【IELTS-Reading & Writing-05】Simon-Writing-Task1-Academic (Simon-寫作-任務1-學術)

【 閱讀 Reading  】 結構: 3篇文章，40題，60分鐘。 學術組：學術文章；培訓組：廣告、指南等。 題型：選擇、配對、填空、判斷（T/F/NG）、標題配對。 高分技巧: 快速掃讀（skimming）找主旨。 精讀（scanning）定位答案。 管理時間，每篇20分鐘。 注意同義詞與改述。 先易後難，跳過卡題。 Structure : 3 passages, 40 questions, 60 minutes. Academic: Scholarly articles; General Training: Ads, Guides. Question Types: Multiple choice, Matching, Fill-in-the-blank, T/F/NG, Heading Matching. High-Score Tips : Skim for main ideas. Scan for specific answers. Manage time: 20 minutes per passage. Note synonyms and paraphrasing. Skip tough questions, tackle easier ones first. Types of Questions: There are 40 questions across 3 parts. You will be asked a variety of different types of questions in order to test a wide range of reading skills. The three sections contain one long text taken from: books newspapers magazines journals The texts will be of general interest and may contain   diagrams illustrations graphs   A glossary will be provided if the text contains technical terms. Most Common Question Types: Matching Headings :  Choosing the best title for paragraphs or sections. Locating Information :  Finding specific details within a paragraph. True/False/Not Given :  Identifying if statements agree with factual information in the text. Yes/No/Not Given :  Identifying if statements agree with the writer’s opinions. Multiple Choice :  Selecting one or more answers from a list of options. Matching Sentence Endings :  Connecting the first half of a sentence with the correct second half. Matching Features :  Matching a list of statements to specific features (e.g., names, dates, groups). Sentence Completion :  Filling in gaps in sentences with exact words from the text. Summary/Note/Table/Flow Chart Completion :  Using words from the text to fill gaps in a summary, notes, table, or process diagram. Short Answer Questions :  Answering specific, factual questions with a limited number of words. Diagram Labelling :  Filling in labels on a visual diagram, map, or chart. Classification :  Categorizing information into specific groups. Tips for Success: Keywords:  Scan for synonyms and paraphrases, as answers are rarely worded exactly as they are in the question. Time Management:  Spend roughly 20 minutes per passage. Order:  Most questions (except matching tasks) follow the order of the text. 12 Question Types: Matching Headings Matching Paragraph Information Matching Sentence Endings Name Matching True, False, Not Given Yes, No, Not Given Multiple Choice Summary Completion Sentence Completion Table Completion Short Answer Diagram Labelling

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【寫作 (Writing)】 結構: 2任務，60分鐘。 Task 1（20分鐘，150字）：圖表/流程描述（學術組）或書信（培訓組）。 Task 2（40分鐘，250字）：議論文/問題解決。 高分技巧: Task 1：清晰描述趨勢/比較數據；書信注意語氣。 Task 2：明確論點，結構清晰（引言、主體、結論）。 使用多樣句型與高級詞彙。 留5分鐘檢查語法與拼寫。 練習常見題型（如原因、解決方案）。 Structure : 2 tasks, 60 minutes. Task 1 (20 minutes, 150 words): Charts/process (Academic) or letter (General Training). Task 2 (40 minutes, 250 words): Essay (argument/problem-solution). High-Score Tips : Task 1: Clearly describe trends/compare data; use appropriate tone for letters. Task 2: Clear thesis, structured (intro, body, conclusion). Use varied sentence structures and advanced vocabulary. Reserve 5 minutes to check grammar/spelling. Practice common topics (causes, solutions).
Assessment of your ability to understand and interpret written English in academic and general contexts. Our IELTS reading sample questions will help you understand the types of questions asked in the IELTS Academic Reading module. Exercises have a given time limit every time you practice. Topic: Continents Collide Reading > Academic > P10 > Continents Collide IELTS Reading Practice Lessons (Academic) Types of Reading Question: Paragraph Headings Multiple Choice & Scanning True, False, Not Given Matching Paragraph Headings Sentence Completion Multiple Choice / Skimming and Scanning Differences between 'False' and 'Not Given' Short Answer Questions and True/False/Not Given Summary Completion (selecting words from a list) Mastering 'Not Given' Questions Yes, No, Not Given (Identifying Writer's Opinion) Matching Features
Reading Improvement Skills: Guessing meaning from context IELTS Reading Strategies Referencing in IELTS Reading Skimming and Scanning Techniques Paraphrasing Activity Links The IELTS Reading Test IELTS Reading IELTS Reading Practice Lessons (Academic) 12 Question Types: Matching Headings Matching Paragraph Information Matching Sentence Endings Matching  Names True, False, Not Given Yes, No, Not Given Multiple Choice Summary Completion Sentence Completion Table Completion Short Answer Diagram Labelling
Types of Reading Questions: Matching Paragraph Headings Paragraph Headings Matching Features True, False, Not Given Differences between 'False' and 'Not Given' Mastering 'Not Given' Questions Short Answer Questions and True/False/Not Given Yes, No, Not Given (Identifying Writer's Opinion) Multiple Choice / Skimming and Scanning Multiple Choice & Scanning Sentence Completion Summary Completion (selecting words from a list) Reading Improvement Skills: Guessing meaning from context IELTS Reading Strategies Referencing in IELTS Reading Skimming and Scanning Techniques Paraphrasing Activity Demo Reading Test Links The IELTS Reading Test IELTS Reading Sample 'Not Given' Question When we survey Mexico City, Tokyo, Los Angeles, we are amazed at what has been accomplished by humans. Yet Hoelldobler and Wilson's magnificent work for ant lovers, The Ants , describes a super colony of the ant Formica yessensis on the Ishikari Coast of Hokkaido. This 'megalopolis' was reported to be composed of 360 million workers and a million queens living in 4,500 interconnected nests across a territory of 2.7 square kilometres. Such enduring and intricately meshed levels of technical achievement outstrip by far anything achieved by our distant relatives. Statement: Ants can build large cities more quickly than humans do.  Answer & Explanation If you had the whole reading in the test and you skimmed it to find the answer, you would likely be drawn to this paragraph as it talks about ' large cities ', ' humans ', and how ants have ' outstripped ' (exceeded/done better) anything achieved by humans in the past.  If you rush or don't read it carefully and in detail, you may be tempted to mark it True  because a lot of the information that is in the statement is in the paragraph.  But although some of the information from the statement is there, it does not  say that ants can build large cities more quickly than humans.  It just says that their ' technical achievements ' exceeds that of humans who build those cities.   You may also be tempted to mark it False,  as you think, of course, ants can't build large cities more quickly than humans! But again, you can't decide something on your assumptions  or what you know or believe to be true if it isn't in the reading .    Exactly what is in the statement must also be in the reading. If it is not there, it is Not Given .   Practice 3 Education Industry Revving Up
1. A recent newspaper investigation into the growing number of foreign fee-paying students raises some issues for timely reflection. To be blunt, we need to prepare ourselves for a sudden and major increase in population. This new population will not be permanent, but it will continue to increase in numbers and make itself at home in New Zealand for the main purpose of intellectual advancement. It will, in effect, be a rotating population, but one that produces an increase in the total population at any one time.  Questions & Answers Questions 1 - 10 1. The new residents will stay in New Zealand forever? T F NG Answer False 2. The main reason these people are in New Zealand is to progress academically. T F NG Answer True 3. There are many Vietnamese people living in New Zealand. T F NG Answer Not Given 4. The success of the education industry has been happening for many years. T F NG Answer False 5. People from Auckland are surprised at the number of Asian students there are. T F NG Answer Not Given 6. All students want to study English and IT. T F NG Answer Not Given 7. The writer’s company has increased in size over the last few years. T F NG Answer True 8. The country’s financial situation will benefit from overseas students. T F NG Answer True 9. There will be less jobs for native speakers in the future. T F NG Answer False 10. According to the writer, New Zealand's exchange rate and location underpin the opportunities available. T F NG Answer False 2. If you think, as even some Asian students do, that Auckland is already too Asian (one in eight Aucklanders is now Asian), be prepared for it becoming too European or too South American. Our booming education industry still catches some locals by surprise, and depending on your point of view about racial diversity, it may or may not be of comfort to know that it has only just begun  Questions & Answers Questions 1 - 10 1. The new residents will stay in New Zealand forever? T F NG Answer False 2. The main reason these people are in New Zealand is to progress academically. T F NG Answer True 3. There are many Vietnamese people living in New Zealand. T F NG Answer Not Given 4. The success of the education industry has been happening for many years. T F NG Answer False 5. People from Auckland are surprised at the number of Asian students there are. T F NG Answer Not Given 6. All students want to study English and IT. T F NG Answer Not Given 7. The writer’s company has increased in size over the last few years. T F NG Answer True 8. The country’s financial situation will benefit from overseas students. T F NG Answer True 9. There will be less jobs for native speakers in the future. T F NG Answer False 10. According to the writer, New Zealand's exchange rate and location underpin the opportunities available. T F NG Answer False 3. The only limitations to its growth will be the decisions and behaviour of organisations serving these students from overseas who want to study here, whether it is English language or IT skills. And I do not mean just the education function itself: it includes health, transport, property and entertainment. The list increases into all aspects of society as more students arrive from the major continents  Questions & Answers Questions 1 - 10 1. The new residents will stay in New Zealand forever? T F NG Answer False 2. The main reason these people are in New Zealand is to progress academically. T F NG Answer True 3. There are many Vietnamese people living in New Zealand. T F NG Answer Not Given 4. The success of the education industry has been happening for many years. T F NG Answer False 5. People from Auckland are surprised at the number of Asian students there are. T F NG Answer Not Given 6. All students want to study English and IT. T F NG Answer Not Given 7. The writer’s company has increased in size over the last few years. T F NG Answer True 8. The country’s financial situation will benefit from overseas students. T F NG Answer True 9. There will be less jobs for native speakers in the future. T F NG Answer False 10. According to the writer, New Zealand's exchange rate and location underpin the opportunities available. T F NG Answer False 4. My own company has grown 500 per cent in the past four years, and our board is anticipating an even higher rate over the next five years. I see no reason we should consider industry growth expectations below this. Early next month, we will open a new international language school in Queen Street, designed to give students internationally accredited English language skills so they can stay longer and study IT courses. Some will go on to our universities.  Questions & Answers Questions 1 - 10 1. The new residents will stay in New Zealand forever? T F NG Answer False 2. The main reason these people are in New Zealand is to progress academically. T F NG Answer True 3. There are many Vietnamese people living in New Zealand. T F NG Answer Not Given 4. The success of the education industry has been happening for many years. T F NG Answer False 5. People from Auckland are surprised at the number of Asian students there are. T F NG Answer Not Given 6. All students want to study English and IT. T F NG Answer Not Given 7. The writer’s company has increased in size over the last few years. T F NG Answer True 8. The country’s financial situation will benefit from overseas students. T F NG Answer True 9. There will be less jobs for native speakers in the future. T F NG Answer False 10. According to the writer, New Zealand's exchange rate and location underpin the opportunities available. T F NG Answer False 5. This one new school alone will inject an extra $60 million-odd annually into Auckland's economy. What does this industry growth mean? It could mean a $10 billion (contribution to gross domestic product) industry by the end of this decade, employing 100,000 New Zealanders directly and many more indirectly.  Questions & Answers Questions 1 - 10 1. The new residents will stay in New Zealand forever? T F NG Answer False 2. The main reason these people are in New Zealand is to progress academically. T F NG Answer True 3. There are many Vietnamese people living in New Zealand. T F NG Answer Not Given 4. The success of the education industry has been happening for many years. T F NG Answer False 5. People from Auckland are surprised at the number of Asian students there are. T F NG Answer Not Given 6. All students want to study English and IT. T F NG Answer Not Given 7. The writer’s company has increased in size over the last few years. T F NG Answer True 8. The country’s financial situation will benefit from overseas students. T F NG Answer True 9. There will be less jobs for native speakers in the future. T F NG Answer False 10. According to the writer, New Zealand's exchange rate and location underpin the opportunities available. T F NG Answer False 6. The conditions which have created this opportunity are many, but underlying them all are the standards which shape education in this country. Some will argue that whimsical circumstances, such as a favourable exchange rate or our distance from the troubled areas of the world, have caused it all. But without the right internationally recognised education standards, we would have no such booming industry.  Questions & Answers Questions 1 - 10 1. The new residents will stay in New Zealand forever? T F NG Answer False 2. The main reason these people are in New Zealand is to progress academically. T F NG Answer True 3. There are many Vietnamese people living in New Zealand. T F NG Answer Not Given 4. The success of the education industry has been happening for many years. T F NG Answer False 5. People from Auckland are surprised at the number of Asian students there are. T F NG Answer Not Given 6. All students want to study English and IT. T F NG Answer Not Given 7. The writer’s company has increased in size over the last few years. T F NG Answer True 8. The country’s financial situation will benefit from overseas students. T F NG Answer True 9. There will be less jobs for native speakers in the future. T F NG Answer False 10. According to the writer, New Zealand's exchange rate and location underpin the opportunities available. T F NG Answer False 7. Make no mistake, this is our trump card. As long as we are known for quality education, we can develop what we have started, regardless of almost any other change of circumstance. Undoubtedly, there are financial benefits for society. But we would be blind not to acknowledge and address the many other implications which the newspaper article began to identify.  Questions & Answers Questions 1 - 10 1. The new residents will stay in New Zealand forever? T F NG Answer False 2. The main reason these people are in New Zealand is to progress academically. T F NG Answer True 3. There are many Vietnamese people living in New Zealand. T F NG Answer Not Given 4. The success of the education industry has been happening for many years. T F NG Answer False 5. People from Auckland are surprised at the number of Asian students there are. T F NG Answer Not Given 6. All students want to study English and IT. T F NG Answer Not Given 7. The writer’s company has increased in size over the last few years. T F NG Answer True 8. The country’s financial situation will benefit from overseas students. T F NG Answer True 9. There will be less jobs for native speakers in the future. T F NG Answer False 10. According to the writer, New Zealand's exchange rate and location underpin the opportunities available. T F NG Answer False 8. The growth opportunity is so good that we must effectively evolve as an industry and fast, too. We must eliminate the clumsy, experimental, mistake-ridden phase of youth. Fundamentally, we must leap from childhood to maturity.  Questions & Answers Questions 1 - 10 1. The new residents will stay in New Zealand forever? T F NG Answer False 2. The main reason these people are in New Zealand is to progress academically. T F NG Answer True 3. There are many Vietnamese people living in New Zealand. T F NG Answer Not Given 4. The success of the education industry has been happening for many years. T F NG Answer False 5. People from Auckland are surprised at the number of Asian students there are. T F NG Answer Not Given 6. All students want to study English and IT. T F NG Answer Not Given 7. The writer’s company has increased in size over the last few years. T F NG Answer True 8. The country’s financial situation will benefit from overseas students. T F NG Answer True 9. There will be less jobs for native speakers in the future. T F NG Answer False 10. According to the writer, New Zealand's exchange rate and location underpin the opportunities available. T F NG Answer False 9. But how? Experiences in my company lead me to suggest three main areas to address: total service, performance regulation and long-term planning. By total service, I mean accepting some responsibility for students inside and outside of campus. Within two years, my company expects at least 1000 overseas students to be studying at all six of our campuses. We must take some responsibility for this size of customer base, as any normal company would.  Questions & Answers Questions 1 - 10 1. The new residents will stay in New Zealand forever? T F NG Answer False 2. The main reason these people are in New Zealand is to progress academically. T F NG Answer True 3. There are many Vietnamese people living in New Zealand. T F NG Answer Not Given 4. The success of the education industry has been happening for many years. T F NG Answer False 5. People from Auckland are surprised at the number of Asian students there are. T F NG Answer Not Given 6. All students want to study English and IT. T F NG Answer Not Given 7. The writer’s company has increased in size over the last few years. T F NG Answer True 8. The country’s financial situation will benefit from overseas students. T F NG Answer True 9. There will be less jobs for native speakers in the future. T F NG Answer False 10. According to the writer, New Zealand's exchange rate and location underpin the opportunities available. T F NG Answer False 10. This means we must attract other suppliers as dedicated partners with us - property, insurance, healthcare, transport, social support, the list goes on. Education New Zealand has a valuable role here.  Questions & Answers Questions 1 - 10 1. The new residents will stay in New Zealand forever? T F NG Answer False 2. The main reason these people are in New Zealand is to progress academically. T F NG Answer True 3. There are many Vietnamese people living in New Zealand. T F NG Answer Not Given 4. The success of the education industry has been happening for many years. T F NG Answer False 5. People from Auckland are surprised at the number of Asian students there are. T F NG Answer Not Given 6. All students want to study English and IT. T F NG Answer Not Given 7. The writer’s company has increased in size over the last few years. T F NG Answer True 8. The country’s financial situation will benefit from overseas students. T F NG Answer True 9. There will be less jobs for native speakers in the future. T F NG Answer False 10. According to the writer, New Zealand's exchange rate and location underpin the opportunities available. T F NG Answer False 11. This type of care begins in the students' home country, ensuring they have the correct information about our country and how different it will be in many small and large ways. Our company, intent on achieving this, is introducing marketing programmes on three continents. Performance regulation will be vital in our leap to adulthood. We cannot leave it up to the Government; it will mean a private sector-Government partnership.  Questions & Answers Questions 1 - 10 1. The new residents will stay in New Zealand forever? T F NG Answer False 2. The main reason these people are in New Zealand is to progress academically. T F NG Answer True 3. There are many Vietnamese people living in New Zealand. T F NG Answer Not Given 4. The success of the education industry has been happening for many years. T F NG Answer False 5. People from Auckland are surprised at the number of Asian students there are. T F NG Answer Not Given 6. All students want to study English and IT. T F NG Answer Not Given 7. The writer’s company has increased in size over the last few years. T F NG Answer True 8. The country’s financial situation will benefit from overseas students. T F NG Answer True 9. There will be less jobs for native speakers in the future. T F NG Answer False 10. According to the writer, New Zealand's exchange rate and location underpin the opportunities available. T F NG Answer False 12. I am also not surprised to hear calls for the Government to introduce an industry levy - frankly, just another tax - to "protect" standards. We should keep in mind that foreign students are happy to come here because of our stable Government, virtually non-existent corruption, and education standards. For the Government to come to our support with an extra levy imposition reminds me of an old saying: When a sufficient number of management layers are superimposed on top of each other, it can be assured that disaster is not left to chance.  Questions & Answers Questions 1 - 10 1. The new residents will stay in New Zealand forever? T F NG Answer False 2. The main reason these people are in New Zealand is to progress academically. T F NG Answer True 3. There are many Vietnamese people living in New Zealand. T F NG Answer Not Given 4. The success of the education industry has been happening for many years. T F NG Answer False 5. People from Auckland are surprised at the number of Asian students there are. T F NG Answer Not Given 6. All students want to study English and IT. T F NG Answer Not Given 7. The writer’s company has increased in size over the last few years. T F NG Answer True 8. The country’s financial situation will benefit from overseas students. T F NG Answer True 9. There will be less jobs for native speakers in the future. T F NG Answer False 10. According to the writer, New Zealand's exchange rate and location underpin the opportunities available. T F NG Answer False 13. Long-term planning usually begins with a vision agreed by the industry, and I will support any immediate efforts in this area. We now have an industry that is arguably our country's third-largest export earner. We need to know where we can take this industry, how it fits with society and its place in an increasingly systemic world where people move more freely, and technology drives a global economy  Questions & Answers Questions 1 - 10 1. The new residents will stay in New Zealand forever? T F NG Answer False 2. The main reason these people are in New Zealand is to progress academically. T F NG Answer True 3. There are many Vietnamese people living in New Zealand. T F NG Answer Not Given 4. The success of the education industry has been happening for many years. T F NG Answer False 5. People from Auckland are surprised at the number of Asian students there are. T F NG Answer Not Given 6. All students want to study English and IT. T F NG Answer Not Given 7. The writer’s company has increased in size over the last few years. T F NG Answer True 8. The country’s financial situation will benefit from overseas students. T F NG Answer True 9. There will be less jobs for native speakers in the future. T F NG Answer False 10. According to the writer, New Zealand's exchange rate and location underpin the opportunities available. T F NG Answer False The Quest for Beauty Opinion Y/N/NG Type Reading Question In questions where you have to identify the writer's view or opinion in IELTS academic reading, you are given a statement from the reading, and you have to decide whether it matches the author's claim, contradicts it, or is not given. By ' Not Given ', this means that from looking at the reading, you are unable to say whether it reflects the views of the writer or not, i.e. the information is not there.  Guidelines on "Identifying the Writer's View" Questions Follow these steps to effectively answer these types of questions and get a high score: Carefully read the instructions – Make sure you understand whether the question is asking for a True/False/Not Given (factual) response or a
Yes/No/Not Given (writer's viewpoint) response. Find keywords – Identify key terms or phrases in the statement and find them in the passage. This will help you to find where the answer is more quickly and so speed up. Grasp the context – Examine the surrounding text of the keywords to comprehend the context and the writer's opinion or stance. Avoid assumptions – Base your response solely on the information given in the passage, without using prior knowledge or assumptions. Practice regularly – Familiarising yourself with sample questions through consistent practice will help you get better at this question type and improve your precision.
Pitfalls to Avoid Follow the steps above, and you should then avoid making these common mistakes when you answer and identify the writer's opinion-type questions:
Confusing NO with NOT GIVEN : Some people struggle to determine if the information is directly contradicted (NO) or simply not mentioned (NOT GIVEN). Difficulty finding the relevant information:  With such long passages, it can be tricky to locate the specific part of the passage that answers the question, causing wasted time and frustration. Misinterpreting the passage: A student may misunderstand the passage, mistakenly thinking it supports a YES answer when it actually supports a NO answer. Practice YES – if the statement reflects the claims of the writer NO – if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer NOT GIVEN – if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this Article The Role of Urban Green Spaces in Sustainable Cities In an era characterised by rapid urbanisation, the importance of urban green spaces has gained increasing recognition among city planners, environmentalists, and public health experts. Green spaces, including parks, community gardens, and natural reserves, play a crucial role in enhancing urban sustainability. These areas contribute to environmental health, social well-being, and economic stability, making them indispensable elements of modern city planning. Question 1 City planners, environmentalists, and public health experts are critical to the success of modern city planning. Yes No Not Given
Explanation City planners, environmentalists, and public health experts are critical to the success of modern city planning.   (NG) The reading says that the above people are recognising the importance of green spaces in cities and that green spaces are indispensable elements of modern city planning. It does not say anywhere though that these groups of people are very important to the success of city planning. One of the most significant contributions of urban green spaces is their role in improving environmental quality. Vegetation in cities helps mitigate air pollution by absorbing harmful pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM2.5). Additionally, trees and plants play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, green spaces act as natural cooling systems by providing shade and facilitating evapotranspiration, which helps to counteract the urban heat island (UHI) effect. The UHI effect occurs when urban areas experience higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas due to human activities and the prevalence of heat-absorbing surfaces like asphalt and concrete. Question 2 By capturing and filtering harmful contaminants from the air, urban greenery reduces pollution. Yes No Not Given
Explanation By capturing and storing harmful contaminants from the air, urban greenery reduces pollution. (Y) It says this in the reading, which is the same thing: " Vegetation in cities helps mitigate air pollution by absorbing harmful pollutants " and " trees and plants play a crucial role in carbon sequestration ". Question 3 The large amount of asphalt and concrete surfaces in urban areas is the main cause of the UHI effect. Yes No Not Given
Explanation The large amount of asphalt and concrete surfaces in urban areas is the main cause of the UHI effect . (NG) The reading says that " human activities and the prevalence of heat-absorbing surfaces like asphalt and concrete " contribute to higher temperatures and thus the UHI effect, but it does not tell us that the prevalence of heat-absorbing surfaces like asphalt and concrete is the main cause.
Another crucial environmental function of urban green spaces is their contribution to water management. Green areas help reduce the risk of flooding by enhancing soil permeability and promoting groundwater recharge. By contrast, urban landscapes dominated by impermeable surfaces lead to increased surface runoff and higher incidences of flooding. Thus, integrating green infrastructure, such as rain gardens and vegetated swales, into urban environments can significantly improve water retention and drainage capacity. Question 4 Impermeable surfaces in cities greatly enhance water absorption and drainage efficiency. Yes No Not Given
Explanation Impermeable surfaces in cities greatly enhance water absorption and drainage efficiency. ( N) Impermeable surfaces in cities don't enhance water absorption and drainage efficiency - permeable ones do. The two tables below show the number of international students from different resource countries in Canada and the USA in two school years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Example Answer The tables illustrate some information about the number of international students in Canada and the USA in the school years from 2002 to 2004. Moreover, far more international students study in the USA as compared to Canada. The total number of international students in Canada increased by 17%, from approximately 60,000 to 70,000, in the two school years. Among the given three resource countries, the biggest change came from the number of Chinese students, which was 45 %. The USA and India experienced a rise of 9 % and 35 % respectively. However, the total number of international students dipped by 2%, from over 580 thousand between 2002 and 2004. There was an increase of around 6% in the number of international students from China and Canada. By contrast, these two school years witnessed a drop of 9 % in the number of Indian students, although it was the largest resource country in the USA. Overall, the number of international students in the USA fell, while that of international students in Canada rose, although the former one outnumbered the latter one. T he table below gives information about the employment rates and the average annual salaries of new graduates in an Australian University in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant. Example Answer The table graph illustrates the information about the employment rates and the average yearly salaries of fresh degree holders of an Australian University in 2009. It can be interpreted from the graph that science graduates had the lowest employment rates (62%) and the lowest average salaries ($ 39,000) in 2009. Furthermore, 93% of the health graduates were employed and received an average annual salary of $42,000. Law and Engineering and IT graduates received the highest salaries of 59,000 dollars each. It can be noted that their employment rate was lesser than that of Health graduates, but their average salaries were higher. 78% of those graduating from the business field got employment and their average salaries per year were $ 52,000. 72% of those holding a bachelors degree in Arts and Social Science were employed, and their average annual salaries were $ 50,000. Overall, the least paid jobs were in Health and Science, whereas Law and IT and Engineering graduates were the best paid. T he graph below shows the number of cars produced in three countries in 2003, 2006 and 2009. Summarise the information below in your own words. Example Answer The table graph exhibits the changes in the number of cars manufactured in three different countries, which are Argentina, Australia and Thailand, in the years 2003, 2006 and 2009. Overall, the maximum cars were manufactured in Thailand in all the three given years. It is noticeable that the figures for Argentina increased considerably over the six years, while a significant fall in car output can be seen in Australia. Overall, Thailand had by far the largest number of vehicles in all three years. In 2003, over 160,000 automobiles were manufactured in Argentina, and this figure rose to more than 510 thousand in 2009, an increase of 350,000. By contrast, Australia produced the second largest number of vehicles (approximately 530,000) among the three given countries in the year 2003. However, the figures were the lowest in 2006 and 2009, with 345,000 and 225,000 cars being manufactured respectively. Thailand is the main producer of cars. Nearly 800,000 cars were produced, and this figure reached its all-time high of 1,180,000 in 2006 but decreased slightly afterwards to a little below 1000,000. Overall, the production of cars almost tripled in Argentina for over six years. The graph below shows the population of three cities in 1990, the population forecast of 2000 and the actual population of 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Example Answer T he table depicts the information about the actual population of Sao Paulo, Jakarta and Shanghai in 1990 and 2000. It shows the predictions made in 1990 for the expected population in 2000. The predictions made were quite different from the actual populations. Sao Paulo had the highest population in 1990, which was 15 million. It was closely followed by Shanghai, where the population was 13.5 million. Jakarta had the least population of only 9.5 million. It was predicted that in 2000, the population of Sao Paulo would increase significantly and reach 24 million. However, the actual population of Sao Paulo in 2000 was only 18 million, which was 6 million lesser than expected. The population of Shanghai was expected to increase moderately and become 17 million by 2000. Surprisingly, the population of Shanghai fell slightly and by the end of the decade, it was 12.5 million. The population of Jakarta was expected to rise by 4.5 million by 2000, but here the actual population was almost double of that of 1990. It was 17.5 million in 2000. Overall, Sao Paulo and Jakarta had an almost equal population in 2000, whereas Shanghai had a significantly lower population in 2000. 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IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors  - Speaking Assessment Criteria What is the IELTS Speaking test?   Four Skills   33 interview questions for students (with sample answers)   Interviewers usually ask these questions for students to learn about their basic knowledge and abilities. They also ask these questions to get a better understanding of your interests, attitude, and personality. Some common general questions include: Can you tell us about yourself? How did you learn about our organization/ university? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses, and how do you overcome them? Why did you choose your school? What motivates you? How do you believe you can contribute to our growth? Where do you see yourself in the next five years? Can you tell us why you think you're the best fit for this role? Do you have any questions for us?
Experience and Background The interviewer may ask questions about your background and experience to understand your responsibilities in previous roles and how you handled them. They also ask these questions to envision you in the role and determine whether you fit their company culture. Below are examples of these questions: Tell us something about your field of study. Which academic accomplishment are you most proud of? Do you have prior experience in this role? Do you have any academic goals you hope to achieve before you graduate? What are they? What skills and experience do you hope to gain in this job? Do you have plans to further your education? Do you participate in any extracurricular activities? What are they? What do you wish you knew before choosing this career path? What steps have you taken for your professional growth and development? Do you think your education helped to prepare you for this role? In what way?
In-depth Questions Interviewers ask in-depth questions to get detailed information about your behaviour or abilities. These questions usually relate directly to the role and give the interviewer an idea of how well you'd perform. Examples of in-depth questions include: Can you give an example of a time you applied your leadership skills at work? How do you work under pressure? How do you handle stress? Do you prefer working alone or with a team? Why? Tell us about a time you exceeded your expectations. Have you ever missed a deadline? Why and what was the result? Describe how you organise your schedule and prioritise your tasks. Have you ever managed multiple tasks simultaneously? How did you handle them? How do you manage two projects that are due at the same time? How do you intend to make an impact in this role?
Discussion Questions (Tests) (1) What images spring to mind when you hear the word ‘test’? (2) Do you get nervous when you take tests? (3) Are there any kinds of tests that you love? (4) Do you follow any special routines before you take a test? (5) What test has made you most nervous? (6) What do you think about while you wait for the result of a test? (7) Have you ever cheated on a test? (8) Have you ever taken an IQ test? (9) Do you think testing is useful or a waste of time? (10) Do you think your test scores reflect your true ability and intelligence? (11) Do you like taking tests? (12) Are you good at taking tests? (13) What was the last English test that you took like? (14) Have you ever had a blood test? (15) Would you be more nervous before your driving test, a blood test or an English test? (16) What’s the best way to prepare for a test? (17) What medical tests have you had? (18) What was the worst test you ever took? (19) Are there too many tests in school? (20) How do you feel when you fail a test?