Bài 19: Buildings and city life IELTS Topic Bài 19: Buildings and city life 1. Từ vựng cốt lõi (Core Vocabulary) Tiếng Anh Tiếng Việt Aesthetically pleasing Ưa nhìn / Có tính thẩm mỹ Predominantly Phần lớn / Chủ yếu Proximity Sự gần gũi / Khoảng cách gần Horrendous traffic Giao thông tồi tệ / Ách tắc kinh hoàng Amenities Tiện nghi (hồ bơi, phòng gym, an ninh...) Power outage Sự cố mất điện Congested Đông đúc / Tắc nghẽn 2. Phân tích Bài đọc (Passage Analysis) Paragraph 1: Modern Architecture A common sight in modern cities and towns is the presence of many tall buildings. Because of the lack of space, owners build vertically to accommodate more offices and residences. To ensure the buildings are sturdy and aesthetically pleasing , engineers use a combination of concrete, glass, and steel. Big glass windows allow people within to have a better view of the outside world, and such a building often looks better than one that is predominantly concrete. Paragraph 2: Pros and Cons of High-rise Living Many people in the city choose to live in such buildings as they are often near the shopping and business districts. The proximity to such makes everyday life more convenient, saving much travel time—especially since many modern cities are plagued with horrendous traffic . These buildings also offer a lot of amenities , such as 24/7 security and recreational facilities, that resi...