IELTS level 2 READING-SPEAKING - unit 1

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1. IELTS READING and SPEAKING Unit 1 IELTS 2

2. What do you know about the IELTS Reading Test? Are the following statements true (T) or false (F)? The test lasts 60 minutes. There is 10 minutes at the end of the test to transfer answers on to the answer sheet. There are 4 different texts. The texts are all at the same level of difficulty. => 15 mts Text 1, 20 mts Text 2, 25 mts Text 3 Some specialist knowledge is required. There are 40 questions in total. Number of the questions per text can vary. 2

3. READING SECTION 3 40 questions, 3 reading passages, 60 minutes Each text little more difficult than the one before Featuring authentic reading passages Reading skills needed such as : - skimming, scanning, making predictions - predicting content from the main heading and subheadings - identifying keywords and paraphrases identifying the writer’s overall purpose following key arguments in a text identifying opinions and attitudes distinguishing main ideas from supporting details extracting information from a text to complete a diagram, summary, table, or set of notes

4. Reading question types 4 Matching sentence ending Sentence completion

5. Reading question types 5 Flow-chart completion Table completion

6. Reading question types 6 Note completion Labelling a diagram

7. Reading question types 7 Summary completion with a box Summary completion

8. Reading question types Yes/No/Not Given 8 True/False/Not Given

9. Reading question types Matching information 9 Matching headings

10. Reading question type 10 Pick from a list Multiple choice

11. Reading question types 11 Matching features Short-answer

12. Features of a Reading passage Heading Subheading Paragraph Figure/illustration Caption footnote 12

13. Reading skills Skimming Reading a text very quickly to get the general understanding and to activate your schematic knowledge . Scanning Reading a text with the specific purpose of extracting information such as numbers, facts, words etc. Inferring meaning Reading a text in order to discover the writer’s opinions or feelings from the language and way it has been expressed or presented. 13 Reading for detail/close reading Reading a text in order to understand the detailed meaning

14. Reading Section 1 • Reading Passage 1 is usually a factual text. • You need to find specific information. • It is usually easier than the other parts, so it’s a good idea to do it first. 14 Read the title of the passage and the subheading in italics . Guess what the text is about. Skim the text. What is the general idea of the passage?

15. True/False/Not Given This type of question tests the understanding of factual information as it is stated in the text. The statements that are provided in this question type follow the order of information in the text. Look for keywords. Skim the passage to find relevant section. Read the information in that section carefully. 15

16. True/False/Not Given True If the passage expresses the same information , write TRUE. False If the passage expresses the opposite information , write FALSE. Not Given If the passage does not include the information expressed in the question , write NOT GIVEN. 16

17. How to answer Read the statements and then underline the key words . Skim the passage to find the key words in the relevant section. 17 Read the information in that section carefully. Decide if the statements are True/False/Not Given.

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20. Table completion The questions follow the same order as the relevant information in the text Often tests synonyms and paraphrases Study the whole table. What does it tell you? What are the row and column headings? The headings will tell you what information is missing For each gap, find the part of the text that it relates to, and scan the text for the missing information 20

21. Check type of word(s) (noun, adjective, verb) and type of information you need for each gap. Check how many words you are allowed to use. Use words exactly as they are spelled in the passage. Check that your answers are grammatically correct. TABLE COMPLETION 21

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23. SPEAKING ▲ 3 Parts ▲ 11 – 14 minutes ▲ A face-to-face interview ▲ Speaking test criteria: - fluency and coherence - vocabulary range - grammar - pronunciation ▲ Focus on language, not your real answer 23

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25. Part 1 The examiner asks you about yourself, your home, work, studies and other topics. This part lasts between four and five minutes. 1 Use your own words when possible. 25 Give reasons for your answers. Offer extra details.

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27. Adding details Interviewer: What do you do in your spare time? Candidate: I enjoy reading. Usually I read novels or comics after the working hours …………………………………………………………….. 3 different replies Interviewer : What sports do you enjoy? I’m not that fond of sport but I quite like swimming. I’m not very sporty but I cycle a bit. I don’t really like any sports. I prefer reading and going to the cinema. I’m keen on swimming and I usually swim with my brother on the weekend. Avoid simple one word answers

28. E xtending your responses By using expressions such as well , actually , I guess , and linking words like so and because to connect your ideas B y providing two or three additional pieces of information

29. Watch the following Speaking videos.

30. PART 1 The examiner asks you about yourself, your home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE Flowers and plants • Do you have a favourite flower or plant? [Why/Why not?] • What kinds of flowers and plants grow near where you live? [Why/Why not?] • Is it important to you to have flowers and plants in your home? [Why/Why not?] • Have you ever bought flowers for someone else? [Why/Why not?] PART 1 The examiner asks you about yourself, your home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE People you study/work with • Who do you spend most time studying/working with? [Why?] • What kinds of things do you study/work on with other people? [Why?] • Are there times when you study/work better by yourself? [Why/Why not?] • Is it important to like the people you study/work with? [Why/Why not?]

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