Listening
What kind of distractors are commonly used in IELTS listening to mislead candidates?
Changing info,corrections,synonyms, and irrelevant options
What is the difference between 'False' and 'Not given' in T/F/N.G/ question?
'False' contradicts the text,'NG' is not mentioned at all
What is the main difference in structure between a discussion essay and an opinion essay?
A discussion essay presents multiple views objectively; and opinion essay clearly supports one view
What can you do in Part 2 if you run out of ideas before the time ends?
Expand on your points with examples, hypothetical situations, or personal opinions
How can recognizing the speaker's tone help you select the correct answer in multiple choice questions?
It helps identify opinions, emphasis, or contrast between ideas
Why is it not recommended to read every word in the reading test?
It's time-consuming; better skimming and scanning
Why is cohesion important beyond using linking words like 'however' or 'moreover?'
True cohesion comes from logical flow and reference, not just connectors
Why is it important to show self-correction naturally speaking?
It demonstrates of language use and improves accuracy without affecting fluency
In a sentence competition task, why is it important to understand grammar and word form?
Because the answer must grammatically fit the sentence to be correct
Why might headings not match paragraph content directly in matching heading tasks?
Headings often capture the main idea not every detail in the paragraph
How do you ensure your response in Task 1 is analytical rather than just descriptive?
By comparing data, identifying trends, and highliting significant changes or contrast
What kind of questions are typical in Part 3 and how should your answers differ from Part 1?
Part 3 questions are abstract and analytical; answers should be longer,reasoned, and supported with examples
why might writing too much in note completion questions lower your score?
The instructions often limit word count, extra words are penalized
What strategy helps with questions that require matching names to theories or opinions?
Scan for names first, then read around them to find who said what and in what context
What are the four criteria used to assess your writing score?
Achievement/response, coherence/cohesion,lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy
What speaking features are examiners listening for under 'Fluency and Coherence'?
Smooth speech, logical organization, used discourse markers, and ability to maintain conversation without unnatural pauses