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Contents
Lesson title | Exam
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Exam focus
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Craftsand
technology
What'sthe topic? | Task2
Academic subjects | Task 1
Education
Education issues | Task 2
Property prices Task?
Housing
Thebestplaceto 1.54.5
live
Sporting activities | Task 1
Sport
Whydowedo |. 5
sport?
Work andmoney Task 1
Work
Afair day's work | Task2
Problems and their
causes
Task 1
Wildlife and the
environment
Looking after the
Task2
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Describing processes
Opinion essays
Bar charts
Discussion essays
Line graphs
Writing an introduction
Pie charts
Writing a conclusion
Describing tables
Opinion essays
Describing processes
Agree/disagree essays
Punctuating sentences | 6-8
| organising ideas into
on
paragraphs
|
Selecting information | 12-13
Planning an essay 14-15
| summarising information | 46 17
| in line graphs
Paraphrasing 18419
Reporting percentages | 20-21
Organising aconclusion | 22-23
‘Summarising information
intables cated
staying on topic 26-27
Describing cause and
28
effect ae
Putting forward an oe
argument Linking a sequence of
The circle oflife Task Describing cycles 32-34
events
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problem solutions
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Thetourist dollar | Task2 Opinion essays Usinglinking words | 45-46
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Practice test
Answers
TIMESAVER FOR EXAMS LT Starr: Wiig forts 4.0-8.5) ED Introduction
Who is this book for?
This book is for English teachers who are
preparing students for the Academic version
of the IELTS test, and for candidates who are
jing for an IELTS score of 4.0-5.5. Itis an ideal
supplement to any IELTS preparation coursebook,
especially for those who are new to the exam. The
topics and activities reflect those typical of the
IELTS Academic test and are designed especially
to appeal to young adults. This resources also
suitable for use with any intermediate classes that
begin to develop the students’ academic writing
skill, especially with a view to academic study.
The IELTS test: an overview
The International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) is a test that measures the anguage
proficiency of people who want to study or work in
environments where English is used as a language
of communication. An easy-to-use 9-banc scale
clearly identifies proficiency level, from non-user
(band score 1) through to expert (band score 9).
IELTS is available in two test formats - Acedemic
‘or General Training - and provides a valid and
accurate assessment of the four language sills:
listening, reading, writing and speaking. This
Timesaver title focuses on the Academic version of
the test.
There are four components to the test.
Reading 60 minutes
There are three texts with 40 questions.
60 minutes
There are two writing Tasks.
Task 1 has a minimum of 150 words.
Task 2 has a minimum of 250 words.
Writing
Listening Approximately 30 minutes (plus 10
minutes for transferring answers)
‘There are four sections with 40
questions.
11-14 minutes
There are three parts.
Speaking
Scoring
Each component of the testis given a band score.
The average of the four scores produces the overall
band score. You do not pass or fail IELTS; you
receive a score.
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The IELTS scale
Band
Po
Skill level
Prec
“The test taker has fully operational
command of the language. Their use
of English is appropriate, accurate
and fluent, and shows complete
| understanding.
"The test taker has fully operational
| ‘command of the language with only
| occasional unsystematic inaccuracies
and inappropriate usage. They may
misunderstand some things in unfamiliar
situations. They handle complex and
detailed argumentation well.
The test taker has operational
‘command of the language, though with
occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate
usage and misunderstandings in some
situations. They generally handle
complex language well and understand
| detailed reasoning.
Good user
|The test taker has an effective
| command of the language despite
some inaccuracies, inappropriate
usage and misunderstandings. They
‘can use and understand fairly complex
language, particularly in familiar
situations.
‘Competent
user
‘The test taker has a partial command
of the language and copes with overall
5 Modest | meaning in mos situations, although
user they are likely to make many mistakes.
They should be able to handle basic
communication in their own field.
| The test taker’s basic competence
is limited to familiar situations.
‘ is
4 | = They frequently show problems in
| understanding and expression. They are
not able to use complex language.
‘The test taker conveys and understands
3 Extremely _| only general meaning in very familiar
limited user situations. There are frequent
breakdowns in communication.
The test taker has great difficulty
tent
2] on ‘ent understanding spoken and written
English.
‘The test taker has no ability to use the
Nor
1 | Non-user | language except a few isolated words,
For full details on the IELTS test, go to: www.ielts.org How do I use this book?
The book is divided into 12 pairs of lessons and one final
review lesson. The first lesson in each pair covers Task
and the second Task 2 of the IELTS Academic writing
component. Both lessons are based around a theme
which IELTS candidates are currently required to write
about. Use the lessons to supplement your coursebook
by doing extra practice of particular parts of the test or
topic areas. The activities also provide thorough practice
of exam skills
©. The activities are designed to be teacher-led
but are used without separate Teacher's notes,
Clear instructions are on the pages which are all
photocopiable.
© The test section, question type and lesson focus are
clearly labelled in each lesson.
The lessons have been designed to cover one hour of
class time, depending on class size and language level.
© The comprehensive Answer Key at the back of the
book provides an explanation of the answers. It also
provides example answers for each of the EXAM.
TASKS and the test questions.
‘© There are writing tips in each lesson to raise students’
awareness of the most important strategies for
academic writing
© Some activities ask students to work in pairs or groups
‘to maximise their engagement with the writing skills
and language. These can be adapted depending on
context and class size.
© There is an EXAM TASK in every lesson, which requires
students to write a complete essay. These tasks are
ideal to set as homework or as timed writing practice
© Practice test sample answers are provided with
examiner commentary at two different levels.
How important are academic writing
skills for exam success?
The IELTS test requires candidates to be able to use a
wide range of writing skills. In Task 1, candidates may
be required to describe data presented in one or more
graphs, charts or tables. Alternatively, they may have to
describe a diagram of a machine, a device or a process
and be asked to explain how it works. They may also
be required to describe a map and to either evaluate
the suitability of two possible development sites or to
describe changes that have occurred in a place over time.
Candidates will need to demonstrate an ability to identify
the most important and relevant information in a graph,
chart, table, map or diagram and to organise their answer
well, using language accurately in an academic style. In
Task 2, candidates are asked to write a discursive essay
| about a given topic and are required to write a response
which is fully relevant to the specific question set. This
task evaluates the candidate's ability to present a clear
argument, which is relevant and well-organised.
‘The activities in this book introduce candidates to each
of the Task 1 and Task 2 question types in turn and
provide tips on structuring answers logically as well as
on avoiding common pitfalls. Example answers are also
provided for candidates to analyse and to use asa guide.
There is also an example answer for each of the EXAM
TASKS in the Answer Key at the back of the book.
To achieve a score of 4,0 to 5.5 in the IELTS Writing test,
candidates need to organise ideas into an appropriate
structure, and they need to write in a style which is
appropriate for answering an exam question. They
need to use vocabulary which is relevant to the topic
and accurate for making their intended points, and
they need to use suitable grammar to convey concepts
accurately and to link ideas, though, at this level, they
are not expected to use complex grammatical structures
accurately. The lessons in this book offer extensive
guidance and practice opportunities for structuring
answers and for writing in an appropriate style. They also
ude useful vocabulary connected with popular IELTS
| topics and grammar practice which is useful for various
basic functions in academic writing such as describing
trends or expressing cause and effect relationships.
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a) What kind of writing can you see in the photos?
Which kind of writing do you do most? Pee ne as a
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) Do you need to write a lot in your everyday life? How many of the following can you find in this tip box?
What kinds of things do you write? ces 4
d) Do you always need to write in full sentences or teas
use correct punctuation? Pie
Cond
€¢) In the IELTS Writing test, do you need to use full Bue eee
sentences and good punctuation? Why?
(2) Match the sentence beginnings (1-5) and endings (a-e).
1) We use sentences a) tostarta sentence.
2) We use capital letters b) toenda sentence (ifitis a question).
3) We use full stops ©) togive one complete idea
4) We use commas ) toend a sentence (ifit isn’t a question).
5) We use question marks @) to separate ideas in a sentence or items ina list.
3a’ Workin pairs. What do you know about Task 1 of the IELTS Writing test?
a) What do you have to write about?) How many words must you write?) How much time do you have?
‘the information with correct
‘3b’ Read the information below and check your answers. Then rew
punctuation.
a) inthe IELTS Writing test, you will see a picture (a diagram, a graph or a table). You need to describe the data in
the picture You have to report the important information, You do not need to give an opinion?
b) you have to write at least 150 words you can write more than this, but you must not write less than this.
©) you only have about 20 minutes to understand the picture and write your description you cannot afford to
waste any time
Oo Sore 4a) Work in pairs. Look at the diagram. Choose the best summary.
[A The diagram explains what kind of people like pots.
B The diagram explains how pots are made.
The diagram explains how many pots are made every year.
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“4b! Use the pictures to help you guess what the words in the diagram mean. Match the words in the box
the definitions (a-i).
clay firing glaze kin minerals pot pottery pugmill_ waste
a) A HOt OVER -ounoKll,
b) a container, which you can put things in (eg. food or drink)
©) the material we make pots from peek)
4) the ‘of making something hard by adding heat...
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€) something which makes apot shiny and attractive AEP ERG
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Use the pictures to help you
Ae cs
) what you don't need or want
9) chemical substances
h) aplace where people make pots —..__
|) amachine which mixes pieces of clay to make it usable (easy t0 Use) son
5a! Read the introduction about the diagram. Rewrite it into two sentences. Add full stops and capital letters.
this diagram shows the process of making handmade pots from clay, starting with digging the clay out of the ground
‘talso shows how we can use waste clay and how we can make coloured glaze
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Sb’ What is the purpose of the introduction in exercise 5a? Choose the correct answer.
A to give an overview of what we can see in the diagram
B toexplain in detail what is happenng
€ togive an opinion about making pots
6.) Work in pairs. Look at two more introductions about the diagram. Why are they not good introductions?
a) Many people enjoy making pots by hand. In my country, this has been a tradition for thousands of years. In this
«essay, | would like to discuss why people still use this method.
'b) First, you need some clay. This s important because without clay, you can't make anything.
Ja. Hereis alist of points to include in a description of the diagram. Complete the points with words from the
diagram.
a) someone digs —...2/2Y-....« fromthe ground
b) the pieces of clay go into a... _, So thatiit can be usable
©) usable clay goes toa __.. and someone makes it into pots
d) ...__..... lay from this process goes into water
) waste clay also goes back to the ns, Which turns it back into usable clay
f) the pot goes into. for the first firing
9) someone applies coloured ........ tothe pot
hh) you can make glaze by mixing coloured... With clear glaze
i) the pot returns to the kiln for the second ....—
7b) Look at part of a description. What do the words in bold do? Choose the correct answer.
First, someone digs the clay from the ground. Next, the pieces of clay go into a pug mil so that itcan be usable. After
‘that, the usable clay goes to a pottery, and someone makes it into pots.
AA they give extra information about the process
B they explain what words like clay or pug mill mean
€ they show how one thing in the process happens after another thing
“8 Writea description of the diagramin exercise 4a. Use the ideas in exercise 7a and the words in exercise 7b.
Check your work for punctuation (capital letters and full stops).
EXAM TASK: Writing (Task 1)
The diagram shows how pots are made by hand.
‘Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
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What’s the topic?
Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
a) What kinds of things do you use the Internet for?
b) How much time a day do you spend using the Internet?
©) Do you think people spend too much time on the Internet?
4) Lookat the photos. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet?
Workin pairs. What do you know about Task 2 of the IELTS Writing test?
18) What do you have to write about?
b) How many words must you write, and how much time do you have for this?
Read the information below and check your answers. Then complete the information with words from the box.
60 250 essay opinion question.
In Task 2 of the IELTS Writing test, candidates have to write an (1) ....288¥..... You will have a (2)
which will ask you to discuss or argue different points of view (for example, the advantages and disadvantages of
something) and give your (3) about something.
For this part of the Writing test, you will need to write at least (4) words. You must follow the
instructions given in the question, and you need to write in an academic style. The complete IELTS Writing test
(Task 1 and Task 2) lasts (5)... minutes, and you should spend around 40 minutes of this on Task2. |
The information in exercise 2b is written in two paragraphs. Choose the correct answers.
a) We sometimes /iway3need to organise essays into paragraphs.
) A paragraph is made of one / more than one sentence.
©) Theres /isn'ta space between each paragraph,
4) A paragraph has one clear topic / lots of different topics.
€) The first / last sentence of the paragraph usually explains what its topic is.
Work in pairs. Look at the
sk 2 question. What is your opinion?
People spend too much time using the Internet and not enough time talking with their family, friends and.
neighbours. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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the reader understand what yourmain topics are and what you want to discuss in your essay.
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(5) Lookat the essay. Match the topics (a-d) with the paragraphs (1-4).
a) agreeing with the opinion in the question ...2.
bb) summarising the essay, and mostly disagreeing with the opinion in the question...
€) disagreeing with the opinion in the question...
4) introducing the essay and the things that the writer wants to discuss.
1 Many people spend several hours each day using the Internet. In this essay, | will discuss whether lagree that
this stops people from spending enough time with their family, friends and neighbours.
2. lagree that some people spend too much time online. For example, some people play games online or use
the Internet for shopping or checking news. Many people spend too much time in front of screens, which can
be unhealthy. It means that they do not communicate with real people in the real world. tis true that people
‘nowadays prefer looking at their smartphones to talking with their families, friends and neighbours.
3 However, the Internet can also help people to communicate. Millions of people use it to make new friends
‘or stay in contact with old ones. Family members who live far away from each other can communicate with
‘each other any time they want to thanks to new technology. Ido not think that a conversation which uses text
messages or video calls is very different to a face-to-face conversation. Many community groups use social
‘media to help organise events anc to get new members. In my opinion, people can communicate and make
friends more easily now than the time before the Internet existed.
4. Inconclusion, | do not agree thatusing the Internet means that people don't spend enough time talking to
their families friends and neighbours. believe that it has increased the amount of communication between
people and offers new ways for people to communicate.
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are useful for organising your ideasand making your essay clearer to read.
6a) Match the phrases in bold in exercise 5 to the reasons the writer uses them (a-d).
a) to introduce a final paragraph !n.conclugion,. aise
bb) to give his/her personal view.
€) to explain something by giving examples ...___..
) to say what the essay will include a
6b. Match the phrases (1-4) with phrases with a simi
41) Inthis essay, Il a) Forinstance,.
2) Inmy opinion, .. ‘ To summarise, ..
3) Forexample,.. ) Lam going to...
4) In conclusion, ... ) I believe that ...
ir meaning (a-d).
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EXAM TASK: Writing (Task 2)
Some people think that old houses should be knocked down to build new houses or apartment blocks. Others
think that old houses should be protected because they are part of a nation's history. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
[1 Introduction paragraph | One or two sentences to introduce the topic, then a sentence starting: In this essay, Iwill
discuss
2 Reasons to knock down
old houses
3 Reasons to protect old
houses
4 Conclusion paragraph Your opinion, starting: In conclusion,
7b) Work with another pair or group. Listen to other students’ ideas. Decide what your own opinion is: Do you
think that old houses should be knocked down or protected?
8) Write your essay in at least 250 words. Make sure you write in clear paragraphs.
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Academic subjects
“1a)_ Work in pairs. Discuss the questions about students in your country.
2) What subjects have you studied at school?
b) Is there something you would like to study in the future?
©) What university subjects are most popular with students in your country?
4) Isit more common to find more men than women studying certain subjects?
e) Do you think everyone should study a foreign language in school?
‘1b! Write examples of academic subjects for these categories.
© arts and humanities history, sata
Torrington University
© social sciences Undergraduates by subjects studied
sciences: eas 5000
H1990 M2010
(© professional degrees eee
2) Lookat the Task 1 question and the chart. Choose the best
overview of the data.
‘The chart shows the numbers of undergraduates studying arts,
sciences, social sciences and professional training subjects at
Torrington University in 1990 and 2910.
‘Summatise the information by selecting the main points and
reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant, Write at least 150 words.
‘A More people are deciding to study professional subjects, such
as business, because it gives them a better chance of finding
ajob.
B The information in the bar chart shows how many undergraduate students chose various subjects at Torrington
University in the years 1990 and 2010 and also how many students there were in total for both of these years.
€ Torrington University is a good place to study sciences and professional degrees because these are the subjects
which have a growing number of students.
Work in pairs. Discuss the information you can see in the chart. How was the situation in 2010 different to
the situation in 19907
3b) Complete the sentences with the information from the chart.
a) The total number of undergraduates went up to nearly 5.000.
bb) The number of undergraduates studying arts subjects went down from 10 1,490,
©) The number of social sciences students went down from 1,050 to
d) In social sciences and sciences had almost exactly the same number of students.
e) The number of students studying sciences went up from 101,970.
f) The number of students studying professional degrees went up from t0 540.
9) No subject had more than students in 1990 or 2010.
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4 Look at the model answer. Match the topics (ad) with the paragraphs (1-4).
a) a paragraph describing what decreased 2. ©) a final summary of the information
b) an overview of the information 4) aparagraph describing what increased
1 The information in the bar chart shows how many undergraduate en
students chose various subjects at Torrington University in the years
1990.and2010 and also how many students there were in total for both NV PEW Eva 2-5
oe it clearly and logically. Make sure
2. Thenumber of undergraduate students studying some subjects fell Co re
between 1990 and 2010. The number of undergraduates studying ee eeW ro
carts and humanities subjects went down from 1,550 to 1,490 and the Poe ee
number of social sciences students also decreased from 1,050 to 970.
3 However, the number of students studying sciences nearly doubled from 1,040 to 1,970 and the number
of students studying professional degrees rose by six times, from 90 to 540. As a result, the total number of
undergraduates increased by about a third to nearly 5,000.
4 In conclusion, while the number of arts and social sciences undergraduates fell, he number of undergraduates
studying other subjects rose significantly.
5. Complete the table with the words in bold from the description. E
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(6 Complete the description for this Task 1 question.
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EXAM TASK: Writing (Task 1) Cee ae
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‘The graph shows the percentage of 12-year-old children learning foreign ctr TT
languages in schools in a region of Britain in 1975 and 2015. Car ats
range of vocabulary. Use other
See en?
Fot example, instead of went up,
Ue a este Serger etree eateries
‘Summarise the information by selecting the main points and reporting
‘the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph gives us information about how many 12-year-old
Languages learned at school by children, aged 12 children learned foreign languages in a part of the UK in two
100% years: 1975 and 2015. It also shows the number of children who
0% Wiss M205 learned no foreign language.
French" German spansh " Oneather” Twoor " Nofregn i e Ease eacue
only only, nly forelgn-mrefregn language
lenguge languages In conclusion, while the number of children learning French or
German decreased, the numberof children learning at least one
other language or learning two or more languages increased.
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Education issues
(1) Work in pairs. Discuss the statements. What are your opinions?
®, :
‘Some students are stressedat university |
‘or school because they stucy too much.
Exams are not the best way
to test a student's abilities,
== Se
Exam tip
© In Task 2 of the IELTS Writing test, you will
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essay before you start writing, Why is this?
‘At university, people should only study
subjects that will lead to 2 good job.
2. Lookat the Task 2 questions below. What are they asking you to do? Match the questions (1-3) with the
types of essay (a-c).
1 Some people say that the only reason to study a subject at college or university is to get ajob related to that
subject. Other people say that itis more important for students to study subjects they enjoy. Discuss both
these views and give your own opinion...
2. Some people say that exams arenot the best way to test a student's abilities, Do you agree or disagree?
3. Some schoolchildren become st’essed by their studies. What do you think are the causes of this, and what
could be done to solve it?
1a) Discuss a problem and give some solutions.
b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of something,
©) Discuss two opposite points of view and say what you think.
3a) Look at the essay plan below, answering question 2 in exercise 2. Match the topics (a-d) with the
paragraphs (1-4).
1a) Give reasons why you agree with the statement. 2,
b) Say what you are going to write about. =
©) Give your opinion about whether the statement s rue,
4) Give reasons why you disagree with the statement.
Paragraph 1: introduce topic/‘In this essay | will discuss."
Paragraph 2: exams better for students who are good at exams / stressful, some students don't do well /exams at
school don't tes skills like dealing with people & being creative
Paragraph 3: we need some kind of system for testing students / imagine doctors, dentists and pilots without exams!
Paragraph 4: exams not always accurate but necessary /not perfect but no other system 3b, Howare the notes different from normal English?
3c! Workin pairs.
1d the answer below and discuss the questions.
a) Are the ideas in the answer the same as the notes in exercise 3a?
b) How many ideas are the same as yours when you discussed the question in exercise 1b?
©) Doyou agree with the conclusion?
‘Some people are not sure ifexams are really the best
way to test a student’ abilities. Other people think
that there are too many exams and this is stressful for
‘many students. In this essay, | will discuss this issue
and give my own opinion.
Exams are not necessarily the best way to test
someone's intelligence. Maybe they only test how
good student is at doing exams. A student who is
relaxed in exams may get a much better grade than
another student who is very stressed or just having
a bad day. Also, many exams only testa student's
knowledge of a subject or what they have learned in
lessons. They do not always test important skills like
dealing with people or thinking creatively.
Ofcourse, itis necessary to have some kind of system for testing students. Otherwise, there would be no
‘guarantee that a student actually knew anything about a subject. Imagine a world in which doctors, dentists
‘and pilots could do their jobs without being tested in some way.
In conclusion, exams are not a perfect system, but they are the only system we have. They may not always be
a totally reliable way to test students’ abilities, but they at least give a general idea of what students know. |
agree that exams are not always the best way to test students' abilities, but believe that they are necessary,
and can think of no alternative system which would work better.
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is before you start writing, it will help you organise your ideas logically.
(4) Work in pairs to write a plan for the Task 2 essay. Decide what your conclusion will be. Then write
your essay.
EXAM TASK: Writing (Task 2)
‘Some people say its best for children to start learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. Other
people say its better to start later. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should write at least 250 words.
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‘e) How easy isit to find a place to live in the capital city?
ff) Isiteasy to take out a mortgage to buy a house?
2) Lookat the graph and choose the best introduction for a Task 1 answer. Why is it the best? Discuss your ideas.
The graph below gives information about property prices in a capital city from 1995 to 2015.
Summarise the information by selecting the main points and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
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a) The graph gives some very interesting information about a city from 1995 to 2015,
'b) The graph shows average property prices in a capital city. There are four lines on the graphs, one for each
kind of property, and also some dates. In general, prices increased,
€) The graph shows property prices for a capital city and how they changed from 1995 to 2015. It gives
information for four different types of housing.
3a) Complete these phrases from a Task 1 introduction with a verb aed
beginning with the given letters.
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The graph shows the number of people who bought a house between January and June 2015. It also provides
information about the age of these people,
4 Write an introduction for the Task 1 question.
EXAM TASK: Writing (Task 1)
The graph below shows how much of their income people between 20 and 35 spent on rent, food and bills
between 1975 and 2015.
‘Summarise the information by selecting the main points and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
Where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Percentage of income people aged 20-35 spent on rent, food and bills (1975-2015)
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1a) Match the words (1-5) with the photos.
1) residential buildings ...
2) industrial buildings
3) an urban area
4) asuburb
5) neighbours
Tb) Work in pairs and discuss the questions.
a) What kind of accommodation do you live in?
b) What are the advantages of living a) in a town or city with lots
of people, orb) just outside a city centre?
©) Do you know the people you live next to?
d) Are there a lot of factories where you live?
‘1¢) Match the words in exercise 1a with the words in bold in
exercise 1b which havea similar meaning.
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a) residential buildings: 4
b) industrial buildings:
©) anurban area:
d) a suburb:
e) neighbours:
2a) Sometimes, you can use the same words that appear in the question but in a different order. Complete the
introduction with key words fromthe Task 2 question.
In many city centres, large numbers of people live in tall apartment blocks. Do you think the advantages of
living in a city centre apartment block outweigh the disadvantages?
‘Many people lve in (1) tall apartment blocks. jn (2)
round the world. In this essay, | will discuss whether the (3) of this
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(3a) Work in pairs or small groups. Choose one of the Task 2 questions below and write an introduction.
EXAM TASK: Writing (Task 2)
‘a) Some people say that the best place to build new houses is in the countryside, where there is plenty of space.
Others say that it is better to build new houses in old industrial areas of cities. Discuss both of these views and
give your own opinion.
b) In some cities, housing has become so expensive that key workers such as nurses and teachers cannot afford
tolive near their places of work. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what could be done to
solve it?
«) In some countries, many young working people live in shared houses with similar people. Dv you think the
advantages of living in a shared house outweigh the disadvantages?
3b, Read the introduction that another pair or group wrote. Discuss the questions.
a) Does the introduction paraphrase all the key words in the question?
'b) Does it avoid using the same words that appear in the question?
©) Doesit explain how the writer will answer the question?
4) Write the rest of your essay for the Task 2 question in exercise 3a.
@ Remember to plan your paragraphs before you write. Make notes in the table below.
You should write at least 250 words.
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Paragraph 3
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(1a, Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
a) What are the most popular sports in your country?
b) How many medals has your country won in each Olympic Games over the last few decades?
) Have the numbers of men and women doing sport in your country gone up or down?
4) Can you explain how doing exercise helps your body?
‘1b! Imagine you know the answers to the questions in exercise 1a. What would be the best diagrams for
“showing the information? Match the information to the diagrams below.
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{2° Lookat the chart and the overview sentence below. Which word in the overview means the same as
these words?
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What stayed almost the same? Discuss your ideas,
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The two pie charts show the total amount of money spent by an Australian city on sports facilities and hosting
sports events in 2004 and 2014.
The smallest change was the proportion of the budget spent on (1) .open-alt-swimming pools. In 2004 the
figure was 14%, and in 2014 it had decreased by jUst (2)... The share of spending on public
laying fields decreased From (3) -n1o-nson-n-tO (8) coe ceeeenvrvvenvnrs There was also a decrease in
the amount of money spent on (8) ..._...._..--. The share of the budget dropped from 8% to 4%.
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figure was 52%, but in 2014 i Fell £0 (6) oo —-nnvnn-—--nn-e Meanwhile, the percentage of the budget spent
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in spending.
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EXAM TASK: Writing (Task 1)
The charts below shows the sporting activities chosen by students at an American high school in 2003 and 2013.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words,
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b) Which sports are popular in your country? Are there any other sports which are more popular?
©) Which sportis the best way to get fit?
‘Tb! Discuss this Task 2 essay question. What is your opinion?
‘Some people say that the only reason to start doing a sport is to improve health and fitness. Others say that this
is not the only reason to start doinga sport. Discuss both these views and give your own opi
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Why sit the best conclusion? Discuss your ideas. Oca aad
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Paragraph 2 __ discuss the benefits of doing sport (health and fitness)
Paragraph 3 _| discuss the other senefits of doing sport (meeting people, having fun, etc)
Paragraph 4 | conclusion ...?
a) inconclusion, | would like to giveanother reason for starting to do a sport. Sports very international, and it
helps to improve international relations. It can even help to promote world peace.
b) Inconclusion, while improving health and fitness is the most obvious benefit from doing sport, itcan have
‘many other benefits as well. In my opinion, the health benefits are probably the main reason why most people
start doing a sport. The other berefits can also come from many other types of activity.
©) Toconclude, |am not interested in sport. Sport is healthy, but | do not need to do sports. | walk three kilometres
to work every day, and that is good for me.
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3b Match the problems with the other conclusions.
1) This is too personal, and it does not sum up the main points of the essay.
2) This is a new point. There should not be any new points in the conclusion.
4 Put these parts of a conclusion in the best order.
Justify your opinion,
Say which argument you agree with most.
‘Summarise the arguments from the essay. ...1
5a) Read these conclusions. What do you think the Task 2 question was for each one?
{a} Inconclusion, computer gaming has some of the characteristics ofa sport, although in other ways, itis very
different. In my opinion, it cannot be considered a sport because the majority of computer gaming involves very
litle physical activity
b) To.conclude, team sports for school children have obvious health benefits, But these sports can be dangerous, as
accidents might happen. However, believe that the health benefits of team sports outweigh any disadvantages
for the majority of children. These heaith benefits may have a positive effect for the rest oftheir lives.
‘5b Look at the words in bold in exercise 5a. What do they mean? Complete the table,
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6a, Workin pairs or small groups. Discuss the Task 2 question below. Which side of the argument do you agree
with? Why do you disagree with the other argument?
EXAM TASK; Writing (Task 2)
Some people say that major sports events such as the
‘Olympic Games are good for improving international
relations. Others say that these events are too expensive,
‘and we should spend money on other things. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant
examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
6b! Write your conclusion, giving your own opinion.
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a) manufacturing factory worker d) tourism
b) retail ~~ ~ _ e) financial services
©) construction A f) agriculture eeu
Look at the Task 1 question and the table and choose the best way to complete the overview sentence.
The table below shows the number of workers in different industries in four European countries.
‘Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The table provides information about how many people work in different types of industry in four countries.
Ineach of the four countries, the total rumber of workers is.
a) thesame, —b) fairlysimilar. _ ¢) very different
‘Complete the description with words from the box. n some cases, more than oneis possible, Discuss your ideas.
about approximately around just nearly over _under
Germany has the most manufacturing workers at just (1) Ve". 3.5 million. France and Spain
both have (2) 25 million and Italy has the fewest at (3) over 1.8 million.
In the retail industry, Spain has the most workers, at (4) 3.15 million. France and Germany
both have (5) 25 million, while taly has just (6) 2 million. Germany has
a”. under 2.5 milion workers in the construction industry. Spain and France both have (8)
2 million, and italy has the fewest at 1.5 million.
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"3 ) Lookat the table. What are the main features? Match the jobs to the four categories (ad) according to the
amount of money that men and women earn.
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EXAM TASK: Writing (Task 1)
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‘© Then, write about the jobs where men earn more than women.
© After that, write about the jobs where men and women have the same salary and the jobs where women earn
more than men.
© Finally, write a short conclusion (one or two sentences). Give information about the average salaries for all jobs.
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a) What jobs can you see in the photos?
b) In your country, which jobs are usually done by men?
©). Which jobs are usually done by women?
4) Do you think that women can do any jobs that men can do?
e) Inyour country, are men usually paid more than women?
‘Ib, Read the Task 2 question and a student’
roduction. What is the problem with the introduction?
Governments should make sure that companies pay men and women the same amount of money for doing
the same job. To what extent do you disagree with this statement?
There are very many diferent types ofjob. Some are very dificult and some are very dangerous. Some jobs are boring
and some are fun. For some jobs, you can get more money. In this essay, | wll discuss the different reasons for choosing
ajob and why money is important.
Ic) Which of the ideas (a-f) should not be in an answer to the question in exercise 1b?
a) a comparison of salaries for women and men in your country
'b) the problem of low salaries for nurses and teachers
©) the reasons why salaries for women and men are not always the same
d) the negative effects of unequal selaries for women and men
e) what governments should and should not do to solve the problem
f) the reasons why some occupations have better salaries than others
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2a) Work in pairs or small groups. Read the Task 2 question. Make a list of the ideas you need to include in
your answer.
In some countries, people work very long hours and do not have enough perm
free time for leisure and family life. What do you think are the causes ofthis
problem, and what can be done to solve it? A aad
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Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
own knowledge or experience.
‘Write at least 250 words.
2b) Listen to other students’ ideas. Make notes about any ideas you like and could include in your essay.
2c) Work in pairs. Make a plan for the essay. How will you organise your ideas into paragraphs?
2d) Compare your plan with the example essay below. Are your ideas the same? What is the focus of each
paragraph?
1 Inmy country, working very long hours has become a common problem, and it seems to be getting worse. Working
too much can damage people's health, their relationships and their quality ofife. This problem is sometimes
referred to as ‘work-life balance’ In this essay, | will discuss the cause of this problem and possible solutions.
2 I think there are two main causes of people working very long hours. The frst causes that employers expect too
‘much. Instead of thinking of their employees as human beings, they think of them as machines, and they want
them to do as much work as possible. The second cause is other employees in the organisation. Ifa person works
the minimum number of hours each week, their colleagues may judge that person negatively or not doing their
fair share of work.
3 I think the solution is very simple. Every job should have a contract with a fixed number of hours. People could
work extra hours ifthey wanted to, but they would receive extra pay for this, I believe that this would be better for
employees and better for the employers. in my opinion, relaxed, happy people usually do better work than tired,
stressed people.
4 In conclusion, think that problems with work-life balance are caused by the expectations of both employers and
employees. The best way to solve this problem would be to have contracts with fixed hours and to encourage
‘people not to work longer than they need to.
(3a) Makea plan for the Task 2 essay.
EXAM TASK: Writing (Task 2)
For some people, being happy is the most important reason for choosing a job. Other people think that having a
good salary is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
3b) Use your plan to write the essay.
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1 Work in pairs. What are the environmental problems? What causes them?
a) air pollution b) flooding ) melting ice caps
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causes the oceans to rise.
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the processes.
Process 1 Process 2
The glacier breaks up into icebergs, The sea level rises.
The glacier flows into the sea faster. The top of the glacier melts.
The sea level rises. . The meltwater lubricates the flow of the glacier.
The glacier flows into the sea. 1 The glacier flows into the sea faster.
The sea melts the glacier. The meltwater goes down through the glacier.
2c) Lookat the words in bold in the sentences. Why do we use them?
This causes the glacier to break up into icebergs. a) toexplain why something happens
Because of this, meltwater goes down to the rock below. 1b) to give our opinion about something
The result is that the sea level rises.
(2d) Complete the description with words from the diagram and cause, because and result.
The diagram shows how rising sea and air (1) temperatur cause glaciers to melt faster. Itshows the
point where a glacier meets the sea and breaks up into (2)...
The glacier flows from the land into the sea. At the point where the glacier is partly in the sea, the warmer sea
temperature means that the glacier melts from below faster. THIS (3) .....0_-— .-—w11ue— it to break up into
icebergs more quickly. (4) —.0.0— _ of this, the glacier flows into the sea faster.
At the same time, the rising air temperatures cause the (5). = me ON the surface of the glacier to
melt faster. The meltwater from the surface snow travels down through the ice to the rock below. This water
(6) _ -~uuusuuunn the flow of the glacier over the rock, The (7) a ss OF this is that the glacier
moves into the sea faster. All of these things (8)... the sea level to rise.
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EXAM TASK: Writing (Task 1)
‘The diagram shows the process which results in
acid rain and its effects.
Summarise the information by selecting
and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant,
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1b) Work in different pairs. Discuss the statements again. This time, one
of you must agree with the statement. The other one must disagree
with it.
2) Work in pairs. Read the paragraph from an answer to the Task 2
question. Discuss why it is not a good paragraph.
‘Animals should not be kept in zo0s because its cruel to keep them
in cages. To what extent do you agtee or disagree?
Itis cruel to keep animals in small cages, but nowadays most modern
2005 keep the animals in large areas, not cages. There are some
‘endangered species which are now only in z00s. The zoos save them
from extinction. However, there are stil some bad zoos, with small cages.
Those are not good. Itis sad to see animals in small spaces. People enjoy
visiting zoos, and they are educational for children. Bad, old-fashioned
2005 should close, but | believe that modern zoos are a good thing.
disagree with the statement.
Petrol should be more expensive,
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Work in pairs, Discuss the statement. Complete the table with a list of reasons and examples to agree and
Protecting the natural world and endangered species such as pandas and tigers is very expensive and not always
successful. The money should be spent on helping humans instead.
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3b, Read the paragraph agreeing with the statement. Does it match your reasons and examples?
(1) Itis true that protecting endangered animals s expensive and sometimes a waste of money. (2) For example,
in parts of Asia there are areas where tigers can live safely, and many people work to stop them being killed.
However, alot of other people kill tigers every year. (3) We can spend lots of money on protecting animals, but
some people think that spending money to protect them is only delaying the time when they become extinct.
For that reason, some people think itis better to spend money on things lke schools and hospitals instead.
3c) Find the parts of the paragraph which do these things.
a) give examples.....2. b) justify the argument ¢) introduce the argument.
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paragraph which disagrees with the statement in exercise 3a.
4b, Swap paragraphs with another pair. Does their paragraph introduce the argument, give examples and
justify the argument? Help them to improve it if necessary.
5. Look at the paragraph from an answer to the Task 2 question below. It has a clear argument, but there is
another problem with it. What do you think it is?
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Petrol should be more expensive, so people use their cars less. To what.
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| absolutely disagree that the price of petrol should be higher. Nobody
would be able to afford to drive to work orto take their children to school.
Everybody would have to stay at home. Nobody would have any fun.
They would have to spend all their money on petrol ust to drive a few
kilomettes, and they would never have any money to spend on food.
Raising the price of petrol would be the worst solution for everybody.
(6) Read the Task 2 question. Plan each paragraph, Remember that for each main paragraph you should
introduce the argument, give examples and justify the argument, Use the plan to write the essay.
EXAM TASK: Writing (Task 2)
Many people think that animals should not be used by people for food, research or work, To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
‘Write at least 250 words.
Paragraph 1: Introduction
Paragraph 2: ive arguments
agreeing with the statement
Paragraph 3: ive arguments
disagreeing with the statement
graph 4: Conclusion
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a) What animals can you see in the pictures?
‘Ib) What do you know about these a cycles (how
they grow up, from baby to adult)? eae
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2.) Complete the description of the life cycle of the frog with err eee ee
the words in the box.
after eventually finally first point
Frogs lay their eggs in water. (1) After. ua While, the tadpoles come out from the eggs. At
(2) vsonnsnnee-ntenen these tadpoles have no legs, but then the legs start to grow. (3) oe
the tadpole looks like a small frog wich a tail. At this (4) itis called a frogle
Ca the tail disappears and the frog has its adult shape. The next stage is that the fernale frog
lays some eggs, and the process begins again.
S 3. Workin pairs. Look at the Task 1 question and answer, Add linking words to the answer.
The diagram below shows the lifecycle ofan insect called the cicada,
‘Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The life cycle of a cicada tree root
17 years
newly underground
hatched adult cicada
nymphs fall to
ground, dig holes .
and go down to old skin
tree's roots climb up tree
adults fly away
lay 400+ eggs
The diagram shows the life cycle of the cicada. It is divided into four main stages.
In the diagram, the cycle begins with nymphs which are the immature form of the cicada. These nymphs live
under the ground in the roots of trees. (1) After_...........Seventeen years, the nymphs come up from below
the Ground (2). nnnonvnnnn—nes they climb up the tree they were living under. (3) oom i;
the adult cicada emerges from the skin of the nymph. (4)... the cicadas fly away.
(5) eens the Feral cicadas return 10 a 12, (6) m-—ene—nsn- ne €CH ONE lays More
than 400 eggs in holes which they have cut into the surface of the tree. The nymphs fall to the ground
(7)... they hatch out of the eggs. Finally, the nymphs dig holes in the ground and go down
under the tree (8)... snus. go into the tree's roots. They live there for another seventeen years,
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noone the cycle begins again.
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Workin pairs or small groups and follow the instructions.
a) Look at the diagram below, Do you already know anything about this topic? What is the most logical point to
start a description of the cycle?
'b) Plan a short presentation to describe the process, Use linking words.
©) Work with another pair and take turns to give your presentation. Were the presentations clear and easy to
understand? Did they use linking words?
5.) Write an answer for the Task 1 question.
EXAM TASK: Writing (Task 1)
‘The diagram below shows the life cycle of the salmon.
‘Summatise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
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TIMESAVER FOR EXAMS: IELTS Starter: Wing for IELS (40-88) ni 1.) Workin pairs. Discuss the questions.
) Do many people suffer from these problems in your country?
b) Discuss possible solutions to each of the problems.
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2a, Which sentences are talking about solutions to problems? Which are WG-9