Words / Phrases / Idioms used by band 8.5 students:

Self-enhancement

Vietnamese Translation: Cải thiện bản thân

Phonetics: /sɛlf-ɪnˈhænsmənt/

Use it in your essay like this: "An increasing number of individuals seek cosmetic surgery as a form of self-enhancement to align their appearance with personal or societal ideals."

Societal pressures

Vietnamese Translation: Áp lực xã hội

Phonetics: /səˈsaɪɪtəl ˈprɛʃərz/

Use it in your essay like this: "The decision to undergo cosmetic procedures is often influenced by societal pressures, which place a high value on physical appearance and can lead to a desire for cosmetic changes."

Perceived attractiveness

Vietnamese Translation: Sự hấp dẫn được cảm nhận

Phonetics: /pərˈsiːvd əˈtræktɪvnəs/

Use it in your essay like this: "Many people choose to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their perceived attractiveness, believing that alterations to their appearance will boost their self-esteem and social acceptance."