Content text BUỔI 40 - IELTS THẢO NHI
Task 1: The graph and chart below give information about migration to the UK. The graph below shows how long immigrants in the year 2000-2008 intended to stay in the UK. And the pie-chart shows reasons for migration in 2008. OUTLINE: mixed chart (PIE + LINE) - static + dynamic chart 1. Analyze the topic - Pie chart (static): + Unit: people + Subject: people (divided based on reasons) + Timeline: 2008 -> past tenses - Line graph (dynamic): + Unit: % + Subject: people (divided based on intended length of stay) + Timeline: 2000-2008 -> past tenses 2. Write the introduction - The graph below shows how long immigrants in the year 2000-2008 intended to stay in the UK. -> The line graph compares the planned duration of stay for individuals migrating to the UK from 2000 to 2008 - And the pie-chart shows reasons for migration in 2008. -> while the accompanying pie chart illustrates the distribution of immigrants based on their migration purposes in 2008.
3. Write the overview - Line + Trend: increase (2 years + 2-4 years) & stable (4+ years) - Pie: + Highest: work + study -> Overall, there was an upward trend in the number of immigrants intending to stay for up to 2 years and 2 to 4 years, while those planning to stay for 4 years or longer remained constant. Additionally, the predominant reasons for migration to the UK in 2008 were work and study. 4. Divide the body paragraphs - Body paragraph 1: Line graph + 2-4 years (always lowest): 60 (2000) -> fluctuate (50-60) -> twofold increase (surpass 100) (2008) + 2 years or less (similar changes): stabilise at 150 (2000-2001) -> peak at 250 (2004) -> remain steady (highest) + 4+ years: remain constant throughout the period (150) - Body paragraph 2: Pie Chart (Purpose of stay) + Largest: work (38%) + study (32%) + Accompany: significantly lower: account for half (16%) + No reason stated + other: 7% (similar) The line graph compares the planned duration of stay for individuals migrating to the UK from 2000 to 2008, while the accompanying pie chart illustrates the distribution of immigrants based on their migration purposes in 2008. Overall, there was an upward trend in the number of immigrants intending to stay for up to 2 years and 2 to 4 years, while those planning to stay for 4 years or longer remained constant. Additionally, the predominant reasons for migration to the UK in 2008 were work and study. Around 60 thousand immigrants aimed to stay for 2 to 4 years in 2000, with subsequent fluctuations between 50 thousand and 60 thousand individuals until 2005, before ending the period with a considerable twofold increase, surpassing 100 thousand people in 2008. Despite this surge, this category consistently had the lowest figures throughout the period. Similar changes were observed for individuals planning to stay for 2 years or less, stabilising at 150 thousand people in the initial year and peaking at 250 thousand people in 2004. The numbers remained steady thereafter, securing the highest position. In contrast, the number of immigrants opting for a stay of 4 years or longer remained constant at 150 thousand people from the beginning to the end of the period. Regarding the purposes of migration in 2008, a majority of individuals cited work (38%) and study (32%) as their primary reasons. Family reunification and companionship
represented a significantly lower percentage, accounting for half of the study-related figure, at 16%. Similar percentages were recorded for other purposes and individuals with unreported statuses, both occupying 7%. (265 Words - Written by Thao Nhi Bui)