TASK 1:
Written by: IELTS I-Ready, 26/2/2024
Marked by: Ex-BC Examiner
The graph shows the unemployment rates in the UK, rest of Europe and Japan from 1993 to 2007.
The line chart illustrates the percentage of unemployed individuals in three different regions between 1993 and 2007. Overall, while the proportion of joblessness in the United Kingdom and the balance of Europe saw a decrease, Japan experienced the reverse pattern. Moreover, the United Kingdom started in the first place; however, it was surpassed by the rest of Europe.
The share of jobless British people dropped significantly from nearly 11% in 1993 to about 5% in 2001. Thereafter, it remained at this level for four years before recovering by 1% in the end.
Regarding the other parts of Europen, unemployment affected approximately 9% of residents in the beginning. Although this rate peaked at an overall highest point of just under 12% four years later, it documented a dip to slightly under 8% in 2007.
Finally, starting at the lowest result of 2% in the first year, the figure for Japanese workless citizens rose to roughly 3% in 1995, after which it stayed the same until 1999. Despite reaching a peak of 6% in the next four years, which overtook the United Kingdom, it declined back to the lowest position of 4% in the final year. (191 words)
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TASK 2:
ESSAY INFORMATION:
Written by: IELTS I-Ready, 25/2/2024
Marked by: Ex-BC Examiner
(IELTS Academic – 24/2/2024)
Question: Parents are putting a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
ANSWER:
In contemporary society, the phenomenon of parents exerting remarkable pressure on their offspring to excel has burgeoned. This essay delves into the underlying reasons for this trend and its ramifications, which I argue are predominantly deleterious.
This compulsion stems from multifaceted familial aspirations. Initially, parents who have attained a certain level of success in their own lives often harbor desires for their progeny to emulate or eclipse their achievements, perceiving such continuity as a testament to their lineage’s esteemed social standing. Conversely, those who have grappled with economic hardships or societal constraints may urge their children towards triumphs as a path to transcend such adversities. For example, families in impoverished rural regions in Vietnam often envisage their children’s success as a bridge to urban migration and enhanced living standards.
The consequences of this parental pressure are overall negative. Positively, it may instill in children a robust sense of discipline, ambition, and a resilient work ethic. These qualities are indispensable for navigating life’s vicissitudes and capitalizing on opportunities. Nonetheless, the detriments are more substantial. Primarily, the heightened stress and anxiety, which occasionally spiral into depression, can mar the mental well-being of the youth, underlining the profound impact of unrealistic expectations. Moreover, this trend may paradoxically incite rebellious tendencies. Specifically, as pressure from parental imposition surpasses children’s capacity for coping, they may manifest withdrawal or defiant behavior, ultimately fracturing familial ties and eroding emotional connections.
In conclusion, although parental pressure toward success, which originates from familial traditions and a genuine aspiration for their offspring’s improved future prospects, could help prepare them for future development, the consequences are predominantly harmful, with potential to impair children’s mental health and family relationships. Success should not be narrowly defined by achievements or financial prosperity but should also encompass personal happiness, mental health, and a sense of fulfillment. (301 words)
Highlight Vocabulary:
| Vietnamese | English |
| Excel | Vượt trội |
| Burgeoned | Đang phát triển |
| Ramifications | Phân nhánh |
| Deleterious | Có hại |
| Compulsion | Ép buộc |
| Multifaceted | Nhiều mặt |
| Harbor | Hải cảng |
| Progeny | Con cháu |
| Emulate | Thi đua |
| Lineage | Dòng dõi |
| Grappled | Vật lộn |
| Transcend | Vượt qua |
| Adversities | Nghịch cảnh |
| Envisage | Hình dung |
| vicissitudes | Thăng trầm |
| Detriments | Tác hại |
| Spiral | Xoắn ốc |
| Paradoxically | Nghịch lý thay |
| Manifest | Rõ ràng |
| Originates | Nguồn gốc |
| Predominantly | Chiếm ưu thế |
| Encompass | Bao gồm |
