CHỮA ĐỀ THI THẬT BAND 8.0+ IELTS WRITING TASK 1 & 2 NGÀY 29/4/2023

TASK 1:

Written by: IELTS I-Ready, 1/5/2023

Marked by: Examiner

The diagrams show the layouts of a theatre in 2010 and 2012. Overall, by 2012, it had been made significantly larger by adding new facilities and relocating some existing ones, while the main auditorium remained intact.

In 2010, the structure had two adjacent offices for admin and ticket sales and a cafe all located on either side of the main door at the centre of the lower wall. Inside the auditorium, there were two doors for entry, and one door for exit on the left next to the front-row seats. The main stage was about the same size as the dressing room behind it and a storage room was at the left rear of the theatre. 

Over the next two years, the main door and auditorium with its entry doors remained untouched, while the exit one was lost. However, the lobby was widened, making room for a new restaurant. This means the admin office was moved a little up to the left in an addition, and the ticket counter replaced the old cafe on the right of the main door. Notably, although the stage was enlarged by almost double, the dressing room and storage were downsized and moved around slightly. The dressing room and new showers were located on the left in an extension, while the storage was on the right, all connected by a new long corridor at the back.

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Task 2:

ESSAY INFORMATION:

Written by: IELTS I-Ready, 1/5/2023

Marked by: Examiner

(IELTS Academic – 29/4/2023)

Question: Many companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think this is good for the world of sports, while others think there are disadvantages of this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?

ANSWER:

Over the past few decades, the general public have witnessed a surge in the sponsorship made by certain enterprises to the sport industry. While opponents of this trend claim that it might exert many negative effects; nonetheless, I believe that funding sporting events is amongst the most effective public relations strategies.

On the one hand, reputable brands contribute a significant amount of money to sports stars which might have detrimental impacts on athletes’ performance. The reason behind this is that as the number of advertising agreements increases, athletes may prioritise attending promotional events over their training. Consequently, this will lead to a deterioration in their performance on the field.  Moreover, by aligning themselves with a particular brand, athletes are essentially taking the risk of potentially compromising their own reputation. If the brand has a negative reputation, for instance, if it is known for causing environmental damage or exploiting child labour, this negative image could be transferred to the athlete.  

On the other hand, multinationals sponsor sports will help them promote their company labels to the public. This is because major sporting events are watched by billions of audiences. Thus, an association with sports competitions or organisation such as World Cup Football or FIFA, a business might increase its brand value, sales volume and revenue. Furthermore, advertising contracts can be a significant source of income for athletes, as some promotional deals are worth millions of dollars. 

In conclusion, commercial sponsorship is an inevitable phenomenon in the world of sport. Although it might have adverse effects on players’ performance and reputation in some cases, I am of the opinion that brand advertisements will bring society more benefits in terms of a more profitable income for athletes and a growth in the companies’ revenue. (291 words)

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