Ielts magazine 2017 no 05 july

IELTS MAGAZINE  17 JULY 2017    ISSUE NO.05      IELTSMATERIAL.COM IELTS SPEAKING TEST IN JULY 2017  & SAMPLE ANSWERS HIGH-SCORING IELTS WRITING MODEL ANSWERS (BASED ON PAST PAPERS) IELTS  WRITING ACTUAL TESTS (2013 - 2017) & SAMPLE ANSWERS CONTENTS NEWS IELTS SPEAKING ACTUAL TEST OUR CARS IELTS WRITING ACTUAL TEST IELTS Speaking Actual Test in the US - July 2017 with Check out IELTS Writing Actual Test in July 2017 with Band 9.0 Sample band 9.0 Sample HIGH-SCORING IELTS WRITING MODEL ESSAYS IELTS SPEAKING PART (JUNE - AUGUST 2017) - TOPIC: HOUSE With nearly 100 model essays based on past papers, we very much hope that High-scoring IELTS Writing For IELTS candidates who take the IELTS tests during Model Answers (based on past papers) will be your the period June - August, check out our sample great help to achieve your objective score in the answers for IELTS Speaking part topic: house/ shortest time possible accommodation to hike up your IELTS score IELTS WRITING TASK QUESTIONS   IELTS Writing Task Questions (2013 - 2017) with Sample Essays to develop your IELTS Writing skills and prepare well for the Writing section IELTS Speaking Test IN THE US – JULY 2017 & SAMPLE ANSWERS PART – What is your full name? – Can I see your ID? – Where are you from? – Do you work or study? How you spend time with your family? We’ll have a delicious big dinner together with scrumptious food prepared by my mom After we have dinner at around o’clock, we’ll watch the news, have some chat with each other or huddle together to play cards  It’s a precious time when we can momentarily get away from the hectic whirlwind of daily activities Scrumptious (adj) delicious Hectic whirlwind (expression) a busy schedule Huddle together (phrase) gather together Do you want to live with your family in the future? I think probably not It’s better for me to try to start an independent life as a grown-up However, I still have the responsibility to tak good care of my parents that I’ll make time to visit them at least twice a week To make time to Sth (n) to try to spend time doing Sth that is not just for fun like hobbies How has your family influenced you? Although my parents are traditional, they try to become my friends, by helping me and encouraging me without forcing me to live up to their expectations They also imprinted on me proper principles like moral values, respect, humbleness, patience, diligence, etc I think my family shaped who I am now I’m deeply thankful for having such a wonderful family To live up to SO’s expectations (v) to try to please others Imprint (v) to establish securely, as in the mind or consciousness Diligence (n) careful and persistent work or effort Do you watch a lot of TV? PART   DESCRIBE A PERSON WHO SOLVED A PROBLEM IN A CLEVER WAY Well, not really I mean we have a TV set and cable subscription and all, but we don’t really watch the box all that much I guess something that we still watch from time to time is The Voice, a singing competition It’s all the rage in our country right now, and supposedly has really high viewership From time to time (idiom) sometimes All the rage (phrase) to be very popular at a particular time What programs you like to watch? I’m a fan of competitions on TV like, as I was saying, The Voice I also find quiz shows quite interesting I feel like I really broaden my horizons and learn a wealth of knowledge about the world around me You should say: Who the person is When you meet the person Where you meet the person And explain why you think he or she is clever My baby cousin, Jason, is well-known for his mischievous and playful nature who always seems to get off the hook whether by luck or by design I’ve lost count how many times he has managed to get out of trouble without suffering Jason’s house is in the same neighborhood as mine and we are as close as two siblings could be He’s a few years younger than me but we have lots of things in common We were both hyperactive and enjoyed making others’ lives a misery when we were kids, which earned us a nickname as “the cousins from hell” However, I had to admit he was a bigger troublemaker than me I remembered the time when he was grounded for playing truant from school and had to mow the lawn in the garden, he brilliantly had it covered without breaking a sweat It was at the weekend and since Jason wasn’t allowed to go out, I spent the entire morning at his place to keep him company He kept putting off cutting the grass in the garden because it was hot outside As we were playing cards inside, some of his friends stopped by with a determined look on their faces It turned out they wanted Jason to help them pass the last round of a video game, slaying the dragon and reclaiming the kingdom or something like that In case I forgot to mention, Jason was an exceptional gamer and his dream was to become a professional one day He kept denying at first but his expression changed when he looked at the messy garden Then, he made a deal with them, cleaning up the garden in exchange for the kingdom, which sounded ridiculous to me considering how hot it was outside And much to my surprise, all the kids frantically nodded their heads and looked ready to work It had to be one of the funniest scenes I witnessed in my life when my cousin, who was supposed to be punished by skipping class, comfortably sat in the house playing video game while some innocent kids, who had no reasons to torture themselves, were diligently mowing the garden I didn’t know whether to yell at my cousin or praise him for taking advantage of his friends but undoubtedly, I was impressed since after all, it was a win-win situation Vocabulary mischievous (a): enjoying playing tricks and annoying people get off the hook (idiom): to allow someone to escape from a difficult situation or to avoid doing something that they not want to by design (idiom): as a result of a plan; intentionally have (something/ nothing) in common: to resemble one another in specific ways or no way hyperactive (a): too active and only able to keep quiet and still for short periods make one’s life a misery (idiom): to cause someone to suffer or be unhappy for a long period troublemaker (n): a person who often causes trouble, especially by involving others in arguments or encouraging them to complain about people in authority grounded (a): not allowed to participate in social or recreational activities play truant (idiom): stay away from school or work without permission or explanation mow the lawn: to cut the grass on a lawn with a lawn mower have something/ someone covered (idiom): to have done, gotten, or provided whatever is needed break a sweat (idiom): to put forth a large amount of energy or effort into or toward a task keep someone company (idiom): accompany or spend time with someone in order to prevent them from feeling lonely or bored slay (v): to kill somebody/something in a war or a fight exceptional (a): unusually good frantically (adv): quickly and with a lot of activity, but in a way that is not very well organized torture (v): to hurt somebody physically or mentally in order to punish them or make them tell you something take advantage of (idiom): to use a situation or opportunity to get what you want win-win (a): providing a good result for everyone involved PART Do you think children’s wisdom are influenced by their parents? Children’s mental abilities are determined by several factors, both internally and externally, however, their parents often play a much more influential role than others Genetically speaking, kids partially inherit their intelligence and resourcefulness from their parents Some are fortunate enough to have all the good genes that make them not only highly intellectual but also physically attractive Yet, it doesn’t mean one who wasn’t born a genius cannot have wisdom since it could be obtained through learning and experiencing And unsurprisingly, the majority of people gain wisdom that way Those who are constantly seeking knowledge, guidance and experience can develop a better sense of judgement and perception of surroundings Hence, never cease to learn internally (adv): on the inside of your body externally (adv): on the outside of something/somebody partially (adv): partly; not completely inherit (v): to have qualities, physical features, etc that are similar to those of your parents, grandparents, etc intellectual (a): connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things resourcefulness (n): the quality of being good at finding ways of doing things and solving problems, etc genius (a): a person who is unusually intelligent or artistic cease (v): to stop something from happening or existing Do you think children have good habits nowadays? Why? Some and some don’t, I suppose The advancement of technology and convenience of modern society obviously have beneficial effects on children’s development, however, unless being used wisely, they may pose serious threats For example, lots of kids these days are leading a sedentary lifestyle with little interest in outdoor activities because of their addiction to hi-tech gadgets Admittedly, video games help to boost their brain activity and creativity but those means nothing if children get sick Obesity, eye fatigue and other ailments are direct results from lack of physical practice Therefore, parents should encourage a balanced lifestyle and set a good example in order to raise a wellrounded kid pose a threat (idiom): create a situation causing  harm or danger sedentary (a): (of work, activities, etc.) in which you spend a lot of time sitting  fatigue (n): a feeling of being extremely tired, usually because of hard work ailment (n): an illness that is not very serious set an example (idiom): to behave in a way that someone can copy, especially by doing something good well-rounded (a): having a variety of experiences and abilities and a fully developed personality High-scoring IELTS Writing Model Answers (based on past papers) has the following important features:   Selected IELTS writing actual tests Model essays from experienced teachers Practical sentence structures It is our hope that High-scoring IELTS Writing Model Answers (based on past papers) will be your great help to achieve your objective score in the shortest time possible You can download it at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1UPVH99Sq1hXzRKWm1pc00zSmc IELTS Writing Task (2013 - 2017) & Model Answers There are 14 general topics that come up more often than all of the rest put together They are: EDUCATION TRANSPORT FAMILY & CHILDREN LANGUAGE WORK/ CAREER ENVIRONMENT GOVERNMENT SPENDING TRAVEL & TOURISM TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY/ GLOBAL ISSUES HEALTH TV/ MEDIA/ ADVERTISING FOOD CRIME  With this list of common writing topics, you can develop your own vocabulary list for each topic and focus on these topics and achieve a high band score in IELTS Writing! DOWNLOAD https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1UPVH99 Sq1hUjJ3eHhBWm8weVk/view?usp=sharing IELTS Writing Test in Jul 2017 & Band 9.0 Sample Essay The animal species are becoming extinct due to human activities on land and in sea What are the reasons and solutions? There is no doubt that wildlife habitats are being destroyed and whole species of animals are on the verge of disappearance due to human activities on land and in the sea This situation is understandable, and measures could certainly be taken to tackle the problems There are two main reasons why animals are disappearing Firstly, in many parts of the world trees are being cut down to make way for farmland on which to grow crops and keep animals Such agriculture practices involve clearing huge plots of land inhabited by local fauna, resulting in the loss of habitats for the native animals Secondly, overfishing is also responsible for the destruction of aquatic life as many fishermen prioritize profits to the detriment of the diversity of species Many fish and other rare marine forms of life arc trapped, which reduces biodiversity and has a devastating effect on the food chain of wildlife species Some solutions can be adopted to improve the situation One approach is the application of hi-tech machinery and other technological breakthroughs in the cultivation activities Seeds with higher crop yield can be grown while powerful tractors can be applied to plough the fields in a speedy manner, resulting in higher output and productivity and thus a lower demand for clearing more land for crop planting Another measure is that government should impose strict fishing regulations, setting a limit of the catch of fish or restricting access to aquatic areas with great biodiversity This ensures that other wild sea animals would not be destroyed in the process In conclusion, the human activities including farming and fishing are rendering many species of animals extinct However, government and individuals can join hands to combat the issues 285 words by IELTS Speaking & Writing Corner IELTS Speaking Part (June - August 2017) - Topic: House/ Accommodation BAND 9.0 SAMPLE ANSWERS What kind of housing/accommodation you live in? For the past 21 years I have lived in a lovely house with my family And I think if I can move out and start making a living on my own, I would try my best to have an independent place where I can plan and design a house layout to suit myself since sharing a room or a flat with strangers sounds so troublesome to me To afford (v) to be able to financially support/have enough money to pay for Sth Suit myself (v) to exactly what you like/want Troublesome (adj) causing difficulty or annoyance To make a living (v) to earn enough to support one’s self What you usually in your house/flat/room? Well definitely I’ll spend some me-time there I study, I chill out by reading, drawing and dancing all by myself Sometimes I also invite one or two friends to spend time with We’ll watch some movies together and tell each other endless stories Chill out (phrasal verb) relax Me-time (phrase) time for one’s self alone To Sth all by one’s self (phrase) to Sth alone Who you live with? I live with my family There are of us and we all have our own room, which is way more comfortable as the older we grow, the more privacy we need for ourselves I think our house is big enough for us yet still a warm and cozy place that I call home How long have you lived there? Although during my childhood my family had to move a lot, I’ve lived in the most recent house for almost ten years Comparing to the old houses, I think this house has been the best so far Do you plan to live there for a long time?   The answer would be yes if the respondent is my parents, since moving in and out is too time-consuming and exhausting Cleaning and arranging everything all over again would be like torture to them For me, on the other hand, as I’m thinking of moving out to start my adult life, hopefully soon I’ll be able to afford to live in a flat or an apartment All over again (idiom) used for saying that you the whole of something again starting from the beginning, or that the whole of a long process happens again Torture (n) great physical or mental suffering What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past? As I’ve already mentioned my family moved several times when I was younger And the most current house where we’ve been living for about ten years is the best house so far All of us have separate rooms for our need of privacy yet a big dining room where we can spend the whole evenings together watching TV or having dinner Need of Sth/doing Sth (phrase) circumstances in which something is necessary; necessity 10 Can you describe the place where you live?/ Please describe the room you live in Briefly, my humble house locates in a small and quite street, so coming home to me is like all the craziness happened outside is left behind Just beside my house stands a big old tree I have my own room with walls painted violet, which is kinda a peaceful color The air outside is fresh I usually open the window to enjoy the wind and sunshine, which will help cool down my room without an air conditioner Since I spend most of my time staying at home, my room means the whole world to me It’s like a friend who is always there to share ups and downs with me So yeah, I would always miss my house, my room whenever I’m away Humble (adj) having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance To help (SO) Sth (v) to make it easier or possible for (someone) to something by offering them one’s services or resources To share ups and downs (v) together being through good and bad times To be away (adj) to or at a distance from a particular place, person, or thing Which part of your home you like the most? It’s the dining room where my family spends our time together  Not only lunch or dinner but all our family reunions take place in the dining room where we can enjoy a harmonious atmosphere We always try to keep the family dinner as something we cannot go a day without, since for us it’s the family bonding that lies behind Harmonious (adj) having agreement or consensus To go a day without Sth/doing Sth (v) to feel not necessary to Sth on a day 11 IELTS MAGAZINE 12