i e Lts Presentation Handbook

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The British Council HanoiIELTS Preparation Workshop

Reading.

Activity One: Skimming. You have two minutes only to read all of this text. Note the main pointof what each paragraph is about.

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Activity Two: True/False/Not Given.

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Reading Activity Two (Questions 8-13) Answers

8. False9. True10. Not Given11. True12. True13. Not Given

Writing

Writing Task One.

Look at the public band descriptors. What are the differences between a band 5, 6 and 7?

What does overview mean in band 6 Task Achievement?

What does referencing and substitution mean in band 5 Coherence and Cohesion?

What are complex structures in band 6 Grammatical Range and Accuracy?

Now look at these three examples. Which one is a high level answer, which one is medium andwhich one is low? Why? Use the band descriptors to help you.

A. In 1993 Monaco had the highest level with 48 per cent of people own computers, people who owncomputers in Austria was 46% and this followed by Russia was 30% then people who own computersin Thailand was 28%. Lastly people who own computers in Iran and Nepal was 18%. Iran and Nepalalso have same people who own computers in 1994.

B. Starting with the year 1993 we can see that computer ownership was highest in Monaco, at 48%,although the figure for this country was closely followed by Austria with 46%. Russia and Thailandthen comprise a middle group, where the number of people with computers stood at 30% and 28%respectively. Finally, a third group is made up of Iran and Nepal, where possession of computers inboth of these countries was 18% and where this remained the case in 1994.

C. Monaco was the country with the highest number in 1993, this was 48 per cent. Austria followed

close with 46% of people owning computers. Russia had 30% ownership and then Thailand achieved18%. Last but not least, Iran and Nepal both had 18% ownership and they maintained this level in1994.

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Example Task One Question

The chart below gives information about the number of tourists from six different countrieswho visited Britain over a four year period. Summarise the information by selecting andreporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

2007 2008 2009 2010

Malaysia 16 18 19 64

Argentina 12 15 19 58

Russia 8 10 12 15

Thailand 2 3 3 4

India 7 11 11 14

New Zealand 4 4 3 2

Numbers are in thousands of tourists.

Activity.

a) Work with a partner. Look at the information and decide which points you willinclude in your essay.

b) Now decide the overview. This needs to be one or two sentences only.

c) Now write the first sentence saying what the information is about. This should

paraphrase the wording in the question.

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Academic Writing Task One Model Answer

The chart shows tourist arrivals in Britain in thousands between the years 2007 to 2010. Overall we

can see that the number of visitors to Britain from all countries except New Zealand was higher in2010 than in 2007.

The rate of increase was not consistent however, and the data can be divided into three groups.Firstly, Malaysias figure of 16,000 tourists in 2007 rose slightly in 2008 and 2009 but then showed asignificant increase in 2010. Argentina followed a similar pattern, with12, 000 tourists in 2007 but58,000 in 2010.

Russia and India comprise a second group as they both showed a steady increase from below 10,000tourists in 2007 to a figure which, for India, had doubled by 2010 and for Russia had almost doubled.New Zealand and Thailand constitute the third category as their numbers were consistently below5,000 although, as mentioned, there could also be case for considering New Zealand separately as

arrivals from this country showed a drop in 2010.

Number of words = 165.

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Academic Writing Task Two: Activity.

Look at the example question. What are the two areas that you need to discuss?

Is it relevant to discuss the problems that poor countries face?

Is it relevant to talk about the best way for a country to develop economically?

Writing Task Two.

Should richer countries continue to give money to poorer countries to help them develop ordo the disadvantages of international aid outweigh any possible benefits?

You should write at least 250 words.

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Academic Task Two Model Answer.

Should richer countries continue to give money to poorer countries to help them develop or do thedisadvantages of international aid outweigh any possible benefits?

The difference in living standards between countries is a major cause for concern, and rich countries addressthis problem through development aid. A strong argument in favour of aid is the moral one. If people in onecountry are starving or lack basic amenities then it is surely right that they are helped by other countries, and thenumber of people who donate to international appeals demonstrates that many people hold this view.

Secondly, global development is important for international stability, as is shown in the impact a countryseconomic collapse can have on its neighbours, for example in the form of civil war and refugees. In some casesit is in the interests of donor countries to make sure that their markets, and sources of raw materials, remainstable. A practical as well as a humanitarian imperative therefore comes into play here.

However, one argument against development aid is that it can make countries dependent on outside help, andrecipient governments may never become self-financing and independent. This has been argued in the case ofcountries that have received aid for many decades but have few demonstrable results to show. There have alsobeen cases of mismanagement by some agencies and recipients, and all of this has led some donors toreconsider the benefits of aid.

To sum up, I believe that although there are risks inherent in development aid, it is still one way to narrow theeconomic gap between nations. This aid, however, should provide tools for a country to develop its ownsolutions rather than to remain reliant on others.

264 words.

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Sample Speaking Test

Role Play

Part 1- Personal Information (4-5 minutes)

1) Ask all of the questions below where relevant

Good morning/afternoon. My name isCould you tell me your full name please?Thank you. And what shall I call you?Can you tell me where you are from?Can I see your registration please?Thank you.

Now in this part Id like to ask some questions about yourself.

Lets talk about what you do. Do you work or are you a student?

StudentWhats your subject?Is this subject popular in your school or college?Do you spend time with other students on your course?Will you stay friends with them in the future?

WorkWhat do you do?How did you get this job?What do you have to do at work?Do you plan to keep this job in the future?

Now choose two of the topics below and ask all the questions related to them

Free timeLets talk about your free time.

What do you do to relax?How often do you do this activity?What do people in your country / culture do to relax?

CountrysideNow lets talk about the countryside.

How often do you go to the countryside?What do you like to do there?What do other people like to do?

Photographs

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Lets move onto the subject of photographs

How often do you take photographs? Why? / Why not?

Why do people take photographs?Do you prefer photographs or people or places? Why?

MusicLets talk about music

How often do you listen to music at home? Why/ Why not?What kind of music do you listen to? Why?What kind of musical instrument would you like to play? Why / Why not?

SportsLets talk about sports

What is the most popular sport in your country?Do you watch this sport? Why/ Why not?Why is this sport popular? Why/ Why not?

Student A Part 2. Long Turn (3 minutes)

Now in this part I am going to give you a topic and you have 1-2 minutes to talk about it. You havesome time to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you

understand?

Heres some paper and a pencil for making notes and heres your topic.

Id like you to describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal.

Describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal

You should say:

What the occasion wasWhere you at the mealWhat you ate

And say why you enjoyed it so much

(STUDENT MAKES NOTES FOR ONE MINUTE)

All right, remember you have 1-2 minutes for this. Dont worry I will tell you when you time is up. Canyou start speaking now please?

Ask one of the following as a follow up: Did other people enjoy this meal?

Is it common to have a meal like this?

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Part 3. General Discussion (4-5 minutes)

Now weve been talking about a time when you had a really enjoyable meal and I would like to ask

you one or two more general questions related to this. First of all, lets consider

Attitudes to foodWhat are the advantages of eating a balanced diet?What do you think a healthy diet consists of?Which do people in your country prefer: traditional food or fast food?

Learning about foodDo you think children should be taught about healthy food?At what age do you think children should be taught to cook?Do you think childrens eating habits are different now compared to 20 years ago?

Food aidWhat can be done to prevent poor people in the world going hungry?Should rich countries help poor countries with just more than food?

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