IELTS SCHEME OF WORK

Week & Theme WT1 Focus, Grammar & Lexis

Intro to exam

WT2 Focus, Grammar & Lexis

Speaking and Pronunciation Focus

Speaking overview:

Core Listening & Strategies

Listening overview: teachers.cambridgeesol.org /ts/digitalAssets/114845_IELTS_Listening_Overview.pdf Focus on exam orientation & prediction skills

Core Reading & Strategies

Reading overview: teachers.cambridgeesol.org /ts/digitalAssets/114837_IELTS_AC_Reading_Overview.pdf Focus on skimming, scanning & reading intensively Out of this World Focus on IELTS p. 150 (Sentence Completion (4), True/False/Not Given (5),Matching (3)) Hurry Sickness Focus on IELTS p. 51 (Matching Headings (6), Multiple Choice type 2 (1); Multiple Choice type 3 (3); Summary Completion (4)) On the Wing IELTS Reading Strategies p. 38 (Matching Headings, True/False/Not Given) Make Allowances for your Kids Dollar Values IELTS Reading Strategies p. 78 (Multiple Choice) RP1 The Need to Belong IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test p.79-82 [summary completion (5); flow-chart completion (5); multiple choice type 1 (2); multiple choice type 2 (1)] RP2 What is an ASBO? IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test p.31-34 [multiple choice type 3 (3); multiple choice type 2 (1); multiple choice type 1 (2); sentence completion (7)] Passage 2 The Truth about Lying Complete IELTS 5 6.5 pp. 70-72 [matching headings (6); matching features (4); sentence completion (3)] Storytelling Vocabulary for IELTS pp. 105-107 [matching (people) (8); sentence completion (with box) (4)] Additional suggestions Objective int SB p90-91: locating information.

Writing introductions (file on shared drive) Getting to know the band descriptors
Appropriate vocabulary - New Insight p. 100 Activities by gender in Instant pp. 79-80 Simple Line Chart) General Vocabulary Review Recommended In-class:

Compare and contrast Good introductions/conclusions NEF Advanced pp.64-65 Children and lifestyles Instant pp.88-89

teachers.cambridgeesol.org /ts/digitalAssets/114847_IELTS_Speaki ng_Overview.pdf Getting to know the band descriptors

Section 1
Useful phrases (1) - NEF Advanced pp.64-65 Getting to know the band descriptors Unit 4 Vocab for IELTS (Lifestyles) In-class writing: Low-cost airlines have revolutionized travel - but at what price? OR The growth of online shopping has greatly improved life for the consumer. Ready for Speaking in Ready pp. 176-181 Test Folder 3 Objective Adv. Pp. 3839 Test Folder 9 Objective Int. Pp. 116117 Ready p.11 (Volunteering) *note completion (4); form completion (4); multiple choice type 3 (2)] Instant pp. 5-6 (A house to rent) (note completion (7); multiple choice type 3 (3)]

(1.1)The graph below shows the consumption of fish

and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. (IELTS 7, Test 2, p.53) The graph below compares the number of visits to two new music sites on the web. IELTS Testbuilder 1, Test 1, p.31

Section 2
focus p120 golden rules of listening

Collins Speaking (Unit 1) pp. 8-15 + tape script

Marathon - tips for spectators "Complete IELTS 5 - 6.5" p. 117 [sentence completion (7); matching (3)] Focus p.62 (10 ways to slow down your life) [sentence completion (10)]

We are Family - Sister Sledge

(1.2)The graph below shows the number of passenger

railway journeys made in Great Britain between 1950 and 2004/5. Childcare in F2F Upper-Int workbook + Ready p. 138 + Own Task examples document Part 1: Hometown Colours Sport Animals & Pets Restaurants Dreams Being on time Daily routines

Section 3
Ready p.31 (Health club case study) [multiple choice type 2 (1); note completion (4); table completion (5)] Ready p118 art project

1 Lifestyle &Family

(Testbuilder 2 p.30)

(1.3) The graph below shows four countries of

residence of overseas students in Australia. (IELTS Practice Tests OUP, Test 1, p. 32) The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. (IELTS 7, Test 2, p.53) The graph below shows the population figures of different types of wild birds in the United Kingdom between 1970 and 2004. (Grammar for IELTS p. 222) Additional suggestions Objective adv SB p82-83: different graphs to practise compare-contrast language + WB p48-49. Objective int SB p30-31: line graphs + interpreting data. Complete SB p14-16: different charts for comparison + introduction. Complete SB p35-36: line graph. Topic = languages studied at school + WB p7: vocab percent/percentage. Complete WB p23: line graphs.

1.

2.

Big families used to be commonplace but nowadays there is a trend towards smaller more nuclear families. Do you think this is a positive or negative trend? In some families there is more than one television in the home, with each family member even having their own TV. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one TV set per home. (from Ready)

Section 4
Focus p120 Making the most of your memory Additional suggestions

Objective int SB: p86-87: Topic = making choices + vocab = collocations with adverbs. Complete SB p77-79: Section 3. Topic = Fashion and design. Tasks = MC, Y/N/NG, matching sentence endings. Vocab = dress / clothes. Complete WB p48-49: Section 3. Topic = Fashion and design. Task = MC. Complete WB p44-45: Section 2. Topic = Establishing your birth rights. Task = matching. AWL Reading: When to Tie the Knot; Happiness is ... Family?

Part 2: Thematically related subtopics: Downshifting (i.e. leading a slower life. C.f. Objective Adv WB p. 30) Work/life balance (c.f. Objective Adv WB p. 40) Describe a photograph you have taken which is important to you. Describe a film you have enjoyed. Describe a friend of your family you remember from your childhood Complete SB p80-81: Section 4. Task = sentence completion. Topic = Traditional Japanese form of stitching. Readyp.165 (section 2-travel) Ready WB p.35 (section 4-pollution) AWL Audio: When to Tie the Knot; Happiness is Family? Objective int SB p82-83: connecting ideas. Use of linking words. Complete WB p52: 3 different essay plans + paragraphs. Topic = clothes and lifestyle. [Two opinions] Additional suggestions Complete SB p13: part 1 Qs + sentence stress. Complete SB p72: part 1: Qs about family and friends + paraphrasing. Complete TB p14: studying abroad + accommodation.

Additional suggestions

= A model answer exists! Page 1 of 16

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(1.4) The graph gives information about how much

people in the United States and the United Kingdom spend on petrol. (IELTS Trainer, Test 4, p.133)

We live in an electronic information age. It is easier to be connected by technology yet many people seem no closer to feeling happy in their lives. Discuss. (IELTS on Track p.160)

Part 1: Two frames Part 2: Long turn as normal Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.

(1.5) The graph below gives information about

Practice Test
international tourist arrivals and departures in different parts of the world. (IELTS Trainer, Test 3, p.114)

(1.6) The graph below gives information from a 2008

report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. (IELTS 9, Test 4, p.101) The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport (IELTS 8, Test 4, p. 101) Feedback from week 1 writing with grammar spot Advantages vs. disadvantages (Pie) Chart Talking about the future In-class writing: http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2009/10/28/how-apple-slicedits-pie-in-2009/ The pie charts below show units of electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000. (IELTS 7, Test 4, p.101) Writing correction code analysis with examples Commonly misspelled words Check pp.47-48 Part 1: Feedback from week 1 writing In-class writing: Mobile telephones have both advantages and disadvantages. Discuss. Spelling test based on vocabulary from http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item621097/ version1/VocabForIELTS_WLM_FrequentlyMisspeltWords.p df or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonly_misspelled_words Test Folder 2 Objective Int. Pp. 24-25 (Matching) News Technology Media Shopping Email The Internet Test Folder 9 Objective Adv. Pp. 116-117 (Classification) Test Folder 8 Objective Int. Pp. 102-103 (Classification) Test Folder 9 Objective Adv. Pp. 116-117 (Classification) Test Folder 8 Objective Int. Pp. 102-103 (Classification) The next big thing in robotics Ready pp. 65-67 [summary completion (7); multiple choice type 2 (4); short answer questions (2)] A Light Bulb that Lasts IELTS Reading Strategies p. 146 [Short Answer, Locating Information] Wily, wired consumers New Insight pp. 41-42 [matching headings (7)] Face-to-face or Facebook? Ready pp. 8-10 [matching headings (6); sentence completion (4); True/False/Not Given (3)] Bones to phones "Focus" pp. 130-133 [matching headings (8); matching lists (5); multiple choice type 1 (2)] Out of this world Focus pp. 150-151 (sentence completion (4); Yes/No/Not Given (5); matching lists (3)] Passage 1 - Robots with a sense of self New Insight into IELTS @ http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item620505/version1/N ewInsightIELTS_TEST_Full.pdf[matching lists (4); labelling a diagram (4); sentence completion (5)] Vital Role in the World Airline Industry IELTS Reading Strategies p. 152 Tough Sensor Can Take the Heat IELTS Reading Strategies p. 155 Metal Compounds which Break the Rules IELTS Reading Strategies p.201 Surviving in Space Focus pp. 152-155 ( True/False/Not Given (5); multiple choice (3); labelling a diagram (3); matching lists (3)] Passage 1 - "How Mobile Telephony Turned into a Health Scare" IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test, pp. 45-47 [short-answer questions (6); labelling a diagram (4); multiple choice type 2 (1); Technology - Collins pp. 48-55. Matching and Classification IAP p40 and 46 Test Folder 7 Objective Adv. Pp. 90-91 (Matching) Matching Headings, Lists and Classification Test Folder 7 Objective Adv. Pp. 90-91 (Matching) Test Folder 2 Objective Int. Pp. 24-25 (Matching)

XXX

Section 1
Readyp.63 (Robot Exhibition) *note completion (10)] Focus p.140 (Media survey) *note completion (6); multiple choice type 2 (4)]

Part 2: Describe an item of technology that you couldn't be without. Describe a TV programme you enjoy watching. Describe a gadget you have which is important to you. Describe an important invention before the age of computer. Describe a website you use often

(2.1) The charts below show the world traffic volume

measured in passenger kilometre-miles

2 Science & Tech

(Ready, p.68)

Section 2
Ready p.20 (Museum) *multiple choice type two (5); matching (5)] Ready p. 44 (Regal Cinema Complex) *classification (6); multiple choice type 2 (3); multiple choice type 1 (1)]

(2.2) The charts below provide information about

energy generation by fuel type in Florida in two separate years. (Ready p.69)

1.

2. The two pie charts show the average spending by households in a country at two different points in its economic development (Grammar for IELTS p. 220) Additional suggestions Complete WB p45-46: pie charts. Topic = Relationships at work and at home. 3. 4.

Technology has altered the ways that people engage with each other. How has technology impacted on the kinds of relationships that people have? Has technology affected relationships in a positive or negative way? Television is the worst invention in modern times. Do you agree or disagree? Social media is really anti-social. What do you think? Some people fear that technology is gradually taking over control of our lives, while others think that it has led to many positive developments in all aspects of their lives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (from Ready)

Part 3: Technology &The workplace Technology &Creativity Technology &Money Technology &Privacy Technology &The family Technology &The future

Section 3
-Instant (Bridging the digital divide) [labelling a diagram (4); multiple choice type 3 (3); multiple choice type 2 (3)] -Focus pp.141-142 (Couch potatoes) [labelling a diagram (2); multiple choice type 1 (5)] -Ready p. 45 (Electronic gadgets) *multiple choice type 2 (1); multiple choice type 3 (3); table completion (6)] -New Insight p. 27 (Rover Robot) [summary completion (3); labelling a diagram (4); short answer questions (3)] - Readyp.96 (Giving presentations) *multiple choice; sentence completion; short answer questions]

Additional suggestions Complete SB p42-43: parts 2 & 3. Topic = website + Internet use. Complete TB p46: The Internet debate. Objectiveadv SB p69: vowel changes.

Additional suggestions Complete WB p28: Agree/disagree. Topic = The use of media has a negative effect on personal relationships between people. Vocab p29: linking words = however, although, even, on the other hand.

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-Focus p. 160 (Reality or science fiction) *note completion (10)+

multiple choice type 1 (2)] Passage 3 - "Three ways to Levitate a Magic Carpet" IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test, pp. 69-71 [Yes/No/Not Given (5); multiple choice type 2 (4); multiple choice type 1 (1); sentence completion (with list) (3)] Passage 2 - "Is Technology Harming our Children's Health?" IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test, pp. 82-85 [table completion (5); Yes/No/Not Given (5); short-answer questions (3)] Passage 1 - Domestic Robots "Complete IELTS 5 - 6.5" pp. 120-122 [True/False/Not Given (6); short-answer questions (4); labelling a diagram (3)] Passage 2 - Art to the aid of technology "Complete IELTS 6.5 - 7.5" pp. 139-141 [matching headings (6); matching (4); summary completion (no box) (3)] Passage 1 - Dino discoveries "Complete IELTS 6.5 - 7.5" pp. 136-138 [True/False/Not Given (6); labelling diagrams (7)] Passage 3 - Mind readers "Complete IELTS 6.5 - 7.5" pp. 142-145 [Yes/No/Not Given (6); sentence completion (with box) (4); multiple choice type 2 (4)] Additional suggestions

Section 4
Masterclass pp.98-99 (Wikipedia) [short-answer questions (2); flow-chart completion (4); summary completion (4)] New Insight @ http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item620505/version1/N ewInsightIELTS_TEST_Full.pdf(Tracking devices such as E-plates)*note completion (6); matching (4)) Focus p. 161-162 (The techno-house) [multiple choice type 2 (2); multiple choice type 1 (1); labelling a diagram (3); table completion (4)] Additional suggestions Complete WB p26: Section 4. Topic = Blogs. Task = summary completion + flow chart. Objective adv SB p90. Task advice = matching. Objective int SB p24-25. Task advice = matching. Ready WB p38 (LS1)

Lecture: Robotics AWL Audio: Transport; Compulsive Internet Disorder

Complete SB p37-40: Section 1. Topic = World Wide Web. Tasks = T/F/NG, Note completion & SAQs. Complete SB p50-52: Section 2. Topic = Solar energy. Tasks = matching + summary completion. Complete WB p24-25: Section 1. Topic = Electronic media & our minds. Tasks = T/F/NG, note completion, SAQs) Complete WB p44-45. Task = matching. Topic = Establishing your birthrights. Objective adv SB p12-13. Topic = Listening effectively & brain. Task = matching headings. Objective adv SB p14-15. Topic = football software. Task = matching headings. Objective adv SB p46-47. Topic = space exploration. Objective adv SB p52-53. Topic = culinary gadgets. Task = matching. Vocab = phrasal verbs with up. Objective adv SB p90-91. Task = matching. Topic = Understanding the Milky Way. Objective int SB p50-51. Task = matching headings. Topic = TV. AWL Reading: Transport; Compulsive Internet Disorder

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(2.3) The two pie charts below show changes in world

population by region between 1900 and 2000. (IELTS on Track p.132)

Part 1: Two frames Part 2: Long turn as normal Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.

Practice Test

(2.4) The charts below give information on the ages of

the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050 (IELTS 9, Test 3, p. 76) The three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991 and 2001.

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(IELTS 8, Test, 2, p. 53)

Feedback from week 5 writing

Feedback from week 5 writing Balanced View Big Yellow Taxi (Counting Crows) Labelling a plan Identification of information in the text - True/False/Not Given Test Folder 2 Objective Adv. Pp. 90-91 Test Folder 1 Objective Int. Pp. 12-13 Identification of writers views/claims in the text - Yes/No/Not Given Test Folder 2 Objective Adv. Pp. 90-91 Test Folder 1 Objective Int. Pp. 12-13 (YES, NO, NOT GIVEN ONLY) Focus p. 55 Urban planning in Singapore Oxford Students Dictionary pp. R8-R9 [summary completion (6); True/False/Not Given (7) E-ZPass was just the beginning Ready pp. 184-185 [matching headings (5); Yes, No, Not Given (4); multiple choice type 2 (4)] History of the Steam Engine IELTS for Academic Purposes Students Book pp. 94-95 [classification (7); flow-chart completion (5)] Building BRICs of growth Ready pp. 102-104 [matching headings (5); Yes, No, Not Given (4); multiple choice type 2 (4)] Location is Everything Focus on IELTS p. 31 (matching lists (8); sentence completion (6)] Passage 3 - The History of Migration Instant pp. 46-47 [sentence completion (5); matching headings (6); multiple choice type 2 (2); multiple choice type 3 (3); multiple choice type 3 (2)] Avoiding Gridlock Focus on IELTS p. 169 *matching headings (5); sentence completion (4); flow-chart completion (5)] The Life Cycle of a City IELTS Reading Strategies p. 168 Bones to Phones Focus on IELTS p. 130 *matching headings (8); matching lists (5); multiple-choice (2)] More than Sympathy IELTS Reading Strategies p. 20 The Invention of the Garden City Objective Advanced p.65 [multiple-choice (5)] Giles Gilbert Scott: Architect (1880-1960) Ready pp. 121-123 (sentence completion (6); classification (4); multiple choice type 3 (2)] Face Focus on IELTS pp. 190-192 [short answer questions (5); table completion (5); multiple choice type 3 (3); multiple choice 1 (1); multiple choice type 2 (2)] The Chinese Bronze Age "Ready" pp. 21-23 [True/False/Not Given (6); classification (5); global multiple choice type 1 (1)] Home-grown Maps Instant pp. 50-51 [summary completion (5); matching lists (4); flow chart completion (5); multiple choice type 3 (3)] Tower of strength Masterclass pp. 142-145 (classification (3); matching headings (7); short answer questions (3) Passage 1 - "The Rise and Fall of the British Textile Industry" IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test, pp. 28-31 [note completion (6); multiple choice type 1 (3); True/False/Not Given (4)] Passage 1 - "Australia's Convict Colonies" IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test, pp. 97-100 [multiple choice type 3 (3); matching

Diagram (Map) Language for directions In-class writing: The maps below show Sporrington Campus when it was first built in 1978 and 2008 (Ready TB pp. 162-163) Ready pp.134-135 (Describing a map with model answer)

In-class writing: People nowadays work hard to buy more things. This has made our lives generally more comfortable but many traditional values and customs have been lost and this is a pity. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Spelling test based on vocabulary from http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item621097/ version1/VocabForIELTS_WLM_FrequentlyMisspeltWords.p df or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonly_misspelled_words The Hands That Built America (U2) Collins vocabulary Unit 9 pp.72-73 Part 1: Hometown Buildings Parks Neighbours Weddings

Section 1
IELTS Listening Task Type 3 (Plan, Map, Diagram Labelling) Activity from CambridgeESOL.org Masterclass pp. 62-63 (Job recruitment) [multiple choice type 2 (5); labelling a plan (5)] -New Insights p19 and 17

Section 2
- Official IELTS Practice Material 2 p. 7 (The plan of a rock festival site) [labelling a plan (7); sentence completion (3)] - Focus p. 80 (The Museum of Anthropology) *short answer questions (3); labelling a plan (3); sentence completion (4)] - IELTS 4 Test 1 p. 13 [labelling a plan (7)] - "IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test" p. 41 (Buckingham Palace) [matching (7); sentence completion (3)] -Insights p20; Cambridge IELTS 8 p82-83; Masterclass p26-27 (congestion; note/sentence completion)

(3.1)

Chorleywood is a village near London whose Vocabulary pulled from E-ZPass and BRICs texts Vocabulary from Collins Vocabulary Unit 6 (pp. 26-27) Check your vocabulary for IELTS (p. 82) Check your vocabulary for TOEFL (p. 99)

Part 2: Places, buildings, journeys, trips Describe a room you spend a lot of time in. Describe a time you were with a large group of people. Describe a place which is important to you and explain what influence it has had on your life. Describe a place where you spent a memorable holiday and explain why you particularly liked or disliked it. Describe an experience in which you tried something new and explain how this has influenced you. Describe the place you go when you need privacy and explain why this is the most suitable place. Describe a place that you enjoy visiting and explain why you enjoy visiting this place. Describe a journey you made which was special to you and explain why it was so special. Describe a trip you made when something went wrong and explain why this trip went wrong. Describe a house you have visited and particularly liked and why you particularly liked it.

population has increased steadily since the middle of the 19th century. The map below shows the development of the village (IELTS 1, Test 4, p.91)

(3.5) The maps below show the changes experienced by

the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century.

3 Urbanizati on: Traditional vs. Modern

(Ready, p.113)

Section 3
IELTS 4 pp. 14-16 [multiple choice type 2 (2); matching (5); matching (3)]

Section 4
Readyp.50 (Industrial revolution/railway) *table completion (7); multiple choice type 3 (7)] - Objective Advanced p. 64 (The development of urban sprawl, housing) [multiple-choice; multiple-choice] - Instant pp.23-24 (Emblematic buildings) [table completion 94); sentence completion (3); labelling a diagram (3)] - Focus p.201 (History of cinema) [table completion (3); flow-chart completion (4); short answer questions (3)] - IELTS 4 p. 17 (The Urban Landscape) *note completion (10)+ Additional suggestions Objective adv SB p48. Topic = submersibles. Task = Labelling a diagram. Objective adv SB p73 +76-77 (task advice). Task = labelling maps. Objective int SB p92. Topic = colours. Task = labelling diagrams. Objective int SB p128-129. Task advice = labelling diagrams + maps. Complete WB p14: Section 2. Task = label the map.

Part 3: Tourism Additional suggestions Complete WB p7: Vocab = problem/trouble.

Lecture: Megacities

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AWL Audio: Rural vs Urban; Infrastructure

headings (6); note completion (4); Additional suggestions Complete SB p10-11. Topic = Australian culture. Task = T, F, NG. Objective int SB p12-13. Task advice = T, F, NG Objective adv SB p22-23. Task = Y, N, NG. + Task advice on p24-25. Topic = Brands. Complete WB p20-22: Section 3. Topic = Striclt English. Task = Y, N, NG. AWL Reading: Rural vs Urban Living; Infrastructure

Recommended:

The best solution to the problems created by urbanization is the decentralization of populations. Part 1: Two frames To what extent do you agree? Part 2: Long turn as normal Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.

(3.2) The three diagrams show the development of, and

plans for, the coastal zone of Brightsea. (IELTS on Track p. 164)

Practice Test

(3.3) The diagrams below show the site of a school in

2004 and the plan for changes to the school site in 2024. (Official IELTS Material Volume 2 p.31)

(3.4) The two maps below show an island, before and

after the construction of some tourist facilities. (IELTS 9, Test 1, p. 30) Feedback from week 6 writing Diagram (Process) Passive Language) In-class writing: A MODEL IS ESSENTIAL HERE Problem, solution Feedback from week 6 writing XXX Check IELTS pp. 60-61 Part 1: Check TOEFL pp. 93-94 Collins Grammar for IELTS pp. 66-67 Ready TB p. 156 Recently the amount of recyclable material being collected in some countries is more than is being reused. What do you think are the main causes of this situation? What measures can be used to tackle the problem? In-class writing: 1. 2. (Focus p. 163) The carbon cycle (Focus. pp. 242-244) "Write at least 150 words on the greenhouse effect using the diagram and notes below" (Objective IELTS Int p.63) The diagram shows the stages involved in Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion which uses the temperature difference between deep and surface ocean water to produce electricity 5. (Ready workbook p. 51) 3. What are the causes and effects of global warming? Are there any possible solutions to this problem? What do you believe is the most significant environmental issue facing the world today? Discuss this environmental issue with an emphasis on the causes and effects of this problem. The best solution for the increasing traffic and pollution problems is to put up the price of petrol. Do you agree? Because of computers and other digital devices, many children spend most of their time indoors and have little exposure to the natural world. What are some of the problems associated with a lack of interaction with the natural environment? Can you suggest any possible solutions to these problems? All nations on the planet have a responsibility to lessen the greenhouse gasses that they emit. Although this Tree Parks Weather Flowers Test Folder 10 Objective Int. Pp. 128-129 Test Folder 10 Objective Int. Pp. 128-129 The coral reefs of Agatti Island Oxford Students Dictionary pp. R6-R7 [matching headings (9); multiple choice type 1 (3); multiple choice type 2 (1)] Two wings and a toolkit Official IELTS Practice Material 2 pp. 18-21 [labelling a diagram (4); True/False/Not Given (6); multiple choice type 3 (3)] Graffiti: Street art or crime Ready pp.146-148 (summary completion (9); matching lists (4)] Armed and Dangerous Masterclass pp.118-121 [matching headings (7); sentence completion (4); short answer questions (3)] Passage 1 Can the can Ready TB pp. 182-184 [True/False/Not Given (5); flow-chart completion (5); table completion (3)] Seed bank builds on frozen assets Ready WB pp. 45-46 [matching lists (4); True, False, Not Given (4); flow-chart completion (5)] Energy from Biological Sources IELTS Reading Strategies for the IELTS test p. 23 [t/f/no not given] Biogas: a Solution to Many Problems IELTS Reading Strategies p. 97 Our Dying Seas IELTS Reading Strategies p. 105 Will Britain Turn its Back on Wave Power? Reading Strategies p. 123 Penguins Show Signs of Stress New Insight into IELTS p. 66 [classification (5)] Australias Growing Disaster New Insight Into IELTS p.68 [matching Collins Speaking (Unit 4) pp. 33-39. Labelling a diagram/flowchart completion Test Folder 6 Objective Adv. Pp. 76-77 Labelling a diagram Test Folder 6 Objective Adv. Pp. 76-77

Section 1
-IELTS 5 (Whale watching experience) *note completion; multiple choice; sentence completion]

(4.1)The diagram below shows the production of a lead

pencil. (Ready pp.81 (guided practice exercise on page 243))

Part 2: Describe a place of natural beauty that you know Describe your favourite season. Describe a wild animal that can be found in your country. Describe something that grows in your country (plant, flower etc.). Describe something you have grown. Describe a problem that affects the environment in the area where you live.

Section 2
Collins p21 (flowchart) Ready p78 (MC; label map) IELTS 8 (Agriculture park) *multiple choice; labelling a diagram; multiple choice] IELTS 7 pp.83-84 (Nature walk) [multiple choice; labelling a diagram; table completion] Focus p.180 (Worldwide student projects) *short-answer questions (1); table completion (6); flow-chart completion (3)] Ready p.78 (Countryside and woodland centre) *multiple choice; matching (using a map)]

(4.2) The diagram illustrates how solar energy is used

4 The Environme nt
to provide hot water for domestic use. (Ready p. 133) How ocean thermal energy conversion works

Part 3: Pollution Animals and Ethics Conservation Animals and humans Weather Zoos Protecting the environment

4.

Section 3
IELTS 7 (Ocean research) *sentence completion; labelling a diagram; multiple choice] Collins p60;p62 (flowchart and thematic) Masterclass p.123 (Scottish Highlands) *note completion (8); multiple

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The life of a mobile phone (Ready TB p. 138) The charts below give information about weather in two Brazilian cities. (IELTS Trainer, Test 6, p.170) 7. Additional suggestions Complete SB p54-56. Topic = Wave energy machine. Task = flowchart. Complete WB p34-35. Topic = energy production. Task = flowchart. Objective adv SB p56-57. Task advice = flowcharts. Objective WB p47. Topic = Recipe. Task = process writing. Objective int SB p18-19. Task advice = Processes Objective int SB p63. Topic = Global warming. Task = Process. 9. 8. 6.

can be very difficult for developing countries, they also need to make significant reductions. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What is the most significant environmental problem in Vietnam and what are the reasons for this dilemma? In your opinion, what are the best solutions to this problem? It is generally agreed that the amount of rubbish created by humans today is a worldwide problem. What do you think are the main causes of the problem? What measures can be used to tackle the problem? Climate change is now an accepted threat to our planet, but there is not enough action from governments to control excessive consumerism and pollution. To what extent do you agree? It is generally agreed that the amount of rubbish created by humans today is a worldwide problem. What do you think are the main causes of this situation? What measures can be used to tackle the problem? (from Ready)

choice (2)] Complete SB p49-50: Vocab = natureenvironment-countryside + WB p31. Complete SB p53-54: Part 2& 3. Topic = beautiful places and tourism. Complete WB p7: Vocab = affect/effect. Additional suggestions Complete TB p58: board game. -Focus p.45 (Case study: Sao Paulo) *note completion; flow chart completion] -Ready pp. 46-47 (Cloud seeding to provide rain) [multiple choice type 2 (4); multiple choice type 1 (1); labelling a diagram (5)] -Official IELTS Practice Material 2 p. 11 (The Tiger Shark) *note completion (3); flow-chart completion (5); multiple choice (2)] -Masterclass pp. 146-147 (Survival) [short answer questions (6); labelling a diagram (4)] -Desert plants "Complete IELTS 5 - 6.5" p. 119 [note completion (10)] Focus p. 100 (Predicting a volcanic eruption) (labelling a diagram (10)) Focus p.43 (Wasting Energy) *labelling a diagram; table completion; short answer completion

lists (8)] The Effects on Salmon Biodiversity New Insight *flow-chart completion; table completion] The Gulf Stream and Global Warming Barrons p.X Why plastic is the scourge of sea life Ready pp. 52-53 [summary completion (9); Yes/No/Not Given (4)] Stars in their eyes Masterclass pp. 82-85 [labelling a diagram (4); multiple choice type 2 (7); True, False, Not Given (3)] Light pollution Instant pp. 33-36 [matching headings (5); sentence completion (4); Yes/No/Not Given (4)] The life of a pomegranate Ready pp. 73-74 [matching headings (4), True/False/Not Given (4); flow-chart completion (5)] RP1 Bilingualism in Children IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test p.12-14 [sentence completion (3); matching headings (6); True/False/Not Given (4)] Passage 2 - Deforestation in the 21st century "Complete IELTS 5 - 6.5" pp. 123-125 [matching headings (6); multiple choice type 3 (2); multiple choice type 3 (2); sentence completion (3)] RP2 Children Tested to Destruction? IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test p.66-68 [sentence completion (5); True/False/Not Given (4); multiple choice type 1 (2); multiple choice type 2 (2)] Additional suggestions

Section 4
-Focus p.101 (Tsunami) *labelling a diagram (3); note completion (6); multiple choice (1)]

Additional suggestions -Lions "Complete IELTS 6.5 - 7.5" p. 135 [note completion (10)] Complete SB p41: Vocab = cause, factor and reason + WB p27. Objective adv SB p44-45: modal passives reporting practice. Topic = waste.[Agree/disagree] Objective int SB p122-123: cause and result. Connecting ideas practice.[Agree/disagree] Additional suggestions Complete SB p48-49: Section 1. Topic = Eco-holidays. Tasks = note and table completion. Complete WB: Section 1: p30. Topic = Volunteering wildlife. Task = note and table completion. Complete SB p40-41. Topic = news. Task = flowchart. Objective adv SB p54. Topic = History of cutlery. Task = flowcharts. AWL Audio: Environment; Preparing for the Worst; World Wonders Threatened

Complete WB p32-33. Topic = Russias forests. Tasks = matching + summary completion. Objective adv SB p112-113. Topic = bird migration. Objective adv SB p86-87. Topic = extinction of the dinosaurs + Vocab cause-effect. Objective adv SB p36-37. Topic = Battle of the bag. Task = note completion. Objective adv SB p26-27. Topic = The complexity of animal communication. Task = matching. Objective adv WB p28-29. Topic = Asteroide MN4. Objective adv WB p24-25. Topic = volcanoes. AWL Reading: Environment; Preparing for the Worst; World Wonders Threatened

Recommended:

(4.3)The diagram below shows how rainwater is reused

Practice Test
(IELTS Testbuilder 2 p. 87) The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes. (IELTS 8, Test 3, p. 78) Feedback from week 2 writing

What is the most significant problem in Vietnam and what are the reasons for this dilemma? In your opinion what are the best solutions to this problem?

Part 1: Two frames Part 2: Long turn as normal Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.

5 Education

Table Dealing with too much data Feedback from week 1 writing with grammar spot

Balanced View Affixes IELTS Masterclass CD-ROM Unit 5. Feedback from week 2 writing

Collins Speaking for IELTS pp. 24 31 + tape script.

Sentence & Note Completion Test Folder 3 Objective Int. Pp. 38-39

Sentence & Note Completion Test Folder 3 Objective Int. Pp. 38-39 Test Folder 4 Objective Adv. Pp. 50-51

We Dont Need No Education

Test Folder 4 Objective Adv. Pp. 50-51

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Grouping Information (1): Instant pp.76-77 Student Finances Instant pp.76-77

In the modern world there is a movement away from written exams to more practical assessment Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.

(Pink Floyd) Part 1: Being a student Reading Writing Museums Drawing Music Concentrating Letters & Emails

Section 1
IELTS Listening Task Type 5 (Sentence Completion) Activity from teachers.cambridgeesol.org [sentence completion (4)] Focus on IELTS p.60 (Student Interviews) [note completion (10)] Readyp.158 (School Trip) *note completion (10)]

Distance Learning GENERAL TRAINING Instant IELTS pp. 60-63 [multiple choice type 3 (2); multiple choice type 3 (2); short answer questions (2); multiple choice type 2 (4)] Revision for Exams GENERAL TRAINING Instant IELTS pp. 64-67 [matching headings (7); short answer questions (5); multiple choice type 1 (2);] The Risks of Cigarette Smoke IELTS Academic Reading Task Type 2 (Identifying Information) and Type 3 (Identifying Writers Views/Claims) Activity Sample Task [Yes/No/Not Given (4)] A New Learning Tool IELTS Reading Strategies for the IELTS Test pp. 129-131 (Yes/No/Not Given (8) Brain Drain IELTS Reading Strategies for the IELTS Test pp. 136-139 (Yes/No/Not Given (13) Books, Films and plays New Insight into IELTS pp. 72 73 [Yes/No/Not Given (8)] Through the library doors Ready pp. 86-87 [Yes/No/Not Given (9)] + understanding Yes/No/Not Given statements The invisible thread Masterclass pp. 106-109 (matching headings (6); Yes/No/Not Given (7)] Use it or lose it: keeping the brain young Focus pp. 110-113 (multiple choice type 1 (1); sentence completion (4); matching lists (5); True/False/Not Given (4)] The Influence of Class Size on Academic Achievement English for Academic Study p. 157 [no tasks] A Case Study: Shining Star English for Academic Study p. 160 [no tasks] The education gender gap Masterclass pp. 69-73 [matching lists (5); sentence completion (4)] The Asian Paradox: Huge Classes/High Scores English for Academic Study p. 161 [no tasks] Interaction between Nature and Nurture English for Academic Study p. 162 [no tasks] Capacities of the Newborn English for Academic Study p. 164 *no tasks] Hyperpolyglots Masterclass pp. 166-169 (matching headings (5); summary completion (7); multiple choice (2)] Masters in Business Administration Ready pp.93-95 [matching lists (5); sentence-completion (7); multiple choice type 1 (1)] The new linguistic order English for Academic Study pp. 206-214 [no tasks] Hearing, Taste & Smell English for Academic Study p. 165 *no tasks+ Passage 3 You are what you speak New Insight into IELTS @ cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item620505/version1/NewInsightIEL TS_TEST_Full.pdf[True/False/Not Given (5); matching lists (5); summary completion (4)] Language Acquisition in Children IELTS for Academic Purposes Student's Book pp. 84-85 [flow-chart completion (7); True/False/Not Given (6)] Passage 3 - "The Climate Changers" IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test, pp. 34-37 [multiple choice type 2 (3); summary completion (no help) (5); True/False/Not Given (6)] Passage 3 Why don't babies talk like adults? Complete IELTS 5 6.5 pp. 30-32 [Yes/No/Not Given (3); summary completion (with box) (5); multiple choice type 1 (1); multiple choice type 2 (1); multiple choice

In-class writing:

(5.1) The table shows sources of student income over a

ten-year period in the United Kingdom. (Exercise 6 Instant p.77) The bar chart below shows the employment of all male and female workers by occupation in the UK in the year 2005. (Testbuilder 2 p.115) The table below shows the results of a survey of the average number of cars per hour using three suburban roads during working hours in a ten-year pollution monitoring programme. Traffic calming was introduced in Harper Lane at the beginning of 1999. (IELTS Testbuilder 1, Test 3, p.93) The table below gives information about student enrolment at Bristol University in 1928, 1958 and 2008. (IELTS Trainer, Test 2, p.87)

From Ready pp.98 101 (imperfect model answer on p. 101)

In-class writing: In the modern world, more and more emphasis is being placed on the acquisition of practical skills rather than knowledge from text books or other sources. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend. (From Ready p.101)

Section 2
Masterclass pp. 74-75 (Societies at University) [short-answer questions (6); sentence completion (4)] Mentoring Instant pp. 14-15 [multiple choice type 1 (3); short answer questions (4); short answer questions (3)]

Part 2: Describe a subject you liked at school. Describe a teacher you liked at school. Describe a library you use. Describe your perfect classroom. Describe a teacher who has had an important influence on your education. Describe a skill you learnt successfully. Describe a language (NOT ENGLISH) that you would like to learn. Describe an achievement that you will never forget. Describe a school that you liked. Describe a book youve read.

Section 3
-Readyp.96 (Giving a presentation) [multiple choice type 3 (5); sentence completion (3); short-answer questions (2)] -New Insight @ http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item620505/version1/N ewInsightIELTS_TEST_Full.pdf(Research Methods) [table completion; sentence completion (1); multiple choice (3)] -Instant pp. 20-21 (Changes in Intelligence) [classification (7); multiple choice type 1 (3); "IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test" pp. 60-61 (Aspects of University) [multiple choice type 2 (5); multiple choice type 1 (1); labelling a map (4)] - International student mobility "Complete IELTS 6.5 - 7.5" p. 134 [table completion (6); multiple choice type 3 (2); multiple choice type 3 (2)] Ready WB p. 55 (Graduate employability questionnaire) *multiple choice type 3 (5); flow-chart completion (5)]

1) In the context of today's competitive global economy, the main purpose of a country's education system is to prepare young people for particular types of work rather than to help them develop into independent-thinking individuals. What are your views? 2) Many children are forced to stay at school and study subjects that will be of little value to them in the future. These children may disrupt the majority and should be allowed to leave school early to find themselves a job. What are your views? 3) Is there any value in studying academic subjects that are not 'useful' in terms of generating wealth for the country? 4) Some people believe that older schoolchildren should study only a few subjects - those of most interest to the student, while others believe that older schoolchildren should be forced to study a diverse range of subjects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 5) Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 6) Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? 7) Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 8) Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? 9) Students should pay the full cost of their own university studies, rather than have free higher education provided by

(5.2) The table shows world demographic indicators

for various regions of the world in 2005. (Ready, p.131) The bar chart below shows the employment of all male and female workers by occupation in the UK in the year 2005. (Testbuilder 2 p.115) The table shows the number of medals won by the top ten countries in the 2004 Olympic Games (Grammar for IELTS p. 96) Additional suggestions Complete SB p35-36: line graph. Topic = Ss taking languages.

Part 3: Education & Changes Education & Dress Codes Education & Teachers Education & Classes Education & Teamwork Education & Leisure activities Education & Getting older Education & Money Education & Technology Education & Studying Abroad Education & Field Trips

Section 4
Ready p.196 (In service training) *multiple choice type 1 (3); multiple choice type 2 (1); sentence-completion (6)] Masterclass (Motherese) p.170 *sentence completion (5); multiple answer (4); multiple choice (1)] New Insight p.33 (Child Language Acquisition) [note completion (3); flow chart completion (3); flow-chart completion (3)] - "IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test" pp. 77-78 (Nearly Extinct Languages) [labelling a diagram (3); labelling a diagram (3); sentence completion (4)] Additional suggestions Objective adv SB p116-117: Section 4. Topic = migration. Task advice = Classification. Objective int SB p23. Topic = Ways of learning. Objective int SB p102-103: Section 1 &3. Task advice = Classification. Complete SB p28-29: Section 3. Topic = Education. Tasks = Pick from a list, matching & SAQs) Completeb SB p68-69: Section 3. Topic = Two Ss talking about relationaships project. Tasks = MC, note completion. Vocab p70 = ageaged-age group.

Additional suggestions Complete SB p33-34: Part 2. Topic = Education + pron = consonant sounds + Vocab = teach/ learn or study. Complete WB p19: Vocab = teach/learn/study + paraphrasing. Complete TB p36. Topic-based question cards and tenses to increase fluency.

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the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 10) In many countries, students attend private 'cram schools' for extra coaching in test-taking techniques. What is your view of this practice? 11) In order to be truly employable, the educated person should be able to demonstrate not just knowledge but also the ability to work independently in teams. How can teamwork best be encouraged and assessed in educational settings? 12) Success in formal 'pen and paper' examinations is often seen to be a sign of intelligence. To what extent do you agree with the view that formal examinations measure intelligence?

Improve your Ielts p30 Ready WB Unit 7Ready Lecture: e-learning AWL Audio: Education Woes; All Work and No Play

type 1 (2); multiple choice type 2 (1)] Passage 3 - So you think humans are unique "Complete IELTS 5 - 6.5" pp. 126-129 [multiple choice type 2 (2); multiple choice type 1 (3); Yes/No/Not Given (5); summary completion (4)] Additional suggestions Objective adv SB p116-117: Section 1&3. Topic = Immigration. Task advice = Classification. Complete SB p30-32: Section 3. Topic = Why dont babies talk like adults? Tasks = Y,N,NG + summary completion + MC. AWL Reading: Education Woes; All Work and No Play

Recommended:

Practice Test

(5.3) The table shows personal savings as a percentage

of personal income for selected countries in 1970, 1990 and 2000. (IELTS on Track p.140) Feedback from week 4 writing Dealing with two charts/multiple sources Problem, solution Making connectionspp.18-21.

Part 1: Two frames Part 2: Long turn as normal Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.

A healthy body - Collins pp. 16-23.

Summary Completion Test Folder 10 Objective Adv. Pp. 128-129

Summary Completion Test Folder 10 Objective Adv. Pp. 128-129 Test Folder 5 Objective Int. Pp. 64-65 New Insight pp. 60-61 Whos Crazy? IELTS Reading Strategies for the IELTS Test pp. 93-97 (summary completion (8) A 19th Century Killer Disease: Tuberculosis IELTS Reading Strategies for the IELTS Test pp. 93-97 (summary completion (12) Prehistoric insects spawn new drugs New Insight pp. 63-64 [summary completion (6)] The Walking School Bus Focus on IELTS p. 12 *matching headings (7); short-answer questions (3); True/False/Not Given (5); global multiple choice (1)] Surviving in Space Focus on IELTS p. 152 *True, False, Not Given (5); multiple choice type 3; labelling a diagram (3); matching lists (3)] Tobacco Industry Fumes over Passive Smoking IELTS Reading Strategies p. 10 (matching headings (6)] A Nineteenth Century Killer Disease: Tuberculosis IELTS Reading Strategies p. 99

(6.1) The bar charts below show government & private

household spending on healthcare per person in 2010 in US dollars (Own material from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013 /01/25/the-charts-that-should-dominate-the-health-carediscussion/)

XXX Feedback from week 4 writing Part 1: Vocab: Illness and treatment NEF UI p.147 Making word maps IELTS Masterclass Unit 3 vocabulary activity on CD-ROM In-class writing: Part 2: People who cause their own illnesses through unhealthy lifestyles should have to pay more for health care To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (Collins Grammar for IELTSp.69) 1. 2. What are the causes and effects of the health problems facing the world today? Affluent nations and developing countries experience different health problems. Discuss the causes and effects of these health issues and suggest some possible solutions. There has been a noticeable increase in the average weight of people in some countries. In your opinion, what are the reasons for this weight increase and what is a good solution for the problem? Some people think that health care is a basic human necessity that should not be provided by private companies, but should be provided by the state. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of health care being provided by the private sector. (from Ready) Describe something you do for your health. Describe an exciting competition or sporting event in your country. Describe some things which cause you stress. Describe a popular sport in your country. Describe a sport you haven't tried but would like to try. Describe an accident you've recently had. Describe a type of food you like. Describe a restaurant that you enjoyed going to. Describe something healthy you enjoy doing. Describe something you do for your health. Cooking Keeping fit Food and Drink Eating out Test Folder 5 Objective Int. Pp. 64-65

Section 1
Instant p.8 (At the doctors) *note completion (6); multiple choice type 1 (3); multiple choice type 3 (2)] Focus p.22 (Students Union survey) *multiple choice (7); form completion (3)] Objective Int. p.14 (Websites about food (The history of rice & Yokohama Noodle museum)) [note completion (10)]

6 Health

Section 2
Focus p.23 (Healthy eating) *note completion (10)] Instant p. 11 (Coping with stress) *classification (4); short-answer questions (3); table completion (3)] Objective Adv. p.54 (A history of cutlery) [flow chart completion (14)]

3.

Section 3
Masterclass p.38-39 (Proposals for a University Sports Centre) [matching (6); classification (4)] - "IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test" pp. 77-78 (Eating disorders) [multiple choice type 3 (3); flow-chart completion (5); shortanswer questions (2)] IAP p66 (summary comp; non them)

Talk to Kids about Drugs: Parents just Dont Do It IELTS Reading Strategies p. 126 The power of nothing IELTS Masterclass pp.34-37 [Yes/No/Not Given (5); True/False/Not Given (5)] Passage 2 - "Changing Rules for Health Treatment" IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test, pp. 15-17 [multiple choice type 3 (3); multiple choice type 1 (1); multiple choice type 2 (1); multiple choice type 1 (1); classification (7)] Passage 2 - "Some Facts and Theories about Flu" IELTS for Academic

4.

Part 3: Health & Fitness Health & Age Health & Eating Habits Health & Healthcare

Additional suggestions

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Complete WB p16. Topic = A healthy lifestyle and the modern world. Vocab = collocations. [Two opinions]

Additional suggestions Complete SB p23: Intonation. Complete SB p74: Sentence stress.

Purposes Practice Test, pp. 45-47 [True/False/Not Given (7); classification (4); short-answer questions (2)]

Section 4
IELTS 8 (Research on questions about doctors) *multiple choice; multiple choice] Ready p. 109 (Economics course guidelines) *note completion (10)+ Online doctors lecture audio in weekly folder(note completion)

Additional suggestions Objective adv SB p50-51. Section 3. Task advice = Sentence and note completion. Objective adv SB p128-129.Task advice = Summary completion. Objective WB p32-33. Topic = Exploring the nature of illness. Objective int SB p64-65. Task advice = Summary completion. Topic = The Little Ice Age. Complete WB p12-13. Section 2. Topic = What do you know about the food you eat? Task = matching headings + MC. Complete SB p17-19. Topic = Organic food.

Additional suggestions Complete SB p20: Section 2. Qs for nurses about a healthy lifestyle. Tasks = MC & labelling maps. Objective int SB p14. Section 2. Topic = Healthy food. Objective int SB p38-39. Section 3 & 4. Task advice = Sentence and note completion. Objective int SB p64-65. Section 4.Topic = Jet streams and volcanoes. Task advice = Summary completion. Lecture: Back pain (cf folder) Improve your IELTS unit 9 (LS2) IAP pract test p93 (flowchart-thematic) Recommended: Affluent countries and developing nations experience different health problems. Part 1: Two frames Discuss the causes and effects of these health issues and suggest some possible solutions. Part 2: Long turn as normal Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.

Practice Test

(6.2) The chart and table show the number of fishers in

millions for different regions between 1970, 1980 and 2000, and the worlds top ten exporters of fish in 2000. (On Track, Test 6, p. 172) Feedback from week 3 writing Grouping Information (2): New Insight p.107 Charts and tables in IELTS RP p. 37 Dealing with two charts/multiple sources

Balanced View Ready p.56 Feedback from week 3 writing Multinational companies Instant pp. 91-92 In-class writing: In many countries television shows many foreign-made programmes. The dominance of imported entertainment is harmful to the cultures of these countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Waiting on the World to Change John Mayer. Part 1: News Travelling Tourism Boats Flying Strategy: Short Answer Questions

Table & Flow-chart Completion Focusing pp.38-43. The Shrinking Planet English for Academic Study p. 194 *no tasks+ Economic Globalization English for Academic Study p. 195 *no tasks+ Community & Conflict English for Academic Study p. 198*no tasks+ The sharing of sovereignty English for Academic Study pp. 200201[no tasks] Converging or diverging English for Academic Study pp. 203-205[no tasks] Changes in International Commerce IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test pp.51-53 [classification (5); flow-chart completion (5); multiple choice type 1 (3); multiple choice type 2(1)] What you need to know about culture shock http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/ielts-practice/mock-readingpaper-culture-shock Passage 1 - Australian culture and culture shock Complete IELTS 5-6.5 pp. 10-11 [True/False/Not Given (6); table completion (7)] Passage 2 - Organic food: why? Complete IELTS 5-6.5 pp. 18-19 [matching headings (6); multiple choice type 3 (2); multiple choice type 3 (2); multiple choice type 3 (2)] Passage 2 - "Out of Africa: solar energy from the Sahara." Complete

Section 1
Masterclass p. 15 (Applying to study abroad) [note completion (6); note completion (4)] New Insight p.30 (The first McDonalds restaurant) *flow-chart completion (5)]

(7.2) The table and pie chart show, in percentage

terms, the results of a survey of a new shopping complex in Auckland, New Zealand. (Testbuilder 2, Test 2, p. 58)

7 Globalizati on

(7.3) The pie chart below shows the main reasons why
agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s. (IELTS 8, Test 1, p.30)

Part 2: Talk about a place that you have visited as a tourist. Talk about a recent incident where you damaged the environment. Describe a journey you have been on. Describe your perfect holiday. Describe a journey would like to take. Describe an historical figure who you know about. Describe somewhere foreign tourists would enjoy going in your town or country. Describe a place you have stayed in on holiday. Describe a place which you think is beautiful.

Section 2
Focus p180 (table; flowchart) IAP p3o (SAQ;them)

(7.1)

The graphs below show where people first got their news, both about the world and local events between 1987 and 1997. (Focus on IELTS p. 143) The bar charts below give information on road transport in a number of European countries. (Focus on IELTS p. 185)

The inequality between rich and poor nations is now wider than it has ever been before. What do you think are the main causes of this difference and what do you think can be done to reduce the gap?

Section 3
Focus pp.183-4 (The end of oil) [sentence completion (3); labelling a diagram (3); sentence completion (3); multiple choice (1)] -Focus p43 (NOT really thematic)

Spelling test based on vocabulary from http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item621097/ version1/VocabForIELTS_WLM_FrequentlyMisspeltWords.p df or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonly_misspelled_words

Section 4
Section 4 - Readyp.107 (Migration) *note completion

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1.

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3. 4.

5.

The inequality between rich and poor nations is now wider than it has ever been before. What do you think are the main causes of this difference and what do you think can be done to reduce the gap? In a globalized economy, some workers such as factory workers in developing countries are paid very little while other employees are paid too much. Do you think this is a significant problem? What can be done to ameliorate it? Multiculturalism only brings advantages to societies. What is your opinion? Some people think it is better to give donations to local charitable organizations, while others choose to give to national or international bodies. Discuss both views and give your own opinions. (from Ready). Today, more people than ever are travelling around the world. Some people believe that such travelling helps to broaden peoples minds while others think it has no educational value. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (from Ready)

Describe a place in your country you have never been to but would like to visit. Describe a food from another country which you haven't tried but would like to try. Describe a famous food from your hometown or country. Describe an important historical event in your country

Objective adv SB p80. Topic = Animal behaviour???? Additional suggestions

IELTS 5-6.5 pp. 50-52 [matching headings (5); matching (4); summary completion (no box) (4)] Additional suggestions Complete WB p8-9. Topic = Third culture kids. Tasks = T,F,NG + Table completion. Objective adv WB p30-31. Topic = Downshifting. AWL Reading: Globalization; Want to Emigrate

Insights p22 (SAQ) Ready WB p.38 (LS1 thematic) Ready WB p.13 (LS2-SAQ)

Part 3: Ready WB p.61 (LS4-thematic) Global Agencies (UN/UNICEF/NATO) Multinational Companies World Problems News & Events Global Cultures Tourism AWL Audio: Globalization; Want to Emigrate

Additional suggestions Objective adv SB p88: word stress Adverbs. Objective adv SB p17: numbers stress.

Recommended:

Practice Test

(7.4) The two graphs below show the percentage of

smokers and the consumption of alcohol in litres in selected countries, for the period 1960-2000. (IELTS On Track p.156) Feedback from week 7 writing Feedback from week 7 writing Balanced View

Part 1: Two frames Part 2: Long turn as normal Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.

Multiple Choice Ka-Ching! (Shania Twain)

TAPESCRIPT IS KEY

Multiple Choice Test Folder 5 Objective Adv. Pp. 64-65 Test Folder 6 Objective Int. Pp. 76-77 Retail Therapy Focus on IELTS p.73 *short answer questions (3); summary completion (9); matching (4); True/False/Not Given(5)] NO MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS. Passage 1 Instant pp. 29-32 (GM Food) [short answer questions (3); matching (4); sentence completion (3); multiple choice (1); NOT THEMATIC. As Consumerism Spreads National Geographic (Good for Edmodo pre-reading) Making Allowances for Your Kids Dollar Values Reading Strategies for the IELTS test pp. 78-80 [all multiple choice] Passage 2 Television addiction Instant pp. 37-39 [multiple choice type 3 (3); yes/no/not given (5); classification (5); labelling a diagram (4)] Passage 2 - Consumer behaviour New Insight into IELTS @ http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item620505/version1/N ewInsightIELTS_TEST_Full.pdf[matching headings (5); summary completion (4); note completion (4)] Why money doesnt buy happiness Ready pp. 200-201 [matching (5); True/False/Not Given (4); sentence completion (3); multiple choice (1)] The secret of happiness Ready Workbook pp. 112-113 [matching (5); True/False/Not Given (4); sentence completion (3); multiple choice (1)] The Ecology of Hollywood "Focus" pp. 92-94 [table completion (3);

Selecting data In-class writing: The production of an advert (Instant pp.85-86) The charts illustrate the results of a world online survey on optimism and happiness conducted in 2005

Objective IELTS (Int) Unit 7. Collins Writing, Unit 7 (Consumer Spending) Spelling test based on vocabulary from http://www.cambridge.org/servlet/file/store7/item621097/ version1/VocabForIELTS_WLM_FrequentlyMisspeltWords.p df or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonly_misspelled_words Money, money, money (Abba)

Test Folder 5 Objective Adv. Pp. 64-65 Test Folder 6 Objective Int. Pp. 76-77

Material Girl (Madonna) Part 1: Gifts Films Adverts TV Clothes Shopping

Section 1
From Cambridge website delivery to Kenya activity sheet (cf folder) New Insight pp. 16-17 USE TAPESCRIPT!! (Good for intro to MC question types) - KT Furniture Customer Order Form "Complete IELTS 5 - 6.5" p. 116 [form completion (5); table completion (5)] Focus (Students Union survey about eating habits) *multiple choice (7); form completion (3)] "IELTS for Academic Purposes Practice Test" p. 74 (Customer Complaint) [form completion (10)]

8 Consumeri sm & Advertisin g

(Ready Workbook p. 114) The figures give information about economic growth and household expenditure across a range of categories (Collins Writing for IELTS p.63) In-class writing: 1. The promoters of goods and services often make claims about the quality of their products that is simply not true. They are simply trying to stimulate unnecessary consumption. To what extent do you agree? Some people believe that governments encourage unnecessary consumption, while others feel that spending is important to maintain economic growth. What is your opinion? What influences our purchasing decisions? Do we mainly buy things because we need them, or are other factors involved? (Collins p. 61) The increased availability of consumer credit in some countries has contributed to the problem of debt. Who is responsible for high levels of indebtedness: the financial institutions that lend the money or the individuals who borrow money? (Collins p. 62)

Part 2: Describe a logo you think is effective. Describe a newspaper/magazine that you frequently read. Describe a personal possession which means a lot to you. Describe something you bought because of an advertisement. Describe your favourite advertisement. Describe your attitude toward fashion. Describe your favourite TV show. Describe a product that you bought and were disappointed with.

(8.1)

The chart below shows the total number of 2.

minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories from 1995-2002. (IELTS 9, Test 2, p.53)

3.

Section 2
Citizens Advice Bureau (Complete IELTS 5 6.5) pp. 60-61 [multiple choice type 3 (4); labelling a diagram (6); IAP p15( Multiple choice) DIFFICULT

(8.2)

The bar chart below shows the estimated sales 4.

nationally of silver goods in000s of units for two companies next year. The pie chart shows the projected market share of the two companies in silver goods at the end of next year. (IELTS Testbuilder 1, Test 4, p.121)

Additional suggestions

(8.3) The table provides information about satisfaction

Complete SB p64-65 [Advantages/Disadv + 2

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with living standards in England by age in the year 2007. The pie chart shows how confident people are about the future. (Ready p. 202)

opinions]Topics = Shopping on the Internet + Work. Complete WB p52. Topic = Fashion & clothes. [2 opinions] Objective adv SB p122-123. Task practice = Expressing disagreement.

Describe a TV show which is popular in your country. Describe an electronic gadget you would like to have.

Section 3
Focus p. 43 (Wasting Energy) *labelling a diagram (2); table completion (5); short answer questions (3)] Collins Listening pp. 52-53 (A reviewer talking about films) [multiple choice (4); matching(5); multiple choice (6) Masterclass pp.86-87 (Working as a scientist, doing research into cell science, ethics) [multiple-choice (2); multiple-choice (8)] Collins Listening pp. 54-55 (The Yellow Plaque scheme) *multiple choice (3); multiple choice (3); matching (4))

matching lists (4); sentence completion (4); multiple choice type 3 (3)] Passage 1 - The way the brain buys Complete IELTS 5 6.5 pp. 58-60 [labelling a diagram (4), True/False/Not Given (6); flow-chart completion (3)] Additional suggestions Complete SB p57-59. Topic = The way the brain buys. Complete WB p48-49. Topic = Making a loss is the height of fashion. Tasks = MC + Y,N,NG Objective adv SB p64-65: Section 3. Task advice = MC. Topic = The invention of the garden city. Objective WB p8. Topic = Car rebranding. Task = Y, N, NG.

Additional suggestions Complete SB p62-63: parts 2 & 3. Topic = advertising + Word stress.

Section 4
Focus p201 (movies) Additional suggestions Complete SB p60-61: Section 2. Topic = Bank. Tasks = Matching & labelling a diagram. Objective adv SB: Section 4. Topic = Brands + Vocab = word formation. Objective adv SB p64: Section 4. Task advice = MC. Objective int SB p26. Task = MC. AWL Audio: Advertising to Children Considered Harmful Recommended: The charts below show the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fastfood restaurants and sit down restaurants. The promoters, marketers and advertisers of goods and services often make claims about the quality of their products that are not true. They are simply trying to stimulate unnecessary consumption? To what extent do you agree?

Objective int SB p76-77. Topic = animals. Task = MC. AWL Reading: Advertising to Children Considered Harmful

Part 1: Three frames including introductory frame Part 2: Long turn as normal Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.

Practice Test

The chart and table below show customer satisfaction levels in the US with airlines and aspects of air travel in 1999, 2000 and 2007 (Complete IELTS 5 6.5 p. 130) The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002 (IELTS 7, Test 1, p. 30)

Weeks 9 and 10 Various topics

Each topic must be covered over the last two weeks

The Arts, Crime (bio)ethics, psychology, gender issues, work, Charity

Task type to be based on feedback Feedback from week 9 writing Task type to be based on feedback Working 9-5 - Dolly Parton Part 1: Work

Section 3 IELTS 7 (Differences between individuals in the workplace) [note completion; multiple choice; sentence completion] Section 4 Instant pp. 26-27 (Changes at Work) [classification (6); note completion (4);

Short answer questions How to cultivate a green career Ready WB pp. 52-53 [matching lists (5); sentence-completion (7); multiple choice type 1 (1)] A Sense of Crisis IELTS Reading Strategies p. 172

Work

1. Feedback from week 9 writing

Some people argue that it is more important to have an enjoyable job than to earn a lot of money. Others

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(9.1) The chart shows the results of a Labour Force

Survey in the UK in 2007 (Ready p. 130) Additional suggestions Objective adv SB p30-31: Different charts + Vocab. (Revision) 3. 2.

4.

5.

6.

disagree and think that a good salary leads to a better life. After leaving school or university, young people should choose a job or career that they love, rather than one that pays the best salary. To what extent do you agree with this statement? In many countries children are engaged in different kinds of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it a valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What is your opinion? Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Employers should ensure that there are equal numbers of males and females in managerial posts in companies. Discuss both these views. Ready p137 Some people think that managerial posts in private companies and in government are more suitable for men. Others think that given the opportunity women can be successful managers. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (from Ready)

Part 2: Describe your dream job. Describe a rewarding job in your country. Describe someone who has an important job. Describe someone you know or know about who has an interesting or unusual job. Describe a job you wouldn't like to do. Describe a workplace you have worked in or know about. Describe your perfect workplace. Describe a long term goal or ambition you have. Describe a good leader you know.

Section 4 Ready p. 196 (Training Schemes) [multiple choice (4); sentence completion (6)) Objective Adv. 19.1 AWL Audio: Job Promotions Unhealthy; Extreme Employees

Population Growth & Food Supply IELTS Reading Strategies p. 16 Ethics &Archaeology IELTS Reading Strategies p. 108 The other population crisis Masterclass pp.22-25 (matching headings (5); thats all!!) The great work myth Masterclass pp. 58-61 (sentence completion (7); summary completion (5)] Objective Adv. 19.1 Complete WB p36-38. Topic = Businesses making money. Tasks = Label the diagram, T/F/NG, flow chart. Objective adv SB p78-79. Topic = Nature or nurture + Vocab = Phrasal verbs with on. AWL Reading: Job Promotions Unhealthy; Extreme Employees

Part 3: Work & On-the-job training Work & Career advice Work & Aspirations Work & Meetings Work & Ideas Work & Technology

Additional suggestions Complete WB p40. Topic = Purpose of businesses is to make money. [Agree/disagree] Complete SB p83-85. Revision + Topic = Fashion is expensive + Dress code at work. [Agree/disagree]

Additional suggestions Complete SB p43: Chunking. Complete SB p83: Linking and pausing.

Recommended:

Practice Test

The bar chart below shows the results of a survey conducted by a personnel department at a major company. The survey was carried out on two groups of workers: those aged 18-30 and those aged 45-60, and shows factors affecting their work performance. (IELTS Testbuilder 1, Test 2, p. 63)

It is generally believed that the Internet is an excellent means of communication but some people suggest that it may not be the best place to find information. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Part 1: Three frames including introductory frame Part 2: Long turn as normal Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.

Additional suggestions Task type to be based on feedback Feedback from week 9 writing Task type to be based on feedback Feedback from week 9 writing Additional suggestions Complete SB p95-99: Writing Reference for T2. Exam prep revision. Objective adv SB p108-109: spelling. Objective int SB p108-109: avoiding repetition. Complete SB p82: parts 2 &3. Revision. How much do you remember? + talk about museums. Complete SB p88-91: Speaking Reference. Exam prep revision. The New Linguistic Order English for Academic Study p. 206 *no tasks] Climate Change: Managing the Global Greenhouse Making Connections p.216

(10.1) The charts below show the number of girls per

100 boys in all levels of education.

General

(IELTS Practice Tests (OUP), p. 92) Additional suggestions Complete SB p74-76: multiple charts (line graph + bar chart). Topic = life satisfaction. + Practice on referencing + WB p47. Complete SB p92-95: Writing Reference for T1. Exam prep revision.

Practice Test

Part 1: Three frames including introductory frame Part 2: Long turn as normal

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Part 3: 3-4 follow-up questions.

CF T1 model answers folder

Some people believe that governments should stop spending money on the arts. Instead, they should use this money to improve vital services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-englishpr/2013/07/ielts-writing-task-2-artists-topic.html) Children should not be encouraged to learn about the arts. Time in school should be purely devoted to academic subjects like language and maths. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Ready WB, page 82)

IAP p18 (short texts) The ARTS S1: IAP p21 S2: Ready p143 S3: Ready p144 S1: Focus p79 Music Festival (M.C, table) Section 2 - Ready p.141 (Street art exhibition) Section 2 - Masterclass pp. 158-159 (Museum Information) [note completion (4); table completion (6)] S2: Focus p80 Museum (map, SAQ) S3: IAP p20 (M.C) S4: Masterclass p50 trumpet (diagram) Ready p146 Graffiti The lost civilization of Peru pp. 154-157 [True/False/Not Given (5); note completion (5); multiple choice (3)] When is a room not a room? Masterclass pp. 46-49 [multiple choice type 2 (3); multiple choice type 1 (3); short answer questions (5); global multiple choice type 2 (1)]

Arts

Museums often contain objects of great value from ancient civilizations around the world. Some people say these items should be returned to their countries of origin. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion. (Masterclass p. 162) (Ready p145: good activity) Some people think that it is better to give donations to local charitable organisations while others choose to give to national or international bodies. Discuss both these views Ready p136 Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (http://ielts-simon.com/ieltshelp-and-english-pr/ielts-writing-task-2/page/2/) In most countries, disable people are not catered for adequately, e.g. buildings are often inappropriately designed. Governments rely too heavily on charities and voluntary organizations to provide assistance and funding. How true is this statement? What further measures could be taken to assist disabled people? (Insight into IELTS, page 145) Advanced skills worksheet p 89-90

CF T1 model answers folder

S2 IAP p36 Sport Aid (SAQ, M.C) S2: Pedal power (in weekly folders) S4: IAP p30 Volunteers (SAQ) IAP p28-29 (short texts)

Charity

A Sense of Crisis IELTS Reading Strategies p. 172 CF T1 model answers folder Population Growth & Food Supply IELTS Reading Strategies p. 16 Ethics &Archaeology IELTS Reading Strategies p. 108

(Bio) Ethics
Complete SB p43-45. Topic = Media should be limited in reporting bad news.[Agree/disagree] Demolishing Stereotypes "Focus" pp. 174-175 [short answer questions (4); classification (5); True, False, Not Given (5)]

The other population crisis Masterclass pp.22-25 (matching headings (5); thats all!!) Additional suggestions Complete SB p70-72: Section 2. Topic = The truth about lying. Task = matching + sentence completion. Objective adv WB p14-15. Topic = Downloading music. Task = MC.

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Masterclass p129

The Phantom Hand Masterclass pp. 130-133 [classification (4); multiple choice type 1 (3); summary completion (6)] S2: personality Extra listening IAP Tests p79 need to belong(gapfill, flowchart, M.C) S3: Masterclass p 135 (difficult) Focus p190 Face (table, M.C) (difficult)

Psychology

Personality quiz (cf weekly folder) Personality profile activity (cf weekly folder) IAP p32 questions+acticities

Crime

IAP Tests p

Some people think that managerial posts in private companies and in government are more suitable for men. Others think that given the opportunity, women can be successful managers. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Ready CB, page 161)

AWL Audio: Men, Women and Household Chores; Gender

AWL Reading: Men Women and Household Chores; Gender

Gender issues

In spite of the many advances women have made in education and employment, they continue to be at a disadvantage when it comes to pay and promotion. How true is this statement? In your view, what should be done to promote equality of opportunity for men and women in the workplace? (Writing for IELTS, page 12)

Making Connections = Making Connections, CUP, Pakenham Masterclass = IELTS Masterclass, OUP, Haines & May Ready = Ready for IELTS, Macmillan, McCarter Check = Check your vocabulary for IELTS, Peter Collin Publishing, Wyatt IAP= Ielts for Academic purposes

The rest will have to be updated

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Week & Theme

WT1 Focus

WT2 Focus

Speaking Focus& Functional Language

Part 3: Giving Opinions Topical Topical Topical Topical Topical Topical Random Topical Topical Topical Random Random Random Random Random Random Random Random Random Random

Listening Focus

Reading Focus

1: Lifestyle &Family PracticeTest 2: Science & Technology PracticeTest 3: Urbanisation PracticeTest 4: The Environment PracticeTest 5: Globalization PracticeTest 6: Health& Diet PracticeTest 7: PracticeTest 8: Consumerism & Advertising PracticeTest 9: Work & Training PracticeTest 10: Review PracticeTest

Line chart Line chart Pie chart Pie chart Diagram (Map) Diagram (Map) Diagram (Process) Table Bar chart Bar chart Dealing with two charts Dealing with two charts Diagram (Process) Diagram (Process) Dealing with two charts Dealing with two charts Based on feedback Based on feedback Based on feedback Based on feedback

Balanced viewpoint Balanced viewpoint Balanced viewpoint Balanced viewpoint Balanced viewpoint Balanced viewpoint Two questions Balanced viewpoint Problem, solution Problem, solution Problem, solution Problem, solution Two questions Two questions Two questions Two questions Based on feedback Based on feedback Based on feedback Based on feedback

Orientation & prediction skills All Matching & classification All. Biased towards task type Labelling a plan All. Biased towards task type Labelling a diagram All. Biased towards task type Table, flow chart & note completion All. Biased towards task type Summary completion All. Biased towards task type Labelling a diagram All. Biased towards task type Multiple choice All. Biased towards task type Short answer questions All. Biased towards task type Based on feedback All. Biased towards task type

Skim, scan, intensive All Matching headings, lists & classification All. Biased towards task type Yes, No, Not given & True, False, Not given All. Biased towards task type Labelling a diagram All. Biased towards task type Table, flow chart & note completion All. Biased towards task type Summary completion All. Biased towards task type Labelling a diagram All. Biased towards task type Multiple choice All. Biased towards task type Short answer questions All. Biased towards task type Based on feedback All. Biased towards task type

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Schedule
Monday 08:30 11:30 13:15 15:15 Listening strategies Reading strategies & vocabulary Tuesday Writing Task 2
Hand back Thursday WT2

Wednesday

Thursday Speaking& Pron

Hand back in-class WT1 Hand back in-class WT2

Friday

Multimedia lecture with listening Reading, Listening & Speaking test with test feedback
Post listening, reading & speaking scores to Edmodo.

13:00 16:00

Writing Task 1 & vocabulary

Hand back Thursday WT1

Writing test
Model WT1 & WT2 answers are posted to Edmodo.

Themes
I. II. III. IV. V. Lifestyle &Family Science &Technology Urbanisation, New vs. Old. Education Globalisation VI. VII. VIII. IX.
X.

Health Environment Consumerism, The media & Advertising Work & Training Review

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