unemployment rate

การใช้ใน IELTS

A key economic indicator frequently discussed in IELTS speaking to assess economic health.

ตัวอย่าง

1. The unemployment rate in rural areas is often higher than in cities.
2. A falling unemployment rate is usually a sign of economic recovery.
3. The government aims to reduce the unemployment rate to below 5%.

Collocation

high unemployment rate

A high unemployment rate can lead to social unrest.

unemployment rate rises

The unemployment rate tends to rise during recessions.

reduce the unemployment rate

Creating more jobs is essential to reduce the unemployment rate.

unemployment rate fell

The unemployment rate fell significantly after the new policy was introduced.

ตระกูลคำ

คำนาม

unemployment

คำคุณศัพท์

unemployed

Paraphrase

• jobless rate: Less formal but common in everyday English and IELTS speaking.
• level of unemployment: More general, can refer to the number or percentage of unemployed people.
• percentage of people without work: A descriptive paraphrase useful for explaining the term.

ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย

• The unemployment rate is high, many people no jobs. to The unemployment rate is high, meaning that many people are without jobs.. Avoid run-on sentences; use a conjunction or rephrase for clarity.
• Rate of unemployment increased. to The unemployment rate increased.. Use the definite article 'the' before 'unemployment rate'.
• Unemployment rate is a problem for economy. to The unemployment rate is a problem for the economy.. Both 'unemployment rate' and 'economy' require articles in this context.