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Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you prefer to send e-mails or letters?
– Do you prefer to send e-mails or texts?
– What transport do you use for daily travel?
– Why is that?
– How did you travel to school as a child?
– Why did you do it?

Cue Card

Talk about a method such as exercises or diet that you use to stay healthy. Please say

– What is it?
– When and where do you do it?
– Why do you think it is good?

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Discussion

– Why do you think that method is useful to keep well?
– Do you think people have time to consider their health?
– Do you think schools play an important role in changing students’ attitude to health?
– Why is it so?
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#vocabulary
#phrasal_verbs

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💎Phrasal verbs:

🔸call after
Give a child the same name as someone else.
"His name is Charles. He's called after his grandfather."
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🔸call at
Stop at a place briefly (harbour, port, station...)
"The train calls at Newbridge and Glenville on the way to the capital."

🔸call back
Return a phone call.
"I'll call you back as soon as possible."
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🔸call for
Go somewhere to get someone.
"I'll call for you at 8 o'clock. Make sure you're ready!"

Demand that something be done.
"The opposition has called for an investigation into the misuse of public funds."

Be required or necessary.
"The job calls for excellent computer skills."

Be an appropriate occasion for something.
"The happy announcement calls for champagne."
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🔸call forth
Produce a reaction or result; evoke.
"The politician's statement called forth a hostile reaction from the crowd."
"That song calls forth sad memories."

🔸call in
Make a telephone call to a place.
"Caroline called in to say that her plane had been delayed and that she would arrive late."

Ask someone to come and do a job.
"The dishwasher has stopped working. I don't know whether to call in an electrician or a plumber."

🔸call in (on)
Stop and pay a visit to someone.
"I'm going to call in on my parents on my way home from work this evening."

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🔵چند کالوکیشین مفید برای کلمه پرکاربرد
👉number

⚪️large number
⚪️small number
⚪️increasing number
⚪️growing number
⚪️limited number
⚪️total number
⚪️increased number
⚪️significant number
⚪️great number
⚪️considerable number
⚪️substantial number
⚪️high number

⚛ مناسب رایتینگ تسک یک آکادمیک و اسپیکینگ


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Written time: 45 mins
Number of words: approximately 300


As the first and second industries of entertainment, both movies and video games, the content of which might be aggressive, have become famous amongst individuals. Therefore, some are of opinion that they have adverse effects on society, so they should be prohibited. On the contrary, there are some who hold this view that not only are they safe, but also helpful for users to stay relaxed. In this essay, I try to unpack both opinions and share my own comments, as well as draw a conclusion for this dichotomy.

According to some proponents, action movies and games cause gamers to behave both destructively and detrimentally. They assume that the themes of them allow children and teenagers to pick up a bad behavior and act up, which is degenerative and even truculent. As an example, Rockstar studio is a pioneer in the industry of games and each period of time it releases a game in which bad language, violation of law, and nudity are vastly used such as GTA, Grand Theft Auto. When gamers drown themselves playing such a game, they assimilate themselves in the rules of the game in a way that they see no restrictions in taking law into their hands and use their own judgment to proceed and conduct many illegal activities. Furthermore, possibly they are highly likely to even do a felony knowing that there is no punishment for the infringement of law. As a result, they may perform the exact perception in the real life resulting in mayhem and uncontrollable events.

Despite this, the advocates of these growing industries hold an opposite stance. They believe that computer games and cinema, whether violent or drama, all can provide a time users feel relaxed and stay away from their hectic life. A recent body of research, conducted by Colorado University in 2009, announced that films and games heavily contribute to the growth of dopamine level, feel-good hormones, in individuals body if played regularly, as an example. Hence, they both feel contended and entertained simultaneously.

Nevertheless, I, as a huge fan of both aforementioned industries, would like to impart my experience that these activities could be both enjoyable provided that other social activities such as shopping, eating out, doing exercises, and meeting friends take place. Not only this, the balance one creates between them consolidates and leads users to be a socialized person who are obedient and totally aware of the difference between real and virtual worlds.

To wrap up, as a dichotomy, from some proponents' point of view, movies and computer games trigger serious repercussions for a community, some prop these industries up and say they are only used to ameliorate individuals in their pass time. However, I opine that they are not deleterious as long as other activities are set in motion.

Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. Other people, however, say they are just harmless and help people to relax.

Discuss both these points of view and give your own opinion.

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Many governments think economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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Answer:
There are different views about what should be the utmost priority of government to paves the way of development. While it is argued that financial advancement is crucial to consider; nonetheless, insignificant number of people contend this notion and think that other aspects are equally imperative in the essence of significance. Both arguments will be discussed following a rational conclusion including my opinion.

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Generally, it is paramount to set economic development as a principle for progression of a country. This is because it will enhance job prospects and thus a country will curb poverty. As government will invest more money to domestic industry like agriculture and garments factory, not only will it encourage local entrepreneurs but also international or multinational companies to spend in that country’s economy, which in turn will create more avenues of work for its inhabitants that ultimately boost the succesful buildup of other sectors by spending the additional revenues. Thus,it is evident why government ought to focus on economy.

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Having said that, it is also incumbent for a nation to contemplate in other progress indicators is thought by some people. Since all aspects are inextricably linked to each other, it is pressing matter for a state to target it’s infrastructure like education, communication and security if they intend to provide a world class quality of living, which defines country’s extension of development. If a country ensures better education and accessible communication , it will yield more skilled workforce who might get more time to assist in building an comprehensive economy instead of being stagnant in traffic congestion.

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To conclude, although it seems momentous to focus on solely economic enforcement ,which is integral part of nation’s finance, I believe that other aspects like standard education and improved communication system will amplify development in total because one sector is not mutually exclusive of others.


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❇️Comments/Feedback:
If the number of people is “insignificant” what is the point of examining their viewpoint? TA – it’s very good writing . BUT – where are the “relevant examples” & how do you reach your conclusion? Your opinion comes as a sudden surprise to the reader// CC – excellent cohesion. Perhaps carrier nouns would help. Do you think a couple of your sentences are rather long?// LR – there is plenty of collocation and some less common, but appropriate lexis. But I’m not sure what you mean by “standard education ” & I have no idea why you chose to use “stagnant”// G – 5 (possibly 6) article slips so that has to limit the band. “it is also incumbent for a nation to contemplate in other progress indicators is thought by some people”???

So, I’d say:
//TA – 6 ( a bit strict?)
//CC – 8 (very slightly generous?)
//LR – 8
// G – 7
//Overall = 7.0. (a very strong 7.0).

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✅Phrasal verb with TAKE

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📚Take after

Jane is very short – she takes after her grandmother.

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📚Take along

She took her sister along to the hospital.

Take me along.

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📚Take apart

He spent two days taking his car apart.

The director will take her excuses apart.

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📚Take aside

It was a serious question and she decided to take him aside in order not to involve others in the discussion.
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📚Take away

He was taken away to prison.
Take 10 away from 100.

You can take our plates away.

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#common#mistakes
#wrong #preposition
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❇️1.Afraid of, not from:
❌ I am afraid from the thunder
✅I am afraid of the thunder
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❇️2.Careful of, with or about, not for.
❌ David very careful for his health.
✅David is very careful of/about his health.
✅ You should be careful with your money.
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❇️3.Take care of not ❌to:

❌He takes care to his money.
✅He takes care of his money.
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❇️4. Accuse of, not for.

❌She accused the man for stealing.
✅She accused the man of stealing.
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❇️5.Die of an illness, not from an illness.
❌Many people have died from malaria.
✅Many people have died of malaria.
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⚠️: People die of illness, of hunger, of thirst, of or from wounds; from overwork; by violence, by the sword, by pestilence; in battle; for a cause; through neglect; on the scaffold; at the stake.

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🔹How to ace a reading test

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In many ways, the reading test is more of a vocabulary test than a reading test. They will use synonyms and paraphrase sentences to test how wide your vocabulary is. To prepare for this I advise my students to do three things: read, note and review.

As mentioned in tip number 2, reading is the best way to improve your vocabulary. Memorising lists of words is not as effective as seeing words in context. When you see a new word you don’t understand, try to guess the meaning from context. This means that you try to guess the meaning based on the words and sentences around it. You will be expected to do this in the exam so it is a good idea to get practicing now. Only when you have done that should you check the meaning.
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Next, you should put all of your new words in a special IELTS vocabulary notebook. Record not only the meaning but also things like synonyms, antonyms, collocations, form, examples, pronunciation and pictures. You don’t have to record all of these things; just the ones that work for you. All our brains work differently so find out what helps you remember vocabulary and use it.
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Finally, there is no point in recording all this new vocabulary if you don’t review it. After putting all the effort into looking up the meaning and record everything in a notebook, it would be a waste of time if you don’t look at it regularly again. I advise students to look at new vocabulary one week after first studying, then two weeks later and finally a month later. Test yourself by covering up the meanings or try to think of a sentence.

By following these steps you will soon have a notebook full of words that you will remember and be able to use effectively in all sections of the IELTS test.

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چند نکته ی طلایی در آزمون reading:
 
1⃣ قانون synonym :

باید توجه داشته باشیم که آزمون آیلتس مثل کنکورهای ارشد و تافل PBT و ... هرگز مستقیما معنی یک کلمه را از شما پرسش نمی کند. بنابراین، باید آگاه باشیم که معمولا مترادف کلمات سوال، در متن وجود دارند که با یافتن آن ها می توانیم به اصل جواب پی ببریم. همواره کلماتی را در متن پیدا کنید که معنای مشابهی با کلمات داخل سوال دارند!

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2⃣ زیر اسامی خاص ( شهرها، اسم ها، و ... ) خط بکشید.

اگرچه گاهی می بینیم که شاگردانمان تقریبا زیر اکثر کلمات متن خط کشیده اند! و با این کار، خود را بیشتر سردرگم می کنند. لطفا تنها زیر اسامی خاص خط بکشید تا در صورت مشاهده ی آن ها در سوال، به راحتی بتوانید آن ها را در متن بیابید.

3⃣مستقیما به سراغ سوال اول بروید. همه ی متن و یا همه ی سوالات را نخوانید.
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گاهی در یکی از بخش های آزمون، شش یا هفت سوال پشت سر هم قرار گرفته اند. درست است که باید در ابتدا سوالات را مرور کنید اما زیاد به حافظه ی کوتاه مدت خودتان تکیه نکنید. یکی دو تای اول را بخوانید و سریعا به سراغ متن بروید و دنبال جواب بگردید. خواندن تمامی شش هفت سوال آن بخش تنها باعث سردرگمی شما می شود.
 
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4⃣ اکثر سوالات به ترتیب اند !

قدیم تر ها، به شاگردانمان می گفتیم که "همه " ی سوالات در آزمون ریدینگ به ترتیب اند. گاهی شاگردی ناقلا پیدا می شد که خلاف این را می یافت و از آن به بعد تصمیم گرفتم جای کلمه ی همه را با "اکثر" عوض کنم. بنابراین بدانید که این قانون حتمی و کلی است و شاید گاهی مثل همه ی قانون های دیگر، یک مورد مثال نقض هم یافت شود.
 
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5⃣ زمان بزرگترین دشمن شماست!

اگر به یک سوال سخت برخوردید، وسواس نداشته باشید و آن سوال را ول کنید و به سراغ سوال بعدی بروید.
 

6⃣ سوالاتی که دارای عدد یا اسامی خاص هستند راحت تر پاسخ داده
می شوند!
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همانطور که در نکته دوم قول دادید زیر اسامی خاص را خط بکشید و زیاد هم شلوغ کاری نکنید، اینجای کار، آن خط کشیدن ها به دادتان می رسد و به راحتی می توانید در زمان صرفه جویی کنید و به سوال پاسخ درست بدهید.


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#grammar

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❇️تفاوت بین...
➖The number of
➖A number of

👁‍🗨 توجه کنید که
بعد از the number of حتما از فعل مفرد استفاده نمایید.
اما بعد از A number of از فعل جمع استفاده شود.


🔵The number of students is increasing.
🔵A number of students are absent today.

👁‍🗨 نکته ی دیگر در ارتباط این دو عبارت این است که اسم استفاده شده بعد از هر دو باید بصورت جمع باشند.


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#relative_clauses
#who
#which
#that

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❇️RELATIVE CLAUSES

💢ما از ضمایر موصولی برای وصل کردن دو جمله به هم و یا دادن اطلاعات اضافی بهره می بریم.

⛔️برای انساها معمولا از WHO و برای اشیا از WHICH استفاده می کنیم...

I bought a new car➕ It is very fast.
👉 I bought a new car that is very fast.

She lives in New York ➕She likes living in New York.
👉 She lives in New York, which she likes.

I have a friend ➕ she is rich.
👉I have a friend who is rich.


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🔵🔴the good / great / best thing about

⭕️ از این عبارات معمولا برای بیان جنبه های مثبت استفاده می شود :

🔵The great thing about living in a city is that you can go shopping at almost any hour of the day or night. 

• Her wicked sense of humour was the best thing about her.

• The good thing about cycling is that you don't have to worry about getting stuck in a traffic jam. 

⭕️ این عبارت زیر نیز می تواند برای بیان نکته ی مثبت بسیار کارآمد باشد:

🔵the beauty of something is that

used when you want to emphasize that something has a very good or useful feature: 

• The beauty of the design is that it is so simple.

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🔵benefit

سود ، صرفه ، منفعت ، نفع ، استفاده

❇️noun [countable]

a feature of something that has a good effect on people's lives:

⚪️Regular exercise has many benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease.

⚪️Modern technology has brought great benefits to mankind.

⚪️There has been a great deal of research into the potential benefits of using genetically modified crops.


🔹have the benefit of something

eg: All the hotel rooms have the benefit of a balcony.

🔹get a benefit also gain/derive a benefit

eg: In this way, students will gain maximum benefit from their classes.

🔹enjoy the benefits

You’ll enjoy all the benefits of being a member.

🔹reap the benefits (=enjoy the advantages of something you have worked hard to get)

eg: He was looking forward to reaping the benefits of all his hard work.

🔹bring/provide benefits

eg: The new bridge has brought considerable benefits.

🔹something outweighs the benefits (=something is more important than the benefits)

eg: Make sure that the risks don’t outweigh the benefits.

▶️ADJECTIVES/NOUN + benefit

🔹a great/major/substantial benefit

eg;The new system will be a great benefit to the company.

🔹a real benefit

eg: To get some real benefit from the exercise, you should continue for at least half an hour.

🔹the full benefit of something

eg: They will have the full benefit of our facilities.

🔹economic/social/environmental etc benefits

eg: Tourism has brought considerable economic benefits to the island.

🔹health benefits

🔹mutual benefit (=something good for both people, companies etc involved)


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نکات:
🔺 44% یک عدد، اما 44 percent یک عدد و یک حرف است.
🔺حروف اضافه مانند in یا at نیز شمرده می‌شوند.
🔺در رایتینگ و ریدینگ:
55 = یک کلمه
9.30 a.m = یک کلمه
12.06.2016 = یک کلمه
در لیسنینگ:
55 = یک عدد
9.30 a.m = یک عدد
🔺تاریخ‌هایی که با عدد و حرف نوشته می‌شوند، یک کلمه و یک حرف شمرده می‌شوند. مانند 12th July

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طبق آنچه گفته شد، جمله زیر دارای 9 کلمه است.

The majority of energy was generated by electricity (55%)

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#effect

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لغت effect هم ‌در رایتینگ و سپیکینگ معمولا کاربرد زیادی در آزمون آیلتس پیدا می کند. زیرا، در برخی از سوالات از ما خواسته میشه که تاثیرات یک سری عوامل را چه از لحاظ منفی و‌چه مثبت توضیح دهیم.

در ادامه کالوکیشن های مهم که همراه با effect می آیند را برای شما آورده ایم.

✅Crippling/destructive/damaging effect

تاثیر مخرب

✅ culminative effect

تاثیر کلی

✅ To ease the effect of sth

عواقب/اثرات .... را کاهش دادن.

✅Ameliorate/cushion/lessen/minimize/reduce the effect of sth

اثر/تاثیر چیزی را کاستن

✅marginal/negligible/subtle effect

تاثیر ناچیز

✅lasting effects

تاثیرات ماندگار

✅knock-on effect

تاثیر نا مطلوب، پی آمدهای ناگوار

✅ yo-yo effect

نوسان، ترقی و تنزل

✅ undesirable effect

اثر نامطلوب

✅ permanent/lasting/ long term effect

تاثیر دایمی

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You should say:

Who were they?

When did it happen?

What did you do for the occasion and the visitor?

Explain how you felt about it?

Model Answer:

There are many occasion when visitors came to our home. But today I would like to talk about an occasion when some guests came from Canada and stayed at our home with us. They were my uncle and aunt who migrated to Canada three years ago. They belong to the same city Moga where we live. They have a very cordial relation with our family. They have two children a boy and a girl.

It was the time when I finished my graduation in 2003 and I was totally free from my studies. It was the month of March and they came here in search of a girl for their son. They had come only for two weeks. They have their own house and we suggested them to stay with us instead of living in their house because it was closed for a long time and it required cleanliness.

We reserve a room for them which have all the facilities like a double bed, sofa set, LCD TV, landline phone so that they had no problem and felt comfortable there. There was an attached washroom with that room for their facility. Moreover, my mother prepared different types of desserts every day for them. Because my mother already knows their likes and dislikes. We also took them to different places to watch for their recreation because of they fond of visiting places of interest.

We did all things for their comfort. I spent a lot of time with them. They revealed their experiences with me. They told me how did they struggle initially when they had migrated to Canada. They also told that life there is very hard. Jobs are difficult to find but the government of Canada provide all the facilities to the permanent residents. After two weeks they had gone back to Canada.

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