The document provides information about preparing for the IELTS reading test. It discusses key details about the test, including that it takes one hour to complete three passages of 500-900 words each with 40-50 questions. Most students feel there isn't enough time, so practice tests are important to develop speed-reading skills. The document then provides sample questions to practice common question types in the test and a sample reading passage to use for the examples and questions.
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.
The document discusses the format and task types of the IELTS reading test. It provides details about the academic and general training modules, such as the time limit, number of questions, number and length of passages. It identifies the main task types as multiple choice, matching, sentence completion, short answer, and more. The document also offers strategies for completing different task types, such as understanding true/false statements, using context clues to predict words for summaries, and focusing on keywords and qualifiers for multiple choice questions.
This PPT outlines the different types of essay structures needed to get a high band score in the IELTS Writing Task 2. Check out http://www.ted-ielts.com for more awesome IELTS resources.
The document discusses the triangle of reference and the relationship between sense and reference in language. [1] It explains that the triangle of reference describes how words suggest ideas in the mind that relate to real-world objects. [2] It then discusses the difference between sense, which deals with relationships within language, and reference, which deals with relationships between language and the world. [3] It provides examples of how expressions can have variable or constant reference and how the same sense can belong to expressions in different languages.
The IELTS Writing Task 1 challenges students to describe a line graph, bar chart, pie chart, table, map, or flow diagram. The line graph is the most common, so it features most prominently in this PPT. Check out http://www.ted-ielts.com for more IELTS writing guides and tips.
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The document provides guidance on how to structure a discussion essay for Task 2 of the IELTS exam. It notes that a discussion essay requires identifying two sides of an issue and discussing both before giving your own opinion, whereas an opinion essay simply requires stating your opinion. It includes sample questions that could be used for a discussion essay and provides guidance on how to plan and structure a response, including using discourse markers, examples, complex sentences, varied vocabulary, and writing within the 250 word limit.
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.
The document discusses the format and task types of the IELTS reading test. It provides details about the academic and general training modules, such as the time limit, number of questions, number and length of passages. It identifies the main task types as multiple choice, matching, sentence completion, short answer, and more. The document also offers strategies for completing different task types, such as understanding true/false statements, using context clues to predict words for summaries, and focusing on keywords and qualifiers for multiple choice questions.
This PPT outlines the different types of essay structures needed to get a high band score in the IELTS Writing Task 2. Check out http://www.ted-ielts.com for more awesome IELTS resources.
The document discusses the triangle of reference and the relationship between sense and reference in language. [1] It explains that the triangle of reference describes how words suggest ideas in the mind that relate to real-world objects. [2] It then discusses the difference between sense, which deals with relationships within language, and reference, which deals with relationships between language and the world. [3] It provides examples of how expressions can have variable or constant reference and how the same sense can belong to expressions in different languages.
The IELTS Writing Task 1 challenges students to describe a line graph, bar chart, pie chart, table, map, or flow diagram. The line graph is the most common, so it features most prominently in this PPT. Check out http://www.ted-ielts.com for more IELTS writing guides and tips.
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The document provides guidance on how to structure a discussion essay for Task 2 of the IELTS exam. It notes that a discussion essay requires identifying two sides of an issue and discussing both before giving your own opinion, whereas an opinion essay simply requires stating your opinion. It includes sample questions that could be used for a discussion essay and provides guidance on how to plan and structure a response, including using discourse markers, examples, complex sentences, varied vocabulary, and writing within the 250 word limit.
The document provides information about the TOEFL speaking section. It takes 20 minutes and consists of 6 questions that assess delivery, use of English, response to the question, and ability to summarize information from readings and lectures. The tasks include speaking independently about experiences, preferences, or opinions; reading a passage and responding to a related conversation; and summarizing a lecture on an academic topic while providing examples. Raters evaluate clarity, grammar, vocabulary, question response, and summarization skills.
The document provides guidance on the IELTS speaking test. It notes that the test has 3 sections which takes 11-14 minutes, and is scored based on fluency, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It describes the structure of the test sections - an introduction, followed by 3 topics each with 3-4 questions. Examiners will ask basic identification questions and then move to topics like hobbies, home, and work. For the final section, test takers receive a cue card and must speak about the topic for 1-2 minutes. The document provides examples of cue card topics and vocabulary to use for a high score.
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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.
This document discusses deixis and definiteness in language. It defines deictic words as words that take on meaning based on the context of the utterance, such as pronouns. Definiteness refers to whether a noun phrase assumes the listener can identify its referent based on the context. The use of definite and indefinite articles and expressions helps establish and refer to entities in the conversation context. Deixis allows language to be portable across situations by anchoring word meanings to utterance context.
The document provides guidance on writing a strong thesis statement, including what elements it should contain and examples of both effective and ineffective thesis statements. A good thesis statement makes a specific claim, indicates how the claim will be proven through examples and evidence, and establishes the significance or importance of the topic. It should avoid simply restating the topic, proving obvious facts, or being too general. An effective thesis presents a clear position that others may disagree with.
This document defines and provides examples of various grammatical elements including letters, words, phrases, clauses, and sentences. It discusses the basic units of grammar such as letters, words, and their classes. It then explains the types of phrases including noun, verb, adjective, and prepositional phrases. Next it covers the different types of clauses like independent clauses, dependent clauses, and relative clauses. Finally, it summarizes the different types of sentences like simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.
The document provides guidance on writing Task 1 of the IELTS exam. It explains that Task 1 requires summarizing information from sources like charts, tables, diagrams or graphs. It provides examples of introducing and summarizing different types of sources like line graphs, bar diagrams and pie charts. It also gives templates and phrases for comparing data, describing trends over time, and outlining processes. Templates are provided for introducing overall trends, supporting details, and comparing data to help effectively summarize the key features of visual sources in Task 1 writing.
This document defines parts of speech and discusses the eight main categories that words are classified into in English: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. It explains that parts of speech describe a word's function in a sentence rather than its meaning. Each part of speech is then defined in more detail in subsequent sections.
This document provides guidance on writing a comparison/contrast essay. It explains that a comparison highlights similarities, while a contrast highlights differences. A good comparison/contrast essay helps the reader understand how two or more subjects are similar or different. When choosing subjects, they should be similar enough for meaningful analysis. Parallel points must be made about each subject. The essay can be organized by discussing each subject individually or by discussing individual points about both subjects. Transitions should be used to connect ideas. The thesis statement should specify what is being compared or contrasted and state the main conclusion. Topics are provided as potential ideas for comparison/contrast essays.
This is the first part of a 5-Day Handbook on the Basics of Sentence Correction that will help you brush-up your basic grammar, especially that required to ace the SC section on the GMAT.
This is a required pre-read for our Sentence Correction course at CrackVerbal.
This document provides guidance on writing a comparison and contrast essay. It outlines the typical structure, which includes an introduction with the topics being compared, a thesis statement, body paragraphs supporting the thesis with examples of similarities and differences, and a conclusion. Key steps are to include all points of comparison and contrast for each topic and provide specific details and examples to illustrate similarities and differences. Transition words are provided to indicate similarities like "like" and "similar to" as well as differences such as "in contrast" and "on the other hand".
Sat Exam Reading Strategies Short PassagesBriana Songer
Strategies from Kaplan Book plus extra links for practice of each skill-Big Picture, Little Picture, Inference, Vocabulary-In-Context, and Funtion Questions. Message me for additional practice resources.
This document provides guidance on how to structure and write an opinion essay for the IELTS Writing Task 2 question that asks "To what extent do you agree or disagree?". It outlines the typical introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion structures and includes examples of how to state an opinion, generate ideas, write supporting paragraphs with topic sentences, explanations, examples and concession sentences, and conclude by summarizing the key points and making a prediction. The document uses sample questions and outlines the entire process for crafting an effective opinion essay response to this very common IELTS task.
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Get Ready for IELTS English Proficiency Test Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing. You are going to learn how to prepare for the exam, pass ielts. After learning the required skills, you should try the methods at cambridge ielts series 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Acceptable ielts scores generally are 5.0, 5.5 , 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0. To register the exam, to follow the test dates, to learn the current fees, you have to complete online ielts application form on idp australia or british council websites.
IELTS Reading Tips and Techniques
In order to improve and develop your academic reading ielts skills, you should use this golden opportunity. This module shows how to solve True / False/ Not Given, Yes / No / Not Given, how to match the headings, how to solve multiple choice questions, how to complete a summary, how to classify options, how to answer short questions, and more…
IELTS Writing General and Academic Task 1 and Task 2 Strategies, Tips, and Tricks
This module shows how to paraphrase the task sentences effectively, how to create a mind map,how to write a letter, how to create your writing template, how to manage your time to get high score, how to find relevant ideas, how to support and develop the ideas of the tasks, how to write body paragraphs using formulas, and more…
IELT Speaking Test Preparation Strategies, Tips and Tricks for Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3
This module shows how to expand your answer using speaking formulas, how to introduce yourself in the part 1 of the speaking section, how to answer a cue card, how to create a mini story in the task 2, how to give an example and support it, how to improve your fluency, and more…
IELTS Listening Section Tips, Tricks and Strategies
This module shows how to solve sentence completion questions, how to label a diagram while listening, how to focus on the listening and keep your concentration, how to answer note completion questions, how to answer classification ans short answer questions, and more…
The document provides information about preparing for the IELTS writing test at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE. It discusses the two tasks in the IELTS writing test - a 150-word report describing a graph or diagram, and a 250-word essay on a given topic. It also provides sample writing tasks, guidelines for writing reports, and strategies for improving IELTS writing scores.
This document discusses eight different ways that words and phrases can be used to connect and transition between sentences, paragraphs, and sections in a paper. These include: 1) to support or continue an idea, 2) to compare and contrast ideas, 3) to introduce details or examples, 4) to show cause and effect relationships, 5) to counter an idea, 6) to indicate order, sequence or importance, 7) to show chronological order, and 8) to conclude. Specific transition words are provided for each category.
This document provides tips and strategies for the IELTS reading test. It discusses the 10 main question types tested, including multiple choice, short answer, sentence completion, notes/table completion, true/false, and matching. It emphasizes reading the instructions carefully and underlining key details. Strategies recommended include skimming all questions first, then skimming or scanning the text as needed to find answers. Practice questions are provided from various IELTS preparation books.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for both physical and mental health. Regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhance mood, and boost brain function. Staying physically active helps fight diseases and conditions while improving quality of life.
The document provides information about the TOEFL speaking section. It takes 20 minutes and consists of 6 questions that assess delivery, use of English, response to the question, and ability to summarize information from readings and lectures. The tasks include speaking independently about experiences, preferences, or opinions; reading a passage and responding to a related conversation; and summarizing a lecture on an academic topic while providing examples. Raters evaluate clarity, grammar, vocabulary, question response, and summarization skills.
The document provides guidance on the IELTS speaking test. It notes that the test has 3 sections which takes 11-14 minutes, and is scored based on fluency, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It describes the structure of the test sections - an introduction, followed by 3 topics each with 3-4 questions. Examiners will ask basic identification questions and then move to topics like hobbies, home, and work. For the final section, test takers receive a cue card and must speak about the topic for 1-2 minutes. The document provides examples of cue card topics and vocabulary to use for a high score.
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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.
This document discusses deixis and definiteness in language. It defines deictic words as words that take on meaning based on the context of the utterance, such as pronouns. Definiteness refers to whether a noun phrase assumes the listener can identify its referent based on the context. The use of definite and indefinite articles and expressions helps establish and refer to entities in the conversation context. Deixis allows language to be portable across situations by anchoring word meanings to utterance context.
The document provides guidance on writing a strong thesis statement, including what elements it should contain and examples of both effective and ineffective thesis statements. A good thesis statement makes a specific claim, indicates how the claim will be proven through examples and evidence, and establishes the significance or importance of the topic. It should avoid simply restating the topic, proving obvious facts, or being too general. An effective thesis presents a clear position that others may disagree with.
This document defines and provides examples of various grammatical elements including letters, words, phrases, clauses, and sentences. It discusses the basic units of grammar such as letters, words, and their classes. It then explains the types of phrases including noun, verb, adjective, and prepositional phrases. Next it covers the different types of clauses like independent clauses, dependent clauses, and relative clauses. Finally, it summarizes the different types of sentences like simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.
The document provides guidance on writing Task 1 of the IELTS exam. It explains that Task 1 requires summarizing information from sources like charts, tables, diagrams or graphs. It provides examples of introducing and summarizing different types of sources like line graphs, bar diagrams and pie charts. It also gives templates and phrases for comparing data, describing trends over time, and outlining processes. Templates are provided for introducing overall trends, supporting details, and comparing data to help effectively summarize the key features of visual sources in Task 1 writing.
This document defines parts of speech and discusses the eight main categories that words are classified into in English: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. It explains that parts of speech describe a word's function in a sentence rather than its meaning. Each part of speech is then defined in more detail in subsequent sections.
This document provides guidance on writing a comparison/contrast essay. It explains that a comparison highlights similarities, while a contrast highlights differences. A good comparison/contrast essay helps the reader understand how two or more subjects are similar or different. When choosing subjects, they should be similar enough for meaningful analysis. Parallel points must be made about each subject. The essay can be organized by discussing each subject individually or by discussing individual points about both subjects. Transitions should be used to connect ideas. The thesis statement should specify what is being compared or contrasted and state the main conclusion. Topics are provided as potential ideas for comparison/contrast essays.
This is the first part of a 5-Day Handbook on the Basics of Sentence Correction that will help you brush-up your basic grammar, especially that required to ace the SC section on the GMAT.
This is a required pre-read for our Sentence Correction course at CrackVerbal.
This document provides guidance on writing a comparison and contrast essay. It outlines the typical structure, which includes an introduction with the topics being compared, a thesis statement, body paragraphs supporting the thesis with examples of similarities and differences, and a conclusion. Key steps are to include all points of comparison and contrast for each topic and provide specific details and examples to illustrate similarities and differences. Transition words are provided to indicate similarities like "like" and "similar to" as well as differences such as "in contrast" and "on the other hand".
Sat Exam Reading Strategies Short PassagesBriana Songer
Strategies from Kaplan Book plus extra links for practice of each skill-Big Picture, Little Picture, Inference, Vocabulary-In-Context, and Funtion Questions. Message me for additional practice resources.
This document provides guidance on how to structure and write an opinion essay for the IELTS Writing Task 2 question that asks "To what extent do you agree or disagree?". It outlines the typical introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion structures and includes examples of how to state an opinion, generate ideas, write supporting paragraphs with topic sentences, explanations, examples and concession sentences, and conclude by summarizing the key points and making a prediction. The document uses sample questions and outlines the entire process for crafting an effective opinion essay response to this very common IELTS task.
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Improve Your IELTS score
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Get Ready for IELTS English Proficiency Test Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing. You are going to learn how to prepare for the exam, pass ielts. After learning the required skills, you should try the methods at cambridge ielts series 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Acceptable ielts scores generally are 5.0, 5.5 , 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0. To register the exam, to follow the test dates, to learn the current fees, you have to complete online ielts application form on idp australia or british council websites.
IELTS Reading Tips and Techniques
In order to improve and develop your academic reading ielts skills, you should use this golden opportunity. This module shows how to solve True / False/ Not Given, Yes / No / Not Given, how to match the headings, how to solve multiple choice questions, how to complete a summary, how to classify options, how to answer short questions, and more…
IELTS Writing General and Academic Task 1 and Task 2 Strategies, Tips, and Tricks
This module shows how to paraphrase the task sentences effectively, how to create a mind map,how to write a letter, how to create your writing template, how to manage your time to get high score, how to find relevant ideas, how to support and develop the ideas of the tasks, how to write body paragraphs using formulas, and more…
IELT Speaking Test Preparation Strategies, Tips and Tricks for Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3
This module shows how to expand your answer using speaking formulas, how to introduce yourself in the part 1 of the speaking section, how to answer a cue card, how to create a mini story in the task 2, how to give an example and support it, how to improve your fluency, and more…
IELTS Listening Section Tips, Tricks and Strategies
This module shows how to solve sentence completion questions, how to label a diagram while listening, how to focus on the listening and keep your concentration, how to answer note completion questions, how to answer classification ans short answer questions, and more…
The document provides information about preparing for the IELTS writing test at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE. It discusses the two tasks in the IELTS writing test - a 150-word report describing a graph or diagram, and a 250-word essay on a given topic. It also provides sample writing tasks, guidelines for writing reports, and strategies for improving IELTS writing scores.
This document discusses eight different ways that words and phrases can be used to connect and transition between sentences, paragraphs, and sections in a paper. These include: 1) to support or continue an idea, 2) to compare and contrast ideas, 3) to introduce details or examples, 4) to show cause and effect relationships, 5) to counter an idea, 6) to indicate order, sequence or importance, 7) to show chronological order, and 8) to conclude. Specific transition words are provided for each category.
This document provides tips and strategies for the IELTS reading test. It discusses the 10 main question types tested, including multiple choice, short answer, sentence completion, notes/table completion, true/false, and matching. It emphasizes reading the instructions carefully and underlining key details. Strategies recommended include skimming all questions first, then skimming or scanning the text as needed to find answers. Practice questions are provided from various IELTS preparation books.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for both physical and mental health. Regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhance mood, and boost brain function. Staying physically active helps fight diseases and conditions while improving quality of life.
The passage describes the development of smaller, hand-held cameras enabled by the invention of the dry plate photographic process. Specifically, it notes that:
1) The dry plate process allowed for instantaneous exposures without special equipment, leading manufacturers to design smaller, hand-held cameras.
2) One of the first such designs was Thomas Bolas' 1881 "Detective" camera, a plain box camera intended for covert use.
3) Many 1880s designs were magazine cameras that could pre-load multiple dry plates for one-after-another exposure, though they remained heavy and required darkroom work.
This document appears to be the contents page and preface section of a practice test book for the IELTS reading module. It provides an overview of the IELTS reading test format, including the number and length of passages, types of questions, and importance of timing. It also outlines the topics that may be covered, types of questions asked, and guidelines for completing the answer sheet. The document serves as an introduction to the practice tests contained in the book.
This document provides general tips for the IELTS reading exam. It recommends that test takers first read the questions carefully and underline keywords before reading the passage. It also advises test takers to divide their time equally among the different sections and questions. The document outlines the different types of reading questions that may appear on the exam, such as multiple choice, short answer, sentence completion, and matching. It stresses the importance of practicing these question types.
This document appears to be the preface section of a book titled "IELTS Reading Tests" by authors Sam McCarter and Judith Ash. The book contains 10 practice reading tests to help students prepare for the reading portion of the IELTS exam. It acknowledges the writers who contributed passages for the tests and thanks the British Library and Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate for permission to reproduce certain materials. The preface provides brief biographies of the authors and notes that the publishing company IntelliGene will release additional books focused on writing and listening from McCarter and Ash, as well as new titles on communication skills in medicine and writing skills.
This document provides a summary of the third teaching week for an Upper Intermediate IELTS preparation course focusing on academic reading. It includes announcements, open-access study materials, a summary of the previous week, introductory videos, and a discussion of the seven reading task types assessed on the IELTS exam. Students are instructed to practice sample questions and post any struggles to the discussion board for assistance from the tutor. The goal is to help students master the necessary skills for the academic reading portion of the IELTS exam.
Focus plays a major role in exam preparation. If you are not able to concentrate well, then go through these effective tips as it will help you improve your focus and concentration.
The document discusses the IELTS speaking test, which consists of three parts: an interview, a long answer, and a discussion. In the interview (4-5 minutes), basic questions are asked about the test taker. The long answer (1-2 minutes) requires speaking uninterrupted on a given topic for a minute after one minute of preparation. The discussion (3-4 minutes) involves further questions about the long answer topic, where test takers give in-depth responses and justify opinions. Performance is graded based on fluency, communication, grammar, pronunciation, relevance.
How to give Examples for the IELTS Writing Task 2.
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This document summarizes principles and approaches for developing materials to teach IELTS speaking skills. It discusses three aims: 1) raising awareness that speech is not neatly divided into sentences, 2) helping learners understand speaking relies on collaboration, and 3) balancing individual, informal, and formal discourse needs. It also outlines the IELTS speaking test format and provides examples of lesson materials focusing on answering questions, individual long turns, and discussing topics. The overall goal is to help learners improve speaking proficiency and language awareness for goals like studying abroad.
This document contains 10 sample letters that could be used to answer different types of IELTS letter writing tasks. The letters cover a variety of topics, including applying for a job, providing feedback to a restaurant, apologizing for withdrawing from a job commitment, asking for housing recommendations from friends, declining one job offer due to accepting another, making a complaint about a restaurant experience, requesting action about a barking dog, inquiring about items to purchase from a local shop, corresponding with a pen pal, and reconnecting with a friend while returning some leftover items. The document provides links to additional IELTS writing sample questions and answers.
The document provides advice on how to improve answers in IELTS Speaking Part 3 by adding more detail. It recommends explaining why you hold an opinion, providing alternatives or opposing views, and giving examples. A sample question and longer, more developed response is given as an example. The document also discusses the importance of preparation, practice, and focusing on expressing ideas rather than worrying about grammar.
This document provides information about the IELTS reading section of the general training exam. It is divided into 3 sections with authentic texts from various sources. The questions include short answer questions, multiple choice, sentence completion, notes/summary/diagram completion, identifying writer's views, and identifying true/false information. Section 1 contains 2-3 short factual texts and questions involve matching information, true/false/not given questions, and short answers. Section 2 contains longer work-related texts and questions involve sentence completion, true/false/not given, and matching headings to paragraphs. Section 3 contains a longer complex text and questions involve matching lists/phrases, table completion, summary completion, and sentence completion.
This document provides information about the IELTS exam, including what it tests, the test format and modules, scoring, and registration details. IELTS is an English language test for non-native speakers wanting to study or work in an English-speaking environment. It measures listening, reading, writing, and speaking abilities. The test takes 2.5-3 hours and results are reported on a 9-band scale, valid for two years. Test centers are located worldwide to provide convenient local exam options.
IELTS Preparation presentation. More information about the presentation (in Arabic) can be found here with a download link below the document as well:
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IELTS Essay Topics with Answers (writing task 2)Ben Worthington
I look at 5 IELTS Task 2 questions from the topics education, globalisation and gender equality. Audio: http://bit.ly/1kq7NRl
In the audio I explain the process more, but it's an exercise in brain storming for ideas.
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The document discusses the benefits of exercise for both physical and mental health. Regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health, reduce stress and anxiety, boost mood, and enhance cognitive function. Staying physically active for at least 30 minutes each day is recommended for significant health benefits.
What Seven Cascade Events Led to the Titanic Sinking?Bob Mayer
15 April 1912, the unsinkable Titanic struck an iceberg, producing four holes in the hull combining to a size around the size of a dinner table. What led to the ship hitting the iceberg? Why did it sink? What can we learn from this disaster to prevent future catastrophes?
What Seven Cascade Events Led to the Titanic Sinking?Bob Mayer
15 April 1912, the unsinkable Titanic struck an iceberg, producing four holes in the hull combining to a size around the size of a dinner table. What led to the ship hitting the iceberg? Why did it sink? What can we learn from this disaster to prevent future catastrophes?
What Seven Cascade Events Led to the Titanic Sinking?Bob Mayer
15 April 1912, the unsinkable Titanic struck an iceberg, producing four holes in the hull combining to a size around the size of a dinner table. What led to the ship hitting the iceberg? Why did it sink? What can we learn from this disaster to prevent future catastrophes?
What Seven Cascade Events Led to the Titanic Sinking?Bob Mayer
15 April 1912, the unsinkable Titanic struck an iceberg, producing four holes in the hull combining to a size around the size of a dinner table. What led to the ship hitting the iceberg? Why did it sink? What can we learn from this disaster to prevent future catastrophes?
Titanic was the largest ship in the world at the time of its launch in 1912. It was designed to provide the ultimate in luxury for first-class passengers with opulent accommodations comparable to high-end hotels. On its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, Titanic carried over 3,500 passengers and crew, including some of the wealthiest people in society traveling first-class. However, it also carried hundreds of immigrants traveling third-class seeking better lives in America. Unfortunately, Titanic's voyage ended in tragedy when it struck an iceberg and sank on its first trip across the Atlantic Ocean, leading to many lives being lost.
Titanic was the largest ship in the world at the time of its launch in 1912. It was designed to provide the ultimate in luxury, especially for first-class passengers, who could stay in opulent suites that rivaled fine hotels. However, on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, Titanic struck an iceberg and sank within hours, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 people aboard since there were not enough lifeboats for all passengers and crew. The disaster and loss of lives from the "unsinkable" Titanic shocked the world and has remained infamous ever since.
The Titanic took 3 years to build at a cost of $7.5 million. It sank on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York in 1912 after colliding with an iceberg, resulting in the deaths of over 1500 people. Inquiries into the disaster found faults with Captain Smith for ignoring ice warnings, the shipbuilders for using poor quality rivets, and Captain Lord of the Californian for failing to assist the Titanic after seeing its distress signals. The sinking revealed a lack of sufficient lifeboats led to many unnecessary deaths.
The Unsinkable Titanic: What the TItanic Taught Us About Disaster PreparednessDr. Karen Saucier Lundy
The Unsinkable Titanic: What the TItanic Taught Us About Disaster Preparedness is a PPS that details the changes in how we prepare for a disaster based on the Congressional Hearings of 1912.
The Titanic tragedy is a poignant tale that intertwines ambition, engineering marvels, and human tragedy. The ship was a marvel of its time, considered unsinkable due to its innovative design and luxurious amenities. However, its fate serves as a reminder of the limitations of human ingenuity and the unpredictable forces of nature.
The Titanic was an engineering masterpiece, designed with cutting-edge technology for its era. Constructed by the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland, it was a feat of engineering boasting a length of about 882 feet and a width of 92.5 feet. The ship was divided into 16 compartments, supposedly watertight, a design that was believed to make it virtually unsinkable even if several compartments were breached.
Its hull was constructed using high-quality steel, a material believed to be strong and resilient. However, the steel used in the construction had a high sulfur content, making it more brittle in cold temperatures—a crucial factor contributing to the catastrophic iceberg collision.
The ship's opulence was unparalleled, with lavish interiors featuring intricate woodwork, plush furnishings, and state-of-the-art amenities for its passengers. Despite its grandeur, the Titanic was not equipped with enough lifeboats to accommodate all passengers and crew, a tragic oversight that exacerbated the loss of life when disaster struck.
On the fateful night of April 14, 1912, the Titanic, on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, collided with an iceberg in the frigid North Atlantic waters. The impact caused severe damage, breaching multiple compartments and compromising the supposedly watertight design.
The fatal flaw became evident as the compartments filled with water, causing the ship to gradually sink. The inadequate number of lifeboats exacerbated the catastrophe, leading to the loss of over 1,500 lives out of the approximately 2,224 passengers and crew on board.
The Titanic tragedy remains a poignant reminder of the limitations of human hubris, despite advancements in technology and design. It serves as a crucial lesson in maritime safety, influencing subsequent regulations and practices to ensure the safety of passengers and crew on modern-day ships.
The Unsinkable Titanic: What the Titanic Taught Us About Disaster PreparednessDr. Karen Saucier Lundy
The Unsinkable Titanic: What the TItanic Taught Us About Disaster Preparedness is a PPS that details the changes in how we prepare for a disaster based on the Congressional Hearings of 1912.
A GENERAL SEMANTICSANALYSIS OE THE RMSTITANIC DISASTERMA.docxsleeperharwell
A GENERAL SEMANTICS
ANALYSIS OE THE RMS
TITANIC DISASTER
MARTIN H . LEVINSON
...And as the smart ship grew
In stature, grace, and hue.
In shadowy silent distance
grew the Iceberg too.
From The Convergence of the Twain by Thomas Hardy
Introduction
RMS Titanic, the largest moving object of its time, began its maiden voyage
from Southampton, England, to New York City on Wednesday, April 10,
1912. On Sunday, April 14, the temperature of the Atlantic Ocean fell to
near freezing; the night was clear and calm. The ship's captain had received
various ice warnings from other vessels, some of which reached him while
others did not.
At 11:40 PM, while sailing about 400 miles south of the Grand Banks of
Newfoundland, lookouts spotted a large iceberg directly in the Titánicas path
The ship turned left to avoid the berg, but the massive chunk of ice openec
mortal holes on the vessel's starboard side. The captain ordered lifeboats
deployed and distress signals sent out.
Many of the lifeboats were launched at less than full capacity and a
woman-and-children-first policy was the rule for coming aboard. At 2:20 AM.
Martin H. Levinson, PhD, is the president of the Institute of General Semantics, vice presi-
dent of the New York Society for General Semantics, and a member of the Titanic Histori-
cal Society. He is the author of numerous articles and several books on general semantics
and other subjects. His latest book is Brooklyn Boorher: Growing Up in the Fifties (2011). He
can be contacted at [email protected]
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the Titanic sank beneath the waves, a sinking that ended in the deaths of over
1,500 people and the start of a public fascination with a disaster filled with
hubris, heartbreak, and heroism. This article will examine many significant
aspects of that disaster through the formulations of general semantics.
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An Unsinkable Ship—Not Really
In 1912, the year it sank, the Titanic was known as the finest ship afloat. It
weighed over 46,000 tons, was as high as an 11-story building, and was
883-feet long from bow to stem (about a sixth of a mile). It had 29 boilers,
159 furnaces, and a maximum speed of 24 knots. The Titanic was consid-
ered so well constructed that many nautical experts thought the ship vir-
tually unsinkable.
The Titanic was reported to be watertight. It had a double bottom (the hull
was built with two coats of steel) and was divided into 16 watertight compart-
ments separated by bulkheads pierced by a series of doors that were controlled
either by automatic floating switches or by command from the bridge.
On the night of April 14, when the Titanic hit the iceberg, water begun
flooding into at least five of its "watertight compartments" that were any-
thing but watertight as the bulkhead walls did not rise appreciably .above
the waterline. Water coming over the bulkhead walls could cascade into
other compartments, which is what happened the night the Titanic went
under. (Th.
The Titanic sank on April 14, 1912 after colliding with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. It was traveling too fast despite several warnings of icebergs ahead. There were not enough lifeboats for all of the passengers and many lives were lost. Investigations afterwards found faults in the ship's construction and failures in properly responding to the warnings. Over 1,500 people died when the "unsinkable" ship sank on its maiden voyage.
Here are the answers to your questions:
1) Titanic took 3 years to build.
2) Titanic was owned by the White Star Line shipping company.
3) Titanic was travelling from Southampton, UK.
4) Titanic was travelling to New York City, US.
5) The captain of Titanic was Captain Edward Smith.
6) The captain of Californian was Captain Lord Stanley.
7) There were not enough lifeboats on board for all the passengers and crew.
8) The wreck of Titanic still lays on the ocean floor where it was discovered in 1985.
The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City in April 1912. It was the largest ship afloat at the time and was considered virtually unsinkable due to its watertight compartments and advanced safety features. However, it struck an iceberg on its fourth night and sank within hours, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 people due to insufficient lifeboats. The wreck of the Titanic remains on the ocean floor and has become one of the most famous ships in history.
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The RMS Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City on April 10, 1912. Carrying over 2,200 passengers and crew, the Titanic was the largest and most luxurious ship ever built at the time. However, late on April 14th, the Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic and began taking on water. Though initially believed to only have suffered a minor scrape from the iceberg, the Titanic was quickly taking on more water than its pumps could remove. Within two hours and forty minutes, the "unsinkable" Titanic broke in two and sank to the bottom of the ocean, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 people in one of the dead
The document summarizes key details about the construction and maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic, including:
- The Titanic was considered "unsinkable" and was built with 16 water-tight compartments, but struck an iceberg on its first voyage and took on water through five compartments, causing it to sink.
- Over 1,500 people lost their lives when the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic in April 1912 after colliding with an iceberg, despite having only 20 lifeboats for the over 2,200 passengers and crew on board.
The RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912 after colliding with an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Over 1,500 people died in the sinking, which was one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters, due to there not being enough lifeboats for all aboard. The wreck of the Titanic was discovered in 1985 and has since become one of the most famous ships in history.
The documents provide evidence that overconfidence in the Titanic's design and safety features, failure to adequately respond to ice warnings, and lack of sufficient lifeboats contributed to the sinking. The ship had watertight compartments but the collision damaged too many (D10). The captain maintained speed through ice fields relying on lookouts, but the lookout had no binoculars to spot icebergs from far off (D7, D8). Several ice warnings were received but not all were relayed to the bridge (D5). Over 1500 lives were lost because the Titanic only had enough lifeboats for about half of those on board (D11).
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