The full name of IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, which is an English proficiency test for immigrants studying in Commonwealth countries.
Teacher He Gang from the Foreign Studies Department of New Oriental gave a lecture on IELTS writing. The IELTS writing time 1 hour includes two tasks: task 1-> > report->; 20 minutes 150 words; Task 2->; Essay-> 250 words in 40 minutes. These two writing tasks require long space and tight time, mainly to test your ability to express your thoughts in unpredictable situations.
IETLS composition requires that there should be no comments in Task 1 Moreover, IETLS's composition score is analytical, which is different from TOEFL's global approach. Therefore, IELTS composition doesn't care what you write, but how you write your content.
So you should pay attention to three aspects: arguments, ideas and evidence. And the arguments should be sufficient. Be sure to find opinions that support you and those that don't. This aspect is different from the composition test of CET-4 and CET-6. Don't bring the writing experience of CET-4 and CET-6 into the IELTS writing test. A composition with a high score of CET-4 and CET-6 is likely to get a low score in the IELTS composition test.
For example, in the IELTS composition, there is a test: cars have a negative impact on our quality of life. If you just list the above topics and road rage, you will get 6 points. If you can give an example to compare and analyze why, get 7 points. Many candidates digress in writing. There are several reasons for digression:
1。 I don't know the words in the title, such as: juvenile, crime.
2。 The topic is abstract and difficult to describe, such as: Where is happiness? High technology leads to the loss of creativity.
3。 The focus of writing is uncertain and the arguments are insufficient. Give more examples, compare relationships, classify, define, use figures and facts, personal experiences, etc.
In the use of arguments, we should try to avoid the following arguments so as not to get high marks: 1. Famous words. For example, Brave New World (Brave New World-Shakespeare); 2。 Proverbs for example: just as a coin has two sides ... no pains, no gains; 3。 Description; 4。 Irrelevant examples, unreliable arguments. When writing, you should express your opinions in your own words and pay attention to: 1. Clear theme and clear organization; 2。 For example, it should be feasible; ; 3。 Accurate grammar, accurate expression of ideas. Only such an IELTS composition can get high marks. I hope everyone will pay more attention when practicing simulation questions. The IELTS speaking part includes: 1. Introduction and interview for 3-4 minutes; 2。 Individuals turn for 4-5 minutes; 3。 Two-way discussion for 3-4 minutes
Because the examiners of the oral exam come from all over the world, there is a problem of adapting to the international accent. This is a necessary skill. For example, Indians often pronounce th as [d] and "30" as "dirty". There are many types of exams, so you need to listen and answer. So when you practice listening, you can't rely on CRI to improve your listening. You should listen to BBC and VOA, which will really help you improve your listening and speaking.
The IELTS listening test accounts for 20-30 points and 32-48 questions. Candidates can take notes on the test paper, and the test sites are generally very clear. The listening part of the exam needs strength and skills, and the Foreign Studies Department of New Oriental has summarized a lot of practical experience in this respect. 75% of the questions in the listening test can be done without listening. But you can't rely entirely on exam skills. Laying a good foundation at ordinary times is the key to benefit you for life.
We know the purpose of the exam so carefully, not only to get high marks, but also to reserve English needed in various environments more effectively.
In spoken English, words as the basic unit of language must be pronounced accurately, especially words with different gerund pronunciations, such as: resume n/v, present n/adv/v. Then there is the problem of continuous reading, not only to understand, but also to speak, and pay attention to the correct and smooth pronunciation and intonation when speaking.
To this end, before preparing for the IELTS test, you need: 1. The vocabulary standard is preferably level 6; 2。 Practice oral English every day; 3。 Grammar should be excellent and not vague.
I heard that the improvement of grades is a slow process, so I ask you: 1. Practice; 2。 Repeatedly; 3。 Insist.
Finally, to prepare IETLS, you need to pay attention to:
1。 As for changing the topic, IELTS official website made it clear that it would not change the topic for five years. If you want to change the subject, you should release relevant news through official website at least six months ago.
2。 IETLS has no real questions, and all the questions sold in the market are simulation questions. The examination papers of each exam are destroyed on the spot after the exam.
3。 It is necessary to clarify the nature of the exam. You can refer to the sample questions provided by the government: IETLS I and II. This was the real problem a few years ago. You will find that IELTS is a test of human nature, and the core content is to exchange information and appreciate the beauty of English.
4。 Selection of examination place. In Beijing, it is difficult to get high marks in oral English, because candidates in Beijing generally have high oral English ability, while in some remote cities, it is very possible to get full marks in oral English. Where to take the exam depends on whether it is convenient for you and whether you can accept the security level of the area where the test center is located.
If you don't study abroad and only develop in China, in order to increase your competitive strength, you can also choose BEC and TOEIC to study and take exams.
In the planned economy period, the life we pursued was spent like this: going to college, then becoming SSGG (Master Brother), then finding an iron rice bowl in a state-owned enterprise, climbing the official position, then retiring into a retired cadre's home, not mixing official positions, entering a nursing home, and then ending this life.
But now, with our transition to a market economy, this idea is unrealistic and outdated. Many excellent talents choose to work in foreign companies to seek better personal career development and create more surplus value for society.
However, many foreign companies require proof of English proficiency when recruiting personnel. At present, BEC and TOEIC test scores are widely used to measure them.
BEC test was introduced by Cambridge University in 1993. Although it is called business English, it doesn't teach you how to do business. Many people have misunderstood. BEC will evaluate the standardization of English use in business operations. At present, China International Airlines, BNP Paribas, PICC, Motorola and many other large international enterprises have recognized BEC's achievements. At the same time, BEC advanced test scores can replace IELTS test scores to apply for universities in some famous Commonwealth countries.
TOEIC test 1979 was introduced by ETS and entered China in June 2002, which made up for the lack of oral English in TOEFL. 0-999. It has also been recognized by many enterprises in the world. If you want to enter Japan and South Korea, you need more than 600 points and more than 750 points to settle in.
The author suggests that no matter whether you go abroad or join a foreign company, as long as you learn English, you must learn BEC at some stage, because it is the only set of textbooks in China that give you business English etiquette and norms. This is very helpful for your office English. We in China have no rules. I have learned a lot of English in various ways, but I can't write standard notes, memos, faxes, emails and so on. This is the most common thing in your daily office affairs. If you always make mistakes in this respect, it will give people a feeling of low quality.
Therefore, I suggest learning BEC junior high school and senior high school first, and then learning TOEIC, so that I can learn some basic knowledge related to MBA and get close to general English. If you have enough time, you can also consider taking the course of LCCI professional English exam, which will cultivate your business awareness, such as: resource control->; Local adjustment->; Reasonable time arrangement, etc., can also improve your English level and computer level. ) For the elementary courses of BEC, it is recommended to study, but for the exams, it is not recommended to study, because the topics are simple and useless, and the intermediate and advanced certificates of BEC will be useful in job hunting.
Although we in China have summed up a lot of test skills in both foreign and domestic exams, when you are excited about these high-scoring skills, don't forget that this is not the ultimate goal of your English learning. Don't give up the foundation and get lost.
Because of this, don't think that we must spend some time learning English. In fact, we can learn English anytime and anywhere in our lives. For example, a simple question, can e-mail words be written in capital letters? This question about etiquette is not mentioned in BEC's course either. Later, when I was studying the CIW network security course, I knew it was impolite to capitalize all the words in an email, which meant that you were shouting and insulting each other. As an ordinary person, you may not care, but as a hacker, when discussing technical issues, you must abide by some etiquette in this respect.
At present, there are many English learning materials and methods on the market, and the choice depends on which direction you want to learn. If you want to learn spoken English, you can choose Li Yang's Crazy English, and if you want to practice dictation, you can choose Zhong Daolong's Reverse English. If you want to learn basic English, you should choose new concepts, and if you want to learn life English, you should choose to travel around the United States. Don't try to learn English well through textbooks. Don't be discouraged and lose confidence just because you have learned one aspect of English and haven't improved in other aspects.
At present, there are many English training schools, so don't try to find a school to learn English well with one class. Don't think that VIP courses that cost a lot of money are necessarily better than ordinary classes. The key is yourself.
When I first arrived in Beijing in the summer of 2003, I went to New Oriental Headquarters and got a free shift schedule. Holding a new oriental enrollment brochure thicker than Reader, I was at a loss in the face of numerous timetables. I don't know which class to apply for, and I don't know how to arrange my English study plan.
Later, in the summer of 2003, free lectures in New Oriental and some lectures in other schools made me gradually sum up the rules. I hope it can be a reference for everyone to register for English learning.
Make clear your purpose before signing up for class. Generally, it can be divided into three categories: foreign exams, domestic exams and basic English.
Foreign exams refer to the study of IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE and LAST. These classes generally explain examination skills and simulation questions. Don't expect to improve your English foundation in such a class. Many people mistakenly think that if they attend TOEFL classes, their English level will rise to the TOEFL level where they can live abroad.
At present, TOEFL and GRE exams recommend studying in New Oriental, because New Oriental has rich practical experience in this field. IELTS and BEC recommend learning Global IELTS, because Global IELTS will explain the real questions, and some courses of BEC will be explained by the former examiner, which will tell you the grading standard, so that you can avoid detours when preparing for the exam.
Domestic exams refer to CET-4 and CET-6, high school self-study exams, professional title exams, postgraduate exams and so on. It is also a course of examination skills and problem prediction. You need to study the basic courses yourself in advance, and then sign up for such classes.
Basic English refers to a new concept class, which travels all over the United States, listening, speaking and translating, and does not correspond to the exam. The course mainly explains vocabulary, phrases, texts, grammar, listening, speaking and thinking. New Oriental's 4+ 1 course is a systematic basic course of life English, which is worth recommending. Dell's oral English course is very effective, but the price is a bit high because of too many grades. It seems to be 2XXX yuan per customs clearance. Although some people recommend English courses on Wall Street to me, the price is higher, like more than 10,000, for white-collar workers whose monthly income in CBD exceeds 10,000. Not what ordinary students can do.
There are still many factors that can't be clearly explained in writing, so before you decide to apply for classes, you'd better visit the forums of relevant schools and ask your classmates more, and you will get more practical and valuable information.
In fact, as long as you master the methods summarized in this paper and make full use of the resources around you, you can spend less money and learn English by yourself. This is also one of the skills of social survival. There are a lot of materials you need to download from BT mirror website on this page, of course, including the download of English learning materials software and DVDRip movies. In particular, although the download speed of BT website in Wanfen.com is slow. But there are long-term seeds of English learning materials, computer learning materials, MBA learning materials and other learning materials (/forum/btsubsystem.php).
With the development of social economy, English living environment is bound to accompany you all your life, just like your breathing. As long as you are willing, you will get more information from it. Become more competitive and make your life more colorful. The exam is just a task for you. This kind of good attitude will make you gradually realize the beauty of English environment, a sense of the times ahead and a young attitude, as well as the happiness in bilingual life. This wonderful feeling is similar to what Russell said in the new concept book "Four Articles". "Youth is not just a period in your life, but a state of mind.