APIELuyện viết Task 1: Bất bình đẳng và sự giàu có
Inequality and wealth
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How to use this lesson
Use this 40-minute unit to build core data-reporting skills before writing.
Check answers together after each quick section to reinforce key vocabulary.
Work through the warm-up exercises first to collect strong descriptive phrases.
Use these fresh patterns directly when you tackle your report writing later.
Reporting Museum Visitor Numbers 🖌️
Practise the words and phrases you need to talk about numbers clearly.
📈 Visualizing Visitor Trends
A minimalist line graph showing three lines trending upwards on a grid, representing museum attendance numbers over timeVisualizing the data: the three lines demonstrate fluctuation, steady growth, and sudden drops—key vocabulary concepts covered in the warm-up.
Part A: Pick the Right Word Form
Choose the correct noun, verb, or adjective to complete each sentence about visitor numbers.
Visitor figures at the Science Centre showed noticeable ________ over the initial three years.
A substantial ________ of all attendees went to the National History Museum in year five.
The National History Museum remained a ________ attraction throughout the decade.
There was clear annual ________ in visitor attendance at the Modern Art Gallery.
After a sharp downturn, admissions began to ________ during the final two years.
Part B: Data Description Collocations
Select the adjective that naturally pairs with the noun to describe trends in museum visits.
The Science Centre recorded a ________ increase in guests, rising noticeably from 120,000 to 260,000.
In year six, the Modern Art Gallery suffered a ________ drop in attendance, losing nearly half its patrons within twelve months.
The National History Museum enjoyed ________ growth, adding roughly 15,000 visitors every single year.
A ________ decline took place between years seven and nine, with attendance falling by more than half.
Visitor numbers at the Science Centre reached a ________ plateau for about four months before resuming their upward path.
Part C: Common Phrases Word Bank
Use the 5 expressions from this bank to complete questions 11 to 15 below:
In the first year, attendance at the Science Centre ____ (phrase from bank) 120,000 visitors.
The Modern Art Gallery ____ (phrase from bank) 30% of all museum visitors during that peak summer.
The Science Centre saw dramatic gains, ____ (phrase from bank) the National History Museum, which grew at a far milder rate.
While the other two institutions expanded, the Modern Art Gallery ____ (phrase from bank) overall.
Total admissions rose steadily ____ (phrase from bank) , doubling by the final year.
Part D: Say It Another Way (Paraphrasing)
Choose the sentence that keeps the exact meaning of the original sentence without altering the facts.
Academic Report: Wealth Distribution 📊
Write a complete report based on the table below. Now write your report.
Wealth Allocation
When planning your report, consider how the total wealth is divided into distinct segments. Visualizing the table data as portions of a whole can help you grasp the proportions immediately.
Tip: Always ensure your segments add up to 100%The table shows the percentage of the total wealth of each of two countries that was held by three groups of the population in 2000 and in 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
| Group | Country A (2000) | Country A (2020) | Country B (2000) | Country B (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richest 10% | 45% | 60% | 40% | 42% |
| Middle 40% | 45% | 35% | 45% | 43% |
| Poorest 50% | 10% | 5% | 15% | 15% |
(Figures are fictional.)
Report Checklist
- ✓ Clear overview summarizing main trends
- ✓ Key features selected and highlighted
- ✓ Logical comparisons between categories and years
- ✓ Accurate reporting of exact figures
- ✓ Minimum length of 150 words
Write your report here
Draft your response in full sentences. The AI will evaluate your work automatically against four key criteria.
Model report 🏆
Read the fully written model response below. Seven high-value phrases are highlighted with practical explanations of why they work so well.
The table compares the proportion of national wealth owned by three demographic tiers in two separate nations in 2000 and 2020. Overall, wealth became notably more concentrated at the very top in Country A, whereas distribution across all groups in Country B remained virtually unchanged over the period.
In Country A, the wealthiest 10% held 45% of total wealth in 2000, equal to the middle 40%, while the poorest half possessed 10%. Over the twenty-year period, the richest segment expanded significantly to reach 60%. By contrast, the share held by the middle group contracted to 35%, and the proportion owned by the bottom 50% halved to 5%.
Country B exhibited far greater stability over the timeframe. In 2000, the middle 40% accounted for the largest share at 45%, followed closely by the richest tier at 40% and the poorest half at 15%. Two decades later, these allocations had altered very little: the wealthiest tier rose marginally to 42%, the middle group slipped slightly to 43%, and the bottom bracket remained constant at 15%.
Why These 7 Phrases Work
Plain-English explanations showing how each expression delivers clarity and precision.
"remained virtually unchanged"
Why this works:
It honestly summarizes tiny adjustments (40% to 42% and 45% to 43%) without pretending they stayed dead flat. Saying "virtually unchanged" is far more accurate than claiming "did not move at all."
"equal to"
Why this works:
Both the richest 10% and middle 40% sat at exactly 45% in 2000. Linking them with "equal to" connects two separate table cells in one clean sentence instead of writing two repetitive statements.
"Over the twenty-year period"
Why this works:
It avoids repeating "between 2000 and 2020." Paraphrasing the years into a total duration ("twenty-year period") shows you understand the whole timeframe without cluttering the paragraph.
"By contrast"
Why this works:
The top 10% shot upwards (45% to 60%), while the other two groups both dropped. "By contrast" tells the reader immediately that the direction of movement has just flipped.
"halved to 5%"
Why this works:
Dropping from 10% to 5% is a literal 50% drop. "Halved" is exact: 10 divided by 2 is 5.
"accounted for the largest share"
Why this works:
At 45%, the middle group in Country B was higher than both the top tier (40%) and bottom half (15%). This phrase identifies the top contributor without simply saying "was the biggest number."
"remained constant at"
Why this works:
Country B's poorest 50% was exactly 15% in 2000 and still 15% in 2020. Pairing "remained constant" with the preposition "at" is a clear way to say a number did not change.
Key Takeaway for Table Tasks
Notice that every percentage cited in the model answer adds up properly across each column: 45 + 45 + 10 = 100% and 60 + 35 + 5 = 100% in Country A, and 40 + 45 + 15 = 100% and 42 + 43 + 15 = 100% in Country B. Always double-check your math so your descriptions match reality.
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