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Karina Moore – teenage high diver!
Several times a week, teenager Karina Moore trains at her local pool to jump from the high-diving board into the water – in an attempt to become a national diving champion.
Karina first learned about diving during a family break in Spain, where the resort’s pool had a high-diving board. Young people were diving off it, and it looked fun, but Karina didn’t join in, even though she was a strong swimmer. Then after returning home, she discovered a long-distance runner she’d always admired had started diving for relaxation – so she became more interested.
Karina joined a beginners’ diving class at her local pool. They had several sessions jumping onto soft materials before trying the high board. ‘The water looked a long way down,’ says Karina, ‘but after our training, I felt I’d handle it – without injuring myself? They’d warned me I’d land in the water fast – at around 60 kph – but I was prepared. I couldn’t wait to get started – although the others weren’t so keen! Anyway, I wasn’t disappointed by the experience.’
In Karina’s area, there’s now lots of interest in high diving, but it’s sometimes difficult for swimmers to find suitable practice facilities. Although the pools are deep enough, they’re in use so often by diving clubs that other people don’t get opportunities to practise. Fortunately, though, Karina’s coach noticed her talent and helped her develop her techniques. After also two years, she’s winning competitions in her area.
But what’s it like to concentrate so much on diving? ‘I train 20 hours a week’ says Karina, ‘and I won’t pretend it’s easy – you have to enjoy it to spend so much time doing it! It’s not easy for my parents either, though – they drive me to training sessions early in the morning, and that costs money. But they’re had financial help from sports organisations, luckily. And my schoolwork and social life are good. I still meet my mates – and there’s always the phone! The only thing I hadn’t realised was that the pool water would damage my hair – I used to love my long hair, but I’ve had to cut it short because it looked awful! But I’ll definitely keep on diving!’
1 What made Karina keen to take up diving?
A She wanted to repeat her holiday experience.
B She found out her athletics hero had taken it up.
C She’d visited a pool where some teenagers were doing it.
D She wanted a new challenge after her success at swimming.
2 How did Karina feel the first time she used the high board?
A worried about how fat it was above the pool
B pleased to experience it with other beginners
C confident that she wouldn’t get hurt
D shocked to hit the water at such speed
3 What does the writer suggest about diving facilities in Karina’s area?
A They’re not used as much as they could be.
B There aren’t enough coaches teaching people to use them.
C There aren’t as many boards as there used to be.
D They’re not available to the public for long enough each day.
4 How does Karina feel about spending so much time diving?
A surprised by one effect it has had on her
B sorry she no longer sees her friends so much
C anxious about the amount of money it costs
D grateful to be able to focus on something she loves
5 What would the writer say about Karina?
A She’s a young girl who’s achieved a lot by becoming a national diving champion – and all with very little support.
B She’s made enormous progress in a very short time – after only a couple of years, she’s already showing great signs of success.
C She has a lot of natural talent, but she’s already thinking of having a break from the high board for a while.
D She’s sad that she’s given up almost everything for her sport – and her lifestyle really sounds quite hard
2 ngày trước
Phân tích đề bài:
Giải thích từng câu:
Câu hỏi về động lực bắt đầu bộ môn nhảy cầu của Karina:
Cảm xúc lần đầu dùng ván nhảy cao:
Về cơ sở vật chất cho nhảy cầu:
Cảm xúc của Karina về việc dành nhiều thời gian cho nhảy cầu:
Tóm tắt đúng về Karina:
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Nhận diện vấn đề:
Phân tích kỹ năng:
Hướng dẫn chi tiết từng câu:
1. What made Karina keen to take up diving?
-> Tìm lý do Karina bắt đầu hứng thú với môn nhảy cầu.
2. How did Karina feel the first time she used the high board?
3. What does the writer suggest about diving facilities in Karina’s area?
4. How does Karina feel about spending so much time diving?
5. What would the writer say about Karina?
Gợi ý ôn tập thêm:
Moreover, newspapers have adapted by embracing digital platforms to reach a broader audience. sada Many major newspapers now have online versions, offering news articles, multimedia content, and interactive features. (21)_ . The move to digital has also led to the rise of subscription-based models, dang where readers pay for premium content, creating new revenue streams for traditional media outlets. However, the digital transformation has not been without its challenges. (22),which often provide quicker updates and attract younger audiences. Additionally, the rise of fake news and misinformation on digital platforms has made it more difficult for traditional newspapers to maintain their position as trusted sources of information. Despite these challenges, newspapers continue to play a vital role in providing accurate and reliable news in an ever-changing media landscape.
Question 21. A. As a result of these changes, newspapers have struggled to keep up with fast-paced digital media. B. By adopting digital platforms, newspapers have expanded their influence while still maintaining traditional readership. C. This transformation has made newspapers more interactive, providing multimedia content alongside written articles. D. This shift has allowed newspapers to maintain their relevance and remain competitive in the digital landscape
Question 22. A. Digital news platforms have forced traditional newspapers to shift their focus to investigative journalism and editorials. B. Newspapers face increasing competition from social media platforms, blogs, and online news outlets. C. Online sources have introduced new challenges, making it harder for print newspapers to maintain credibility. D. The expansion of internet-based media has changed how people consume news, affecting traditional newspapers significantly.
12 ngày trước
Nhận diện dạng đề:
Phân tích câu hỏi:
Hướng dẫn giải từng câu:
Đáp án câu 21: B. By adopting digital platforms, newspapers have expanded their influence while still maintaining traditional readership.
Đáp án câu 22: B. Newspapers face increasing competition from social media platforms, blogs, and online news outlets.
Tóm tắt đáp án chuẩn:
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On a stormy night in 1707, four ships struck rocks off the south coast of England and sank. One thousand, four hundred sailors were drowned. The ships had crashed because they had no way of knowing how far they had travelled in a particular direction; they could not calculate their longitude, which required accurate time measurement.(18)_ . In such difficult circumstances, they believed that the best response to the disaster was a competition: the Longitude Prize.
The Longitude Prize was no ordinary competition.(19) . Geniuses such as Sir Isaac Newton had failed to find a solution, so to ensure the interest of Britain's greatest scientific minds, the government offered a prize of £20,000 the equivalent of £2.6 million in today's money. But to everyone's surprise, it wasn't a famous academic who solved the problem, but an unknown carpenter. When John Harrison wasn't working with wood,(20)_ . An accurate clock would allow sailors to calculate their position, but at the time it was thought impossible to create a mechanical clock (21) . The movement of the sea and the changes in temperature destroyed the delicate parts. However, after three frustrated attempts, Harrison's fourth sea clock, H4, finally triumphed. Its mechanics were so good that the H4 worked better than most clocks on land.
The Longitude Prize and Harrison's success (22)_ . However, in 2013, the British government created a new Longitude Prize, offering £10 million to the person who could solve a great challenge to humanity.
Question 18: A. It was one of the most serious maritime accidents in the world that forced the British government to take action. B. A series of such incidents occurred, leaving the British government stunned and deciding to act. C. It was the most serious in a series of accidents at sea, and a stunned British government decided to act. D. The British government was shocked by the the incident and decided to respond, respond, as it was a frequent occurrence.
Question 19: A. To win, one had to calculate the distance a ship had travelled since it set out B. Someone was required to discover a method for determining how far a ship had gone east or west from its starting point. C. To win it, someone had to find a way of calculating how far a ship had travelled east or west from its point of departure. D. The competition required the winner to find a method to calculate the east-west distance of the ship from its starting point.
Question 20: A. He studied to make clocks. B. Making clocks. C. While John Harrison wasn't making clocks. D. Teaching how to make clocks.
Question 21: A. Which work on a ship B. Working on a ship C. That could operate on a ship D. Designed to function on a ship
Question 22:
A. Makes people interested in the 18th century, but it remained noted in the years that followed. B. Attracting a lot of attention in the 18th century and was quickly forgotten. C. Generated a lot of interested in the 18th century, but it was soon forgotten. D. It caused significant interest in the 18th century, although it quickly faded away
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12 ngày trước
Đề bài: Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Đây là bài em viết ạ While individuals believe that studying at university or college is a good choice to success, others think getting a job after higher-secondary school is better. Although, applying for a job is a good choice, I believe that going to university helps successing in career, including to earning more money and opening employment prospects.
Finding a job straight after school has some benefits such as independent about financial and accumulating experience and skills. Finding a job immediately helps us making money to spend rental fee and transportation instead of depending about parent’s grant. Additionally, students gain a lot of experience and skills by applying for a job.
in my opinion, studying at university or college is the best road to successful career such as widen opportunities employment prospects and applying labour market’s needs. A university degree is a compulsory condition in some companines, specially in foreign companies. It prove people having enough skills and knowledge to work. Not only can people find a job easily but it also make opportunities to get a steady paycheck. Nowadays, repetitive manual jobs are replaced by technology and machine: therefore, workers understand how to use technical machines which is not studied if they do not attend university.
In conclusions, getting a job straight after school is good, but I think attending in university or college remains a best route to success because it helps us get a job easily and makes opportunies to get a stable income.
06/10/2025
Xác định vấn đề: Bạn đang cần nhận xét, sửa lỗi và góp ý cho bài IELTS Writing Task 2 theo chủ đề"university vs. work after high school".
Phân tích bài viết và giải thích lỗi chính/điểm cần cải thiện:
Hướng dẫn từng bước để cải thiện:
Bài mẫu tham khảo bằng tiếng Anh:
Some people think that pursuing higher education at university or college is the best way to achieve a successful career, while others argue that entering the workforce straight after high school is a better choice.
On the one hand, starting a job after finishing secondary school can have some advantages. Firstly, young people can become financially independent earlier because they start earning money instead of relying on their parents. Secondly, entering the workforce early allows individuals to gain practical experience and develop skills that are highly valued by employers. For example, many successful entrepreneurs never attended college but have built their careers through hands-on learning and real-world experience.
On the other hand, going to university or college provides students with a solid knowledge base and qualifications required for many professional careers. In today’s competitive job market, a degree is often a basic requirement, especially in specialized fields such as medicine, engineering, or law. Graduates also tend to earn higher salaries and have better job prospects compared to those without a degree. Furthermore, university education offers opportunities to develop important skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and networking.
In my opinion, while both options have their merits, I believe that tertiary education is the better route for most people. Attending university not only increases employment opportunities but also opens the door to higher income and career advancement.
In conclusion, although starting work immediately can bring financial independence and valuable experience, I believe that studying at university remains the most reliable path to a successful and rewarding career.
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04/10/2025
Xác định vấn đề: Bạn đang hỏi về cấu trúc đoạn thân bài (body paragraph) trong IELTS Writing Task 2 – liệu có bắt buộc phải có 2 luận điểm/ý chính (main ideas) trong 1 thân bài không?
Phân tích và giải thích:
Gợi ý cách trình bày Body có 1 hoặc 2 luận điểm:
Một thân bài, một ý chính:
Một thân bài, hai ý chính:
Ví dụ đoạn body (chỉ 1 main idea): "One major reason why reading books is beneficial for children is that it enhances their imagination. When children read, they are exposed to new situations and creative ideas, which inspire them to think outside the box. For example, fantasy novels often encourage young readers to visualize unique worlds, leading to improved creativity in their own writing and problem-solving skills."
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