is
the rationales for this trend lie in
mainstream/ubiquitous/prevalent
at the expense/cost of: gây hại tới
play an indispensable role
multifarious positive effects can be attributed to this happening
spur/propel/stimulate/prompt ><stunt/hinder/ the progress
held accountable/responsibility/incumbent on
play an important role/an integral part/ become the backbone
in order to avert such a bleak future
burgeoning=increasing
gone are the days when
I subscribe to the notion that
the drawbacks pale into insignificance by comparison with the merits
take a heavy toll on=have a detrimental effect/put a real strain on
prerequisite
of paramount importance
by no means=definitely
joining hands to fight evils (poverty, disease, terrorism, global warming)/joint effort
recent decades have witnessed an upsurge in
people’s views differ greatly as to whether or not
A common school of thought states that
supranational = worldwide = international = transnational =interstate
=universal
the most glaring merit
PRACTICE
Topic 1: When choosing a job, the salary is the
most
important consideration. To what extend do you
agree or disagree?
INTRODUCTION
Bước 1: Paraphase đề bài
When choosing a job, the salary is the most important
consideration.
=> It has been said that people usually wonder about salary before taking a job.
=> Nowadays, the decision of taking a job of many people is normally based on
how much salary they are paid for.
=> Many people nowadays tends to consider money as a priority when choosing
their job.
To what extend do you agree or disagree?
=> Personally, I agree that the salary plays an important role in deciding on a
career, but it is not the key because there are other equally important factors.
=> In my opinion, I …..
Topic 2: Write a paragraph about advantages of working
from home.
Sample answer: These days, with recent technological
advances, many people are choosing to work from home
for some reasons.
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HOMEWORK: Chọn một trong các topic sau
Topic 3: Write a paragraph about running own
business
Topic 4: Write about benefits of part-time jobs.
Topic 5: Write about benefits of changing jobs in
life
TOPIC 6:
Task 2: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write
about the following topic. Some organizations believe that their
employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of work
above appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own
opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant
examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
1- What is “dress smartly”? in a fashionable and slightly formal way
2- Why “dress smartly?”
- Allowing people to gain self-confidence and good
communicating with others.
- In the bussiness envrionment:
o Increasing customer trust: to distinguish with others,
build trust between customers and staffs.
o Creating brand awareness: helping organisations to
stand out in a saturated market
