Formal Vs Informal word

• It is essential to write formal words in IELTS to achieve good score.
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• Here are some worlds that you can write in formal style.

Formal	Informal
Inform me	Let me know
Cancel	Drop
Contact	Get in touch
Obtain	Get
Apologise	Say sorry
Postpone	Delay
Request	Ask for
Compensate	Make up
Establish	Set up
Discover	Find out
Handle	Deal with
Investigate	Check up on
Tolerate	Put up
Increase	Go up
Children	Kids
Many / Much	A lot of
Many / Much	Heaps of

IELTS test in Afghanistan – February 2016 (Academic Module)

Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a chart showing the number of first marriages and remarriages between 1951 and 2001, as well as the overall number of marriages over this period of time. We had to write a report for a university lecturer. Writing task 2 (an essay) The Internet has brought many changes into our day to day life. Nowadays we are doing things such as mailing, contacting, banking and communication much faster. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Where did you grow up? - Is the place where you grew up good for living? - What do you think about your hometown’s future? - Do you think handwriting is important? Why? - What is the main difference between handwriting and writing on a computer? - Do you prefer to write by hand or type on a computer? Why? Cue Card Talk about a person that you spend a lot of time with. Please say - Who is he/she? - What is your relationship with him/her? - What kind of activities do you do together? Discussion - Do you like swimming? - What kind of swimming is available in your country? - Do you prefer to swim in a sea or a swimming pool? - Let’s talk about children. - What are parents’ responsibilities for their children? - Who should take care of them? - What are children’s responsibilities for parents when they reach old age?

IELTS test in India, Bangladesh and Iran – January 2016 (Academic Module)

Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a table showing international visits to 8 countries in 2009 and 2010. We had to compare and summarise the information. Writing task 2 (an essay) Many people believe that healthy eating and the importance of healthy food should be taught in schools. Others say that parents should teach their kids about healthy food and diet. Discuss both views, give your opinion and relevant examples. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - What subject are you studying? Cue Card 1 Describe a person who does an important job in your opinion. Please say - Who is this person? - What does he/she do? - Why is it an important job? Cue Card 2 Talk about a recent event that made you happy. Please say - When and where was it? - What was it? - Why did it make you happy? Discussion - Do you use social network sites? - Do you think you will be using them more in the future? - Do you think motivation is important?

IELTS test in Australia – January 2016 (General Training)

 

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are arranging a conference for your company next month. Write a letter to your colleagues from a different department and invite them to attend it. In your letter say

- What is the conference about?
- Why do you want them to attend the event?
- Provide some information on the arrangement of the conference.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some believe that more academic subjects such as chemistry, physics and history should be taught in schools, while others believe that students will derive more benefit from studying practical subjects, such as motor mechanics and cooking. Discuss both views and provide your own opinion with relevant examples.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subject are you studying?
- Why do you think people choose such a subject in your country?
- Do you like reading books?
- What type of books do you read?
- Are you reading a book presently?
- Would you like to write a book in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about an instance when you spoke with someone in a foreign language for the first time. Please say

- When was it?
- With whom did you speak and what language?
- How did you feel about it?

Discussion

- How can learning a foreign language benefit us? Why?
- At what age did you start to learn English? Why?
- When is the best time to learn a foreign language?
- What is the best way to learn a foreign language?

IELTS test in India – January 2016 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. Loan application form including details such as the loan amount, personal details, purpose of the loan.

Section 2. A lecture about a man-made Scottish canal.
Questions: multiple choice, map labelling.

Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. The history of wooden barrels: their origin, construction, current state and use.

Passage 2. About extinction of animals and mammals in particular in Australia.
Questions: match headings to paragraphs.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a chart showing the number of teenagers who attended universities in four different countries in 2008.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays leisure industry products and modern gadgets are widely used by young people. The use of these products reduces the young generation’s creativity. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Describe your house.
- Which room do you like the most?
- Is there anything you want to change in the house?
- What would it be?
- Why would you like to do it?

Cue Card

Describe an item you have recently bought that is useful to you. Please say

- What is it?
- Where and when did you buy it?
- Why did you buy it?

Discussion

- What do you think about marketing products?
- What do you think about brand value?
- Is there a direct correlation between brand and its quality?

IELTS test in Iran – January 2016 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. A conversation between a customer and a sales person about refrigerators and how to choose one.

Section 2. A talk about coal mining museum.

Section 2. A conversation between a professor and a student on how to organize a thesis work.

Section 4. A lecture about glow worms.

Reading test

Passage 1. About an open air festival.

Passage 2. About a job application process.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Passage 4. A lecture about crocodiles.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your friend wants to send her/his child to learn music. He/she asked you for some information about the music academy that you went to. Write him/her a letter and say

- Describe this music academy.
- Suggest a teacher or a class to go to.
- Explain why you recommend it.
- Provide some extra information that may be needed.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays there is an increasing trend of big shopping centres opening up while small shops are closing down. What are the advantages or disadvantages of big shopping centres versus small local shops?

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?
- What do you like about your present job?
- Would you like to continue doing it, or change it?
- Why is that?
- When was the first time you used social media?
- What are the advantages or disadvantages of social media?
- Do you think in the future social networks will be more popular? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a long journey that you made in the past. Please say

- When and where was it?
- What did you do there?
- Did you like it? Why?

Discussion

- Did you go by car, train or airplane?
- Lets talk about cars.
- Why do people like to have their own cars?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of cars compared to other modes of transportation?
- Do you think environmental problems caused by cars can be solved?
- What can be a possible solution?

IELTS test in Malaysia – January 2016 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. Information on accommodation and activities offered in a certain area.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 2 words and/or a number).

Section 2. Two students discussed their assignment.
Questions: multiple choice, match different types of music played in a restaurant to their effects.

Section 3. About a Scottish canal.

Section 4. A lecture about some kind of process.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Reading test

Passage 1. About the origin of barrels, construction and the current situation.

Passage 2. About the psychological effect of mirror reflection.
Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice, information matching.

Passage 3. About different endangered animals, that are declared as extinct.
Questions: filling in blanks, True/False/Not Given, match information to different years of study.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two maps of a riverside park in 2010 and now. We had to describe and compare between them.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays more and more people read news on the Internet. Nevertheless, newspapers will remain an important source of news and information for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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?
- Would it be better to raise a child in a big city or the countryside? Why?
- Did you ever think about living in the countryside?
- Do you like to have snacks between your normal meals? Why?
- Do you eat different types of snacks at different times? Why?
- How do you choose what type of snack to eat?
- How often do you use online social networks such as Facebook?
- Do you think such social networks are popular in your country?
- Do you think people will continue to use them in the future?

Cue Card

Describe a film that you recently watched in a cinema. Please say
- What film was it?
- Why did you chose to watch it?
- Did you like it? Why?

Discussion

- What kind of films do you like to watch?
- Did you watch cartoons as a child?
- Do you think children nowadays are still watching the same films?
- Do you think the choice of films for children is bigger now than in the past?
- Are these educational programs included in schools?