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Re: How can I be successful with all the question types of IELTS reading?
We have a number of practice reading 'mini tests' in the 'Reading' section.
Do you know all the different IELTS reading question types? If not have a look here.
We just added a new question try this one.
Of course, if you want a lot of practice reading tests, you might consider enrolling at www.scottsenglish.com
Re: IELTS Academic Task 1: Essential Vocabulary (Graphs)
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Once you have attempted writing the first two paragraphs, check the sample.
Note: before reading our answer, you should try to write your own using the information above. Once you have tried to write your own, read the first 2 paragraphs of our Task 1 response below:
It can be seen that from 2010 to 2012 there was a steady fall in the number of students studying full-time. However, from 2012 to 2013 there was a dramatic increase in full-time student numbers - rising from around 5 to 60. From this point, a significant fall to 40 followed by a slight increase can be seen. The downward trend is expected to continue, with numbers falling from 60 in 2013 to 15 by 2018. There will be a strong recovery from 2018 to 2019 with numbers rising to 50 and this number will remain stable until 2020.
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Re: How do we improve your vocabulary?
We have some excellent practice tools at www.scottsenglishplus.com which will help you improve at listening and note taking.
Also, have a look here for some practical tips to increase the number of words you know and use in English.
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WELCOME to a higher score on your English test! Watch the Student Centre welcome videos. Become familiar with the learning tools available on the course. Watch all the videos and become familiar with all the learning tools.
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Complete the first 5 sets of Listening Comprehension tool. Speaking: Start the Choose the Correct Response tool; complete the first 5 sets. Pronunciation Improvement: Start the Read Aloud tool; complete the first 5 sets. |
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Start the Reading Comprehension tool; complete the first 5 sets. Skill building: Start the Scan and Find tool; complete the first 2 sets. Writing: Start the Identify the Topic tool; complete the first 5 sets. Start the Respond to a Problem or Issue tool; complete the first 5 sets. Skill building: Start the Improve Your Punctuation tool; complete the first 5 sets.
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Further/Independent Study: Identify areas of weakness and search them on answers.scottsenglish.com - create topics of discussion/ask a question - teacher support and help via answers.scottsenglish.com |
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Go to ‘My Account’ and check your progress so far. Look for any weak areas you need to work on. Post any questions/concerns you have at answers.scottsenglish.com.
Listening: Complete the next 5 sets of the Listening Comprehension learning tool. Begin the Numbers and Figures learning tool. Complete the first 5 sets.
Speaking: Continue with the Choose the Correct Response learning tool; complete the next 5 sets. Pronunciation Improvement: Continue with the Read Aloud learning tool; complete the next 5 sets. |
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Reading: Complete the next 5 sets of the Reading Comprehension learning tool. Skill building: Continue with the Scan and Find learning tool; complete sets 3 & 4.
Writing: Continue with the Identify the Topic learning tool; complete the next 5 sets. Continue with the Respond to a Problem or Issue learning tool; complete the next 5 sets. Skill building: Continue with the Improve Your Punctuation learning tool; complete the next 5 sets. Skill building: Start the Improve Your Spelling learning tool; complete the first 5 sets.
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Further/Independent Study: Identify areas of weakness and search them on answers.scottsenglish.com - create topics of discussion/ask a question - teacher support and help |
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Listening: Challenge yourself today! Complete the next 10 sets of the Listening Comprehension learning tool. Complete 5 more sets of the Numbers and Figures learning tool.
Speaking: Continue with the Choose the Correct Response learning tool; complete the next 5 sets. Pronunciation Improvement: Continue with the Read Aloud learning tool; complete the next 5 sets. |
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Reading: Complete the next 10 sets of the Reading Comprehension learning tool. Skill building: Continue with the Scan and Find learning tool; complete set 5. Suggestion: go back and try this learning tool again - see if you can increase your speed!
Writing: Continue with the Identify the Topic learning tool; complete the next 5 sets. Continue with the Respond to a Problem or Issue learning tool; complete the next 5 sets. Skill building: Continue with the Improve Your Punctuation learning tool; complete the next 5 sets. Skill building: Continue with the Improve Your Spelling learning tool; complete the next 5 sets.
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Listening: Complete next 10 sets of Listening Comprehension tool. Review Listening exercises at answers.scottsenglish.com. Complete 5 more sets of the Numbers and Figures tool.
Speaking: Continue with the Choose the Correct Response tool; complete the next 5 sets. Pronunciation Improvement: Continue with the Read Aloud tool; complete the next 5 sets. |
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Re: QUIZ: Cohesive words in writing
2. Sales of CDs have experienced a small but steady fall over the past 12 months. In contrast, vinyl records have seen an increase in market share, up to 3.5%.
3. The two main exports, namely oil and coal, contribute much more to annual revenues than any other natural resource.
4. While it is clear that a large number of travellers visited Japan, a slightly greater percentage visited Brazil over the period given.
QUIZ: IELTS Academic Task 1 - Describing Graphs
Which of the descriptions below apply to the graph(s)?
Write your answers in the comments box below.
Which of the following sentences apply to the graph(s)?
1. At the beginning of the period, all three countries were at similar levels.
2. There was a continuous, steady decrease throughout the period.
3. There was a sharp, dramatic increase toward the end of the third quarter.
4. From 1991 to 1992, the numbers plummeted.
5. Throughout the period shown, there were significant amounts of fluctuation.