TOEFL iBT Quick Prep TOEFL iBT® Quick Prep is a free practice tool with real TOEFL iBT questions from past tests. Each Quick Prep volume includes questions from all four sections of the test. Volumes 1 and 2 have transcripts of the audio portions of the test, but do not include audio. Volumes 3 and 4 include both transcripts and audio files. The audio files in MP3 format are embedded into the PDF An accessible electronic version of Quick Prep, consisting of sets of questions from both Volumes 3 and 4, is also available for test takers with disabilities. The audio files are embedded in the PDFs. Volume 3 Audio Files Volume 4 Audio Files
Researchers - Score processing, reporting and interpretation Understanding IELTS marking Listening and reading - indication of raw scores required to achieve particular band scores Writing Task 1 band descriptors Writing Task 2 band descriptors Speaking band descriptors All IELTS marking takes place at the test centre by trained markers and examiners Markers are trained to understand the IELTS marking policy and are required to demonstrate that they are marking to standard before they are allowed to mark Listening and Reading papers. Examiners for the Writing and Speaking sub-tests are recruited and trained in line with agreed standards. Candidates receive scores on a Band Scale from 1 to 9. Overall band score Candidates receive a Test Report Form setting out their Overall Band Score and their scores on each of the four sub-tests: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Overall Band Scores are reported to the nearest whole or half band. For more information on how IELTS test material is produced, please see the Speaking band descriptors (PDF, 98KB)
IELTS SUCCESS The duration of IELTS writing section is about 60 minutes. There are two parts of IELTS Academic writing section. In task 1, IELTS Candidates required to write at least 150 words and in task 2 at least 250 words. IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 In task 1, canadiates are presented with a graph, chart, table or any diagram and required to explain, describe and sumrize the information. In task 1, depending on type of task, the examiner will accessed the ability to compare the data, your skills to organize and present the data and also describe and explain the flow of process and procedure releated to any object, event or sequence of events or some work. IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 In Academic IELTS writing task 2, candidate are required to write an essay on given topic. The issues point on essay topics are related to general intrest and suitable & easy to understand for undergraduate and post graduate students or candidates looking for professional registrations.
Reading tips | IELTS-Blog - Part 2 Hey, you're new here! I love new people, welcome. You may want to subscribe to IELTS-Blog and get all the updates via email or via RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! Doan Hung Phuong, who got Band 7 in IELTS, shares with us his secrets for success in the Reading test. Reading tips I must say that this skill is based on intelligence very much. Reading requires a great deal of vocabulary. Pay a particular attention to the grammar structure. Catching the main idea in reading is also important. Another way to practice Reading is Speed Reading. Besides skimming and scanning, I found that reading intensively is also important in the IELTS test, especially to understand tough questions. After finishing the reading practice test, you MUST check all wrong answers, try to explain why you were wrong (you may need someone who has a good level of English to help you) and think of another way to answer those questions faster. In brief, guessing is the key in reading.
English Language Teaching Your Space Your Space is a three-level course designed to motivate students as they change and grow. Learn More Sample IELTS essay questions and topics Questions not just topics While the topics are predictable enough, the actual questions are invariably extremely precise. Again, there is also a good reason for this: the examiners do not want you to learn an essay, they want to test your English and see if you can answer a precise question, rather than produce a general answer to a general topic. Learn and practice the question formats There are 3 main formats of IELTS essay question Each type of essay has its own difficulty (see answering the question 2 ). The exam format Remember that in the exam these words are always included: Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience This is no small point because it tells you that whatever the form of the question, you need to be able to explain and exemplify your answer ( see coherence) . You might also be interested in: How to like it, share it and save it
Free IELTS Exam Links Online Free IELTS Test Cambridge ESOL exams - Information and practice tests for IELTS, FCE, CAE, BULATS and other Cambridge exams Exam English ✓ Free Practice Tests for learners of English Cambridge English Cambridge English (a part of Cambridge Assessment) is a department of Cambridge University. Cambridge developed the IELTS exam in conjunction with the British Council and IELTS Australia. Cambridge English have a range of business English examinations including Business Certificates (BEC). Cambridge English also helped to develop the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) — an internationally recognised level of language ability. Please click on the name of the exam to find out more about it, and access the free practice tests. Cambridge English exams IELTS - International English Language Testing System B2 First (FCE) - First Certificate in English (B2) C1 Advanced (CAE) - Certificate of Advanced English (C1) C2 Proficiency (CPE) - Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2) B1 Preliminary (PET), Preliminary for Schools - Preliminary English Test (B1) A2 Key (KET) - Key English Test (A2)
Reading task type one: summary completion s1~ocean~s2~safety~s3~record~s4~size~s5~confident~s6~water~s7~float~s8~inadequate~s9~procedures s1~.........~s2~.........~s3~.........~s4~......... Task description The input for this type of question will be a summary of all or part of the reading text. Your task is to complete the summary using one word from the list for each gap. What is being tested is your ability to: skim the text for information paraphrase the original text Reading paper for this section Sample task Complete the summary below. The Finest Ship Ever Built The North Atlantic Ocean crossing on the Titanic was expected to set a new standard for ......... travel in terms of comfort and .........
Free IELTS Preparation Online The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test provides an evaluation of English for those who wish to study or train in English. It is very similar to the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) required by North American universities and colleges. IELTS is a jointly managed test by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council and IDP Education Australia. The test is accepted by many professional organizations in Australia and New Zealand including: the New Zealand Immigration Service, the Australian Department of Immigration. If you are interested in studying and / or training in Australia or New Zealand, this is the test best adapted to your qualification needs. Studying for the IELTS test usually involves a long course. Up until now, there have been few resources on the Internet for First Certificate preparation. What is the IELTS? Now that you know what you will be working towards, it's time to get down to work!
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