IELTS - Listening and Reading
Write down 7 unknown words and create a meaning according to the reading context.
Thesis: statement of the position on a particular topic.
Arguments: supporting reasons in logical order.
Conclusion: provide a conclusion statement that calls the audience.
Extensive reading
Intensive reading
-To cover something substantial (casual).
-Large quantities of material.
-Acquiring information.
-Reading method.
-Read a text carefully and deeply.
-Maximun understanding.
Read phrases, not word by word. It improves reading speed and comprehension.
Underline any unfamiliar words or phrases.
Identify main ideas (topic sentences) of each paragraph.
Use the reading context to understand unfamiliar words.
Part 1
Try to apply intensive reading tips :)
Wordshake!
Listen to the audio and write the numbers that you heard :)
Avoiding distractions
A speaker gives some information, then corrects himself and gives the right information.
Example 1. Does the woman have any dietary restrictions?
Example 2. Write down the phone number.
Word indicators:
-No / Sorry / Mistake.
Where is a trick here?
Part 4
You will listen an audio which is a monologue on an academic subject (e.g: a university lecture).
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