IELTS :: English test ::
Apr 14th 2008, 11:03 am
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Re: IELTS :: English test ::
The logic of the T/F/NG is relatively straight forward. You only need to relate that to the text and not overthink it. If the text, for example, is about smoking ban in public places 
and there is not a word in there about, say, second hand smoke being harmful - then a question about second hand smoking relative to this text will be NG. As a guide, never rely on the common knowledge when answering this type of questions.
NJ
and there is not a word in there about, say, second hand smoke being harmful - then a question about second hand smoking relative to this text will be NG. As a guide, never rely on the common knowledge when answering this type of questions.NJ
At times I understand the logic of it... but I gues i am applying a critique approach to the question... sth which I do at my course...and I feel that's completely cnfusing me...
I should approach the question in a simple thinking mode.
Cheers
Apr 14th 2008, 1:58 pm
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Re: IELTS :: English test ::
I've done it!!!
L-9, R-7, W-7.5, S-9!!
YESsssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!
L-9, R-7, W-7.5, S-9!!
YESsssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apr 14th 2008, 6:11 pm
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Re: IELTS :: English test ::
I'm so excited - another hurdle out of the way - got my results this morning and have passed my IELTS with an overall 8.5, 8.5 for reading, writing and listening and 9 for speaking (but then I never shut up anyway).
Apologies to those who haven't passed - I really feel for you, its so frustrating having to go through this - but keep going, its a fantastic feeling when you get that certificate with the magic numbers on it!
Glen Matchett my book is on its way to you! Good Luck.
Apologies to those who haven't passed - I really feel for you, its so frustrating having to go through this - but keep going, its a fantastic feeling when you get that certificate with the magic numbers on it!
Glen Matchett my book is on its way to you! Good Luck.
Well done to you both
Apr 14th 2008, 7:33 pm
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Re: IELTS :: English test ::
Well done!
I've got mine on Sat - fingers crossed I can join your group!
I've got mine on Sat - fingers crossed I can join your group!
Apr 14th 2008, 7:53 pm
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May 24th 2008, 10:05 am
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I am very happy, and would like to say a special thank you to Nige and Mary for all their kind words when I was in my lows.
Summer
May 24th 2008, 10:12 am
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Re: IELTS :: English test ::
Just to let all of you guys know that I re-sat the IELTS on 10 May after failing the March one with the reading part, and today received the results which stated I PASSED
I am very happy, and would like to say a special thank you to Nige and Mary for all their kind words when I was in my lows.
Summer
I am very happy, and would like to say a special thank you to Nige and Mary for all their kind words when I was in my lows.
Summer
May 24th 2008, 10:15 am
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May 24th 2008, 10:30 am
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Thanks a lot...
oh god... I seriously couldn't open the envelope this morning. And yes you are absolutely right it feels GREAT in capital letters.
I am off to the pub for a drink once I finish studying for my exam (doing a postgraduate course)
oh god... I seriously couldn't open the envelope this morning. And yes you are absolutely right it feels GREAT in capital letters.
I am off to the pub for a drink once I finish studying for my exam (doing a postgraduate course)
May 24th 2008, 10:33 am
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May 24th 2008, 10:37 am
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Yeah, just like school exams, in fact worst because...for me it feels even better, coz english is not my first language, but I am the main applicant....( husband & kids have english as their native language,)
May 24th 2008, 11:09 am
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Re: IELTS :: English test ::
Wooohooo!!!
Just opened the envelope and I got 9.0 in all!
I can't believe it, I was very worried about my writing because I didn't even finish, I was stopped before my conclusion!
Well done to all that passed...let's go down the pub
Just opened the envelope and I got 9.0 in all!
I can't believe it, I was very worried about my writing because I didn't even finish, I was stopped before my conclusion!
Well done to all that passed...let's go down the pub
May 24th 2008, 11:13 am
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Well done, a drink in the pub is well deserved.