Bài nghe về River and Coastal Floodings

Hai clip ngắn dưới đây dành cho các em học sinh cấp 2 trở lên khám phá các nguyên nhân và hậu quả của ngập lụt sông, ngập lụt ven biển thông qua các nghiên cứu điển hình tại Anh. Bài nghe xem xét tác động của ngập lụt sông, ngập lụt ven biển đối với cộng đồng và cách mà các mô hình ngập lụt đang thay đổi theo thời gian. Bài nghe giúp các em có thêm hiểu biết về: Địa lý tự nhiên liên quan đến: thang thời gian địa chất và kiến tạo mảng; đá, phong hóa và đất; thời tiết và khí hậu, bao gồm biến đổi khí hậu từ Kỷ Băng hà đến hiện tại; và sự băng giá, thủy văn và các vùng bờ biển.


Những bộ phim ngắn này cũng là công cụ lý tưởng giúp các em học sinh hiểu về ngập lụt sông, ngập lụt ven biển và các nguyên nhân của những hiện tượng này. Đây là những nguồn tư liệu hữu ích giúp các em nâng cao vốn từ và kiến thức trong đó sử dụng tiếng Anh như công cụ. Sau này với các bài thi học thuật như IELTS, các em sẽ có phong phú vốn từ và kiến thức cho các bài viết về chủ đề biến đổi khí hậu và cách mà biến đổi khí hậu ảnh hưởng đến cuộc sống của các cộng đồng ven biển.

Các điểm thảo luận:

Chúng ta có thể dự đoán khi nào ngập lụt sẽ xảy ra không?

Ngập lụt là gì?

Nguyên nhân gây ra ngập lụt ven biển là gì?

Nguyên nhân gây ra ngập lụt sông là gì?

Con người phản ứng như thế nào với nguy cơ ngập lụt?

Phản ứng với ngập lụt ven biển có khác gì so với ngập lụt sông không?

Các mô hình ngập lụt có đang thay đổi không?

Phía dưới 02 clip là Tape Script bài nghe với những chỗ highlight vàng là từ mới, highlight xanh là cụm từ hoặc cấu trúc cần nhớ. Chi tiết sẽ được giảng trên lớp.

RIVER FLOODING

COASTAL FLOODING

Bài nghe Supply and Demand in Economics

Dùng tiếng Anh để học các môn học khác, tìm hiểu các lĩnh vực khác là cách sử dụng tiếng Anh một cách tự nhiên nhất và đúng với bản chất của việc học. Nhiều học viên mải mê theo đuổi các chứng chỉ quốc tế, các bài ngữ pháp khô khan, các bài đọc dài vô tận và cho rằng như vậy sẽ nhanh chóng cải thiện ngoại ngữ là một cách tiếp cận rất sai lầm và không thực sự hữu dụng. Tiếng Anh chỉ là phương tiện chứ không phải mục đích, nhầm lẫn giữa mục đích và phương tiện sẽ kéo theo hệ quả cả đời chỉ để dành học tiếng Anh mà mãi không lên. Tập cách sử dụng tiếng Anh như một công cụ để tìm hiểu kho tàng kiến thức vô tận của nhân loại, nâng cao kiến thức cho bản thân thì khi ấy tiếng Anh sẽ được đưa về đúng với mục đích sử dụng của nó: Đó là dùng ngôn ngữ để kết nối và tìm hiểu mở rộng các kiến thức chuyên môn.

Bài nghe sau đây cung cấp kiến thức về Kinh tế học ở mức sơ đẳng là Cung và Cầu của thị trường, tại sao có Cung và Cầu, Cung và Cầu định hình nên một nền kinh tế ra sao. Bài nghe rất phù hợp với các bạn có trình độ Pre Intermediate trở lên để học được các kiến thức mới với lối tiếp cận rõ ràng, mạch lạc, logic với đa số các từ, cấu trúc và ngữ pháp dễ hiểu. Bài nghe kèm phụ đề và Tapescript ở phía dưới. Kiến thức cụ thể trong bài được giảng trên lớp cho các học viên nắm bắt cả về nội dung và ngôn ngữ.

Từ vựng và nội dung bài Reading 2 IELTS Cambridge 7

Dưới đây là danh sách từ, cấu trúc, idiom và dịch nghĩa bài Reading 2 của Test 1 IELTS Cambridge 7 dành cho các học viên lớp IELTS tham khảo thêm.

Making Every Drop Count

Từ vựng và nội dung bài Reading 1 IELTS Cambridge 7

Dưới đây là danh sách từ mới học thuật, các cấu trúc câu và idiom quan trọng cần nhớ trong bài Reading 1 sách IELTS Cambridge 7 dành cho các bạn đang học ôn lớp IELTS. Trong giai đoạn luyện đọc chuyên sâu IELTS không có gì hay và quan trọng, đúng trọng tâm bằng đọc trực tiếp bài đọc trong các sách đề IELTS Cambridge. Nên luyện tập từ IELTS Cambridge 7 trở đi cho sát với cấu trúc đề thi mới. Vừa học được kiến thức, từ vựng, thành ngữ vừa sát với cấu trúc đề thi mới. Việc luyện đọc ở nhà các học viên nên chia thành 2 bước:

Bước 1: Căn thời gian đúng 20 phút để làm trọn vẹn một Reading theo đúng thời gian khi đi thi.

Bước 2: Kiểm tra đáp án. Câu nào sai làm lại và cố gắng hiểu tại sao sai. Câu nào đúng theo kiểu tick ngẫu nhiên mà không hiểu cũng check lại xem tại sao lại đúng.

Bước 3: Học kỹ – Học sâu bằng cách tra từ, cấu trúc, idom, collocation trong bài để ghi nhớ.

Tạp chí Science News Explores số tháng 9.2024

Science News Explores (trước đây được biết đến với tên gọi Science News for Students) là một tạp chí khoa học trực tuyến với mục tiêu mang khoa học đến gần hơn với đối tượng độc giả trẻ tuổi, từ học sinh trung học cơ sở đến trung học phổ thông. Được điều hành bởi tổ chức phi lợi nhuận Society for Science, tạp chí này cung cấp các bài viết, báo cáo, và phân tích về các chủ đề khoa học hiện đại, từ vật lý, hóa học, sinh học cho đến các nghiên cứu về môi trường và không gian.

Các bài viết của Science News Explores được biên soạn với ngôn ngữ dễ hiểu, giúp người đọc trẻ tiếp cận với những khái niệm khoa học phức tạp mà không bị quá tải thông tin. Tạp chí không chỉ tập trung vào các khám phá khoa học mới nhất mà còn chú trọng vào cách mà những phát minh này ảnh hưởng đến cuộc sống hàng ngày. Ngoài ra, tạp chí còn cung cấp các tài liệu giáo dục và hoạt động dành cho giáo viên và học sinh, giúp nâng cao trải nghiệm học tập về khoa học.

Science News Explores là một nguồn tài liệu đáng tin cậy cho những ai quan tâm đến khoa học và mong muốn khám phá thế giới thông qua lăng kính khoa học hiện đại.

Hướng dẫn viết câu mở bài – Introduction

Đề bài: The graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the day in 1992. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Câu mở bài chỉ cần 1 câu và viết lại câu hỏi của đề với các từ khác (gọi là Paraphrasing). Paraphrasing là KỸ NĂNG QUAN TRỌNG BẬC NHẤT để gây ấn tượng ban đầu với NGƯỜI CHẤM BÀI IELTS

hoặc

Những từ được parphrase:

  • The graph below shows = The line graph compares
  • radio and television audiences = percentages of UK residents who watched television and listened to the radio
  • throughout the day = over the course of an average day

Line graph advice in Task 1

Biểu đồ đường luôn thể hiện sự thay đổi theo thời gian. Dưới đây là 8 chú ý khi viết bài mô tả dạng đồ thị Line Graph

Chia bài viết thành 4 đoạn: gồm phần giới thiệu, phần tóm tắt các ý chính, và 2 đoạn mô tả chi tiết.

Trong đoạn tóm tắt: hãy nhìn tổng quát biểu đồ. Xem xét các xu hướng chung của tất cả các đường từ đầu đến cuối biểu đồ (từ năm đầu tiên đến năm cuối cùng). Hãy xác định xem có xu hướng chung nào không, ví dụ như tất cả các đường đều tăng lên hoặc giảm xuống.

Đừng dùng số liệu trong phần tóm tắt: Phần này chỉ cần nêu các điểm chung như “tăng/giảm tổng thể”, “cao nhất” hoặc “thấp nhất”, mà không cần nhắc đến số liệu cụ thể.

Không mô tả từng đường riêng lẻ: Giám khảo muốn thấy sự so sánh giữa các đường chứ không phải bạn miêu tả từng đường một cách tách biệt.

Không cần nói đến tất cả các năm: Chỉ nên tập trung vào năm đầu tiên, năm cuối cùng, và những năm có sự thay đổi đặc biệt như đỉnh cao hay sự tăng/giảm lớn.

Bắt đầu đoạn 3 bằng sự so sánh: So sánh số liệu của các đường trong năm đầu tiên xuất hiện trên biểu đồ, ví dụ: “Vào năm 1990, số lượng…”

Sử dụng thì quá khứ đơn: (như “tăng”, “giảm”) cho những năm trong quá khứ, và dùng “will” hoặc “is expected/predicted to” cho những năm tương lai.

Tránh dùng các thì bị động, tiếp diễn, hoặc hoàn thành: Không nên viết theo kiểu “số lượng đã được tăng lên” (bị động), “số lượng đang tăng lên” (tiếp diễn), hoặc “số lượng đã tăng” (hoàn thành).

Chữa bài TASK 2 cho học viên

Đề bài: People attend colleges universities for many different reasons (for example: new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge.). Why do you think people attend colleges or universities? You should give reasons for answer using your own ideas and experience.

BÀI VIẾT CỦA HỌC VIÊN

A college education a highly revered benchmark around the world. In many countries, without a college-level degree, a citizen is not considered for state jobs. People attend colleges for many reasons but career preparation is the important goal among them.

Most students enroll in colleges bright career prospects and they study professional and job-oriented courses. If achieved with threshold scores, these courses increase the industrial employability of learners by training with the skills industries need. For example, many companies organize direct campus programs in colleges, offering professional courses, to hire ready-to-utilize resources with rewarding packages. To add to this, in many cases, based on education, employees get remuneration for the exact same job, and college education degrees play pivotal roles in accelerating promotion processes too.

On the other hand, in addition scintillating future career opportunities, university education also offers many new experiences. These experiences migration to new countries, befriending new people, working while studying, and, most importantly, learning to adjust with people. If we take look at foreign students’ data across Europe, it is eminent that around 20 % of students in Universities are Asian countries. These experiences burgeon adaptability skills to pursuers and help turning future paradigm citizens.

Some people also attend university courses to enhance knowledge. Students under this section mostly pursue challenging and doctorate degrees in their fields. Most of these learners turn researchers and help the of the world. Some governments offer enticing whooping packages to the best minds convince the latter to select this study stream.

Finally, considering all reasons attend colleges or universities, it is clear that the paramount reason is career growth. However, new experiences’ and ‘enhancing knowledge’ are also prodigious reasons.

CHỮA BÀI CHI TIẾT

TASK RESPONSE 7

Band Score for Task Response: 7

  • Answer All Parts of the Question:
    • Detailed explanation: The essay addresses the prompt by discussing three main reasons why people attend colleges and universities: career preparation, new experiences, and increased knowledge. Each reason is presented with supporting details, such as the importance of employability and the benefits of new experiences. However, the essay could have been more comprehensive by explicitly linking each reason back to the question prompt, ensuring that all aspects of the question are fully explored.
    • How to improve: To enhance the response, the writer should ensure that each reason is clearly articulated in relation to the prompt. For instance, explicitly stating how each reason contributes to the overall purpose of attending college would strengthen the argument. Additionally, providing more specific examples or personal anecdotes could enrich the discussion.
  • Present a Clear Position Throughout:
    • Detailed explanation: The essay maintains a clear position that career preparation is the most significant reason for attending college, supported by relevant examples. However, the transition between discussing different reasons could be smoother, as the essay sometimes feels disjointed. The phrase “considering all reasons attend colleges or universities” at the end could be clearer in emphasizing the main argument.
    • How to improve: To improve clarity and consistency, the writer should use clear topic sentences for each paragraph that directly relate back to the main thesis. Additionally, reinforcing the main position throughout the essay with transitional phrases can help guide the reader and maintain focus.
  • Present, Extend, and Support Ideas:
    • Detailed explanation: The essay presents several ideas related to the reasons for attending college, such as employability and adaptability. However, some points lack depth and could benefit from further elaboration. For example, the mention of “many companies organize direct campus programs” could be expanded with specific examples of such programs or statistics to support the claim.
    • How to improve: To effectively present and support ideas, the writer should aim to elaborate on each point with more detailed examples, statistics, or personal experiences. This not only strengthens the argument but also engages the reader more effectively.
  • Stay on Topic:
    • Detailed explanation: The essay generally stays on topic, focusing on the reasons for attending college. However, there are moments where the discussion strays slightly, such as the mention of “foreign students’ data across Europe,” which, while relevant, could be more directly tied to the main argument about reasons for attending college.
    • How to improve: To maintain focus, the writer should ensure that every point made directly supports the main argument. Avoiding tangential information and ensuring that all examples are relevant to the reasons discussed will help keep the essay on topic. Additionally, reviewing the essay for any off-topic sentences before finalizing it can help maintain coherence.

COHERENCE AND COHESION

Band Score for Coherence and Cohesion: 7

  • Organize Information Logically:
    • Detailed explanation: The essay presents a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each paragraph addresses a specific reason for attending college or university, which helps in maintaining a logical flow. For instance, the first body paragraph focuses on career preparation, while the second discusses new experiences, and the third highlights knowledge enhancement. However, the transition between ideas could be smoother, particularly in the shift from discussing career preparation to new experiences, where the connection could be more explicitly stated.
    • How to improve: To enhance logical organization, consider using clearer topic sentences that outline the main idea of each paragraph. Additionally, incorporating transitional phrases (e.g., “Furthermore,” “In addition,” “Conversely”) at the beginning of paragraphs or between sentences can help guide the reader through the argument more effectively.
  • Use Paragraphs:
    • Detailed explanation: The essay effectively uses paragraphs to separate different ideas, which is a strength. Each paragraph is focused on a specific aspect of why people attend college or university. However, some paragraphs could benefit from more development and clarity. For example, the paragraph discussing new experiences lacks depth and could be expanded with more specific examples or explanations.
    • How to improve: To improve paragraph effectiveness, ensure that each paragraph contains a clear main idea followed by supporting details. For instance, in the paragraph about new experiences, consider elaborating on how these experiences contribute to personal growth or career readiness. Additionally, maintaining consistent paragraph length can help in presenting a balanced argument.
  • Use a Range of Cohesive Devices:
    • Detailed explanation: The essay demonstrates some use of cohesive devices, such as “for example” and “on the other hand.” However, the range of cohesive devices is somewhat limited, which can affect the overall fluidity of the essay. For instance, the phrase “to add to this” is somewhat informal and could be replaced with a more formal transition. The use of cohesive devices is also inconsistent; some sentences feel abrupt due to a lack of connecting phrases.
    • How to improve: To diversify and effectively use cohesive devices, incorporate a wider range of linking words and phrases. For example, use “Moreover,” “Additionally,” “Consequently,” and “In contrast” to connect ideas and enhance the flow of the essay. Practicing the use of these devices in different contexts can help in making the writing more cohesive and engaging.

Overall, while the essay demonstrates a solid understanding of the topic and presents coherent arguments, focusing on improving the logical flow, enhancing paragraph development, and diversifying cohesive devices will help elevate the score in Coherence and Cohesion.

LEXICAL RESOURCE

Band Score for Lexical Resource: 6

  • Use a Wide Range of Vocabulary:
    • Detailed explanation: The essay demonstrates a reasonable range of vocabulary, with terms such as “revered benchmark,” “career preparation,” and “industrial employability.” However, the vocabulary is somewhat limited in variety and sophistication. For instance, phrases like “bright career prospects” and “pivotal roles” are effective, but the essay could benefit from more varied expressions to convey similar ideas. Additionally, some phrases, such as “ready-to-utilize resources,” feel awkward and less natural.
    • How to improve: To enhance vocabulary range, consider incorporating synonyms and more advanced expressions. For example, instead of repeating “career preparation,” you could use “professional development” or “vocational training.” Additionally, exploring idiomatic expressions or collocations related to education and career could enrich the essay’s lexical diversity.
  • Use Vocabulary Precisely:
    • Detailed explanation: While the essay includes some precise vocabulary, there are instances of imprecise usage that can lead to confusion. For example, the phrase “the important goal among them” could be more clearly stated as “the primary goal among them.” Furthermore, “scintillating future career opportunities” may come off as overly embellished and could be simplified to “exciting career opportunities.” The phrase “help the of the world” is unclear and appears to be a typographical error.
    • How to improve: Focus on clarity and precision in word choice. Review each sentence to ensure that the vocabulary accurately reflects the intended meaning. For example, instead of “help the of the world,” clarify the intended message, perhaps by saying “help advance knowledge in their fields.” Regularly practicing paraphrasing can also aid in developing a more precise vocabulary.
  • Use Correct Spelling:
    • Detailed explanation: The essay contains several spelling errors that detract from its overall quality. For instance, “migration” should be “migrating” in the context used, and “the of the world” appears to be a typographical error. Additionally, “whooping packages” is an incorrect use of “whooping,” which should be “whopping” in this context. Such errors can distract the reader and undermine the writer’s credibility.
    • How to improve: To improve spelling accuracy, consider implementing a proofreading strategy. After writing, take a break and then review the essay for spelling and grammatical errors. Utilizing spell-check tools and reading the essay aloud can also help identify mistakes. Additionally, maintaining a personal list of commonly misspelled words and practicing them can enhance overall spelling proficiency.

In summary, while the essay demonstrates a foundational understanding of vocabulary, there is room for improvement in the range, precision, and accuracy of word usage. By actively expanding vocabulary, focusing on clarity, and enhancing spelling practices, the writer can work towards a higher band score in the Lexical Resource criteria.

GRAMMAR

Band Score for Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 7

  • Use a Wide Range of Structures:
    • Detailed explanation: The essay demonstrates a good variety of sentence structures, including simple, compound, and complex sentences. For instance, the use of conditional clauses in “If achieved with threshold scores, these courses increase the industrial employability of learners” showcases an effective complex structure. However, there are instances where the sentence structures could be more varied. For example, the phrase “People attend colleges for many reasons but career preparation is the important goal among them” could be restructured for greater impact, perhaps by using a more complex introductory clause.
    • How to improve: To enhance the variety of sentence structures, the writer could incorporate more complex sentences that include subordinate clauses and varied conjunctions. For instance, instead of “Most students enroll in colleges bright career prospects,” the writer could say, “Most students enroll in colleges not only for bright career prospects but also to gain valuable skills that are in high demand.” This would add depth and complexity to the writing.
  • Use Grammar and Punctuation Accurately:
    • Detailed explanation: The essay contains several grammatical errors and punctuation issues that detract from its overall clarity. For example, the phrase “A college education a highly revered benchmark” is missing a verb, which should be “is.” Additionally, there are punctuation errors such as the incorrect use of commas, as seen in “These experiences migration to new countries,” which should include “involve” to clarify the meaning. The use of “to help the of the world” is also grammatically incorrect and unclear.
    • How to improve: To improve grammatical accuracy, the writer should carefully proofread the essay to catch missing verbs and awkward phrases. It would be beneficial to practice identifying common grammatical structures and their correct usage. For punctuation, the writer should review the rules regarding comma placement, especially in complex sentences. Engaging in exercises that focus on sentence construction and punctuation could also help solidify these skills.

Overall, while the essay demonstrates a solid understanding of the topic and presents a coherent argument, focusing on enhancing the variety of sentence structures and improving grammatical accuracy will help elevate the writing to a higher band score.

BÀI VIẾT MẪU THAM KHẢO

A college education is a highly revered benchmark globally. In many countries, without a college-level degree, individuals are not considered for state positions. People attend colleges for various reasons, with career preparation being a primary objective among them.

Most students enroll in colleges for bright career prospects, and they pursue professional and job-oriented courses. If they achieve threshold scores, these courses enhance the industrial employability of learners by imparting the skills industries require. For example, many companies organize direct campus recruitment programs in colleges, offering professional courses to hire ready-to-utilize resources with competitive compensation packages. Additionally, in many cases, based on education, employees receive the same remuneration for the same job, and college education degrees play pivotal roles in accelerating promotion processes as well.

On the other hand, in addition to scintillating future career opportunities, university education also offers many new experiences. These experiences include migration to new countries, forming new friendships, working while studying, and, most importantly, learning to adjust to diverse environments. If we examine foreign students’ data across Europe, it is evident that around 20% of students in universities come from Asian countries. These experiences enhance adaptability skills for future pursuers and help shape future paradigm citizens.

Some individuals also attend university courses to increase their knowledge. Students in this category mostly pursue challenging and doctorate degrees in their fields. Many of these learners become researchers and contribute significantly to the advancement of the world. Some governments offer attractive compensation packages to the best minds to encourage them to select this study stream.

Finally, considering all the reasons people attend colleges or universities, it is clear that the paramount reason is career growth. However, the pursuit of new experiences and the desire to enhance knowledge are also significant reasons.

Bài nghe chủ đề: Hy Lạp cổ đại – Phần 1

Tuyến bài nghe này dành cho học sinh từ 9 đến 14 tuổi, bao gồm chuỗi các video ngắn về nền văn minh Hy Lạp cổ đại và một số thần thoại Hy Lạp cổ đại nổi tiếng được kể lại theo phong cách “anime” và truyện tranh. Các em sẽ được nghe trực tiếp về cuộc sống ở Hy Lạp cổ đại từ một số nhân vật nổi tiếng từng sống ở đó – Aspasia của Miletus, nhà văn Homer, nhà soạn kịch Euripides, vận động viên Leonidas của Rhodes, và triết gia Arete của Cyrene.

Bài 1 chúng ta được đưa trở về năm 500 TCN để gặp Aspasia của Miletus – một trong những người phụ nữ quan trọng nhất ở Athens – nhằm tìm hiểu về cuộc sống hàng ngày ở Hy Lạp cổ đại.

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Chữa bài Writing Task 1 cho học viên

The graph shows the income of four cafés in New York over last year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features. Make comparision where relevent. Write at least 150 words

The earnings of four cafeterias which included TR, IE, WC and CC in NY over last year was indicated in this line graph. It was found increased in amount of profits value in IE, WC and CC, while those on TR experienced a noticeable decrease. The TR’s revenue kept the first position of those four in 10 months and had a fall at the end of the year, while CC’s revenue kept staying at the fourth in 11 months and surpassed this in TR in December. Profit in IE and WC shared the second and third position on those of 4 cafeteria with 3 times of equation in value on May, August and October. Beginning at the highest position with 160k dollars, the TR’s revenue fluctuated from January to October, dropped in November and finished at the lowest at under 60k eventually. In the contrast, the steady decline was recorded in IE from 100k to 120k with lowest point at 80k in June exceptionally. Although the rapid increasing was found on both, the WC fluctuation intensity was greater than CC, which ended with the same value with IE. Adding 140k to the January revenue helped WC quadruple the business result, took the first position of those 4 cafe with nearly 200k.

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  • Error: “The earnings of four cafeterias which included TR, IE, WC and CC in NY over last year was indicated in this line graph.” Correction: “The earnings of four cafeterias, which included TR, IE, WC, and CC in NY over the last year, are indicated in this line graph.” Explanation: The phrase “which included” introduces a non-restrictive clause, so it should be set off by commas. Additionally, “was” should be changed to “are” to maintain present tense consistency with “are indicated.” Finally, “over last year” should be changed to “over the last year” for clarity.
  • Error: “It was found increased in amount of profits value in IE, WC and CC, while those on TR experienced a noticeable decrease.” Correction: “It was found that the amount of profit values increased in IE, WC, and CC, while TR experienced a noticeable decrease.” Explanation: The phrase “found increased” is awkward and unclear; it should be rephrased to “found that the amount of profit values increased.” Additionally, “profits value” should be corrected to “profit values” for proper noun usage. Commas should also be added before “and” in lists for clarity.
  • Error: “The TR’s revenue kept the first position of those four in 10 months and had a fall at the end of the year, while CC’s revenue kept staying at the fourth in 11 months and surpassed this in TR in December.” Correction: “TR’s revenue held the first position among the four for 10 months and fell at the end of the year, while CC’s revenue remained in fourth place for 11 months and surpassed TR in December.” Explanation: “Kept the first position” is awkward; “held the first position” is more idiomatic. “Of those four” should be changed to “among the four” for correct prepositional usage. “Had a fall” is less common; “fell” is more concise. “Kept staying at the fourth” should be rephrased to “remained in fourth place” for clarity.
  • Error: “Profit in IE and WC shared the second and third position on those of 4 cafeteria with 3 times of equation in value on May, August and October.” Correction: “Profits in IE and WC shared the second and third positions among the four cafeterias, with three instances of equal value in May, August, and October.” Explanation: “Profit” should be pluralized to “profits” to match the plural subjects. “On those of 4 cafeteria” is unclear; it should be “among the four cafeterias.” “3 times of equation in value” is awkward and unclear; “three instances of equal value” is clearer. Commas should be added before “and” in lists for clarity.
  • Error: “Beginning at the highest position with 160k dollars, the TR’s revenue fluctuated from January to October, dropped in November and finished at the lowest at under 60k eventually.” Correction: “Beginning at the highest position of 160k dollars, TR’s revenue fluctuated from January to October, dropped in November, and ultimately finished at the lowest point of under 60k.” Explanation: “With” should be changed to “of” for proper prepositional usage. “The TR’s revenue” can be simplified to “TR’s revenue.” A comma should be added before “and” in a list of actions. “Eventually” is better placed as “ultimately” for clarity.
  • Error: “In the contrast, the steady decline was recorded in IE from 100k to 120k with lowest point at 80k in June exceptionally.” Correction: “In contrast, a steady decline was recorded in IE from 100k to 120k, with the lowest point at 80k in June.” Explanation: “In the contrast” should be simplified to “In contrast.” “With lowest point” should be changed to “with the lowest point” for grammatical correctness. The word “exceptionally” is unnecessary and can be removed for clarity.
  • Error: “Although the rapid increasing was found on both, the WC fluctuation intensity was greater than CC, which ended with the same value with IE.” Correction: “Although rapid increases were observed in both, WC’s fluctuation intensity was greater than CC’s, which ended with the same value as IE.” Explanation: “The rapid increasing” should be changed to “rapid increases” for correct noun usage. “Was found on both” is awkward; “were observed in both” is clearer. “The WC fluctuation intensity” should be changed to “WC’s fluctuation intensity” for conciseness. “Ended with the same value with IE” should be corrected to “ended with the same value as IE.”
  • Error: “Adding 140k to the January revenue helped WC quadruple the business result, took the first position of those 4 cafe with nearly 200k.” Correction: “Adding 140k to January’s revenue helped WC quadruple its business results, taking the first position among the four cafes with nearly 200k.” Explanation: “The January revenue” should be changed to “January’s revenue” for possessive form. “Business result” should be pluralized to “business results” for consistency. “Took” should be changed to “taking” to maintain parallel structure with “helped.” “Of those 4 cafe” should be corrected to “among the four cafes” for proper prepositional usage and pluralization.

Task Achievement

Band Score: 5

Explanation: The essay generally addresses the task, but the format is inappropriate in places. The essay does not provide a clear overview of the main trends in the data. Instead, it recounts details mechanically, focusing on specific months and individual cafes. There is no clear comparison between the cafes, and the essay does not adequately cover the key features of the data.

How to improve: The essay could be improved by providing a clear overview of the main trends in the data. For example, the essay could state that the income of TR cafe decreased over the year, while the income of the other cafes increased. The essay could also compare the cafes in terms of their overall income trends. For example, the essay could state that WC cafe had the highest income growth over the year, while IE cafe had the lowest. The essay should also focus on the key features of the data, such as the highest and lowest points of income for each cafe.

Coherence & Cohesion

Band Score: 5.0

Explanation: The essay presents information with some organization, but there is a lack of overall progression. While it attempts to describe the income trends of the cafés, the ideas are not arranged coherently, leading to confusion in understanding the relationships between the data. The use of cohesive devices is inadequate and at times inaccurate, which detracts from the clarity of the information presented. For instance, phrases like “in the contrast” and “which included” are awkwardly used and disrupt the flow. Additionally, the paragraphing is not effectively utilized, as the essay lacks clear topic sentences and logical transitions between ideas.

How to improve: To enhance coherence and cohesion, the writer should focus on organizing the information in a more logical sequence, ensuring that each paragraph has a clear central topic. Using a wider range of cohesive devices appropriately will also help to clarify relationships between ideas. Furthermore, improving the accuracy of referencing and substitution can reduce repetition and enhance overall clarity. Finally, ensuring that paragraphs are clearly defined and logically structured will contribute to a more coherent essay.

Lexical Resource

Band Score: 5.0

Explanation: The essay demonstrates a limited range of vocabulary that is minimally adequate for the task. While it attempts to convey the information from the graph, the use of vocabulary is often repetitive and lacks precision. There are noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as “amount of profits value” and “the steady decline was recorded in IE,” which may cause some difficulty for the reader. Additionally, there are issues with spelling and word formation, such as “cafeterias” instead of “cafés” and “in the contrast” instead of “in contrast.” These errors impact the overall clarity and coherence of the essay.

How to improve: To enhance the Lexical Resource score, the writer should aim to expand their vocabulary and use a wider range of synonyms to avoid repetition. They should also focus on using more precise language and correct collocations. Paying attention to spelling and word formation will help improve clarity. Practicing with more complex sentence structures and incorporating less common vocabulary accurately will also contribute to a higher score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Band Score: 5.0

Explanation: The essay demonstrates a limited range of grammatical structures, primarily using simple sentences with some attempts at complex forms. However, these attempts are often inaccurate, leading to frequent grammatical errors that can cause confusion for the reader. For example, phrases like “was indicated in this line graph” and “the TR’s revenue kept the first position of those four” reflect awkward constructions and incorrect verb forms. While the essay conveys some information about the graph, the errors in grammar and punctuation detract from the overall clarity and coherence of the writing.

How to improve: To achieve a higher band

The earnings of four cafés, namely TR, IE, WC, and CC, in New York over the past year are illustrated in this line graph. It was observed that the profits for IE, WC, and CC increased, while TR experienced a noticeable decline. TR’s revenue maintained the highest position among the four cafés for ten months but fell at the end of the year, whereas CC remained in fourth place for eleven months before surpassing TR in December. The profits for IE and WC occupied the second and third positions among the four cafés, with three instances of equal value occurring in May, August, and October.

Starting at the highest point of $160,000, TR’s revenue fluctuated from January to October, dropped in November, and ultimately finished at the lowest point of just under $60,000. In contrast, IE showed a steady decline from $100,000 to $120,000, with an exceptional low of $80,000 in June. Although both WC and CC experienced rapid increases, WC exhibited greater fluctuation compared to CC, which ended with the same value as IE. An increase of $140,000 in January revenue enabled WC to quadruple its business results, allowing it to take the top position among the four cafés with nearly $200,000.