In the left column are the words that are quite common or the candidate uses incorrect semantics. In the right column are the words you should use when taking the IELTS test to get a high score.
| Quite common | Should use | Example |
| Relaxing | Soothing | Light music is pretty soothing. |
| Funny | Hilarious | This comedy is nothing but hilarious. |
| Exciting | Dynamic | Young people have a fancy for dynamic music. |
| Enjoyment | Blast/treat (infml) | What a treat to enjoy his show. |
| Lively | Energetic | Rock makes me feel more energetic. |
| Electronic magazine | E-zine | An increasing number of people choose to read e-zines. |
| Electronic book | E-book | E-book is a necessity for killing time while I am going by coach or train. |
| Recent news | Current affairs | We can keep up with current affairs through Tuoitrenews. |
| Reporter | Journalist | Honesty is the bottom line of a journalist. |
| Full of action | Action-packed | This film blew my mind with heaps of action-packed scenes. |
| Have a mixed feeling about... | Twisting | I felt twisting about the plot of this film. |
| Boring | Monotonous/tedious/humdrum | The theme is so monotonous. |
| Properly | Appropriately | On such an occasion, we need to dress up appropriately. |
| Improve | Boost/foster/enhance/further | Watching English films help boost my understanding of western culture. |
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