Reading

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Vocabulary

word families

academic word list

Writing Task #2 Nov 30- In class assignment

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topics:

As the world becomes more technologically advanced, computers are replacing more and more jobs.

Describe some job positions that maybe lost because of computers, and discuss at least one problem that may result.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Listening to academic issues

Try TED Talks

These videos are very interesting and useful, for listening practice and new vocabulary.

Speaking

Here are some speaking questions

You Tube videos

These are a series of videos to help with understanding of all parts of IELTS

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Writing Task #1

Task#1 –

WRITE YOUR ANSWER ACCORDING TO A PLAN

To be able to complete Task 1 in 20 minutes or less, write your answer according to the following plan:

1. Write one sentence to introduce the subject and graphic.
2. Write one or two sentences to show the relationship between the data or to comment on the main trend.
3. Write an in-depth description of the information given. Include details from the most important to the least important, depending on time.
4. Write one sentence to conclude your answer.

- WHAT NOT TO WRITE

Only describe the data. Don not give your interpretation of it. You are not being asked why you think the data in the chart is the way it is, so do not write about that.

Writing Task #1

Vocabulary

Writing

Task #2

IELTS

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Listening

Here is some extra listening practice

Writing topics November 3

Writing Tasks with sample answers

Task #1- sample answer posted

Task #2 -Due Monday*

Many old buildings are protected by law because they are part of a nation’s history. However, some people think old buildings should be knocked down to make way for new ones because people need houses and offices. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

* You should write at least 250 words.
* You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

* You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.

Sample answer to be posted Monday

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