【IELTS-Writing & Reading-15】The ONLY IELTS Reading Strategy You Need in 2025 (2025年你唯一需要的雅思閱讀策略)

【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). Task 1 Report Writing Format: Intro: The ( bar/pie/line) (chart/graph) table/diagram/map ) ( shows/illustrates/presents/displays ) (paraphrase question/titles) ( time from ... to ..., between ... and ...) Overview:   Overall , key feature 1 sentence. Key feature 2 sentence. Body 1:   Key feature 1  details and figures. Body 2:   Key feature 2  details and figures. Body 3 (optional - feature 3 - typically 2 body paragraphs) Words: 150+ (ideally 150 - 200) Time: 20mins Important : The overview (typically written as 'Overall')  appears after the introduction because this is a report, not an essay . The overview contains the key features  which the reader needs to know, while the body paragraphs contain all the details. Reading the overview first helps the reader to understand the body paragraphs. Also, the overview is the most important paragraph in task 1 and carries the most weight . Marking Criteria Task Achievement – appropriate response to the task Coherence & Cohesion   – the ability to present a well-structured essay Lexical Resource   – the ability to use a range of appropriate vocabulary  and to use  it correctly Grammatical Range & Accuracy   – the ability to use grammar correctly and to use a range of grammar forms (tenses: past, present, future) Each carries 25% of the marks. Task 1 - Main types of charts Bar chart - language of: comparison, change, tense Line graph Pie chart Table Process diagrams Map Combination: Bar, Pie, Line, Table Probability of the above appearing on the exam Language of Change Identifying Trends
Examples of Language of Change Vocabulary for Describing Graph Trends Bar Chart Gap Fill IELTS Writing Task 1: Lessons, Tips and Strategies Example 1: Bar Chart The i nformation below is about high school graduation in 3 countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Notes Bar Chart 3 Countries: Mexico, Portugal, Luxembourg Time: 2005 - 2011 (years) Key Feature 1: Highest/ Lowest Graduate Rates: Mexico lowest, Portugal highest Key Feature 2: Trend: Luxembourg started highest, but steadily reduced whilst Mexico started lowest, but steadily increased and looks likely to overtake Luxembourg as 2nd. Answer The bar chart ( illustrates/ shows ) high school graduate rates in three countries, Mexico, Portugal, and Luxembourg, between 2005 and 2011 . Overall , Mexico has the lowest   graduate rate, whereas  Portugal has the highest   overall  graduate rate. Luxembourg initially had the highest graduate rate, but decreased steadily, whilst  Mexico has increased steadily . Mexico began with the lowest ratio at 20% and steadily rose  to 30% in 2007, 40% in 2009 and about 52% in 2011. ( In contrast / On the contrary ), Luxembourg had the highest graduation rate at 80% in 2005, but steadily declined to about 72%, 65% and 60% in 2007, 2009 and 2011,  respectively . ( Finally/ Lastly ,) Portugal dramatically rose  from approximately 54% in 2005 to 70% in 2007. It peaked  at 95% in 2009, then dropped to  85% two years later. Looking at (the overall trend / these trajectories ),  it appears Portugal is most likely to maintain the highest graduate proportion rate , whereas   Mexico could overtake Luxembourg  as the second highest graduate rate. Example 2: Bar Chart The chart shows components of GDP in the UK from 1992 to 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. Notes: Bar chart Gross Domestic Product (as a % of GDP - percentage) IT and Service Industries Country: UK Time: 1992 to 2000 Key Feature 1: overall trend 1992 to 1996 Key Feature 2: overall trend 1988 to 2000 Answer The bar chart illustrates the gross domestic product  generated from the IT and Service Industry in the UK from 1992 to 2000. It is measured in percentages. Overall , it can be seen that both increased as a percentage of GDP , but IT industry remained at a higher rate compared to  the Service Industry throughout this time. At the beginning   of the period , in 1992, the Service Industry accounted for 4 per cent of GDP , whereas IT exceeded this, at just over 6 per cent.   Over the next four years ,  the levels became closer, with both components standing between 6 and just over 8 per cent . IT was still higher overall, though it dropped slightly from 1994 to 1996. However , over the following four years , the patterns of the two industries were noticeably different. The percentage of GDP from IT increased quite sharply to 12 in 1998 and then nearly 15 in 2000, while the Service Industry stayed nearly the same , increasing to only 8 per cent.  At  the end of the period , the percentage of GDP from IT was almost  twice that of   the Service Industry. Comments The introduction explains what the graph is about, and gives an overview of the main points. The body paragraphs are ordered logically and clearly. The first body paragraph discusses the first three years, where the patterns are fairly similar. This is contrasted in the second body paragraph, where the GDP of each country diverges noticably. There are a wide variety of sentence structures and the language of change is correctly used. The correct tense - the past - is used. Example 3: Bar Chart The bar chart shows the scores of teams A, B and C over four different seasons. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. 20 mins Notes Bar chart 3 teams A, B and C Points vs Seasons (Scores by team per season) Point numbers provided (min 5, max 62) Time: 2002 to 2005 Trend: Teams A and C rise and peak 2003-4, Team B peaks in 2002, drops 2003/4, rises 2005. Describe in 2 halves. Team B relative size of B over the other teams, steep drop over the first three years, sudden rise in Team A in 2004 and its steep drop again. Body Paragragh 1: overall trend 2002 to 2004 Body Paragragh 2: overall trend 2004 to 2005 Answer The bar chart illustrates the scores of three teams, A, B and C, over four consecutive seasons. Overall, it is evident from the chart that team B scored far higher than the other two teams over the seasons, though their score decreased as a whole over the period. At the start of this period in 2002 , the score of team B far exceeded that of the other two teams, with the highest points  at 82 compared to only 10 for team C and the lowest points   of 5 for team A. Over the next two years , the points for team B decreased quite considerably, dropping by  around half to 43 by 2004, but they still remained above the points for the other teams.  However , though team A and C's points were lower, they were rising. Team A’s points had  increased by 600% from 2002 to reach 35 points by 2004, nearly equal to team B. Team C, meanwhile , had managed only a small increase over this time. In the final year,  team B remained ahead of the others as their points increased again to 55, while team A and C saw their point scores  reverse and drop  to 8 and 5, respectively . Comments The largest or biggest data is not always the most important but in this case you should see that what stands out above everything else is the size of Team B . It's much higher than the others throughout the period. So in this case this is likely to be a good piece of information to select for the overview  (the main trend of the IELTS bar graph): It is evident from the chart that team B scored far higher than the other two teams over the seasons, though their score decreased as a whole over the period. It is then important in your description to pick out the main features and make comparisons  as you are told to do in the prompt. What you should not miss as they are likely to be seen to be key features by the examiner are: The relative size of B over the other teams It's steep drop over the first three years The sudden rise in Team A in 2004 and its steep drop again The importance of Team B in this IELTS bar graph is highlighted in the first body paragraph, with detail on how it remained high and above the other two teams.  It is then pointed out how Team A and C's points increased, especially A, then fell again, while Team B rose again at the end after falling. Example 4: Bar Chart The following bar chart shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. 20 mins Notes Bar chart Transport modes in a European city Different modes of transport used to travel to and from work (commute to work) Mode of transport: bus, car, bike, foot Years: 1960, 1980, 2000 Percentage of total travellers Answer: The bar chart displays the changing patterns of transport use in a European city during the period from 1960 to 2000. Overall, the chart shows that the use of the car as a means of transport dramatically increased over the period shown, while the others fell. (In detail/ Looking at the details ), in 1960, the motor car was used least as a method of transport, with only about 7% of the population using this method but car use grew steadily and strongly to finally reach about 37% of the population by 2000. This was a massive 5-fold increase in use. Over this same period , however , the popularity of walking, which had been the most popular means of transport with 35% of the population in 1960 having it as their preferred way of getting around, fell to 10%. Bicycle use also fell from a high of about 27% in 1960 to just 7% in 2000. On the other hand,  bus use was more erratic, being popular with almost 20% of the population in 1960 and rising to a peak of about 27% in 1980 before falling back to about 18% in 2000. Comments In this case organising by years  or by modes of transport  are two possible options. In the IELTS bar chart response, it has been organised by mode of transport, with each discussed in turn. Good organisation is essential for a high score as without it the examiner may get confused as they read it, thus affecting your score for coherence and cohesion .  You must also make sure you refer to the data  now and again to support your analysis, and make sure you vary the language  used. There are several examples in the IELTS bar chart of the language of change  used well: car as a means of transport dramatically increased  over the period shown, while the others  fell . motor car was used least car use grew steadily and strongly massive 5-fold increase  in use. popularity of walking fell to  10% bus use was more erratic rising to a peak of  about 27% Try to make complex sentences and structures  in your description. Example 5: Bar Chart The chart shows British Emigration to selected destinations between 2004 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. 20 mins Notes This chart is over time, so it uses the language of change as well as the language of comparison and contrast. Answer The bar chart illustrates  the number of British people who emigrated to five destinations over the period 2004 to 2007. Overall , it can be seen from the chart that throughout the period, the most popular  place to move to was Australia. Emigration to Australia stood at just over 40,000 people in 2004, which was approximately 6,000 higher than for Spain , and twice as high as the other three countries. Apart from a jump to around 52,000 in 2006, Australia remained around this level throughout the period. The next most popular  country for Britons to move to was Spain , though its popularity declined over the time frame to finish at below 30,000 in 2007. Despite this, the figure was still higher than for the remaining three countries. Approximately 20,000 people emigrated to New Zealand  each year, while the USA  fluctuated between 20-25,000 people over the period. Although the number of visitors to France spiked to nearly 35,000 in 2005, it was the country that was the least popular  to emigrate to at the end of the period, with just under 20,000 people. Comments The bar graph starts by introducing what it shows . Importantly, it paraphrases the prompt rather than copying it. There is then a good overview  which selects the main trend in the graph.  It is clearly organised: Describing the most interesting data first, which is the high emigration levels to Australia. The second body paragraph then focuses on three other countries, which were lower than Australia but did not fluctuate much over the years. Lastly France is described, with the fact that it spiked in one year highlighted.  The content in the bar graph is good as key trends  are identified and highlighted, comparisons  are made, and data  is selected to support the description when needed.  There is also a good mix and range  of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Example 6: Bar Chart The bar chart shows the participation of children in selected leisure activities in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. 20 mins Notes: Bar chart Leisure Activities Age: 5 to 14 years Boys vs Girls Country: Australia Figures in Percentages Answer : The graph indicates the level of participation in various leisure activities between Australian boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years old. It shows what percentage of each group has enjoyed these activities, and shows which activities are more popular by gender. Overall, the boys in this age group engage in a higher number of included leisure activities than the girls, with higher participation levels in all activities except art and craft. As we can see, watching TV and videos is the most popular activity for children in this age group, with 100% of the boys and girls surveyed having been involved. The least popular activity overall is skateboarding/roller-blading, as it saw the lowest overall participation rate amongst the boys and girls, at around 38% and 28% respectively. The boys show a preference for electronic games, which were enjoyed by 80% of them, and outdoor activities, such as bike riding, which 70% of all boys surveyed had participated in. They were less interested in arts and crafts. The girls, on the other hand, took part in bike riding, electronic games, and art and craft at similar rates, with all at around 60% participation. Comments The graph is introduced,  and there is an overview  of some of the important trends. The body paragraphs then proceed to look in more detail at the categories and data, making good comparisons  between the boys and girls and drawing out the main features . There is also a good use of grammar and vocabulary, both of which are accurate  and show a range of grammatical structures and words .  Example 7: Bar Chart The chart below shows changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. 20 mins Notes: Answer: The bar chart compares the average prices of houses in five cities in 1990-1995 and 1996- 2002 with the average prices in 1989. Overall, it can be seen that while the first period saw quite a significant drop in average prices compared to 1989 in several cities, the following time frame tended to experience a reversal of this trend in most of the locations. From 1990-1995, three of the cities, namely New York, Tokyo, and London, saw average prices that were around 5% to 7.5% lower than in 1989. On the contrary, the cost of houses in the cities of Madrid and Frankfurt was slightly higher, by approximately 2% and 2.5% respectively.  Turning to 1996-2002, prices looked very different. Madrid and Frankfurt continued to see higher prices compared to 1989, but while in Madrid they were now 4% higher, in Frankfurt they were only 2% above 1989 levels. In Tokyo, the only city to remain in negative territory, prices were still below 1989 levels, standing at -5%. The most noticeable changes, however, were evident in both New York and London, with the former seeing average prices at 5% above those of 1989, the exact opposite of the previous period. London, though, had had a significant turnaround, with prices now 12% higher.  Comments Having a well-organised answer is a key factor in scoring well on the Task 1 as an answer that is not well planned will be difficult to follow and confuse the examiner.  So ensure you take some time at the beginning to decide how best to present the information given to you in the chart.  This chart looks at little confusing at first, but you are basically comparing the first bar chart to 1989, then the second one to 1989, in terms of whether prices are higher or lower. You should always make sure you note the main changes or features. In this case it is immediately noticeable how much lower the prices are in the first chart, while in the second chart two cities in particular (Tokyo and London) have seen a turnaround.  So you must refer to these in your response.  Example 8: Bar Chart The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. 20 mins Notes: chart -> bar graph shows ->  illustrates number of men and women  -> how many male and female students in further education in Britain -> were studying full-time and part-time in Britain in three   periods -> during the years 1970/1, 1980/1 and 1990/1. 2  general trends: Main feature 1:  the overall number of students in full-time education increases. Main feature 2:  the number of women studying part-time increases steadily but for men, it fluctuates. Answer : The bar graph illustrates how many male and female students were studying full-time and part-time in Britain during the years 1970/1, 1980/1 and 1990/1. Overall, the number of students in full-time education increased over this time. With regard to part-time education, there was a steady increase in women choosing to study part-time, but for men, the level fluctuated. Between the academic periods 1970/1 and 1990/1, the figures for men studying full-time grew in steady increments, beginning at 100,000 in 1970/1 and rising to nearly 300,000 in 1990/1. For women, the numbers had also risen to around 300,000 by 1990/1 on an increasing trend. Notably, however, the figure for females in full-time education in 1970/1 was roughly half that of men, showing a greater take-up than men between 1970/1 and 1980/1. A different pattern is shown for part-time education. The graph reveals a steady increase in women engaged in part-time study, rising from 750,000 in 1970/1 to 1,000,000 by 1990/1. For men, on the other hand, the figure fluctuated. From 1,000,000 in 1970/1, they had dropped by almost 200,000 by 1980/1 but recovered slightly in numbers by 1990/1. Over the whole time period, the trend between men and women in part-time education reversed, with male students being greater in number in 1970/1 and female students taking pole position by 1990/1. Example 9: Line & Bar Chart The bar chart shows the monthly spending in dollars of a family in the USA on three items in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. 20 mins Notes : This chart is over time, which requires language of change . Also, it requires comparing and contrasting  the items listed. This is about the levels of spending of a family on three household items - gas, food and clothing. Answer : The bar chart depicts the monthly expenditure on food, gas and clothing of a family living in the USA in 2010. Overall, it can be seen that levels of expenditure fluctuated over the period. To begin, in January, the most money was spent on food, at approximately $500 per month.  Although expenditure on food increased slightlyin the following month, it then fell to account for the lowest expenditure of all the items at the end of the period at just over $300. Gas appeared to follow the opposite pattern to food spending. It started lower at about $350 per month, falling in the following month, and then increasing significantly to finish at just under $600 in April. Clothing, which at just over $200 accounted for the lowest expenditure at the beginning of the period, fluctuated dramatically over the time frame. After reaching around the same levels as food in February (nearly $600), it dropped markedly in March, then jumped to just under $700 in the final month. With the exception of an increase in March, average spending decreased slightly over the four months.   Comments Importantly however, even though each item is described in turn, the description does not  just describe each item in isolation. You will notice that comparisons are made between the items  throughout the description. For example: ...it then fell to account for the lowest expenditure   of all the items  at the end of the period... Gas appeared to follow the opposite pattern to food spending. Clothing, which at just over $200 accounted for the lowest expenditure  at the beginning of the period,... There is also evidence that the candidate knows how to write complex sentences: Although expenditure on food increased... Clothing, which at just over... After reaching... There is also a good mix of comparison / compare sentence structures  and language of change . The correct tense is used (past simple) as the graph is referring to completed actions in the past. Example 10: Line & Bar Chart The line graph shows visits to and from the UK from 1979 to 1999, and the bar graph shows the most popular countries visited by UK residents in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. 20 mins Notes: Answer: The line graph illustrates the number of visitors in millions from the UK who went abroad and those who came to the UK between 1979 and 1999, while the bar chart shows which countries were the most popular for UK residents to visit in 1999. Overall, it can be seen that visits to and from the UK increased, and that France was the most popular country to visit. To begin, the number of visits abroad by UK residents was higher than for those who came to the UK, and this remained so throughout the period. The figures started at a similar amount, around 10 million, but visits abroad increased significantly to over 50 million, whereas the number of overseas residents rose steadily to reach just under 30 million. The most popular countries to visit in 1999 were France, with approximately 11 million visitors, followed by Spain at 9 million. The USA, Greece, and Turkey were far less popular at around 4, 3 and 2 million visitors respectively.  Comments The introduction mentions both the line and bar charts: The line graph illustrates the number of visitors in millions from the UK who went abroad and those who came to the UK between 1979 and 1999, while the bar chart shows which countries were the most popular for UK residents to visit in 1999. The overview also mentions both: Overall, it can be seen that visits to and from the UK increased, and that France was the most popular country to visit. The first body paragraph then goes on to explain the data from the line graph, and the second body paragraph presents the data from the bar chart.  Language of Change Vocabulary for Describing Graph Trends Word Part of Speech Example Sentence increase verb : to increase, is increasing, has increased, increased Total expenditure increased  from $33,611m to $39,165m from 1995 to 1996. noun : an increase of  $5,554m an increase   in  spending of $5,554m From 1995 to 1996 there was an increase in  expenditure of $5,554m. decrease verb : to decrease, is decreasing, has decreased, decreased Expenditure on primary education decreased  from 22.2% to 21.5% from 1995 to 1996. noun : a decrease of  0.7% a decrease in  spending of 0.7% From 1995 to 1996 there was a decrease in  expenditure of 0.7%. rise verb : to rise, is rising, has risen, rose Total expenditure rose  from $33,611m to $39,165m from 1995 to 1996. noun : a rise of $5,554m a rise in spending of $5,554m From 1995 to 1996 there was a rise in  expenditure of $5,554m. fall verb : to fall, is falling, has fallen, fell Expenditure on primary education fell  from 22.2% to 21.5% from 1995 to 1996. noun : a fall of  0.7% a fall in  spending of 0.7% From 1995 to 1996 there was a fall in  expenditure of 0.7%. drop verb : to drop, is dropping, has dropped, dropped Expenditure on primary education dropped  from 22.2% to 21.5% from 1995 to 1996. noun : a drop of  0.7% a drop in  spending of 0.7% From 1995 to 1996 there was a drop in  expenditure of 0.7%. -ing forms After an introductory clause that includes some analysis; e.g. 'Spending rose in all three years', an '_ing' form can be used to describe numbers and dates. Spending rose in all three years, increasing  from 17.6% to 18% from 1995 to 1996, and then rising  again to 18.2% in 1997-8. Key words at approximately 8% in percentages at only 5% are similar gender the least more than around 33% at the same level percentages for school children equal is exactly 4% for bar chart illustrates Exercises Bar Chart Gap Fill Line Graph Gap Fill Table Gap Fill Pie Chart Gap Fill Process Gap Fill 【 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. Essay Companies are responsible only for making money for their investors. Therefore, they should not be held accountable for the environmental and social costs of their business activity to society as a whole. Businesses should do no more than concentrate on making profit. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Example Answer From a strictly capitalist point of view, companies exist simply to make profits and there are businesses that focus on this aim regardless of social or environmental consequences. In this essay I will discuss why such an approach to business is not only irresponsible but may be self-defeating, in that firms who continuously ignore such factors may even be harming their profits. First of all, from a business point of view, public awareness of green issues is at an all-time high, and firms that are seen as working hard to restrict pollution and encourage recycling are often looked on more favourably by consumers. Therefore, being environmentally friendly is not only better for the planet, it could also give companies an advantage over competitors. In addition, in many countries there are government incentives for companies to lessen their environmental impact. For example, the introduction of carbon credits means that firms can protect the environment and receive tax credits in return, so clearly there are also economic rewards to being environmentally friendly. Equally, businesses who disregard public opinion or engage in socially irresponsible practices do so at great risk. They may find themselves subject to strikes and boycotts of their products, and firms who continuously provoke negative social reactions may eventually be barred from trading within certain markets. On the other hand, those businesses who work hard to maintain the public trust are more likely to experience increased sales, leading to more revenue. In summary, businesses should not be blinded by profits. They need to remember that they are subject to the will of the public on issues such as the environment and their social stance. If they want to succeed, these factors should not be ignored and, properly managed, could even help boost revenues. Essay
Some people think it is important to construct new buildings rather than wasting money on maintaining old ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Example Answer The skylines of cities around the world are changing rapidly as more modern building are being constructed, replacing older buildings, which require more money to renovate and maintain. Personally I feel that preserving older buildings is often a waste of money for various reasons. There is no denying that it is worthwhile keeping certain old buildings. Many castles and mansions, for example, around the world are of great historical interest and they deserve to be preserved, but in some cases old buildings are often overrated, while many new buildings are undervalued. Instead of money being spent on improving them, many old buildings should have been demolished, because they are not fit for purpose. Many people like them for nostalgic reasons, and there is no doubt that they are evocative of another era, but they are in many instances not very practical to work or live in. On the other hand, new buildings are generally cheaper to build and maintain than keeping old buildings. The costs involved in the latter arise because it is difficult sometimes to find the correct materials for renovation. It is also time-consuming to modernise them while at the same time keeping the original features. Some people dislike modem construction methods because they use a lot of glass and steel rather than old-fashioned materials such as bricks. Personally, I find certain modern skylines in cities like Doha in Qatar, Shanghai and New York, impressive and beautiful. Cities which don?t have modem buildings can seem rather melancholic and not as dazzling as some people feel. As we have seen, the construction of modern buildings is more worthwhile than maintaining older ones. In recent years, the lack of such soft skills as communication and working in teams has grown. This development is the result of various factors, which can have a negative impact on both employees and employers. A deficiency in soft skills is caused by various factors such as the current emphasis on computer-based work. Essay Museums and art galleries should focus on works that show the history and culture of their own country rather than works of other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Example Answer There is natural debate around the issue of whether or not museums should be showcasing works mainly from their own country or other countries. Although it is important to learn about other cultures through museums, countries have the right and responsibility to preserve and maintain their own cultural history. Proponents of museums showing a variety of works from many different countries rightly argue that people?s lives are enriched through all these different cultures. For example, Europe is a relatively small area that packs in dozens of distinct national identities. Someone going to a museum in a cosmopolitan city like Berlin is likely to find Italian Renaissance paintings next to modernist Spanish sculpture as well as German works. This allows people to feel they are travelling around the world and taking in a variety of viewpoints. Through this exposure to culture they may come to better understand other nations and have greater insight into what connects and differentiates countries from each other. Despite the clear benefits of learning about other cultures, countries have the right to house the relics of their own history. Many of the museums displaying works from other countries took them without permission. For example, the British Museum?s collection was mainly sourced during the height of the British Empire. Many nations have disputed the right of the museum to house their country?s artifacts and some have been returned. It is only right that countries keep what was made in their country so that they can educate their own people about their history. Anything that has been taken without explicit permission should be returned, just as a thief is required to return what they have stolen if they are caught. I think that there is tremendous value in museums displaying works from other countries but it does not override the basic right of nations to look after their own history. One way forward would be to encourage museums to have frequent exchanges and temporary exhibitions. Essay
Alternative energy sources that use the natural power of the wind, waves and sun are too expensive and complicated to replace the coal, oil and gas that we use to power our cities and transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Example Answer Alternative energy is thought by some to be the answer to our reliance on fossil fuels, as sources of alternative energy are low emitters of CO2 and are a sustainable means of providing electrical power. Critics of 'green energy' contend that current technologies are either too costly or impractical to realistically replace our current energy needs. The advantages of 'green energy' are obvious. There is no need to worry about dwindling supplies of progressively more expensive resources. Solar power will never run out and, once initial costs are paid off, the electricity is basically free. These sources of energy have another major benefit in the shape of their low emissions. Although there are emissions costs in the building of wind turbines or hydroelectric power stations, there is no further air pollution or the risk of environmental contamination. This notion of a perfect world of free and non-polluting energy does draw criticism, however. It is obvious that solar power won't work at night or that not every country has a coastline, rivers or windy hills. It is also a problem that replacing our current energy supply will entail expensive research and development, which, in turn, involves government cooperation. One last obstacle to the adoption of ?green energy' is nuclear power. Many countries see the huge energy production from this power source as a more practical solution than messing around with the wind and waves. In conclusion, there is little doubt that we will soon need to wean ourselves off fossil fuels and on to an alternative fuel source. The only real question is whether we risk the costs and delays of green energy or choose the productive, but potentially dangerous, nuclear option . 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: Black September Reading > Academic > P3 > Black September Accademic Reading Writing Task 1 Writing Task 2 https://ieltstutorials.online/sample-questions/cue-card https://www.ieltsbuddy.com/ielts-speaking-samples.html
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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?