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Useful Vocabulary for Writing an IELTS Graph Essay

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 How to Use IELTS Graph Vocabulary in Writing Task 1 Because IELTS writing task 1 involves describing a graph or chart of some type, it will help to have a handle on IELTS writing chart vocabulary — words and phrases that help you write about the information on the chart or graph. How are graphs described in IELTS? Let’s walk through the best vocabulary for the task, step by step. 1. Start With Introduction Phrases Often ESL students start their essay with  ‘The graph shows…’.  While this is fine, the verb  ‘shows’  could be replaced by a more exciting and high-level vocabulary word. Here are four different prompts to start your essay: The graph  illustrates  the trends in… The graph  reveals  information about the changes in… The graph  provides  the differences between… The graph  presents  how X has changed over a period of… Note: DO NOT write the word below or above in your introduction. i.e.  The graph above/belo...
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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1; free practice questions

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IELTS Writing Task 1 1. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.  Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making relevant comparisons. Write at least 150 words. The chart shows the average number of hours each day that Chinese, American, Turkish and Brazilian tourists spent doing leisure activities while on holiday in Greece in August 2019.   2.  You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.  Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making relevant comparisons. Write at least 150 words. The pie chart below compares the proportion of energy capacity in gigawatts (GW) in 2015 with the predictions for 2040. 3.  You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.  The charts give information about employment in the UK in 1998 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making relevant comparisons. Write at least 150 words. 4. You should spend about...
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IELTS speaking part 3

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IELTS Listening Maps tips

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  IELTS Listening Maps tips The ability to follow directions on these maps is a critical, daily-life skill that, if you are not good at it, can lead to many frustrating interactions in the real world. Following someone’s directions is not as simple as hearing words like “left”, “right”, or “ahead” and “behind”. In the real world, we don’t give such clear directions all the time. We use collocations, idioms, phrasal verbs, and less common location/direction words when giving directions to people. Real-world directions are not always as straightforward as English learning textbooks try to make them. Remember that even though IELTS map questions can be difficult to understand, the  speakers will give you clues  to help you! They will give you clues about how to look at the map; are you ‘ inside the map ‘ or ‘ looking at the map on a piece of paper Remember to focus your attention on the  very first part of a conversation or presentation  that is focused on des...
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Summary of the book 'Work Smarter Not Harder' which teaches new ways of working

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This summary is for people looking for tips to improve their productivity. Being able to do a lot of work in less time is productivity, it's about how you work smart, and you don't have to work hard. If you are struggling to do everything in one day, or are wondering what to do next, this summary is for you. Written by Timo Kiender, Work Smarter Not Harder is a book that identifies 18 different ways to improve your work day. From learning new computer skills to understanding your own working patterns and rhythms, tips can be found in it. An easy-to-read guide that helps anyone increases their productivity. In this summary This summary discusses in detail 18 ways to improve your workday. From distractions to sending emails and what to do on the day off, here are some tips that might work for you and be implemented.   Book Summary Start the day right To build a strong foundation on personal productivity, the following things need to be put in the right place. Proper m...
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IELTS Listening Test Practice 1 Questions

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  Listening test 1 Listening test clip Section 1 Complete the form below, using  NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER  for each answer. Travel Safe INSURANCE PLC Department:   Motor Insurance Client details: Name  Elisabeth 1………………… Date of birth:  8.10.1975 Address:  2………………. (Street) Callington (town) Policy number:  3……………….. Accident details: Date:  4………………… Time:  Approx. 5…………………. Supporting evidence:  6……………………… Medical problems (if any) : 7………………Injuries Listening Tip In the IELTS Listening exam, you may be asked to label a map or plan. In such questions, think of ways you can describe where places are before you listen. You will need to think of vocabulary for directions, for example:  on the left, first right, along the road  and vocabulary for places or positions, such as  opposite, next to, behind, or at the end of the street . Questions 8-10 Label the ...
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The Illusion of a Bull Market; Don't Confuse Brain with Bull Market

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 Whether new investors or veterans in the stock market, everyone's investment is increasing overall during the bull market. In a growing market we think it is very easy to invest in the stock market and we believe that our intelligence and skills are increasing. We see an increase in our ability to invest and ingenuity as we see our share capital increase and ignore the investment risk when the market declines. In fact, when the market trend stops, it can be very dangerous for our investment. "The brain of a person addicted to cocaine and the person who relies on financial gambling are equal," say researchers. In a bull market, investing too high in investing without risking risk management can lead to accidents. Bull markets can force investors to abandon a systematic investment process and lead to investment instability. It is difficult and true to be consistently disciplined in your rules at a time when other investors are growing differently. These feelings can get us...
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Linking words for IELTS Writing Task

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Latest IELTS general writing task 1 questions 2022

  Latest IELTS general writing task 1 questions: June  2022 You have an appointment with your manager the next day. Write him/her a letter about what you’re going to discuss at the meeting. In your meeting, you should tell: What did you do for the company during the years you worked there What changes you would like to recommend What training you require You recently bought an electronic gadget for home purposes. Your friend wants the same gadget and needs your advice. In this letter you should include: What is this gadget What do you think about it Give advice about other alternatives your friend can buy Your company has sent you on a three-month course in another country. The course is coming to an end but you would like to prolong your stay. Write a letter to your manager, in your letter: Describe how the course has benefited you Explain why you would like to delay you...
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IELTS Writing Task 2: 8 steps towards a band 8

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  IELTS Writing Task 2: 8 steps towards a band 8   To get a band 8 in IELTS Writing Task 2, you must write an essay that includes all of the positive elements listed in the band 8 writing evaluation criteria. Let us examine these in the table below. Task response ·         Sufficiently addresses all parts of the task ·         Presents a well-developed response to the question with relevant, extended and supported ideas Coherence and cohesion ·         Sequences information and ideas logically ·         Manages all aspects of cohesion well ·         Uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately Lexical resource ·         Uses a wide range...
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