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 |
| Beneficial | Rewarding | It is rewarding to learn a foreign language. |
| Good Future | Promising | I believe that I will have a promising future with this major. |
| Popular | Prevailing | This major is prevailing since this industry has a high demand for ... |
| Laborious | Back-breaking | After a day's back-breaking work, I really need relaxation. |
| High salary | Well-paid job | After graduation, I may get a well-paid job. |
| Office worker | Clock/card puncher | I don't want to be a card puncher, I want to be a freelancer. |
| Seek a job | Job-hunting | Being proficient in languages makes me competitive in the job-hunting market. |
| Job-centred | Career-oriented | Overseas students should aim at career-oriented study plans. |
| Difficult | Challenging | Studying alone in a foreign country is actually a challenging task. |
| Ask for a lot | Demanding | This job is demanding, so I have to learn new knowledge every day. |
| Case study | Scenario analysis | Let me give you a scenario analysis. |
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