IELTS RESOURCES

 The following guidelines are meant to help students to identify and improve skills required for different types of questions encountered in IELTS Reading Module.  **Always the read the “instructions” on your question booklet** 1. Matching Heading Questions Skills: understanding the aim of a section identifying the difference between a main idea and supporting points understanding aims of paragraphs and sections understanding general content of paragraphs or sections Tips read the headings before you read the passage there are often more headings than you need analyse the headings before trying to match them to sections or paragraphs answers are often numerals (i, ii, iii, iv etc) – read instructions carefully to check answers do not come in order 2. True False Not Given / Yes No Not Given Questions Task: Decide if the information or writer’s opinion in the question statements can be found in the passage Skills: identifying specific information in the passage scanning and unde...

  Task 2 tip Dos Answer the question read the question carefully and do exactly what it asks you to do. You can then make a plan to help you order your ideas before you start to write. Use an appropriate structure. There are several different types of question that you need to learn and they all have different structures. Most question ask you what your opinion is about a certain topic. If they do, make sure you make you opinion very clear throughout your essay. Keep it simple. The examiners know you only have 40 minutes and do expect a masterpiece. Don't overthink it. Often the best answers are the simplest ones. Don'ts Don't show off. You are being marked on vocabulary and grammar but that does not mean you should try to use very complicated words. If you are not 100% sure. don't use them. You should never try to memorise or copy answers. Your grammar and vocabulary will be good ...

August 21, 2021 1. Some people believe that climate affects the person's way of life while others believe that climate has greater impact on the economy of a region. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 2. In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to self-educate their children at home rather than sending them to school. Do advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages? August 12, 2021 Q. Some people think that expanding business and cultural contacts between nations brings many positive results. Others say this leads to a loss of national identity. Discuss both your perspectives and give your opinion.

 IELTS Writing task 2 topics  1. Some people believe that a person’s culture is defined by their country of origin, while others believe tat as only a minor influence. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. 2. The birth rate in most developed countries is predicted to begin to fall over the next 50 years. By 2030 it is estimated that over one third of the population in most developed countries will be aged 65 and over. What effects will these predictions have on developed countries If they prove true? What can be done now to deal with this situation? 3. Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed?  4. Many people believe that modern music can have a negative impact on the young. Others believe the effect of modern music is positive. Discuss both views and give your opinion.  5. In the past, most people used to travel to their place of wo...

  SAMPLE ANSWER: Some parents may worry that pushing their children towards a particular career could be harmful. While I agree it is unwise to predetermine a child’s profession, parents should still offer guidance through open communication.   Young people need freedom to make choices, especially when it comes to their careers. Even parents who agree with this idea may still feel some anxiety about it. Ultimately, most parents hope their children will be financially secure. Deep down some parents may also want their children to choose prestigious careers, or jobs that will impact society in some way. These wishes are normal and not necessarily harmful. Yet, it can be problematic if these desires turn into firm expectations. In such cases, the main motivation for a child becomes fear of disappointing her parents. It can lead to resentment if she spends her life doing something she doesn’t enjoy. With freedom to explore, by contrast, she can take ownership of her career dec...

 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Today the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree with these views? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. model answer: Nowadays, there are lots of advertisements on television or on the streets. Some people think that the advertising boosts the sales of goods and it encourages people to buy things unnecessarily. This arguments may be true. In my country, many advertising companies produce advertisements with famous and popular actors or singers. People, especially youngsters, buy goods that their favourite singer advertise, although they do not really need the products. Also, on the television screen, a product may look gorgeous and good quality. As a result of it, people often buy goods withou...