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Ielts is designed to help universities and colleges test the skill paper wanted to study in the English language.

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It's also used as the general test of English for immigration and employment in many countries.

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Candicates can choose to sit the IELTS academic test or the general training test.

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The academic IELTS test is for people who want to study at the university where English is the medium of the instruction.

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The general training test is for people who need a more general level of English for colleges,schools,employment or immigration.

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The IELTS test is divided into four sections: Listening,reading,writing and speaking.

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All candicates sit the same listening and speaking test.

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However,Academic and general training candicates each sit a different reading and writing test.

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There is no pass or fail mark in the IELTS test.

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Candicates are marked on a band scale of one to nine in each part.

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This band indicates candicate's competency from no evidence of language to expert user.

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All candicates will see the test result form.

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This is the overall band score as well as the score for each individual part of test.

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Okay,so what can you do to make sure you get the best score possible.

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Here are three important points.

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Firstly,you must know the test format.

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What are the sections of the test.Which section comes first.How much time does it last for each question.

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How many questions are there.How long must you spend for.

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Secondly,you should do pratice tests under strict tests conditions.

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Make sure you follow all of the instructions closely.

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Finally,you should make sure you use English everyday.

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This is highly best used ,especially in speaking-English countries.

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But you can still practice fine English in groups,go to English films,listen to English on the radio.

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Join an online chatroom and read English books and magazines.

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Many candicates enroll in the Ielts preparation course at the language school to help them carefully combine the independent study and daily practice in the English language.

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The preparation course will help you chase your band score.

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An ielts preparation course will cover four sections of the test.

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You learn all the different question types that might be asked in each section.

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To prepare for the listening section,you learn to recognize intonation patterns and to recognize different varieties of spoken English.

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and to practice listening for the general and specific information.

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You also study for the reading test.

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You learn to skim for general understanding of the test and scan for specific information.

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You learn to develop vocabulary,to summarise information

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and look at how to determine a writer's attitude and opinion on the topic.

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For the writing section,you learn to adjust to writing style according to purpose,

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write paragraphs,introductions and conclusions.

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use conjuctions and referents,organise information logically within the test,

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and use examples and evidence to support an argument.

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And of course ,you also pracitce your speaking test.

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Looking at pronunciation,intonation,and fluency.

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You learn to use and understand common phrases and to interact with other speakers.

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You learn to speak for an extended time on a particular topic and practice discussing the topic.

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Good IELTS preparation courses also provide individual tuition so you can well your specific of nate.

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And provide individual feedback too so you know exactly how you are going.

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The listening test consists of four sections and takes 30 minutes.

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As you listen to each section,you'll be given time to read the questions,write your answers in the test booklet and to check them.

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At the end of section four,you'll be given an extra ten minutes to transfer your answers to the listening answer sheet.

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You will hear a range of English accents and dialects including Australian,British,North American,New Zealand,Irish and others.

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After the listening test is the reading test .It goes sixty minutes.

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It consists of three or sometimes four reading passages of increasing difficulty and there is a total of 40 questions to answer.

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Though you can mark and write on the question paper,you must enter your answers on the reading answer sheet.

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Be aware that no extra time is given for transfering your answers from the question paper to the answer sheet.

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Writing is the third module in the IELTS test and takes sixty minutes.

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There are two tasks to complete,each of which requires different task types and different style of writing,

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including formal academic writing.

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The writing test is into two parts.

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There is no choice of question.

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In the academic test,task 1 requires you to write 250 word-report.

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The general training test requires a letter.

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Task 2 requires you to write a discussion of at least 150 words.

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The speaking test is last of four tests in IELTS.

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It consists of all interview between the candicate and IELTS train examiner.

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The interview lasts for approximately 11 to 14 minutes.

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There are three parts in the speaking test.

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The introduction and interview,the individual dialogue,and a discussion or dialogue.

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To begin,there is introduction.

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This lasts for one minute.

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The examiner introduces him or herself and would confer identity of the candicate.

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And interview of 3 to 4 minutes follows,the examiner asks questions for cold and short answers.

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Then ir's the individual long-term dialogue.

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This section goes for 3 to 4 minutes.

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The examiner asks the candicate to speak for 1 to 2 minutes on the topic.

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The candicate has one minute to prepare.

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The examiner marks by including one or two short questions.

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Finally there is a discussion or dialogue section.

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This goes for between four to five minutes.

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The examiner generates the discussion relating to the topic introduced in part 2

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The candicate is expected to give longer responses to the questions.

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So it's important that you not only practice your English but that you prepare for all different sections in an IELTS test.

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And after all your preparation,follow the simple suggestions

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To help ensure the day of the test go smoothly

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and you stay calm.

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This is the best way to get the highest score you can

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Arrive early,at least half an hour

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You dont want to be late,upset or fluttered.

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When doing the test,concentrate on the part you have in front of you.

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Dont worry about what you've already done to what coming up next.

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Use your time well.

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Know how long you need to spend on each section.

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and dont get stuck on one answer.

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and if you finish early,go back and check the answers carefully.

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While you're working hard for preparing for IELTS exam,

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remember it's also important to relax and do some activities that you enjoy.

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And occasion to break your studies will give you fresh energy

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and motivation.

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and dont forget the night before you sit the IELTS test,go to bed early and get blank to your brain.

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So that's all for now.

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I hope this introduction to ielts has been successful.

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Good luck for your study.