IELTS Topic
Bài 9: Films and education

1. Từ vựng cốt lõi (Core Vocabulary)

Tiếng Anh	Tiếng Việt
Computer-generated imagery (CGI)	Công nghệ mô phỏng hình ảnh bằng máy tính
Succeed or flop	Thành công hay thất bại thảm hại (phim)
Rehashed	Xào lại, làm lại (ý tưởng cũ) một cách thiếu sáng tạo
A-list actors	Các diễn viên ngôi sao hạng A
Blockbuster	Phim bom tấn
Enlighten	Khai sáng / Làm cho hiểu rõ vấn đề
Shed light on	Làm sáng tỏ (một sự việc)
Alter the public’s perception	Thay đổi nhận thức của công chúng

2. Phân tích Bài đọc / Bài luận mẫu (Passage Analysis)

Paragraph 1: Genres and Technology

Films are a popular form of entertainment loved by many. There are several genres… such as action, sci-fi, and documentaries. Advances in filmmaking, particularly in the use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) and in more realistic makeup, have allowed film directors to make their creations more believable.

Paragraph 2: Success Factors and Blockbusters

Although many films are made yearly, not all become hits, as some factors may cause a film to succeed or flop. The storyline is important; award-winning films often have an original story, not something that has been rehashed. Big-budget films often have A-list actors. If a director can make all of these work, the chances are high that the film will possibly become a blockbuster.

Paragraph 3: Educational Value of Films

Filmmakers create documentaries to enlighten audiences on important issues, such as protecting the environment. Historical films are another way to educate people. Creators of such films often want to shed light on important past events so that audiences today become aware of what happened before.

Paragraph 4: Critics and Authenticity

Critics also look into the use of films for education. Sometimes directors add or subtract elements from historical events to add more “spice,” but these changes are rarely okay with historians as they alter the public’s perception of what occurred. Even for documentaries, critics may question the story angle. Viewers should still do their research before believing everything presented in the film.

3. Cấu trúc câu ăn điểm (Sentence Structures)

“Not all [films] become hits, as some factors may cause a film to succeed or flop.” (Không phải tất cả… đều thành công, vì một số yếu tố có thể khiến… thành công hay thất bại.)
“If a director can make all of these work, the chances are high that [result].” (Nếu một đạo diễn có thể làm tốt tất cả những điều này, khả năng cao là…)
“Filmmakers create [documentaries] to enlighten audiences on [issue].” (Các nhà làm phim tạo ra… để khai sáng khán giả về…)
“Directors add or subtract elements… to add more spice to the film and gain more viewers.” (Đạo diễn thêm hoặc bớt các yếu tố… để tạo thêm sự kịch tính cho bộ phim và thu hút thêm người xem.)

4. Bài tập thực hành (Practice Exercise)

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

Modern sci-fi movies rely heavily on to create realistic alien worlds.
The studio was worried that their new $200 million project might at the box office.
Audiences are tired of plots that they have already seen a dozen times before.
The documentary was made to the public about the dangers of plastic pollution.
Inaccurate historical films can negatively the public’s perception of real historical figures.