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IELTS
TITHI FLORENCE D’COSTA
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYATEM
WHAT IS IELTS?????
IELTS, or International English Language Testing System, is an international standardised test of English language proficiency.
IELTS is the world's leading test of English for higher education, immigration and employment.
It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd, and was established in 1989.
WHY IT IS HELPFUL??????
IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British,
Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South
African academic institutions, over 3,000
academic institutions in the United States, and
various professional organisations. It is also a
requirement for immigration to Australia,
New Zealand and Canada
TYPES.....
IELTS EXAM
GENERAL ACADEMIC
EACH SECTION.....
Reading.....
The reading test is considered by many to be the most
difficult part of IELTS.
You have to read 3 long sections, each with multiple
paragraphs, and answer 40 questions (13 to 14 per
section).
No extra time is given at the end to transfer your answers
to the answer sheet.
Answer all questions. There is no negative marking for
incorrect answers.
The most important thing to understand is that the test does NOT assess your
comprehension of the paragraphs. It does NOT test how well you have
understood the passage. It tests specific skills called Scanning and Skimming.
Scanning is what one does, for example, when looking for a phone number in a directory. You know the specific information you are looking for and you go down the page quickly to find it.
This technique is used when answering questions such as multiple-choice and matching.
You scan the passage to quickly find the information mentioned in the question. Once you find it, you get the answer from the passage and write it against the question.
Skimming refers to reading a paragraph QUICKLY to get an idea of what it is about, without trying to understand its details.
This technique is part of the initial reading. (It can be modified (reading a little slower) to answer "Provide headings for the paragraphs" ,
Question: "In which paragraph does this information appear in the text?" and "Author's views" type of questions.
SCANNING SKIMMIN
Some important reading tips....
first read all the questions quickly to get an idea of what type of information
is required and whether scanning or skimming (or a combination of the two) is
called for. As you read the questions, use a pencil to underline important
information such as dates, places and names.
Once you are through with reading all the questions, skim over the text and
underline / mark important parts. If you see any information relating to the
questions, mark it straight away. You may even be able to answer some
questions as you read.
Answer the questions one by one with the help of the underlined parts of the
text. Having read the text once, you will find it easy to find specific
information by scanning.
As soon as you find an answer, write it against the question on the question
paper because you will not get extra time to transfer your answer to the
answer sheet.
Question pattern of reading test
Multiple choice
Short-answer questions
Sentence completion
Notes/ summary/ diagram/ flow chart/ table completion
Choosing from a "heading bank" for identified
paragraphs/ sections of the text
Identification of writer's views / attitudes/ claims
Classification
Matching lists / phrases
Writing...
Time: 20-25 minutes
Usually three things asked in the
task 1 & you have to write a
paragraph about 150 words:
1. Object (eg. a cycle is shown &
various parts are labelled)
2. Process (eg. the various ways in
which solar energy is used)
3. Data; (graphs of all types eg.
line graph, bar graph, pie
charts, tables etc)
Time: 40 minutes
In task 2 you have to write an essay near about 200 to 250 words which asks you to present an argument for or against of the topic. A suggested structure for writing is:
1. Introduce the topic and state your stand, whether you agree or disagree.
2. Give arguments in support of your viewpoint supported by relevant examples. You have to write three things: General trend, Comparisons, differences.
3. State the contrary viewpoint and give reasons why you don't agree with it.
4. Conclude with a short concluding paragraph.
5. If there is time left at the end, revise your answers and correct any spelling or grammatical mistakes.
TASK - 1 TASK - 2
PIE CHART
BAR CHART
LINE CHART
PICTURE REPRESENTATION
Types of graph
VOCABULARY OF WRITING CHARTS
Nouns Verbs Phrases Adverbs Adjectives
a rise
an increase
a surge
a growth
a peak
a fluctuation
a variation
a period of
stability
a plateau
a fall
a decrease
a decline
a dip
to rise
to increase
to surge
to grow
to peak
to skyrocket
to fluctuate
to vary
to fall
to decrease
to decline
to dip
to dive
to plunge
to show an upward trend
to show a downward trend
to hit the highest point
to hit the lowest point
to reach a peak
to show some fluctuation
to fluctuate wildly
to remain stable
to remain static
to remain unchanged
to stay constant
to reach a plateau
to level off
to flatten out
the highest
the lowest
the second highest
the third highest
compared to
compared with
relative to
sharply
suddenly
rapidly
abruptly
dramatically
significantly
steadily
considerably
markedly
slightly
gently
gradually
wildly
sharp
sudden
rapid
abrupt
dramatic
steep
significant
steady
considerable
marked
slight
gentle
gradual
Essay present an organized argument that is supported by examples. In your IELTS essay your exam mark will be looking for.....
Organized structure with clearly define paragraph
Coherent sentences that link together using linking
phrases
A clear thesis that clearly answer the essay question
Real life examples that support the argument
A clear introduction & conclusion
Adherence to length requirement( minimum 250
words)
Paragraph 1- INTRODUCTION
• Sentence 1: background information
• Sentence 2: detail background statement
• Sentence 3: thesis
• Sentence 4: outline the sentence
Paragraph 2 – First supporting paragraph
Sentence 1: topic sentence
Sentence 2: examples
Sentence 3: discussion
Sentence 4: conclusion
Paragraph 3 – Second supporting paragraph
Sentence 1: topic sentence
Sentence 2: examples
Sentence 3: discussion
Sentence 4: conclusion
Paragraph 4 – Conclusion
Sentence 1: summery
Sentence 2: restatement of thesis
Sentence 3: prediction or recommendation
FORMET OF ESSAY WRITING
Understanding the meaning of an essay question is essential to writing a solid essay is essential to writing a solid essay in response. For all essay question, you should first pinpoint these 3 attributes:
1. Scope
2. Keywords
3. Instruction words
ANALYSING TASK 2 ESSAYQUESTIONS
Scope: Scope involves the topic that can & cannot be include in your
written response. In this example essay question, the scope is
‘technology’ & ‘education’ related topics. We cannot write anything
outside of this scope. We should write our essay’s intro, body,
conclusion & examples relation with the scope.
Keywords: keywords are the words in the question which tell us how the
various ideas relate together. Here we see the phrase ‘increasingly
prevalent’. What does this tell us about the technology? We also see ‘
completely replace’. What is the connection? To write the essay we
should think first about the keywords how the connect with the topic
making examples & finally put your thought into words.
DISCUSSION OF A SAMPLE QUESTION TASK 2
Technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the world today. Given time, technology
will completely replace the teacher in the classroom. Do you agree or disagree with this
statement?
Instruction word: finally we need to locate the instruction words. Where is the question telling us to do something? Here:
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
to answer this question properly we must answer it concisely & directly. To do this we must use a thesis.
Thesis: An essay’s thesis is the most important sentence in the entire essay. Because it is the sentence that states our opinion in relation to what is being asked of us by the essay question. Thus. In the example question above our thesis can only be one of two thing:
It is agree that technology will replace teachers in the classroom?
Or
It is not agree that technology will replace teachers in the classroom?
Prepare sample answer in our mind, point out what are you going to write in each paragraph.
Use few fords from essay question, try to vary your vocabulary as much as you can
Try to give relevant examples.
DISCUSSION OF A SAMPLE
QUESTION TASK 2
Technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the world today. Given time, technology
will completely replace the teacher in the classroom. Do you agree or disagree with this
statement?
Listening tips....
The questions are in SETS and you hear tape recording for one set at a time.
Glance through the SET of questions for which you will be hearing the tape.
Read the questions & find out what SPECIFIC information is required (name, place, date, number etc)
Circle key words (Clue/trigger words)
When the tape plays listen intently when you think your specific information will come.
In each section they will give you some time to recheck the answer & read out the question try to read the question on that time that will very helpful to find the answer later when the tape start
Speaking....
The test consists of three parts. In Part 1 the candidate answers general questions about themselves,
their homes/ families, their jobs/studies, their interests, and a range of similar familiar topic areas. This part lasts between four and five minutes.
In Part 2 the candidate is given a verbal prompt on a card and is asked to talk on a particular topic. The candidate has one minute to prepare before speaking at length, for between one and two minutes. The examiner then asks one or two rounding-off questions.
In Part 3 the examiner and candidate engage in a discussion of more abstract issues and concepts which are thematically linked to the topic prompt in Part 2. The discussion lasts between four and five minutes.
All materials are taken from British council study
material, IELTS Cambridge book.
THANK YOU
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