Saturday, July 31, 2010

IELTS Reading Tips

1. What is not covered by the IELTS reading?

Ans: IELTS covers commonly the results of research, experiments and studies. It usually does not cover the story or plot imaginary.

2.    What else do I need keep it mind?

Ans: Time, do not waste a long time on a answer.

3. What should I do if  I don't understand a word?

Ans : You guess the meaning of the word by reading the sentence or few sentences around it. 

4. What should I need for IELTS?

Ans: The sample comprehension for IELTS reading is the best choice I think.

5. Do I read the passage first?

Ans: If you read the questions first it will be easier for you to locate the answers.

6. Is it necessary that I need to understand every word?

Ans: No, you don't need to understand every single word. You can guess the meaning by reading the sentences around.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

IELTS essay: Computer games or outdoor sports?

Today Children are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better for them to be outside playing sports and taking part in more traditional pastimes than spending all days indoors.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Together with computerization of our society there is a rising of public awareness about kids, who spend too much time in front of personal computer or playing video games. What it best for children to devote their free time to outdoor activities and conventional games or to be at home and entertain themselves with computer?
Some types of PC games can be very intelligent and may contain huge educational potential. They can encourage youngsters to develop researching skills and inspire them to learn new things. However, significant amount of video games is dumb-type, which develops nothing but button-pushing skill. Unfortunately, these games are usually highly addictive. Thus, they can cause the lack of physical activity and even serious mental diseases.

Outdoor games often more beneficial for kids health. They not only train them in terms if agility and endurance, but teach children to socialize and make friends. Moreover, they make them stronger because of fresh air, physical activity and exposure to the sunlight. Therefore, being on the street not always safe.Unattended child can receive trauma or become a subject of crime.
I was not very outgoing and physically active kid and preferred rather to read than to play with others. Getting a computer brought more diversity for my leisure and study. It helped me to experience new emotions, learn new things, study English and meet interesting people online. High information technologies aptitude helped me to get a good job than I grew up. Therefore I think parents should look to their child’s personality in order to decide what is more appropriate. Finding good balance between electronic entertainment and outdoor games depends on parents’ ability to identify what benefits their child best.

Is IELTS Compulsory or not?

IELTS should not be required by some providers of education for its approach to a college or university. However , it is recommended to test before you apply for a visa at the British Embassy or High Commission in Australia, visa etc. Ask the IELTS (minimum 5.5 bands) certificates and to maximize your visa options.

The UK Border Agency, in the new Tier-4 points Based systems has not mentioned IELTS as one of the compulsory requirements but even then students are advised to show their proof of English in the form of IELTS/TOEFL, as this greatly helps in the visa, because it shows the sincerity of a students towards his/her studies.
When you apply visa with IELTS, it increases your chances to qualify for visa- up to 25%.

Students having O & A levels qualification are not required to show IELTS certificate but it is good to have it




So if you are serious to win a visa then you should take the test because you have to impress the ambassador for your visas so don't let any thing missing or you will lose visa, because the High Commission will not call you for the missing material. The only option they have is to refuse your visa.

Apply for your visa with IELTS certificate and maximize your chances.