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IELTS essay, topic: Change is always a good thing, agree or disagree?
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Jan 31st 2013, 11:30
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding changes. Others, however think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, people are arguing whether an ideal lifestyle should be a stable one or in wide ranges of changes.
In my opinion, whether changes are needed - should be determined - the stages of lives you are in.
Apparently, alternations in lives are favourable to the development of young people, in regards to their careers. Primarily, abundant experience in varieties of jobs enables the young to master a broad range of techniques and skills, leading to - significant edge over the counterparts in the competition of employment. Meanwhile, trying various roles of lives and jobs provides - wide selections of lifestyles for the young in the future. Only after this comparison can they realize what the real goals of their lives should be striven for.
However, other than frequent changes, the elderly who have undergone all these challenges may pursue a steady lifestyle. For the elders, concentration on their favourite activities would give rise to a sense of enjoyment and security, which is helpful to physical and psychological health. Due to a stable life, the elderly are less exposed to stress, leading to a decrease in adrenal hormones and resulting in their well-beings.
Furthermore, degeneration of mental and physical function would make the elderly unlikely to adapt to external changes, causing frustrations and depressions, which are not favourable to their health.
Above all, it is unlikely to describe the changes in life with a positive or negative term. Accommodation of personal needs and goals are more important than the changes themselves.
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
IELTS-Blog: Diyora’s IELTS tips for Band 7.5
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Diyora's IELTS tips for Band 7.5
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Jan 31st 2013, 10:30
Diyora is a young lady from Uzbekistan, whose first language is Uzbek – however it seems that her English is pretty darn awesome as well! With her IELTS score of 7.5 she won in our monthly results competition and wanted to share these tips with you:
"It's a great pleasure and an honor for me to be selected as one of the monthly competition winners! While I was preparing for the exam, I visited your website every single day with the only desire to grab a little bit of those amazingly useful tips from successful test takers! And now I'm really excited about the fact that someone actually will be able to read my story and maybe get something important from it!
Well, the first thing that I have to point out is that you don't have to let that terrible fear of failure and nervousness overwhelm you! Yes, I know you've already heard these annoying words for a thousand times now, but still I'm going to tell you that for the 1001st time: "Please, don't worry too much!"
It is good to have a some butterflies in your stomach, because a little anxiety keeps you alert and stimulates your brain. But you have to realize that IELTS is not a competition in any way, everyone is responsible for their own results. Unfortunately, this is something that I understood only when I passed the exam and lost some points because of being extremely frightened and nervous, with my hands and knees shaking! Undoubtedly, there's absolutely nothing to be afraid of, the examiners are not monsters, and all of them are very courteous and supportive.
Talking about the exam itself, everything is organized on a high level, so that you don't have to worry about any formalities.
I have to confess that it is essential to practice as much as possible if you are aiming to get a high score. The more tests you do, the better you will get familiarized with the exam structure and expand your vocabulary, which is one of the most influential factors of IELTS.
For Writing, it's good to get your essays assessed at least several times and understand your mistakes, in order not to repeat them the next time. Personally I don't usually read the topic for Task 2 before I finish Task 1. Sometimes people start panicking when they read what they have to write about and think about it while they're writing Task 1. As a result, none of the tasks end up being written well. Just read the instructions two or three times carefully and brainstorm. I'm sure you'll find the required amount of words for the given subject. In addition to that, don't even try to change anything dramatically when there is little time left, better check and double check your work and find some silly mistakes before the examiner does.
For Reading, TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN is definitely my "favorite" part. And guess what, I had to deal with it in all the three passages! It's useful to practice Reading without using dictionary in the process of looking for the answers. But when the passages are complete and checked, try to underline all the unfamiliar words and learn as many of them as you can. After doing that for a couple of times I found out that there were considerably fewer words that I didn't know in other Reading tests.
For Listening, which is the part that I like the most, just try to stay focused. Read the questions when the time is given, but when the CD is on, pay your full attention to the speakers. I read the multiple choice questions a couple of times, as usual, during my exam. But then, don't even know why, I suddenly started to think that I hadn't memorized the questions, and started to read them again. Finally, I didn't hear some of the answers and had nothing to do except for guessing. Don't repeat my mistake!
And for Speaking, all those strategies like eye-contact, smile and confidence in your eyes play a significant role and help you create a positive picture in the examiner's mind. Be yourself, don't think that your answers will be wrong, because your unique features and your own opinion is what they are looking for. There are hundreds of test takers and you have to differ from them, show your personality if you want to get a high score. Recording yourself on an MP3 player is very useful (this is something that helped me a lot) as you don't usually pay attention to your mistakes while you speak, but when you listen to the recordings, you usually notice them.
It's also good to try to complete Listening, Reading and Writing at once several times before the exam in order to get to know how much concentration you need for these parts.
I know that I haven't discovered America with my advice, but I hope I've done something worthy! Finally, I wanted to tell you that IELTS is a key that opens a lot of important doors for your successful future. But, you don't have to sacrifice your health by working day and night, eating tons of chocolate and gulping down liters of coffee, trying to increase your stamina and the amount of endorphins! All that devotion doesn't not necessarily mean that you'll get a higher score! You'll just find yourself completely frustrated at the end! Honestly, just take it easy and be grateful for any result that you get.
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Jan 31st 2013, 10:30
Diyora is a young lady from Uzbekistan, whose first language is Uzbek – however it seems that her English is pretty darn awesome as well! With her IELTS score of 7.5 she won in our monthly results competition and wanted to share these tips with you:
"It's a great pleasure and an honor for me to be selected as one of the monthly competition winners! While I was preparing for the exam, I visited your website every single day with the only desire to grab a little bit of those amazingly useful tips from successful test takers! And now I'm really excited about the fact that someone actually will be able to read my story and maybe get something important from it!
Well, the first thing that I have to point out is that you don't have to let that terrible fear of failure and nervousness overwhelm you! Yes, I know you've already heard these annoying words for a thousand times now, but still I'm going to tell you that for the 1001st time: "Please, don't worry too much!"
It is good to have a some butterflies in your stomach, because a little anxiety keeps you alert and stimulates your brain. But you have to realize that IELTS is not a competition in any way, everyone is responsible for their own results. Unfortunately, this is something that I understood only when I passed the exam and lost some points because of being extremely frightened and nervous, with my hands and knees shaking! Undoubtedly, there's absolutely nothing to be afraid of, the examiners are not monsters, and all of them are very courteous and supportive.
Talking about the exam itself, everything is organized on a high level, so that you don't have to worry about any formalities.
I have to confess that it is essential to practice as much as possible if you are aiming to get a high score. The more tests you do, the better you will get familiarized with the exam structure and expand your vocabulary, which is one of the most influential factors of IELTS.
For Writing, it's good to get your essays assessed at least several times and understand your mistakes, in order not to repeat them the next time. Personally I don't usually read the topic for Task 2 before I finish Task 1. Sometimes people start panicking when they read what they have to write about and think about it while they're writing Task 1. As a result, none of the tasks end up being written well. Just read the instructions two or three times carefully and brainstorm. I'm sure you'll find the required amount of words for the given subject. In addition to that, don't even try to change anything dramatically when there is little time left, better check and double check your work and find some silly mistakes before the examiner does.
For Reading, TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN is definitely my "favorite" part. And guess what, I had to deal with it in all the three passages! It's useful to practice Reading without using dictionary in the process of looking for the answers. But when the passages are complete and checked, try to underline all the unfamiliar words and learn as many of them as you can. After doing that for a couple of times I found out that there were considerably fewer words that I didn't know in other Reading tests.
For Listening, which is the part that I like the most, just try to stay focused. Read the questions when the time is given, but when the CD is on, pay your full attention to the speakers. I read the multiple choice questions a couple of times, as usual, during my exam. But then, don't even know why, I suddenly started to think that I hadn't memorized the questions, and started to read them again. Finally, I didn't hear some of the answers and had nothing to do except for guessing. Don't repeat my mistake!
And for Speaking, all those strategies like eye-contact, smile and confidence in your eyes play a significant role and help you create a positive picture in the examiner's mind. Be yourself, don't think that your answers will be wrong, because your unique features and your own opinion is what they are looking for. There are hundreds of test takers and you have to differ from them, show your personality if you want to get a high score. Recording yourself on an MP3 player is very useful (this is something that helped me a lot) as you don't usually pay attention to your mistakes while you speak, but when you listen to the recordings, you usually notice them.
It's also good to try to complete Listening, Reading and Writing at once several times before the exam in order to get to know how much concentration you need for these parts.
I know that I haven't discovered America with my advice, but I hope I've done something worthy! Finally, I wanted to tell you that IELTS is a key that opens a lot of important doors for your successful future. But, you don't have to sacrifice your health by working day and night, eating tons of chocolate and gulping down liters of coffee, trying to increase your stamina and the amount of endorphins! All that devotion doesn't not necessarily mean that you'll get a higher score! You'll just find yourself completely frustrated at the end! Honestly, just take it easy and be grateful for any result that you get.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in Malaysia – January 2013 (General Training)
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IELTS test in Malaysia – January 2013 (General Training)
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The update below was shared by A (thanks!) who recently took the IELTS test in Malaysia. A didn't recall the topics of the Listening test, but managed to remember everything else quite well:
Reading test
Passage 1. An advertisement of a club.
Passage 2. A guide for a health care centre.
Passage 3. A story about gold mines in South Africa.
Passage 4. Don't remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You borrowed a tour guide book from your friend which was very useful. Write a letter and say
- Why was it helpful for you?
- When will you return this book?
- Thank him/her for this guide book.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you enjoy looking at photographs?
- Do you like to take pictures yourself?
Cue Card
Describe a song that you heard recently and liked it. Please say
- What was the song about?
- When and where did you hear it?
- Why did you like it?
Discussion
- What do you think about the future of songs in your country and in the world?
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IELTS test in Malaysia – January 2013 (General Training)
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Jan 30th 2013, 10:30
The update below was shared by A (thanks!) who recently took the IELTS test in Malaysia. A didn't recall the topics of the Listening test, but managed to remember everything else quite well:
Reading test
Passage 1. An advertisement of a club.
Passage 2. A guide for a health care centre.
Passage 3. A story about gold mines in South Africa.
Passage 4. Don't remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You borrowed a tour guide book from your friend which was very useful. Write a letter and say
- Why was it helpful for you?
- When will you return this book?
- Thank him/her for this guide book.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you enjoy looking at photographs?
- Do you like to take pictures yourself?
Cue Card
Describe a song that you heard recently and liked it. Please say
- What was the song about?
- When and where did you hear it?
- Why did you like it?
Discussion
- What do you think about the future of songs in your country and in the world?
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS Report, topic: Table describing the satisfaction of sports club’s members
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IELTS Report, topic: Table describing the satisfaction of sports club's members
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below shows the results of a survey to find out what members of a city sports club think about the club's activities, facilities, and opening hours.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make any comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The table illustrates the preference levels of male and female members of a sport club about their activities, facilities and opening hours. It is clear that the greater proportion of male members is contented about the club's activities (91%) whereas this figure is true only for 70% of female members.
Moreover, more than 85% of both male and female are happy about the facilities and 63% of male members and 64% female members are extremely satisfied in this regard. In fact, only 14% of female members and 10% of male members are negative about this.
In addition, opening hours are in the best interest of women as 97% of them are positive about it. In contrast, more than one third of men have expressed their dissatisfaction in this regard.
In conclusion, it is clear that male and female members hold different opinion about the activities and facilities and opening hours of the club.
A reasonable outline of main trends, differences or states was given. The key features were presented and emphasized, but some aspects were left out of the description. There is a logical organisation of information; it is evident that the writer progresses from one idea to another. The use of linking words and phrases is suitable. The range of vocabulary is wide enough for the writer to show some flexibility and accuracy of expression, but still some words are repeated over and over again. There are incidental errors in word choice, spelling and word formation, however error-free sentences are common. Overall this report seems worthy of Band 7.
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IELTS Report, topic: Table describing the satisfaction of sports club's members
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Jan 29th 2013, 10:30
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below shows the results of a survey to find out what members of a city sports club think about the club's activities, facilities, and opening hours.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make any comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The table illustrates the preference levels of male and female members of a sport club about their activities, facilities and opening hours. It is clear that the greater proportion of male members is contented about the club's activities (91%) whereas this figure is true only for 70% of female members.
Moreover, more than 85% of both male and female are happy about the facilities and 63% of male members and 64% female members are extremely satisfied in this regard. In fact, only 14% of female members and 10% of male members are negative about this.
In addition, opening hours are in the best interest of women as 97% of them are positive about it. In contrast, more than one third of men have expressed their dissatisfaction in this regard.
In conclusion, it is clear that male and female members hold different opinion about the activities and facilities and opening hours of the club.
A reasonable outline of main trends, differences or states was given. The key features were presented and emphasized, but some aspects were left out of the description. There is a logical organisation of information; it is evident that the writer progresses from one idea to another. The use of linking words and phrases is suitable. The range of vocabulary is wide enough for the writer to show some flexibility and accuracy of expression, but still some words are repeated over and over again. There are incidental errors in word choice, spelling and word formation, however error-free sentences are common. Overall this report seems worthy of Band 7.
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Sunday, January 27, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS Essay Samples of Band 6
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IELTS Essay Samples of Band 6
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Here you can find IELTS Essay samples of Band 6, written by students and graded by an IELTS teacher.
The topic of each essay appears when you hold the mouse over the link. Every essay 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 essay.
IELTS writing – sample essay 1
IELTS writing – sample essay 2
IELTS writing – sample essay 3
IELTS writing – sample essay 4
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IELTS writing – sample essay 6
IELTS writing – sample essay 7
IELTS writing – sample essay 8
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IELTS writing – sample essay 10
IELTS writing – sample essay 11
IELTS writing – sample essay 12
IELTS writing – sample essay 13
IELTS writing – sample essay 14
IELTS writing – sample essay 15
IELTS writing – sample essay 16
IELTS writing – sample essay 17
IELTS writing – sample essay 18
IELTS writing – sample essay 19
IELTS writing – sample essay 20
IELTS writing – sample essay 21
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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Here you can find IELTS Essay samples of Band 6, written by students and graded by an IELTS teacher.
The topic of each essay appears when you hold the mouse over the link. Every essay 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 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
IELTS writing – sample essay 9
IELTS writing – sample essay 10
IELTS writing – sample essay 11
IELTS writing – sample essay 12
IELTS writing – sample essay 13
IELTS writing – sample essay 14
IELTS writing – sample essay 15
IELTS writing – sample essay 16
IELTS writing – sample essay 17
IELTS writing – sample essay 18
IELTS writing – sample essay 19
IELTS writing – sample essay 20
IELTS writing – sample essay 21
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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IELTS-Blog: IELTS essay, topic: The advantages and disadvantages of studying in another country
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IELTS essay, topic: The advantages and disadvantages of studying in another country
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Jan 28th 2013, 04:37
Every year an increasing number of students choose to go to another country for their higher education. Do you think the benefits of this development outweigh the problems associated with it?
The past twenty years have seen a dramatic change of the number of students who go abroad to begin college in China. In this essay, I will explore the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
On the one hand, both students and their country can benefit from this trend. First, students can choose more suitable education methods for themselves because there are more options. The course and teaching methods are quite different from China. According to foreign experts, the higher education in China is really not good as that of those developing countries, especially in contrast with Europian or US. Secondly, people can improve their foreign language, but, they can contact with others when they are in a foreign country, and they will quickly master the foreign language. Thirdly, it helps to promote the mutual understanding between their mother land and their destination countries. These students exchange information with the locals. Students can get better understanding of the destination countries. People in their home country will get more vivid information about other countries through these messages. Similarly, the locals also can get more clear recognition about other countries.
On the other hand, there are disadvantages too. Firstly, it costs people a lot of money to begin college in foreign countries. Many families have to take out all their savings to support their children to go abroad. Secondly, some students cannot stand the big difference of the new environment, they maybe quit their study and come back home.
To conclude, given the undisputable fact that to begin college in foreign countries helps students with their studies and promotes the mutual understanding between countries, even if there are some drawbacks, I think the benefits outweigh the problems.
All the parts of the task were covered, although some were covered better than others. The writer's position is relevant to task prompt, although the conclusions are somewhat repetitive.The information is presented coherently, it is evident that the writer progresses from one idea to another. The linking words and phrases are used, however at times they seem repetitive or forced (not natural). There are some attempts to use more sophisticated words, not all are accurate. Even though there are some errors in grammar and punctuation, they don't make the meaning much harder to understand. Overall, this essay seems worthy of Band 6.
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Every year an increasing number of students choose to go to another country for their higher education. Do you think the benefits of this development outweigh the problems associated with it?
The past twenty years have seen a dramatic change of the number of students who go abroad to begin college in China. In this essay, I will explore the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
On the one hand, both students and their country can benefit from this trend. First, students can choose more suitable education methods for themselves because there are more options. The course and teaching methods are quite different from China. According to foreign experts, the higher education in China is really not good as that of those developing countries, especially in contrast with Europian or US. Secondly, people can improve their foreign language, but, they can contact with others when they are in a foreign country, and they will quickly master the foreign language. Thirdly, it helps to promote the mutual understanding between their mother land and their destination countries. These students exchange information with the locals. Students can get better understanding of the destination countries. People in their home country will get more vivid information about other countries through these messages. Similarly, the locals also can get more clear recognition about other countries.
On the other hand, there are disadvantages too. Firstly, it costs people a lot of money to begin college in foreign countries. Many families have to take out all their savings to support their children to go abroad. Secondly, some students cannot stand the big difference of the new environment, they maybe quit their study and come back home.
To conclude, given the undisputable fact that to begin college in foreign countries helps students with their studies and promotes the mutual understanding between countries, even if there are some drawbacks, I think the benefits outweigh the problems.
All the parts of the task were covered, although some were covered better than others. The writer's position is relevant to task prompt, although the conclusions are somewhat repetitive.The information is presented coherently, it is evident that the writer progresses from one idea to another. The linking words and phrases are used, however at times they seem repetitive or forced (not natural). There are some attempts to use more sophisticated words, not all are accurate. Even though there are some errors in grammar and punctuation, they don't make the meaning much harder to understand. Overall, this essay seems worthy of Band 6.
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IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in Netherlands – January 2013 (Academic Module)
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Listening test
Section 1. A radio program about fruits, vegetables and flowers (about its presentation, quality and prices).
Section 2. A student discussing first version of dissertation with the professor.
Section 3, 4. Don't remember.
Reading test
Passage 1. Don't remember.
Passage 2. How perfume manufacturers invent and extract smells.
Passage 3. About technical nomads and their 'oases'.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We got one graph that showed the expenditure in three categories (holidays, electrical equipment and clothes) in four different age groups.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Most countries develop their economies to improve living standards. Some people afraid that it will cause degradation of important social values. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Where do you live?
- What do you like to read?
- What are your hobbies?
- Which types of transport do you use the most?
- How do you think public transport could be improved?
Cue Card
Describe a room you spend the most time in. Please say
- What does it look like?
- What do you do there?
- Why do you spend so much time in there?
Discussion
- Why do you think people prefer small rooms to big rooms?
- Why do you think there are so many differences between houses in different countries?
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Jan 27th 2013, 13:26
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Listening test
Section 1. A radio program about fruits, vegetables and flowers (about its presentation, quality and prices).
Section 2. A student discussing first version of dissertation with the professor.
Section 3, 4. Don't remember.
Reading test
Passage 1. Don't remember.
Passage 2. How perfume manufacturers invent and extract smells.
Passage 3. About technical nomads and their 'oases'.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We got one graph that showed the expenditure in three categories (holidays, electrical equipment and clothes) in four different age groups.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Most countries develop their economies to improve living standards. Some people afraid that it will cause degradation of important social values. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Where do you live?
- What do you like to read?
- What are your hobbies?
- Which types of transport do you use the most?
- How do you think public transport could be improved?
Cue Card
Describe a room you spend the most time in. Please say
- What does it look like?
- What do you do there?
- Why do you spend so much time in there?
Discussion
- Why do you think people prefer small rooms to big rooms?
- Why do you think there are so many differences between houses in different countries?
cialis
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Friday, January 25, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in Hong Kong – January 2013 (Academic Module)
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Listening test
Don't remember.
Reading test
Don't remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
Two pie charts showing the percentage of time spent on the Internet searches by male and female students. Users of a certain unit group respectively. Compare and contrast where relevant.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
These days Parents are more concerned with their children's' up-bringing than before. Taking care of the children seems necessary. Child-care training course for parents can be the best way to update them with this matter. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with it? Give your opinion and where necessary give examples to support it.
Speaking test
Interview
- Can you tell me your full name?
- Can I see your ID, please?
- Do you still work or retired?
- It seems to me you are still working so hard for the study. Do you
think it is worthwhile to do so?
Cue Card
Describe a parent in your family that you remember well. Please say
- who was that person?
- How well do you remember him/her?
- Why did you like that person this much?
Discussion
- How many children do you have?
- In Hong Kong, do both parents need to work to support themselves and leave the children behind?
- Is it the real situation?
- How can they cope with this problem?
- Tell me in what situation should you pay attention to?
- In what situation, concentration is much needed?
- It seems child-care is important nowadays, do you think those skills are that parents should use to teach their children?
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Listening test
Don't remember.
Reading test
Don't remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
Two pie charts showing the percentage of time spent on the Internet searches by male and female students. Users of a certain unit group respectively. Compare and contrast where relevant.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
These days Parents are more concerned with their children's' up-bringing than before. Taking care of the children seems necessary. Child-care training course for parents can be the best way to update them with this matter. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with it? Give your opinion and where necessary give examples to support it.
Speaking test
Interview
- Can you tell me your full name?
- Can I see your ID, please?
- Do you still work or retired?
- It seems to me you are still working so hard for the study. Do you
think it is worthwhile to do so?
Cue Card
Describe a parent in your family that you remember well. Please say
- who was that person?
- How well do you remember him/her?
- Why did you like that person this much?
Discussion
- How many children do you have?
- In Hong Kong, do both parents need to work to support themselves and leave the children behind?
- Is it the real situation?
- How can they cope with this problem?
- Tell me in what situation should you pay attention to?
- In what situation, concentration is much needed?
- It seems child-care is important nowadays, do you think those skills are that parents should use to teach their children?
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IELTS-Blog: IELTS Speaking test in Australia – January 2013
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Jan 25th 2013, 10:30
These speaking questions were shared by K, an IELTS test taker from Australia.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Where are you from?
- Do you study or work?
- What is your major?
- Do you like big or small bags?
- What are you looking for when buying a bag?
- Do you use different bags on different occasions?
Cue Card
Talk about a house or an apartment that you have visited and liked the most. Please say
- Where is it?
- How did you get there and with whom?
- What did you like about it?
Discussion
- What do the houses in your country look like?
- Do people prefer big or small houses?
- What do the old people like?
- Would you like to take part in designing your house?
- Do people like to design their own houses in your country?
- Why do people like to design their own houses?
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Jan 25th 2013, 10:30
These speaking questions were shared by K, an IELTS test taker from Australia.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Where are you from?
- Do you study or work?
- What is your major?
- Do you like big or small bags?
- What are you looking for when buying a bag?
- Do you use different bags on different occasions?
Cue Card
Talk about a house or an apartment that you have visited and liked the most. Please say
- Where is it?
- How did you get there and with whom?
- What did you like about it?
Discussion
- What do the houses in your country look like?
- Do people prefer big or small houses?
- What do the old people like?
- Would you like to take part in designing your house?
- Do people like to design their own houses in your country?
- Why do people like to design their own houses?
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in Canada – January 2013 (Academic Module)
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IELTS test in Canada – January 2013 (Academic Module)
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Jan 24th 2013, 10:30
An IELTS test taker from Canada (thanks A!) shared these topics and questions:
Listening test
Section 1. About types of bicycles used by the older generations, their features and advantages.
Section 2. A discussion between a passenger and her children about travel plans and local regulations.
Section 3. A road map showing buildings and other sites.
Section 4. A discussion between two people about their study method.
Reading test
Don't remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a table describing the percentage of workers (both men and women) who completed their university education in 5 European countries in a particular year.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people work only for a few months a year and take the rest of the time off to do whatever they like. To what extent do the advantages of this arrangement outweigh the disadvantages?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your name?
- Do you work or study?
- What type of work do you do?
- Do you write at work?
- Do you like writing?
- When do you write?
- Would you want to write a book?
- Do you like sleeping?
- What do you do to sleep better?
- What are the advantages of a conference?
- Which one is better, a conference or a group discussion?
- Is it good for people to visit schools and teach children different things?
- What type of talks are given to the students?
- Is it difficult for the speakers to talk before students?
- Do the students like such talks?
Cue Card
Describe a talk that you have heard recently. Please say
- Who gave the talk?
- Where was it?
- What was it about?
Discussion
- Was the talk interesting to you? Why?
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Jan 24th 2013, 10:30
An IELTS test taker from Canada (thanks A!) shared these topics and questions:
Listening test
Section 1. About types of bicycles used by the older generations, their features and advantages.
Section 2. A discussion between a passenger and her children about travel plans and local regulations.
Section 3. A road map showing buildings and other sites.
Section 4. A discussion between two people about their study method.
Reading test
Don't remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a table describing the percentage of workers (both men and women) who completed their university education in 5 European countries in a particular year.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people work only for a few months a year and take the rest of the time off to do whatever they like. To what extent do the advantages of this arrangement outweigh the disadvantages?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your name?
- Do you work or study?
- What type of work do you do?
- Do you write at work?
- Do you like writing?
- When do you write?
- Would you want to write a book?
- Do you like sleeping?
- What do you do to sleep better?
- What are the advantages of a conference?
- Which one is better, a conference or a group discussion?
- Is it good for people to visit schools and teach children different things?
- What type of talks are given to the students?
- Is it difficult for the speakers to talk before students?
- Do the students like such talks?
Cue Card
Describe a talk that you have heard recently. Please say
- Who gave the talk?
- Where was it?
- What was it about?
Discussion
- Was the talk interesting to you? Why?
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
IELTS preparation with e-englishteacher.com: Have you got five minutes to watch an IELTS Writing Task 2 video?
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Jan 23rd 2013, 18:17
Find out how to answer a common type of writing question in this IELTS Writing Task 2 video
In the video, I use a sample task and answer from one of our IELTS e-books to show you how to give yourself the best chance of getting the IELTS Writing band score you need.
The sample task is a type of Writing Task 2 question that's common in both IELTS Academic and General Training.
(If you can't view the video above, try viewing it directly on our YouTube channel.
As I said in the video, in IELTS Writing Task 2 it's important to write about everything you are asked to write about. If you don't, you will lose marks for the content of your writing.
Pete
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Find out how to answer a common type of writing question in this IELTS Writing Task 2 video
In the video, I use a sample task and answer from one of our IELTS e-books to show you how to give yourself the best chance of getting the IELTS Writing band score you need.
The sample task is a type of Writing Task 2 question that's common in both IELTS Academic and General Training.
(If you can't view the video above, try viewing it directly on our YouTube channel.
As I said in the video, in IELTS Writing Task 2 it's important to write about everything you are asked to write about. If you don't, you will lose marks for the content of your writing.
Pete
See our IELTS e-books for more IELTS Writing tasks, sample answers and tips to help you get a higher IELTS Writing band score.
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IELTS-Blog: Student success: how Senthil prepared for IELTS and got Band 8
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Student success: how Senthil prepared for IELTS and got Band 8
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Jan 23rd 2013, 10:30
If you've been following IELTS-Blog.com for some time, you may remember Senthil Sarangapani from India, a winner of our December 2012 competition with an overall IELTS Band Score of 8. Senthil is a 32 year-old Indian test taker working in a financial services company. He took the General Training IELTS test in December last year, and here is what he said on the day his results were out:
"Hi Simone,
I scored band 8 in IELTS (GT) and much of the credit for my score goes to you and your book Ace The IELTS.
Your writing style is inspiring. I felt as if the best coach in town was sitting next to me and guiding me personally while reading your book. The strategies you have given for tackling each component of the test and the practical tips really came in handy while taking the test.
When I started my preparation I worried about the writing exercise, but at the end you really made me believe that even 'a monkey could do it.' Your assuring words boosted my morale and prepared me to face the test with confidence.
Thanks heaps!"
Today we would like to share the exam tips Senthil asked to pass on to everyone:
"The very first step in the IELTS preparation is to familiarize yourself with the question patterns in each module. My suggestion to all is to read the book 'Ace the IELTS' by Simone Braverman. It covers every type of questions that you might expect in IELTS along with the strategies to handle them and the traps to watch out for.
Take as many practice tests as you can in all the modules. Practice is the only way to score higher bands. If you are using practice materials from internet or CD, print them out and practise using the paper prints. While practising, adhere to the time limits of each module. Practise the listening, reading and writing modules consecutively without break to build your mental stamina. Download the blank sample IELTS answer sheet online, print it off and use it to write your answers while practising.
In the Listening and Reading modules, look for the instruction that tells you the number of words you should be using to answer the questions. As this number varies for each section within a module, check out the instruction at the beginning of each section before attempting to answer the questions.
Attention is the key to success in the Listening module. Keenly follow the speaker in the recording. If you have missed a word or a phrase related to the question you are attempting, do not startle or attempt to guess while the recording is being played. Move on to the next question and leave the guesswork till after the end of the recording.
In the Writing module, the length of your answer is as important as its structure. Too short will lower your score and too long will eat away at your precious time. Write down four to five lines of text in the sample answer sheet. Count the number of words you have written in each line. Assuming it is averaging nine words per line, you have to write approximately 28 lines to compose an essay of at least 250 words long. Set the length of each paragraph of your essay in such a way that when the lines of each paragraph are added up, it should come approximately to 28 lines. For instance, write an introductory paragraph of length about four lines long, then write three paragraphs, each of about seven lines long discussing the topic and then windup with a concluding paragraph of about three lines long. Thus, if you set the paragraphs length according to your handwriting, you would automatically control the length of your essay. You can follow the same approach while writing the letter as well.
Finally, if you have some time left at the end of each module, review your answers."
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Student success: how Senthil prepared for IELTS and got Band 8
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Jan 23rd 2013, 10:30
If you've been following IELTS-Blog.com for some time, you may remember Senthil Sarangapani from India, a winner of our December 2012 competition with an overall IELTS Band Score of 8. Senthil is a 32 year-old Indian test taker working in a financial services company. He took the General Training IELTS test in December last year, and here is what he said on the day his results were out:
"Hi Simone,
I scored band 8 in IELTS (GT) and much of the credit for my score goes to you and your book Ace The IELTS.
Your writing style is inspiring. I felt as if the best coach in town was sitting next to me and guiding me personally while reading your book. The strategies you have given for tackling each component of the test and the practical tips really came in handy while taking the test.
When I started my preparation I worried about the writing exercise, but at the end you really made me believe that even 'a monkey could do it.' Your assuring words boosted my morale and prepared me to face the test with confidence.
Thanks heaps!"
Today we would like to share the exam tips Senthil asked to pass on to everyone:
"The very first step in the IELTS preparation is to familiarize yourself with the question patterns in each module. My suggestion to all is to read the book 'Ace the IELTS' by Simone Braverman. It covers every type of questions that you might expect in IELTS along with the strategies to handle them and the traps to watch out for.
Take as many practice tests as you can in all the modules. Practice is the only way to score higher bands. If you are using practice materials from internet or CD, print them out and practise using the paper prints. While practising, adhere to the time limits of each module. Practise the listening, reading and writing modules consecutively without break to build your mental stamina. Download the blank sample IELTS answer sheet online, print it off and use it to write your answers while practising.
In the Listening and Reading modules, look for the instruction that tells you the number of words you should be using to answer the questions. As this number varies for each section within a module, check out the instruction at the beginning of each section before attempting to answer the questions.
Attention is the key to success in the Listening module. Keenly follow the speaker in the recording. If you have missed a word or a phrase related to the question you are attempting, do not startle or attempt to guess while the recording is being played. Move on to the next question and leave the guesswork till after the end of the recording.
In the Writing module, the length of your answer is as important as its structure. Too short will lower your score and too long will eat away at your precious time. Write down four to five lines of text in the sample answer sheet. Count the number of words you have written in each line. Assuming it is averaging nine words per line, you have to write approximately 28 lines to compose an essay of at least 250 words long. Set the length of each paragraph of your essay in such a way that when the lines of each paragraph are added up, it should come approximately to 28 lines. For instance, write an introductory paragraph of length about four lines long, then write three paragraphs, each of about seven lines long discussing the topic and then windup with a concluding paragraph of about three lines long. Thus, if you set the paragraphs length according to your handwriting, you would automatically control the length of your essay. You can follow the same approach while writing the letter as well.
Finally, if you have some time left at the end of each module, review your answers."
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – January 2013
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Jan 22nd 2013, 10:30
These speaking questions were shared by M (thanks!) who took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia:
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your name?
- Which part of the city are you from?
- What kind of entertaining places are there in your city?
- Tell me about an entertaining place you have recently visited.
- What is the downside of the Internet in your opinion?
- Do you think young people buy things online they don't really need?
- Are part time jobs popular in your country?
Cue Card
Talk about something you have bought and weren't satisfied with. Please say
- What was it?
- Where did you buy it?
- Why weren't you satisfied?
Discussion
- Do you think that people prefer to buy imported goods? Why?
- Why is the quality of the imported goods better than the quality of the local goods?
- What kind of things people don't buy online? Why?
- Do you buy something online?
- What is more important to you, quality or price? Why?
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These speaking questions were shared by M (thanks!) who took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia:
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your name?
- Which part of the city are you from?
- What kind of entertaining places are there in your city?
- Tell me about an entertaining place you have recently visited.
- What is the downside of the Internet in your opinion?
- Do you think young people buy things online they don't really need?
- Are part time jobs popular in your country?
Cue Card
Talk about something you have bought and weren't satisfied with. Please say
- What was it?
- Where did you buy it?
- Why weren't you satisfied?
Discussion
- Do you think that people prefer to buy imported goods? Why?
- Why is the quality of the imported goods better than the quality of the local goods?
- What kind of things people don't buy online? Why?
- Do you buy something online?
- What is more important to you, quality or price? Why?
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Monday, January 21, 2013
雅思王--王陆（北京环球）: 选题和搭配题的原则
雅思王--王陆（北京环球）
选题和搭配题的原则
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_4ae7ca990102e1wx.html
Jan 21st 2013, 14:51
很多同学说最近选择题的数目增加了，但是大家不要怕。每次就是20个填空，20个选择。选择题是有一定基础的同学可以准备和提高的。如果大家填空的正确率也不要，我建议大家不要疯狂练习选择了。效果不一定很明显的。记住选择题原则：同义词替换，时态问题，关键词。
大家每次做题，都要自己总结一下。
雅思听力选择配对题做题原则
环球雅思 王陆
最近的雅思考试中，大量的Matching题出现了。因为很多考生在这方面遇到的问题比较大，而且影响了自己雅思听力的分数，所以特别给各位考生讲解一下Matching题的出题要点。
我们首先要了解一下雅思配对题出题的原则。选项中的原文原词多数不是正确答案，正确答案要通过同义词，反义词，或同根词来体现出配对题中的选项。
1. 普通配对题
我们首先来看一下剑6Test3中的Section 2。
预读
Questions 11
预读结果：考生要注意题干中的关键词first，是说这个作家看到房子时，他…..
A． 认为他会租的
B． 认为房子太贵了
C． 不确定是否买
Question 12
预读结果：在买房子钱，George
A． 经历了家庭问题
B． 努力成为成功作家
C． 经历了严重疾病
Question 13
预读结果：Speaker认为，George把房子看成
A． 书的素材来源
B． 逃避工作
C． 地区的典型建筑
听音过程
Question 11
考生在这个地方会听到was too slow making up his mind to buy
it，那么考生可以确定答案是C。
正确答案：C
难点：was slow making up his mind代表犹豫，所以可以确定答案是was unsure。
Question 12
线索1：考生可以听到转折but，然后说 his personal life wasn't as successful.
所以可以确定答案是A。
线索2： He was no longer on speaking terms with his brother 还有 by
the death ……of his elder daughter. 这样考生也可以总结概括出来这是他的family
problems。所以答案是A。
正确答案：A
Question 13
这道题需要考生很强的概括能力，要听到typical example ..然后确定答案是C。
另外：考生可以用排除法做这道题，因为没有听到与rich source of materials for his
books相关的句子，也没听到escape from his work的内容，所以可以确定答案是C。
正确答案：C
2. 地图配对题
我们来看一下剑6Test 3中的Section 2。
预读
14-17题是地图题配对题，做这种题一定要首先找到entrance，然后要注意东南西北，左右方位，同时要注意关键词。
Question 14 Pear Alley
Question 15 Mulberry Garden
Question 16 Shop
Question 17 Tea Room
听音过程
跟踪路标： 考生首先可以找到出发点，就是地图上的information center，之后录音中说orchard on your
left，所以应该是J，然后是kitchen garden on your right，地点I。
Question 14
考生在这之后会听到sharp corner…..left，那么谈论的地点应该是H，考生会听到pear tree…..Pear
Alley，所以这道题选H。
正确答案：H
跟踪路标：考生之后听到next，知道在谈论G，说了Green House。
Question 15
考生之后听到second corner, right,
可以意识到正在谈论F，然后就听到了M…Garden这个声音，所以可以确定答案是F。
正确答案：F
提示：虽然Mulberry这个词是生词，但是考生可以按照声音来推断是否听到了。
跟踪路标：考生可以听到House，就是地图中上方地点。
Question 16
考生看到了House 之后，会听到side
entrance，那么就是图中的右边，B处，然后考生可以听到shop，所以答案是B。
正确答案：B
跟踪路标：考生一定要注意一个地方，录音中提到shop时，说它between the house and
garage，所以可以知道C，是garage。这个信息对17题非常重要。
Question 17
考生听到了路标词Tea Room，后面就说on the far side of the garage。
正确答案：D
3. 时间配对题
我们来看一下剑7 Test3的Section2。
Questions 26-30就是另一种形式的matching 题目，也就是我们常见的时间配对题。
In what time period can data from the float projects help with
the following things?
选项中有
At present, in the near future,还有in the long-term future.
那么各位考生要注意听音过程中的现在，很近的未来，和很长一段时间的替换词组。
在做26题的时候，考生听到了关键词 El Nino，然后后面有is being
confirmed….，所以可以确定这是现在发生的，所以答案是A.
同义替换: is being = at present
做27题的时候，考生可以听到climate change，之后提到了 results are still a long way
off…..，所以可以确定这是未来很长一段时间才会发生的，所以答案选C。
同义替换: a long way off = in the long-term future
做28题的时候，在听到了Navy(naval的名词)和rescue之后，考生可以听到 that's happening
right now，所以可以确定答案是A。
同义替换: right now = at present
做29题的时候，考生在听到了Sustainable fishing practices之后， 可以听到seeing the
results quite soon，所以可以确定答案是B。
同义替换: quite soon= in the near future
在做30题的时候，考生可以听到Crop collection的同义词组，然后听到的时间词组是 a long way in the
future，所以可以确定答案是C。
同义替换: a long way in the future = in the long-term
run.
从上面三个例子，我们可以清楚的意识到，雅思听力考试的配对题实际上就是考察的paraphrase,
也就是我们常说的同义替换关系，只要考生多熟悉题目，平时注意积累。肯定可以在考试中取得好成绩的。
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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http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_4ae7ca990102e1wx.html
Jan 21st 2013, 14:51
很多同学说最近选择题的数目增加了，但是大家不要怕。每次就是20个填空，20个选择。选择题是有一定基础的同学可以准备和提高的。如果大家填空的正确率也不要，我建议大家不要疯狂练习选择了。效果不一定很明显的。记住选择题原则：同义词替换，时态问题，关键词。
大家每次做题，都要自己总结一下。
雅思听力选择配对题做题原则
环球雅思 王陆
最近的雅思考试中，大量的Matching题出现了。因为很多考生在这方面遇到的问题比较大，而且影响了自己雅思听力的分数，所以特别给各位考生讲解一下Matching题的出题要点。
我们首先要了解一下雅思配对题出题的原则。选项中的原文原词多数不是正确答案，正确答案要通过同义词，反义词，或同根词来体现出配对题中的选项。
1. 普通配对题
我们首先来看一下剑6Test3中的Section 2。
预读
Questions 11
预读结果：考生要注意题干中的关键词first，是说这个作家看到房子时，他…..
A． 认为他会租的
B． 认为房子太贵了
C． 不确定是否买
Question 12
预读结果：在买房子钱，George
A． 经历了家庭问题
B． 努力成为成功作家
C． 经历了严重疾病
Question 13
预读结果：Speaker认为，George把房子看成
A． 书的素材来源
B． 逃避工作
C． 地区的典型建筑
听音过程
Question 11
考生在这个地方会听到was too slow making up his mind to buy
it，那么考生可以确定答案是C。
正确答案：C
难点：was slow making up his mind代表犹豫，所以可以确定答案是was unsure。
Question 12
线索1：考生可以听到转折but，然后说 his personal life wasn't as successful.
所以可以确定答案是A。
线索2： He was no longer on speaking terms with his brother 还有 by
the death ……of his elder daughter. 这样考生也可以总结概括出来这是他的family
problems。所以答案是A。
正确答案：A
Question 13
这道题需要考生很强的概括能力，要听到typical example ..然后确定答案是C。
另外：考生可以用排除法做这道题，因为没有听到与rich source of materials for his
books相关的句子，也没听到escape from his work的内容，所以可以确定答案是C。
正确答案：C
2. 地图配对题
我们来看一下剑6Test 3中的Section 2。
预读
14-17题是地图题配对题，做这种题一定要首先找到entrance，然后要注意东南西北，左右方位，同时要注意关键词。
Question 14 Pear Alley
Question 15 Mulberry Garden
Question 16 Shop
Question 17 Tea Room
听音过程
跟踪路标： 考生首先可以找到出发点，就是地图上的information center，之后录音中说orchard on your
left，所以应该是J，然后是kitchen garden on your right，地点I。
Question 14
考生在这之后会听到sharp corner…..left，那么谈论的地点应该是H，考生会听到pear tree…..Pear
Alley，所以这道题选H。
正确答案：H
跟踪路标：考生之后听到next，知道在谈论G，说了Green House。
Question 15
考生之后听到second corner, right,
可以意识到正在谈论F，然后就听到了M…Garden这个声音，所以可以确定答案是F。
正确答案：F
提示：虽然Mulberry这个词是生词，但是考生可以按照声音来推断是否听到了。
跟踪路标：考生可以听到House，就是地图中上方地点。
Question 16
考生看到了House 之后，会听到side
entrance，那么就是图中的右边，B处，然后考生可以听到shop，所以答案是B。
正确答案：B
跟踪路标：考生一定要注意一个地方，录音中提到shop时，说它between the house and
garage，所以可以知道C，是garage。这个信息对17题非常重要。
Question 17
考生听到了路标词Tea Room，后面就说on the far side of the garage。
正确答案：D
3. 时间配对题
我们来看一下剑7 Test3的Section2。
Questions 26-30就是另一种形式的matching 题目，也就是我们常见的时间配对题。
In what time period can data from the float projects help with
the following things?
选项中有
At present, in the near future,还有in the long-term future.
那么各位考生要注意听音过程中的现在，很近的未来，和很长一段时间的替换词组。
在做26题的时候，考生听到了关键词 El Nino，然后后面有is being
confirmed….，所以可以确定这是现在发生的，所以答案是A.
同义替换: is being = at present
做27题的时候，考生可以听到climate change，之后提到了 results are still a long way
off…..，所以可以确定这是未来很长一段时间才会发生的，所以答案选C。
同义替换: a long way off = in the long-term future
做28题的时候，在听到了Navy(naval的名词)和rescue之后，考生可以听到 that's happening
right now，所以可以确定答案是A。
同义替换: right now = at present
做29题的时候，考生在听到了Sustainable fishing practices之后， 可以听到seeing the
results quite soon，所以可以确定答案是B。
同义替换: quite soon= in the near future
在做30题的时候，考生可以听到Crop collection的同义词组，然后听到的时间词组是 a long way in the
future，所以可以确定答案是C。
同义替换: a long way in the future = in the long-term
run.
从上面三个例子，我们可以清楚的意识到，雅思听力考试的配对题实际上就是考察的paraphrase,
也就是我们常说的同义替换关系，只要考生多熟悉题目，平时注意积累。肯定可以在考试中取得好成绩的。
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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IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in Jordan and Saudi Arabia – January 2013 (General Training)
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IELTS test in Jordan and Saudi Arabia – January 2013 (General Training)
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Jan 21st 2013, 10:30
Thanks to IELTS test takers T and M we can share this update from the recent exams in Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Listening test
Section 1. A dialogue between a woman new to the town who was asking a librarian about the events and services provided by the library.
Section 2. A conversation between a student and her instructor regarding their project on the study of music in restaurants.
Section 3. A college principal was giving instructions to the students about short courses offered at the college such as yoga and photography, and who to contact for information.
Section 4. About a company Glastons, its age and percentage of growth in different areas of service.
Reading test
Passage 1. A one-page description of library activities and the manner they work with the clients, what they wear, their badges, and their code of conduct.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.
Passage 2. A brochure explaining to the temporary staff their legal rights, leaves, wages and working hours, which are different from company employees.
Questions: filling in blanks.
Passage 3. A passage about job groups where people who are looking for jobs form groups to share their experience and build confidence.
Passage 4. An article about the Badain Jaran Desert Dunes in Alashan of north China's Inner Mongolia.
Questions: filling in blanks, matching headings to paragraphs.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You've recently found an object and you think that it might be of some historical value. Write a letter to the director of the museum asking for some information on the object.
- Give a description of that object.
- Tell them where you found it.
- Ask for information you are seeking.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some say that people living in high-rise apartments are lonely and unhappy, while others say that it's advantageous to stay in high-rise apartments. Discuss advantages and disadvantages. Give your opinion.
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Jan 21st 2013, 10:30
Thanks to IELTS test takers T and M we can share this update from the recent exams in Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Listening test
Section 1. A dialogue between a woman new to the town who was asking a librarian about the events and services provided by the library.
Section 2. A conversation between a student and her instructor regarding their project on the study of music in restaurants.
Section 3. A college principal was giving instructions to the students about short courses offered at the college such as yoga and photography, and who to contact for information.
Section 4. About a company Glastons, its age and percentage of growth in different areas of service.
Reading test
Passage 1. A one-page description of library activities and the manner they work with the clients, what they wear, their badges, and their code of conduct.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.
Passage 2. A brochure explaining to the temporary staff their legal rights, leaves, wages and working hours, which are different from company employees.
Questions: filling in blanks.
Passage 3. A passage about job groups where people who are looking for jobs form groups to share their experience and build confidence.
Passage 4. An article about the Badain Jaran Desert Dunes in Alashan of north China's Inner Mongolia.
Questions: filling in blanks, matching headings to paragraphs.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You've recently found an object and you think that it might be of some historical value. Write a letter to the director of the museum asking for some information on the object.
- Give a description of that object.
- Tell them where you found it.
- Ask for information you are seeking.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some say that people living in high-rise apartments are lonely and unhappy, while others say that it's advantageous to stay in high-rise apartments. Discuss advantages and disadvantages. Give your opinion.
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Friday, January 18, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2013
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IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2013
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Jan 18th 2013, 10:30
These questions were shared by H who recently took the IELTS test in India:
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- What should I call you?
- Where are you from?
- Where is your town located in the country?
- What are the special features of your hometown?
- Would you like to stay there in the future? Why?
- What is the weather like in your country?
- How many different seasons are there?
- Do you prefer a cold or a hot season? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a film based on a real life event or a real person. Please say
- When did you see it?
- Did you like it or not? Why?
- What did you learn from the movie?
Discussion
- In your country what kind of real people are filmed in movies?
- What do you think is better: to read a book or to see a movie based on a book?
- What are the most important things to make a movie successful?
- Do you think the star acting in the movie influences the success of the movie? Why?
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Jan 18th 2013, 10:30
These questions were shared by H who recently took the IELTS test in India:
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- What should I call you?
- Where are you from?
- Where is your town located in the country?
- What are the special features of your hometown?
- Would you like to stay there in the future? Why?
- What is the weather like in your country?
- How many different seasons are there?
- Do you prefer a cold or a hot season? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a film based on a real life event or a real person. Please say
- When did you see it?
- Did you like it or not? Why?
- What did you learn from the movie?
Discussion
- In your country what kind of real people are filmed in movies?
- What do you think is better: to read a book or to see a movie based on a book?
- What are the most important things to make a movie successful?
- Do you think the star acting in the movie influences the success of the movie? Why?
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS Report, topic: Bar graph describing trends in consumption of fast food
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IELTS Report, topic: Bar graph describing trends in consumption of fast food
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Jan 17th 2013, 10:30
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the amount of money per week spent on fast foods in Britain. The graph shows trends in consumption of fast foods. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The bar chart illustrates the expenditure on three different types of fast food such as hamburgers, fish and chips and pizza in people in different level of income.
From the chart, it is clear that in a high-income group, 40 pence is spent on hamburgers a week, which is the largest among the expenditures on all the three types of fast food. This expenditure is also the greatest one in the average income group, but the amount of money spent is only about 33 pence a week, much less than that in the high-income group. As for the low-income group, the largest expenditure is on fish and chips, about 18 pence a week.
The line graph compares the trends of the amount of three type of fast food consumed between 1970 and 1990. It is clear that the amount of hamburgers and fish and chips consumed showed an increasing trend, while pizza consumed gradually decreased from 300g in 1970 to 700g in 1985, before it grew to about 240g in 1990. The consumption of fish and chips overtook that of pizza and hamburgers in 1982 and 1988 respectively.
This report covers the requirements of the task. The main trends and features were presented but should be developed better. The candidate has arranged ideas coherently, though the data is reported in a repetitive way. The range of vocabulary is adequate. There are a few errors in grammar and word choice, and one instance of inaccurate data (mouse over the underlined words shows corrections). Overall, this task response meets the expectations and seems good enough to achieve Band 7.
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IELTS Report, topic: Bar graph describing trends in consumption of fast food
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Jan 17th 2013, 10:30
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the amount of money per week spent on fast foods in Britain. The graph shows trends in consumption of fast foods. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The bar chart illustrates the expenditure on three different types of fast food such as hamburgers, fish and chips and pizza in people in different level of income.
From the chart, it is clear that in a high-income group, 40 pence is spent on hamburgers a week, which is the largest among the expenditures on all the three types of fast food. This expenditure is also the greatest one in the average income group, but the amount of money spent is only about 33 pence a week, much less than that in the high-income group. As for the low-income group, the largest expenditure is on fish and chips, about 18 pence a week.
The line graph compares the trends of the amount of three type of fast food consumed between 1970 and 1990. It is clear that the amount of hamburgers and fish and chips consumed showed an increasing trend, while pizza consumed gradually decreased from 300g in 1970 to 700g in 1985, before it grew to about 240g in 1990. The consumption of fish and chips overtook that of pizza and hamburgers in 1982 and 1988 respectively.
This report covers the requirements of the task. The main trends and features were presented but should be developed better. The candidate has arranged ideas coherently, though the data is reported in a repetitive way. The range of vocabulary is adequate. There are a few errors in grammar and word choice, and one instance of inaccurate data (mouse over the underlined words shows corrections). Overall, this task response meets the expectations and seems good enough to achieve Band 7.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in the UK – January 2013 (Academic Module)
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IELTS test in the UK – January 2013 (Academic Module)
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Jan 16th 2013, 10:30
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Listening test
Section 1. Conversation regarding a rental apartment.
Section 2, 3, 4. Don't remember.
Reading test
Passage 1. The process of graffiti removal.
Passage 2, 3. Don't remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a pie chart and a graph showing the amount of books bought across the world by each country.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Crime is a problem all over the world. Some believe that crime prevention will make no difference, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Where do you live?
- Is it a house or an apartment?
- What is your favorite room? Why?
- What do you do to relax?
- Do you think people have enough time for relaxation?
Cue Card
Describe a very happy couple in your life that you find interesting. Please say:
- Who are they?
- Where do they live?
- Why do you find them interesting?
Discussion
- Tell me about a time when you needed to be polite.
- How did you demonstrate it?
- Is it important to be polite?
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Jan 16th 2013, 10:30
Thanks to the IELTS test taker S we can share the topics and questions from a recent exam in the UK:
Listening test
Section 1. Conversation regarding a rental apartment.
Section 2, 3, 4. Don't remember.
Reading test
Passage 1. The process of graffiti removal.
Passage 2, 3. Don't remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a pie chart and a graph showing the amount of books bought across the world by each country.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Crime is a problem all over the world. Some believe that crime prevention will make no difference, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Where do you live?
- Is it a house or an apartment?
- What is your favorite room? Why?
- What do you do to relax?
- Do you think people have enough time for relaxation?
Cue Card
Describe a very happy couple in your life that you find interesting. Please say:
- Who are they?
- Where do they live?
- Why do you find them interesting?
Discussion
- Tell me about a time when you needed to be polite.
- How did you demonstrate it?
- Is it important to be polite?
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia – January 2013
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IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia – January 2013
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Jan 15th 2013, 10:30
Here are the questions A was asked in his recent IELTS exam in Melbourne:
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Do you work or study?
- Where are you from?
- Tell me about your hometown.
- What type of houses are there?
- What is the meaning of your name?
- Is it a popular name in your country or not?
- Do you personally like your name?
- How do your friends call you?
Cue Card
Describe a house that you have visited recently. Please say
- What was so interesting about it?
- When and why did you visit it?
- Where is it located?
Discussion
- Did other people enjoy visiting it too?
- Is it better to build houses in the city or in countryside?
- What can people do to save energy in their house and to help the environment?
- Who designed you house?
- Why do people decide to design their own houses?
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Jan 15th 2013, 10:30
Here are the questions A was asked in his recent IELTS exam in Melbourne:
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Do you work or study?
- Where are you from?
- Tell me about your hometown.
- What type of houses are there?
- What is the meaning of your name?
- Is it a popular name in your country or not?
- Do you personally like your name?
- How do your friends call you?
Cue Card
Describe a house that you have visited recently. Please say
- What was so interesting about it?
- When and why did you visit it?
- Where is it located?
Discussion
- Did other people enjoy visiting it too?
- Is it better to build houses in the city or in countryside?
- What can people do to save energy in their house and to help the environment?
- Who designed you house?
- Why do people decide to design their own houses?
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Monday, January 14, 2013
IELTS preparation with e-englishteacher.com: IELTS listening practice: numbers
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IELTS listening practice: numbers
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Do you find it difficult hearing numbers correctly in the IELTS Listening test?
In the IELTS Listening test, there are always some questions were the answer is a number and so it would be a good idea to practice listening to numbers as part of your IELTS preparation.
For some online listening practice to numbers, check out the following links to some dictation exercises on the EnglishClub website. In each example, you should play the recording, write down exactly what you hear and then click on 'Show' to check if you're right.
Numbers and letters
Quantities
Currencies
If you get any answers wrong, play the recording again until you can hear the correct numbers more clearly.
The recordings are not specifically for IELTS, but I've done a few of the exercises myself and think they will give you some useful practice of listening to numbers and writing them correctly. If you write down every word you hear for each exercise, you'll also be able to check your spelling when you reveal the answers.
Get listening!
Pete
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IELTS listening practice: numbers
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Jan 15th 2013, 03:59
Do you find it difficult hearing numbers correctly in the IELTS Listening test?
In the IELTS Listening test, there are always some questions were the answer is a number and so it would be a good idea to practice listening to numbers as part of your IELTS preparation.
For some online listening practice to numbers, check out the following links to some dictation exercises on the EnglishClub website. In each example, you should play the recording, write down exactly what you hear and then click on 'Show' to check if you're right.
Numbers and letters
Quantities
Currencies
If you get any answers wrong, play the recording again until you can hear the correct numbers more clearly.
The recordings are not specifically for IELTS, but I've done a few of the exercises myself and think they will give you some useful practice of listening to numbers and writing them correctly. If you write down every word you hear for each exercise, you'll also be able to check your spelling when you reveal the answers.
Get listening!
Pete
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IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in Melbourne, Australia – January 2013 (General Training)
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Jan 14th 2013, 10:30
This update was shared by an IELTS test taker (thanks, A!) after a recent exam in Melbourne, Australia.
Listening test
Section 1. A lady was interviewing a 19 year-old guy about his life and budget (what he does, where he goes on weekends, what sports, public transport and so on).
Section 2. An Australian lady was talking about flowers in Canberra.
Questions: multiple choice about factors influencing the quality of plants, diagram / map labeling where we had to locate the right spot for 6 plants around the house.
Section 3. Students were talking to their tutor about nursing subjects.
Section 4. An American marine scientist was describing types of submarines.
Reading test
Passage 1. Description of the facilities in different hotels.
Questions: we had to choose the right hotel for different purposes (for example choose a disabled-friendly hotel).
Passage 2. About a repair service for some product.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.
Passage 3. Phonepal box which you can use to call other countries for lower price.
Passage 4. A letter from your manager to help you with your sickness and improve your attendance level.
Passage 5. About an IT company and its products and rating.
Passage 6. About a Malaysian rail station in Kuala Lumpur, its design and history.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
Someone in your company is organizing a trip abroad for language learning training. Write a letter to him/her and say why he/she should choose you for this trip, as there is limited number of places available.
- Describe who you are.
- Why do you think this trip is good for you?
- How can it help the company?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays, many people go shopping in their free time. Shopping has replaced many other activities that people choose as their hobby. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
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Jan 14th 2013, 10:30
This update was shared by an IELTS test taker (thanks, A!) after a recent exam in Melbourne, Australia.
Listening test
Section 1. A lady was interviewing a 19 year-old guy about his life and budget (what he does, where he goes on weekends, what sports, public transport and so on).
Section 2. An Australian lady was talking about flowers in Canberra.
Questions: multiple choice about factors influencing the quality of plants, diagram / map labeling where we had to locate the right spot for 6 plants around the house.
Section 3. Students were talking to their tutor about nursing subjects.
Section 4. An American marine scientist was describing types of submarines.
Reading test
Passage 1. Description of the facilities in different hotels.
Questions: we had to choose the right hotel for different purposes (for example choose a disabled-friendly hotel).
Passage 2. About a repair service for some product.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.
Passage 3. Phonepal box which you can use to call other countries for lower price.
Passage 4. A letter from your manager to help you with your sickness and improve your attendance level.
Passage 5. About an IT company and its products and rating.
Passage 6. About a Malaysian rail station in Kuala Lumpur, its design and history.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
Someone in your company is organizing a trip abroad for language learning training. Write a letter to him/her and say why he/she should choose you for this trip, as there is limited number of places available.
- Describe who you are.
- Why do you think this trip is good for you?
- How can it help the company?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays, many people go shopping in their free time. Shopping has replaced many other activities that people choose as their hobby. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
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Friday, January 11, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS Letter, topic: Get well wishes for a team-mate
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IELTS Letter, topic: Get well wishes for a team-mate
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Jan 11th 2013, 10:30
You play sport (e.g. football) for a local team. You recently heard that a player in your team is in a hospital. Write a letter to your team-mate. In your letter:
- Say how you feel about the news
- Ask about the treatment in the hospital
- Suggest some ways of cheering him/her up
Dear John,
I'm sorry to hear that you've fallen and fractured your leg. It is extremely unfortunate that you had this accident, especially when we are having a big match next week.
I understand that you're admitted in St. John's Hospital and will be there for a week. I hope you're taken care well at the hospital. Although there had been some complaints about St. John's in the past, I heard they have improved a lot. Did you get to consult their chief orthopaedician? His speciality is in sports medicine and he could probably suggest some specific treatments that will help you.
And let me share some good news with you. Our university has granted a sports scholarship for your studies. I heard it from our coach and you should be getting a letter shortly. So it is not all gloom!
Do let me know if you need any help. I will visit you at the hospital next week. Till then, bye.
Regards,
Prasad
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. It is best to avoid using contractions (e.g. you're, we're) in IELTS letters. Overall, seems worthy of Band 8.
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IELTS Letter, topic: Get well wishes for a team-mate
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Jan 11th 2013, 10:30
You play sport (e.g. football) for a local team. You recently heard that a player in your team is in a hospital. Write a letter to your team-mate. In your letter:
- Say how you feel about the news
- Ask about the treatment in the hospital
- Suggest some ways of cheering him/her up
Dear John,
I'm sorry to hear that you've fallen and fractured your leg. It is extremely unfortunate that you had this accident, especially when we are having a big match next week.
I understand that you're admitted in St. John's Hospital and will be there for a week. I hope you're taken care well at the hospital. Although there had been some complaints about St. John's in the past, I heard they have improved a lot. Did you get to consult their chief orthopaedician? His speciality is in sports medicine and he could probably suggest some specific treatments that will help you.
And let me share some good news with you. Our university has granted a sports scholarship for your studies. I heard it from our coach and you should be getting a letter shortly. So it is not all gloom!
Do let me know if you need any help. I will visit you at the hospital next week. Till then, bye.
Regards,
Prasad
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. It is best to avoid using contractions (e.g. you're, we're) in IELTS letters. Overall, seems worthy of Band 8.
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听力高分班的课越早上效果越好&听力语料库学习方法
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_4ae7ca990102e1r8.html
Jan 10th 2013, 16:26
有同学说自己没天赋，但努力学习了，结果分数不高。那么原因只有一个，方法不对。一定要和大家说，如果学习了，分数不高，那么说明自己方法有问题，必须找到老师上课。。否则是浪费时间。。如果上课能解决问题，请大家不要吝惜学费。还有就是，老师讲了，但是有些同学理解错了，所以也影响学习效果。
大家其实如果真的能够好好练习，确实能够提高的。。我个人觉得大家在听力复习方面走的弯路太多了。。
1. 建议大家早上听力高分班的课。。。
2. 语料库的方法必须对。。
我最生气很多人乱作剑桥系列，自己在家把题全做完了，根本不理解雅思听力怎么回事。。。如果能做出来个6.5也行，但是事实证明，很多人都是5.5啊，6啊，什么的。。大家为什么这么爱做剑桥呢？就不能自己分析听力问题在哪里，然后把自己有问题的地方好好加强一下吗？？？？？？？
1.
语料库的学习方法有问题
2.
剑桥只是做题，不做针对性练习。。
下面是语料库学习方法
雅思王听力语料库学习方法
环球雅思 王陆
我最不爱写东西，最近同学问的太多关于语料库的学习方法了。然后有同学建议我写一下，省的一个一个回答。我就写一下吧，写的不好，大家将就着看就行了。
（请齐辙老师不许挑我汉语毛病，否则我一定各种爆料，各种揍你，哈哈哈哈）。
雅思王听力语料库是一本学习雅思听力比较有帮助的词汇书。当当，亚马逊，卓越都有卖的。标着的图是2011的，但是基本买到的是2012的。
现在买到的就是2013版的啦。。。（大家别再问我在哪里买啦。。我对这些可不擅长）
目前有封面2011和2012的。
2011的必会内容
第6章
第7章
第9章
2012的必会内容（没找到2012封面的图啊）
第3章
第4章
第5章
2013的必会内容（没找到2012封面的图啊）
第3章
第4章
第5章
在这三章听写正确率到了95%以上之后，各位同学可以继续听写其它章节，这样听力分数提高更快。如果时间短，那么只能把这三章听写好。
任何事情都是有priority的，所以大家不用问我其它章节有没有必要。肯定是有必要的，但是大家如果来不及，就只能保证这几章了。
我们只需要听写横向听力就可以了，纵向听力不用练习，那是给雅思听力已经考到7分，又有时间准备，想到更高分数的同学准备。其他同学不用练习纵向听力。
听写方法
例如，封面2012 的第3章一共有9个小节。
各位同学听写第三章test paper
1，不能使用暂停键，直接听写，然后对照书改错。将错的地方抄写到第1遍的错词本上，然后背诵好。。。注意：直接听写下一个test
paper
2（各位同学不要一遍又一遍的听写同一个小节，想在当天达到90%正确率。。说实话，即使当天听写5,6遍到了90%，过几天还会忘的。所以不要这样浪费时间。。能快速的把总内容听写一遍才是关键）。
Test paper 2也是一样的听写，改错，抄写错词，然后背诵。
各位同学要尽量快些把整个345章听写完一遍。。（绝对不可以使用暂停键，到了第5章绝对跟不上）。
注意：很多同学问我几天听完三章。。我希望一天一章，但是很多同学做不到的。
最好：每天9个小节
其次：每天6个小节
再次：每天3个小节
大家量力而行。
我自己一天听写完整本书。哈哈哈。因为要给语料库每个版本的书挑录音问题。当然无论怎么挑，录音和文本的对应都会有问题。这是出版社也控制不了的，请大家谅解。就像剑桥雅思8第一套题Section
2的答案错误，正确答案应该是car park，但是剑桥的答案是car-park.呵呵，各位同学看看词典，car
park是常见的拼写。很多同学对答案还以为自己错了呢。剑桥雅思系列有一些听力答案方面的问题，相信很多同学都遇到过。因为剑桥是权威，所以我可不敢把他们的问题列出来。呵呵。毕竟，还是要在雅思圈里混的。
然后进行第二遍语料库的听写，然后将错误总结到第2遍错词本上。
然后进行第三遍语料库的听写，然后将错误总结到第3遍错词本上。
然后进行第四遍语料库的听写，然后将错误总结到第4遍错词本上。
然后进行第五遍语料库的听写，然后将错误总结到第5遍错词本上。
以此类推。。。。
多少遍我不在乎，我只要求95%以上。。。呵呵。。很过分吧。。。
如果只听写了1遍语料库，然后正确率就在60%多，肯定会影响分数的。
那么，在考试前一周，只需要复习自己最后一遍错词本，因为这些词是硬骨头，那么多遍都没有记下来，就说明。。。哈哈哈，咱们对这些词不敏感。。所以考前一定强化一下。。对大家一定有帮助。。
特别强调：如果各位同学想练习效果更好，可以使用加快速度的方式来练习
第一遍：1倍速度
第二遍：1.2倍速度
第三遍：1.4倍速度
（当然，第五章就不用这样了，现在1倍正常速度都写不出来呢。呵呵呵）
在这三章听写完之后。。
重点
2011的
第2章
第3章
2012的
第2章
第8章
想和各位同学说一下，不是每个人都是有毅力的，大家能做到多少就多少，不要太纠结。。我毅力也是特别差。。呵呵呵。我只是要求大家，我自己根本做不到的啦。。。。
最后，感谢Z小婷同学的语料库听写图片。。然后把各位同学夸我的微博也show off一下。。。。。。。。。
哈哈哈，祝各位同学雅思成功。。。
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_4ae7ca990102e1r8.html
Jan 10th 2013, 16:26
有同学说自己没天赋，但努力学习了，结果分数不高。那么原因只有一个，方法不对。一定要和大家说，如果学习了，分数不高，那么说明自己方法有问题，必须找到老师上课。。否则是浪费时间。。如果上课能解决问题，请大家不要吝惜学费。还有就是，老师讲了，但是有些同学理解错了，所以也影响学习效果。
大家其实如果真的能够好好练习，确实能够提高的。。我个人觉得大家在听力复习方面走的弯路太多了。。
1. 建议大家早上听力高分班的课。。。
2. 语料库的方法必须对。。
我最生气很多人乱作剑桥系列，自己在家把题全做完了，根本不理解雅思听力怎么回事。。。如果能做出来个6.5也行，但是事实证明，很多人都是5.5啊，6啊，什么的。。大家为什么这么爱做剑桥呢？就不能自己分析听力问题在哪里，然后把自己有问题的地方好好加强一下吗？？？？？？？
1.
语料库的学习方法有问题
2.
剑桥只是做题，不做针对性练习。。
下面是语料库学习方法
雅思王听力语料库学习方法
环球雅思 王陆
我最不爱写东西，最近同学问的太多关于语料库的学习方法了。然后有同学建议我写一下，省的一个一个回答。我就写一下吧，写的不好，大家将就着看就行了。
（请齐辙老师不许挑我汉语毛病，否则我一定各种爆料，各种揍你，哈哈哈哈）。
雅思王听力语料库是一本学习雅思听力比较有帮助的词汇书。当当，亚马逊，卓越都有卖的。标着的图是2011的，但是基本买到的是2012的。
现在买到的就是2013版的啦。。。（大家别再问我在哪里买啦。。我对这些可不擅长）
目前有封面2011和2012的。
2011的必会内容
第6章
第7章
第9章
2012的必会内容（没找到2012封面的图啊）
第3章
第4章
第5章
2013的必会内容（没找到2012封面的图啊）
第3章
第4章
第5章
在这三章听写正确率到了95%以上之后，各位同学可以继续听写其它章节，这样听力分数提高更快。如果时间短，那么只能把这三章听写好。
任何事情都是有priority的，所以大家不用问我其它章节有没有必要。肯定是有必要的，但是大家如果来不及，就只能保证这几章了。
我们只需要听写横向听力就可以了，纵向听力不用练习，那是给雅思听力已经考到7分，又有时间准备，想到更高分数的同学准备。其他同学不用练习纵向听力。
听写方法
例如，封面2012 的第3章一共有9个小节。
各位同学听写第三章test paper
1，不能使用暂停键，直接听写，然后对照书改错。将错的地方抄写到第1遍的错词本上，然后背诵好。。。注意：直接听写下一个test
paper
2（各位同学不要一遍又一遍的听写同一个小节，想在当天达到90%正确率。。说实话，即使当天听写5,6遍到了90%，过几天还会忘的。所以不要这样浪费时间。。能快速的把总内容听写一遍才是关键）。
Test paper 2也是一样的听写，改错，抄写错词，然后背诵。
各位同学要尽量快些把整个345章听写完一遍。。（绝对不可以使用暂停键，到了第5章绝对跟不上）。
注意：很多同学问我几天听完三章。。我希望一天一章，但是很多同学做不到的。
最好：每天9个小节
其次：每天6个小节
再次：每天3个小节
大家量力而行。
我自己一天听写完整本书。哈哈哈。因为要给语料库每个版本的书挑录音问题。当然无论怎么挑，录音和文本的对应都会有问题。这是出版社也控制不了的，请大家谅解。就像剑桥雅思8第一套题Section
2的答案错误，正确答案应该是car park，但是剑桥的答案是car-park.呵呵，各位同学看看词典，car
park是常见的拼写。很多同学对答案还以为自己错了呢。剑桥雅思系列有一些听力答案方面的问题，相信很多同学都遇到过。因为剑桥是权威，所以我可不敢把他们的问题列出来。呵呵。毕竟，还是要在雅思圈里混的。
然后进行第二遍语料库的听写，然后将错误总结到第2遍错词本上。
然后进行第三遍语料库的听写，然后将错误总结到第3遍错词本上。
然后进行第四遍语料库的听写，然后将错误总结到第4遍错词本上。
然后进行第五遍语料库的听写，然后将错误总结到第5遍错词本上。
以此类推。。。。
多少遍我不在乎，我只要求95%以上。。。呵呵。。很过分吧。。。
如果只听写了1遍语料库，然后正确率就在60%多，肯定会影响分数的。
那么，在考试前一周，只需要复习自己最后一遍错词本，因为这些词是硬骨头，那么多遍都没有记下来，就说明。。。哈哈哈，咱们对这些词不敏感。。所以考前一定强化一下。。对大家一定有帮助。。
特别强调：如果各位同学想练习效果更好，可以使用加快速度的方式来练习
第一遍：1倍速度
第二遍：1.2倍速度
第三遍：1.4倍速度
（当然，第五章就不用这样了，现在1倍正常速度都写不出来呢。呵呵呵）
在这三章听写完之后。。
重点
2011的
第2章
第3章
2012的
第2章
第8章
想和各位同学说一下，不是每个人都是有毅力的，大家能做到多少就多少，不要太纠结。。我毅力也是特别差。。呵呵呵。我只是要求大家，我自己根本做不到的啦。。。。
最后，感谢Z小婷同学的语料库听写图片。。然后把各位同学夸我的微博也show off一下。。。。。。。。。
哈哈哈，祝各位同学雅思成功。。。
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: Student success: how Sainattee passed the IELTS test with flying colours
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Student success: how Sainattee passed the IELTS test with flying colours
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Jan 10th 2013, 10:30
What you're about to read is a very inspiring story. It began in October 2012, when Kevin and Sainattee H, a family living in Thailand, needed to prepare for the IELTS test to move to Australia.
Kevin spoke English all his life, but his wife Sainattee, who is Thai, never had formal training in English after finishing high school. She learned English all by herself while working in the hospitality industry in Thailand, and it was fine for everyday use – but taking a formal English test was quite a scary prospect.
Looking for IELTS materials to help him coach Sainattee, Kevin came across IELTS-Blog.com and subscribed to our free daily tips. A couple of weeks later he decided to put his trust into our book
Ace the IELTS – and never regretted this step, because… this book helped him prepare his wife and just one month later she passed IELTS "in one go, with flying colours" – those are his own words!
Here is what Kevin says about their IELTS journey:
"I wanted to write to you to thank you for all the great work and effort you are doing by providing all these tools, tips and recommendations available for people who have to prepare for their IELTS test.
For myself the target score was never in doubt but for my wife who is Thai this was a very daunting target to achieve. But thanks to all your collateral, recommendations and book we bought she was able to pass the test in one go.
Although her English is very good for a daily conversation use, practising it in test situations is a completely different thing. She learned English all by herself after she left high school by working in translation offices and hotel receptions, as English was at that time only taught on a very basis level in Thai public schools. When I met her many years ago her English was already quite good and she was not shy to use it in daily conversations. But then to raise the level of her English knowledge up to the next level to be able to use it in a real test situation I was not sure if she could handle the stress of the IELTS test.
But thanks to your book, test samples and other collateral and my guidance she nailed it in one go. My wife has also learned a lot about English language grammar and structure thanks to your book and we have asked our daughter to use it as a guide to improve her English writing skills.
So there you go, a big thank you from 2 happy campers and I will recommend your collateral, books, sample tests and recommendations to anybody I know.
There is a lot of IELTS clutter out there, but your site captures all the relevant and required tools to pass the test so I think this should be known to those who have to take the test."
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Jan 10th 2013, 10:30
What you're about to read is a very inspiring story. It began in October 2012, when Kevin and Sainattee H, a family living in Thailand, needed to prepare for the IELTS test to move to Australia.
Kevin spoke English all his life, but his wife Sainattee, who is Thai, never had formal training in English after finishing high school. She learned English all by herself while working in the hospitality industry in Thailand, and it was fine for everyday use – but taking a formal English test was quite a scary prospect.
Looking for IELTS materials to help him coach Sainattee, Kevin came across IELTS-Blog.com and subscribed to our free daily tips. A couple of weeks later he decided to put his trust into our book
Ace the IELTS – and never regretted this step, because… this book helped him prepare his wife and just one month later she passed IELTS "in one go, with flying colours" – those are his own words!
Here is what Kevin says about their IELTS journey:
"I wanted to write to you to thank you for all the great work and effort you are doing by providing all these tools, tips and recommendations available for people who have to prepare for their IELTS test.
For myself the target score was never in doubt but for my wife who is Thai this was a very daunting target to achieve. But thanks to all your collateral, recommendations and book we bought she was able to pass the test in one go.
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IELTS-Blog: IELTS Speaking test in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – January 2013
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- IELTS Speaking test in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – January 2013
IELTS Speaking test in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – January 2013
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These questions were shared by A who recently took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Are people in your country using mobile phones often?
- When did you get your first mobile phone?
- Do you prefer to call or to message your friends? Why?
- Do you think people should turn their cell phones on silent in public places? Why?
- Please describe your hometown.
- What is interesting in your hometown?
- Are you planning to stay or go back to your hometown in the future?
Cue Card
If you were given a chance to do an unusual job, what job would it be? Please say:
- Why do you think it is an unusual job?
- Where did you find out about it?
- What is so interesting about this job?
Discussion
- Is it important to have a retirement age?
- Is a part time job in your country supported by schools?
- Does government have the right to impose a particular number of workers on a company?
- In what way students are guided to choose their career?
- How do you decide what course or degree will suit you?
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IELTS Speaking test in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – January 2013
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Jan 9th 2013, 10:30
These questions were shared by A who recently took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Are people in your country using mobile phones often?
- When did you get your first mobile phone?
- Do you prefer to call or to message your friends? Why?
- Do you think people should turn their cell phones on silent in public places? Why?
- Please describe your hometown.
- What is interesting in your hometown?
- Are you planning to stay or go back to your hometown in the future?
Cue Card
If you were given a chance to do an unusual job, what job would it be? Please say:
- Why do you think it is an unusual job?
- Where did you find out about it?
- What is so interesting about this job?
Discussion
- Is it important to have a retirement age?
- Is a part time job in your country supported by schools?
- Does government have the right to impose a particular number of workers on a company?
- In what way students are guided to choose their career?
- How do you decide what course or degree will suit you?
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS Report, topic: Line graph describing the consumption of fish and meat
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- IELTS Report, topic: Line graph describing the consumption of fish and meat
IELTS Report, topic: Line graph describing the consumption of fish and meat
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Jan 8th 2013, 10:30
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The graph illustrates the quantities of fish and different kinds of meats consumed in a European country between the time period of 1979 and 2004. Over this span of 25 years, the consumption of beef, lamb and fish have all decreased while the consumption of chicken has dramatically risen.
The biggest consumption in 1979 was beef (about 220 grams per person was consumed every week) while the lowest consumption in 1979 was fish (around 60 gram per week was consumed by a person). The amount of fish which was eaten has remained almost constant at about 50 grams from 1979 and 2004. The trends of beef and lamb consumption were similar, with decreases in amount in between the years. While beef consumption had declined from over 200 grams per person per week to around 100 grams during 25 years, lamb's was starting 150 grams to approximately 50 grams at the same period.
In contrast, chicken consumption had grown up gradually to year of 194, reaching a peak at 250grams per person every week in between 1994 and 2004.
This report covers the requirements of the task. The main trends and features were sufficiently developed. The candidate has arranged ideas coherently, though at times they report data in a repetitive way. The range of vocabulary is adequate. There are a few errors in grammar and word choice (mouse over the underlined words shows suggestions for improvement). Overall, this task response meets the expectations and seems good enough to achieve Band 7.
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IELTS Report, topic: Line graph describing the consumption of fish and meat
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Jan 8th 2013, 10:30
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The graph illustrates the quantities of fish and different kinds of meats consumed in a European country between the time period of 1979 and 2004. Over this span of 25 years, the consumption of beef, lamb and fish have all decreased while the consumption of chicken has dramatically risen.
The biggest consumption in 1979 was beef (about 220 grams per person was consumed every week) while the lowest consumption in 1979 was fish (around 60 gram per week was consumed by a person). The amount of fish which was eaten has remained almost constant at about 50 grams from 1979 and 2004. The trends of beef and lamb consumption were similar, with decreases in amount in between the years. While beef consumption had declined from over 200 grams per person per week to around 100 grams during 25 years, lamb's was starting 150 grams to approximately 50 grams at the same period.
In contrast, chicken consumption had grown up gradually to year of 194, reaching a peak at 250grams per person every week in between 1994 and 2004.
This report covers the requirements of the task. The main trends and features were sufficiently developed. The candidate has arranged ideas coherently, though at times they report data in a repetitive way. The range of vocabulary is adequate. There are a few errors in grammar and word choice (mouse over the underlined words shows suggestions for improvement). Overall, this task response meets the expectations and seems good enough to achieve Band 7.
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Monday, January 7, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS Results competition winners in December 2012
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IELTS Results competition winners in December 2012
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Jan 7th 2013, 10:30
Traditionally, December isn't a very busy month, but still we received many IELTS results of people wanting to participate in our monthly competition. We're proud to announce the 10 winners who got the scores of their dreams and had one more achievement to close 2012 with!
What a truly international group they are:
Academic Module – 1st place
Josephine Omoaregba from Nigeria, Overall Band 8.5 (with Band 9 in Speaking)
Academic Module – 2nd place
Alissa Star Reyes from the Philippines, Overall Band 8
Artyom Skrobov from Russia, Overall Band 8
Academic Module – 3rd place
Diyora Abdurakhmanova from Uzbekistan, Overall Band 7.5
Tram Nguyen from Vietnam, Overall Band 7.5
Vineet Prasad Oommen from India, Overall Band 7.5
General Training Module – 1st place
Wai Aung from Myanmar, Overall Band 8.5 (with Band 9 in Reading)
Tram Nguyen from Vietnam, Overall Band 8.5 (with Band 9 in Listening and Reading)
General Training Module – 2nd place
Senthil Sarangapani from India, Overall Band 8
General Training Module – 3rd place
Vijay Mann from India, Overall Band 7
Congratulations to the winners! What a way to end 2012. To help you celebrate, 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 – to keep our tradition of many years to help other test takers 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.
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IELTS Results competition winners in December 2012
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Jan 7th 2013, 10:30
Traditionally, December isn't a very busy month, but still we received many IELTS results of people wanting to participate in our monthly competition. We're proud to announce the 10 winners who got the scores of their dreams and had one more achievement to close 2012 with!
What a truly international group they are:
Academic Module – 1st place
Josephine Omoaregba from Nigeria, Overall Band 8.5 (with Band 9 in Speaking)
Academic Module – 2nd place
Alissa Star Reyes from the Philippines, Overall Band 8
Artyom Skrobov from Russia, Overall Band 8
Academic Module – 3rd place
Diyora Abdurakhmanova from Uzbekistan, Overall Band 7.5
Tram Nguyen from Vietnam, Overall Band 7.5
Vineet Prasad Oommen from India, Overall Band 7.5
General Training Module – 1st place
Wai Aung from Myanmar, Overall Band 8.5 (with Band 9 in Reading)
Tram Nguyen from Vietnam, Overall Band 8.5 (with Band 9 in Listening and Reading)
General Training Module – 2nd place
Senthil Sarangapani from India, Overall Band 8
General Training Module – 3rd place
Vijay Mann from India, Overall Band 7
Congratulations to the winners! What a way to end 2012. To help you celebrate, 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 – to keep our tradition of many years to help other test takers 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-Blog: IELTS Speaking test in Canada – December 2012
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IELTS Speaking test in Canada – December 2012
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Jan 5th 2013, 05:29
The topics below were shared by S who took the IELTS test in Canada recently.
Speaking test
Interview
- What your full name?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you like your job? Why?
- Did you have any difficulties in getting this job?
- Did color matter to you when you were a child?
- Does color matter now when you buy things?
- Is there a color you don't like to use in your home?
- Do you watch TV? Which program did you last watch on TV?
- Do you like to watch TV alone or with someone? Why?
Cue Card
Describe an advertisement that you have seen recently. Please say
- What was the product in the advertisement?
- What was the importance of the advertisement to you?
- What did you like about it the most?
Discussion
- What do you think about advertisements aiming at children?
- What do you think about companies spending a lot of money to advertise their products?
- Should only good-looking people be in advertisements?
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IELTS Speaking test in Canada – December 2012
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Jan 5th 2013, 05:29
The topics below were shared by S who took the IELTS test in Canada recently.
Speaking test
Interview
- What your full name?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you like your job? Why?
- Did you have any difficulties in getting this job?
- Did color matter to you when you were a child?
- Does color matter now when you buy things?
- Is there a color you don't like to use in your home?
- Do you watch TV? Which program did you last watch on TV?
- Do you like to watch TV alone or with someone? Why?
Cue Card
Describe an advertisement that you have seen recently. Please say
- What was the product in the advertisement?
- What was the importance of the advertisement to you?
- What did you like about it the most?
Discussion
- What do you think about advertisements aiming at children?
- What do you think about companies spending a lot of money to advertise their products?
- Should only good-looking people be in advertisements?
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IELTS-Blog: IELTS Sample Reports of Band 7
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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
IELTS writing – sample report 6
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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Jan 3rd 2013, 12:29
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
IELTS writing – sample report 6
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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Thursday, January 3, 2013
IELTS preparation with e-englishteacher.com: IELTS e-books and downloads launched – Download your copies today
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IELTS e-books and downloads to help you prepare for the IELTS Writing test
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The IELTS downloads are free and include the most common types of IELTS Writing question, together with tips for the IELTS Writing test.
The IELTS e-books include sample answers written by some of our IELTS tutors, exercises to help you understand how to answer IELTS Writing tasks, and more tips for the IELTS Writing test.
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The standard version of each IELTS e-book is over 40 pages long and will provide you with several hours of useful and engaging IELTS preparation. The premium version of each e-book also includes an online IELTS Writing task and detailed feedback on your writing from one of our IELTS tutors.
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IELTS-Blog: IELTS report, topic: Double line graph describing the birth rate in China and the USA
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IELTS report, topic: Double line graph describing the birth rate in China and the USA
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Jan 3rd 2013, 12:27
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below compares the changes in the birth rates of China and the USA between 1920 and 2000.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The graph demonstrated some striking similarities between the Chinese and the US birth rates from 1920 to 2000. Both countries experienced considerable fluctuations in the similar period with some lows during the 1940s and some highs during the 1930s.
The birth rates in China rose from 10% in 1920 to 15% in 1935. Later, the figure plunged to a low of 5% in the 1940s and was followed by an exponential growth to the peak of 20% in 1950. Next, the fertility rate dropped sharply to 8% in the following five years. Finally, the figure declined gradually to 3% during the latter half of the century.
Meanwhile, the US had similar birth rate of 12% to that of China in 1920. The figure fluctuated in between 12% and 14% during 1920s and 1930s until it hit a low of 4% in 1945. Five years later, the birth rate reached a peak at 15% in 1950 but it made a steady fall to the final figure of around 7% in 2000.
This report covers the requirements of the task. The main trends / features were sufficiently developed. The candidate has arranged ideas coherently, though the use of linking words can be improved. The range of vocabulary is adequate. There are a few errors in grammar and word choice, and one instance of inaccurate data. Overall, the task response meets the expectations and seems good enough to achieve Band 7.
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IELTS report, topic: Double line graph describing the birth rate in China and the USA
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Jan 3rd 2013, 12:27
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below compares the changes in the birth rates of China and the USA between 1920 and 2000.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The graph demonstrated some striking similarities between the Chinese and the US birth rates from 1920 to 2000. Both countries experienced considerable fluctuations in the similar period with some lows during the 1940s and some highs during the 1930s.
The birth rates in China rose from 10% in 1920 to 15% in 1935. Later, the figure plunged to a low of 5% in the 1940s and was followed by an exponential growth to the peak of 20% in 1950. Next, the fertility rate dropped sharply to 8% in the following five years. Finally, the figure declined gradually to 3% during the latter half of the century.
Meanwhile, the US had similar birth rate of 12% to that of China in 1920. The figure fluctuated in between 12% and 14% during 1920s and 1930s until it hit a low of 4% in 1945. Five years later, the birth rate reached a peak at 15% in 1950 but it made a steady fall to the final figure of around 7% in 2000.
This report covers the requirements of the task. The main trends / features were sufficiently developed. The candidate has arranged ideas coherently, though the use of linking words can be improved. The range of vocabulary is adequate. There are a few errors in grammar and word choice, and one instance of inaccurate data. Overall, the task response meets the expectations and seems good enough to achieve Band 7.
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Wednesday, January 2, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS test in Pakistan and the UK – December 2012 (Academic Module)
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IELTS test in Pakistan and the UK – December 2012 (Academic Module)
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Jan 2nd 2013, 10:30
The following IELTS exam update was shared by our friends from Pakistan and the UK:
Listening test
Section 1. About international express post.
Section 2. A description of a tour in some country.
Section 3. Don't remember.
Section 4. About a new tire recycling system.
Reading test
Passage 1. A research on how to improve bad behavior of students.
Passage 2. About the man that knows everything.
Passage 3. Introduction of 7-day working week in the USA by communists and the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
There were 3 pie charts showing percentage of profits of six companies in 1999, 2002 and 2009. Two companies had an upward trend, two had a downward trend and one remained stable.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays students find it hard to study at university compared to school studies. Why is this happening? What is the solution to this problem?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- What do you do for work?
- How many entertaining spots do you know?
- Is there any entertaining spot close to where you live?
- What was the last and recent place you have visited?
- What do you do in you leisure time?
Cue Card
Talk about a sport in your country. Please say
- What sport is it?
- Is it well developed in your country?
- What is the most popular sport there? Why?
Discussion
- Do you play or watch any game by yourself?
- What sports are shown on different TV channels in Pakistan?
- Why does cricket have a higher coverage than hockey in Pakistan?
- Is there any possibility that TV channels will show more sports in future?
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IELTS test in Pakistan and the UK – December 2012 (Academic Module)
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Jan 2nd 2013, 10:30
The following IELTS exam update was shared by our friends from Pakistan and the UK:
Listening test
Section 1. About international express post.
Section 2. A description of a tour in some country.
Section 3. Don't remember.
Section 4. About a new tire recycling system.
Reading test
Passage 1. A research on how to improve bad behavior of students.
Passage 2. About the man that knows everything.
Passage 3. Introduction of 7-day working week in the USA by communists and the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
There were 3 pie charts showing percentage of profits of six companies in 1999, 2002 and 2009. Two companies had an upward trend, two had a downward trend and one remained stable.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays students find it hard to study at university compared to school studies. Why is this happening? What is the solution to this problem?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- What do you do for work?
- How many entertaining spots do you know?
- Is there any entertaining spot close to where you live?
- What was the last and recent place you have visited?
- What do you do in you leisure time?
Cue Card
Talk about a sport in your country. Please say
- What sport is it?
- Is it well developed in your country?
- What is the most popular sport there? Why?
Discussion
- Do you play or watch any game by yourself?
- What sports are shown on different TV channels in Pakistan?
- Why does cricket have a higher coverage than hockey in Pakistan?
- Is there any possibility that TV channels will show more sports in future?
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
IELTS-Blog: IELTS Speaking test in Philippines – December 2012
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IELTS Speaking test in Philippines – December 2012
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Jan 1st 2013, 11:06
The Speaking topics below were shared by V after an IELTS exam in the Philippines:
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Do you like to talk on the phone or to send messages? Why?
- Do you study or work?
- What was your major?
- What kind of work are you looking for at the moment?
- How do you usually celebrate your birthday?
- Tell me about your birthday that was the most meaningful to you.
- Do your friends always remember your birthday?
Cue Card
Describe a situation where you had to be very polite. Please say
- What was the situation?
- Why did you have to be polite?
- What did you do to be polite?
Discussion
- Is being honest always good?
- Tell me in what kind of situation being honest is not a good thing?
- Why would we teach children not to be honest?
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IELTS Speaking test in Philippines – December 2012
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Jan 1st 2013, 11:06
The Speaking topics below were shared by V after an IELTS exam in the Philippines:
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Do you like to talk on the phone or to send messages? Why?
- Do you study or work?
- What was your major?
- What kind of work are you looking for at the moment?
- How do you usually celebrate your birthday?
- Tell me about your birthday that was the most meaningful to you.
- Do your friends always remember your birthday?
Cue Card
Describe a situation where you had to be very polite. Please say
- What was the situation?
- Why did you have to be polite?
- What did you do to be polite?
Discussion
- Is being honest always good?
- Tell me in what kind of situation being honest is not a good thing?
- Why would we teach children not to be honest?
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