IELTS Aid (Practice Essays)

Watch the video inspiration for this essay here:  Can extreme poverty ever be eradicated - The Economist Task topic: Every country has poor people and every country has different ways of dealing with the poor. What are some of the reasons for poverty? What can we do to help the poor? Write at least 250 words.   Poverty is experienced by all countries in the world. Interestingly, there are various unique measures done to eradicate this problem in each country. This essay will look into the common causes of poverty and the ways in which we can assist those who suffer from this. Population growth in many nations can be considered as both an advantage and a disadvantage. It is beneficial only when a country, with its millions of able-bodied workforce, can turnaround a problem as big as poverty and hunger. For example, in the recent decade, China used its resources such as land and human power to create a giant manufacturing industry. As more and more companies decide ...

It has been a long time since I posted here. I was busy doing other stuff that I did not have enough time to do some practices. However, now I can concentrate on practicing again. Anyway, here's the third installation of the 13th Cambridge IELTS textbook. Maybe some of you already have a copy of this since I have been seeing a lot of pdf copies of this new book on the internet lately. But for those of you who do not have access to this pdf, here it is. You can check my other posts for some of the other test questions from this book, too. Well, if you look at the questions well, the first part is already a bit challenging to answer since it is considered somewhat a "taboo" to talk about money. On the other hand, we must also consider that the questions do not entirely ask about how you manage your money. Anyway, good luck! Again, I do recommend that you practice every day as much as possible and do try to ask someone's assistance. You need another person to tel...

The most common question type in the IELTS Speaking test is the Opinion question. Here are some examples of expressions to use when giving your opinions: Neutral opinions: If you ask me,  As I see it, I'd say, In my view, Strong opinions: I'm sure I'm convinced I'm certain Weak opinions: I guess I suppose I imagine I reckon' It might/may/could Idiomatic phrases: Off the top of my head, I'd say... It's hard to say but... It goes without saying that... Do you know or use any other ways to say "I think"? List them all and try using them when practicing. Meanwhile, here are some questions you can try answering for your practice. Remember to record yourself so you can assess yourself after. Good luck! Practice questions: 1. Why do you think different cultures have different table manners? 2. What is your opinion on the way languages are taught in schools (or in your school)? 3. To what extent do you think advertising af...

I took my IELTS Speaking Test last June 25, 2016 and these are the questions they asked me. Part 1: I probably should mention that while I was answering these questions, the examiner kept on asking "WHY?" even though I haven't  even finished speaking about my point which was kind of awkward at the same time. This somehow made me pause in between my sentences. I don't know if this would affect my score. I sure hope not.  Home Tell me about the house you're living in. What do you like best about the house you're living in? Is there anything you would like to change about your house? Computers Do you use computers often? Do you think learning a computer skill is necessary? What computer skill would you like to learn in the future? Music Do you like music? When do you usually listen to music? What kind of music did you like when you were younger? Part 2: Describe one of your best friends. You should say: How you met What he/she is like Wh...