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Number of Parts
IELTS Listening
Time:
Questions: Sections:
The Listening Module is recorded on a CD. Each conversation is played ONCE only. Accents: A range of English accents and dialects are used.
IELTS Listening
y multiple choice y short-answer questions y sentence completion y notes/summary/diagram/flow-chart/ table completion y labelling a diagram which has numbered parts
y matching
IELTS Listening
IELTS Listening
Where shall we go this evening?
A) B) C) D) cafe karaoke cinema The British Council
Useful hints
IELTS Listening
Useful hints Predict likely answers e.g., Manchester United 2 Arsenal ____
IELTS Listening
IELTS Listening
Avoiding common mistakes 90 / ninety pounds NOT 90 or 90 (in) 2 weeks (time) NOT 2 week Useful information TRUE / T NOT informations NOT
IELTS Reading
60 minutes 40 questions
y multiple choice
y fill the gap in sentence / table y choosing from a heading bank for identified paragraphs/sections of the text y identification of writers views/claims - yes, no or not given y identification of information in the text - yes, no or not given/ - true, false or not given
YES questions agree with the writer; good knowledge of synonyms is very helpful. NO questions state the opposite of what is stated in the passage. In NOT GIVEN questions, you cannot find any information in the passage that is related to the question.
IELTS Reading
Useful hints
Read the question first. Read the question carefully. Look for specific evidence. Look for synonyms of key words. Dont worry about unknown words.
IELTS Writing
60 minutes. 2. Task 1 20 mins. Task 1 at least 150 words. Task 2 at least 250 words.
Word Limit:
Arrange the information, from general to specific e.g paragraph 1: general trends paragraph 2: striking features Think of synonyms for the introduction Think of a conclusion
IELTS - Writing
Useful hints
Planning
Firstly, and perhaps most However, it is also true to say that importantly,.
All in all, it is my firm belief that
It went up !
rise ? Remember to use the correct form. e.g., verb = improve. noun = ?
Para 1: Generally company A made the lowest profits, slightly above $20,000 in quarters 1 and 2. Firm C always made profits of around $45,000, and usually had the highest profits of the three companies. Firm B was always between the other two firms, with profits of almost always just over $30,000.
Task Fulfilment Coherence & Cohesion Vocabulary & Sentence Structure Arguments, Ideas & Evidence Communicative Quality Vocabulary & Sentence Structure
Task 2:
IELTS Writing
To score a 6
irrelevant / inaccurate in MINOR details. Message can be followed throughout. Errors are only slightly intrusive. Writing is relevant, appropriate & accurate. Message can generally be followed with ease. Only occasional, non-intrusive errors.
To score a 7
IELTS Speaking
Interview length:
11 - 14 minutes. 3
Part 2
- Your Talk
(4 mins)
Part 3
- Extended Discussion
(3 - 5 mins)
IELTS Speaking
What
hear?
- Fluency & Coherence - Lexical Resource - Grammatical range and accuracy - Pronunciation
IELTS Speaking
To score a 5
Relies on repetition, self-correction and / or slow speech. Limited flexibility. Basic sentences accurate. Complex sentences have errors.
To score a 6 Willing to produce long turns. Vocabulary may be inappropriate but meaning is clear. Can be understood with occasional strain. To score a 7 Produces long turns without noticeable effort. Uses less common and idiomatic terms. Uses a range of stress / intonation to convey meaning.
IELTS Speaking
Part 1 3-4 minutes
General Topics
What is your job? What do you study and why? Tell me about your family What is your hometown like?
Keep talking!
Not rehearsed!
IELTS Speaking
1minute to read the card and make notes 2 minutes to talk about the topic Use the note taking time to think of vocabulary, grammar, organise your thoughts Use your notes in the presentation to help remember vocabulary, grammar, content
IELTS Speaking
Part 2 3-4 minutes Short Presentation
Describe a memorable event in your life You should say: when the event took place where the event took place what happened exactly and explain why this event was memorable for you
Keep talking!
IELTS Speaking
Part 2 3-4 minutes Short Presentation
Demonstration
IELTS Speaking
You are now going to practise part 2 of the speaking: 1. Find one partner, the person next to you. 2. One person is A, one person is B. A is speaking first. 3. Planning/preparation practice, A and B do this. 4. B listen to A speak for two minutes. 5. B give A some feedback on fluency, vocabulary, any silence.
IELTS Speaking
Part 2 3-4 minutes Short Presentation
Describe a book which has made a strong impression on you You should say: what kind of book it was when you read it what the book was about and explain why this book made such an impression on you Show what you
know!
IELTS Speaking
Now B is going to practise part 2 of the speaking: 1. Planning/preparation practice, A and B do this. 2. A listen to B speak for two minutes 3. A give B some feedback on fluency, vocabulary, any silence.
IELTS Speaking
Part 2 3-4 minutes Short Presentation
Describe a very important period in your life so far You should say: when this was what happened in that period what other people were involved and explain why you think it was so important for you
Show what you know!
IELTS Speaking
Part 3 3-4 Extended Discussion minutes What is an important festival in your country?
What type of national events do Vietnamese papers report on? How do you think festivals will change in the future?
Keep calm!
Keep going!
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