IDIOMS
To make people feel more comfortable in a new or awkward situation
break the ice
A synonym for "pollution"?
Contamination
Identify the tense: "By this time next year, I will have graduated."
Future perfect tense
Name at least 3 types of question commonly encountered in the Reading section.
Multiple choice, matching headings, sentence completion.
Name two things you must do in your introduction for Writing Task 2.
Paraphrase the question and state your opinion or thesis.
To take on too much work or responsibility
Bite off more than you can chew
What does the word "curriculum" mean in the context of education?
A set of subjects or content taught in schools.
If I ____________ (know), I would not have come.
If I had known, I would not have come.
What is the difference between True, False, Not given and Yes, No, Not given questions?
"True, False, Not Given" refers to factual accuracy based on the passage.
"Yes, No, Not Given" assesses the writer's opinions or claims.
What is the first topic asked in Speaking Part 1?
Work/Studies
Every cloud has a _____ lining.
Silver
What is the term for a rapid increase in population of cities?
Urbanization
Rewrite the sentence using a participle clause: "Because she was tired, she went to bed early."
Being tired, she went to bed early.
How many parts are there in the IELTS Listening test, and what topics do they cover?
Four parts: a social-context conversation, a monologue on a social or general topic, an academic discussion, and an academic monologue.
Which discourse marker could you use to add contrast in Writing or Speaking (name 3 at least)?
However, on the other hand, whereas.
A situation where someone is in trouble or facing difficulties
In hot water
In the context of economics, what does "opportunity cost" mean?
The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.
Identify the grammatical structure used here: "Had I known about the deadline, I would have submitted the assignment earlier."
Inverted conditional sentence (third conditional).
What are "Distractors" in the IELTS Listening test, and how can they affect your score?
Distractors are misleading or extra information in the audio that can confuse test-takers. Listening carefully for the final answer helps avoid errors.
Rewrite the sentence for a formal Writing Task 2: "Kids need to play sports to stay healthy."
Children should engage in physical activities to maintain their health.
To do something for a very long time
Till the cows come home
What is a synonym for "poverty" in the context of social issues?
Destitution
Combine these two sentences using a cleft sentence: "She was late. This annoyed her boss."
What annoyed her boss was that she was late.
What is the role of Paraphrasing in the IELTS test, and in which sections is it most important?
Paraphrasing is essential for avoiding repetition and showing language range.
Explain the scoring criteria for the IELTS Academic Writing test.