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Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-2842689068262136812025-02-12T13:05:00.001+07:002025-02-12T13:05:00.117+07:00Vocabulary to write the Conclusion part Vocabulary to write the Conclusion part: To draw the conclusion : In conclusion / To conclude / On the wholeTo Summarize : In short / In brief / To sum up / In summary Examples:« In conclusion, third world countries have improved their production sectors like: garments, over the last 10 years whereas the first world countries have improved their technology and researchSophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-66800040983261906732025-02-11T13:04:00.001+07:002025-02-11T13:04:00.122+07:00Compare and contrast Compare and contrast One syllableAdjectives with one syllable form their comparatives and superlatives :cheap » cheaper » cheapest || large » larger » largest || bright » brighter » brightest etc.Exceptions:good » better » best || bad » worse » worst etc. Two syllablesSome adjectives with two syllables form Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-52654117527447768722025-02-10T13:03:00.001+07:002025-02-10T13:03:00.134+07:00Vocabulary to represent comparison in graphs Vocabulary to represent comparison in graphs: Type Word(s) should be used Similar about / almost / nearly / roughly / approximately / around / just about / very nearly / Just over just above / just over / just bigger / just beyond / just across Just short just below / just beneath / just sort / just under / just a little Much more well aboveSophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-42054045223668724252025-02-09T13:01:00.001+07:002025-02-09T13:01:00.234+07:00Vocabulary to represent frequent changes in graphs: Vocabulary to represent frequent changes in graphs: Type of Change Verb form Noun form Rapid ups and downs wave / fluctuate / oscillate / vacillate / palpitate waves / fluctuations / oscillations / vacillations / palpitations Example: The price of the raw materials fluctuated for the first three months.The graph shows the Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-10463550025131860632025-02-08T12:59:00.001+07:002025-02-08T12:59:00.113+07:00Vocabulary to represent changes in graphs Vocabulary to represent changes in graphs: Type of Change Adverb form Adjective form Rapid change dramatically / rapidly / sharply / quickly / hurriedly / speedily / swiftly dramatic / rapid / sharp / quick / hurried / speedy / swift Moderate change moderately / gradually / progressively / sequentially moderate / gradual / Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-57340247751882918482025-02-07T12:55:00.001+07:002025-02-07T12:55:00.123+07:00The general format for writing academic writing task 1 Introduction + Basic/ General Trends + Details Description + Conclusion.Each part has a specific format and therefore being equipped with the necessary vocabulary will help you to write the task 1 efficiently and will save a great deal of time. Vocabulary for the Introduction Part: Starting Presentation Type Verb Description The given / The supplied / The Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-29132037731588059262025-02-06T12:51:00.000+07:002025-02-06T12:51:08.496+07:00Listening: Test 1 IELTSThis is a sample of IELTS listening test that you should understand the different type of assessment. Educationfocus gives away this sample at Listening: Test 1 IELTSSophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-60012983764364992822025-02-03T19:13:00.001+07:002025-02-03T19:16:23.537+07:00Give Away: Reading practice Here is a reading given away for practice. Download a link here Reading practiceSophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-76831054334321596332021-12-10T12:12:00.002+07:002025-02-03T19:24:58.156+07:00Common Idioms used for speaking to raise your scoreBelow are some common idioms that I have heard students use correctly in the IELTS speaking test. If you have never heard any of them before, try to find more examples of how they are used and then practice using them when you are practicing speaking. Also, understanding where they originate from can help you remember them.If you can, have a native speaker or English teacher listen to you and Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-53274869010996823862021-10-15T12:30:00.004+07:002025-02-04T13:18:34.232+07:00IELTS Interactive self-study: 200 Advanced Vocabulary Questions/ Book 2. A powerful method to learn the vocabulary you need Do you need to:- Improve your English vocabulary quickly and effectively?- Become a more fluent non-native speaker of English? - Succeed in important English language examinations, such as IELTS? IELTS Interactive self-study: 200 Advanced Vocabulary Questions/ Book 2 is a Kindle eBook that can help you thoroughly master hundreds of essential word combinations at advanced Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-56959124732810683202021-10-15T11:52:00.003+07:002025-02-04T17:00:45.389+07:00Learn 570 Essential Words for IELTSThis list of words was developed by the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies at Victoria University in Wellington.The list consists of 570 word families, and the words were chosen due to the fact that they commonly appear in many academic texts.You will notice that some words are in italics. This means that they are the most frequently occurring member of the word family.You can Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-18930520806576705362014-08-30T17:18:00.003+07:002025-02-04T17:02:16.814+07:00IELTS Speaking Test: Part 2 Topic Card<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-82979344696866507572014-08-30T17:14:00.001+07:002025-02-04T19:26:43.283+07:00Writing Task II: The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.Man, through the ages, has undergone many changes from the time when hedepicted a herd of mammoths on the walls of his cave to these days when hecan create beautiful pictures and even make coffee by use of computertechnologies without leaving his favorite chair. The 20th century made hugesteps in developing computer technologies and reached many goals thatmade our life much easier. What should weSophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-25347152457045053042013-05-04T17:32:00.000+07:002013-05-04T17:32:30.634+07:00Hello Everyone!
The EDUCATION FOCUS is a non-profit blog aiming to share some knowledges in relation to IELTS tips with students who really need for scholarship preparation. As IELTS tests are seen challenges and needed for students in the current situation, we would like to seek supports from students who have participated in IELTS training worldwide to share their learning experiences, their past Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-80026830014769107522013-05-04T16:51:00.001+07:002013-05-04T16:54:21.760+07:00Writing task II
Topic: In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Employment or travel is a fundamental lesson which young people can absorb in terms of experience. Some people say that there is a negative consequence such as Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-39593966362570360622012-11-01T06:04:00.002+07:002012-11-01T06:04:43.696+07:00Writing Task IITopic: many people would argue that in the modern world, the image is becoming more powerful than the written word. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
As the world becomes a global village, perception also changes. Although many people argue that the image is getting more powerful than the written word, others believe that the written word is still considered essential due to the Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-23862077830331903912011-12-11T08:33:00.002+07:002011-12-11T08:33:36.752+07:00Past IELTS Writing27/9/2008 Poor students or students who come from rural areas often find it is difficult to get access to the university education, so some people think universities should make it easier for them to study at . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11/10/2008 Society is based on rules and laws. If individuals were free to do whatever they want to do, it could not function. To what extent Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-46681208451430177092011-07-06T06:21:00.002+07:002011-07-06T06:21:25.551+07:00Past IELTS Writing2006.6.24 Some people think that it is beneficial for students to go to private secondary schools, but others feel that it has negative effects on them. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your opinion.
2006.7.8 Today, in many countries, there is insufficient respect to old people. What are the reasons? What problems it might cause?
2006.7.22 Should students live with his parents at Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-31259731872760847072011-07-06T06:20:00.002+07:002011-07-06T06:20:41.644+07:00Past IELTS Writing2006.2.25 More and more measures have been taken to improve security and reduce crime in urban areas, do you think its benefits outweigh its drawbacks? You should list your reasons in your essay.
2006.3.11 In many countries more and more young people are leaving but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment will bring for individual and the society? What measures Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-42876242673731257582011-07-06T06:19:00.003+07:002011-07-06T06:19:23.693+07:00Academic Writing Task 2Topic: The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
As the environmental deterioration concern the globe through the vehicle and industry emissions which results from gas and oil use, another safe alternative source should be explored and developed in order to supplant the fossil Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-69430540409775361272011-07-06T06:18:00.002+07:002011-07-06T06:18:13.199+07:00Academic Writing Task 2Topic: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
• You should write at least 250 words.
• You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
Parents are regarded as the first teachers who transfer fundamental education to Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-29458586448261287732011-07-06T06:16:00.002+07:002011-07-06T06:16:53.519+07:00Academic Writing Task 2Topic: According to a recent study, the more time people use the internet, the less time they spend with real human beings. Should we worry about the effect this is having on social interaction or should we see the Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities worldwide? What are your views?
Technology advancement in this century brings people with convenient and comfortable Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-34972511641014663862011-04-10T10:43:00.001+07:002011-04-10T10:43:59.297+07:00IELTS Writing Task 2Topic: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
• You should write at least 250 words.
• You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
Parents are regarded as the first teachers who transfer fundamental education to Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-57954193727075408962011-04-10T10:41:00.003+07:002011-04-10T10:42:19.387+07:00IELTS Writing Task 2Topic: The idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one. The new fashion will be to have several careers or ways of earnings money and further education will be something that continues throughout life.
As technological advancement becomes global, the perception of career development also changes. Some people say that long life comes with job stability while others argue that Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052749548433760537.post-51390838201912229252010-12-30T21:19:00.005+07:002010-12-30T21:19:59.287+07:00IELTS Writing Task 2Topic: Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant’s past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused o the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree? Give Sophal Nguonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404935706620101961noreply@blogger.com0