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IELTS Preparation

General Information about IELTS

- What is IELTS? It's an international exam for English language. Most of world

universities required an IELTS grade as one of its admission

requires.

IELTS means: International English Language Testing System.

- How to apply? You can apply for IELTS exam from two places:

1- British Council.

2- IDP Test Centre.

If you wish to have a look on the exam available dates place click on one of

these links, according to the test centre you want to register by:

IDP Education Test Centre:

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- You can check you RESULT by clicking on this link: http://ielts-results.britishcouncil.org/forms/frmMain.aspx

P.S The IELTS exam has two Types which are Academic & General

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TEST Sections:

The test is divided into 4 sections (Listening – Reading – Writing –

Speaking)

1- Listening :

Section 1: A conversation between 2 speakers in a social situation.

Section 2: A talk by a single Speaker based on a non-academic situation.

Section 3: A conversation with more than one speaker on an academic topic.

Section 4: A university lecture or talk.

- Listening Tips: a- Don't write things that you don't hear, even if you think they

are correct.

b- Remember! You will only hear the recording once, so you

must answer the questions as you listen (write your answer

in the question sheet).

You will always have 10 minutes to transfer your answer

from question sheet to the answer sheet

c- Before you hear a topic, you always have some time to read

question, Use This Time CARFULY.

d- If you can't answer a question, ignore it and go on to the next

one. DO NOT waste your time.

e- Watch your Spelling.

f- Listen to BBC.

2- Reading:

- This module is only 60 minutes.

- There is NO TIME to transfer your answers.

- NEVER read the whole passage. Just read the first paragraph to

have a general knowledge on what the passage is about. And then

read the FIRST SENTENCE for each paragraph, which means

SKIM.

- SCAN for the specific information that questions ask for.

- ALWAYS READ the INSTRACTIONS.



Reading Module (Academic Reading) Times Tasks Topics Sources

60 minutes Read THREE passages and answer 40 questions

General interest topics written for a general audience

Journals, magazines, books, newspapers

Reading Module (General Reading) Times Tasks Topics Sources

60 minutes Read THREE passages and answer 40 questions

Basic social English Training topics General interest

Notices, flyers, timetables, documents, newspaper articles, instructions, manuals

3- Writing :

Your essay MUST have three sections:

Introduction= one paragraph

Body= two or more; depending on the question

Conclusion= one paragraph

You MUST use the connective words (for more details look at

"connective words" file in the attached files)

You will always have 2 tasks in the writing exam and you MUST

answer the two tasks.

First we will look on the ACADEMIC

WRITING:

Academic Writing Task 1: This is always about a graphic, diagram or pictorial information.

You are expected to write a summary of the information provided

in at least 150 words.

There are some words that you should know and use while

describing the diagram. Such as:

A sharp fall = انخفاض حاد

A steady rise – a gradual increase = ارتفاع مطرد

Stabilized at= ًاستقر ف

Leveled off at = ًاستقر ف

A peak = قمة

A sharp rise = ارتفاع حاد



A gradual fall = ًانخفاض تدرٌج

A steady fall= ًانخفاض تدرٌج

You need to look at some examples to know how to use these

words; you will find the examples in the attached files.

If the question has one graphic (إذا كان السؤال عبارة عن رسم بٌانً واحد )

You will divide your body into 2 paragraphs and divide your

graphic into two periods, each paragraph describe one period.

وقسم انسسم انبُاوٍ انً فخسحُه ،مثال اذا كان انسسم انبُاوٍ كامم َبدٌ

انً 0991، أول فخسة حكىن مه 0111وَىخهٍ عىد سىت 0991مه سىت

0111انً 0991وانفخسة انثاوُت حكىن مه 0991

وكم فقسة حخكهم عه فخسة مه انفخسحُه

If the question has a graphic and a table

(إذا كان السؤال فٌه جدول ورسم بٌانً )

You will divide your body into 2 paragraphs, one paragraph for the

graphic, and the other is for the table.

وحظ فقسة نهسسم انبُاوٍ ،وفقسة ثاوُت نهجدول

If the question has two pictures:

You will divide your body into 2 paragraphs, each paragraph for

one picture.

كم فقسة حخكهم عه صىزة وحدة فقظ مه انصىزحُه

Things you can check yourself: Did you write an introductory paragraph (1-2

sentences) saying what the chart is about?

Did you start with general statements and continue

with specific facts or figures?

Did you organize your description logically, step-by-

step?

Did you make paragraphs (3 is enough for task 1)?

Did you save time (1-2 minutes) to check your

spelling and grammar?

Be CARFUL

Be sure that a and an are separated from the next

word (Example: "a man" – not "aman")

WATCH you TIME

HANDWRITING! Be sure that your writing can be

read.



(Look at task 1 A.W examples in the attached files)

Academic Writing Task 2: The second task is more demanding. You are expected to

produce a written argument. This means you will write either

an opinion paragraph or a disadvantages & advantages

paragraph. At least 250 words.

To know how to write an opinion paragraph please check the

"how to write file" in the attached file

To know how to write an disadvantages & advantages paragraph please

check the "how to write file" in the attached file.

(Look at task 2 A.W examples in the attached files)

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Second we will look at GENERAL WRITING:

General Writing task 1:

You always have to write a letter based on described

situation. At least 150 words.

(Look at task 1 G.W examples in the attached files)

General Writing task 2:

You have to write an essay based on a given topic. At least

250 words.

(Look at task 2 G.W examples in the attached files)



Summary of IELTS Writing

Strategies:

Approach Reason Spend 20 minutes on task 1 (150 words)

And 40 minutes on task 2 (250 word)

Task 2 is longer than Task 1 and is

worth twice as many marks.

Before you

write

Read the task very carefully to

decide how many parts it has and

what your position is.

You will lose marks if you don't address all

the parts of the question

Decide your main ideas.

The examiner will be looking for a number

of clear main ideas.

As you

write

Introduce your answer in your

own words and make your position

clear.

The examiner will NOT count copied

material as part of your total word count.

Place your main ideas clearly and

use examples to support them.

You will get more marks if your ideas are

clear and well supported

Write a conclusion and re-state

your position.

Your examiner will expect to find a logical

conclusion and a consistent position.

How you

write

Try to show that you can use

your own words and a range of

grammatical structures.

You will get more marks for vocabulary and

grammar if you can do this.

Divide your answer into

paragraph and use linkers to

connect your ideas.

You will get more marks if you can organize

your answer well and use a range of linking

and reference words.

When you

have

finished

Count your words to make sure

you have written enough.

Short answers lose marks.

There are NO marks for long answers.

Check your grammar, spelling and

punctuation.

Mistakes in these areas can reduce your

marks.



4- Speaking

Structure of the speaking test:

Part Nature of interaction Timing Part 1

Introduction and intervie

w

- Examiner introduces him/herself and confirms

candidate's identity. - Examiner interviews candidate using verbal questions selected

from familiar topic frames.

4-5 minutes

Part 2 Individual long

turn

Examiner asks candidate to speak for 1-2 minutes on a

particular topic which will be written on a card .Before that

he/she will give you one minute to think about the topic.

Examiner asks one or two questions to round off the long

turn.

3-4 minutes (including 1

minute preparation

time)

Part 3 Two-way discussio

n

Examiner makes a conversation with the candidate about the

same topic in part 2.

4-5 minutes

- Speaking Tips:

1- Dress neatly.

2- Arrive early.

3- Try to look confident.

4- Make eye contact with the examiner.

5- Don't say to the examiner "I'm nervous".

6- Don't be afraid to correct yourself.

7- Always offer more than YES or NO.



The examiner evaluates you basing on these things:

Did you? Yes/No … Look at him? … Talk for 1-2 minutes? (part two)

…Keep to the topic? …Cover all the points on the card?

… Talk clearly? … Talk at a steady speed? … Use intonation and word stress?

… Use appropriate vocabulary for the topic?



HOW THE IELTS TEST IS GRADED/BANDED ?

BAND 9 Expert User Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.

BAND 8 Very Good User Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles detailed argumentation well.

BAND 7 Good User Has operational command of the language, though occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.

BAND 6 Competent User Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.

BAND 5 Modest User Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.

BAND 4 Limited User Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.

BAND 3 Extremely Limited User Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.

BAND 2 Intermittent User No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.

BAND 1 Non User Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.

BAND 0 Did not attempt the test. - No assessable information.



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reading answer sheet Sample

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