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IELTS SCHEME OF WORK
Week & Theme
WT1 Focus, Grammar & Lexis WT2 Focus, Grammar & Lexis Speaking and Pronunciation
Focus Core Listening & Strategies Core Reading & Strategies
1
Lifestyle &Family
Intro to exam
Writing introductions (file on shared drive)
Getting to know the band descriptors
Appropriate vocabulary - “New Insight” p. 100
Activities by gender in “Instant” pp. 79-80
Simple Line Chart)
General Vocabulary Review
Recommended In-class:
(1.1)The graph below shows the consumption of fish
and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004.
(IELTS 7, Test 2, p.53)
The graph below compares the number of visits to two new music sites on the web.
IELTS Testbuilder 1, Test 1, p.31
(1.2)The graph below shows the number of passenger
railway journeys made in Great Britain between 1950 and 2004/5.
(Testbuilder 2 p.30)
(1.3) The graph below shows four countries of
residence of overseas students in Australia.
(IELTS Practice Tests OUP, Test 1, p. 32)
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004.
(IELTS 7, Test 2, p.53)
The graph below shows the population figures of different types of wild birds in the United Kingdom between 1970 and 2004.
(Grammar for IELTS p. 222)
Additional suggestions
Objective adv SB p82-83: different graphs to practise compare-contrast language + WB p48-49.
Objective int SB p30-31: line graphs + interpreting data.
Complete SB p14-16: different charts for comparison + introduction.
Complete SB p35-36: line graph. Topic = languages studied at school + WB p7: vocab percent/percentage.
Complete WB p23: line graphs.
= A model answer exists!
Compare and contrast
Good introductions/conclusions – NEF Advanced pp.64-65
Children and lifestyles “Instant” pp.88-89
Useful phrases (1) - NEF Advanced pp.64-65
Getting to know the band descriptors
Unit 4 “Vocab for IELTS” (Lifestyles)
In-class writing:
Low-cost airlines have revolutionized travel - but at what price?
OR
The growth of online shopping has greatly improved life for the consumer.
Childcare in F2F Upper-Int workbook + Ready p. 138 + Own ‘Task examples’ document
1. Big families used to be commonplace but nowadays there is a trend towards smaller more nuclear families. Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?
2. In some families there is more than one television in the home, with each family member even having their own TV. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one TV set per home. (from Ready)
Thematically related subtopics:
Downshifting (i.e. leading a slower life. C.f. Objective Adv WB p. 30)
Work/life balance (c.f. Objective Adv WB p. 40)
Additional suggestions
Objective int SB p82-83: connecting ideas. Use of linking words.
Complete WB p52: 3 different essay plans + paragraphs. Topic = clothes and lifestyle. [Two opinions]
Speaking overview:
teachers.cambridgeesol.org
/ts/digitalAssets/114847_IELTS_Speaking_Overview.pdf
Getting to know the band descriptors
‘Ready for Speaking’ in “Ready” pp. 176-181
Test Folder 3 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 38-39
Test Folder 9 “Objective Int.” Pp. 116-117
Collins Speaking (Unit 1) pp. 8-15 + tape script
We are Family - Sister Sledge
Part 1:
Hometown
Colours
Sport
Animals & Pets
Restaurants
Dreams
Being on time
Daily routines
Part 2:
Describe a photograph you have taken which is important to you.
Describe a film you have enjoyed.
Describe a friend of your family you remember from your childhood
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p13: part 1 Qs + sentence stress.
Complete SB p72: part 1: Qs about family and friends + paraphrasing.
Complete TB p14: studying abroad + accommodation.
Listening overview:
teachers.cambridgeesol.org
/ts/digitalAssets/114845_IELTS_Listening_Overview.pdf
Focus on exam orientation & prediction skills
Section 1
“Ready” p.11 (Volunteering) *note completion (4); form completion (4);
multiple choice type 3 (2)]
“Instant” pp. 5-6 (A house to rent) (note completion (7); multiple
choice type 3 (3)]
Section 2
focus p120 “golden rules of listening”
Marathon - tips for spectators "Complete IELTS 5 - 6.5" p. 117
[sentence completion (7); matching (3)]
“Focus” p.62 (10 ways to slow down your life) [sentence completion
(10)]
Section 3
Ready p.31 (Health club case study) [multiple choice type 2 (1); note
completion (4); table completion (5)]
Ready p118 “art project”
Section 4
Focus p120 Making the most of your memory
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p80-81: Section 4. Task = sentence completion. Topic = Traditional Japanese form of stitching.
“Ready”p.165 (section 2-travel)
“Ready” WB p.35 (section 4-pollution)
AWL Audio: When to Tie the Knot; Happiness is … Family?
Reading overview:
teachers.cambridgeesol.org
/ts/digitalAssets/114837_IELTS_AC_Reading_Overview.pdf
Focus on skimming, scanning & reading intensively
“Out of this World” Focus on IELTS p. 150 (Sentence Completion (4), True/False/Not Given (5),Matching (3))
“Hurry Sickness” Focus on IELTS p. 51 (Matching Headings (6), Multiple Choice type 2 (1); Multiple Choice type 3 (3); Summary Completion (4))
“On the Wing” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 38 (Matching Headings, True/False/Not Given)
“Make Allowances for your Kid’s Dollar Values” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 78 (Multiple Choice)
RP1 –“The Need to Belong” IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test p.79-82 [summary completion (5); flow-chart completion (5); multiple choice type 1 (2); multiple choice type 2 (1)]
RP2 – “What is an ASBO?” IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test p.31-34 [multiple choice type 3 (3); multiple choice type 2 (1); multiple choice type 1 (2); sentence completion (7)]
Passage 2 – “The Truth about Lying” Complete IELTS 5 – 6.5 pp. 70-72 [matching headings (6); matching features (4); sentence completion (3)]
“Storytelling” Vocabulary for IELTS pp. 105-107 [matching (people) (8); sentence completion (with box) (4)]
Additional suggestions
Objective int SB p90-91: locating information.
Objective int SB: p86-87: Topic = making choices + vocab = collocations with adverbs.
Complete SB p77-79: Section 3. Topic = Fashion and design. Tasks = MC, Y/N/NG, matching sentence endings. Vocab = dress / clothes.
Complete WB p48-49: Section 3. Topic = Fashion and design. Task = MC.
Complete WB p44-45: Section 2. Topic = Establishing your birth rights. Task = matching.
AWL Reading: When to Tie the Knot; Happiness is ... Family?
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Practice
Test
Recommended:
(1.4) The graph gives information about how much
people in the United States and the United Kingdom spend on petrol.
(IELTS Trainer, Test 4, p.133)
(1.5) The graph below gives information about
international tourist arrivals and departures in different parts of the world.
(IELTS Trainer, Test 3, p.114)
(1.6) The graph below gives information from a 2008
report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030.
(IELTS 9, Test 4, p.101)
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport
(IELTS 8, Test 4, p. 101)
We live in an electronic information age. It is easier to be connected by technology yet many people seem no closer to feeling happy in their lives.
Discuss. (IELTS on Track p.160)
Part 1: Two frames
Part 2: Long turn as normal
Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.
2
Science &
Tech
Feedback from week 1 writing with grammar spot
(Pie) Chart
Talking about the future
In-class writing:
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2009/10/28/how-apple-sliced-its-pie-in-2009/
The pie charts below show units of electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000.
(IELTS 7, Test 4, p.101)
(2.1) The charts below show the world traffic volume
measured in passenger kilometre-miles
(Ready, p.68)
(2.2) The charts below provide information about
energy generation by fuel type in Florida in two separate years.
(Ready p.69)
The two pie charts show the average spending by households in a country at two different points in its economic development
(Grammar for IELTS p. 220)
Additional suggestions
Complete WB p45-46: pie charts. Topic = Relationships at work and at home.
Advantages vs. disadvantages
Writing correction code analysis with examples
Commonly misspelled words – “Check” pp.47-48
Feedback from week 1 writing
In-class writing:
Mobile telephones have both advantages and disadvantages”. Discuss.
Spelling test based on vocabulary from http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item621097/version1/VocabForIELTS_WLM_FrequentlyMisspeltWords.pdf or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonly_misspelled_words
1. Technology has altered the ways that people engage with each other. How has technology impacted on the kinds of relationships that people have? Has technology affected relationships in a positive or negative way?
2. Television is the worst invention in modern times. Do you agree or disagree?
3. Social media is really anti-social. What do you think?
4. Some people fear that technology is gradually taking over control of our lives, while others think that it has led to many positive developments in all aspects of their lives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (from Ready)
Additional suggestions
Complete WB p28: Agree/disagree. Topic = The use of media has a negative effect on personal relationships between people. Vocab p29: linking words = however, although, even, on the other hand.
Technology - “Collins” pp. 48-55.
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Part 1:
News
Technology
Media
Shopping
The Internet
Part 2:
Describe an item of technology that you couldn't be without.
Describe a TV programme you enjoy watching.
Describe a gadget you have which is important to you.
Describe an important invention before the age of computer.
Describe a website you use often
Part 3:
Technology &The workplace
Technology &Creativity
Technology &Money
Technology &Privacy
Technology &The family
Technology &The future
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p42-43: parts 2 & 3. Topic = website + Internet use.
Complete TB p46: The Internet debate.
Objectiveadv SB p69: vowel changes.
Matching and Classification
IAP p40 and 46
Test Folder 7 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 90-91 (Matching)
Test Folder 2 “Objective Int.” Pp. 24-25 (Matching)
Test Folder 9 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 116-117 (Classification)
Test Folder 8 “Objective Int.” Pp. 102-103 (Classification)
Section 1
“Ready”p.63 (Robot Exhibition) *note completion (10)]
“Focus” p.140 (Media survey) *note completion (6); multiple choice
type 2 (4)]
Section 2
“Ready” p.20 (Museum) *multiple choice type two (5); matching (5)] –
“Ready” p. 44 (Regal Cinema Complex) *classification (6); multiple
choice type 2 (3); multiple choice type 1 (1)]
Section 3
-“Instant” (Bridging the digital divide) [labelling a diagram (4); multiple
choice type 3 (3); multiple choice type 2 (3)]
-“Focus” pp.141-142 (Couch potatoes) [labelling a diagram (2); multiple
choice type 1 (5)]
-“Ready” p. 45 (Electronic gadgets) *multiple choice type 2 (1); multiple
choice type 3 (3); table completion (6)]
-New Insight p. 27 (Rover Robot) [summary completion (3); labelling a
diagram (4); short answer questions (3)]
- “Ready”p.96 (Giving presentations) *multiple choice; sentence
completion; short answer questions]
Matching Headings, Lists and Classification
Test Folder 7 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 90-91 (Matching)
Test Folder 2 “Objective Int.” Pp. 24-25 (Matching)
Test Folder 9 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 116-117 (Classification)
Test Folder 8 “Objective Int.” Pp. 102-103 (Classification)
“The next big thing in robotics” Ready pp. 65-67 [summary completion (7); multiple choice type 2 (4); short answer questions (2)]
“A Light Bulb that Lasts” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 146 [Short Answer, Locating Information]
“Wily, wired consumers” New Insight pp. 41-42 [matching headings (7)]
Face-to-face or Facebook? “Ready” pp. 8-10 [matching headings (6); sentence completion (4); True/False/Not Given (3)]
Bones to phones "Focus" pp. 130-133 [matching headings (8); matching lists (5); multiple choice type 1 (2)]
“Out of this world” Focus pp. 150-151 (sentence completion (4); Yes/No/Not Given (5); matching lists (3)]
Passage 1 - “Robots with a sense of self” “New Insight into IELTS” @ http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item620505/version1/NewInsightIELTS_TEST_Full.pdf[matching lists (4); labelling a diagram (4); sentence completion (5)]
“Vital Role in the World Airline Industry” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 152
“Tough Sensor Can Take the Heat” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 155
“Metal Compounds which Break the Rules” IELTS Reading Strategies p.201
“Surviving in Space” Focus pp. 152-155 ( True/False/Not Given (5); multiple choice (3); labelling a diagram (3); matching lists (3)]
Passage 1 - "How Mobile Telephony Turned into a Health Scare" IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test, pp. 45-47 [short-answer questions (6); labelling a diagram (4); multiple choice type 2 (1);
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-“Focus” p. 160 (Reality or science fiction) *note completion (10)+
Section 4
– “Masterclass” pp.98-99 (Wikipedia) [short-answer questions (2); flow-chart completion (4); summary completion (4)]
– “New Insight” @ http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item620505/version1/NewInsightIELTS_TEST_Full.pdf(Tracking devices such as ‘E-plates’)*note completion (6); matching (4))
– “Focus” p. 161-162 (The techno-house) [multiple choice type 2 (2); multiple choice type 1 (1); labelling a diagram (3); table completion (4)]
Additional suggestions
Complete WB p26: Section 4. Topic = Blogs. Task = summary completion + flow chart.
Objective adv SB p90. Task advice = matching.
Objective int SB p24-25. Task advice = matching.
Ready WB p38 (LS1)
Lecture: “Robotics”
AWL Audio: Transport; Compulsive Internet Disorder
multiple choice type 1 (2)]
Passage 3 - "Three ways to Levitate a Magic Carpet" IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test, pp. 69-71 [Yes/No/Not Given (5); multiple choice type 2 (4); multiple choice type 1 (1); sentence completion (with list) (3)]
Passage 2 - "Is Technology Harming our Children's Health?" IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test, pp. 82-85 [table completion (5); Yes/No/Not Given (5); short-answer questions (3)]
Passage 1 - Domestic Robots "Complete IELTS 5 - 6.5" pp. 120-122 [True/False/Not Given (6); short-answer questions (4); labelling a diagram (3)]
Passage 2 - Art to the aid of technology "Complete IELTS 6.5 - 7.5" pp. 139-141 [matching headings (6); matching (4); summary completion (no box) (3)]
Passage 1 - Dino discoveries "Complete IELTS 6.5 - 7.5" pp. 136-138 [True/False/Not Given (6); labelling diagrams (7)]
Passage 3 - Mind readers "Complete IELTS 6.5 - 7.5" pp. 142-145 [Yes/No/Not Given (6); sentence completion (with box) (4); multiple choice type 2 (4)]
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p37-40: Section 1. Topic = World Wide Web. Tasks = T/F/NG, Note completion & SAQs.
Complete SB p50-52: Section 2. Topic = Solar energy. Tasks = matching + summary completion.
Complete WB p24-25: Section 1. Topic = Electronic media & our minds. Tasks = T/F/NG, note completion, SAQs)
Complete WB p44-45. Task = matching. Topic = Establishing your birthrights.
Objective adv SB p12-13. Topic = Listening effectively & brain. Task = matching headings.
Objective adv SB p14-15. Topic = football software. Task = matching headings.
Objective adv SB p46-47. Topic = space exploration.
Objective adv SB p52-53. Topic = culinary gadgets. Task = matching. Vocab = phrasal verbs with up.
Objective adv SB p90-91. Task = matching. Topic = Understanding the Milky Way.
Objective int SB p50-51. Task = matching headings. Topic = TV.
AWL Reading: Transport; Compulsive Internet Disorder
Practice
Test
Recommended:
(2.3) The two pie charts below show changes in world
population by region between 1900 and 2000.
(IELTS on Track p.132)
(2.4) The charts below give information on the ages of
the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections
for 2050
(IELTS 9, Test 3, p. 76)
The three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991 and 2001.
Part 1: Two frames
Part 2: Long turn as normal
Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.
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(IELTS 8, Test, 2, p. 53)
3
Urbanization:
Traditional vs.
Modern
Feedback from week 5 writing
Diagram (Map)
Language for directions
In-class writing:
“The maps below show Sporrington Campus when it was first built in 1978 and 2008”
(Ready TB pp. 162-163)
“Ready” pp.134-135 (Describing a map with model answer)
(3.1) Chorleywood is a village near London whose
population has increased steadily since the middle of the
19th century. The map below shows the development of
the village
(IELTS 1, Test 4, p.91)
(3.5) The maps below show the changes experienced by
the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century.
(Ready, p.113)
Feedback from week 5 writing
Balanced View
In-class writing:
People nowadays work hard to buy more things. This has made our lives generally more comfortable but many traditional values and customs have been lost and this is a pity.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Spelling test based on vocabulary from http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item621097/version1/VocabForIELTS_WLM_FrequentlyMisspeltWords.pdf or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonly_misspelled_words
Vocabulary pulled from E-ZPass and BRICs texts
Vocabulary from Collins Vocabulary Unit 6 (pp. 26-27)
Check your vocabulary for IELTS (p. 82)
Check your vocabulary for TOEFL (p. 99)
Big Yellow Taxi (Counting Crows)
The Hands That Built America (U2)
Collins vocabulary Unit 9 pp.72-73
Part 1:
Hometown
Buildings
Parks
Neighbours
Weddings
Part 2: Places, buildings, journeys, trips
Describe a room you spend a lot of time in.
Describe a time you were with a large group of people.
Describe a place which is important to you and explain what influence it has had on your life.
Describe a place where you spent a memorable holiday and explain why you particularly liked or disliked it.
Describe an experience in which you tried something new and explain how this has influenced you.
Describe the place you go when you need privacy and explain why this is the most suitable place.
Describe a place that you enjoy visiting and explain why you enjoy visiting this place.
Describe a journey you made which was special to you and explain why it was so special.
Describe a trip you made when something went wrong and explain why this trip went wrong.
Describe a house you have visited and particularly liked and why you particularly liked it.
Part 3: Tourism
Additional suggestions
Complete WB p7: Vocab = problem/trouble.
Labelling a plan
Section 1
IELTS Listening Task Type 3 (Plan, Map, Diagram Labelling) Activity from CambridgeESOL.org
– “Masterclass” pp. 62-63 (Job recruitment) [multiple choice type 2 (5);
labelling a plan (5)]
-New Insights p19 and 17
Section 2
- “Official IELTS Practice Material 2” p. 7 (The plan of a rock festival
site) [labelling a plan (7); sentence completion (3)]
- “Focus” p. 80 (The Museum of Anthropology) *short answer questions
(3); labelling a plan (3); sentence completion (4)]
- “IELTS 4” Test 1 p. 13 [labelling a plan (7)]
- "IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test" p. 41 (Buckingham
Palace) [matching (7); sentence completion (3)]
-Insights p20; Cambridge IELTS 8 p82-83; Masterclass p26-27
(congestion; note/sentence completion)
Section 3
“IELTS 4” pp. 14-16 [multiple choice type 2 (2); matching (5); matching
(3)]
Section 4
“Ready”p.50 (Industrial revolution/railway) *table completion (7); multiple choice type 3 (7)]
- “Objective Advanced” p. 64 (The development of urban sprawl, housing) [multiple-choice; multiple-choice]
- “Instant” pp.23-24 (Emblematic buildings) [table completion 94); sentence completion (3); labelling a diagram (3)]
- “Focus” p.201 (History of cinema) [table completion (3); flow-chart completion (4); short answer questions (3)]
- “IELTS 4” p. 17 (The Urban Landscape) *note completion (10)+
Additional suggestions
Objective adv SB p48. Topic = submersibles. Task = Labelling a diagram.
Objective adv SB p73 +76-77 (task advice). Task = labelling maps.
Objective int SB p92. Topic = colours. Task = labelling diagrams.
Objective int SB p128-129. Task advice = labelling diagrams + maps.
Complete WB p14: Section 2. Task = label the map.
Lecture: Megacities
Identification of information in the text - True/False/Not Given
Test Folder 2 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 90-91
Test Folder 1 “Objective Int.” Pp. 12-13
Identification of writer’s views/claims in the text - Yes/No/Not Given
Test Folder 2 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 90-91
Test Folder 1 “Objective Int.” Pp. 12-13 (YES, NO, NOT GIVEN ONLY)
“Focus” p. 55
“Urban planning in Singapore” Oxford Student’s Dictionary pp. R8-R9 [summary completion (6); True/False/Not Given (7)
“E-ZPass was just the beginning” Ready pp. 184-185 [matching headings (5); Yes, No, Not Given (4); multiple choice type 2 (4)]
“History of the Steam Engine” IELTS for Academic Purposes Student’s Book pp. 94-95 [classification (7); flow-chart completion (5)]
“Building BRICs of growth” Ready pp. 102-104 [matching headings (5); Yes, No, Not Given (4); multiple choice type 2 (4)]
“Location is Everything” Focus on IELTS p. 31 (matching lists (8); sentence completion (6)]
Passage 3 - The History of Migration Instant pp. 46-47 [sentence completion (5); matching headings (6); multiple choice type 2 (2); multiple choice type 3 (3); multiple choice type 3 (2)]
“Avoiding Gridlock” Focus on IELTS p. 169 *matching headings (5); sentence completion (4); flow-chart completion (5)]
“The Life Cycle of a City” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 168
“Bones to Phones” Focus on IELTS p. 130 *matching headings (8); matching lists (5); multiple-choice (2)]
“More than Sympathy” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 20
“The Invention of the Garden City” “Objective Advanced” p.65 [multiple-choice (5)]
Giles Gilbert Scott: Architect (1880-1960) “Ready” pp. 121-123 (sentence completion (6); classification (4); multiple choice type 3 (2)]
“Face” Focus on IELTS pp. 190-192 [short answer questions (5); table completion (5); multiple choice type 3 (3); multiple choice 1 (1); multiple choice type 2 (2)]
The Chinese Bronze Age "Ready" pp. 21-23 [True/False/Not Given (6); classification (5); global multiple choice type 1 (1)]
“Home-grown Maps” Instant pp. 50-51 [summary completion (5); matching lists (4); flow chart completion (5); multiple choice type 3 (3)]
“Tower of strength” Masterclass pp. 142-145 (classification (3); matching headings (7); short answer questions (3)
Passage 1 - "The Rise and Fall of the British Textile Industry" IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test, pp. 28-31 [note completion (6); multiple choice type 1 (3); True/False/Not Given (4)]
Passage 1 - "Australia's Convict Colonies" IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test, pp. 97-100 [multiple choice type 3 (3); matching
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AWL Audio: Rural vs Urban; Infrastructure headings (6); note completion (4);
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p10-11. Topic = Australian culture. Task = T, F, NG.
Objective int SB p12-13. Task advice = T, F, NG
Objective adv SB p22-23. Task = Y, N, NG. + Task advice on p24-25. Topic = Brands.
Complete WB p20-22: Section 3. Topic = Striclt English. Task = Y, N, NG.
AWL Reading: Rural vs Urban Living; Infrastructure
Practice
Test
Recommended:
(3.2) The three diagrams show the development of, and
plans for, the coastal zone of Brightsea.
(IELTS on Track p. 164)
(3.3) The diagrams below show the site of a school in
2004 and the plan for changes to the school site in 2024.
(Official IELTS Material Volume 2 p.31)
(3.4) The two maps below show an island, before and
after the construction of some tourist facilities.
(IELTS 9, Test 1, p. 30)
The best solution to the problems created by urbanization is the decentralization of populations.
To what extent do you agree?
Part 1: Two frames
Part 2: Long turn as normal
Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.
4
The Environme
nt
Feedback from week 6 writing
Diagram (Process)
Passive Language)
In-class writing:
A MODEL IS ESSENTIAL HERE
(4.1)The diagram below shows the production of a lead
pencil.
(“Ready” pp.81 (guided practice exercise on page 243))
(4.2) The diagram illustrates how solar energy is used
to provide hot water for domestic use.
(Ready” p. 133)
How ocean thermal energy conversion works
(Focus p. 163)
The carbon cycle
(Focus. pp. 242-244)
"Write at least 150 words on the greenhouse effect using the diagram and notes below"
(Objective IELTS Int p.63)
The diagram shows the stages involved in Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion which uses the temperature difference between deep and surface ocean water to produce electricity
(Ready workbook p. 51)
Problem, solution
Feedback from week 6 writing
“Check IELTS” pp. 60-61
“Check TOEFL” pp. 93-94
Collins Grammar for IELTS pp. 66-67
Ready TB p. 156 “Recently the amount of recyclable material being collected in some countries is more than is being re-used. What do you think are the main causes of this situation? What measures can be used to tackle the problem?”
In-class writing:
1. What are the causes and effects of global warming?
Are there any possible solutions to this problem?
2. What do you believe is the most significant
environmental issue facing the world today? Discuss
this environmental issue with an emphasis on the
causes and effects of this problem.
3. The best solution for the increasing traffic and
pollution problems is to put up the price of petrol.
Do you agree?
4. Because of computers and other digital devices, many
children spend most of their time indoors and have
little exposure to the natural world.
What are some of the problems associated with a lack
of interaction with the natural environment?
Can you suggest any possible solutions to these
problems?
5. All nations on the planet have a responsibility to lessen
the greenhouse gasses that they emit. Although this
Collins Speaking (Unit 4) pp. 33-39.
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Part 1:
Tree
Parks
Weather
Flowers
Part 2:
Describe a place of natural beauty that you know
Describe your favourite season.
Describe a wild animal that can be found in your country.
Describe something that grows in your country (plant, flower etc.).
Describe something you have grown.
Describe a problem that affects the environment in the area where you live.
Part 3:
Pollution
Animals and Ethics
Conservation
Animals and humans
Weather
Zoos
Protecting the environment
Labelling a diagram/flowchart completion
Test Folder 6 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 76-77
Test Folder 10 “Objective Int.” Pp. 128-129
Section 1
-“IELTS 5” (Whale watching experience) *note completion; multiple
choice; sentence completion]
Section 2
Collins p21 (flowchart) Ready p78 (MC; label map)
“IELTS 8” (Agriculture park) *multiple choice; labelling a diagram;
multiple choice]
“IELTS 7” pp.83-84 (Nature walk) [multiple choice; labelling a diagram;
table completion]
“Focus” p.180 (Worldwide student projects) *short-answer questions
(1); table completion (6); flow-chart completion (3)]
“Ready” p.78 (Countryside and woodland centre) *multiple choice;
matching (using a map)]
Section 3
“IELTS 7” (Ocean research) *sentence completion; labelling a diagram; multiple choice]
Collins p60;p62 (flowchart and thematic)
Masterclass” p.123 (Scottish Highlands) *note completion (8); multiple
Labelling a diagram
Test Folder 6 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 76-77
Test Folder 10 “Objective Int.” Pp. 128-129
“The coral reefs of Agatti Island” Oxford Student’s Dictionary pp. R6-R7 [matching headings (9); multiple choice type 1 (3); multiple choice type 2 (1)]
“Two wings and a toolkit” Official IELTS Practice Material 2 pp. 18-21 [labelling a diagram (4); True/False/Not Given (6); multiple choice type 3 (3)]
“Graffiti: Street art or crime” Ready pp.146-148 (summary completion (9); matching lists (4)]
“Armed and Dangerous” Masterclass pp.118-121 [matching headings (7); sentence completion (4); short answer questions (3)]
Passage 1 – “Can the can” Ready TB pp. 182-184 [True/False/Not Given (5); flow-chart completion (5); table completion (3)]
“Seed bank builds on frozen assets” Ready WB pp. 45-46 [matching lists (4); True, False, Not Given (4); flow-chart completion (5)]
“Energy from Biological Sources” IELTS Reading Strategies for the IELTS test p. 23 [t/f/no not given]
“Biogas: a Solution to Many Problems” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 97
“Our Dying Seas” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 105
“Will Britain Turn its Back on Wave Power?” Reading Strategies p. 123
“Penguins Show Signs of Stress” New Insight into IELTS p. 66 [classification (5)]
“Australia’s Growing Disaster” New Insight Into IELTS p.68 [matching
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The life of a mobile phone
(Ready TB p. 138)
The charts below give information about weather in two Brazilian cities.
(IELTS Trainer, Test 6, p.170)
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p54-56. Topic = Wave energy machine. Task = flowchart.
Complete WB p34-35. Topic = energy production. Task = flowchart.
Objective adv SB p56-57. Task advice = flowcharts.
Objective WB p47. Topic = Recipe. Task = process writing.
Objective int SB p18-19. Task advice = Processes
Objective int SB p63. Topic = Global warming. Task = Process.
can be very difficult for developing countries, they also
need to make significant reductions.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
6. What is the most significant environmental problem in
Vietnam and what are the reasons for this dilemma? In
your opinion, what are the best solutions to this
problem?
7. It is generally agreed that the amount of rubbish
created by humans today is a worldwide problem.
What do you think are the main causes of the
problem? What measures can be used to tackle the
problem?
8. Climate change is now an accepted threat to our
planet, but there is not enough action from
governments to control excessive consumerism and
pollution.
To what extent do you agree?
9. It is generally agreed that the amount of rubbish
created by humans today is a worldwide problem.
What do you think are the main causes of this
situation?
What measures can be used to tackle the problem?
(from Ready)
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p41: Vocab = cause, factor and reason + WB
p27.
Objective adv SB p44-45: modal passives reporting practice.
Topic = waste.[Agree/disagree]
Objective int SB p122-123: cause and result. Connecting
ideas practice.[Agree/disagree]
Complete SB p49-50: Vocab = nature-environment-countryside + WB p31.
Complete SB p53-54: Part 2& 3. Topic = beautiful places and tourism.
Complete WB p7: Vocab = affect/effect.
Additional suggestions
Complete TB p58: board game.
choice (2)]
“Focus” p. 100 (Predicting a volcanic eruption) (labelling a diagram
(10))
“Focus” p.43 (Wasting Energy) *labelling a diagram; table completion;
short answer completion
Section 4
-“Focus” p.101 (Tsunami) *labelling a diagram (3); note completion (6); multiple choice (1)]
-“Focus” p.45 (Case study: Sao Paulo) *note completion; flow chart completion]
-“Ready” pp. 46-47 (Cloud seeding to provide rain) [multiple choice type 2 (4); multiple choice type 1 (1); labelling a diagram (5)]
-“Official IELTS Practice Material 2” p. 11 (The Tiger Shark) *note completion (3); flow-chart completion (5); multiple choice (2)]
-“Masterclass” pp. 146-147 (Survival) [short answer questions (6); labelling a diagram (4)]
-Desert plants "Complete IELTS 5 - 6.5" p. 119 [note completion (10)]
-Lions "Complete IELTS 6.5 - 7.5" p. 135 [note completion (10)]
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p48-49: Section 1. Topic = Eco-holidays. Tasks = note and table completion.
Complete WB: Section 1: p30. Topic = Volunteering wildlife. Task = note and table completion.
Complete SB p40-41. Topic = news. Task = flowchart.
Objective adv SB p54. Topic = History of cutlery. Task = flowcharts.
AWL Audio: Environment; Preparing for the Worst; World Wonders Threatened
lists (8)]
The Effects on Salmon Biodiversity “New Insight” *flow-chart completion; table completion]
The Gulf Stream and Global Warming “Barrons” p.X
Why plastic is the scourge of sea life “Ready” pp. 52-53 [summary completion (9); Yes/No/Not Given (4)]
“Stars in their eyes” Masterclass pp. 82-85 [labelling a diagram (4); multiple choice type 2 (7); True, False, Not Given (3)]
“Light pollution” Instant pp. 33-36 [matching headings (5); sentence completion (4); Yes/No/Not Given (4)]
“The life of a pomegranate” Ready pp. 73-74 [matching headings (4), True/False/Not Given (4); flow-chart completion (5)]
RP1 – “Bilingualism in Children” IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test p.12-14 [sentence completion (3); matching headings (6); True/False/Not Given (4)]
Passage 2 - Deforestation in the 21st century "Complete IELTS 5 - 6.5" pp. 123-125 [matching headings (6); multiple choice type 3 (2); multiple choice type 3 (2); sentence completion (3)]
RP2 –“Children Tested to Destruction?” IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test p.66-68 [sentence completion (5); True/False/Not Given (4); multiple choice type 1 (2); multiple choice type 2 (2)]
Additional suggestions
Complete WB p32-33. Topic = Russia’s forests. Tasks = matching + summary completion.
Objective adv SB p112-113. Topic = bird migration.
Objective adv SB p86-87. Topic = extinction of the dinosaurs + Vocab cause-effect.
Objective adv SB p36-37. Topic = Battle of the bag. Task = note completion.
Objective adv SB p26-27. Topic = The complexity of animal communication. Task = matching.
Objective adv WB p28-29. Topic = Asteroide MN4.
Objective adv WB p24-25. Topic = volcanoes.
AWL Reading: Environment; Preparing for the Worst; World Wonders Threatened
Practice
Test
Recommended:
(4.3)The diagram below shows how rainwater is reused
(IELTS Testbuilder 2 p. 87)
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
(IELTS 8, Test 3, p. 78)
What is the most significant problem in Vietnam and what are the reasons for this dilemma? In your opinion what are the best solutions to this problem?
Part 1: Two frames
Part 2: Long turn as normal
Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.
5
Education
Feedback from week 2 writing
Table
Dealing with too much data
Feedback from week 1 writing with grammar spot
Balanced View
Affixes – “IELTS Masterclass CD-ROM” Unit 5.
Feedback from week 2 writing
Collins Speaking for IELTS pp. 24 – 31 + tape script.
We Don’t Need No Education
Sentence & Note Completion
Test Folder 3 “Objective Int.” Pp. 38-39
Test Folder 4 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 50-51
Sentence & Note Completion
Test Folder 3 “Objective Int.” Pp. 38-39
Test Folder 4 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 50-51
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Grouping Information (1): “Instant” pp.76-77
Student Finances “Instant” pp.76-77
In-class writing:
(5.1) The table shows sources of student income over a
ten-year period in the United Kingdom.
(Exercise 6 “Instant” p.77)
The bar chart below shows the employment of all male and female workers by occupation in the UK in the year 2005.
(Testbuilder 2 p.115)
The table below shows the results of a survey of the average number of cars per hour using three suburban roads during working hours in a ten-year pollution monitoring programme. Traffic calming was introduced in Harper Lane at the beginning of 1999.
(IELTS Testbuilder 1, Test 3, p.93)
The table below gives information about student enrolment at Bristol University in 1928, 1958 and 2008.
(IELTS Trainer, Test 2, p.87)
(5.2) The table shows world demographic indicators
for various regions of the world in 2005.
(Ready, p.131)
The bar chart below shows the employment of all male and female workers by occupation in the UK in the year 2005.
(Testbuilder 2 p.115)
The table shows the number of medals won by the top ten countries in the 2004 Olympic Games
(Grammar for IELTS p. 96)
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p35-36: line graph. Topic = Ss taking languages.
In the modern world there is a movement away from written exams to more practical assessment
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
From “Ready” pp.98 – 101 (imperfect model answer on p. 101)
In-class writing:
In the modern world, more and more emphasis is being placed on the acquisition of practical skills rather than knowledge from text books or other sources.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
(From “Ready” p.101)
1) In the context of today's competitive global economy, the main purpose of a country's education system is to prepare young people for particular types of work rather than to help them develop into independent-thinking individuals.
What are your views?
2) Many children are forced to stay at school and study subjects that will be of little value to them in the future. These children may disrupt the majority and should be allowed to leave school early to find themselves a job.
What are your views?
3) Is there any value in studying academic subjects that are not 'useful' in terms of generating wealth for the country?
4) Some people believe that older schoolchildren should study only a few subjects - those of most interest to the student, while others believe that older schoolchildren should be forced to study a diverse range of subjects.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
5) Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
6) Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
7) Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
8) Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer.
What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
9) Students should pay the full cost of their own university studies, rather than have free higher education provided by
(Pink Floyd)
Part 1:
Being a student
Reading
Writing
Museums
Drawing
Music
Concentrating
Letters & Emails
Part 2:
Describe a subject you liked at school.
Describe a teacher you liked at school.
Describe a library you use.
Describe your perfect classroom.
Describe a teacher who has had an important influence on your education.
Describe a skill you learnt successfully.
Describe a language (NOT ENGLISH) that you would like to learn.
Describe an achievement that you will never forget.
Describe a school that you liked.
Describe a book you’ve read.
Part 3:
Education & Changes
Education & Dress Codes
Education & Teachers
Education & Classes
Education & Teamwork
Education & Leisure activities
Education & Getting older
Education & Money
Education & Technology
Education & Studying Abroad
Education & Field Trips
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p33-34: Part 2. Topic = Education + pron = consonant sounds + Vocab = teach/ learn or study.
Complete WB p19: Vocab = teach/learn/study + paraphrasing.
Complete TB p36. Topic-based question cards and tenses to increase fluency.
Section 1
“IELTS Listening Task Type 5 (Sentence Completion) Activity” from
teachers.cambridgeesol.org [sentence completion (4)]
“Focus on IELTS” p.60 (Student Interviews) [note completion (10)]
“Ready”p.158 (School Trip) *note completion (10)]
Section 2
“Masterclass” pp. 74-75 (Societies at University) [short-answer
questions (6); sentence completion (4)]
“Mentoring” Instant pp. 14-15 [multiple choice type 1 (3); short
answer questions (4); short answer questions (3)]
Section 3
-“Ready”p.96 (Giving a presentation) [multiple choice type 3 (5);
sentence completion (3); short-answer questions (2)]
-“New Insight” @
http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item620505/version1/N
ewInsightIELTS_TEST_Full.pdf(Research Methods) [table completion;
sentence completion (1); multiple choice (3)]
-Instant” pp. 20-21 (Changes in Intelligence) [classification (7); multiple
choice type 1 (3);
"IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test" pp. 60-61 (Aspects of
University) [multiple choice type 2 (5); multiple choice type 1 (1);
labelling a map (4)]
- International student mobility "Complete IELTS 6.5 - 7.5" p. 134 [table
completion (6); multiple choice type 3 (2); multiple choice type 3 (2)]
– “Ready WB” p. 55 (Graduate employability questionnaire) *multiple
choice type 3 (5); flow-chart completion (5)]
Section 4
“Ready” p.196 (In service training) *multiple choice type 1 (3); multiple choice type 2 (1); sentence-completion (6)]
– “Masterclass” (‘Motherese’) p.170 *sentence completion (5); multiple answer (4); multiple choice (1)]
“New Insight” p.33 (Child Language Acquisition) [note completion (3); flow chart completion (3); flow-chart completion (3)]
- "IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test" pp. 77-78 (Nearly Extinct Languages) [labelling a diagram (3); labelling a diagram (3); sentence completion (4)]
Additional suggestions
Objective adv SB p116-117: Section 4. Topic = migration. Task advice = Classification.
Objective int SB p23. Topic = Ways of learning.
Objective int SB p102-103: Section 1 &3. Task advice = Classification.
Complete SB p28-29: Section 3. Topic = Education. Tasks = Pick from a list, matching & SAQs)
Completeb SB p68-69: Section 3. Topic = Two Ss talking about relationaships project. Tasks = MC, note completion. Vocab p70 = age-aged-age group.
“Distance Learning” GENERAL TRAINING Instant IELTS pp. 60-63 [multiple choice type 3 (2); multiple choice type 3 (2); short answer questions (2); multiple choice type 2 (4)]
“Revision for Exams” GENERAL TRAINING Instant IELTS pp. 64-67 [matching headings (7); short answer questions (5); multiple choice type 1 (2);]
“The Risks of Cigarette Smoke” IELTS Academic Reading Task Type 2 (Identifying Information) and Type 3 (Identifying Writer’s Views/Claims) Activity – Sample Task [Yes/No/Not Given (4)]
“A New Learning Tool” IELTS Reading Strategies for the IELTS Test pp. 129-131 (Yes/No/Not Given (8)
“Brain Drain” IELTS Reading Strategies for the IELTS Test pp. 136-139 (Yes/No/Not Given (13)
“Books, Films and plays” New Insight into IELTS pp. 72 – 73 [Yes/No/Not Given (8)]
“Through the library doors” Ready pp. 86-87 [Yes/No/Not Given (9)] + understanding Yes/No/Not Given statements
“The invisible thread” Masterclass pp. 106-109 (matching headings (6); Yes/No/Not Given (7)]
“Use it or lose it: keeping the brain young” Focus pp. 110-113 (multiple choice type 1 (1); sentence completion (4); matching lists (5); True/False/Not Given (4)]
“The Influence of Class Size on Academic Achievement” English for Academic Study p. 157 [no tasks]
“A Case Study: Shining Star” English for Academic Study p. 160 [no tasks]
“The education gender gap” Masterclass pp. 69-73 [matching lists (5); sentence completion (4)]
“The Asian Paradox: Huge Classes/High Scores” English for Academic Study p. 161 [no tasks]
“Interaction between Nature and Nurture” English for Academic Study p. 162 [no tasks]
“Capacities of the Newborn” English for Academic Study p. 164 *no tasks]
“Hyperpolyglots” Masterclass pp. 166-169 (matching headings (5); summary completion (7); multiple choice (2)]
“Masters in Business Administration” Ready pp.93-95 [matching lists (5); sentence-completion (7); multiple choice type 1 (1)]
“The new linguistic order” English for Academic Study pp. 206-214 [no tasks]
“Hearing, Taste & Smell” English for Academic Study p. 165 *no tasks+
Passage 3 You are what you speak “New Insight into IELTS” @ cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item620505/version1/NewInsightIELTS_TEST_Full.pdf[True/False/Not Given (5); matching lists (5); summary completion (4)]
“Language Acquisition in Children” IELTS for Academic Purposes Student's Book pp. 84-85 [flow-chart completion (7); True/False/Not Given (6)]
Passage 3 - "The Climate Changers" IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test, pp. 34-37 [multiple choice type 2 (3); summary completion (no help) (5); True/False/Not Given (6)]
Passage 3 – “Why don't babies talk like adults?” Complete IELTS 5 – 6.5 pp. 30-32 [Yes/No/Not Given (3); summary completion (with box) (5); multiple choice type 1 (1); multiple choice type 2 (1); multiple choice
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the government.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
10) In many countries, students attend private 'cram schools' for extra coaching in test-taking techniques.
What is your view of this practice?
11) In order to be truly employable, the educated person should be able to demonstrate not just knowledge but also the ability to work independently in teams.
How can teamwork best be encouraged and assessed in educational settings?
12) Success in formal 'pen and paper' examinations is often seen to be a sign of intelligence.
To what extent do you agree with the view that formal examinations measure intelligence?
Improve your Ielts p30
Ready WB Unit 7“Ready”
Lecture: e-learning
AWL Audio: Education Woes; All Work and No Play
type 1 (2); multiple choice type 2 (1)]
Passage 3 - So you think humans are unique "Complete IELTS 5 - 6.5" pp. 126-129 [multiple choice type 2 (2); multiple choice type 1 (3); Yes/No/Not Given (5); summary completion (4)]
Additional suggestions
Objective adv SB p116-117: Section 1&3. Topic = Immigration. Task advice = Classification.
Complete SB p30-32: Section 3. Topic = Why don’t babies talk like adults? Tasks = Y,N,NG + summary completion + MC.
AWL Reading: Education Woes; All Work and No Play
Practice
Test
Recommended:
(5.3) The table shows personal savings as a percentage
of personal income for selected countries in 1970, 1990 and 2000.
(IELTS on Track p.140)
Part 1: Two frames
Part 2: Long turn as normal
Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.
6
Health
Feedback from week 4 writing
Dealing with two charts/multiple sources
(6.1) The bar charts below show government & private
household spending on healthcare per person in 2010 in US dollars
(Own material from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/01/25/the-charts-that-should-dominate-the-health-care-discussion/)
Problem, solution
“Making connectionspp.18-21.
Feedback from week 4 writing
Vocab: Illness and treatment “NEF UI” p.147
‘Making word maps’ “IELTS Masterclass Unit 3 vocabulary activity on CD-ROM
In-class writing:
People who cause their own illnesses through unhealthy
lifestyles should have to pay more for health care” To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (“Collins
Grammar for IELTS”p.69)
1. What are the causes and effects of the health
problems facing the world today?
2. Affluent nations and developing countries experience
different health problems.
Discuss the causes and effects of these health issues
and suggest some possible solutions.
3. There has been a noticeable increase in the average
weight of people in some countries. In your opinion,
what are the reasons for this weight increase and what
is a good solution for the problem?
4. Some people think that health care is a basic human
necessity that should not be provided by private
companies, but should be provided by the state.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of health
care being provided by the private sector. (from
Ready)
Additional suggestions
A healthy body - “Collins” pp. 16-23.
XXX
Part 1:
Cooking
Keeping fit
Food and Drink
Eating out
Part 2:
Describe something you do for your health.
Describe an exciting competition or sporting event in your country.
Describe some things which cause you stress.
Describe a popular sport in your country.
Describe a sport you haven't tried but would like to try.
Describe an accident you've recently had.
Describe a type of food you like.
Describe a restaurant that you enjoyed going to.
Describe something healthy you enjoy doing.
Describe something you do for your health.
Part 3:
Health & Fitness
Health & Age
Health & Eating Habits
Health & Healthcare
Summary Completion
Test Folder 10 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 128-129
Test Folder 5 “Objective Int.” Pp. 64-65
Section 1
“Instant” p.8 (At the doctors) *note completion (6); multiple choice
type 1 (3); multiple choice type 3 (2)]
“Focus” p.22 (Students’ Union survey) *multiple choice (7); form
completion (3)]
– “Objective Int.” p.14 (Websites about food (The history of rice &
Yokohama Noodle museum)) [note completion (10)]
Section 2
– “Focus” p.23 (Healthy eating) *note completion (10)]
“Instant” p. 11 (Coping with stress) *classification (4); short-answer questions (3); table completion (3)]
“Objective Adv.” p.54 (A history of cutlery) [flow chart completion (14)]
Section 3
“Masterclass” p.38-39 (Proposals for a University Sports Centre)
[matching (6); classification (4)]
- "IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test" pp. 77-78 (Eating disorders) [multiple choice type 3 (3); flow-chart completion (5); short-answer questions (2)]
IAP p66 (summary comp; non them)
Summary Completion
Test Folder 10 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 128-129
Test Folder 5 “Objective Int.” Pp. 64-65
New Insight pp. 60-61
“Who’s Crazy?” IELTS Reading Strategies for the IELTS Test pp. 93-97 (summary completion (8)
“A 19th Century Killer Disease: Tuberculosis” IELTS Reading Strategies for the IELTS Test pp. 93-97 (summary completion (12)
“Prehistoric insects spawn new drugs” New Insight pp. 63-64 [summary completion (6)]
“The Walking School Bus” Focus on IELTS p. 12 *matching headings (7); short-answer questions (3); True/False/Not Given (5); global multiple choice (1)]
“Surviving in Space” Focus on IELTS p. 152 *True, False, Not Given (5); multiple choice type 3; labelling a diagram (3); matching lists (3)]
“Tobacco Industry Fumes over Passive Smoking” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 10 (matching headings (6)]
“A Nineteenth Century Killer Disease: Tuberculosis” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 99
“Talk to Kids about Drugs: Parents just Don’t Do It” ”IELTS Reading Strategies p. 126
“The power of nothing” IELTS Masterclass pp.34-37 [Yes/No/Not Given (5); True/False/Not Given (5)]
Passage 2 - "Changing Rules for Health Treatment" IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test, pp. 15-17 [multiple choice type 3 (3); multiple choice type 1 (1); multiple choice type 2 (1); multiple choice type 1 (1); classification (7)]
Passage 2 - "Some Facts and Theories about Flu" IELTS for Academic
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Complete WB p16. Topic = A healthy lifestyle and the
modern world. Vocab = collocations. [Two opinions]
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p23: Intonation.
Complete SB p74: Sentence stress.
Section 4
– “IELTS 8” (Research on questions about doctors) *multiple choice; multiple choice]
“Ready” p. 109 (Economics course guidelines) *note completion (10)+
Online doctors lecture audio in weekly folder(note completion)
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p20: Section 2. Qs for nurses about a healthy lifestyle. Tasks = MC & labelling maps.
Objective int SB p14. Section 2. Topic = Healthy food.
Objective int SB p38-39. Section 3 & 4. Task advice = Sentence and note completion.
Objective int SB p64-65. Section 4.Topic = Jet streams and volcanoes. Task advice = Summary completion.
Lecture: Back pain (cf folder)
Improve your IELTS unit 9 (LS2)
IAP pract test p93 (flowchart-thematic)
Purposes Practice Test, pp. 45-47 [True/False/Not Given (7); classification (4); short-answer questions (2)]
Additional suggestions
Objective adv SB p50-51. Section 3. Task advice = Sentence and note completion.
Objective adv SB p128-129.Task advice = Summary completion.
Objective WB p32-33. Topic = Exploring the nature of illness.
Objective int SB p64-65. Task advice = Summary completion. Topic = The Little Ice Age.
Complete WB p12-13. Section 2. Topic = What do you know about the food you eat? Task = matching headings + MC.
Complete SB p17-19. Topic = Organic food.
Practice
Test
Recommended:
(6.2) The chart and table show the number of fishers in
millions for different regions between 1970, 1980 and 2000, and the world’s top ten exporters of fish in 2000.
(On Track, Test 6, p. 172)
Affluent countries and developing nations experience different health problems.
Discuss the causes and effects of these health issues and suggest some possible solutions.
Part 1: Two frames
Part 2: Long turn as normal
Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.
7
Globalization
Feedback from week 3 writing
Grouping Information (2): “New Insight” p.107
Charts and tables in “IELTS RP” p. 37
Dealing with two charts/multiple sources
(7.2) The table and pie chart show, in percentage
terms, the results of a survey of a new shopping complex in Auckland, New Zealand.
(Testbuilder 2, Test 2, p. 58)
(7.3) The pie chart below shows the main reasons why
agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s.
(IELTS 8, Test 1, p.30)
(7.1) The graphs below show where people first got
their news, both about the world and local events between 1987 and 1997.
(Focus on IELTS p. 143)
The bar charts below give information on road transport in a number of European countries.
(Focus on IELTS p. 185)
Balanced View
“Ready” p.56
Feedback from week 3 writing
Multinational companies “Instant” pp. 91-92
In-class writing:
In many countries television shows many foreign-made programmes. The dominance of imported entertainment is harmful to the cultures of these countries.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The inequality between rich and poor nations is now wider than it has ever been before. What do you think are the main causes of this difference and what do you think can be done to reduce the gap?
Spelling test based on vocabulary from http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item621097/version1/VocabForIELTS_WLM_FrequentlyMisspeltWords.pdf or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonly_misspelled_words
Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer.
Part 1:
News
Travelling
Tourism
Boats
Flying
Part 2:
Talk about a place that you have visited as a tourist.
Talk about a recent incident where you damaged the environment.
Describe a journey you have been on.
Describe your perfect holiday.
Describe a journey would like to take.
Describe an historical figure who you know about.
Describe somewhere foreign tourists would enjoy going in your town or country.
Describe a place you have stayed in on holiday.
Describe a place which you think is beautiful.
Strategy:Short Answer Questions
Section 1
“Masterclass” p. 15 (Applying to study abroad) [note completion (6);
note completion (4)]
“New Insight” p.30 (The first McDonalds restaurant) *flow-chart completion (5)]
Section 2
Focus p180 (table; flowchart) IAP p3o (SAQ;them)
Section 3
– “Focus” pp.183-4 (The end of oil) [sentence completion (3); labelling
a diagram (3); sentence completion (3); multiple choice (1)]
-Focus p43 (NOT really thematic)
Section 4
Section 4 - “Ready”p.107 (Migration) *note completion
Table & Flow-chart Completion
“Focusing” pp.38-43.
“The Shrinking Planet” English for Academic Study p. 194 *no tasks+
“Economic Globalization” English for Academic Study p. 195 *no tasks+
“Community & Conflict” English for Academic Study p. 198*no tasks+
“The sharing of sovereignty” English for Academic Study pp. 200-201[no tasks]
“Converging or diverging” English for Academic Study pp. 203-205[no tasks]
“Changes in International Commerce” IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test pp.51-53 [classification (5); flow-chart completion (5); multiple choice type 1 (3); multiple choice type 2(1)]
“What you need to know about culture shock”
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/ielts-practice/mock-reading-paper-culture-shock
Passage 1 - “Australian culture and culture shock” Complete IELTS 5-6.5 pp. 10-11 [True/False/Not Given (6); table completion (7)]
Passage 2 - “Organic food: why?” Complete IELTS 5-6.5 pp. 18-19 [matching headings (6); multiple choice type 3 (2); multiple choice type 3 (2); multiple choice type 3 (2)]
Passage 2 - "Out of Africa: solar energy from the Sahara." Complete
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1. The inequality between rich and poor nations is now wider than it has ever been before. What do you think are the main causes of this difference and what do you think can be done to reduce the gap?
2. In a globalized economy, some workers such as factory workers in developing countries are paid very little while other employees are paid too much. Do you think this is a significant problem? What can be done to ameliorate it?
3. Multiculturalism only brings advantages to societies. What is your opinion?
4. Some people think it is better to give donations to local charitable organizations, while others choose to give to national or international bodies. Discuss both views and give your own opinions. (from Ready).
5. Today, more people than ever are travelling around the world. Some people believe that such travelling helps to broaden people’s minds while others think it has no educational value. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (from Ready)
Describe a place in your country you have never been to but would like to visit.
Describe a food from another country which you haven't tried but would like to try.
Describe a famous food from your hometown or country.
Describe an important historical event in your country
Part 3:
Global Agencies (UN/UNICEF/NATO)
Multinational Companies
World Problems
News & Events
Global Cultures
Tourism
Additional suggestions
Objective adv SB p88: word stress – Adverbs.
Objective adv SB p17: numbers –stress.
Objective adv SB p80. Topic = Animal behaviour????
Additional suggestions
Insights p22 (SAQ)
“Ready” WB p.38 (LS1 thematic)
“Ready” WB p.13 (LS2-SAQ)
“Ready” WB p.61 (LS4-thematic)
AWL Audio: Globalization; Want to Emigrate
IELTS 5-6.5 pp. 50-52 [matching headings (5); matching (4); summary completion (no box) (4)]
Additional suggestions
Complete WB p8-9. Topic = Third culture kids. Tasks = T,F,NG + Table completion.
Objective adv WB p30-31. Topic = Downshifting.
AWL Reading: Globalization; Want to Emigrate
Practice
Test
Recommended:
(7.4) The two graphs below show the percentage of
smokers and the consumption of alcohol in litres in selected
countries, for the period 1960-2000.
(IELTS On Track p.156)
Part 1: Two frames
Part 2: Long turn as normal
Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.
8
Consumerism &
Advertising
Feedback from week 7 writing
Selecting data
In-class writing:
The production of an advert
(“Instant” pp.85-86)
The charts illustrate the results of a world online survey on optimism and happiness conducted in 2005
(“Ready Workbook” p. 114)
The figures give information about economic growth and household expenditure across a range of categories
(Collins Writing for IELTS p.63)
(8.1) The chart below shows the total number of
minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into
three categories from 1995-2002.
(IELTS 9, Test 2, p.53)
(8.2) The bar chart below shows the estimated sales
nationally of silver goods in’000s of units for two companies
next year. The pie chart shows the projected market share
of the two companies in silver goods at the end of next year.
(IELTS Testbuilder 1, Test 4, p.121)
(8.3) The table provides information about satisfaction
Feedback from week 7 writing
Balanced View
Objective IELTS (Int) Unit 7.
Collins Writing, Unit 7 (Consumer Spending)
Spelling test based on vocabulary from http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item621097/version1/VocabForIELTS_WLM_FrequentlyMisspeltWords.pdf or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonly_misspelled_words
In-class writing:
1. “The promoters of goods and services often make claims about the quality of their products that is simply not true. They are simply trying to stimulate unnecessary consumption. To what extent do you agree?
2. “Some people believe that governments encourage unnecessary consumption, while others feel that spending is important to maintain economic growth.” What is your opinion?
3. What influences our purchasing decisions? Do we mainly buy things because we need them, or are other factors involved? (Collins p. 61)
4. The increased availability of consumer credit in some countries has contributed to the problem of debt. Who is responsible for high levels of indebtedness: the financial institutions that lend the money or the individuals who borrow money? (Collins p. 62)
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p64-65 [Advantages/Disadv + 2
Ka-Ching! (Shania Twain)
Money, money, money (Abba)
Material Girl (Madonna)
Part 1:
Gifts
Films
Adverts
TV
Clothes
Shopping
Part 2:
Describe a logo you think is effective.
Describe a newspaper/magazine that you frequently read.
Describe a personal possession which means a lot to you.
Describe something you bought because of an advertisement.
Describe your favourite advertisement.
Describe your attitude toward fashion.
Describe your favourite TV show.
Describe a product that you bought and were disappointed with.
Multiple Choice TAPESCRIPT IS KEY
Test Folder 5 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 64-65
Test Folder 6 “Objective Int.” Pp. 76-77
Section 1
From Cambridge website “delivery to Kenya” activity sheet (cf folder)
“New Insight” pp. 16-17 USE TAPESCRIPT!! (Good for intro to MC
question types)
- KT Furniture Customer Order Form "Complete IELTS 5 - 6.5" p. 116
[form completion (5); table completion (5)]
“Focus” (Students’ Union survey about eating habits) *multiple choice
(7); form completion (3)]
"IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test" p. 74 (Customer Complaint) [form completion (10)]
Section 2
Citizens Advice Bureau (Complete IELTS 5 – 6.5) pp. 60-61 [multiple choice type 3 (4); labelling a diagram (6);
IAP p15( Multiple choice) DIFFICULT
Multiple Choice
Test Folder 5 “Objective Adv.” Pp. 64-65
Test Folder 6 “Objective Int.” Pp. 76-77
“Retail Therapy” Focus on IELTS p.73 *short answer questions (3); summary completion (9); matching (4); True/False/Not Given(5)] NO MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS.
Passage 1 – “Instant” pp. 29-32 (GM Food) [short answer questions (3); matching (4); sentence completion (3); multiple choice (1); NOT THEMATIC.
“As Consumerism Spreads” National Geographic (Good for Edmodo pre-reading)
“Making Allowances for Your Kids’ Dollar Values” Reading Strategies for the IELTS test pp. 78-80 [all multiple choice]
Passage 2 – “Television addiction” Instant pp. 37-39 [multiple choice type 3 (3); yes/no/not given (5); classification (5); labelling a diagram (4)]
Passage 2 - Consumer behaviour “New Insight into IELTS” @ http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item620505/version1/NewInsightIELTS_TEST_Full.pdf[matching headings (5); summary completion (4); note completion (4)]
Why money doesn’t buy happiness “Ready” pp. 200-201 [matching (5); True/False/Not Given (4); sentence completion (3); multiple choice (1)]
The secret of happiness “Ready Workbook” pp. 112-113 [matching (5); True/False/Not Given (4); sentence completion (3); multiple choice (1)]
The Ecology of Hollywood "Focus" pp. 92-94 [table completion (3);
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with living standards in England by age in the year 2007. The
pie chart shows how confident people are about the future.
(Ready p. 202)
opinions]Topics = Shopping on the Internet + Work.
Complete WB p52. Topic = Fashion & clothes. [2 opinions]
Objective adv SB p122-123. Task practice = Expressing disagreement.
Describe a TV show which is popular in your country.
Describe an electronic gadget you would like to have.
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p62-63: parts 2 & 3. Topic = advertising + Word stress.
Section 3
“Focus” p. 43 (Wasting Energy) *labelling a diagram (2); table completion (5); short answer questions (3)]
“Collins Listening” pp. 52-53 (A reviewer talking about films) [multiple choice (4); matching(5); multiple choice (6)
Masterclass pp.86-87 (Working as a scientist, doing research into cell
science, ethics) [multiple-choice (2); multiple-choice (8)]
Collins Listening” pp. 54-55 (The ‘Yellow Plaque’ scheme) *multiple
choice (3); multiple choice (3); matching (4))
Section 4
Focus p201 (movies)
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p60-61: Section 2. Topic = Bank. Tasks = Matching & labelling a diagram.
Objective adv SB: Section 4. Topic = Brands + Vocab = word formation.
Objective adv SB p64: Section 4. Task advice = MC.
Objective int SB p26. Task = MC.
AWL Audio: Advertising to Children Considered Harmful
matching lists (4); sentence completion (4); multiple choice type 3 (3)]
Passage 1 - The way the brain buys “Complete IELTS 5 – 6.5” pp. 58-60 [labelling a diagram (4), True/False/Not Given (6); flow-chart completion (3)]
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p57-59. Topic = The way the brain buys.
Complete WB p48-49. Topic = Making a loss is the height of fashion. Tasks = MC + Y,N,NG
Objective adv SB p64-65: Section 3. Task advice = MC. Topic = The invention of the garden city.
Objective WB p8. Topic = Car rebranding. Task = Y, N, NG.
Objective int SB p76-77. Topic = animals. Task = MC.
AWL Reading: Advertising to Children Considered Harmful
Practice
Test
Recommended:
The charts below show the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast-food restaurants and sit down restaurants.
The chart and table below show customer satisfaction levels in the US with airlines and aspects of air travel in 1999, 2000 and 2007
(Complete IELTS 5 – 6.5 p. 130)
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002
(IELTS 7, Test 1, p. 30)
The promoters, marketers and advertisers of goods and services often make claims about the quality of their products that are not true. They are simply trying to stimulate unnecessary consumption?
To what extent do you agree?
Part 1: Three frames including introductory frame
Part 2: Long turn as normal
Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.
Weeks 9 and 10
Various topics
Work
Each topic must be covered
over the last two weeks
Task type to be based on feedback
Feedback from week 9 writing
The Arts, Crime (bio)ethics,
psychology, gender issues, work,
Charity
Task type to be based on feedback
Feedback from week 9 writing
1. Some people argue that it is more important to have an enjoyable job than to earn a lot of money. Others
Working 9-5 - Dolly Parton
Part 1:
Work
Section 3 – “IELTS 7” (Differences between individuals in the workplace) [note completion; multiple choice; sentence completion]
Section 4 – Instant pp. 26-27 (Changes at Work) [classification (6); note completion (4);
Short answer questions
“How to cultivate a green career” Ready WB pp. 52-53 [matching lists (5); sentence-completion (7); multiple choice type 1 (1)]
“A Sense of Crisis” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 172
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(9.1) The chart shows the results of a Labour Force
Survey in the UK in 2007 (Ready p. 130) Additional suggestions
Objective adv SB p30-31: Different charts + Vocab. (Revision)
disagree and think that a good salary leads to a better life.
2. After leaving school or university, young people should choose a job or career that they love, rather than one that pays the best salary. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
3. In many countries children are engaged in different kinds of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it a valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What is your opinion?
4. Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
5. Employers should ensure that there are equal numbers of males and females in managerial posts in companies. Discuss both these views. Ready p137
6. Some people think that managerial posts in private companies and in government are more suitable for men. Others think that given the opportunity women can be successful managers. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (from Ready)
Additional suggestions
Complete WB p40. Topic = Purpose of businesses is to make money. [Agree/disagree]
Complete SB p83-85. Revision + Topic = Fashion is expensive + Dress code at work. [Agree/disagree]
Part 2:
Describe your dream job.
Describe a rewarding job in your country.
Describe someone who has an important job.
Describe someone you know or know about who has an interesting or unusual job.
Describe a job you wouldn't like to do.
Describe a workplace you have worked in or know about.
Describe your perfect workplace.
Describe a long term goal or ambition you have.
Describe a good leader you know.
Part 3:
Work & On-the-job training
Work & Career advice
Work & Aspirations
Work & Meetings
Work & Ideas
Work & Technology
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p43: Chunking.
Complete SB p83: Linking and pausing.
Section 4 – “Ready” p. 196 (Training Schemes) [multiple choice (4); sentence completion (6))
Objective Adv. 19.1
AWL Audio: Job Promotions Unhealthy; Extreme Employees
“Population Growth & Food Supply” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 16
“Ethics &Archaeology” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 108
“The other population crisis” Masterclass pp.22-25 (matching headings (5); that’s all!!)
“The great work myth” Masterclass pp. 58-61 (sentence completion (7); summary completion (5)]
Objective Adv. 19.1
Complete WB p36-38. Topic = Businesses making money. Tasks = Label the diagram, T/F/NG, flow chart.
Objective adv SB p78-79. Topic = Nature or nurture + Vocab = Phrasal verbs with on.
AWL Reading: Job Promotions Unhealthy; Extreme Employees
Practice
Test
Recommended:
The bar chart below shows the results of a survey conducted by a personnel department at a major company. The survey was carried out on two groups of workers: those aged 18-30 and those aged 45-60, and shows factors affecting their work performance.
(IELTS Testbuilder 1, Test 2, p. 63)
It is generally believed that the Internet is an excellent means of communication but some people suggest that it may not be the best place to find information.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Part 1: Three frames including introductory frame
Part 2: Long turn as normal
Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.
General
Task type to be based on feedback
Feedback from week 9 writing
(10.1) The charts below show the number of girls per
100 boys in all levels of education.
(IELTS Practice Tests (OUP), p. 92)
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p74-76: multiple charts (line graph + bar chart). Topic = life satisfaction. + Practice on referencing + WB p47.
Complete SB p92-95: Writing Reference for T1. Exam prep revision.
Task type to be based on feedback
Feedback from week 9 writing
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p95-99: Writing Reference for T2. Exam prep revision.
Objective adv SB p108-109: spelling.
Objective int SB p108-109: avoiding repetition.
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p82: parts 2 &3. Revision. How much do you remember? + talk about museums.
Complete SB p88-91: Speaking Reference. Exam prep revision.
“The New Linguistic Order” English for Academic Study p. 206 *no tasks]
“Climate Change: Managing the Global Greenhouse” Making Connections p.216
Practice
Test
Part 1: Three frames including introductory frame
Part 2: Long turn as normal
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Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.
Arts
CF T1 model answers folder
Some people believe that governments should stop
spending money on the arts. Instead, they should use this
money to improve vital services such as schools and
hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-
pr/2013/07/ielts-writing-task-2-artists-topic.html)
Children should not be encouraged to learn about the arts.
Time in school should be purely devoted to academic
subjects like language and maths. To what extent do you
agree or disagree? (Ready WB, page 82)
Museums often contain objects of great value from ancient
civilizations around the world. Some people say these items
should be returned to their countries of origin. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
(Masterclass p. 162)
(Ready p145: good activity)
S1: IAP p21
S2: Ready p143
S3: Ready p144
S1: Focus p79 “Music Festival” (M.C, table)
Section 2 - “Ready” p.141 (Street art exhibition)
Section 2 - Masterclass pp. 158-159 (Museum Information) [note completion (4); table completion (6)]
S2: Focus p80 “Museum” (map, SAQ)
S3: IAP p20 (M.C)
S4: Masterclass p50 “trumpet” (diagram)
IAP p18 (short texts) The ARTS
Ready p146 “Graffiti”
The lost civilization of Peru pp. 154-157 [True/False/Not Given (5); note completion (5); multiple choice (3)]
“When is a room not a room?” Masterclass pp. 46-49 [multiple choice type 2 (3); multiple choice type 1 (3); short answer questions (5); global multiple choice type 2 (1)]
Charity
CF T1 model answers folder
Some people think that it is better to give donations to local charitable organisations while others choose to give to national or international bodies.
Discuss both these views Ready p136
Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/ielts-writing-task-2/page/2/)
In most countries, disable people are not catered for adequately, e.g. buildings are often inappropriately designed. Governments rely too heavily on charities and voluntary organizations to provide assistance and funding. How true is this statement? What further measures could be taken to assist disabled people? (Insight into IELTS, page 145)
Advanced skills worksheet p 89-90
S2 IAP p36 “Sport Aid” (SAQ, M.C)
S2: Pedal power (in weekly folders)
S4: IAP p30 “Volunteers” (SAQ)
IAP p28-29 (short texts)
(Bio)
Ethics
CF T1 model answers folder
Complete SB p43-45. Topic = Media should be limited in reporting bad news.[Agree/disagree]
Demolishing Stereotypes "Focus" pp. 174-175 [short answer questions (4); classification (5); True, False, Not Given (5)]
“A Sense of Crisis” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 172
“Population Growth & Food Supply” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 16
“Ethics &Archaeology” IELTS Reading Strategies p. 108
“The other population crisis” Masterclass pp.22-25 (matching headings (5); that’s all!!)
Additional suggestions
Complete SB p70-72: Section 2. Topic = The truth about lying. Task = matching + sentence completion.
Objective adv WB p14-15. Topic = Downloading music. Task = MC.
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“Making Connections” = Making Connections, CUP, Pakenham
“Masterclass” = IELTS Masterclass, OUP, Haines & May
“Ready” = Ready for IELTS, Macmillan, McCarter
“Check” = Check your vocabulary for IELTS, Peter Collin Publishing, Wyatt
IAP= Ielts for Academic purposes
The rest will have to be updated…
Psychology
Masterclass p129
Personality quiz (cf weekly folder)
Personality profile activity (cf weekly folder)
S2: personality “Extra listening”
S3: Masterclass p 135 (difficult)
“The Phantom Hand” Masterclass pp. 130-133 [classification (4); multiple choice type 1 (3); summary completion (6)]
IAP Tests p79 “need to belong”(gapfill, flowchart, M.C)
Focus p190 “Face” (table, M.C) (difficult)
Crime
IAP p32 questions+acticities
IAP Tests p
Gender issues
Some people think that managerial posts in private companies and in government are more suitable for men. Others think that given the opportunity, women can be successful managers. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Ready CB, page 161)
In spite of the many advances women have made in education and employment, they continue to be at a disadvantage when it comes to pay and promotion. How true is this statement? In your view, what should be done to promote equality of opportunity for men and women in the workplace? (Writing for IELTS, page 12)
AWL Audio: Men, Women and Household Chores; Gender AWL Reading: Men Women and Household Chores; Gender
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Week & Theme WT1 Focus WT2 Focus Speaking Focus&
Functional Language Listening Focus Reading Focus
1: Lifestyle &Family Line chart Balanced viewpoint Part 3: Giving Opinions
Topical Orientation & prediction skills Skim, scan, intensive
PracticeTest Line chart Balanced viewpoint Topical All All
2: Science & Technology Pie chart Balanced viewpoint Topical Matching & classification Matching headings, lists & classification
PracticeTest Pie chart Balanced viewpoint Topical All. Biased towards task type All. Biased towards task type
3: Urbanisation Diagram (Map) Balanced viewpoint Topical Labelling a plan Yes, No, Not given &
True, False, Not given
PracticeTest Diagram (Map) Balanced viewpoint Topical All. Biased towards task type All. Biased towards task type
4: The Environment Diagram (Process) Two questions Random Labelling a diagram Labelling a diagram
PracticeTest Table Balanced viewpoint Topical All. Biased towards task type All. Biased towards task type
5: Globalization Bar chart Problem, solution Topical Table, flow chart & note
completion Table, flow chart & note completion
PracticeTest Bar chart Problem, solution Topical All. Biased towards task type All. Biased towards task type
6: Health& Diet Dealing with two charts Problem, solution Random Summary completion Summary completion
PracticeTest Dealing with two charts Problem, solution Random All. Biased towards task type All. Biased towards task type
7: Diagram (Process) Two questions Random Labelling a diagram Labelling a diagram
PracticeTest Diagram (Process) Two questions Random All. Biased towards task type All. Biased towards task type
8: Consumerism &
Advertising Dealing with two charts Two questions Random Multiple choice Multiple choice
PracticeTest Dealing with two charts Two questions Random All. Biased towards task type All. Biased towards task type
9: Work & Training Based on feedback Based on feedback Random Short answer questions Short answer questions
PracticeTest Based on feedback Based on feedback Random All. Biased towards task type All. Biased towards task type
10: Review Based on feedback Based on feedback Random Based on feedback Based on feedback
PracticeTest Based on feedback Based on feedback Random All. Biased towards task type All. Biased towards task type
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Schedule
Themes
I. Lifestyle &Family
II. Science &Technology
III. Urbanisation, New vs. Old.
IV. Education
V. Globalisation
VI. Health
VII. Environment
VIII. Consumerism, The media & Advertising
IX. Work & Training
X. Review
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
08:30
11:30 Listening strategies
Writing Task 2
Hand back Thursday WT2
Speaking& Pron
Hand back in-class WT1
Hand back in-class WT2
13:15
15:15
Reading strategies &
vocabulary
Multimedia lecture
with listening
13:00
16:00
Writing Task 1 &
vocabulary
Hand back Thursday WT1
Reading, Listening &
Writing test
Model WT1 & WT2
answers are posted to
Edmodo.
Speaking test with
test feedback
Post listening, reading &
speaking scores to
Edmodo.