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    IELTS Techniques

    Information Point Kapurthala

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    +Pen and paper

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    Section 1: Reading

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    +Exam summary

    The academic reading module takes 60 mins

    There are 3 reading texts with a total of 1500-2500words

    - The texts can be on a range of different topics

    - At least one of the texts will contain a detailed logicalargument

    - The texts become progressively more difficult tounderstand

    There are usually 40 questions. These questions becomeprogressively more difficult.

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    +Golden Rules

    Answer the questions quickly and accurately. If you cant

    do a question quickly, leave it and come back to it later

    You have roughly one and half minutes for eachquestion

    The questions generally follow the order of the

    information in the text

    The questions are usually paraphrases of the text so

    seek for the meaning!!!

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    +Golden Rules

    Do not panic if you can only do maybe three questions

    out of seven. Go through them again and again, but

    quickly.

    As the level, the text and the tasks become more difficult,

    therefore do the earlier questions as quickly as

    possible, to give yourself more time for the difficult

    questions

    As the passages are long, you dont have to read

    them in detail. Skim and scan them to find the relevant

    information

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    Techniques

    to increase your speed of reading

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    1) Skimming. Skim the text to obtain general information.

    Think about the general information!!! and not the

    detail.

    2) Scanning. Scan for specific details only; dont

    concentrate on the meaning of the text. If you start to

    read, or even to skim, you will find it more difficult tolocate your words.

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    3) Skim and scan. Skim a text, and stop at particular

    points to look at the meaning. Use the questions to guide

    you around the text.

    4) Scan and skim. When you scan a text for a specific

    word, your eyes touches the other information lightly.

    Because your focus is on the scanning, your eye skimsthe text naturally and does not slow you down. You need

    to practice to build your confidence.

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    Skimming Techniques

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    Skim the title and the questions. This will give you a

    summary of the passage.

    Without reading the text, mark the connecting words,e.g. moreover, in addition, however, etc.

    Skim so that you recognize common types of paragraph

    organization, like effects, causes, methods, etc.

    Skim only the nouns to get the general picture. Learn

    differences between a noun, verb adjective and adverb

    and their functions.

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    Read the first sentence of a paragraph then skim the

    beginning of each sentence to get general theme!!!

    Skim the verbs in each sentence to see if the content oftext is changing

    Skim verbs, they usually mark the beginning of new

    information

    Skim the text to understand the theme, without looking at

    the meaning

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    Skim the text forwards and backwards and note the

    words forming general picture : airports, passengers,

    lounge, fly

    Find the focus of the paragraph, it is not always at

    the beginning!!!

    Look at the central point of the paragraph and let your

    eyes wander around to skim nouns and verbs for thegeneral idea

    Ignore the words you do not know

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    7 Skimming Tricks

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    5) Skim diagonally through the texttop left to bottom right. You

    could also go backwards diagonally or vertically.

    6) Jump in different directions through the text. Then stop nowand again and read.

    7) Skim the ends of sentences. A sentence is basically divided

    between information which refers back to the previous

    sentence and information which is new. Information whichrefers generally comes at the beginning and new ideas at the

    end. Skim the end of the sentences.

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    +Scanning

    Choose your scanning word carefully.

    Look for words that relate to the general subject. They

    can be nouns, names, dates etc.

    Keep in mind the basic structure of a sentence.

    Look for words and ideas that help you navigate the text.

    Look at the questions together and not in isolation

    Connect the questions, group them and use this to help

    you to jump around the text

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    +Matching

    headings to paragraphs

    This will test test your ability to understand general

    information

    Look at any titles with the passage

    Use the heading to predict the headings next to it

    If the list of headings is long, reveal them one at a time to

    stop panicking

    Headings are usually connected with each other

    Note anything you are already aware of from reading the

    other questions

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    +Exam Summary

    The academic writing module takes approximately 60

    minutes.

    There are two tasks in this module:

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    +TASK 1

    First task takes about 20 minutes

    You are asked to write a report about a graph, table, bar

    chart or diagram, using a minimum of 150 words

    You are marked on task completion and use of a range of

    vocabulary and grammar, organization and development

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    +Golden Rules for

    Task 1

    Do Task 1 first, it gives you a sense of accomplishment

    when you have finished

    Spend 20 minutes. You need much time for Task 2!!!

    Skim the instructions and study the diagram. Check the

    values and numbers

    Check that if you write at least 150 words. Lesser words

    = affect your score!!!

    Avoid focusing on the details

    If you have more than 1 graph, link the information.

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    +We recommend

    to spend

    20 minutes the following way:

    2-3 minutes analysing and planning

    14-15 minutes writing

    2-3 minutes checking

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    How to write the main part

    of the text

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    Divide your text into 3-4 paragraphs, including the

    introduction. One sentence is enough for introduction

    Divide the information into general groups/ categories or

    trends

    Describe the main or most striking/ significant, noticeable

    trends/ changes. Avoid writing list of detail. Write about

    general trends and support what you say with specific

    data.

    Describe 3 general trends (upwards, downwards, flat) or

    say what happened (rose, fell, remained flat, fluctuated)

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    +TASK 2

    Second task takes about 40 minutes. You write an

    essay discussing an argument, opinion or a point of view

    You may be asked to write about one or more specific

    aspects of a topic

    You may be asked to give your opinion and suggestions

    for causes and solutions.

    Specialist knowledge of the subject IS NOT being tested.

    You are marked on use of a range of vocabulary andgrammar, organization, development and how you

    respond to the task.

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    +Golden Rules for

    Task 2

    Analyze the essay question and understand the rubric

    Check the general topic of the question and check howmany parts there are to the question

    Make a brief plan, use focus points of the question

    Plan to write about 5 paragraphs*

    Brief notes for each paragraph.

    Aim 270 words. Work out how many lines 250 words arein your handwriting, e.g. if your write 10 words per line,then you will need to produce 25 lines!!!

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    Keep this plan in mind:

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    +Plan of 5 paragraphs

    Title

    Paragraph 1 \ Introduction

    Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5

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    +General writing hints

    for Task 2

    Familiarize yourself with the basic structure of the essay

    question and the rubric

    Keep the introduction short

    Start your paragraph with a general statement and then

    support and explain it

    Check your spelling

    Be aware of the mistakes you usually make and look out

    for these. It can make a difference of a score band!

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    Section 3: Listening

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    +Exam Summary

    Takes approximately 30 minutes.

    There are 4 separate sections and you hear each section once

    only.*

    There are 40 questions. These questions become

    progressively more difficult.

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    +4 Sections of listening

    Section 1: Conversation between two people on a

    general or social theme.

    Section 2 : A monologue or an interview on a general orsocial theme.

    Section 3 : Conversation between up to 4 speakers on

    an educational or training theme.

    Section 4 : A talk or lecture on a theme of generalacademic interest.

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    +Golden Rules

    Learn using listening, reading, hearing and writing

    simultaneously.

    Develop your organizational and prediction skills, addyour concentration.

    Practice listening to a wide range of accents!!!

    Concentrate on the questions one at a time, but be

    prepared for the next question.

    Listen to the instructions on tape as well. A general clue

    is usually given.

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    Skim the questions to get a general idea of the listening

    and take notes of key words.

    Use your time efficiently.

    Go to the next question of you miss a question.

    Predict and check:

    Predicting is not guessing. You guess when you do not

    think about an answer, you predict when you use theinformation you have or know to give an answer

    Predicting is about using skills you already use in life

    generally. So use logic, common sense.

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    Practice until you predict

    automatically!!!

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    +Summary

    Concentrate through the whole exam. If you relax, you

    end up hearing what is being said and not listened

    Use the questions to guide you through therecording

    Concentrate while you are writing answers. If you dont

    listen to the recording, you may miss the thread of the

    dialogue

    Use the prediction skills to help you focus

    If you miss a question, leave it and go to the next one. It

    is better to miss one question than a whole section

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    Section 4: Speaking

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    +Exam Summary

    The speaking module takes 1114 minutes

    There are 3 sections.*

    You will be assessed on your:

    Fluency and coherence

    Vocabulary

    Range of grammar and accuracy

    Pronunciation

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    +Part 1

    Takes about 45 minutes.

    This part is for the examiner to introduce him/herself and ask

    you questions about yourself.

    The questions asked in this part are designed to encourage

    you to talk.

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    +Part 2

    Part 2 takes 34 minutes

    This part is for you to prepare and give a short talk of 12minutes on a given subject.

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    +Part 3

    Takes 45 minutes.

    During this part, you and the examiner have a discussion

    linked to the subject from Part 2.

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    +Golden Rules

    Speak as much English as you can.

    Sound natural, be spontaneous and relevant.

    Be positive!!!

    Use a wide range of vocabulary.

    Practice speaking clearly.

    Keep eye contact with the examiner.

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    +Tips for speaking

    Concentrate at one part at a time. For a while forget other

    parts

    Keep eye contact with the Examiner, even if she/he is

    looking away

    Remember that the Examiner is just like your teacher. In

    fact, Examiners are usually teachers, so they are aware

    of how you feel, because their own students feel the

    same

    Always state your answer and then expand it

    The questions are designed to encourage you to talk.

    They are not new or unpredictable

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    +You might be asked

    about:

    A place or a hobby

    Your daily routine

    Your interests

    Places in your country

    Special foods/events in your country

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    +Organization skills

    Speaking tests your ability to organize what you say. Goodorganization improves your fluency and coherence and reducesyour mistakes

    Practise making notes and using them to help you speak

    Learn to build what you say around the prompts on the cardand your notes

    Record yourself; even write your answer down to see how

    much you need to say

    Do not learn what you have written by heart, but do learn wordsand phrases that prompt and guide you

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    +Developing ideas

    When you state something, try to qualify it and expand to

    support your opinion/reason

    - The main way/step/measure I think, is to

    - because this will/can lead toand also

    - And another way isI also think/feel/believe

    - In my opinion/From my point of view

    Use, adding words: Moreover/What is more

    Keep the subject and try not to speak too fast. Speak and

    breathetake shallow breaths

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    Plan

    Mock test

    Mental exercises

    Visualisation

    Controlling your physical state

    Dealing with nerves

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    Thank You