IELTS WRITING

TOPIC 2: HISTORY

I.Vocabulary:

● Bloody revolution: mộ t cuộ c cá ch mạ ng đẫ m má u

VD: In the past, bloody revolutions occurred because the opposition and the government could not compromise.

● An indispensable/ mandatory/ compulsory/ obligatory part of school’s curriculum: mộ t phầ n

VD: Studying the history of our own nation is an indispensable part of a school's curriculum during students’ early
education.

● Democracy: nền dâ n chủ

VD: Too much democracy in a country makes citizens undisciplined.

● Have thorough/ profound insight into : có kiến thứ c sâ u rộ ng về thứ gì đó

VD: To study history is to have thorough insight into what happened in the past

● Develop/Foster/Cultivate one’s patriotism: nuô i dưỡ ng lò ng á i quố c

VD: History helps young people feel connected with the past and develop their patriotism.

● Defend their land against outside intruders: bả o vệ tổ quố c khỏ i giặ c ngoạ i xâ m

VD: Children are taught about how their ancestors defend their land against outside intruders

● Reclaim one’s sovereignty: đò i lạ i chủ quyền

VD: They will have the opportunity to vote on whether or not we reclaim our sovereignty.

● Take pride in one's origin: Tự hà o về cộ i nguồ n tổ tiên củ a mình

VD: Those young children would take pride in their origin and treasure the life they have today.

● The course of history: tiến trình lịch sử

VD: The invention of flying cars could change the course of history in terms of automobiles.

● Uprising: khở i nghĩa

VD: We owe our freedom now to our countrymen in the past who braved themselves for holding a massive uprising
to overthrow the Spanish colonizers.

● No guarantee of the accuracy of information obtained: khô ng có sự chắ c chắ n về tính chính xá c củ a
thô ng tin
VD: Each historical event is interpreted differently based on different facts and perspectives, so there is no
guarantee of the accuracy of information obtained.

● Upheaval: biến cố

VD: I cannot imagine that these two occurrences are isolated incidents.

● Pay tribute to: tưở ng nhớ ai = commemorate

VD: We have held an annual celebration to pay tribute to those who sacrificed for the country.

● Prominent/ Eminent/ Illustrious leader: vị lã nh tụ kiệt xuấ t

VD: President Ho Chi Minh is a prominent leader of our country.

● Historical figure: nhân vật lịch sử

VD: I have developed an interest in historical female figures such as Ba Trieu or Hai Ba Trung.

● Memorials: đà i tưở ng niệm

VD: Now there are many memorials of soldiers in several parts of Vietnam for people to honor one of the greatest
men in the country's history.

Q1: Some people say history is one the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s
world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views
and give your own opinion.

BRAINSTORM YOUR IDEAS:

The roles of history:

Foster a sense of patriotism: learn about the sacrifice and hard work of ancestors -> gratitude and
appreciation for the peaceful and prosperous world that they are living in -> continue to preserve the
legacy …

Learn from past mistakes: political conflicts and wars that led to great casualties and environmental
damage (nuclear bombs and the orange agent) -> build better diplomatic relationships and aim for
peaceful negotiation…

Protect historical truths and promote historical values to foreigners -> avoid being deceived people ill-
intentioned people who want to distort historical truths

Emulate desirable attributes of ancestors: resilience, bravery, solidarity.

Analytical thinking and better memory: draw the connections between events to reach conclusions.

Sci and Tech:

- Creative thinking: learn to seek new possibilities and practice imagination -> create revolutionary
inventions.

- A high level of applicability: can be useful in various domains: communication, healthcare and
production… -> more job chances with higher salary and better prospects
 - Increase work productivity: the utilization of machines and robots in good manufacturing.

- Create a more comfortable and convenient life for humans: machines to do housework – developments in
medical field.

IV. Sample Writing:

LƯU Ý:
* Thesis statement (nếu coi cả hai mô n quan trọ ng như nhau): This essay will elaborate on both of these
viewpoints and prove their equal levels of validity. / support the equal importance of both subjects.

* Idea nà o cá c em ủ ng hộ nhiều hơn thì để ở đoạ n THÂ N BÀ I 2 nhé. Nhớ state lạ i luậ n điểm củ a mình ở câ u đầ u
tiên.

Ms Hanh’s writing

In the present day, the arguments surrounding the most vital formal subject have been growingly divisive.
While some people opine that History should be given more attention, others claim that courses related to
Science and Technology are predominant. This essay will elaborate on both of these viewpoints and argue in
favour of the first one.

On the one hand, there are some convincing pieces of evidence for the roles of history. Firstly, the acquisition
of historical knowledge can evoke people’s patriotism. By knowing how their countries had been formed
and experienced upheavals, students will appreciate the sacrifice of their ancestors. Hence they can have
stronger motivation to become upright citizens to contribute more to their countries. Secondly, history can
help learners gain a profundity in terms of arts and culture. It is undeniable that these domains are closely
intertwined, therefore, looking at history can reveal their correlations. For instance, while artistic works
created in peaceful time often compliment the beauty of nature, those in war time usually involve humans’
sacrifice and sufferings.

On the other hand, I ardently support the paramount importance of Science and Technology. To begin
with, these fields are undoubtedly more applicable in a modern life. Since the world is changing at a rapid rate,
graduates will have an easier time finding financially fulfilling job positions and making practical contributions
to the enhancement of human’s living conditions. By contrast, people who major in History can only select their
profession based on a rather limited scope. In addition, Science and Technology will promote learners’
creativity. They will be given numerous opportunities to explore new possibilities and invent remarkable
devices instead of being confined by rigid information.

All in all, it is evident that History can offer outstanding benefits to students in terms of boosting their
patriotism and offering abundant knowledge about culture. However, I am convinced that Science and
Technology should receive more attention since they can open more career choices and stimulate creative
thinking.

Task 1: The bar chart shows the percentage of small , medium, large companies which used social media for
business purposes between 2012 to 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In 2012, 26% of small businesses appeared on social media while the proportion of medium businesses were slightly
higher. After two years, while the figure of the former one increased to 35%, that of the latter experienced an
exponential surge to nearly 50%. In 2015, the presence of both business models on social media saw a drop to 30%
before growing to a high point of around 50% in the final year.
Amongst three sizes of business, large companies appeared to have the largest proportion of social media usage when
nearly 80% of them utilized these platforms to promote their products and services, which remained stable in the first
three years. However, similar to the previous two forms of business, the figure witnessed a notable decline to 53% in
2015 before rebounding to the initial highs.