左列是一些相当常见或考生使用不正确的语义的词汇。右列是在参加雅思考试时应该使用的词汇，以取得高分。
| 普通用法 | 高级用法 | 举例 |
| Chase after fashion | Fashion-conscious | This magazine is attractive to fashion-conscious youth |
| Crazy about shopping | Shopaholic | Can you believe that Librans were born to be shopaholics? |
| Can't help buying something | Compulsive shopper | As a compulsive shopper, I've decided to reduce my shopping frequency. |
| Use every penny wisely | Bargain shopper | This is a perfect place for bargain shoppers. |
| Limited pocket money | Tight budget | I couldn't go shopping frequently due to my tight budget. |
| Shopping mall | Commercial complex | At weekends, I usually spend my whole day in this commercial complex. |
| Expensive | Pricy/pricey | Things in this shop are less pricy. |
| Convenient | Handy/portable | You can take this handy gadget anywhere you go. |
| Facebook/Twitter | SNS (Social Networking Site) mạng xã hội | SNS is now a necessity for almost every adolescent. |
| Delivery service | Door-to-door service | This online shop is trustworthy because it sells genuine and authentic goods. |
| Real goods | Genuine and authentic goods | I felt twisting about the plot of this film. |
| Price goes up/down | Appreciate/depreciate | Some people buy gold with the belief that it might appreciate. |
| Internet | Cyber | Cyber crime is becoming increasingly serious these days. |
| Cheating | Fraudulent/deceitful | Shoppers should beware of fraudulent advertising. |
| Delicious | Tasty / flavourful/ appetising | This place is a paradise with loads of tasty food. |
| Food | Dish | They serve special dishes in this restaurant. |
| Delicious food | Cuisine | I am a big fan of Italian/French/Japanese cuisine. |
| Healthy food | Nutritious | Sushi is pretty nutritious with the combination of vegetables and seafood. |
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