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Test 3...8
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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

Test 4

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

university?

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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

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Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about nature vs nurture

Sentence 2: Clearly and directly state my propensity for which

side of the argument with one short and simple sentence (agree

INTRODUCTION

with people who think having guidance is better)

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Paragraph 1: 2 reasons why some people think talents are

important
Some particular skills could not be taught

BODY

Talents are the root of greatness

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Paragraph 2: 2 reasons why others think having guidance is

better
Strong determination helps people excel in sports or music
Everyone has hidden gifts
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CONCLUSION

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 ones 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 ones 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 ones 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
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excellent at sports or music.

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Innate talents: Ti nng bm

b
sinh

The nurture from teachers and trainers: S dng dc ca thyy c v hun

hu luyn
vin

To be seen as exclusive: Ch mt s ngi c

Inborn ability: Kh nng bm

b
sinh

Prodigy: Thn ng

The taste for music: Th

Th hiu m nhc

Strong determination: S quyt tm mnh m

Excel in sports or music: Xut chng th thao v m nhc

Hidden gifts: Ti nng n

Non-stop
stop guided training: Khng ngng luyn tp c hng dn

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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)

Paragraph 1: 2 reasons why some people think having fixed

punishments is reasonable
A society of justice and equity

BODY
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A deterrent against offenses

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Paragraph 2: 2 reasons why others think think every aspect of a

crime should be considered
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 Humanity
The judge could give the best response
CONCLUSION

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,
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although treating lawbreakers equally might be llegitimate

egitimate to some extent.
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Useful vocabulary:
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Law violation:: Ph lut

lu

A society of justice and equity:

equity Mt x hi caa cng l v cng bng
b

Fail to comply with the law:

law Khng tun theo lut php

To act as an effective deterrent against offenses:

offenses Coi l mtt ro ccn hiu qu

Heinous actions: Nh
ng hnh ng d man

Relieve his sentence:

sentence Gim nh n

Every decision of conviction

conviction: Mi quyt nh kt ti

Manslaughter in self
self-defense: Git ngi v t v

A premeditated murder:
murder Git ngi c ch ch

To be
e exempted from sentences
sentences: Min kt ti

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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

Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about job satisfaction

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

Paragraph 1: Give 2 examples of what contribute to job

satisfaction
Stable salary + pension

BODY

Passion
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Paragraph 2: Give 2 reasons why workers expectation for job

satisfaction has become unrealistic

Not many jobs could ensure stable salaries and pension

pensio
Workers have to do jobs they do not like

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CONCLUSION

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 familys 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
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satisfaction are not realistic any more in the modern world.

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A certain level of contentment: Mc tha mn nht nh

A stable salary: Lng n nh

Pension at their retirement age: Lng hu khi n tui ngh hu

Passion for their professions: am m cho ngh nghip

Fuel their performances at their job with enthusiasm: Tip

p nhin liu
li cho s th
hin cng vic vi s
hng hi

Out of hand: Ngoi tm vi

Allocate more of their budget to the production system: Phn b

b nhiu t ngn
sch n h thng sn
n xut
xu

Desirable profession: Ngh nghip ao c

Idealistic individuals: Nhng c nhn l tng ha

Live up to their expectation for job satisfaction: Sng vii mong c

v s hi lng
trong ngh nghip

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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

Structuring the essay

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

universities

INTRODUCTION

Sentence 2: Directly and clearly state my opinion: necessary skills

and knowledge for future career

BODY

Paragraph 1: Explain why it is necessay for university to provide

what would be needed in the working world.

Paragraph 2: Explain why it is unreasonable to pay no attention

to what employers might require of graduates

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CONCLUSION

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.
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Useful vocabulary:
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To be the foundation for careers: L nn tng cho s nghip

To
o be of use in the future: C ch cho tng lai

Potential employees: Nhn vin tim nng

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Experience and professional working attitude: Kinh nghim

m v thi
lm vic
chuyn nghip

To fall into top priorities: L nhng u tin hng u

Raw and rather impractical academic knowledge: Kin thcc sch v

v th v c phn
phi thc t

The possibility of unemployment would be inevitable: Kh nng khng c vic

vi l
khng th trnh khi

To pursue tertiary education: Tham gia gio dc bc i hc

To meet their reall demands: p ng nhng yu cu thc t

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