Today I sit for the IELTS test in General Training. Following is my memories about the contents of Tests:
Part 1: Version 23
Section 1 is about the theft happen in the street. The key words are West Street, where the thieves’ car is waiting there. An elderly women was robbed her wallet and $50 in it, fortunately her is unhurt. A witness reported the robbery to policeman. The young thief was 17, curly black hair, tall and slim, whereas the elder thief is 35 y/o, the distinguished feature is a small scar in his chins. Section 2 is about the university resources. IN library you can borrow books, cassettes, videos. The other key words are book advance. There are 300 hundred students in the course, but only 150 was new students. Teachers are mainly from United States, South Africa and Australia. this should fill 3 in teachers’ nationality. Section 3 is telling the story of Wrighters Brother. Wrighters Brother record can compare the data and found it was completely wrong. They solved two problems: Wind Design by using wind tunnels, and second problem I can’t remember. At same time in Sydney and New Zealand there are similar experiments. Section 4 is about planning the trees. Firstly tell about the benefits of tree: reduce windy, maintain humid, less dangerous etc. It keeps temperature below 20 centigrade. It keeps low noise frequency pass through. It evaporates water. Thee three factors for tree evaporation are sunlight, water and room to grow.
Part 2: Version 10
Reading is somewhat easy especially for the section 1 and 2. Section 1 is about the description of medicine guide. You should choose Yes, No or Not given in question 1-4. The following essay is about the contaminated food (spicy). The key words are: Maximum reward $50,000. Return a opened tin can get $5. You should provide the place of purchase and contact with Retail Manager. The last part is about a College in Britain. International students must pay deposit and other outstanding bills by the first day of Orientation Week. Class is arranged by student abilities. Students can have a week-holiday every 12 weeks. The information about student can change course anytime is not given. Section 2 is about the Language Institute in University of Waikato. An international student must enroll minimum of 4 weeks block. Class size varies from 10 to 15. A student can apply for Halls of Residence. Waikato River passes through the City and therefore provides picturesque view. An international student is automatically joining the Waikato Students’ Union. A student can make travel arrangements. Section 3 is somewhat difficult. The topics should be Coal and Environmental Problem. Para A heading is Coal as energy source. Para B heading is coal and environmental impacts. Para C heading should be Research and Development. Para D is environmental measures adopted. Coal is accounted for 18% of gas. Coal and Gas Electricity is two factors to gas arise. New gasification technologies were developed to improve efficiency. Clean Coal means more cleanly and more efficiently. Topsoil was adopted to reduce dusts. The last 4 true or false statements are easily found in the paragraph.
Writing: Version 42
Task 1 is write a letter to your landlord to explain a recent theft happened in the house you rent. Describe how thieve broken in your house and contents of what you missing. Make suggestions to enhance the safety of the house. Task 2 tells you this is assignment task. Some people say the parents should not to pursue a career. One of the parents, either a father or mother, should stay at home and look after the children because care and attention is necessay to child development. Do you disagree and agree. Why?
I finished both tasks in 40 minutes.
Speaking:
This is the easiest part of Tests. One should demonstrate your abilities in communicating with native English tutor. More practice makes much better.
Overall summary: one should be well familiar with the type of test forehand. Listening part is the focus.