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TODAYS LESSON

IELTS vocabulary: Wordlist 1


IELTS reading: table completion
IELTS Objective 5 Pronunciation: sentence stress
Lesson 1 IELTS speaking part 1
IELTS listening
IELTS writing Task 2

THE CLA ENGLISH TEACHERS You need this book


Complete IELTS Bands 4-5
student book with answers
Maria Jack and CD ROM
Ian Lister
Available at Politecnico di Torino
Mary McIntosh
bookshops
Margaret Pate You will use it in every lesson
Marta Serrano Use it to do written homework
You can do extra work on the CD
ROM

Complete IELTS Listening tracks IELTS VOCABULARY


On your Politecnico di Torino
home page

Lingua inglese

Materiale propedeutico

IELTS Objective 5
IELTS VOCABULARY IELTS VOCABULARY

IELTS Objective 5 course : Vocabulary for IELTS Vocabulary Training: passive and active vocabulary

Every Objective 5 lesson has an IELTS vocabulary Vocabulary is essential for IELTS:
section. The words come from the unit Word lists at the
back of your book p. 132-141. Passive vocabulary: words you recognise but dont
use - helps your reading and listening
In this part of the lesson you will learn and use new
words that are useful for the exam.

Active vocabulary: words you use for writing and


REMEMBER! 25% of your speaking.
Writing and Speaking mark is based
on vocabulary.

IELTS VOCABULARY IELTS VOCABULARY

Unit 1 Wordlist. Note the words you already know. Learn new vocabulary: which words are NEW to you?
crime rate landscape
access crime rate status landscape environment rank
conclude environment resources rank outcome
impact ignore reputation outcome feature local
consume feature reaction local grow up conduct research
culture grow up influence conduct research income
diverse income surround short of

Wordlist Unit 1 p 132

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IELTS VOCABULARY IELTS VOCABULARY

Learn new vocabulary: using definitions Learn new vocabulary: using definitions
landscape n [ C ] (11) the appearance of an area of
crime rate n [ C ] (8) the amount of crime that happens land, especially in the countryside
in a place or during a period of time

environment n [ C ] (9) the situation that you live or work


in, and how it influences how you feel
conduct research vp [ C ] (9) to study a subject to find
feature n [ C ] (16) a quality or important part of information about it
something
rank v [ T ] (11) to give someone or something a position
income n [ C, U ] (11) money that you earn by working, in a list which shows them in order of importance or
investing or producing goods quality
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IELTS VOCABULARY IELTS VOCABULARY

Learn new vocabulary: using definitions


Life in Costa Rica
local n [ C ] (9) someone who lives in the area you are .

talking about

outcome n (11) the final result of an activity or process

grow up pv (11) to become older or an adult

IELTS VOCABULARY IELTS VOCABULARY

Life in Costa Rica Life in Costa Rica


Its . is very low in
Children who . in Costa comparison to other Latin
landscape rank
Rica are surrounded by some of American countries , and it
feature the most beautiful in environment actually lower than the
the world with diverse natural USA in statistics for car theft.
grow up . Costa Rica is a mid- crime rate
Perhaps this is one reason why
country where most many people seeking a new
income
citizens can satisfy their basic in which to live,
needs. choose to move there.

IELTS VOCABULARY IELTS VOCABULARY

Life in Costa Rica Vocabulary training : COMPLETE IELTS wordlists


.
.Well over 90% of Costa Ricas 1. Identify vocabulary you already ..
conduct
energy supply comes from renewable 2. Focus on words that are . to you
research sources. But does this "greenness" 3. the definition
have the . of making Costa 4. Note which syllable is .
local 5. Note word (noun, verb etc)
Ricans happier?.................. in its
capital, San Jos, seem to think so, 6. Learn the new words as ...........vocabulary
outcome
and statisticians have
which shows study know active stressed type new
Costa Ricans have a high life
expectancy - 78.5 years.
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IELTS READING
Which city?
IELTS READING
Amsterdam Shanghai New York Dubai
Rio di Janeiro Sydney

IELTS READING

Discuss which features of city life you think IELTS READING


are positive or negative and say why.

friendly inhabitants
Page 8, 9
fast public transport
Exercise 3
crowded streets

a high crime rate

people in a hurry

a relaxed lifestyle

IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES IELTS READING

SCANNING THE TEXT Scan the passage on p 9. Find out:

Scanning is a method of Which four cities are mentioned?


reading quickly for specific information

This means that you dont have to read all of Which is the friendliest city?
the words to find out what you need to know

Which paragraph(s) did you find


the answers in?
IELTS READING IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES

Read the passage on p 9 again. READING THE TEXT


Find similar phrases for 4 of the aspects listed below.
Think! Which paragraphs do you need to read?
friendly inhabitants REMEMBER!
fast public transport
In the IELTS exam, you may not need to
crowded streets read ALL the paragraphs in a passage
a high crime rate
people in a hurry
a relaxed lifestyle

IELTS READING

IELTS READING P. 9, Ex. 5 - FINDING SYNONYMS

Match the words and phrases 1 - 6 with the words and


phrases in italics in the passage.
Page 9
Exercise 5
1. inhabitants
2. lifestyle
3. dont have so much
4. has a reputation for
5. have little
6. dont pay attention to

IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES

FINDING SYNONYMS IN READING TEXTS


IELTS READING

Page 9
REMEMBER! Exercise 6
In the IELTS exam, you will need to find
synonyms to answer some of the
reading questions
IELTS READING IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES

Read the exam advice on p. 9, Ex. 6.


Question Type - Table Completion
Now complete the table.
Choose ONE word from the passage for each answer.
Study the table carefully
Find words in the passage with similar
1. More...lifestyle meanings to the words near the gaps in
2. People dont have so much .. the table
3. Has reputation for .. In the passage read around these
4. People have little .. words and copy the appropriate
5. People dont pay attention to word(s) exactly into the table

IELTS READING

IELTS Reading : More help


IELTS PRONUNCIATION
If you found the reading exercises difficult, do
Unit 1 Reading Exercise 1,2 on the CD-Rom

IELTS PRONUNCIATION IELTS PRONUNCIATION

Sentence stress
Page 13 - Sentence stress
We normally stress the main
information in a sentence.
When we answer a question, we
usually stress the words which
give the answer, or give new
information.
IELTS PRONUNCIATION
IELTS PRONUNCIATION Which words do you think Hanan will stress?

Examiner: Can you tell me what you do? Do you work,


Page 13
or are you a student?
Exercise 1
Hanan: Yes, Im a student. Im studying medicine
because I want to be a doctor.
Examiner: And where do you come from?

Hanan: I come from Muttrah in Oman.


Students Hanan and Kwan

IELTS PRONUNCIATION IELTS PRONUNCIATION

Now listen and check Which words do you think Kwan will stress?
Examiner: Can you tell me what you do? Do you work,
Examiner: Can you tell me what you do? Do you work,
or are you a student?
or are you a student?
Hanan: Yes, Im a student. Im studying medicine Kwan: Im a student. Im studying economics at
because I want to be a doctor. Chonju University at the moment.
Examiner: And where do you come from? Examiner: And where do you come from?
Hanan: I come from Muttrah in Oman. Kwan: I come from a small village near Chonju in
Korea.
REMEMBER! In English stressed
syllables/words are said longer, louder and
at a higher pitch.

IELTS PRONUNCIATION IELTS PRONUNCIATION

Now listen and check Work with a partner. Say the dialogue. Take turns to
be the examiner and the student.
Examiner: Can you tell me what you do? Do you work, Examiner: Can you tell me what you do? Do you work,
or are you a student? or are you a student?
Kwan: Im a student. Im studying economics at Student: Yes, student.
Chonju University at the moment. Architecture / Engineering
Examiner: And where do you come from? Politecnico di Torino
architect / engineer.
Kwan: I come from a small village near Chonju in
Korea. Examiner: And where do you come from?

Student: (town / country)


IELTS PRONUNCIATION IELTS Pronunciation

Remember Pronunciation : More help


If you found sentence stress difficult, do
In the IELTS Speaking
module the examiner Unit 1 Speaking Exercise 1 on the CD-Rom
will evaluate how
comprehensible your
pronunciation is.

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tr ess
ce s
se nten
Use

IELTS SPEAKING
IELTS SPEAKING
The IELTS Speaking module has 3 parts.
In Part 1 the examiner will ask you about
familiar topics, such as work, hobbies,
interests, places you know etc.

For more information, see page 108 in your


coursebook.

IELTS SPEAKING
a tiny flat
Think about your answer to these
Speaking Part 1 questions

Where do you live?


Can you describe your city / village to me?
a tall apartment block a busy main road

IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES


a large industrial city
Using adjectives in IELTS Speaking

REMEMBER!
In the IELTS speaking exam, you will get
a better score if you use adjectives

IELTS SPEAKING IELTS SPEAKING

Talk in pairs Possible answers


choose the best answer and say why.
Where do you live?
1. Turin
2. I live in Turin.
3. I live in a large industrial city called Turin.
Where do you live?
Can you describe your city / village to me?
REMEMBER! Dont answer questions
with just 1 or 2 words - use longer
sentences
IELTS SPEAKING

Possible answers (continued)


IELTS SPEAKING
choose the best answer and say why.
Can you describe your city / village to me?
1. Its nice.
Page 13
2. Its gots lots of monuments. Speaking - Exercise 3
3. Its a historical town with a medieval centre, which
has a famous cathedral. A lot of tourists come in the
summer for the jazz festival.

REMEMBER! Give extra information in


your answer when you can

IELTS SPEAKING p. 13 Speaking - Ex. 3 IELTS SPEAKING

Listen and write which phrases (1-8) Hanan (H) and


IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions. Kwan (K) use in their answers.
Put the words in order.
1. Another good thing is
1. you about area do like live where the What you? 2. I enjoy
3. I really dislike
4. I really like

2. you area do in like not things What your? 5. is something I dont like
6. Im not very keen on
7. I find very enjoyable
8. I find unpleasant

IELTS SPEAKING IELTS SPEAKING

Complete the answer with the phrases below. Complete the answer with the phrases below.

I ___ the traffic very 1. Another good thing is 1. Another good thing is
I ___ walking in the
________ and I _____
2. I enjoy mountains ______ 2. I enjoy
_____ the noise of
3. I really dislike _________ and 3. I really dislike
cars and lorries. Im
4. I really like _________________ 4. I really like
also ______________
the people, because
the hot weather and 5. is something I dont like 5. is something I dont like
theyre very friendly
the hot wind from the 6. Im not very keen on 6. Im not very keen on
and generous.
desert ____________ 7. I find very enjoyable 7. I find very enjoyable
_______. 8. I find unpleasant 8. I find unpleasant
IELTS SPEAKING IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES
Talk in pairs. Use some
of the phrases and Questions with the verb like in IELTS Speaking Part 1
sentence stress.
What do you like about your area? I enjoy walking
1. Tell me about the area where you live.
in the mountains.
2. What things in your town or city do you not like?
What would you like to change? Id like to have
3. What things would you like to change in your
more parks in my neighbourhood.
town or city? Why?

Another good thing is / I enjoy / I really dislike / I


REMEMBER!
really like / is something I dont like / Im not very
keen on / I find very enjoyable / I find unpleasant Listen carefully to questions with like, answer
with the correct grammar: like/enjoy +
gerund, would like + to + infinitive

IELTS SPEAKING IELTS SPEAKING

Remember Speaking Part 1 : More help


For more practice, do
In the IELTS Speaking
module the examiner Unit 1 Speaking Exercise 2 on the CD-Rom
will evaluate how
varied and appropriate
your language is.

ses
fu l phra
use n!
n the io
Lear his sect
m t
fro

IELTS LISTENING
IELTS LISTENING The IELTS Listening module has 4 parts. In
Listening Section 1 you hear a conversation on a
social topic - e.g. someone booking a hotel room.

You will hear names and numbers (dates, prices,


telephone numbers, time etc.)
Spelling is important!

REMEMBER! Listening Section 1 is the


easiest, so try to get as many correct
answers as possible
For more information, see page 7
in your coursebook.
IELTS LISTENING
IELTS LISTENING Listen: are the words and numbers correct or incorrect?

1. Romney 5. Fawcett

Page 10 2. Cairns 6. 15 cents


Exercise 1
3. Bragg 7. 0726 05791

4. Jeckyll 8. 30 Lower Road

IELTS LISTENING
IELTS LISTENING
Spell these words and read these numbers

1. 3. 5. 7.
Page 10
Bracken Jeremy Vernon 01950
Exercise 2 674236
2. 4. 6. 8.
Gower Pollard 17 31st

IELTS EXAM TECHNIQUES


IELTS LISTENING
Question Type - Form Completion

Study the form carefully


Page 10
How many words/numbers can
Exercise 5
you use?
Think what kind of information
you need to answer: a date? a
name?
Write the answer you hear
Dubai Palm Apartments IELTS LISTENING IELTS LISTENING
Write no more than TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
Enquiry taken by: Amanda
Listening : More help
Name: 1.. If you found the listening exercises difficult, do
Address: 37, 2. , Vienna
Unit 1 Listening Exercise 1,2 on the CD-Rom
Telephone number: 3. .
Number of people: four
Starting date: 4January
Length of stay: 5.
Price per stay: maximum 6 . Euros
Other requirements:
- fully equipped 7. - view of 8 ..
- air conditioning must be 9
10 - .. for car

IELTS WRITING IELTS WRITING

Summarise the ?formal


TASK Minimum ?information
1 150? ? minutes
20 given in a table,
words graph, chart,
diagram or map
Essay: ?formal
TASK Minimum 40
? minutes
presenting and
2 ?
250 justifying
words ?opinions
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IELTS WRITING IELTS WRITING

Four areas are evaluated in both tasks: Four areas are evaluated in both tasks:

CONTENT ORGANISATION CONTENT


= the answer responds to the question
VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
Each area is evaluated equally (25%).
However, in the final calculation,
Task 1 = 1/3 and Task 2 = 2/3
of your total Writing score.

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IELTS WRITING IELTS WRITING

Four areas are evaluated in both tasks: Four areas are evaluated in both tasks:

ORGANISATION VOCABULARY
= coherent structure and clear paragraphs = appropriate and varied
words and expressions

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IELTS WRITING
IELTS WRITING
Four areas are evaluated in both tasks:

GRAMMAR
= correct use of structures and tenses Page 24
Exercise 1

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IELTS WRITING IELTS WRITING

Writing task 2 p.24, ex.1: Look at the Writing task and decide if
the statements are true (T) or false (F)
Write about the following topic:
In this essay you must
In many parts of the world, families were larger in the 1. write about the past.
past because people had more children. 2. discuss whether families were larger in the past.
Do you think there were more advantages or 3. compare families today with families in the past.
disadvantages to being part of a large family in the past? 4. write about the advantages and disadvantages of
having a lot of people in the family in the past.
Give reasons for your answer and include
5. give your opinions and explain why.
any relevant examples from your own
6. write 250 words or more.
knowledge and experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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IELTS WRITING
IELTS WRITING p.24, ex.2: Read the sample answer and
answer these questions:

Page 24
Exercise 2

1924

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IELTS WRITING
IELTS WRITING p.24-25, ex. 3: Read the sample answer
again and complete the essay plan by
writing phrases a-h in gaps 1-8.
Page 24 - 25
a attention
Exercise 3 b didnt work
c different experience
d helped in house
e looked after younger kids
f learned social skills
g lonely
h support and help
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IELTS WRITING IELTS WRITING

p.24-25, ex. 3: ANSWERS p.24-25, ex. 3 continued

Para.1: Introduction: families smaller, so (1) ___________. Para.3: Disadvantages:


Para.2: Advantages: One parent (5)__________ - less money
played, so (2) __________ Less money for kids education
(3)_____________, so more responsible Less (6)______________ for each child
grandparents (4)__________________
a attention e looked after younger kids
a attention e looked after younger kids b didnt work f learned social skills
b didnt work f learned social skills c different experience g lonely
c different experience g lonely d helped in house h support and help
d helped in house h support and help
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IELTS WRITING

p.24-25, ex. 3 continued


IELTS WRITING
Para.4: My opinion: more advantages because
Family gave (7) _____________
Page 25
People never (8)______________
Exercise 4
a attention e looked after younger kids
b didnt work f learned social skills
c different experience g lonely
d helped in house h support and help

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IELTS WRITING
IELTS WRITING also, and, but, however

1. Which of these words can be used to begin


Page 25 sentences?

Exercise 5

2. Which words join two sentences?

See Language Reference p.121


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IELTS WRITING
IELTS WRITING p.25, ex.6.1. Look at para.1 of the sample
answer and answer these questions:
a. How many sentences does it have?
Page 25
b. Which sentence says how the world has changed?
Exercise 6 c. Which sentence says what the writer is going to talk
about in the rest of the essay?
d. Does the writer repeat the words from the Writing task
in Paragraph 1exactly? Why/why not?
e. What word does s/he use which means large?
f. What phrase does s/he use which means part of?

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IELTS WRITING IELTS WRITING

p.25, ex.6.2. Read the sentences which p.25, ex.6. 3. Find three phrases in the
begin paragraphs. 2, 3 & 4. What is their function? essay which mean In my opinion

Para.2: I believe there were three main benefits.


Para.3: I think many of the disadvantages were
financial.
Para.4: In my opinion, the advantages of large families
were greater than the disadvantages.

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GRAMMAR IELTS WRITING

Review the PAST SIMPLE. Page 25


See Key Grammar p.21 Exercise 7
and
Language Reference p. 121

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IELTS WRITING IELTS WRITING

p.25, ex.7: Writing task 2 p.25, ex.7: Read the Writing task and
In the past, most people lived in small villages where 1. underline the key ideas in the task.
everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in
large cities where they only know a few people in their area. In the past, most people lived in small villages where
What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in
of living in a small community? large cities where they only know a few people in their area.
What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages
Give reasons for your answer and include
of living in a small community?
any relevant examples from your own
knowledge and experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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IELTS WRITING IELTS WRITING

p.25, ex.7: Read the Writing task and p.25, ex.7: Read the Writing task and

2. make a list of advantages and disadvantages. 3. decide which is better: living in a large city or a
small community?
In the past, most people lived in small villages where
everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in In the past, most people lived in small villages where
large cities where they only know a few people in their area. everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in
What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages large cities where they only know a few people in their area.
of living in a small community? What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages
of living in a small community?

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IELTS WRITING
IELTS WRITING
p.25, ex.8: Write a plan for your essay using
ideas from ex.7.
Page 25 1. Use the plan in Ex.3 p. 24 to help you.
Exercise 8 2. Decide how many paragraphs you need
and what you will say in each paragraph.

Para.1: Introduction:
Para.2: Advantages:
Para.3: Disadvantages:
Para.4: My opinion:
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Do an IELTS Writing Task 2 Dont forget your book


at home
Complete IELTS Bands 4-5
P.25, ex.9 from the book
student book with answers
Refer to your answers to ex.7 & 8, p.25. and CD ROM
Start your paragraphs with a short introductory
sentence (see sample answer p.24)
Available at Politecnico di
Use also, and, but and however.
Torino bookshops
Use I think, I believe, In my opinion, In my view
Bring it to every E3 lesson and
You can meet an English teacher at CLA to correct
do written homework and CD
your Task 2 during Ricevimento hours (see CLA web page). ROM homework

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Do these exercises at home
Reading
Note Completion ex 2,3,4; p 11
Vocabulary
Page 12 ex 2
Learn Word List U1 p 132 and the words
from todays lesson
Grammar
Study Language Reference
p. 120-122
Grammar: 1, 2, 3
Listening: 1, 2
Speaking:1, 2 from the CD Rom

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