IELTS Topic
Bài 19: Buildings and city life

1. Từ vựng cốt lõi (Core Vocabulary)

Tiếng Anh	Tiếng Việt
Aesthetically pleasing	Ưa nhìn / Có tính thẩm mỹ
Predominantly	Phần lớn / Chủ yếu
Proximity	Sự gần gũi / Khoảng cách gần
Horrendous traffic	Giao thông tồi tệ / Ách tắc kinh hoàng
Amenities	Tiện nghi (hồ bơi, phòng gym, an ninh…)
Power outage	Sự cố mất điện
Congested	Đông đúc / Tắc nghẽn

2. Phân tích Bài đọc (Passage Analysis)

Paragraph 1: Modern Architecture

A common sight in modern cities and towns is the presence of many tall buildings. Because of the lack of space, owners build vertically to accommodate more offices and residences. To ensure the buildings are sturdy and aesthetically pleasing, engineers use a combination of concrete, glass, and steel. Big glass windows allow people within to have a better view of the outside world, and such a building often looks better than one that is predominantly concrete.

Paragraph 2: Pros and Cons of High-rise Living

Many people in the city choose to live in such buildings as they are often near the shopping and business districts. The proximity to such makes everyday life more convenient, saving much travel time—especially since many modern cities are plagued with horrendous traffic. These buildings also offer a lot of amenities… Another issue is when there is a power outage, people would need to take the stairs.

Paragraph 3: Urban Migration and City Challenges

Despite the challenges of living in a tall building, many people still migrate to the city… But because thousands move to the city each year, there are also problems. Cities are often congested, meaning the traffic is usually terrible, and public areas are often packed with people.

3. Cấu trúc câu ăn điểm (Sentence Structures)

“Because of the lack of [Noun], [Subject] [Action] to [Purpose].” (Bởi vì sự thiếu hụt…, [Chủ ngữ] làm… để [Mục đích].)
“The proximity to [Noun] makes everyday life more [Adjective], saving [Resource].” (Sự gần gũi với… làm cho cuộc sống hàng ngày trở nên [Tính từ] hơn, tiết kiệm [Tài nguyên].)
“Despite the challenges of [Action/Noun], many people still [Action].” (Bất chấp những thách thức của việc…, nhiều người vẫn…)
“The primary reason is [Reason] since [Explanation].” (Lý do chính yếu là… bởi vì…)

4. Bài tập thực hành (Practice Exercise)

Chọn từ/cụm từ phù hợp nhất để hoàn thành câu:

The ________ to the subway station is one of the main reasons this apartment is so expensive.
Commuters often spend hours on the road every day due to the ________ in the city center.
Modern condominiums usually provide various ________ such as swimming pools, gyms, and playgrounds.
During a severe storm, a ________ is highly likely to happen, leaving the whole block in darkness.
During the holiday season, the shopping malls become heavily ________ with people buying gifts.