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Anh Tuấn's Weblog http://tuanva.wordpress.com just me :) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:31:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png Anh Tuấn's Weblog http://tuanva.wordpress.com Cambridge IELTS 6 http://tuanva.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/cambridge-ielts-6/ http://tuanva.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/cambridge-ielts-6/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:03:42 +0000 tuanva http://tuanva.wordpress.com/?p=93 ]]>

Provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material prepared by Cambridge ESOL. Each collection contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. An introduction to these different modules is included in each book, together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. A comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts makes the material ideal for self-study.

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This book provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarize themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material prepared by Cambridge ESOL. Each collection contains 4 complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. An introduction to these different modules is included in each book, together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. A comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts makes the material ideal for self-study.

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Cambridge IELTS 4 provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material from Cambridge ESOL. This collection contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. An introduction to these different modules is included in each book, together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. A comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts makes the material ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own.

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Cambridge IELTS 3 provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material. This collection contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, including practice in the updated Speaking test (June 2001 syllabus), plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. The book includes an introduction to these different modules together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. The inclusion of a comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts means that the material is ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own. The CDs contain material for the listening paper in the same timed format as the exam.

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This collection of practice material for the International English Language Testing system (IELTS) has been specially prepared for publication by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. It provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material. Cambridge IELTS 2 contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. The book includes an introduction to these different modules together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL The inclusion of a comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts means that the material is ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own. The cassettes contain material for the listening paper in the same timed format as the exam.

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Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS I contains four complete practice tests for the Academic module of the International English Language Testing System examination, plus extra Reading and Writing papers for the General Training module. Written by experienced IELTS examiners, one based in Britain and one based in Australia. The Student’s Book contains an introduction to the different modules of the exam together with an explanation of the different IELTS question types and how to approach them. The inclusion of annotated keys and tapescripts for each test makes the book ideal for the purposes of self-study students. The cassettes contain listening material carefully chosen to reflect the reality of the exam in terms of timing, format and the types of speaker and accent used.

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]]> http://tuanva.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/cambridge-practice-tests-for-ielts-i/feed/ 0 tuanva IELTS Writing: connective words (part 4) http://tuanva.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/ielts-writing-connective-words-part-4/ http://tuanva.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/ielts-writing-connective-words-part-4/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:35:15 +0000 tuanva http://tuanva.wordpress.com/?p=79 ]]>

Time

for instance

There are many schools in many countries you could go to study to, for instance the schools in London or Birmingham.

one example

One example of how to get better in cooking would be to start reading recipes.

for example

just as

I wanted to be home already just as much as a thirsty man in the desert wanted water.

in particular

I am referring to my exams, in particular, IELTS and TOEFL.

such as

namely

My friends, namely Andy and Cindy, have told me about this new exhibition in the city.

to illustrate

Reason

since

Since you ask, I’d like to tell you my story

because (of)

due to

Due to illness of the teacher, this lecture is canceled.

owing to

the reason why

in other words

leads to

This assumption leads us to believe that …

cause

The cause of this unfortunate accident was…

Time

before

since

Since 2005 I have been working in …

as

until

Until now I wasn’t able to find anything like it.

meanwhile

Meanwhile, I would like to ask for your patience.

at the moment

At the moment I am experiencing financial difficulties.

when

whenever

Whenever I call him, he appears to be very busy.

as soon as

just as

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]]> http://tuanva.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/ielts-writing-connective-words-part-4/feed/ 0 tuanva IELTS Writing: connective words (part 3) http://tuanva.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/ielts-writing-connective-words-part-3/ http://tuanva.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/ielts-writing-connective-words-part-3/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:28:23 +0000 tuanva http://tuanva.wordpress.com/?p=77 ]]> Continuing the topic of previous posts (part 1 and part 2), here are some more connective words to use in your IELTS essay, letter or report. The headings in bold are the purpose for which you are using the connective words.

Certainty

obviously

I was very disappointed, obviously because my expectations were too high.

certainly

I will certainly let her know your opinion.

plainly

You are plainly wrong

of course

undoubtedly

She is undoubtedly very beautiful

Condition

if

unless

I won’t be able to meet you, unless we schedule it in the morning.

whether

Whether you like it or not, this is the truth.

provided that

I can guarantee a good result, provided that you study.

so that

I can send you the documents so that you would have proof.

depending on

We can have a picnic this weekend, depending on the weather.

Summary

in conclusion

in summary

lastly

finally

to sum up

To sum up, I strongly support the efforts of our society to help the environment.

to conclude

to recapitulate

in short

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]]> http://tuanva.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/ielts-writing-connective-words-part-3/feed/ 1 tuanva IELTS Writing: connective words (part 2) http://tuanva.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/ielts-writing-connective-words-part-2/ http://tuanva.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/ielts-writing-connective-words-part-2/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:24:07 +0000 tuanva http://tuanva.wordpress.com/?p=75 ]]> Some examples with previous connective words …

Addition

in addition

In addition, I would like to point out that my neighbor is disturbing me late at night.

and similarly

Your life will change forever and similarly, your whole family will feel the change.

likewise

Some people have little time for a hobby, and have likewise little will to get one.

as well as

Beauty, as well as smarts, is a remarkable quality

besides

We aren’t friends. Besides, I don’t feel it’s my place to set him straight.

furthermore

Computers are getting faster and faster these days; furthermore, their cost is getting lower and lower.

also

moreover

I’ve wanting a change for a long time, moreover, I feel I deserve one.

and then too

not only … but also

Not only this product is good for your hair, but also for the whole body.

Sequence

first(ly) initially

Initially, you would start putting a plan together.

second(ly)

to begin with

To begin with, you will need to commit a portion of your time to studying.

then

next

earlier/later

Later on there comes a stage when your skills are put to a test.

after this/that

following this/that

Consequence

as a result

I studied well and as a result, I got a high score.

thus

so

therefore

I was younger and therefore, less experienced.

consequently

it follows that

thereby

I upset my friend, thereby causing her pain.

eventually

then in that case

admittedly

Admittedly, he is the smartest person I know.

Contrast

however

The book is expensive, however it’s worth it.

on the other hand

She says she feels fine, on the other hand, her face is pale and she doesn’t look healthy.

despite

in spite of

In spite of the difficulties, the task was completed.

though

He still insists, though he knows that won’t do any good.

although

but

on the contrary

The music didn’t lift her spirit, on contrary, it made her feel weak and vulnerable again.

otherwise

yet instead of

He felt unwelcome, yet instead of leaving, he stayed.

rather

Eggs for breakfast is not a good idea, I would rather have some toast.

whereas

He was her true love, whereas for him she was just another girlfriend.

nonetheless

While they didn’t trust each other, nonetheless they worked together for many years.

even though

compared with

in contrast

alternatively

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]]> http://tuanva.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/ielts-writing-connective-words-part-2/feed/ 0 tuanva IELTS Writing: connective words (part 1) http://tuanva.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/ielts-writing-connective-words-part-1/ http://tuanva.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/ielts-writing-connective-words-part-1/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:16:31 +0000 tuanva http://tuanva.wordpress.com/?p=71 ]]> Addition

in addition
and similarly
likewise as well as
besides further more
also moreover
and then too
not only … but even
besides

Sequence

first(ly) initially
second(ly) etc.to begin with then
next earlier/later
after this/that
following this/that

Consequence

as a result
thus
so
therefore
consequently
it follows that
thereby
eventually
then in that case
admittedly

Contrast

however
on the other hand
despite
in spite of
though
although
but
on the contrary
otherwise
yet instead of
rather
whereas
nonetheless
even though
compared with
in contrast
alternatively

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