IELTS WRITING TASK 1

slight increase

The country experienced slight decreases in consumer spending last years.

Small or minor rises in numbers or figures.

Sự tăng nhẹ

marginal decreases

The city recorded marginal decreases in crime rates over the period.

Very small declines or reductions.

Sự giảm nhẹ, không đáng kể

consistently employed by far the largest number of people

The manufacturing industry consistently employed by far the largest number of workers throughout the period.

Continuously had many more workers than all other sectors

Liên tục tuyển dụng nhiều người nhất vượt trội

over the examined period

Carbon emissions increased significantly over the examined period.

During the time shown or studied.

Trong suốt giai đoạn được khảo sát

the figures fell by around…

The figures fell by around 10% after the financial crisis.

The numbers decreased by approximately a certain amount.

Số liệu giảm khoảng…

distinct trends

The graph shows distinct trends in consumer spending over the decade.

Clear and noticeable patterns of change.

Những xu hướng rõ ràng / dễ nhận thấy

economically disadvantaged countries

Wealthy nations often provide assistance to economically disadvantaged countries.

Countries with poor economic conditions and limited financial resources.

Các quốc gia kém phát triển / khó khăn về kinh tế

stood out as by far the largest contributor

The US stood out as by far the largest contributor to foreign aid.

Was clearly and significantly the biggest provider or donor.

Nổi bật là nước / đối tượng đóng góp lớn nhất vượt trội

surpassing

China’s exports are rapidly surpassing those of many Western countries.

surpassing

Vượt qua

rebounded to

The economy rebounded to its pre-pandemic level within two years.

Recovered and rose again after a decline.

Phục hồi / bật lại lên tới

at a much lower extent

Inflation affected developing nations at a much lower extent.

To a far smaller degree or level.

Ở mức độ thấp hơn nhiều

allocated around

The government allocated around $5 billion to improve schools.

Gave or assigned approximately a certain amount for a purpose.

Phân bổ khoảng

hovering about

Inflation rates were hovering about 5% throughout the year.

Remaining around a particular level without significant change.

Dao động quanh / ở khoảng

funding patterns

The chart illustrates funding patterns in public education.

The way money support changes or behaves over time.

Xu hướng / mô hình tài trợ

the distribution of population

The chart illustrates the distribution of population across different regions.

The way a population is divided among different groups.

Sự phân bố dân số

The vast majority of

The vast majority of student preferred online learning

Most of something or almost all of it.

Đại đa số

formed the largest demographic

Adults aged 25–40 formed the largest demographic in the country.

Made up the biggest population group.

Chiếm nhóm dân số lớn nhất

secured second position

Manufacturing secured second position in terms of export value.

Remained or became the second highest group or category.

Giữ vị trí thứ hai

experienced a continuous fall

The company experienced a continuous fall in profits.

Decreased continuously without interruption.

Trải qua sự giảm liên tục

the most significant decrease observed

The manufacturing sector recorded the most significant decrease observed in exports.

The largest drop that was seen during the period.

Mức giảm đáng kể nhất được ghi nhận

by contrast

Oil prices increased sharply. By contrast, gas prices remained stable.

Used to introduce an opposite or different trend.

Ngược lại / trái lại

increased consistently

Household income increased consistently throughout the decade.

Rose steadily over time without major fluctuations.

Tăng đều đặn / liên tục

further solidifying its leading position

China increased exports, further solidifying its leading position in global trade.

Making its top position even stronger.

Càng củng cố vị trí dẫn đầu

followed opposite trajectories

Imports and exports followed opposite trajectories during the recession.

Moved in completely different directions or trends.

Đi theo xu hướng trái ngược nhau