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1、Week 2IELTS EXAM SKILLS 1with academic reading and academic writing modulesMark Kasprzyk Office Hours: Tue and Fri 15:30-16:30Support Center: Thu 8:00-10:00FOOD, DIET, HEALTHskimmed/semi-skimmed (NAmE: skim) with cream removed/partially removedfibre (NAmE: fiber) 纤维wholemeal (NAmE: whole-wheat/wheat

2、/whole grain) 全麦confectionery food rich in sugar (candy, cakes, cookies, rolls, etc.)solid fat saturated fat that is solid in room temperature (melts down when heated)纤维What does typical English breakfast consist of?How does it compare with typical breakfast in China? USEFUL EXPRESSIONS: In general/

3、Generally (); who tend to do whatWRITING: Task 1 graphs, charts, diagrams.IELTS Writing part consists of 2 tasks.In task 1 you will analyze data in a form of a graph or a diagram and write a summary in at least 150 words.( mended completion time 15-20 minutes)One of the most critical skills here is

4、IDENTIFYING OVERALL TRENDS. Describing those trends is fairly easy once appropriate vocabulary has been learned.VOCABULARY ON PAGE 20 is ESSENTIAL!WRITING: Task 1 graphs, charts, diagrams.Meals per monthWRITING: Paragraphing and cohesionIncorrect paragraphing (or failure to do it) is one of the most

5、 common mistakes in IELTS Writing.WE START A NEW PARAGRAPH with each new main idea or topic.WE DO SO BY indenting the first line or missing a line (preferably both):Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1. Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 I

6、dea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1. Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1 Idea 1.Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 . Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2. Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Ide

7、a 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2 Idea 2.Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3 Idea 3.Paragraphing is more relevant to Task

8、 2.Task 1 deals with a single problem and does not necessarily require dividing the short text into paragraphs.Cohesion is how things you write STICK to one another.We achieve cohesion by using logical links (p. 24) in order to connect two or more statements.Another way to write cohesive texts and a

9、void word repetition is by using grammatical links (p. 25)WRITING: Paragraphing and cohesionLOGICAL LINKSAddition: and, as well asCause: because, for, since, due toContrast: while, whereas, on the other handConcession: but, in spite of, howeverPurpose: so that, in order to, Time: when, while, during

10、GRAMMATICAL LINKSPronouns: it, they, us, this, thoseRelative pronouns: who, which, that, when, whereSubstitutions: so, such, there, thenArticles: theHOMEWORK: P. 25 EX. 5LISTENING: Part 1 (conversation + multiple choice and form completion)Part 1 of the Listening module is always a conversation betw

11、een 2 people.It is usually related to everyday social activities.EACH SECTION IS PLAYED ONLY ONCE!You will have some time to study the questions before the recording is played.You will be answering the questions as you listen.You will have some time at the end to copy your answers to the answer shee

12、tLISTENING: Part 2 (speech + note completion)Part 2 is always a short talk by one speaker.It is usually concerned with familiar topics from everyday life.YOU WILL HEAR THE RECORDING ONLY ONCE!Study the instructions and the questions carefully:How many words/numbers can you answer with?Underline key

13、wordsTry to think of possible answers (DEVELOP PREDICTION STRATEGIES):What part of speech can the answer be? A noun, a verb, an adjective?Make “wild guesses”Guessing right is not important thinking and “tuning in” isCheck your spelling!REFLECTIVE LEARNINGTHINK HOW YOU LEARN!Knowing your strengths and weaknesses MAXIMIZES THE EFFICIENCY OF YOUR STUDIESKnowing which approaches work for you is CRITI