Term 1 Speaking Exam

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IELTS Writing - Task 2 Master Course

Do you want to learn the secrets of the task 2 essay? Do you want to write an amazing essay that will help you achieve the highest mark possible? Through this IELTS Writing Task 2 Master Course, you can.


Lesson 1 - Writing the Introduction

Lesson 2 - Writing the body paragraph.

Lesson 3 - Practicing body paragraphs.

Lesson 4 - Guided practice for a full essay.

Lesson 5 - Editing and rewriting.

Lesson 6 - Adding style to your writing.

Lesson 7 - Practicing style in writing.

IELTS Writing - Finding a Meaning of a Chart or Graph

In groups of three, please download this activity, (Chart and Graph 1) then define the groups, and develop an overview for the graph. You will be expected to present your answer to the class. Please submit individual copies, but be sure to write the names of your group members on your submission.

As individuals, please open this online activity,  (Chart and Graph 2) and define the groups and develop an overview for two sets of charts and graphs.

System-Wide Quiz Preparation

The system wide quizzes are coming up, and to help you prepare, I am going to post a bunch of resources here over the next day or so. I'll have videos, and links to a ton of stuff.

First, let's start practicing True, False, and Not Given questions.

When you're done that, watch the video below, then here are some more TFNG activities.

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IELTS Reading - TFNG - Self-Study 01
IELTS Reading - TFNG - Self-Study 02
IELTS Reading - TFNG - Self-Study 03
IELTS Reading - TFNG - Self-Study 04
IELTS Reading - TFNG - Self-Study 05

Focus on IELTS - Chapter 2 Activities

First up is Listening!

Listening 1

Listening 2

Please download these files, listen to the audio tracks, and complete the activities.

Next up is... Writing!

Writing 1

Task 1 Vocabulary 01

Task 1 Vocabulary 02

Task 1 Vocabulary 03

Task 1 Challenge

Now for some Speaking!

Speaking 03

Speaking 04

And finally...

It's time to challenge you at reading, as well as build up your Academic Vocabulary

Building Academic Vocabulary 01 (When you are finished, check your answers here)

Choosing Headings Pre-Quiz

How good are you at choosing headings?

Well, in preparation for the quiz this week, take this choosing headings pre-quiz!

When you are finished, ask the teacher to show you the results. 


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Multiple Choice Question Pre-Quiz

How good are you at multiple choice questions?

Well, in preparation for the quiz this week, take this multiple choice question pre-quiz!

When you are finished, as the teacher to show you the results.

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Short-Answer Question Pre-Quiz

How good are you at short answer questions?

Well, in preparation for the quiz this week, take this short answer question pre-quiz!

When you are finished, as the teacher to show you the results.

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Focus on IELTS - Chapter 1 Activities

While our new e-textbooks are wonderful, it can be kind of difficult to answer any of the questions, because we can only view them in the browser, and cannot write, modify, or download them. So what we've done is created activity sheets connected to the activities in your textbook.

These files are .pdfs. If you open them with Preview, you can write your answers right on to the .pdfs, after which you can save them and submit them.

Here are all the activities for chapter 1.

Speaking 01

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Watch an excellent example by students!

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Speaking 02

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Reading 01

Reading 02

Vocabulary 01

Getting Started with Our New Text Book

Hello grade 12! Our new textbook this year is called "Focus on IELTS" by Sue O'Connell.

This book is published by Pearson, and we can access it online at Pearson eText.

Today you need to log in to this website, and show your English teacher that you can access the text.

Once that is done, it is time for a small warm-up activity!



Classwork 1
Question Sheet
Answer Sheet

Homework 1
Reading 1

Let's get started!

Welcome back, grade 12!

As you know, the date for the IELTS exam approaches quickly, and you're going to have to do a lot to prepare.

Let's start by getting back into the swing of things, and do some practice activities.

Here are two practice tests. One is for listening, and one is for reading. Download them, do them, then self mark them and determine your band.

Listening Practice Test

Reading Practice Test

IELTS Reading - Pre-Quiz Quiz!

It is time to prepare for the system wide quiz for Term 3. Here is a practice quiz that will help us see your level!

IELTS Reading - Term 3 SWQ1 Pre-Quiz (YNNG, Short Answers)

IELTS Reading - Yes No Not Given

Figuring out opinions and the positions of writers can be tricky. On the IELTS Exam, on of the hardest question types to answer is "Task Type 8". Type eight has two forms - True/False/Not Given, and Yes/No/Not Given. It is the Yes/No/Not Given questions that focus on opinion based writing, and consequently, are some of the trickiest questions to answer.

Let's Practice!

Environment 01 (PDF)
Environment 02 (PDF)

Project - Applying to a University

It will soon be time to go to university, so you have a big job ahead of you. Four our project this term, you will go through the process of Choosing a University, and then writing a University Admissions Essay.

The project will be split up into two parts, each worth 15 marks.

Part 1
Open Applying to a University - Part 1 and submit it by May 13th.

Part 2
Open Applying to a University - Part 2 and submit it by May 30th.

Term 3 Classwork - Tech Help!

Because the Term 3 assignment has so many parts, with different software, it is understandable if you might need a little tech help! Below, you will find a video show you how to create your survey using Google Forms, a link to a package of iMovie tutorials, and a link to a package of Keynote tutorials.

iMovie is what you will use to edit your creative video. If iMovie is new to you, don't worry. Just download this package of tutorials and get started!

Keynote is an extremely useful, versatile, and flexible program. It will be the main program you will use to create your presentations. If Keynote is new to you, just download this set of tutorials and get started!.

Google Forms is what you will use to create your survey! Just watch the video below to learn how.

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Term 3 Classwork

Listening - Al Gores New Thinking on the Climate Crisis

Listen as Al Gore explains what has changed in climate science. (27:53)
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Listening - Al Gore Warns on Latest Climate Trends

Listen to Al Gore talk about the latest concerns in climate science. (7:49)

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Listening - Al Gore on Averting Climate Change

Listen as Al Gore explains how we can avoid climate change. (16:15)

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IELTS Mock Exam - April 15th

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