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TODAYS LESSON

Vocabulary Word List Unit 9


Listening Matching & Completing a Flow Chart
Speaking answering Part 3 questions
IELTS Objective 5 course IELTS Speaking exam
IELTS Writing Task 1 describing a process
Lesson 8 Reading Practice Test Passages 1 & 2
Checklist am I prepared for IELTS?
Advice next steps
next IELTS exam session
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IELTS LISTENING
Unit 9 Remember! Understanding numbers will help
you in Listening Section 1 of the exam.

Page 88 For more practice, do


Exercise 1 Unit 2 p19
Listening Ex 1-3

Use the CD Audio tracks


from your book which are
on your home page
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IELTS VOCABULARY IELTS VOCABULARY

Page 140
Word List Unit 9

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IELTS VOCABULARY IELTS VOCABULARY
Complete the text with a word
you memorised, in the correct
Word list U. 9 p140 - check the meanings of any form for the context.
words you dont know
1. People need access to clean _______ _____ to
account for maintain basic _______.
cultivate crops 2. Agriculture _________ for 70% of the worlds fresh
drought water use, but in many areas there is not enough
hygiene water to _______ crops.
here
veryw 3. For many people, their nearest ______ _____is a
running water
r, water e
Wate river or communal tap.
water source
Memorise these words
4. A long period without rainwater
(30 seconds) can cause _______ .
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here8
everyw
, water
Water

IELTS VOCABULARY IELTS VOCABULARY


Can you remember the text?
Word list U. 9 p140 find the words in bold
1. People need access ___ clean running water to
maintain _____hygiene. Think of 3 examples of
2. Agriculture accounts ___ 70% of the worlds fresh countries in the developing world
water use, but in many areas there is not enough things that are part of the natural world
water to cultivate _____.
sports where you use a wetsuit
3. For many people, their nearest water source is a
river or communal ___.
4. A long period without _______
can cause drought.

he 9
re
everyw 10
, water
Water

IELTS VOCABULARY IELTS VOCABULARY


Information
Word list U. 9 p140 check the words in bold and
choose the correct picture waste n (U) unwanted materials or substances that
remain after you have used something
water supply or water source?
Which term below means domestic waste?
2. spring
household
1. dam human waste
industrial
nuclear

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IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES
These terms are useful in the IELTS exam for your
IELTS VOCABULARY
Speaking and Writing

For Speaking Part 3


Industrial waste is Page 92, Ex 1
polluting our rivers Page 93, Ex 2
nowadays...

and for Writing Task 2

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IELTS VOCABULARY IELTS VOCABULARY

effect benefit advantage disadvantage effect benefit advantage disadvantage

p 92 Ex 1 - read sentences a-d, note the terms in bold p 93 Ex 2 - find and correct the mistakes in these sentences

a. Village life has many advantages for people.


b. Access to running water has huge benefits for
everyone.
c. The article about Foro had a powerful effect on its
readers.
d. The main disadvantage of living in a modern city is
the noise. Which sentence
is correct?
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IELTS VOCABULARY IELTS VOCABULARY


p 93 Ex 2 contd Remember how to use the phrases below.
5. International tourism has not given a bad effect on the
environment. - advantage(s)
6. The advantages and disadvantages in the water The - disadvantage(s)
ofing
supply are easy to see. - effect(s)
7. In conclusion, there is a major - benefit(s)
effect quality of life.

have - an effect on
- benefits for
- advantages / disadvantages for
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IELTS VOCABULARY IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES
These phrases are useful in the IELTS exam for your
Remember adjectives give more precision
Speaking and Writing

For Speaking Part 3


- main advantage(s) We dont know the
The - most disadvantage(s) ofing long-term effects of
significant effect(s) climate change..
- principal benefit(s) and for Writing Task 2

have - a powerful effect on


- huge benefits for
- many advantages / disadvantages for
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IELTS LISTENING IELTS LISTENING

Page 89
Exercises
LISTENING Section 3
2&3
(conversation on a
study-based topic)

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IELTS LISTENING IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES

Matching A, B, C Strategy for Matching A, B, C questions


Questions 1-5 Remember!
What comment does the tutor make about each part of the presentation?
You may use the same option more than once.
Write the correct letter, A-C, next to Questions 1 5.
Questions 1-5
NB You may use any letter more than once.
What comment does the tutor make about each part of the
Parts of Presentation presentation?
1 the introduction
2 the background
3 the description of the process
Write the correct letter, A-C, next to Questions 1 5.
4 the advantages / disadvantages
5 the conclusion NB You may use any letter more than once.
Comments
A It needs to be shorter.
B The ideas are difficult to follow.
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IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES IELTS LISTENING

Strategy for Matching A, B, C questions Now listen and answer p 89 Ex 2, Q 1-5


Questions 1-5
Underline the key ideas in the question and What comment does the tutor make about each part of the presentation?
in options A, B and C
Write the correct letter, A-C, next to Questions 1 5.
Questions 1-5
What comment does the tutor make about each part of the NB You may use any letter more than once.
presentation?
Parts of Presentation
1 the introduction
Comments 2 the background
A It needs to be shorter. 3 the description of the process
4 the advantages / disadvantages
B The ideas are difficult to follow. 5 the conclusion
C Some information should be added. Comments
A It needs to be shorter.
B The ideas are difficult to follow.
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IELTS LISTENING
IELTS LISTENING
p89 Ex 4. Match words 1-5 to definitions a-e

Page 89
Exercise 4

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IELTS LISTENING IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES

p 89 Ex 5 - Completing a flow chart Strategy for Completing a flow chart


Questions 6-10 What process is the flow chart showing?
Complete the flow chart below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. Questions 6-10
Complete the flow chart below.
The desalination process
Introductory point: a 6 can desalinate sea water using its throat. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Collection: sea water passes through a canal into the 7 The desalination process
Introductory point: a 6 can desalinate sea water using its
throat
Treatment: rubbish is removed. Collection: sea water passes through a canal into the 7

Salt removal: sea water passes through a membrane


under high pressure; a very 8 process.
Treatment: rubbish is removed.
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IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES

Strategy for Completing a flow chart

Strategy for Completing a flow chart Are all the questions part of the flow chart?
Questions 6-10
Read the instructions carefully - how many Complete the flow chart below.
words can you write in each gap? Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Questions 6-10
Complete the flow chart below. The desalination process
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. Introductory point: a 6 can desalinate
sea water using its throat

Collection: sea water passes through a canal into the 7

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IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES

Strategy for Completing a flow chart Strategy for Completing a flow chart
What type of word is missing in each gap? What type of word is missing in each gap?
The desalination process
Introductory point: a 6 can desalinate
Produces fresh water and salty brine can harm 9
sea water using its throat
Collection: sea water passes through a canal into the 7

Use: human consumption and irrigating 10


Treatment: rubbish is removed.

Salt removal: sea water passes through a membrane under


high pressure; a very 8 process.
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IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES IELTS LISTENING

Strategy for Completing a flow chart


Remember! The parts of the flow chart without a
gap can help you to follow the text as you listen.

Collection: sea water passes through a canal into the 7 Page 89


Exercise 5 Now listen and do the
Treatment: rubbish is removed.
exercise in your book

Salt removal: sea water passes through a membrane under


high pressure; a very 8 process.

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IELTS SPEAKING IELTS SPEAKING

Page 93
Exercise 6
SPEAKING Part 3
(general questions on a topic)

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IELTS SPEAKING IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES

Look at these Speaking Part 3 questions. Answering Speaking Part 3 questions.


1. What water sports are popular among young What water sports are popular among young people?
people?
2. How are sports like surfing and swimming How many sports should you name?
different? a. one or two b. at least four
3. Why do some people not enjoy water sports?
Should you
a. just give a list of popular water sports?
Which question is asking the candidate to:
b. explain a little why they are popular?
a. compare water sports?
c. say some things the sports have in common?
b. name some water sports?
c. explain something about water sports?

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IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES

Answering Speaking Part 3 questions. Answering Speaking Part 3 questions.


How are sports like surfing and swimming different? Why do some people not enjoy water sports?

What aspects could you compare? What reasons could you give?

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Answering IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES
IELTS SPEAKING Speaking Part 3 questions
Starting your answer
I think it depends on
Also
Page 94 Um
Exercise 7 I think there are
Listing examples
Lastly
Another possibility is
Let me think
For a start
Pausing to think
Well, there are
well

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IELTS SPEAKING

Now answer these Speaking Part 3 questions The IELTS SPEAKING exam
1. What water sports are popular among young people?
2. How are sports like surfing and swimming different?
3. Why do some people not enjoywater sports? You are going to
watch an IELTS
Use at least one of each type of phrase Speaking exam*
I think it depends on/I think there are/Well, there are

Also/Lastly/For a start/Another possibility is

Um/Let me think/well
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IELTS WRITING IELTS WRITING

Page 94
ex. 1

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IELTS WRITING IELTS WRITING

p.94, ex.1: Look at the diagram and answer


Writing Task 1 p.94-95, ex. 1 these questions:

The diagram shows a simple 1. What equipment is needed


system that turns dirty water for the water filter?
into clean water. 2. What materials are used in
the filter?
Summarise the information
by selecting and reporting 3. Where does the dirty water
enter the system?
the main features, and
make comparisons where 4. Where does the clean water
relevant. come out?
5. What is the pipe used for?
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IELTS WRITING

IELTS WRITING p.95, ex.2: Complete the plan for this


Task 1 with a word from the box
Page 95 build list operate overview
Exercise 2
[para.1] Explain what the diagram shows and
(a)____________ the equipment.

[para.2] Explain how to (b)____________ the water-filter


system.
[para.3] Explain how to (c)____________ the system.

[para.4] Write an (d)____________ of the diagram.

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GRAMMAR IELTS WRITING

Review the PASSIVE


Page 95
Exercise 3
See Key Grammar p.96
and
Language Reference p. 129

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IELTS WRITING IELTS WRITING

p.95, ex.3: Which words/phrases in the Complete the table with more sequencers.
sample answer are used to mark
The 1st stage in a process: First,
F______,
a. the start of an
F______ of a____,
explanation / the
process? The process begins when
b. the end? The middle stages in a Next / Then / After that,
process: S_______(ly)
c. two things that
happen together? The last stage in a process: Finally
d. one thing that follows L_______
another?
Read Language Reference p. 129, Sequencers
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IELTS WRITING IELTS WRITING

Page 95
Page 95
Exercise 5
Exercise 4

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IELTS WRITING p.95, ex.5: IELTS WRITING


Answer these questions
Writing Task 1 p.95-96
1. How deep is the water
The diagrams show two source?
methods of collecting water for
irrigation purposes. 2. Who or what is collecting the
water?
Summarise the information
by selecting and reporting 3. What equipment is used?
the main features, and
4. What is the water being used
make comparisons where
for?
relevant.

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p.95, ex.7:
IELTS WRITING Think about how to write your answer
1. what to describe and compare in the two diagrams;

Page 95 2. how many paragraphs to write and what content to include;


Exercise 7
3. how to begin and end, what to include in the overview.

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Do IELTS Writing Task 1 You are going to do an IELTS


p.96, ex.8 Reading Practice test
Write it in 20 minutes Remember!
Reading Passage 3 is the most difficult, so
try to get as many points as possible in the easier
Use language from the sample answer Reading Passages 1 & 2
on p 95 which you think is useful. IN THE EXAM, you have 1 hour to answer all the
questions and write your answers on the Answer
Sheet SO use 20 mins for each passage.
You can meet an English teacher at CLA to correct The examiner will not tell you the time
your Task 1 during Ricevimento hours (see CLA web page). until the end of the hour.

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IELTS PRACTICE TEST


IELTS PRACTICE TEST Reading Passage 1 (p. 146-148 Q 1-13)
ANSWERS Passage 1
Reading Passage 1
1. (basic) physics 8. NOT GIVEN
Pages 146 148
2. (small) model 9. TRUE
Questions 1 13
3. scrap yards / scrapyards 10. TRUE
4. (bath) pipe 11. 39 feet
Reading Passage 2
5. tractor fan 12. kerosene
Pages 149 151 You have 6. FALSE 13. science
Questions 14 26
40 mins 7. FALSE
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IELTS PRACTICE TEST IELTS READING TEST
Reading Passage 2 (p. 149-151 Q 14-26)
You have completed 2 parts of an IELTS Reading test
ANSWERS Passage 2
Whats your total score?
14. C 21. D or E
15. G 22. E or D
A SCORE OF 16/40 = IELTS BAND 5 SO...
16. A 23. explorers
17. H 24. summer (season) ...13/26 in this test is a good result!
18. E 25. ice rink
19. A or D 26. (melting) glaciers
20. D or A
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AM I READY FOR THE IELTS EXAM? AM I READY FOR THE IELTS EXAM?
CHECKLIST CHECKLIST

1. I have done all the 3. I have revised the


- CD Rom homework - Speaking reference section (pp108-111)
- Speaking models in the lessons
- writing exercises from the course
- Listening exercises in the lessons
- Writing reference section (pp 112-119)
2. I have revised all the vocabulary in
- the lessons (see the pdfs) 4. I have revised the grammar in
- the Word Lists at the back of the book - the Language Reference section (120-131)
- the CD Rom exercises
5. I know how the exam is structured (p7)

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WHAT NEXT? PRACTICE TEST - IELTS READING SCORE

SCORE BAND
Borrow Practice Tests from 1 1
the CLA and practise at home. 23 2
Use this table
49 3 to understand
10 15 4 your IELTS
16 22 5 band level for
23 28 6 Reading when
you do IELTS
29 35 7 Practice Tests
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40 9
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PRACTICE TEST - IELTS LISTENING SCORE WHAT NEXT?

SCORE BAND
1 1
23 2 Book an appointment with an
English Language Expert OR
49 3 Use this table come to Ricevimento Libero
10 16 4 to understand (times on CLA website)
17 24 5 your IELTS
band level for Bring a Writing Task 1 and 2
25 32 6
Listening for evaluation
33 37 7 when you do
38 39 8 IELTS Practice (dont forget to bring the Task
Tests questions with you!)
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WHAT NEXT?
WHEN CAN I SIT THE IELTS EXAM?

Practise your Speaking at the


IELTS Speaking Practice link CHECK THE CLA WEBSITE FOR THE DATE OF
from your home page THE NEXT EXAM SESSION
https://didattica.polito.it/cla/ielts_sessioni.html
(under materiale propedeutico)

Book an appointment with an Remember! You can enrol from your home page
English Language Expert OR
come to Ricevimento Libero
(times on CLA website) to
have an evaluation.
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