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IELTS HELPFUL TIPS
TIPS OF THE MONTH- MAY
Reading
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Tip
Remember that in most tasks which involve writing words or numbers, e.g. Short-answer Questions, the answers have to be grammatically correct and spelt correctly. Accuracy in spelling and word form are very important and you will be penalised for incorrect spelling. -
Do
Look carefully at the title of the passage and any subtitles and illustrations it may have. You can get a quick idea of what the passage is about from these. -
Don't
Don't go back to the beginning of the passage for each question when you know from the task type that the answers will come in the order of the information in the passage.
Writing
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Do
Remember that Writing Task 2 carries more marks, so you need plenty of time to answer it. -
Don't
Don’t use note form or bullet points.
Listening
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Do
Write all your answers as you listen – remember you won’t hear the recording a second time. -
Don't
Don’t write more than the maximum number of words or letters allowed for each answer.
Speaking
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Do
Practise speaking for 2 minutes for the long turn in Part 2. -
Don't
Don’t worry if the examiner stops you in Part 2. It means you have spoken enough, and s/he has to keep to the timing of the test.
