IELTS Reading - Sentence Completion

Hey all! Now it is time for possibly the very hardest question type on the IELTS exam - Sentence Completion.

There are TWO versions of sentence completion, and one of those two can seem impossibly difficult. But don't worry, with practice, you will get the hang of it!

Today we are going to tart of with two "Sentence Completion" style activities.

A) Sentence Completion 01

B) Sentence Completion 02

IELTS Reading - Labeling a Diagram

Labeling a diagram can be pretty tough, so we thought it was high time for a little practice!

Here are some activities where you have to first read a text, then label a diagram, using information from the text!

A) Labeling a Diagram 01

B) Labeling a Diagram 02

C) Labeling a Diagram 03

Listening - Moon Landing

Time for some more Six Minute English!

Today we get to learn a little bit about the Moon Landing.

Download today's activity!

Listening - Mobile Phones

Time for some Six Minute English!

Today you will listen to a talk about Mobile Phones. After listening, complete the activity!

Six Minute English - Mobile Phones

Speaking - Comparing and Contrasting

How do we compare things that are similar? How do we contrast things that are different?

Today we will practice the art of comparing a contrasting, a vital skill required for success in the IELTS Speaking exam.

So, without further adieu, let's get started!

Please download the activity.

Speaking - Talking About Technology

Today you will need to find a partner.

Your task is to do a video recording with your partner, where you each take turns attempting an IELTS Speaking Part 2 task. The subject is technology.

Please download the activity and begin!

Reading - Finding Details

Today were are going to be reading about technology, and looking for specific details from each text. All the questions are IELTS style, but focused on specific information. Here are your assignments!

1) Finding Details 01

2) Finding Details 02

Indispensable (To Me)

What technology would you say you just can't live without?

Today I want you to do the following:

A) Find three pictures, showing specific gadgets or technology you use everyday. These should be important to you.

B) Do a screen recording, where you show the pictures and talk about why each item is so important to you.

Here is an example by another student!

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TECHNOLOGY

Are you a technophile or a technophobe?

Meaning of technophobe:
technophobe [ˈtɛknəʊˌfəʊb]

n

1. (Sociology) someone who fears the effects of technological development on society and the environment

2. someone who is afraid of using technological devices, such as computers....

A segment of the population that tends to be the most technophobe, is completely lost on the masters of the information society. ..."

So, gentlemen being technophile is the solution. Read the text : "In the palm of your hand" given on page 31 of your IELTS Course book and complete the tasks for your homework.

Listening - Cyber Crime

Today we are going to listen to a conversation with an FBI agent who will talk about the subject of "Cyber Crime". Here is what you have to do!

A) Download the activity files.

B) Open to the .mp3 and listen to the conversation.

C) Complete the vocabulary activity.

D) Complete the main activity, which includes IELTS formatted questions.

IELTS Speaking - Making Notes

Hello!

Today we will practice "taking notes" for the IELTS Speaking Exam - Part 2.

Please download this Keynote file, and get started!

IELTS Speaking - Conversation Practice

Conversation practice time!

Today I want you to find a partner, and at least one of you must have a laptop.

Using iMovie or Quicktime, you are going to record you and your partner having a conversation. One of you will ask questions, and one of you will answer. Then you will switch!

Download this activity, and decide who is going to ask what questions. Then begin!

IELTS Speaking - Part 2 Practice

Hello! The IELTS exam is coming ever closer, so now it is time to focus on our core skills. Today we will practice the 2nd part of the IELTS speaking exam.

Here is what you will do:

A) Download this activity, and follow the instructions inside.

B) Make sure you hand it in!

*Today we are using MS Word's "Notebook" layout. This allows us to add "Audio Notes" to our assignments. This might be new for some of you, so don;t be afraid to ask for help.

New Year's Recollections

Good morning Grade 12! I hope you had a great holiday and a Happy New Year.

Let's start things off with something fun.

You assignment is to do a screen recording, where you:

A) Go to this website

B) Watch the slideshow and comment on the pictures. You need to read the caption, and tell me a few things about what is happening in the picture, or where it is taking place.

C) Remember to "Save As" iPod format before handing it in!