Reading/Writing
What kind of texts are in the IELTS reading section?
Any topic that appeals of general interest to undergrads/postgrads
Articles: opinion, informative
Academic language
What are you typically asked in part 1 of the speaking section of the exam?
Familiar topics, general topics, self introduction
What do semicolons mark?
2 separate but related clauses, or lists
Any connective adverb
Additionally
Accordingly
Namely
However
No
Give an example of signposting language in speech
First of all, second of all...
I will talk about...
As I have said...
Building on my previous remark...
Write a sentence with a relative clause
Any sentence with which, that, who, etc...
To get something (in an academic sense)
Acquire
Are you allowed to use the first person pronoun in IELTS essays (I)
Yes
How many times do you get to listen to the recording in the listening section?
Once
Make these three sentences into one sentences by using transitions. I'm a big film buff. I hate horror films. I love romance films.
I'm a big film buff, although I hate horror films however I love romance films.
A synonym for 'storyline' when referring to films.
Plot
Unlike Ancient Greek art which saw the veneration of the animal form and the development of equivalent skills to show musculature, poise, beauty and anatomically correct proportions, Ancient Roman art depicted gods as idealized humans, shown with characteristic distinguishing features. What 2 things are being contrasted here?
Ancient Greek art and Ancient Roman art
Do you get a penalty for speaking in a bad accent in the speaking section?
No, as long as your accent is understandable, you pronounce words clearly, and you clarify information well.
In addition to being convenient, affordable, and versatile, legumes are also full of fiber, vitamins, key minerals and plant protein, plus their antioxidant levels rival berries. What is wrong in this sentence?
Comma splicing
What is the opposite of spicy?
bland or mild
It is ironic that while the word “perfect” is considered to be the highest compliment possible, calling someone a “perfectionist” is perceived by many as anything but. "Anything but" here refers to?
Being called a perfectionist isn't considered the highest compliment possible despite being "perfect"
What accent do speakers talk to in IELTS?
British/Commonwealth acccents
It is ironic that while the word “perfect” is considered to be the highest compliment possible, calling someone a “perfectionist” is perceived by many as anything but. How can this sentence be better rewritten as?
It is ironic that while the word “perfect” is considered as the highest compliment that is possible, calling a person “a perfectionist” is perceived as nothing much by many.
Complete the phrase used to describe hard to get to places, or places where not many people travel to. 'Off the _______________ track'
beaten