Ngày 23: Communication (Từ vựng Band 7.5 IELTS theo chủ đề)

Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer for the questions below.

The sheer number of people in a group affects the amount of communication. Consider the difference between communication between two friends and communication in a group of five people. When friends talk, there are two people sending and receiving messages. In a group of five, there are five people doing the same thing. Each idea that is expressed must be understood by four others, who may also choose to respond. Consequently, the greater number of people in a group, the fewer contributions an individual may make. Because there are disadvantages to large groups, you might assume that small groups would be the most effective. However, groups can be too small as well as 100 people large. With too few members, a group has limited resources, which eliminates a primary advantage of groups for decision making. Also, members may be unwilling to disagree or criticize each other's ideas. I believe that five to seven members is the ideal size for a small group to achieve communication efficiency.

1. We can conclude from the reading that in large groups …………………

1. there is always a chaos at the end of each discussion
2. no one criticizes each other's ideas
3. before a decision is made everyone has to express their ideas individually
4. everyone is free to express their ideas as much as they want
5. there is less opportunity for each person to speak

2. According to the passage, small groups …………………

1. are always more successful than large groups in terms of decision making
2. can have some disadvantages as well
3. express their criticism more freely than large groups
4. have always infinite resources
5. are unable to make a decision at the end of discussions

3. The author of the article suggests that …………………

1. the number of people in a small group must not be more than five
2. large groups are always superior to small groups
3. the ideal size for a small group should be five to seven
4. small groups are better as members of them have a chance lo criticize each other
5. everyone should listen to each other's ideas no matter how large the group is

4. The title that best fits the passage is …………………

1. Communication in groups
2. How to communicate effectively
3. Decision making in large groups
4. How an individual contributes to groups
5. The disadvantages of limited resources

Exercise 2: Complete the IELTS Writing Task 2 essay below. Fill in the blanks with the correct word forms.

Topic: Some people think that increasing communication usage of computers and mobile phones by young people has had a negative effect on their reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Essay: (275 words, Band 9.0)

Digital communication methods such as emails, text-messaging and virtual (1) ___________ (society) networks have been helping billions of people write and read messages on a daily basis. At first glance, this appears to support reading and writing skills. However, I believe that these means of communication have a negative impact on one’s overall (2) ________ (able) to read and write.

The most important reason for my opinion is the proclivity for (3) ___________ (formal) language in communication via mobiles and computers. Whereas serious reading and writing involve the (4) ___________ (expose) to formal language, most of the messages exchanged using mobiles and computers are rather short and contain spoken (5) ___________ (express). This is because on a digital platform, time saving and convenience, rather than the (6) ___________ (sophisticated) of language, are the utmost (7) ___________ (prior) of people. In brief, the more frequently people use a form of mobile and computer-based communication, the more likely informal expressions would (8) __________ (domination) their use of language.

Another reason for the (9) ___________ (exacerbate) of reading and writing abilities is the over-dependence on technological (10) ___________ (assist). This is the case because users of mobiles and computers are usually aided by spell-check and (11) ___________ (automate) proofreading services when writing a message. Some computer programmes can also find the best word choice to avoid vocabulary mistakes. As these processes are continually repeated, users’ sense of spelling and grammar and (12) ___________ (lexicon) range may gradually erode. Eventually, this (13) ___________ (erode) leads to the (14) ___________ (degrade) of both the writing and reading skills.

In conclusion, due to the (15) ___________ (tend) towards using spoken language and the over-reliance on proofreading software when communicating via computers and mobiles, I am convinced that digital communication has an adverse impact on one’s overall reading and writing level.

Exercise 3: Read the following passage and answer questions 1-8

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of the whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally: spelling, however, cannot. Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn and instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.

1. Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

A. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.

B. Everybody uses only one form of communication.

C. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.

D. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.

2. The word “these” in line 5 refers to

A. tourists                                                       B. the deaf and the mute

C. thoughts and feelings                                 D. sign language motions

3. All of the following statements are true except

A. There are many forms of communication in existence today.

B. Verbalization is the most common form of communication.

C. The deaf and the mute use an oral form of communication.

D. Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language.

4. Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among the blind people?

A. Picture signs                                               B. Braille

C. Body language                                           D. Signal flags

5. How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?

A. 5

B. 7

C. 9

D. 11

6. The word “wink” in line 9 means most nearly the same as

A. close one eye briefly

B. close two eyes briefly

C. bob the head up and down

D. shake the head from side to side

7. Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally except for?

A. spelling

B. ideas

C. whole words

D. expressions

8. People need to communicate in order to

A. create language barriers

B. keep from reading with their fingertips

C. be picturesque and exact

D. express thoughts and feelings

Exercise 1:

1. E
2. B
3. C
4. A

Exercise 2:

social ability informal exposure expressions sophistication priority dominate

exacerbation assistance automatic lexical erosion degradation tendency

Exercise 3:

1. A
2. D
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. D

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