Chủ đề Education hầu như đều xuất hiện trong các phần kỹ năng khác nhau của IELTS bởi tính học thuật của nó. Vì thế, nắm vững nhiều từ vựng của chủ đề này sẽ giúp thí sinh tự tin hơn nhiều. Bây giờ chúng ta cùng học một ít từ vựng để sử dụng nhé.

Bài viết này sẽ có hai phần lớn bao gồm Từ vựng cơ bản và từ vựng cho Speaking, theo các câu hỏi phổ biến. Bạn cùng học chi tiết theo từng phần nhè.

IELTS Vocabulary Education

Chúng ta cùng thực hiện một số hoạt động luyện tập đọc trước sau đó trả lời câu hỏi rồi chắt lọc các từ vựng, lưu về sử dụng lâu hơn nhé.

Luyện tập 1

Read the conversation between Truong and An and answer the question.

Truong: Hey, An! Long time no see!

An: Oh, Truong! Long time no see! How are you doing?

Truong: Good. How about you?

An: Well, recently I’m a bit tired.

Truong: What’s wrong?

An: You know, the National Examination is coming, so I have to study a lot if I want to get into a prestigious university.

Truong: That sounds cool. How much do you have to study?

An: Like... literally every single day.

Truong: That much?!

An: That much. I’m quite good at social science, Literature for example. But I’m not that good at Mathematics. So I have to have extra lectures to improve my Math score.

Truong: Sounds tiring. Do you intend to go to a business school?

An: No. I want to have a teaching profession. So I have to get a teaching degree.

Truong: You want to be a teacher? What subject?

An: English. At a secondary school.

Truong: Then why do you have to study Math so hard?

An: It’s a compulsory subject in the examination. There’s nothing I can do about it.

Truong: I see. University education seems so far away.

An: I know.

Trả lời các câu hỏi dưới đây theo thông tin hội thoại trên:

1. Why does An have to study a lot?

..................................

2. What subject is she attending extra lectures?

...................................

3. What does An want to be?

....................................

4. Why does An have to study Math so hard?

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Chắt lọc từ vựng hay:

Word

Form

Phonetics

Meaning

Business school

N

/ˈbɪznəs/ /skuːl/

Trường

kinh doanh

Degree

N

/dɪˈɡriː/

Bằng cấp

Lecture

N

/ˈlektʃər/

Bài diễn thuyết,

bài giảng

University

N

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/

Đại học

Profession

N

/prəˈfeʃn/

Nghề nghiệp yêu cầu đào tạo kĩ năng riêng biệt, đặc biệt là những công việc yêu cầu

giáo dục bậc cao

Social science

N

/ˌsəʊʃl/ /ˈsaɪəns/

Khoa học xã hội

Teaching

N

/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

Sự dạy học, công việc dạy học, nghề giáo

Luyện tập 2

Read the passage below and do the tasks that follow.

Schooling is compulsory for all English children from the age of 5 to 16. The academic year in England runs from September to July and is divided into 3 terms. Autumn Term is from the beginning of September to mid-December. Spring Term is from the beginning of January to mid-March and Summer Term from early April to mid-July. Each term is separated by a one-week break called half term, usually at the end of October, mid-February and the end of May.

There are two parallel school systems in England. The first is the state school system, which is free for all students and paid for by the state. The second category is the ‘independent’ or ‘public’ school system, which is fee-paying. The state school system, which educates 93% of the pupils in England, can be divided into two levels of education: primary education and secondary education.

See the Table below for more information about the school education system in England.

The National Curriculum is set by the government and must be followed in all state schools. It is made up of the following subjects: English, Design & Technology, Geography, Maths, Information Technology, Music, Science, Arts, Physical Education, History, and a Modern Foreign Language. English, Maths and Science are core subjects, which are compulsory in the national examinations at certain stages of the school education system.

Find the words or phrases in the reading passage which have the following meanings.

1. School at which all students do NOT have to pay tuition fee: .....................................

2. Education for children from 5 to 10 years old: .....................................

3. Education for children from 11 to 16 years old: .....................................

Chắt lọc từ vựng hay:

Word

Form

Phonetics

Meaning

Education

N

/ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/

Giáo dục, sự giáo dục

Primary

N

/ˈpraɪmeri/

Tiểu học

Secondary

N

/ˌsekənderi/

Trung học

Qualification

N

/ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

Bằng cấp

Curriculum

N

/kəˈrɪkjələm/

Khung chương trình

Term

N

/tɜːrm/

Học kì

State school

N

/ˈsteɪt skuːl/

Trường công lập

Independent school

N

/ˌɪndɪpendənt ˈskuːl/

Trường tư nhân

National examination

N

/ˈnæʃnəl/ /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/

Kì thi cấp quốc gia

Entrance examination

N

/ˈentrəns/ /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/

Kì thi đầu vào

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Practice exercises

Exercise 1. Circle the correct word.

1. His son is intended for the medical profession/teaching

2. I’m sorry I can’t go out with you. I have a finance degree/lecturethis afternoon.

3. Some students decide not to take university/primaryeducation since it is not compulsory.

4. Eric has obtained his PhD degree/lecture. Now he is applying for a job in a laboratory.

Exercise 2. Crossword.

câu hỏi ielts vocabulary education

Down:

2. a process of teaching, training and learning, especially in schools, colleges or universities, to improve knowledge and develop skills

4. the qualification obtained by students who successfully complete a university or college course

Across:

1. a part of a college or university that teaches business

3. a talk that is given to a group of people to teach them about a particular subject, often as part of a university or college course

5. the work of a teacher

6. a type of job that needs special training or skill, especially one that needs a high level of education

Exercise 3. Choose the correct answer.

1.......... is compulsory in Viet Nam.

A. Primary education B. Degree C. Lecture

2. Lan Anh will go to a .......... next autumn.

A. profession B. university education C. business school

3. There are two types of science: .......... science and natural science.

A. teaching B. social C. profession

4. - “Cindy! Wait!”

    - “Hurry up, Alex! Or else we’re gonna miss Mr. Phillip’s ..........!”

A. lecture B. profession D. degree

Exercise 4. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word/phrase.

Children in (1) ……………… Netherlands must be at least four years old to (2) ……………… primary school. Almost all 4-year-olds (99.3%) in the country indeed attend primary school, (3) ……………… this is not compulsory until children reach the age (4) ……………… 5. Primary is free of charge. In most schools, children are grouped by (5) ……………… in mixed ability classes, with one teacher for all subjects. Primary school (6) ……………… of 8 groups, thus schooling (7) ……………… for 8 years. During the first two years, which (8) ……………… kindergarten, children receive an average of 22 hours of (9) ………………, during the last 6 years children receive an average of 25 hours per week. Schools are open 5 days a week, but children are free on Wednesday afternoon. At the end of primary school, or in group 8, schools advice on secondary school choice. Most schools use a national test to support this advice, for instance the “Citotoets”, a test (10) ……………… by the Central Institute for Test development.

1. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

2. A. afford B. enter C. come D. run

3. A. although B. despite C. in spite D. due to

4. A. of B. on C. in D. for

5. A. old B. elderly C. aging D. age

6. A. includes B. contains C. consists D. composes

7. A. spends B. lasts C. lengthens D. takes

8. A. also called B. is also called C. is called also D. is also calling

9. A. educate B. educative C. educator D. education

10. A. develop B. to develop C. developed D. developing

Exam focus

Exercise 1. Listen to a radio show about the value of university education and fill in the blanks. (Track 1)

The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and (1) ………………………………. prior to attending university or college. This may be accomplished either

at public or state schools, or at (2) ……………………………….. These 12 years of schooling or their equivalent may also be completed outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the benefits of the American education system and obtain a quality American education. Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is that a large number of presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other countries have experienced the American education system and (3) ……………………………….. from a university or school in the USA. In many fields and industries, the American education system offers the most cutting-edge, sought-after programs at the world's best schools. That is why graduating from an accredited American school and being exposed to the rigors of the American education system is an investment in your future.

Whether you want to study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a (4) ……………………………….. or high school, a thorough understanding of how the American education system works is essential.  Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student will find it difficult to make the right (5) ……………………………….. choices. It is no surprise that the American education system and the American school system host more international students than any other country- in the world!

Exercise 2. Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Sixteen – what now?

You’re 16 and finally you can leave school!  By now, you’re probably sick of teachers, desks, tests and exams. But don’t just run for the exit. You need to think carefully about what to do next.
If you want a professional career, you will need to go to university and get a degree. To do that, you need to stay at high school for another two years. But you needn’t stay at the same place. There are several options in the district of Northacre.

St. Leopold’s School has the best pass rate of all the high schools in the district. It offers a wide range of subjects in the humanities and sciences. St Leopold’s is, of course, a private school, so may be too expensive for you. But don’t worry, there are several other options if you want to follow the academic route. Knowle Grammar School is a state school, so there are no fees, and it has excellent tuition and facilities. It is a boys’ school from the ages of 11-16, but from 16-18 it is co-educational. But it is selective, so you’ll have to pass an exam to get in.  If you’re interested in going into Business, check out Wyle River Academy. This school specialises in subjects like Business Studies, Management and Economics. If you prefer the arts, look at the courses on offer at Northacre College. Here you can study woodwork, art, textiles and much more.
Northacre College also offers a wide range of vocational qualifications. You can do a 1-year certificate or a 2-year diploma in subjects like electrics, plumbing, roofing and hairdressing.  If you’d prefer to work outdoors, look at Milldown College, where there are courses in Farm Mechanics, Land Management, Animal Management and much more.

A final option is to get an apprenticeship with a local or national company. You will get on-the-job training, gain certificates or diplomas and start earning straight away. But be warned – places are limited! Find out more at the Jobs Fair on 26th May at Northacre College.

1. The aim of the article is to…

A. advise young people about how to get into university.

B. tell young people about the options available.

C. advise young people to stay in education.

2. The article advises readers who want a professional career to...

A. go to university immediately.

B. stay at the same school for two more years.

C. go to high school for two more years, then get a degree.

3. St Leopold’s is the best school for...

A. good exam results.

B. humanities and sciences.

C. facilities.

4. You can only attend St Leopold’s school if you...

A.  pay tuition fees.

B. pass an exam.

C. study both humanities and sciences.

5. You can only attend Knowle Grammar School if you...

A. pass an exam.

B. are a boy.

C. can afford the tuition fees.

6. What is the problem with apprenticeships?

A. There are few available.

B. They are expensive.

C. They don’t give you any qualifications.

7. Anna wants to work with horses. Where is the best place for her to study?

A. Wyle River Academy

B. Northacre College

C. Milldown College

8. Harry wants to be a builder. Where is the best place for him to study?

A. Wyle River Academy

B. Northacre College

C. Milldown College

9. Kevin wants to be a fashion designer. Where is the best place for him to study?

A. Wyle River Academy

B. Northacre College

C. Milldown College

10. Caroline wants to run her own company. Where is the best place for her to study?

A. Wyle River Academy

B. Northacre College

C. Milldown College

Exercise 3. Use the given word in the correct form/tense to make a complete answer to each question. Then practice speaking.

1. Are you a full-time or a part-time student?

At the moment / I / be / full-time freshman / business school / my hometown city.

...................................

2. Why did you choose to study this?

First and foremost, / reason / I / want / start my own business / after graduation. I / be / ambitious person. Besides, I / good leadership / which / confirmed by my friends, so I / believe / I / handle / my own company and staff.

......................................

3. What was your favorite subject when you were at high school?

I / would like / say / Mathematics. I / think / numbers / be /magic creations. I / have / a lot / fun / work with them. Every time / I / solve / a Maths problem / myself, I / feel / happy / the bottom of my heart.

.............................

4. Is there anything else you would like to study in the future?

I / still / have / a long way / go / until then. But / I / have / dream of / expand / my restaurant, so / perhaps / I / study / logistics, or maybe / new language.

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Speaking chủ đề Education

“Education” là một chủ đề rất hay xuất hiện trong IELTS Speaking. Số lượng các bạn học sinh, sinh viên có nhu cầu thi IELTS khá đông vì vậy nên sau khi xem chứng minh thư để xác thực, giám khảo sẽ có xu hướng hỏi về quá trình học tập của thí sinh ở hiện tại. IELTS Fighter nhận thấy sự phổ biến của topic này nên đã quyết định chọn ra 2 chủ đề nhỏ trong chủ đề lớn “Education” này, đó là “Major” và “People”.

Ở chủ đề nhỏ “Major”, các câu hỏi phần lớn sẽ về  ngành học, trường học hoặc các môn học ưa thích của thí sinh. Về phần “People”, các câu hỏi có thể sẽ thiên về những giáo viên, giảng viên, bạn học. Và sau đây, mời bạn cùng IELTS Fighter cùng khám phá xem chủ đề “Education” có gì hay ho nhé!

1. MAJOR (Ngành học)

Part 1

What do you study in your university? /What is your major? (Bạn học gì ở trường đại học?/Ngành học của bạn là gì?)

Sample answer

Vocabulary

Well, honestly, I am a double-major student. Last summer, I graduated from the Faculty of International Economics, Foreign Trade University with flying colors and currently I am a senior studying English at Hanoi University.

Double-major (adj)

Học song bằng

Flying colors (n)

Điểm cao

Senior (n)

Sinh viên năm cuối

 

 

Part 2

Describe your most favorite subject. (Mô tả môn học bạn yêu thích nhất)

Sample answer

Vocabulary

Well, the subject that is my all-time favorite is “Culture of countries in ASEAN”, which was taught since I was a sophomore in university.

Although it was just an elective subject, I was really into studying it since I could have a deeper insight into ASEAN countries’ cultures and be immersed in their vivid civilization. (Example) In class, we discussed the history, religion, tradition, and lifestyle of people in these countries. We also had a lot of group work and presentations to make this subject much more interesting to learn. We also used to read a lot of books related to ASEAN countries’ cultures. Doing research into culture has always intrigued me as I have been a keen learner of culture.

Additionally, we were taught by dedicated teachers who helped us understand the lesson quickly. Till now, I have still felt grateful for the lecturers who were so passionate about the lessons. This subject has brought me a feeling of satisfaction, which I could hardly see in other subjects.

To sum up,  it has been a useful subject as thanks to this, I find that I can broaden my common knowledge and have more confidence when I have the chance to go to the countries in SouthEast Asia.

Sophomore (n)

Sinh viên năm 2

Elective subject (n)

Môn tự chọn

Have deeper insight into (St) (v)

Hiểu thêm về

 

Presentations (n)

Bài thuyết trình

Doing research into (St) (v)

Nghiên cứu về cái gì

Keen learner (n)

Người học tích cực

Dedicated teachers (n)

Giảng viên tận tâm

Broaden my common knowledge (v)

Mở rộng kiến thức thông thường

Part 3

Do you think students should go to vocational training courses or university after graduating from high school? (Bạn nghĩ rằng học sinh nên đi học các khóa đào tạo nghề hay học đại học sau khi tốt nghiệp?)

Sample answer

Vocabulary

Honestly, I think students should go to university rather than vocational training courses. To begin with, after graduation, they can earn a university degree which is required by most recruiters nowadays. Moreover, studying in universities provides students with an opportunity to pursue higher education, which means that they will have more qualifications, and  (Example) this may be likely to help them have many opportunities of moving up the career ladder more easily in companies.

Vocational training (n)

Đào tạo nghề

Higher education (n)

Cao học

Moving up the career ladder (v)

Thăng tiến trong công việc

 

  • NOTICE

Glossary Box

Double-major (adj)

Học song bằng

Flying colors (n)

Điểm cao

Senior (n)

Sinh viên năm cuối

Sophomore (n)

Sinh viên năm 2

Elective subject (n)

Môn tự chọn

Have deeper insight into (St) (v)

Hiểu thêm về

 

Presentation

(n)

Bài thuyết trình

Do research into (St) (v)

Nghiên cứu về cái gì

Keen learner (n)

Người học tích cực

Dedicated teachers (n)

Giảng viên tận tâm

Broaden one’s common knowledge (v)

Mở rộng kiến thức thông thường

Vocational training (n)

Đào tạo nghề

Higher education (n)

Cao học

Move  up the career ladder (v)

Thăng tiến trong công việc

2. PEOPLE (Con người)

Part 1

Do you prefer to be in a big size class or a small size one? (Bạn thích ở trong lớp có sĩ số lớn hay sĩ số nhỏ?)

Sample answer

Vocabulary

Well, I would choose to be in a large size class, which may contain approximately 30 students. I believe when I am in a big class, my classmates and I can promote a better study environment and we may probably hold interesting events together.

Large/small size class (n)

Lớp có sĩ số lớn/nhỏ

Study environment (n)

Môi trường học tập

 

Part 2

Describe the most inspiring person you have met so far in your university. (Mô tả một người truyền cảm hứng nhất mà bạn từng gặp ở trường đại học của bạn)

Sample answer

Vocabulary

Well, I would like to talk about the monitor in my class, whose name is Hoai Linh. She is one of the most studious students I have ever known.

 I really admire Linh for several reasons. Firstly, it is her attitude towards studying. Despite being extremely intelligent, she spends more time than any of us in the class to study no matter whether it is a compulsory or an elective subject. She is very hard-working and she is among the students who have the most outstanding in-class performance. Sitting next to me, she often gives me tutorial lessons if I have any difficulties in the study. She also encourages me a lot and even sends me her learning materials if I want to have a further understanding of the lesson.

Secondly, I can also consider that Linh has an outstanding educational background. She can not only learn well but she also has broad common knowledge – which is the reason why her academic transcript has been excellent so far. Once she told me that one of her goals would be to achieve a High distinction degree from this university and I think that it is absolutely possible for such an exceptional student like her. I think that Linh’s success in the future will just be a matter of time as she always moves forward to reach new heights of knowledge.

Studious (adj)

Chăm chỉ

Attitude towards studying (n)

Thái độ học tập

Compulsory/ elective subject (n)

Môn học bắt buộc/tự chọn

Learning materials (n)

Tài liệu học tập

Education background (n)

Nền tảng giáo dục

Academic transcript (n)

Bảng điểm đại học

High distinction degree (n)

Bằng tốt nghiệp loại xuất sắc

Exceptional (adj)

 

Kiệt xuất, xuất sắc, xuất chúng

Reach new heights of knowledge (v)

Đạt đến những đỉnh cao tri thức mới

 

Part 3

Should teamwork be encouraged at school? (Hoạt động nhóm có nên được khuyến khích ở trường không?)

Sample answer

Vocabulary

One hundred percent yes, since teamwork can connect different characteristics to solve one issue. Personally, I suppose that teamwork stimulates creativity and mutual understanding. People in a team must set aside their egos to get on well with others and most importantly, put the team’s goal in top priority. Moreover, teammates can build trust and promote a sense of responsibility when working together to come to one goal.

Characteristics (n)

Tính cách

Stimulate (v)

Kích thích, thôi thúc

Mutual understanding (n)

Sự thấu hiểu lẫn nhau

Sense of responsibility (n)

Tinh thần trách nhiệm

 

  • NOTICE

Glossary Box

Large/small size class (n)

Lớp có sĩ số lớn/nhỏ

Study environment (n)

Môi trường học tập

Studious (adj)

Chăm chỉ

Attitude towards studying (n)

Thái độ học tập

Compulsory/ elective subject (n)

Môn học bắt buộc/tự chọn

Learning materials (n)

Tài liệu học tập

Education background (n)

Nền tảng giáo dục

Academic transcript (n)

Bảng điểm đại học

High distinction degree (n)

Bằng tốt nghiệp loại xuất sắc

Exceptional (adj)

Kiệt xuất, xuất sắc, xuất chúng

Reach new heights of knowledge (v)

Đạt đến những đỉnh cao tri thức mới

Characteristic (n)

Tính cách

Stimulate (v)

Kích thích, thôi thúc

Mutual understanding (n)

Sự thấu hiểu lẫn nhau

Sense of responsibility (n)

Tinh thần trách nhiệm

ĐÁP ÁN CHO PHẦN TỪ VỰNG:

Luyện tập 1: Read the conversation between Truong and An and answer the question.

1. Because/Since the National Examination is coming.

2. Maths/Mathematics.

3. She wants to be a teacher.

4. Because/Since it is a compulsory subject in the examination.

Luyện tập 2: Read the passage below and do the tasks that follow.

1. state schools

2. primary education

3. secondary education

Practice exercise

Exercise 1. Circle the correct word.

1. profession

2. lecture

3. university

4. degree

Exercise 2. Crossword

1. business school

2. education

3. lecture

4. degree

5. teaching

6. profession

Exercise 3. Choose the suitable words to fill in the blanks.

1. A

2. C

3. B

4. A

Exercise 4. Underline the correct word.

1. C. the

2. B. enter

3. A. although

4. A. of

5. D. age

6. C. consists

7. B. lasts

8. B. is also called

9. D. education

10. C. developed

 Exam focus

Exercise 1. Listen to a radio show about the value of university education and fill in the blanks. (Track 1)

1. secondary education

2. private schools

3. graduated

4. vocational

5. academic

Exercise 2. Read the passage and choose the best answer.

1. b

2. c

3. a

4. a

5. a

6. a

7. c

8. b

9. b

10. a

Exercise 3. Use the given word in the correct form/tense to make a complete answer to each question.

1. At the moment I am a full-time freshman at a business school at my hometown city.

2. The first and foremost reason is that I want to start my own business after graduation. I am an ambitious person. Besides, I have quite a good leadership, which was confirmed by my friends, so I believe that I could handle my own company and staff.

3. I would like to say Mathematics. I think numbers are like magic creations. I have a lot of fun working with them. Every time I solved a Maths problem myself, I felt happy from the bottom of my heart.

4. I still have a long way to go until then. But I have a dream of expanding my restaurant, so perhaps I would study logistics, or maybe a new language.

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