老徐雅思
2012年12月15日雅思写作范文
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_657b1b1501015i2y.html
Dec 31st 2012, 15:10
题目：We live in cities or towns which have museums
displaying historical and cultural importance, but people do not
visit them. What are the reasons？How important are
those museums to our society?
解析：
关于12月15号这次考试，最悲剧的莫过于考试成绩的公布推迟到了明年1月份，不晚于1月21号。这个突如其来的消息给很多同学造成了不便，即使没有不便，凭空多等了3个礼拜，也是一件让人郁闷的事情。
个人认为，2012年的雅思评分经常给人不靠谱的感觉，很多同学复议成功，还有一个同学说她听力复议竟然也成功了！！还有各种没有去复议但是让人存疑的成绩单，也许这次所谓的"质量监控"就和这些事情有关。
关于博物馆的话题，今年8月25号考过一次，那次是博物馆是否应该收费？这一次是写大家不去博物馆的原因和博物馆的重要性。感觉第一问更好写，比如博物馆收费就可以作为大家不去博物馆的原因之一，呵呵。。还可以写写大家工作忙，忽视博物馆的作用，所以不去博物馆。至于博物馆的重要性，无非都是那些论据，如果你觉得不好写，就给点例子，比如去历史博物馆了解历史，去军事博物馆了解武器等等。
回想去年最后一次雅思考试，考题是关于研究家族历史的原因和利弊，今天这个题目稍微正常一点，但也属于偏难的题目。尤其是要等一个多月才出成绩，恐怕也是雅思史上头一回吧。我们是否可以总结出一个教训，不要等到一年中的最后一次再去考雅思。
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老徐雅思: 2012年12月8日雅思写作范文
老徐雅思
2012年12月8日雅思写作范文
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_657b1b1501015i1l.html
Dec 31st 2012, 14:23
题目：In some countries around the world men and women are
having babies late in life. What are the reasons? Is it a positive
or negative development?
解析：
雅思竟然考到了生孩子早晚的问题，这个题目确实有点出人意料，晚婚晚育这可是中国的基本国策啊。不过大家也许并不觉得这样的题目好写，因为我们面对新题的时候总是有些手足无措。
如何有手头已有的素材来解决这种新题呢？关于晚育的原因，我们可以谈谈城市生活的成本高、压力大的问题，这个比较好写，也是大家容易想到的。此外，birth
rate下降也是以前多次写过的内容，可以作为生孩子推迟的原因之一。
晚育的好处是什么呢？我的想法和基本国策一致，能够控制人口数量。此外对于个人而言，晚育能够为生孩子创造比较好的经济条件，能够利用年轻的时候多读书多工作。而晚育的弊端，我提到了最近几年常考到的人口老龄化，以及晚育会增加孕妇的风险。
这样的一个题目，对于绝大多数没有生过孩子的烤鸭们来说，真的难为大家了。
青春就应该这样绽放 游戏测试：三国时期谁是你最好的兄弟！！ 你不得不信的星座秘密
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2012年12月8日雅思写作范文
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_657b1b1501015i1l.html
Dec 31st 2012, 14:23
题目：In some countries around the world men and women are
having babies late in life. What are the reasons? Is it a positive
or negative development?
解析：
雅思竟然考到了生孩子早晚的问题，这个题目确实有点出人意料，晚婚晚育这可是中国的基本国策啊。不过大家也许并不觉得这样的题目好写，因为我们面对新题的时候总是有些手足无措。
如何有手头已有的素材来解决这种新题呢？关于晚育的原因，我们可以谈谈城市生活的成本高、压力大的问题，这个比较好写，也是大家容易想到的。此外，birth
rate下降也是以前多次写过的内容，可以作为生孩子推迟的原因之一。
晚育的好处是什么呢？我的想法和基本国策一致，能够控制人口数量。此外对于个人而言，晚育能够为生孩子创造比较好的经济条件，能够利用年轻的时候多读书多工作。而晚育的弊端，我提到了最近几年常考到的人口老龄化，以及晚育会增加孕妇的风险。
这样的一个题目，对于绝大多数没有生过孩子的烤鸭们来说，真的难为大家了。
青春就应该这样绽放 游戏测试：三国时期谁是你最好的兄弟！！ 你不得不信的星座秘密
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老徐雅思: 2012年12月6日雅思写作范文
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2012年12月6日雅思写作范文
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_657b1b1501015hwa.html
Dec 31st 2012, 10:21
题目：Nowadays, people always throw old things away and buy
new things, whereas in the past, old things were repaired and used
again. What factors cause this phenomenon? What effects does the
phenomenon lead to?
解析：
等待了一年，终于在年末等到了一个环保类相关的题目。按理说，环保类话题是每年雅思的必考题，但今年只考过一次动物保护（4月28号）。所以我在预测当中多次呼吁年底的考生关注环保类话题，也算没有白费苦心啊。今天考的这个"throw-away"的话题算是老面孔了，曾经在05、07、09、10年都出现过。难度属于中等。
这是一个问答型题目，问的是原因和后果。说实话，如果问原因和办法，此题更加好写。不过写后果也不难，无非就是造成了资源浪费、能源短缺、环境污染等等。至于"浪费型社会"的原因，仍然可以从我们熟悉的话题引入，比如经济发展、收入增加、科技发达、产品不断更新、以及人们喜欢追赶潮流follow
the fashion等等。
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2012年12月6日雅思写作范文
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_657b1b1501015hwa.html
Dec 31st 2012, 10:21
题目：Nowadays, people always throw old things away and buy
new things, whereas in the past, old things were repaired and used
again. What factors cause this phenomenon? What effects does the
phenomenon lead to?
解析：
等待了一年，终于在年末等到了一个环保类相关的题目。按理说，环保类话题是每年雅思的必考题，但今年只考过一次动物保护（4月28号）。所以我在预测当中多次呼吁年底的考生关注环保类话题，也算没有白费苦心啊。今天考的这个"throw-away"的话题算是老面孔了，曾经在05、07、09、10年都出现过。难度属于中等。
这是一个问答型题目，问的是原因和后果。说实话，如果问原因和办法，此题更加好写。不过写后果也不难，无非就是造成了资源浪费、能源短缺、环境污染等等。至于"浪费型社会"的原因，仍然可以从我们熟悉的话题引入，比如经济发展、收入增加、科技发达、产品不断更新、以及人们喜欢追赶潮流follow
the fashion等等。
青春就应该这样绽放 游戏测试：三国时期谁是你最好的兄弟！！ 你不得不信的星座秘密
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IELTS-Blog: Happy New Year 2013!
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Happy New Year 2013!
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Dec 31st 2012, 10:30
Hello everyone! This is Simone Braverman, the author of IELTS-Blog.com. If you've spent some time studying with this blog and my books – you probably know me. If we haven't met before, I'd like to welcome you to the biggest IELTS community world-wide.
For 364 days a year you come across my IELTS preparation materials first, but today is a kind of special day, so I'd like to put work aside and say a few words.
Dear IELTS test takers, teachers, language school managers, IELTS examiners, colleagues, family and friends! It's amazing how a whole year zoomed by. Today, as we're just about to step into 2013, can you look back and say – was 2012 everything you wanted it to be? How many things did you cross off your "2012 to-do list"? What are you looking forward to in 2013?
My 2012 … was too hectic to describe, but I'll try anyway.
The number of this website's visitors broke all records… again! In 2012 IELTS-Blog.com received almost 3.5 million visits, and close to 11.8 million pages got downloaded! No wonder we had to upgrade our servers (we hate making people wait for a webpage to load!), and our customer support team grew as well, so we can answer all emails as quickly as possible. I know you're studying under time pressure – and so we have to respond FAST. Also, thanks to everyone who likes us on Facebook – all the 12,000+ fans, and to 30,000+ people subscribed to our daily tips.
My happiest moments in 2012 were receiving all those wonderful emails from people who prepared with IELTS-Blog, and got their target score.
My biggest disappointment this year was not being able to release a new IELTS book, that Stephen Slater and I wrote, as we planned in 2012. This unique book is based on 6 years of research and many more years of experience, and it turned out we underestimated the amount of effort needed to put it all together. But this was only a temporary setback! If you're taking the IELTS test in 2013, you will be able to take advantage of "IELTS Success Formula", as we're releasing it very soon!
All in all, 2012 was a great year. I hope 2013 will be kind to us all. Here is to a peaceful and successful year that will see you reach new heights.
Happy New Year 2013 from Simone Braverman and the whole IELTS-Blog team!
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Happy New Year 2013!
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Dec 31st 2012, 10:30
Hello everyone! This is Simone Braverman, the author of IELTS-Blog.com. If you've spent some time studying with this blog and my books – you probably know me. If we haven't met before, I'd like to welcome you to the biggest IELTS community world-wide.
For 364 days a year you come across my IELTS preparation materials first, but today is a kind of special day, so I'd like to put work aside and say a few words.
Dear IELTS test takers, teachers, language school managers, IELTS examiners, colleagues, family and friends! It's amazing how a whole year zoomed by. Today, as we're just about to step into 2013, can you look back and say – was 2012 everything you wanted it to be? How many things did you cross off your "2012 to-do list"? What are you looking forward to in 2013?
My 2012 … was too hectic to describe, but I'll try anyway.
The number of this website's visitors broke all records… again! In 2012 IELTS-Blog.com received almost 3.5 million visits, and close to 11.8 million pages got downloaded! No wonder we had to upgrade our servers (we hate making people wait for a webpage to load!), and our customer support team grew as well, so we can answer all emails as quickly as possible. I know you're studying under time pressure – and so we have to respond FAST. Also, thanks to everyone who likes us on Facebook – all the 12,000+ fans, and to 30,000+ people subscribed to our daily tips.
My happiest moments in 2012 were receiving all those wonderful emails from people who prepared with IELTS-Blog, and got their target score.
My biggest disappointment this year was not being able to release a new IELTS book, that Stephen Slater and I wrote, as we planned in 2012. This unique book is based on 6 years of research and many more years of experience, and it turned out we underestimated the amount of effort needed to put it all together. But this was only a temporary setback! If you're taking the IELTS test in 2013, you will be able to take advantage of "IELTS Success Formula", as we're releasing it very soon!
All in all, 2012 was a great year. I hope 2013 will be kind to us all. Here is to a peaceful and successful year that will see you reach new heights.
Happy New Year 2013 from Simone Braverman and the whole IELTS-Blog team!
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
老徐雅思: 2012年12月1日雅思写作范文
老徐雅思
2012年12月1日雅思写作范文
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_657b1b1501015hr4.html
Dec 31st 2012, 07:08
题目：More and more companies are allowing employees to work
from home. Do you think this is a positive or negative
development?
解析：
又是一个科技改变生活的题目，如果说上周的那个关于写信的题目是科技类话题的难题，那么今天这个"科技让人在家工作"就是最容易的一个题目。我有个学生在考前曾对我说，希望12月1号能碰到一个这样的题目，结果真的让她碰上了。她的英语底子不好，但这次的写作成绩足以让她满意了。
这个题也是雅思考试当中的常客，在家工作或者在家学习，这恐怕是雅思排名前三甲的考题了。
至于这个题目的写法，我就无需多解释了，直接上范文吧。考试如果遇到这样的题目，你的人品真是杠杠的。
青春就应该这样绽放 游戏测试：三国时期谁是你最好的兄弟！！ 你不得不信的星座秘密
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2012年12月1日雅思写作范文
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_657b1b1501015hr4.html
Dec 31st 2012, 07:08
题目：More and more companies are allowing employees to work
from home. Do you think this is a positive or negative
development?
解析：
又是一个科技改变生活的题目，如果说上周的那个关于写信的题目是科技类话题的难题，那么今天这个"科技让人在家工作"就是最容易的一个题目。我有个学生在考前曾对我说，希望12月1号能碰到一个这样的题目，结果真的让她碰上了。她的英语底子不好，但这次的写作成绩足以让她满意了。
这个题也是雅思考试当中的常客，在家工作或者在家学习，这恐怕是雅思排名前三甲的考题了。
至于这个题目的写法，我就无需多解释了，直接上范文吧。考试如果遇到这样的题目，你的人品真是杠杠的。
青春就应该这样绽放 游戏测试：三国时期谁是你最好的兄弟！！ 你不得不信的星座秘密
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老徐雅思: 2012年11月24日雅思写作范文
老徐雅思
2012年11月24日雅思写作范文
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_657b1b1501015hl0.html
Dec 31st 2012, 04:16
题目：With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers,
fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the
traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To
what extent do you agree or disagree? How do you think
letter-writing is important?
解析：
今年第3次出现的和科技有关的题目，第一次是2月18号，第二次是8月9号。这一次的题目比前两次都要难，因为前两次的题目比较泛泛，而这个题目范围比较窄。所以说，题目的难易有时真的是暗藏玄机。。
题目分为两个问题，写信是否会完全消失？写信有多么重要？出题人似乎期待你谈谈写信的重要性。有的同学习惯了写科技的好处，比如手机和电子邮件方便快捷，但是如果这个题目完全避开"writing
letter by hand"，属于避重就轻，其实就是跑题了。
估计现在没有几个人用笔给朋友写信了，但如果谈谈写信的好处，其实还是有不少的。比如，写道歉信显得更真诚，恋人之间写信更加甜蜜，尤其是教育方面，小孩子写信能够锻炼书写能力。一旦思路打开，此题也就迎刃而解了！
青春就应该这样绽放 游戏测试：三国时期谁是你最好的兄弟！！ 你不得不信的星座秘密
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2012年11月24日雅思写作范文
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_657b1b1501015hl0.html
Dec 31st 2012, 04:16
题目：With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers,
fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the
traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To
what extent do you agree or disagree? How do you think
letter-writing is important?
解析：
今年第3次出现的和科技有关的题目，第一次是2月18号，第二次是8月9号。这一次的题目比前两次都要难，因为前两次的题目比较泛泛，而这个题目范围比较窄。所以说，题目的难易有时真的是暗藏玄机。。
题目分为两个问题，写信是否会完全消失？写信有多么重要？出题人似乎期待你谈谈写信的重要性。有的同学习惯了写科技的好处，比如手机和电子邮件方便快捷，但是如果这个题目完全避开"writing
letter by hand"，属于避重就轻，其实就是跑题了。
估计现在没有几个人用笔给朋友写信了，但如果谈谈写信的好处，其实还是有不少的。比如，写道歉信显得更真诚，恋人之间写信更加甜蜜，尤其是教育方面，小孩子写信能够锻炼书写能力。一旦思路打开，此题也就迎刃而解了！
青春就应该这样绽放 游戏测试：三国时期谁是你最好的兄弟！！ 你不得不信的星座秘密
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Friday, December 28, 2012
老徐雅思: 2012年11月17日雅思写作范文
老徐雅思
2012年11月17日雅思写作范文
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_657b1b1501015fh6.html
Dec 28th 2012, 14:56
题目：In the past, people used to travel abroad to see many
differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout
the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the
reasons？Is this a positive or negative
development？
解析：
如果在国内旅游，确实感觉好像各个城市都差不多；但是如果去国外旅游的话，感觉差异还是挺大的。不过这个题目不是问你的个人观点，而是回答原因和讨论利弊，属于问答与讨论相结合的题型。
算起来这是今年第3次出现和旅游有关的题目了。第1次是6月30号，第2次是10月20号，这一次应该是最难的一个题，因为它涉及到文化和景观趋同的问题，稍有点抽象了。
这篇范文的结构仍然是中规中矩，首先找了两个reasons，一个是全球化（今年1月7号、2月9号和10月13号出现了全球化的相关考题），另一个是城市建设当中的imitation。然后讨论此事的利弊。Positive谈到的是让游客容易适应当地环境，negative谈的是最常规的cultural
diversity受到了破坏。
旅游、文化和全球化是今年的热点考题，2013年仍然是备考重点。
青春就应该这样绽放 游戏测试：三国时期谁是你最好的兄弟！！ 你不得不信的星座秘密
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2012年11月17日雅思写作范文
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Dec 28th 2012, 14:56
题目：In the past, people used to travel abroad to see many
differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout
the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the
reasons？Is this a positive or negative
development？
解析：
如果在国内旅游，确实感觉好像各个城市都差不多；但是如果去国外旅游的话，感觉差异还是挺大的。不过这个题目不是问你的个人观点，而是回答原因和讨论利弊，属于问答与讨论相结合的题型。
算起来这是今年第3次出现和旅游有关的题目了。第1次是6月30号，第2次是10月20号，这一次应该是最难的一个题，因为它涉及到文化和景观趋同的问题，稍有点抽象了。
这篇范文的结构仍然是中规中矩，首先找了两个reasons，一个是全球化（今年1月7号、2月9号和10月13号出现了全球化的相关考题），另一个是城市建设当中的imitation。然后讨论此事的利弊。Positive谈到的是让游客容易适应当地环境，negative谈的是最常规的cultural
diversity受到了破坏。
旅游、文化和全球化是今年的热点考题，2013年仍然是备考重点。
青春就应该这样绽放 游戏测试：三国时期谁是你最好的兄弟！！ 你不得不信的星座秘密
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IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in Afghanistan – December 2012 (Academic Module)
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IELTS test in Afghanistan – December 2012 (Academic Module)
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Dec 28th 2012, 10:30
The writing topics and speaking questions below were shared by IELTS test takers O and C, after a recent exam in Afghanistan.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a bar graph showing how a one meter rise of the sea level can damage lands in different countries around the world including Asia, North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Oceania, and Europe. There was also a pie chart showing the number of people being affected by this damage.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Crime is a big problem in the world; many believe that nothing can be done to prevent it. To what extent you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- How should I call you?
- Where did you grow up?
- Do you have family in your country?
- Do you like flowers?
- Do you give flowers as a present?
- Do you like artificial flowers?
Cue Card
Talk about a way of communication that you prefer (telephone, letter, email, text messages). Please say
- Why do you like it?
- How often do you use it?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
Discussion
- What place will take letters in the future?
- What was their relevance in the past?
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Dec 28th 2012, 10:30
The writing topics and speaking questions below were shared by IELTS test takers O and C, after a recent exam in Afghanistan.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a bar graph showing how a one meter rise of the sea level can damage lands in different countries around the world including Asia, North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Oceania, and Europe. There was also a pie chart showing the number of people being affected by this damage.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Crime is a big problem in the world; many believe that nothing can be done to prevent it. To what extent you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- How should I call you?
- Where did you grow up?
- Do you have family in your country?
- Do you like flowers?
- Do you give flowers as a present?
- Do you like artificial flowers?
Cue Card
Talk about a way of communication that you prefer (telephone, letter, email, text messages). Please say
- Why do you like it?
- How often do you use it?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
Discussion
- What place will take letters in the future?
- What was their relevance in the past?
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in Australia and Japan – December 2012 (Academic Module)
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IELTS test in Australia and Japan – December 2012 (Academic Module)
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Dec 27th 2012, 10:30
The IELTS exams in Australia and Japan were the same, according to test takers S and K. Here is what they remembered:
Listening test
Section 1. Two students were preparing for a presentation.
Section 2. A man was explaining about shops in a town.
Questions: diagram / map labeling.
Section 3. The speaker was talking about favorite activities in a country town.
Section 4. Don't remember.
Reading test
Passage 1. Darwin's theory of evolution. Two scientists were trying to prove the theory on birds on an island.
Passage 2. About a town in New Zealand and how it's changed since people from different countries started migrating there.
Passage 3. About the efficiency of managers who are running a company.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a triple line graph, showing the amount of people going to movies in a week in 2003 – 2005 in a European country.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
These days couples decide to have children later in their life. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? How is it affecting the family life and society?
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Dec 27th 2012, 10:30
The IELTS exams in Australia and Japan were the same, according to test takers S and K. Here is what they remembered:
Listening test
Section 1. Two students were preparing for a presentation.
Section 2. A man was explaining about shops in a town.
Questions: diagram / map labeling.
Section 3. The speaker was talking about favorite activities in a country town.
Section 4. Don't remember.
Reading test
Passage 1. Darwin's theory of evolution. Two scientists were trying to prove the theory on birds on an island.
Passage 2. About a town in New Zealand and how it's changed since people from different countries started migrating there.
Passage 3. About the efficiency of managers who are running a company.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a triple line graph, showing the amount of people going to movies in a week in 2003 – 2005 in a European country.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
These days couples decide to have children later in their life. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? How is it affecting the family life and society?
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
老徐雅思: 2012年11月8日雅思写作范文
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2012年11月8日雅思写作范文
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_657b1b1501015doh.html
Dec 26th 2012, 15:14
题目：We have three important parts of education: reading,
writing and math. Some people think every child will benefit from a
fourth skill added to the list: computer skills. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
解析：
前段时间由于经常去外地，没有及时更新考试机经和原创范文，今天开始陆续补全，争取不把2012年的范文留到2013年。
这个题目是今年11月8日的考题，算是一道新题。不过大家看到computer
skills，都会内心一阵喜悦，因为这是科技类中的常规话题，然后再把它和教育类相结合就可以了。
这篇范文仍然采用了双边论证，既论证了电脑技能非常有用（对于学习有用，对于将来找工作也有用），又论证了不能因为学电脑而忽视了其他技能，比如写字和计算。整篇文章基本上都是一些常规论据的整合而已。
依然是那些素材，依然是那些常用词汇和句式，依然是平易近人的"老徐雅思"的style
青春就应该这样绽放 游戏测试：三国时期谁是你最好的兄弟！！ 你不得不信的星座秘密
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http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_657b1b1501015doh.html
Dec 26th 2012, 15:14
题目：We have three important parts of education: reading,
writing and math. Some people think every child will benefit from a
fourth skill added to the list: computer skills. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
解析：
前段时间由于经常去外地，没有及时更新考试机经和原创范文，今天开始陆续补全，争取不把2012年的范文留到2013年。
这个题目是今年11月8日的考题，算是一道新题。不过大家看到computer
skills，都会内心一阵喜悦，因为这是科技类中的常规话题，然后再把它和教育类相结合就可以了。
这篇范文仍然采用了双边论证，既论证了电脑技能非常有用（对于学习有用，对于将来找工作也有用），又论证了不能因为学电脑而忽视了其他技能，比如写字和计算。整篇文章基本上都是一些常规论据的整合而已。
依然是那些素材，依然是那些常用词汇和句式，依然是平易近人的"老徐雅思"的style
青春就应该这样绽放 游戏测试：三国时期谁是你最好的兄弟！！ 你不得不信的星座秘密
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IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in the USA and Cyprus – December 2012 (General Training)
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Dec 26th 2012, 10:30
IELTS test takers from the USA and Cyprus shared these writing and speaking topics (thanks, N and M):
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You want to take training courses for your job. Write a letter to ask your employer to help you pay the tuition fee. In your letter
- say what courses you want to take,
- why you think these courses are beneficial, and
- explain how they will contribute to your performance.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some children have problems at home and difficulties at school. Why do you think this happens? How can parents help them?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Do you work or study?
- What part of your job is more challenging?
- Would you recommend this job to others?
- Can employers ask employees to work on Sundays?
- What do you do to keep your body fit?
- What did you learn from your secondary school to keep your body healthy?
- What do you think you would do in the future to be healthy?
Cue Card
Talk about a present that you gave to your friend. Please say
- What was it?
- When did this happen?
- How did you feel about it?
Discussion
- Do you think people enjoy more giving or receiving gifts?
- What type of gifts do children like? Why?
- What do we have to consider before giving gifts to people?
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Dec 26th 2012, 10:30
IELTS test takers from the USA and Cyprus shared these writing and speaking topics (thanks, N and M):
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You want to take training courses for your job. Write a letter to ask your employer to help you pay the tuition fee. In your letter
- say what courses you want to take,
- why you think these courses are beneficial, and
- explain how they will contribute to your performance.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some children have problems at home and difficulties at school. Why do you think this happens? How can parents help them?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Do you work or study?
- What part of your job is more challenging?
- Would you recommend this job to others?
- Can employers ask employees to work on Sundays?
- What do you do to keep your body fit?
- What did you learn from your secondary school to keep your body healthy?
- What do you think you would do in the future to be healthy?
Cue Card
Talk about a present that you gave to your friend. Please say
- What was it?
- When did this happen?
- How did you feel about it?
Discussion
- Do you think people enjoy more giving or receiving gifts?
- What type of gifts do children like? Why?
- What do we have to consider before giving gifts to people?
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Monday, December 24, 2012
IELTS-Blog: Happy Holidays!
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Happy Holidays!
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Instead of our usual daily post, today we would like to wish you Happy Holidays!
Some of you celebrate Christmas, others don't, it doesn't matter – IELTS-Blog.com is an international community, and we would like on this occasion to wish everyone peace, love, health and happiness. May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season.
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IELTS preparation with e-englishteacher.com: How we can help you with your IELTS preparation in 2013
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IELTS downloads and IELTS e-books coming in 2013
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IELTS preparation with e-englishteacher.com: More IELTS success stories
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IELTS success for students, immigrants and medical professionals
We're happy to say that in 2012 our IELTS tutoring has helped IELTS candidates from around the world get the IELTS band score they need to:
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IELTS success for students, immigrants and medical professionals
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IELTS-Blog: IELTS Letter, topic: Leaving your current employment
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You have decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. Include the following in your letter:
- Explain why you are writing
- Explain why you have decided to leave the company
- Tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment
Dear Human Resource,
I am writing this letter in regards of terminating my contract with the organization as a Guest Service Agent. The employment contract has stated a requirement of two weeks' notice. Therefore, my last day of employment will be on 25th of May 2012.
The decision made was due to personal reasons, as my family and I will be migrating to Singapore. Recently my husband has been offered a managerial position in a five star hotel, which we thought would be a better prospect for his career.
Once my family and I have settled down in Singapore, I plan to look for a "work at home" job. This allows me to have flexibility with my time and would be able to take care of my children too. Leaving the company is a great loss for me as I have learnt a lot and was given opportunities to grow.
Finally, I would like to thank you for the guidance provided during the period of my employment.
Yours sincerely,
Eve
This letter covers the requirements of the task, all the bullet points are addressed sufficiently. The information and ideas are presented logically, and the paragraphing is appropriate. Although there are some instances of poor word choice and grammar, most of the sentences are error-free. Overall, seems worthy of Band 8.
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IELTS Letter, topic: Leaving your current employment
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Dec 21st 2012, 10:30
You have decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. Include the following in your letter:
- Explain why you are writing
- Explain why you have decided to leave the company
- Tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment
Dear Human Resource,
I am writing this letter in regards of terminating my contract with the organization as a Guest Service Agent. The employment contract has stated a requirement of two weeks' notice. Therefore, my last day of employment will be on 25th of May 2012.
The decision made was due to personal reasons, as my family and I will be migrating to Singapore. Recently my husband has been offered a managerial position in a five star hotel, which we thought would be a better prospect for his career.
Once my family and I have settled down in Singapore, I plan to look for a "work at home" job. This allows me to have flexibility with my time and would be able to take care of my children too. Leaving the company is a great loss for me as I have learnt a lot and was given opportunities to grow.
Finally, I would like to thank you for the guidance provided during the period of my employment.
Yours sincerely,
Eve
This letter covers the requirements of the task, all the bullet points are addressed sufficiently. The information and ideas are presented logically, and the paragraphing is appropriate. Although there are some instances of poor word choice and grammar, most of the sentences are error-free. Overall, seems worthy of Band 8.
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
IELTS-Blog: IELTS Speaking test in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – December 2012
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IELTS Speaking test in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – December 2012
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Dec 20th 2012, 10:30
The Speaking questions below were shared by S who took the IELTS test in Jeddah.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- What would you like me to call you?
- Can I see your ID please?
- Where are you from?
- Do you live in an apartment or a house?
- Please describe it.
- Do you like your apartment? Why?
- What is so interesting about it?
- Do you use the Internet?
- Does your family use the Internet?
Cue Card
Talk about a garden that you have visited recently. Please say
- Why did you visit it?
- Who was there with you?
- Describe the garden in general.
- Why was / wasn't it interesting?
Follow up question: Would you advise others to visit it? Why?
Discussion
- Do any of you friends visit this garden?
- What is the benefit of gardens in cities?
- Who mostly visits gardens, younger or older people?
- Is it acceptable to plant vegetables in the private garden around your house?
- What is the best time to visit gardens in the Middle East?
- What are the benefits of gardens for children?
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IELTS Speaking test in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – December 2012
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Dec 20th 2012, 10:30
The Speaking questions below were shared by S who took the IELTS test in Jeddah.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- What would you like me to call you?
- Can I see your ID please?
- Where are you from?
- Do you live in an apartment or a house?
- Please describe it.
- Do you like your apartment? Why?
- What is so interesting about it?
- Do you use the Internet?
- Does your family use the Internet?
Cue Card
Talk about a garden that you have visited recently. Please say
- Why did you visit it?
- Who was there with you?
- Describe the garden in general.
- Why was / wasn't it interesting?
Follow up question: Would you advise others to visit it? Why?
Discussion
- Do any of you friends visit this garden?
- What is the benefit of gardens in cities?
- Who mostly visits gardens, younger or older people?
- Is it acceptable to plant vegetables in the private garden around your house?
- What is the best time to visit gardens in the Middle East?
- What are the benefits of gardens for children?
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in India – December 2012 (General Training)
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IELTS test in India – December 2012 (General Training)
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Dec 19th 2012, 10:30
Thanks to N, an IELTS test taker from India, we can share these topics from a recent exam:
Listening test
Section 1. A lady was inquiring about rental property.
Section 2. A man was providing information on how to join the Automobile club.
Section 3. Two students discussed their research topic.
Section 4. Talk about the history of Roman Empire; their buildings, weapons and culture.
Reading test
Passage 1. A text on various options of available guided tours.
Passage 2. Precautions that should be taken while using a ladder.
Passage 3. VISA application process for USA through InterExchange Institute.
Passage 4. A text explaining reasons behind a huge blast that took place in early 20th century. Whether it was due to a comet, a meteor and so on.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You have seen a job advertisement in some newspaper. Write a letter to your friend asking him to consider this job. Please say
- Where have you seen the ad?
- What is the job description?
- Why do you think, he is a suitable candidate for it?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
There are plenty of options available for spreading news, such as newspapers, radio, TV, Internet and so on. According to your opinion what is the best media to use? Why?
Speaking test
Interview
- Tell me about the city you come from.
- What do you like to do on weekends?
- What do people in your country like to do on weekends?
- Do you think that weekends are necessary? Why?
- What are the entertainment places available in your area?
- Which entertainment place would you prefer in your area?
Cue Card
Describe an international sport event that you like the most. Please say
- Where and when did you see it?
- With whom did you watch it?
- What did you do while watching it?
Discussion
Don't remember.
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IELTS test in India – December 2012 (General Training)
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Dec 19th 2012, 10:30
Thanks to N, an IELTS test taker from India, we can share these topics from a recent exam:
Listening test
Section 1. A lady was inquiring about rental property.
Section 2. A man was providing information on how to join the Automobile club.
Section 3. Two students discussed their research topic.
Section 4. Talk about the history of Roman Empire; their buildings, weapons and culture.
Reading test
Passage 1. A text on various options of available guided tours.
Passage 2. Precautions that should be taken while using a ladder.
Passage 3. VISA application process for USA through InterExchange Institute.
Passage 4. A text explaining reasons behind a huge blast that took place in early 20th century. Whether it was due to a comet, a meteor and so on.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You have seen a job advertisement in some newspaper. Write a letter to your friend asking him to consider this job. Please say
- Where have you seen the ad?
- What is the job description?
- Why do you think, he is a suitable candidate for it?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
There are plenty of options available for spreading news, such as newspapers, radio, TV, Internet and so on. According to your opinion what is the best media to use? Why?
Speaking test
Interview
- Tell me about the city you come from.
- What do you like to do on weekends?
- What do people in your country like to do on weekends?
- Do you think that weekends are necessary? Why?
- What are the entertainment places available in your area?
- Which entertainment place would you prefer in your area?
Cue Card
Describe an international sport event that you like the most. Please say
- Where and when did you see it?
- With whom did you watch it?
- What did you do while watching it?
Discussion
Don't remember.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
IELTS-Blog: Can you get IELTS Band 7.5 after only 10 days of study?
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Can you get IELTS Band 7.5 after only 10 days of study?
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Dec 18th 2012, 10:30
It's no secret that these days everyone is leading a very busy life, which affects the amount of time we can dedicate to our goals. Even to very important goals, such as passing the IELTS exam with a high score. This is why many people end up with just 10 days left for IELTS preparation. Only 10 days … can it possibly be enough?
Some time ago we published a case study about a Malaysian student who managed to prepare in 10 days and get Band 7.5. Since history tends to repeat itself, today you will learn about another student, and how he managed to get ready in just 10 days and achieve Band 7.5 in IELTS.
Meet Ram Kumar – a 20-something young man from India, who speaks Telugu. Here is what he wrote about his IELTS experience:
"I am very happy to let you know that I have secured a band score of 7.5 in IELTS. This is my FIRST attempt and I had only 10 days to prepare and the credit really goes to …
Target Band 7. The book is really superb. I would suggest it to everyone."
When Ram Kumar won our monthly results competition, and we asked him to share his best tips for success with other test takers, here's what he said:
"I am very much grateful to the team of IELTS-Blog for their constant input and updates. Finally, I am extremely grateful to Simone for introducing me to one of the finest books, "Target Band 7″. Frankly speaking, I had 10 days to prepare for the exam and I just went through the book and grasped those strategies.
I come from a university where the medium of instruction and communication is strictly English. This has helped the cause very much. But when it comes to an exam things are quite difficult. There are a few things I would like to suggest the freshers who are taking IELTS exam:
1. Familiarize yourself with the pattern of the exam. It is the most important thing I have done.
2. When you are practicing, take it section by section. Have practice tests and have as many as possible so by the end of those sessions you should see improvement.
3. For the speaking part, while you are practicing, I think its better to have an mp3 player, for recording your voice. That gives a clear picture of where you stand. You can improve the modulations and pronunciation.
4. For the Writing part – I think it will be very good to familiarize yourself with the style and pattern of writing. It would be nice to have at least 2 practice tests.
5. Finally, it doesn't matter how many days you have on hand, it's only a matter of your commitment. So I think 10 days is a good deal of time. If I can do it, anyone can pull it off.
ALL THE BEST GUYS "
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Can you get IELTS Band 7.5 after only 10 days of study?
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Dec 18th 2012, 10:30
It's no secret that these days everyone is leading a very busy life, which affects the amount of time we can dedicate to our goals. Even to very important goals, such as passing the IELTS exam with a high score. This is why many people end up with just 10 days left for IELTS preparation. Only 10 days … can it possibly be enough?
Some time ago we published a case study about a Malaysian student who managed to prepare in 10 days and get Band 7.5. Since history tends to repeat itself, today you will learn about another student, and how he managed to get ready in just 10 days and achieve Band 7.5 in IELTS.
Meet Ram Kumar – a 20-something young man from India, who speaks Telugu. Here is what he wrote about his IELTS experience:
"I am very happy to let you know that I have secured a band score of 7.5 in IELTS. This is my FIRST attempt and I had only 10 days to prepare and the credit really goes to …
Target Band 7. The book is really superb. I would suggest it to everyone."
When Ram Kumar won our monthly results competition, and we asked him to share his best tips for success with other test takers, here's what he said:
"I am very much grateful to the team of IELTS-Blog for their constant input and updates. Finally, I am extremely grateful to Simone for introducing me to one of the finest books, "Target Band 7″. Frankly speaking, I had 10 days to prepare for the exam and I just went through the book and grasped those strategies.
I come from a university where the medium of instruction and communication is strictly English. This has helped the cause very much. But when it comes to an exam things are quite difficult. There are a few things I would like to suggest the freshers who are taking IELTS exam:
1. Familiarize yourself with the pattern of the exam. It is the most important thing I have done.
2. When you are practicing, take it section by section. Have practice tests and have as many as possible so by the end of those sessions you should see improvement.
3. For the speaking part, while you are practicing, I think its better to have an mp3 player, for recording your voice. That gives a clear picture of where you stand. You can improve the modulations and pronunciation.
4. For the Writing part – I think it will be very good to familiarize yourself with the style and pattern of writing. It would be nice to have at least 2 practice tests.
5. Finally, it doesn't matter how many days you have on hand, it's only a matter of your commitment. So I think 10 days is a good deal of time. If I can do it, anyone can pull it off.
ALL THE BEST GUYS "
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Monday, December 17, 2012
IELTS-Blog: IELTS Speaking test in Pakistan – December 2012
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IELTS Speaking test in Pakistan – December 2012
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Dec 17th 2012, 10:30
This update was shared by A who took the IELTS test in Pakistan.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your name?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you study?
- When did you become a student?
- What facilities do students particularly get?
- When was the last time you took photographs?
- Is there any family photo that you like in particular?
- Do you enjoy taking photographs?
- Do you think nowadays people take more photographs than before? Why?
- When do people dance in your culture?
- What kind of dances most people like to see? Why?
- Is there any change in the popularity of traditional dances in your culture?
Cue Card
Talk about a gift that you gave to someone recently. Please say
- What was the gift?
- Whom did you give it to?
- How did you feel about it? Why?
- Why did you choose this gift?
Discussion
- Is there any particular event or time of the year that involves gifts exchange from commercial point of view?
- Did the tradition of exchanging gifts change lately?
- Is the feeling of giving and receiving gift equal?
- On what occasions do people in your culture exchange gifts?
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IELTS Speaking test in Pakistan – December 2012
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Dec 17th 2012, 10:30
This update was shared by A who took the IELTS test in Pakistan.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your name?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you study?
- When did you become a student?
- What facilities do students particularly get?
- When was the last time you took photographs?
- Is there any family photo that you like in particular?
- Do you enjoy taking photographs?
- Do you think nowadays people take more photographs than before? Why?
- When do people dance in your culture?
- What kind of dances most people like to see? Why?
- Is there any change in the popularity of traditional dances in your culture?
Cue Card
Talk about a gift that you gave to someone recently. Please say
- What was the gift?
- Whom did you give it to?
- How did you feel about it? Why?
- Why did you choose this gift?
Discussion
- Is there any particular event or time of the year that involves gifts exchange from commercial point of view?
- Did the tradition of exchanging gifts change lately?
- Is the feeling of giving and receiving gift equal?
- On what occasions do people in your culture exchange gifts?
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Friday, December 14, 2012
IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in the UK – December 2012 (Academic Module)
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IELTS test in the UK – December 2012 (Academic Module)
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Dec 14th 2012, 10:30
This update was sent by A, an IELTS test taker from the UK (thank you!)
Listening test
Section 1. Two classmates were discussing shopping online.
Section 2. The speaker was describing several new apartments for relocating workers.
Section 3. An adviser and a student were discussing possible ways to improve student's results.
Section 4. A speaker was describing planned development of a holiday resort.
Reading test
Passage 1. History of coinage and the development of Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins.
Passage 2. Study about birds' migration, why they go on their voyage and how they navigate.
Passage 3. About culture of over-working in the US and its effect on the people's health. Should the nation leaders encourage the nation to work less, earn less, spend less, and enjoy more leisure?
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We had three pie-charts showing course types (traditional/correspondence/online/mixed) chosen by UK higher-education students in 1983, 1993 and 2003.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Should education and healthcare be free of charge and funded by the government, or should it be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Where do you live?
- What is your apartment like?
- How many rooms does it have?
- Which room do you like the most? Why?
Cue Card
What would you want to buy if you had enough money? Please say
- Why would you like that?
- Do you think you will actually buy that at some point?
- How would you feel after buying this item?
Discussion
- Does wealth make people happy?
- If not, what does?
- What do people live for?
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IELTS test in the UK – December 2012 (Academic Module)
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Dec 14th 2012, 10:30
This update was sent by A, an IELTS test taker from the UK (thank you!)
Listening test
Section 1. Two classmates were discussing shopping online.
Section 2. The speaker was describing several new apartments for relocating workers.
Section 3. An adviser and a student were discussing possible ways to improve student's results.
Section 4. A speaker was describing planned development of a holiday resort.
Reading test
Passage 1. History of coinage and the development of Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins.
Passage 2. Study about birds' migration, why they go on their voyage and how they navigate.
Passage 3. About culture of over-working in the US and its effect on the people's health. Should the nation leaders encourage the nation to work less, earn less, spend less, and enjoy more leisure?
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We had three pie-charts showing course types (traditional/correspondence/online/mixed) chosen by UK higher-education students in 1983, 1993 and 2003.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Should education and healthcare be free of charge and funded by the government, or should it be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Where do you live?
- What is your apartment like?
- How many rooms does it have?
- Which room do you like the most? Why?
Cue Card
What would you want to buy if you had enough money? Please say
- Why would you like that?
- Do you think you will actually buy that at some point?
- How would you feel after buying this item?
Discussion
- Does wealth make people happy?
- If not, what does?
- What do people live for?
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in India and Egypt – December 2012 (Academic Module)
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IELTS test in India and Egypt – December 2012 (Academic Module)
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Dec 13th 2012, 10:30
This update was shared by IELTS test takers R and M from India and Egypt (according to these kind people the exams were the same).
Listening test
Section 1. A radio report on tourism in general with suggestions for various nature walks.
Questions: filling in blanks.
Section 2. About festivals and other city attractions.
Questions: multiple choice.
Section 3. Two students were talking about how to choose a major and benefits of studying a foreign language.
Questions: multiple choice.
Section 4. About sports and science. Study on performance genes and physical characteristics of an athlete.
Questions: filling in blanks.
Reading test
Passage 1. On how sport has changed over time.
Passage 2. How scientists reconstructed face from skull and the advancements made in this field.
Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than 1 words), True/False/Not Given.
Passage 3. Don't remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were asked to describe two line graphs showing different forecasts for carbon emissions and the global temperature change in 2020-2100.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some say that the government should stop supporting the professional sports activities and the cultural performances, and instead begin supporting schools to encourage children to take up sports and arts. What is your opinion?
Speaking test
Interview
- Are you a student or do you have a job?
- What do you do?
- Do you like sport?
- What sport is popular in your country? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a village/town/city that you like the most.
- Give a short description of that village/town/city.
- Why do you like it?
- What in particular do you like there?
Discussion
- Why do you call an area a city?
- Do you think the cities are too crowded?
- What impact does it have on the environment?
- What should be done to decrease the impact?
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IELTS test in India and Egypt – December 2012 (Academic Module)
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Dec 13th 2012, 10:30
This update was shared by IELTS test takers R and M from India and Egypt (according to these kind people the exams were the same).
Listening test
Section 1. A radio report on tourism in general with suggestions for various nature walks.
Questions: filling in blanks.
Section 2. About festivals and other city attractions.
Questions: multiple choice.
Section 3. Two students were talking about how to choose a major and benefits of studying a foreign language.
Questions: multiple choice.
Section 4. About sports and science. Study on performance genes and physical characteristics of an athlete.
Questions: filling in blanks.
Reading test
Passage 1. On how sport has changed over time.
Passage 2. How scientists reconstructed face from skull and the advancements made in this field.
Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than 1 words), True/False/Not Given.
Passage 3. Don't remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were asked to describe two line graphs showing different forecasts for carbon emissions and the global temperature change in 2020-2100.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some say that the government should stop supporting the professional sports activities and the cultural performances, and instead begin supporting schools to encourage children to take up sports and arts. What is your opinion?
Speaking test
Interview
- Are you a student or do you have a job?
- What do you do?
- Do you like sport?
- What sport is popular in your country? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a village/town/city that you like the most.
- Give a short description of that village/town/city.
- Why do you like it?
- What in particular do you like there?
Discussion
- Why do you call an area a city?
- Do you think the cities are too crowded?
- What impact does it have on the environment?
- What should be done to decrease the impact?
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in Sudan – December 2012 (General Training)
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IELTS test in Sudan – December 2012 (General Training)
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Dec 12th 2012, 10:30
Shared by IELTS test taker K (thanks!) here comes the update from Sudan:
Listening test
Section 1. A conversation between a lady from New Zealand and a guy from Britain regarding the choice of educational qualifications.
Questions: on what is the best degree to get a job in New Zealand and abroad. Also, what are the two aspects of a lecture they both agree on?
Section 2. A topic related to Athletics.
Questions: identify the most useful body parts in different sports.
Section 3. Information about a city and the best things to do there on a weekend, including bus routes, time of events and hiking tracks.
Reading test
Passage 1. About the changing trend of use of bottled water.
Passage 2, 3, 4. Don't remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
Write a letter to a friend who has visited you a few days ago and has left his mobile at your place. Please mention
- The visit he paid you and how you felt about it.
- How you found his/her cell phone at your place.
- Suggest ways of sending it back to him/her.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
These days many students are doing a part time job. Is it a good or a bad development? What is your opinion about it? Give examples from your own experience.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- What can I call you?
- What is the most challenging part of your job?
- Would you recommend your job to others?
Cue Card
Talk about something that you plan to do in life besides your work and personal life. Please say
- What do you want to do?
- What should you do for your plan to come true?
- Why do you want to do it?
- How would you feel once you have achieved it?
Discussion
- Do you like museums?
- Have you been to a museum recently?
- What museum would you like to visit?
- Is it important for children to visit museums?
- Do you think people take more photographs now than they did in the past?
- When was last time you took a photograph?
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IELTS test in Sudan – December 2012 (General Training)
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Dec 12th 2012, 10:30
Shared by IELTS test taker K (thanks!) here comes the update from Sudan:
Listening test
Section 1. A conversation between a lady from New Zealand and a guy from Britain regarding the choice of educational qualifications.
Questions: on what is the best degree to get a job in New Zealand and abroad. Also, what are the two aspects of a lecture they both agree on?
Section 2. A topic related to Athletics.
Questions: identify the most useful body parts in different sports.
Section 3. Information about a city and the best things to do there on a weekend, including bus routes, time of events and hiking tracks.
Reading test
Passage 1. About the changing trend of use of bottled water.
Passage 2, 3, 4. Don't remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
Write a letter to a friend who has visited you a few days ago and has left his mobile at your place. Please mention
- The visit he paid you and how you felt about it.
- How you found his/her cell phone at your place.
- Suggest ways of sending it back to him/her.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
These days many students are doing a part time job. Is it a good or a bad development? What is your opinion about it? Give examples from your own experience.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- What can I call you?
- What is the most challenging part of your job?
- Would you recommend your job to others?
Cue Card
Talk about something that you plan to do in life besides your work and personal life. Please say
- What do you want to do?
- What should you do for your plan to come true?
- Why do you want to do it?
- How would you feel once you have achieved it?
Discussion
- Do you like museums?
- Have you been to a museum recently?
- What museum would you like to visit?
- Is it important for children to visit museums?
- Do you think people take more photographs now than they did in the past?
- When was last time you took a photograph?
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
IELTS-Blog: How did this young Indian student get Band 8.5 in IELTS?
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How did this young Indian student get Band 8.5 in IELTS?
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Dec 11th 2012, 10:30
Today we are happy to share the IELTS tips we received from Maany R, who won in our monthly results competition. Maany is a 20 year-old Indian girl whose first language is Tamil. However, her English is almost as good as her mother tongue – and she proved it by receiving IELTS Band 8.5 Overall score with a remarkable Band 9 in Listening.
She was quite happy to see her result, and wrote to us:
"I just ended up getting a overall band of 8.5 in academic module. Thanks for all the tips on your blog, it was of great use to me. I really didn't expect a 9 in listening and it was all because of the practice tests I took on the blog. If there is anything I could add on to the blog about my experience I would be delighted to help."
And , of course, we asked for her best IELTS tips straight away Here they are:
"Listening: I found it very competitive but if you listen carefully there is a great possibility to score a 9. Since I got a 9, the only tip I could offer is stick to the conversation fully and avoid using erasers while the test is in progress.
Reading: Most of my friends who took the exam with me found reading very tough. Somehow I managed a 8.5 Looking for synonyms and not for the exact words mentioned in the question would be advisable. To avoid running short of time in the end always transfer answers to the answer sheet directly after every passage. Try answering the paragraph summary questions as you read it will save a lot of time.
Writing: Don't write long passages. I wasted a lot of time finishing my writing early which is why I got only 7.5. Try to spend more time on the longer essay. After finishing if you have time try replacing some of the everyday words with fancy synonyms that might impress your examiner.
Speaking: My speaking went totally haywire but I still managed to get an 8. I believe I could have done a lot better if I hadn't written down notes in the question card by mistake. Also try avoiding non-lexical fillers like 'urgh' and 'hmm' because they create a bad impression. Make sure you include some quote or idiom in your 2 minute speech. It would sound impressive in your introduction or conclusion."
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How did this young Indian student get Band 8.5 in IELTS?
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Dec 11th 2012, 10:30
Today we are happy to share the IELTS tips we received from Maany R, who won in our monthly results competition. Maany is a 20 year-old Indian girl whose first language is Tamil. However, her English is almost as good as her mother tongue – and she proved it by receiving IELTS Band 8.5 Overall score with a remarkable Band 9 in Listening.
She was quite happy to see her result, and wrote to us:
"I just ended up getting a overall band of 8.5 in academic module. Thanks for all the tips on your blog, it was of great use to me. I really didn't expect a 9 in listening and it was all because of the practice tests I took on the blog. If there is anything I could add on to the blog about my experience I would be delighted to help."
And , of course, we asked for her best IELTS tips straight away Here they are:
"Listening: I found it very competitive but if you listen carefully there is a great possibility to score a 9. Since I got a 9, the only tip I could offer is stick to the conversation fully and avoid using erasers while the test is in progress.
Reading: Most of my friends who took the exam with me found reading very tough. Somehow I managed a 8.5 Looking for synonyms and not for the exact words mentioned in the question would be advisable. To avoid running short of time in the end always transfer answers to the answer sheet directly after every passage. Try answering the paragraph summary questions as you read it will save a lot of time.
Writing: Don't write long passages. I wasted a lot of time finishing my writing early which is why I got only 7.5. Try to spend more time on the longer essay. After finishing if you have time try replacing some of the everyday words with fancy synonyms that might impress your examiner.
Speaking: My speaking went totally haywire but I still managed to get an 8. I believe I could have done a lot better if I hadn't written down notes in the question card by mistake. Also try avoiding non-lexical fillers like 'urgh' and 'hmm' because they create a bad impression. Make sure you include some quote or idiom in your 2 minute speech. It would sound impressive in your introduction or conclusion."
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Monday, December 10, 2012
IELTS preparation with e-englishteacher.com: Five useful IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 sentences
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Five useful IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 sentences
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Five sentences for reporting information in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1
If, like many IELTS candidates, you find it difficult to report information from a graph, chart or table, then you may find the following IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 sentences useful to remember. (If you're not familiar with IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, you can see an example in our post 'The chart shows… (2)').
1. A useful sentence for reporting an increase or decrease in a number (in the past)
The number of _____ increased/decreased from _____ in ____ to _____ in ____ (e.g. The number of men taking full-time courses increased from just under 100 000 in 1970/71 to around 200 000 in 1990/91)
2. A useful sentence for reporting the highest or lowest percentage (in the past)
The percentage of _____ was at its highest/lowest in ____ with __ (e.g. The percentage of commuters who travelled by bus was at its highest in 1980 with over 25%)
3. A useful sentence for reporting increases or decreases in two percentages (in the past)
From ____ to ____, the percentage of _____ and _____ increased/decreased from __ to __ and __ to __ respectively (e.g. From 1960 to 2000, the percentage of commuters who cycled and walked to/from work decreased from around 27% to 7% and 35% to 10% respectively)
4. A useful sentence for comparing information (in the past or present)
There are/were _____ more _____ than _____ (e.g. There are nearly 245,000 more women aged 65 and over in the country than men)
5. A useful sentence for reported a percentage in relation to the total (in the past, present or future)
_____ accounted for / accounts for / will account for __ of _____ (e.g. People aged 60 and over will account for over 43 percent of Japan's population by 2040)
All of the example sentences above are from the IELTS writing samples on our blog and the slideshow I recommended in my post 'IELTS reading practice for the weekend'.
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Dec 10th 2012, 18:00
Five sentences for reporting information in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1
If, like many IELTS candidates, you find it difficult to report information from a graph, chart or table, then you may find the following IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 sentences useful to remember. (If you're not familiar with IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, you can see an example in our post 'The chart shows… (2)').
1. A useful sentence for reporting an increase or decrease in a number (in the past)
The number of _____ increased/decreased from _____ in ____ to _____ in ____ (e.g. The number of men taking full-time courses increased from just under 100 000 in 1970/71 to around 200 000 in 1990/91)
2. A useful sentence for reporting the highest or lowest percentage (in the past)
The percentage of _____ was at its highest/lowest in ____ with __ (e.g. The percentage of commuters who travelled by bus was at its highest in 1980 with over 25%)
3. A useful sentence for reporting increases or decreases in two percentages (in the past)
From ____ to ____, the percentage of _____ and _____ increased/decreased from __ to __ and __ to __ respectively (e.g. From 1960 to 2000, the percentage of commuters who cycled and walked to/from work decreased from around 27% to 7% and 35% to 10% respectively)
4. A useful sentence for comparing information (in the past or present)
There are/were _____ more _____ than _____ (e.g. There are nearly 245,000 more women aged 65 and over in the country than men)
5. A useful sentence for reported a percentage in relation to the total (in the past, present or future)
_____ accounted for / accounts for / will account for __ of _____ (e.g. People aged 60 and over will account for over 43 percent of Japan's population by 2040)
All of the example sentences above are from the IELTS writing samples on our blog and the slideshow I recommended in my post 'IELTS reading practice for the weekend'.
Pete
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IELTS Academic Writing task 1: what information should you include?
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IELTS-Blog: IELTS Speaking test in Papua New Guinea – December 2012
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IELTS Speaking test in Papua New Guinea – December 2012
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Dec 10th 2012, 10:30
Thanks to a kind IELTS test taker N from Papua New Guinea we have these Speaking topics:
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID, please?
- Where do you live?
- Is it an apartment or a house?
- What is your favorite room in the house? Why?
- What is your favorite color? Why?
- Do your friends like the same color?
Cue Card
Talk about a funny show you saw or a funny incident that happened to you. Please say
- What was it?
- Why was it funny?
- Who was there with you?
Discussion
- Is laughter important in our life?
- What difference is there between men's and women's humor?
- Does laughter help one to learn a language?
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Dec 10th 2012, 10:30
Thanks to a kind IELTS test taker N from Papua New Guinea we have these Speaking topics:
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID, please?
- Where do you live?
- Is it an apartment or a house?
- What is your favorite room in the house? Why?
- What is your favorite color? Why?
- Do your friends like the same color?
Cue Card
Talk about a funny show you saw or a funny incident that happened to you. Please say
- What was it?
- Why was it funny?
- Who was there with you?
Discussion
- Is laughter important in our life?
- What difference is there between men's and women's humor?
- Does laughter help one to learn a language?
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
IELTS-Blog: IELTS Letter, topic: An explanation for a relative
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IELTS Letter, topic: An explanation for a relative
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A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won't be home until the evening. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
- explain the arrangements you have made for them to get keys and enter the house
- tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
- say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening
Dear Tanya,
How are you? I hope your journey was comfortable. I have an appointment with my dentist at 4 pm today, this is why I will not be at home when you will reach. However, I have left the keys with Mr Sharma at house #14. You can take the keys from him and enter the house. I have made some Chicken Biriyani for you and arranged the guest room upstairs so that you can take rest.
When you arrive, your train will stop at the Central railway station. You need to take the exit towards Roma Street. Once you come out of the station, you need to turn right and walk 100 metres. You will find the bus stop number 58 on the opposite side of the road. You need to catch bus number 333 and get down at Robertson Stop. My address is: #27,Fleetwood St, Macgregor.
I will be home by 5:30 pm, and so will be Sam and Harry as well. We have planned to watch "The Dark Knight" at home. I will make smoked salmon with chicken salad and we can have some wine with the dinner as well. See you soon.
Lovingly Yours
Tanay
This letter covers the requirements of the task, all the bullet points are addressed sufficiently. The information and ideas are presented logically, and the paragraphing is appropriate. The use of vocabulary can be improved. Most of the sentences are error-free with only a few inappropriate words used. Overall, seems good enough for Band 8.
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IELTS Letter, topic: An explanation for a relative
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Dec 8th 2012, 10:30
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won't be home until the evening. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
- explain the arrangements you have made for them to get keys and enter the house
- tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
- say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening
Dear Tanya,
How are you? I hope your journey was comfortable. I have an appointment with my dentist at 4 pm today, this is why I will not be at home when you will reach. However, I have left the keys with Mr Sharma at house #14. You can take the keys from him and enter the house. I have made some Chicken Biriyani for you and arranged the guest room upstairs so that you can take rest.
When you arrive, your train will stop at the Central railway station. You need to take the exit towards Roma Street. Once you come out of the station, you need to turn right and walk 100 metres. You will find the bus stop number 58 on the opposite side of the road. You need to catch bus number 333 and get down at Robertson Stop. My address is: #27,Fleetwood St, Macgregor.
I will be home by 5:30 pm, and so will be Sam and Harry as well. We have planned to watch "The Dark Knight" at home. I will make smoked salmon with chicken salad and we can have some wine with the dinner as well. See you soon.
Lovingly Yours
Tanay
This letter covers the requirements of the task, all the bullet points are addressed sufficiently. The information and ideas are presented logically, and the paragraphing is appropriate. The use of vocabulary can be improved. Most of the sentences are error-free with only a few inappropriate words used. Overall, seems good enough for Band 8.
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IELTS Speaking test in Oman – November 2012
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The IELTS Speaking questions below were shared by M who took the test in Oman:
Speaking test
Interview
- What are the things that you don’t like about your job?
- Would you recommend it to other people?
- What are you doing to keep your body healthy?
- In the future, what things you would like to do to keep your body healthy?
- Do you like sending postcards?
- Would you send a greeting card instead of an email to somebody?
- When was the last time you received a greeting card?
- Do you keep greeting cards?
- Do you like taking photographs?
- When was the last time that you took a photograph?
- Do you think people nowadays take photographs more than before?
Cue Card
Describe a person whom you enjoyed talking to. Please say
- Who is he/she?
- How often do you talk with him/her?
- What things did you enjoy talking about?
- Why do you like talking with her/him?
Discussion
- What are the differences between animals’ and human language?
- Do you think in the future, robots will be able to talk like humans?
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IELTS test in Vietnam – November 2012 (Academic Module)
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These topics and questions were shared by J (thank you!)
Listening test
Section 1. A person was asking for some medical help.
Section 2. An introduction telling about a museum.
Section 3. About New Zealand art, Hei-tiki.
Section 4. Don’t remember.
Reading test
Passage 1. About ballet in Russia.
Passage 2. About Intelligence.
Passage 3. Don’t remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
Compare pictures of a sport centre in 2007 and at present.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays, people use computers or telephones to communicate and don’t write letters any more. Some think that letter-writing skills would disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important is the letter-writing skill to you?
Speaking test
Interview
- Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- Do you like it?
- What is your favorite room there?
- What colors do you like?
- What do you like or dislike about your city?
Cue Card
Describe an activity that you would like to do with a group of people. Please say
- What activity is it?
- Whom do you want to do it with?
- Why do you want to do it?
Discussion
- What skills do people need to work in groups?
- What are the benefits of group activities to children and the elderly?
- Do you think international organizations are helpful to your country?
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IELTS Results competition winners in November 2012
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The winners of the monthly IELTS results competition never cease to amaze us. For instance, in November we had 4 people splitting the first place and 4 people splitting the second place – it was a close race indeed! Jokes aside, we are very happy to see that many candidates who manage to get seriously good scores. Have a look at November’s high achievers:
Academic Module – 1st place
Maany Ramanan from India, Overall Band 8.5 (with Band 9 in Listening)Shanaka Kodithuwakku from Sri Lanka, Overall Band 8.5 (with Band 9 in Reading)Mohammed Ahmed from India, Overall Band 8.5 (with Band 9 in Speaking)Ansar Iftekhar Ahmed from India, Overall Band 8.5 (with Band 9 in Reading)Academic Module – 2nd place
Tamil Menakshi from Malaysia, Overall Band 7.5Noaman Jamil Ahmed from Pakistan, Overall Band 7.5Ram Canjeevaram from India, Overall Band 7.5Alekhya Garlapati from India, Overall Band 7.5Academic Module – 3rd place
Anitha Kunjupillai from India, Overall Band 7General Training Module – 1st place
Sangeet Mohapatra from India, Overall Band 8 (with Band 9 in Reading)General Training Module – 2nd place
Anand Mrithinjayam from India, Overall Band 7.5Rajat Sardana from India, Overall Band 7.5Veeraraghavan Balasubramanian from India, Overall Band 7.5Rohan Shah from India, Overall Band 7.5Congratulations to the winners! You’ve done so well a celebration is in order. To mark this special occasion we are sending your certificates of achievement to your emails, and your IELTS results will be displayed in the IELTS-Blog hall of fame.
Dear winners – for the sake of every other test taker out there, please share your stories. Tell us how you prepared and studied, and what helped you achieve success in IELTS. Anything you can share will be posted on IELTS-Blog without delay, so everyone can learn from you and get a better score in their own exam this month.
P.S. IELTS results competition runs every month, and everyone is welcome to participate. Learn how to enroll here.
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IELTS Sample Reports of Band 7
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Here you can find IELTS Sample Reports of Band 7, written by students and graded by an IELTS teacher.
The topic of each report appears when you hold the mouse over the link. Every report is checked, marked, has comments and suggestions. Hold the mouse over underlined words in blue to see suggested corrections. The teacher’s summary is at the bottom of each report.
IELTS writing – sample report 1
IELTS writing – sample report 2
IELTS writing – sample report 3
IELTS writing – sample report 4
IELTS writing – sample report 5
Note: the reports are checked by an IELTS teacher, not an IELTS examiner or examiner trainer. All the bands are approximate.
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IELTS Letter, topic: Telling a friend about a new job
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Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
- explain why you changed jobs
- describe your new job
- tell him/her your other news
Dear John,
I am writing to let you know that I finally got a Software Engineer position in Google. I am so happy to share this news with you. As I told you earlier, my previous job was so bored to me. I kept working on fixing uncountable bugs of an existing system. Thus I started seeking new job opportunities 2 months ago.
Since I walked in Google’s office during my first interview, I immediately knew that this was my ideal work place. My major responsibility is tuning search results on several Google’s products. The most exciting thing is that my supervisor is a pioneer in this area around the world. I believe that I can get enormous cutting-edge knowledge from him.
Furthermore, I have bought a new house near my office. I sincerely invite you to come to visit next month if you are free at that point of time.
With best wishes,
Michael
This letter covers the task prompt fully. It has the right structure and its level of formality is suitable for a personal letter. The vocabulary and sentence structure is fine. The letter could have achieved a higher band score if it wasn’t for the errors (mouse over the words in blue will show suggested corrections). Seems worthy of Band 8.
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IELTS report, topic: Table describing different types of families living in poverty
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The table shows a breakdown of different types of families who were living in poverty in Australia in 1999.
It is noticeable that 11% of people were living in poverty. However, this figure was considerably high among the sole parents and single people who did not have children and those percentages were 21% and 19% respectively. Moreover, this proportion was significantly prominent among the couples who had children compared with the family structures consisted with couples who did not have children. In fact, the proportion of couples with children living in poverty was 5% more than that in the family types consisted only with couples. In contrast, this trend favoured aged people. However, this figure was slightly more (2%) among the single aged people than that in the family category of aged couples.
In conclusion, it is clear that the proportion of people living in poverty varied according to their family structures.
This report covers the requirements of the task. The main trends / features were mentioned, but could have been developed more fully. The candidate has arranged ideas coherently. The range of vocabulary is sufficient, even though it lacks flexibility to some extent. There are a few grammatical mistakes in the report. Overall, the task response meets the expectations and seems good enough to achieve Band 7.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
IELTS test in Canada – November 2012 (General Training)
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The information below was shared by Z (thanks!) who recently took the IELTS test in Canada. Z didn’t remember the Listening or the Reading sections, but had a good recollection of the questions in the Writing and Speaking sections:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You have borrowed something from your friend for a party, but it was damaged during the party. Write a letter to your friend and say
- What was it?
- How was it damaged?
- What will you do about it?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Many people these days travel far for work or spend more hours working. Does this trend have more advantages or disadvantages? What do you think about work-life balance?
Speaking test
Interview
- Do you work or study?
- When did you decide you wanted to work in your profession?
- What do you want to do in the future?
- Did you spend more time with your relatives than your friends as a child?
- How often do you see your relatives now?
- Do you think you’ll see them more or less, in the future?
- Who is the most important relative to you?
- Do you like flowers?
Cue Card
Talk about your childhood friend whom you haven’t seen for a long time and want to meet again. Please say
- Who is that person?
- Where did you meet last time?
- What was he/she doing that time?
- Why do you want to see him/her again?
Discussion
Don’t remember.
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IELTS Essay, topic: Natural resources cannot sustain economic growth, agree or disagree?
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There is no longer enough natural resources to sustain current levels of economic growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Recently, the demands of natural resources have risen dramatically across the world due to population growth. Some people state that we have not enough resources. However, there are some individuals who disagree with this opinion. In this essay, the issues behind this phenomenon will be examined.
On the one hand, some people state that if the number of natural resource will continue to degrease we cannot have a comfortable life because natural resources are limited. According to a government research in the USA shows that if this situation will continue, the petrol will lose in 2050. Moreover, it is widely said that the number of population in the world will increase. This will make the amount of natural resource decrease.
On the other hand, there are some individuals who disagree with above-mentioned perception. The demands of natural resources will be lessen owning to improving the technology. For example, the developments of technology such as electronic cars gave a positive impact in the society. By using this, we can decline the consumption of natural resources. Eventually, we will not need natural fuel. In my opinion, decreasing of natural resource is quite crisis, I think the loss of it give a negative impact in the society because even we won’t have a comfortable life any more.
In conclusion, I agree with the idea that there is no longer enough natural resources to sustain this situation. In order to defense our life, the governments every countries should tackle this issue.
This essay needs work, in particular in the areas of grammar, sentence structure and word choice (mouse over the words in blue will show suggested corrections). The arguments could have been more convincing. The word count is only 245, whereas at least 250 words are required to avoid being penalised. Overall, this looks like a Band 5.5 essay.
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IELTS Speaking test in Uzbekistan – November 2012
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Thanks to D who recently took the IELTS test in Uzbekistan we can share these questions:
Speaking test
Interview
- Do you live in a house or in an apartment?
- What is your favourite room? Why?
- What is your favourite colour?
- Do you think your friends like the same colours as you?
- Did you have the same favourite colours when you where a child?
- Do you like flowers and why?
Cue Card
Describe a job you would like to have. Please say
- why you would like to have this job,
- what skills you need to do this job, and
- where you think you will be able to get this job.
Discussion
- Do you think this job is popular today?
- What do people usually pay attention to when they choose a job?
- Is it important to achieve work and life balance?
- How can this be achieved?
- Do you think teamwork is important? Why?
- Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of teamwork.
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IELTS Essay Samples of Band 5
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Here you can find IELTS Essay samples of Band 5, written by students and graded by an IELTS teacher.
The topic of each essay appears when you hold mouse over the link. Every essay is checked, marked, has comments and suggestions. Hold the mouse over underlined words in blue to see the suggested corrections. The teacher’s summary is at the bottom of each essay.
IELTS writing – sample essay 1
IELTS writing – sample essay 2
IELTS writing – sample essay 3
IELTS writing – sample essay 4
IELTS writing – sample essay 5
IELTS writing – sample essay 6
IELTS writing – sample essay 7
IELTS writing – sample essay 8
Note: the essays are checked by an IELTS teacher, not an IELTS examiner or examiner trainer. All the bands are approximate.
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