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Complete the sentences using the words in brackets. Use 2 to 5 words

1. When Leyla left, I started washing the dishes. (until)

I waited _________________________________ I started washing the dishes.

2. Carlos is very intelligent. He is also succesful. (both)

Carlos is _____________________________________________________.

3. Emre is very experienced despite being young. (although)

Emre is very experienced ________________________________________.

4. Besidesbeing lazy, she is also very talkative. (addition)

She is lazy_____________________________________very talkative.

5. The match was cancelled due to the bad weather. ( because)

The match was _____________________________________bad weather.

6. Aylin had already left the library when I got there. (by)

Aylin had already left the library_____________________________there.

7. I enjoyed the book even though it was too long. (despite)

I enjoyed the book ___________________________ was too long.

8. Alex de Souza is interested in computer games. Roberto Carlos enjoys dancing. (whereas)

Alex de Souza is interested in computer games______________________________.

9. Ferrari cars aren’t cheap but people buy them. (though)

Even _____________________________people buy them.

10. We mustn’t speak loudly. We may disturb the students. (so as to)

We mustn’t speak loudly___________________________the students.

Key

1. ……………….until Leyla left before………………………….
2. ……………..both intelligent and successful.
3. …………………….althoguh he is very young.
4. ……….in addition to being……………………
5. …………cancelled because of bad weather.
6. ………………..by the time I got there.
7. ……………………despite the fact that it
8. ……….whereas Carlos enjoys dancing.
9. Even though Ferrari cars aren’t cheap…………
10. 10. ……..so as not to disturb students.

IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING

In this part you have two writing tasks and 60 minutes.

TASK 1: you should spend 20 minutes. ( at least 150 words )

TASK 2: you should spend 40 minutes. ( at least 250 words )

TASK 1

In this task you look at a diagram, a table, or short piece of text and present the information given in your own words.

Your paper will be evaluated by checking your skill to

- organise, present and compare data.

- describe the stages of a process.

- describe an object or an event.

- explain how something works.

Your ability to

• answer the question without straying from the topic
• write in a way which allows your reader to follow your ideas
• use English grammar correctly
• use appropriate language in terms of style and content

will also be evaluated.

TASK 2

In the second task you present an argument or discuss a problem.

Criteria

• your ability to present the solution to a problem.
• your ability to justify an opinion
• your ability compare and contrast evidence and opinions.
• your evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence, or an argument

ACADEMIC READING MODULE

• There are 3 reading passages you must read. Passages contain nearly 1500-2500 words.
• There are between 38 and 42 questions.

• You have 60 minutes to complete the reading part.

WHAT DO WE READ? ( Types of material )

You will face various articles from magazines, newspapers, journals and textbooks.

TYPES OF QUESTIONS

• multple choice
• short answer question
• sentence completion
• choosing from a bank of headings
• identification of writer’s views or attitudes ( Yes / No / Not given )
• classification
• matching lists
• matching phrases

IELTS exam consists 4 different parts.

Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking are the four parts of the test.

LISTENING PART ( 4 different sections. 30 min. )

• In this part you must listen to 4 different sections and answer the questions as you listen
• The tape will be played once only.
• This part consists of between 38 and 42 questions. It takes about 30 minutes.
• You will be given time to read the questions during the test and time to write them on to the answer sheet at the end of the test.

FIRST TWO SECTIONS OF THE LISTENING PART are based on SOCIAL SITUATIONS

• Converstaion between two people
• Monologue

THE SECOND TWO SECTIONS are based on EDUCATIONAL or TRAINING context

• Conversation with up to 4 speakers.
• Lecture or talk of general academic interest.

WHAT ARE THE QUESTION TYPES?

You will be asked;

• multiple choice questions
• short answer questions
• sentence completion ( summary, notes, table completion, flow chart )
• labelling a diagram which has numbered parts
• matching questions.