10
Introdution
Reading
You will meet a number of different question types in the IELTS test. It is a
useful strategy to become familiar with them and learn how best to approach
them. The answer keys at the back of this book not only provide you with the
answer to each question, but also give a suggested
approach to each type of
question, so take the time to work through them carefully.
Writing
You will find four sample answers to the writing tasks, one for each task type
on each module. These have been included to give you an
idea of the type of
writing expected. However, there will be alternative approaches to each
question and the model answers given should not be seen as prescriptive.
Look carefully at the description of the writing test (given above in the
Introduction) to see exactly which criteria you should
be paying attention to in
each task.
Speaking
The sample speaking tasks are to help you prepare for part 3 of the Speaking
test. Remember that the examiner will expect you to show how much English
you know and it is up to you to demonstrate that. You are expected to ask a lot
of questions in part 3 and the examiner will not speak very much and may
even appear to be “unhelpful”
at times, to encourage you to ask more
questions. The sample speaking tasks include suggested examiner’s prompts
so that you can see how the interaction might unfold. It may be a useful
preparation strategy to work with a friend and practise the interview format in
this way, using the sample tasks in the book.