A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE IELTS WRITING TEST
Abstract
: Being administered at local centres throughout the world in 120 countries, IELTS is one of the most widely used large-scale ESL tests that also offers a direct writing test component. Because of its popularity and its use for making critical decisions about test takers, the present article finds it crucial to draw attention to someissues regarding assessment procedures of IELTS. Therefore, the present paper aims to provide a descriptive and critical review of the IELTS writing test by focusing particularly on various reliability issues such as single marking of papers, readabilityof prompts, comparability of writing topics, and validity issues such as the definition of the “international writing construct,” without considering variations among rhetorical conventions and genres around the world. Consequential validity-impact issues will also be discussed and suggestions will be given for the use of IELTS around the world and for future research to improve the test.
This document provides teaching materials for familiarizing IELTS test takers with writing Task 2 questions. It includes activities to analyze sample questions, brainstorm ideas and structure responses. For the first sample question about caring for old people, the procedure has students work individually and in groups to generate ideas on both sides of the issue. They arrange these ideas logically then complete a worksheet practicing this type of discursive writing. A second sample question on children's leisure time is then used to repeat similar brainstorming and outlining steps. Worksheets provide guidance on common structures for organizing disagree/agree responses. The goal is to help students understand what is required for IELTS Task 2 writing and to practice key components like outlining arguments
This document provides guidance on preparing for the IELTS speaking test. It describes the structure and scoring of the test, which consists of three parts: Part 1 involves basic interview questions lasting 4-5 minutes; Part 2 requires a 1-2 minute individual response to a prompt card; Part 3 is a 4-5 minute two-way discussion on an abstract topic related to Part 2. The document offers sample questions, topics, and advice on how to effectively prepare responses, including practicing answering questions and recording oneself to improve fluency, coherence, vocabulary and grammar.
This paper offers study tips for those who plan to sit the General and Academic versions of the International English Language Testing System exam. It also offers an inventory of vocabulary that is suitable for answering the speaking component of this global English language test. This paper is also useful for those who teach this language exam.
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This document provides prompts for 10 essay questions on various topics: 1) the use of animal testing for product safety, 2) moving industries out of cities, 3) the importance of handwriting skills, 4) the advantages and disadvantages of public transportation systems, 5) reasons for higher crime rates in cities, 6) the value of studying history, 7) the major influences on personality and development, 8) views on technology's role in our lives, 9) the positive aspects of technology, and 10) responsibilities for children's unhealthy lifestyles. The prompts require discussing different perspectives and giving your own opinion on each issue.
This book is a preview for the book described below for IELTS task 1 report writing. The preview gives a very detailed explanation of how to plan and write a task using step-by-step instructions.
The document provides instructions and questions for practicing the TOEFL speaking section on independent speaking questions. It includes 9 exercises where students have decreasing amounts of preparation time, from 30 seconds down to 10 seconds, before answering questions on familiar topics. The questions cover topics like opinions on single-sex vs. coeducational schools, memorable holidays, dining preferences, opinions on subsidized student meals, people they admire, recommendations for tourists, favorite seasons, and favorite study places. The goal is to help students practice answering spontaneous speaking questions under time pressure as required on the TOEFL exam.
This document provides information about the structure, content, and assessment of the IELTS Speaking exam. It discusses the three parts of the exam including typical question types and duration. It offers dos and don'ts for each part, such as maintaining eye contact, being concise yet detailed in answers. Sample discussion topics and language for expressing opinions are provided. The document concludes with an overview of the skills assessed and how performance is evaluated against the IELTS Speaking assessment criteria.
This document provides teaching materials for familiarizing IELTS test takers with writing Task 2 questions. It includes activities to analyze sample questions, brainstorm ideas and structure responses. For the first sample question about caring for old people, the procedure has students work individually and in groups to generate ideas on both sides of the issue. They arrange these ideas logically then complete a worksheet practicing this type of discursive writing. A second sample question on children's leisure time is then used to repeat similar brainstorming and outlining steps. Worksheets provide guidance on common structures for organizing disagree/agree responses. The goal is to help students understand what is required for IELTS Task 2 writing and to practice key components like outlining arguments
This document provides guidance on preparing for the IELTS speaking test. It describes the structure and scoring of the test, which consists of three parts: Part 1 involves basic interview questions lasting 4-5 minutes; Part 2 requires a 1-2 minute individual response to a prompt card; Part 3 is a 4-5 minute two-way discussion on an abstract topic related to Part 2. The document offers sample questions, topics, and advice on how to effectively prepare responses, including practicing answering questions and recording oneself to improve fluency, coherence, vocabulary and grammar.
This paper offers study tips for those who plan to sit the General and Academic versions of the International English Language Testing System exam. It also offers an inventory of vocabulary that is suitable for answering the speaking component of this global English language test. This paper is also useful for those who teach this language exam.
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This document provides prompts for 10 essay questions on various topics: 1) the use of animal testing for product safety, 2) moving industries out of cities, 3) the importance of handwriting skills, 4) the advantages and disadvantages of public transportation systems, 5) reasons for higher crime rates in cities, 6) the value of studying history, 7) the major influences on personality and development, 8) views on technology's role in our lives, 9) the positive aspects of technology, and 10) responsibilities for children's unhealthy lifestyles. The prompts require discussing different perspectives and giving your own opinion on each issue.
This book is a preview for the book described below for IELTS task 1 report writing. The preview gives a very detailed explanation of how to plan and write a task using step-by-step instructions.
The document provides instructions and questions for practicing the TOEFL speaking section on independent speaking questions. It includes 9 exercises where students have decreasing amounts of preparation time, from 30 seconds down to 10 seconds, before answering questions on familiar topics. The questions cover topics like opinions on single-sex vs. coeducational schools, memorable holidays, dining preferences, opinions on subsidized student meals, people they admire, recommendations for tourists, favorite seasons, and favorite study places. The goal is to help students practice answering spontaneous speaking questions under time pressure as required on the TOEFL exam.
This document provides information about the structure, content, and assessment of the IELTS Speaking exam. It discusses the three parts of the exam including typical question types and duration. It offers dos and don'ts for each part, such as maintaining eye contact, being concise yet detailed in answers. Sample discussion topics and language for expressing opinions are provided. The document concludes with an overview of the skills assessed and how performance is evaluated against the IELTS Speaking assessment criteria.
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The document provides information about the General Training version of the IELTS reading test. It discusses the differences between the Academic and General Training tests, with the General Training test focusing on basic survival skills. The reading test for General Training contains 3 sections, with Section 1 involving short texts about social topics, Section 2 containing 2 workplace-related passages, and Section 3 comprising 1 long text. Each section contains approximately 10-15 questions and the test takes 60 minutes total. Successful performance requires the ability to skim, scan, and read in detail.
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The document summarizes the key differences between the IELTS academic writing and general training writing tests.
The academic writing test contains two tasks - Task 1 requires describing facts and figures from graphs/charts/tables and explaining a process or diagram. Task 2 involves writing a discursive essay in response to a topic. The general training test also has two tasks - Task 1 involves writing a letter responding to an everyday situation, and Task 2 is a discursive essay on a topic of general interest.
Both tests have a 60 minute time limit with specific time allotted and word counts for each task. Task 1 focuses on identifying key information and trends or following letter writing conventions. Task 2 focuses on presenting a clear
اين اسلايد حاوي نكات كليدي و ارزشمند در بخش اسپيكينگ آزمون آيلتس مي باشد از جمله معيارها و نحوه ي نمره دهي اين بخش در آزمون آيلتس
This slide contains very useful tips for those who are going to be ready for IELTS Speaking module.
TOEFL Speaking Topics: What You'll Talk About on the TOEFLMagoosh
In order to do well on the TOEFL Speaking section, you'll need to be prepared. You should know exactly what you will have to talk about. Check out this presentation, which tells you what you'll speak about in Tasks 1 and 2. We've also included tips to do well, and 20 practice questions. Happy studying!
This document provides guidance and examples for preparing for the IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 exam. It discusses the structure of a good Task 2 essay, preparing ideas and opinions on common topics, and linking sentences to create coherent paragraphs. Sample essay plans and paragraphs are provided on various topics like zoos, gun control, and happiness to demonstrate vocabulary, structure, and argument development. Strategies are offered for answering different types of Task 2 questions such as agree/disagree, cause/effect, and questions requiring discussion of multiple views followed by an opinion.
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This book is well designed and written by an experienced native teacher from the USA who has been teaching IELTS for over 10 years. She really is the expert in training IELTS for students at each level. In this book, she will provide you over 450 high quality model essays to help you easily achieve an 8.0+ in the IELTS Writing Task 2, even if your English is not excellent. These samples will also walk you through step-by-step on how to develop your well-organised answers for the Task 2 Writing.
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The document outlines the different types of questions that may be asked in Part One of the IELTS Speaking Test. It includes questions about describing topics like one's home, family, job or studies. It also includes questions about personal preferences on topics like food, music, shopping. Other question types ask about disliking certain things, common activities in one's country, frequencies of certain activities and yes/no questions. Sample responses are provided highlighting the level of detail and vocabulary expected in answers for each question type in the test.
Getting your IELTS writing corrected by a professional is one of the effective ways to improve your writing. I will check your writing and give you feedback on errors and ways to improve your writing. My correction service includes task 2 essays, task 1 academic reports, and task 1 general letters. Receive valuable feedback on your mistakes from an IELTS examiner.
The document provides tips for writing the two main tasks in the IELTS exam - Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2. For Task 1, it describes the format as a descriptive report of 150 words in 3-4 paragraphs without opinions. It offers strategies for analyzing static and movement data, identifying trends and exceptions, and writing the introduction, body and summary. For Task 2, it states the format is an opinion or discussion essay of 250 words in 4 paragraphs. It provides examples of opinion and idea tasks and discusses the most common mistakes in IELTS academic writing.
The document discusses several perspectives on why the number of overweight children is increasing in developed countries. Some argue it is due to the growing availability of fast food outlets. Others believe parents are responsible for not properly managing their children's health and diet. The response agrees both factors likely contribute to the problem. Fast food outlets make unhealthy options readily available. However, parents play a role by allowing excessive consumption of these foods and not regulating their children's diets. A balanced, active lifestyle is needed to address the issue.
This document provides information about writing task 1 of the IELTS general exam. It discusses the requirements of the task, which include writing over 150 words in the form of a letter within 20 minutes. It outlines the criteria that will be assessed, including task achievement, coherence, vocabulary, grammar, and formality. It then gives examples of different letter purposes, such as requesting information, giving information, making a complaint, or thanking someone. Useful language for requesting information in a letter is also provided, along with a sample letter responding to a task asking to make hotel arrangements.
This book is a preview for the book described below for IELTS task 2 writing. The preview gives a very detailed explanation of how to write an OPINION essay and includes a model answer.
The full book is over 100 pages and clearly explains the three different types of questions that are asked in the IELTS writing exam. The different structures that are required for each of the different types of questions are clearly identified and explained. As well as this, there are two model answers for each of the types of questions. Step-by-step instructions are given about how to write each type of essay and common pitfalls are identified. This book also includes a section on ways to increase your score for grammar and vocabulary for common topics that are asked in the exam. Each purchase includes a free offer for you to send an essay to the book's author for corrrection and feedback on how to improve.
The document provides sample responses for the IELTS Speaking Test Part Two. It includes topics like people, objects, places, habits, experiences that examinees may have to discuss. For each topic, it lists questions examiners may ask and points the examinee should mention in their response, including describing something in 3-4 minutes using sentences in the past and present tense.
The document provides sample topic cards for IELTS Speaking Part Two that are related to common topics from Part One such as family, friends, work, studies, interests and hometown. It explains that while the same topic is never repeated in one test, topics from Part One like friends and family can come up in Part Two. This allows teachers to use the same practice questions for both parts. The topic cards provide question prompts and guidance for students to structure their longer responses in Part Two.
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5 Easy Ways to Improve Cohesion in IELTS Writing Task 2 Ben Worthington
Improve your cohesion through using collocations, repetition, and three other techniques (the fifth is really easy).
For an introduction on how to start IELTS Writing Task 2 click here:
www.ieltspodcast.com/ielts-writing-task/ielts-writing-start-ielts-writing-task-2/
The document provides information about the IELTS writing section, including frequently asked questions. It addresses what topics candidates have to write about, how examiners determine band scores, the importance of length, what to do without ideas, disagreeing with examiners, memorizing answers, and getting a higher score. It also includes the IELTS writing task band descriptors which examiners use to evaluate coherence, cohesion, lexical resource, and grammatical range.
{Ielts fighter} - ielts speaking part 2 by simonHuy Lê Quang
This document provides tips and sample responses for the IELTS Speaking Part 2 exam section. It discusses preparing for topics in advance, using real examples, and adapting responses. It emphasizes that Part 2 is important for demonstrating language skills. Sample responses are given for describing a person, activity, place and festival to showcase vocabulary. Tips include telling a story, using informal phrases, and including an "if" sentence.
Teaching conditionals and other means of expressing irrealityIrina K
The document outlines different stages for teaching grammar: presentation, practice, and production.
[1] During the presentation stage, the teacher should use visuals, write clear patterns, and use simple language to introduce conditional structures and expressing irreality. [2] The practice stage involves exercises to reinforce the grammar point through drills, games, and other interactive activities. [3] Finally, the production stage encourages creative writing like poems using the new structures to stimulate thinking and develop learner autonomy.
This document provides useful vocabulary and phrases for IELTS writing tasks. It begins by listing words to state opinions such as "in my opinion" and "I think". It then gives examples of words for comparing and contrasting opinions as well as generalizing and expressing certainty. The document also provides tips for writing effective IELTS letters, such as identifying the letter type and including an appropriate opening and closing. Finally, it lists helpful vocabulary for describing trends in IELTS Writing Task 1, including verbs, nouns, phrases, adverbs and adjectives.
A Complete Guide to the IELTS Reading Test- GTIELTSBackup
The document provides information about the General Training version of the IELTS reading test. It discusses the differences between the Academic and General Training tests, with the General Training test focusing on basic survival skills. The reading test for General Training contains 3 sections, with Section 1 involving short texts about social topics, Section 2 containing 2 workplace-related passages, and Section 3 comprising 1 long text. Each section contains approximately 10-15 questions and the test takes 60 minutes total. Successful performance requires the ability to skim, scan, and read in detail.
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The document summarizes the key differences between the IELTS academic writing and general training writing tests.
The academic writing test contains two tasks - Task 1 requires describing facts and figures from graphs/charts/tables and explaining a process or diagram. Task 2 involves writing a discursive essay in response to a topic. The general training test also has two tasks - Task 1 involves writing a letter responding to an everyday situation, and Task 2 is a discursive essay on a topic of general interest.
Both tests have a 60 minute time limit with specific time allotted and word counts for each task. Task 1 focuses on identifying key information and trends or following letter writing conventions. Task 2 focuses on presenting a clear
اين اسلايد حاوي نكات كليدي و ارزشمند در بخش اسپيكينگ آزمون آيلتس مي باشد از جمله معيارها و نحوه ي نمره دهي اين بخش در آزمون آيلتس
This slide contains very useful tips for those who are going to be ready for IELTS Speaking module.
TOEFL Speaking Topics: What You'll Talk About on the TOEFLMagoosh
In order to do well on the TOEFL Speaking section, you'll need to be prepared. You should know exactly what you will have to talk about. Check out this presentation, which tells you what you'll speak about in Tasks 1 and 2. We've also included tips to do well, and 20 practice questions. Happy studying!
This document provides guidance and examples for preparing for the IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 exam. It discusses the structure of a good Task 2 essay, preparing ideas and opinions on common topics, and linking sentences to create coherent paragraphs. Sample essay plans and paragraphs are provided on various topics like zoos, gun control, and happiness to demonstrate vocabulary, structure, and argument development. Strategies are offered for answering different types of Task 2 questions such as agree/disagree, cause/effect, and questions requiring discussion of multiple views followed by an opinion.
IELTS WRITING BAND 9.0+ SAMPLES (BOOK 3)
• Are you finding task 2 writing difficult and struggling with it?
• Are you looking for a book that helps you achieve an 8.0+ in an effortless way?
• Would you like to have a book that provides you high quality samples for your reference to gain a band score 8.0+?
If your answer is “yes” to these above questions, then this book is perfect for you.
This book is well designed and written by an experienced native teacher from the USA who has been teaching IELTS for over 10 years. She really is the expert in training IELTS for students at each level. In this book, she will provide you over 450 high quality model essays to help you easily achieve an 8.0+ in the IELTS Writing Task 2, even if your English is not excellent. These samples will also walk you through step-by-step on how to develop your well-organised answers for the Task 2 Writing.
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The document outlines the different types of questions that may be asked in Part One of the IELTS Speaking Test. It includes questions about describing topics like one's home, family, job or studies. It also includes questions about personal preferences on topics like food, music, shopping. Other question types ask about disliking certain things, common activities in one's country, frequencies of certain activities and yes/no questions. Sample responses are provided highlighting the level of detail and vocabulary expected in answers for each question type in the test.
Getting your IELTS writing corrected by a professional is one of the effective ways to improve your writing. I will check your writing and give you feedback on errors and ways to improve your writing. My correction service includes task 2 essays, task 1 academic reports, and task 1 general letters. Receive valuable feedback on your mistakes from an IELTS examiner.
The document provides tips for writing the two main tasks in the IELTS exam - Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2. For Task 1, it describes the format as a descriptive report of 150 words in 3-4 paragraphs without opinions. It offers strategies for analyzing static and movement data, identifying trends and exceptions, and writing the introduction, body and summary. For Task 2, it states the format is an opinion or discussion essay of 250 words in 4 paragraphs. It provides examples of opinion and idea tasks and discusses the most common mistakes in IELTS academic writing.
The document discusses several perspectives on why the number of overweight children is increasing in developed countries. Some argue it is due to the growing availability of fast food outlets. Others believe parents are responsible for not properly managing their children's health and diet. The response agrees both factors likely contribute to the problem. Fast food outlets make unhealthy options readily available. However, parents play a role by allowing excessive consumption of these foods and not regulating their children's diets. A balanced, active lifestyle is needed to address the issue.
This document provides information about writing task 1 of the IELTS general exam. It discusses the requirements of the task, which include writing over 150 words in the form of a letter within 20 minutes. It outlines the criteria that will be assessed, including task achievement, coherence, vocabulary, grammar, and formality. It then gives examples of different letter purposes, such as requesting information, giving information, making a complaint, or thanking someone. Useful language for requesting information in a letter is also provided, along with a sample letter responding to a task asking to make hotel arrangements.
This book is a preview for the book described below for IELTS task 2 writing. The preview gives a very detailed explanation of how to write an OPINION essay and includes a model answer.
The full book is over 100 pages and clearly explains the three different types of questions that are asked in the IELTS writing exam. The different structures that are required for each of the different types of questions are clearly identified and explained. As well as this, there are two model answers for each of the types of questions. Step-by-step instructions are given about how to write each type of essay and common pitfalls are identified. This book also includes a section on ways to increase your score for grammar and vocabulary for common topics that are asked in the exam. Each purchase includes a free offer for you to send an essay to the book's author for corrrection and feedback on how to improve.
The document provides sample responses for the IELTS Speaking Test Part Two. It includes topics like people, objects, places, habits, experiences that examinees may have to discuss. For each topic, it lists questions examiners may ask and points the examinee should mention in their response, including describing something in 3-4 minutes using sentences in the past and present tense.
The document provides sample topic cards for IELTS Speaking Part Two that are related to common topics from Part One such as family, friends, work, studies, interests and hometown. It explains that while the same topic is never repeated in one test, topics from Part One like friends and family can come up in Part Two. This allows teachers to use the same practice questions for both parts. The topic cards provide question prompts and guidance for students to structure their longer responses in Part Two.
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5 Easy Ways to Improve Cohesion in IELTS Writing Task 2 Ben Worthington
Improve your cohesion through using collocations, repetition, and three other techniques (the fifth is really easy).
For an introduction on how to start IELTS Writing Task 2 click here:
www.ieltspodcast.com/ielts-writing-task/ielts-writing-start-ielts-writing-task-2/
The document provides information about the IELTS writing section, including frequently asked questions. It addresses what topics candidates have to write about, how examiners determine band scores, the importance of length, what to do without ideas, disagreeing with examiners, memorizing answers, and getting a higher score. It also includes the IELTS writing task band descriptors which examiners use to evaluate coherence, cohesion, lexical resource, and grammatical range.
{Ielts fighter} - ielts speaking part 2 by simonHuy Lê Quang
This document provides tips and sample responses for the IELTS Speaking Part 2 exam section. It discusses preparing for topics in advance, using real examples, and adapting responses. It emphasizes that Part 2 is important for demonstrating language skills. Sample responses are given for describing a person, activity, place and festival to showcase vocabulary. Tips include telling a story, using informal phrases, and including an "if" sentence.
Teaching conditionals and other means of expressing irrealityIrina K
The document outlines different stages for teaching grammar: presentation, practice, and production.
[1] During the presentation stage, the teacher should use visuals, write clear patterns, and use simple language to introduce conditional structures and expressing irreality. [2] The practice stage involves exercises to reinforce the grammar point through drills, games, and other interactive activities. [3] Finally, the production stage encourages creative writing like poems using the new structures to stimulate thinking and develop learner autonomy.
This document provides useful vocabulary and phrases for IELTS writing tasks. It begins by listing words to state opinions such as "in my opinion" and "I think". It then gives examples of words for comparing and contrasting opinions as well as generalizing and expressing certainty. The document also provides tips for writing effective IELTS letters, such as identifying the letter type and including an appropriate opening and closing. Finally, it lists helpful vocabulary for describing trends in IELTS Writing Task 1, including verbs, nouns, phrases, adverbs and adjectives.
This document provides a review of Latin vocabulary including:
1) Definitions of Latin words like "agere" meaning "to do, drive, act, treat;give (with gratias)".
2) Lists of imperative conjugations like "amaamate" meaning "Love!".
3) New vocabulary words with definitions and part of speech like "autem" meaning "however, moreover" and being a postpositive conjunction.
This document contains vocabulary words and their meanings across 17 units. The vocabulary words cover topics like family, saving and spending, transportation, legends, space exploration, and real-life heroes. The document acts as a reference for students to look up unfamiliar words. It aims to help students improve their vocabulary and understanding of various subjects.
This document provides a list of cohesive devices that can be used when writing a composition. It includes logical devices like addition, comparison, contrast and concession. It also lists grammatical and lexical linking devices such as using pronominal forms to replace nouns, adverbials, clauses and sentences. Determiners and repetition of key words, synonyms and related word forms are also discussed as ways to link ideas cohesively.
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Learn 7 words for the IELTS test. In this presentation, you'll learn some words for comparing and contrasting: complement, converse, differentiate, diverse, mirror, resemble and synonymous.
Este documento lista vocabulario relacionado con actuación y baile, incluyendo verbos como actuar, bailar, filmar y ensayar, así como sustantivos como actor, disfraz, contrato, jazz, hip-hop y video musical.
The document provides vocabulary words in Spanish related to geography and then briefly describes several landmarks in Australia, including Bondi Beach, Ayers Rock, and the capital city of Canberra. It notes that Australia is the biggest island in the world and its capital is Canberra, which contains Parliament House. Sydney is also mentioned, known for the iconic Opera House, along with the common animals of kangaroo and possum.
Este documento lista vocabulario relacionado con actuación y baile, incluyendo verbos como actuar, bailar, filmar y ensayar; roles como actor; y términos como disfraz, contrato, géneros musicales como jazz y hip-hop, maquillaje, y lugares para actuaciones.
This document lists and defines different types of cohesive devices used to connect ideas in writing, including addition, comparison, sequencing, exemplification, result, contrast, qualifying, reformulation, and highlighting devices. Some common cohesive devices mentioned are additionally, similarly, firstly, for example, so, however, in other words, and especially.
This document provides examples of common language used in classroom instruction and interaction between teachers and students. It includes greetings and questions to check on students at the beginning of class, instructions for classroom activities and tasks, questions to check comprehension, ways to conclude class and assign homework, and phrases for giving feedback and corrections to students.
This document discusses cohesion in English language texts. It outlines that cohesion refers to semantic relations between elements in a text that give the text unity and allow it to be interpreted as a whole. There are various types of cohesive devices like reference, substitution, ellipsis, and conjunction that create ties between elements. Texture is created through these cohesive ties and is a key factor in forming a unified text. Cohesion operates at both the grammatical and lexical levels to link ideas both within and between sentences.
The document lists common collocations used in application letters, including phrases for attending courses or interviews, gaining experience, applying for and holding jobs, obtaining training and qualifications, supplying information, enclosing application materials, taking on roles and responsibilities, and being given opportunities. It also includes collocations used to describe experience, training, knowledge, jobs, and current employment status.
Coherence refers to how meanings and sequences of ideas relate to each other in a logical way, such as from general to specific. Cohesion refers to the grammatical and lexical links within a text that give it meaning. There are various devices that can achieve cohesion, including reference, ellipsis, substitution, lexical repetition, and conjunctions. Together, coherence and cohesion work to create a unified text where the relationships between ideas are clear and the meaning flows smoothly from one sentence or paragraph to the next.
This document defines various financial and monetary terms used in British and American English, including:
- Types of money like cash, coins, notes/bills, checks, IOUs, and debit/credit cards.
- Financial concepts such as capital, reserves, funds, currencies, deposits, loans, debt, subsidies, and pensions.
- Means of earning and receiving money including salary, wages, income, fees, installments/installments, gifts, donations, and vouchers.
- Financial instruments and documents like financial statements, shares/stocks, stakes, bonds, gilts/Treasury bills, budgets, and aid.
To get a good band score in your IELTS writing, you should use cohesive devices. With coherence, cohesion makes up 25% of your final IELTS writing band score. In this slideshow are some of the most useful cohesive devices to use in your ILETS writing.
This document provides materials for an IELTS speaking strategies and practice session over two days. On day one, it introduces speaking frames and tips for each part of the IELTS interview. It includes practice questions and feedback on responses for part one of the interview focusing on topics like home, family, and work. Day two focuses on part two of the interview, providing strategies for developing longer responses on topics and memorable ways to begin responses. Sample topics and questions are provided along with feedback.
This document provides guidance and sample letters for the IELTS writing task 1, which requires test takers to write a letter. It discusses the target band score, important points to remember like tone and vocabulary. It provides a sample informal letter and formal letter with analysis questions. It discusses formal vs informal letter structure. The document then gives writing strategies, examiner tips, and guides the reader through answering a sample question with analysis, planning, writing, and revision steps. It provides examples and guidance for the introduction, body paragraphs, closing paragraph, and common letter types. The document aims to help readers improve their letter writing skills for the IELTS task 1 exam.
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This book is a preview for the book described below for IELTS task 1 letter writing. The preview gives a very detailed explanation of how to write a letter to request information, including a model answer.
The full book clearly explains the different types of questions that are asked in the IELTS General writing exam, including: letters to ask for information, respond to a request for information, to make a complaint, to thank someone or to make an apology.
The different responses that are required for each of the different types of questions are clearly identified and explained. As well as this, there is a model answer for each of the types of question. Step-by-step instructions are given about how to write each type of letter and a section on useful language for each type of letter is also included. Each purchase includes a free offer for you to send a letter to the book's author for corrrection and feedback on how to improve.
The document provides guidance on writing professional emails. It explains that emails make first impressions and should have clear communication. Writing professionally from the start can help students transition to the workplace. The document then contrasts informal versus formal email styles and provides tips for proper email formatting. Examples of professional emails are given for inquiries, follow ups, and responses. Exercises are included to practice identifying formal/informal language and correcting email errors.
This document provides guidance on writing letters, emails, and formal correspondence in English. It begins by outlining conventions for informal letters such as starting with "Dear [name]" and ending with "love" or "kind regards." For emails, it recommends including a subject, brief and to-the-point content, and sign-offs like "regards." Formal letters should use "Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. [surname]" and end with "yours sincerely" or "yours faithfully." The document also gives tips for writing clear, well-structured emails with descriptive subjects and simple language.
This document provides tips and guidance for the IELTS Speaking test. It discusses the three parts of the test - Part 1 involves an interview with 10 questions, Part 2 is a short presentation based on a cue card, and Part 3 is a discussion. The document provides sample questions and answers for Part 1, as well as topics and guidance for Parts 2 and 3, including how to structure responses. It emphasizes speaking clearly and concisely, using a variety of tenses, and demonstrating vocabulary. The goal is to help test takers understand what is expected and feel prepared for the test.
Writing formal and informal emails - M. van EijkZadkine
This document provides guidance on writing formal and informal emails. It discusses the different purposes, audiences, and styles of formal versus informal emails. Some key points include:
- Formal emails are for business or important messages, while informal emails are for friends and family. Formal emails require more accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- The beginning and endings of formal emails should use salutations like "Dear Sir" while informal emails have no set rules. Formal emails also avoid contractions.
- Emails should have an informative subject line, get to the point quickly, and use formatting like bullets for clarity. Personal information or all capital letters should be avoided.
- Both formal and informal emails should use simple grammar
IELTS – WRITE RIGHT by Julian Charles (Retyped by Hội các sĩ tử luyện thi IEL...Linh Pham
Write Right, a book by Julian Charle, is intended to assist you, the IELTS candidates, in expanding your repertoire of sentence structures, improving your coherence and cohesion and extending your range of vocabulary with a view to achieving better results in the IELTS writing section. By providing alternate model anwsers to IELTS writing tasks, it provides a framework within which you can discover for yourself many of the important stylistic differences between everyday English and English as it is used in academic writing.
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ELTS FAQs and Writing band scores
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Applicants of IELTS have to be familiar with test format and the rules of IELTS Organization. Here we are giving some useful tips on ielts preparation to score good band.
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This document provides guidance on how to write a research CV without previous research experience. It recommends including details of semester projects from your undergraduate degree and treating them as research experience. The key sections to include are: contact information, education history with university links, a final year project abstract, abstracts for semester projects focusing on those most relevant to the target professor's interests, any internships or seminars, technical skills, and awards. Listing semester projects demonstrates work done in the past and helps professors think the applicant has research experience. The CV can be up to 4 pages long for fresh graduates. Writing it in this way and including semester project details can help applicants get acceptance letters from professors even with lower GPAs.
Applying to universities abroad is indeed an exhilarating experience—after all. The thought of living and studying in an entirely new country is enough to get anyone excited. For this purpose, standardized English language tests like the TOEFL or IELTS are administered routinely throughout the year across a number of locations in the world.
If you are looking to go abroad for studies or for work, you have definitely come across IELTS or the International English Language Testing System. Since English is the native language in the countries where you are planning to go, you need to be adept at English. Depending on your purpose for travelling outside India, you may need to give IELTS Academic or IELTS General test. While there are other standardised tests like TOEFL and PTE, IELTS has much wider acceptability.
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IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of people who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. IELTS is the world’s most popular high stakes English language test and over a 2.2 million tests are taken around the world each year. IELTS is recognized by over 9,000 organizations in more than 135 countries including universities, employers, professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.
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This document provides information about communication in civil engineering, specifically focusing on using email, telephone calls, and advertisements. It discusses the importance of communication in engineering decision making and how civil engineers can utilize modern communication technologies like emailing, telephoning, and advertising in their work. The document then goes on to provide guidance on writing formal emails in English, including the proper format, style rules, and examples. It also offers steps for making and answering telephone calls in a professional manner.
The document discusses how confidence is key to success on the IELTS exam. It provides tips for demonstrating confidence during the speaking interview, writing essays with a confident tone and vocabulary, and staying calm during the listening and reading sections. Some ways to build confidence include practicing well with an experienced tutor, knowing the test format, practicing managing time limits, and improving core English skills like writing, speaking, listening and reading. With preparation and confidence, candidates can achieve success on the IELTS exam.
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The purpose of the reading module is to prepare yourself to deal with the amount of reading you will be encountered at university or college.
The reading component does not try to measure how well you understand everything in a reading passage. It actually tests how well you will be able to move about a reading passage to locate the information you are looking for. This means that you will need to have the skills required to focus on the information that is important to you and to skim through the information that isn’t.
The IELTS examination tests your ability to read approximately 2750 words in a fairly short period of time in order to find out certain information.
In both the Academic and the General training modules, you are given 60 minutes to answer a total of 40 questions and each questions and each question carries 1 mark. No extra time is given to transfer answers to the answer sheet.
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Ten Study tips for IELTS:
1. You need a method
Have you practice a particular way of writing Introduction or
starting sentence in your writing
2. Small improvement
You will not find a particular technique, which will lead to a
dramatic improvement
3. Do less testing, more preparing
Spend more time review a perfect bound (9 band) samples score,
the methodology and approach, than practicing questions online
4. Understanding is not the same as using.
You only know word, when is used and apply correctly in a
sentence
5. Learn from your mistakes
6. Forget about difficult words and complex grammar
7. Answer questions using simple sentences
8. Use topic vocabulary specific to questions, not any impressive
words or phrases
9. There is not a secrete or special technique generally
10. Hard work instead of worry
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IELTS WRITING PART 1 STUDY REVIEW
There are two (2) writing task to do in the IELTS GENERAL
Letter writing
Essay writing
The Letter Writing:
A letter is written in five (5) Parts:
I. Greetings
II. Purpose
III. Details
IV. Request
V. Sign-off
There is an initial greeting, followed by the second paragraph stating the
purpose of the letter; followed by the third paragraph which depict the
details of purpose, subsequently, fourth paragraph stating a request or
what the writer will like to see happen as a result of the letter and finally,
the sign-off or complementary close
Today we shall only discuss Greetings and Sign-off
Opening Address
Closing Address
These two parts, depend on the three (3) major type of letter writing
Formal
Semi-Formal
Informal
Depending on the type of test, there are different ways of opening and
closing the (IELTS task 1) writing
A formal letter might be a letter written to a company or someone who
own an office and you are not well acquitted with.
Begin: Dear Sir, Dear Madam (not Dear sir, ma, Ma, or madam).
However, it is much more formal, to say Dear Sir/Madam,
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Complementary close should be:
Yours faithfully,
(Not, Yours sincerely, Faithfully, truly: note the uses of sentence cases)
Summary:
IELTS formal letter
Dear Sir (For known gender)
Dear Madam (For known gender)
Dear Sir/Madam (For unknown gender)
Yours faithfully
Semi-Formal
Is a letter writing to someone who owns an office or of a formal status
with a degree of familiarity: School Teacher, Counselor, Boss, Librarian
etc
Since, the fellow is an acquaintance, then, the name should be
addressed. The problem here is:
If the name is John Smith, a male: (Informal letter uses the last or family
name with a title).
That is:
Dear Mr. Smith,
Not, Dear Mr. John (You don’t use first name, with a title). Pay close
attention to the sentence cases and punctuations: (,) (.) (mr) (smith)
(dear) (john)
If the name is Mary Jones, a female and you don’t know the marital
status:
Consider, the following possibilities, using the last name:
Dear Miss Jones (Single)
Dear Mrs. Jones (Married)
Dear Ms Jones (Neutral), just as in the case with, male counterpart (Mr.)
The complimentary should be:
Yours sincerely,
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Not, faithfully, truly, lovely. (Note: Ms is pronounced: ‘Miz’)
Summary:
IELTS Semi-Formal Letter
Dear Mr. Smith (For a known gender, male, both married and single)
Dear Miss Jones (For a known gender, female, single)
Dear Mrs. Jones (For a known gender, female, married)
Dear Ms. Jones (For a unknown marital status, female)
Yours sincerely,
IELTS Informal Letter
Summary:
Given the following names: John Smith (male) and Rose Mary (female),
Use the first name without title. To be candid, it is grammatically wrong
to use first name with title.
Dear John
Dear Mary
Complimentary Close
Best wishes
Best regards
(Note the cases, (Wishes, Regards, Truly, Lovely: are all wrong)
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IELTS General Writing: 'accommodation' letter
Remember that the examiner is looking for the following things:
The tone must be appropriate (formal or informal)
The purpose of the letter must be clear
You must cover all of the points
The letter must be well-organised
You need to use some good (and relevant) vocabulary
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IELTS General Writing: 'Accommodation' answer
Disclaimer: Here's my sample letter for the question in this lesson. Most of the answer
samples are excerpt from internet and are Simon works. I find Simon, I teaching and
references quite impressive, subsequently, I advice and recommend IELTS Writing Task
1 Simon, for practice.
(158 words, band 9)
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IELTS General Writing: 'accommodation' letter
I haven't done a lesson about the General Writing test for a while, so here's a recent
exam question that a student sent me. I'll share my answer next week.
Remember that the examiner is looking for the following things:
The tone must be appropriate (formal or informal)
The purpose of the letter must be clear
You must cover all of the points
The letter must be well-organised
You need to use some good (and relevant) vocabulary
IELTS General Writing: formal phrases
Here are some formal phrases that I've used in previous lessons. See if you can use
them in your own letters:
Beginning the letter by explaining why you are writing:
I am writing with regard to...
I am writing to inform you that...
I am writing to bring to your attention some issues with...
Requesting or suggesting something:
I have decided that I would like you to...
I am entitled to ask for...
I was wondering if it would be possible (for me) to...
I hope that you will...
I would like to suggest that...
Ending the letter with a request for action:
I look forward to receiving your response.
I await your prompt response.
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IELTS General Writing: apology answer
Here's my full answer to last week's General Writing task:
IELTS General Writing: apology letter
If you are taking the General IELTS test, try this letter writing task:
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IELTS General Writing: 'time off work' letter
Here's my full answer for last week's general writing question:
.....
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am writing to ask for some time off work next month.
The reason for this ______ is that my brother is getting married. His future wife is
Australian, and the wedding will take ______ in her home city, Melbourne. As the
brother of the groom, I cannot miss such a special occasion.
To attend the ceremony and make the ______ trip from the UK, I would need at least
five days off work. However, I would like to take the opportunity to do some sightseeing
in Australia, and so I am hoping that you will allow me to take a full two weeks’ ______,
from the 1st to the 15th of May.
I have spoken to my co-workers, and it seems that Peter Jones would be best ______
to cover my project commitments while I am away. I will ______ detailed instructions for
him on my desk.
I hope that my request does not cause you any inconvenience.
Yours sincerely,
Michael Hall
.....
Fill the gaps with the words below:
- round
- leave (verb)
- leave (noun)
- placed
- place
- request
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IELTS General Writing: 'time off work' topic
If you're doing the general IELTS test, try this writing task 1 question from Cambridge
book 9, page 117:
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This should be a formal letter, so start with "Dear Mr. Smith" (Mr. or Mrs. and any
surname). Then write a short paragraph for each of the three bullet points in the task
box above. End the letter with "Yours sincerely" and a full name (you don't need to use
your own name).
It might help if you do a quick plan before you start writing. Just spend a couple of
minutes thinking of ideas for each bullet point.
IELTS General Writing: things to avoid
Here are some mistakes that you should avoid in writing task 1 of the GT test:
1.The main purpose of the letter isn't clear.
2.You didn't cover all of the points.
3.You wrote too much about one point, and neglected the others.
4.You didn't separate your paragraphs clearly.
5.You didn't get the 'tone' right (formal or informal).
6.The letter doesn't 'flow' well because ideas are badly organised.
Avoid these mistakes, and you are on the way to writing a good letter!
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IELTS General Writing: 'local problem' letter
Here's my full answer for last week's question:
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IELTS General Writing: local problem
Here's a recent GT question that students told me about. Feel free to share your ideas,
and I'll show you my full answer next week.
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IELTS General Writing: 'insurance' letter
Here's my full answer to last week's question:
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IELTS General Writing: 'insurance' letter
Here's a general writing task 1 question from Cambridge IELTS book 9:
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The question tells you to begin with "Dear Sir or Madam", so we know that it needs to
be a formal letter. After that, you just need 3 short paragraphs to cover the bullet points
in the question, followed by a formal letter ending.
I'll write my sample answer for next week.
IELTS General Writing: formal and informal
Let's compare some of the formal and informal features in the two letters that you can
see if you click here.
Formal letter
Beginning: Dear Sir or Madam
Stating the purpose: I am writing with regard to
Formal choice of language: due to, I intended, as a result of, caused me great
inconvenience, compensate me, the additional flight
No contractions: I am (not "I'm")
Ending: I look forward to receiving your response. Yours faithfully,
Informal letter
Beginning: Dear John
Stating the purpose: I'm just writing to let you know that
Informal choice of language: As you know, Well, prices are crazy, on the bright side,
it's got nice big windows, a lovely view, if you ever fancy, great to see you
Use of contractions: I'm, we've, isn't, it's
Ending: Keep in touch! All the best
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IELTS General Writing: tone
One of the first things that the examiner will notice in your letter is its 'tone'. In other
words, is your letter written in an appropriately formal or informal way, depending on the
person you are addressing?
Task:
Compare the tone of the two letters in the document linked below. Make a list of the
formal and informal features that you find.
IELTS General Writing: 'lost photo' letter
Here's my full answer to the question
IELTS General Writing: another informal letter
Here's a recent question from task 1 of the general writing test:
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IELTS General Writing: informal letter
I wrote the following letter with some of my students here in Manchester. It contains
some great examples of informal phrases. Can you guess what the full question was?
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IELTS General Writing: resignation letter
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IELTS General Writing: resignation question
I haven't done a lesson about the general writing test for a while, so here's a question
that you could try. I'll post my full answer next week.
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IELTS General Writing: 'new business' letter
Here's my full letter
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IELTS General Writing: 'new business' letter
I haven't done a lesson about the General Writing test for a while, so here's an
interesting question that a student sent me. I'll share my answer next week.
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Remember that the examiner is looking for the following things:
The tone must be appropriate (formal or informal)
The purpose of the letter must be clear
You must cover all of the points
The letter must be well-organised
You need to use some good (and relevant) vocabulary
IELTS General Writing: some questions
Here are some questions that a student asked me about General Writing task 1:
1. Should I write the date at the top of a formal letter?
No, in the IELTS test you should not write the date or your address.
2. Should I use indentation at the start of a new paragraph?
You can either indent or miss a line. Just make sure it's clear that you have begun a
new paragraph. Personally, I think missing a line is clearer.
3. Should I end the letter with "Yours..." on the left or on the right?
Always end the letter on the left. Have a look at my letters on
4. Should I sign the letter before writing my name?
No, don't sign your name. You don't even need to put your real name. Personally, I use
a first name (e.g. John) for informal letters, and a full name (e.g. John Smith) for formal
letters.
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IELTS General Writing: environment letter
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IELTS General Writing: environment problem
Here's a recent question from General IELTS writing task 1:
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My advice is to choose an easy topic like "litter". Write a quick plan with ideas for each
bullet point. If you need some help, have a look at this website.
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IELTS General Writing: one tip
Yesterday I forgot to mention my key piece of advice for writing task 1 in the General
Training test. If I had to choose one key piece of advice for GT task 1, I'd say that you
need to get the 'tone' right.
The tone of your letter is its character or attitude, either formal or informal. For a
summary of the differences between formal and informal letters, read this lesson.
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IELTS General Writing: verb tenses
Simple present simple
I write to enquire about, I write to inform you that, .
Present continuous
I am writing, passengers are becoming, delays are making...
Present perfect
my train has arrived, I have been unable, I have seen...
Future
I shall be much oblige if, I will appreciate if, you will address
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IELTS General Training: complaint letter
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IELTS General Training: letter of complaint
Let's do a quick plan for the question below.
Problems: trains arrive late and are overcrowded
Effects: people arriving late for work, uncomfortable, unhappy
Changes: more regular trains, more carriages to increase space
Always do a quick plan! The plan above only took me a couple of minutes, and now I'm
ready to write a good essay. I'll post it next week.
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IELTS General Writing: 'travel problem' letter
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IELTS General Writing: 'travel problem' topic
Before you start writing, quickly note down some ideas for each point:
Problem: I was given the wrong boarding card.
Effect: I missed two days of my holiday.
Request: I would like compensation for the flight and other expenses.
Don't worry about whether the problem seems realistic or not. You will be judged
according to how well you express ideas, not on the ideas themselves.
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IELTS General Writing: some informal phrases
The phrases below make the letter in this lesson a bit more friendly / informal:
my place (meaning 'my house')
a few things (avoid the word 'thing' in more formal contexts)
pick up the keys (meaning 'collect')
pop round (meaning 'visit')
a bit warmer ('bit' is informal, use 'little' if you want to sound more formal)
worth checking out (meaning 'a good idea to go there')
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