CONTENTS I N T R O D U C T I O N Page How to Use This Book 4
What is IELTS? 5- 10
-An Overview 5
- The IELTS Academic Module Sub-tests 6 - 7
- Myths and Truths about IELTS 8 - 9
- Some Interesting World Wide WebSites for Teachers and Students 10
101 HELPFUL HINTS Using the Hints 11
IELTS Test - Basic Hints (1 - 15) 12 - 19
Listening Test Hints (16 - 36) 20-31
Reading Test Hints (37 - 58) 32 - 46
Writing Test Hints (59 - 82) 47 - 73
- A Basic Understanding 47 - 54
-Writing Task 1 55 - 61
- Sentence Construction 62 - 63
- Writing Task 2 64 - 73
Speaking Test Hints (83 - 101) 74 - 83
Notes 84
PRACTICE TESTS How to Take the Practice Tests 85
Practice Test One 86 - 106
- Practice Listening Test One 86 - 92
- Practice Reading Test One 93 - 103
- Practice Writing Test One 104
- Practice Speaking Test One 105 - 106
Practice Test Two 107 - 126
- Practice Listening Test Two 107- 112
- Practice Reading Test Two 113- 123
- Practice Writing Test Two 124
- Practice Speaking Test Two 125 - 126
Practice Test Three 127 - 137
- Practice Reading Test Three 127 - 136
- Practice Writing Test Three 137
Practice Test Four 138 - 150
- Practice Reading Test Four 138 - 149
- Practice Writing Test Four 150
APPENDICES Appendix 1 - Speaking Test Practice Game 151 - 152
Appendix 2 - Tapescripts 153- 159
Appendix 3 - Answer Keys 160-161
Appendix 4 - Score Interpreter 162
Appendix 5 - Answer Sheets 163- 165
Appendix 6 - Model Answers to Writing Tests 166- 169
Appendix 7 - Adams & Austen Press WebSite and Publications 170
Appendix 8 - Further Reading List 171
Appendix 9 - Glossary 172 - 174
INDEX Index to 101 Helpful Hints 175 - 176
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