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Dialogue: 0,0:00:13.49,0:00:21.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ielts is designed to help universities and colleges test the skill paper wanted to study in the English language.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.65,0:00:29.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's also used as the general test of English for immigration and employment in many countries.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:29.05,0:00:35.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Candicates can choose to sit the IELTS academic test or the general training test.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:35.86,0:00:44.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The academic IELTS test is for people who want to study at the university where English is the medium of the instruction.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:44.55,0:00:57.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The general training test is for people who need a more general level of English for colleges,schools,employment or immigration.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:57.58,0:01:05.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The IELTS test is divided into four sections: Listening,reading,writing and speaking.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:05.70,0:01:09.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All candicates sit the same listening and speaking test.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:09.83,0:01:17.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,However,Academic and general training candicates each sit a different reading and writing test.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:17.59,0:01:21.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There is no pass or fail mark in the IELTS test.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:21.60,0:01:27.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Candicates are marked on a band scale of one to nine in each part.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.11,0:01:34.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This band indicates candicate's competency from no evidence of language to expert user.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.80,0:01:38.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All candicates will see the test result form.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.96,0:01:48.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is the overall band score as well as the score for each individual part of test.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:48.82,0:01:54.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Okay,so what can you do to make sure you get the best score possible.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:54.17,0:01:56.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Here are three important points.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:56.65,0:02:00.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Firstly,you must know the test format.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:00.40,0:02:07.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What are the sections of the test.Which section comes first.How much time does it last for each question.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:07.87,0:02:12.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How many questions are there.How long must you spend for.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.49,0:02:18.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Secondly,you should do pratice tests under strict tests conditions.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.22,0:02:22.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Make sure you follow all of the instructions closely.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:22.59,0:02:26.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Finally,you should make sure you use English everyday.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.83,0:02:32.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is highly best used ,especially in speaking-English countries.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:32.84,0:02:40.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But you can still practice fine English in groups,go to English films,listen to English on the radio.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:40.44,0:02:46.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Join an online chatroom and read English books and magazines.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:46.47,0:02:58.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,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.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:58.30,0:03:06.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The preparation course will help you chase your band score.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:06.69,0:03:12.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,An ielts preparation course will cover four sections of the test.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:12.26,0:03:17.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You learn all the different question types that might be asked in each section.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:17.58,0:03:26.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To prepare for the listening section,you learn to recognize intonation patterns and to recognize different varieties of spoken English.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:26.87,0:03:31.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and to practice listening for the general and specific information.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:31.78,0:03:34.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You also study for the reading test.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:34.87,0:03:42.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You learn to skim for general understanding of the test and scan for specific information.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:42.33,0:03:47.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You learn to develop vocabulary,to summarise information
Dialogue: 0,0:03:47.38,0:03:53.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and look at how to determine a writer's attitude and opinion on the topic.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:53.21,0:03:59.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For the writing section,you learn to adjust to writing style according to purpose,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:59.30,0:04:03.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,write paragraphs,introductions and conclusions.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.52,0:04:10.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,use conjuctions and referents,organise information logically within the test,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:10.22,0:04:14.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and use examples and evidence to support an argument.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:14.86,0:04:18.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And of course ,you also pracitce your speaking test.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:18.27,0:04:23.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Looking at pronunciation,intonation,and fluency.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:23.60,0:04:30.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You learn to use and understand common phrases and to interact with other speakers.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:30.13,0:04:37.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You learn to speak for an extended time on a particular topic and practice discussing the topic.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:37.43,0:04:45.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Good IELTS preparation courses also provide individual tuition so you can well your specific of nate.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:45.90,0:04:54.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And provide individual feedback too so you know exactly how you are going.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:54.83,0:05:00.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The listening test consists of four sections and takes 30 minutes.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:00.24,0:05:09.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,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.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:09.40,0:05:17.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,At the end of section four,you'll be given an extra ten minutes to transfer your answers to the listening answer sheet.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:17.40,0:05:27.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You will hear a range of English accents and dialects including Australian,British,North American,New Zealand,Irish and others.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:27.51,0:05:32.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After the listening test is the reading test .It goes sixty minutes.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:32.95,0:05:42.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It consists of three or sometimes four reading passages of increasing difficulty and there is a total of 40 questions to answer.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:42.71,0:05:49.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Though you can mark and write on the question paper,you must enter your answers on the reading answer sheet.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:49.37,0:05:56.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Be aware that no extra time is given for transfering your answers from the question paper to the answer sheet.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:56.57,0:06:01.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Writing is the third module in the IELTS test and takes sixty minutes.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:01.90,0:06:08.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are two tasks to complete,each of which requires different task types and different style of writing,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:08.81,0:06:12.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,including formal academic writing.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:12.41,0:06:15.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The writing test is into two parts.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:15.09,0:06:17.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There is no choice of question.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:17.93,0:06:24.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In the academic test,task 1 requires you to write 250 word-report.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:24.56,0:06:28.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The general training test requires a letter.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:28.36,0:06:35.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Task 2 requires you to write a discussion of at least 150 words.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:35.11,0:06:39.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The speaking test is last of four tests in IELTS.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:39.92,0:06:46.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It consists of all interview between the candicate and IELTS train examiner.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:46.71,0:06:52.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The interview lasts for approximately 11 to 14 minutes.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:52.58,0:06:55.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are three parts in the speaking test.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:55.21,0:07:02.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The introduction and interview,the individual dialogue,and a discussion or dialogue.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:02.25,0:07:05.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To begin,there is introduction.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:05.39,0:07:07.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This lasts for one minute.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:07.49,0:07:14.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The examiner introduces him or herself and would confer identity of the candicate.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:14.24,0:07:22.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And interview of 3 to 4 minutes follows,the examiner asks questions for cold and short answers.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:22.28,0:07:26.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then ir's the individual long-term dialogue.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:26.29,0:07:29.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This section goes for 3 to 4 minutes.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:29.44,0:07:34.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The examiner asks the candicate to speak for 1 to 2 minutes on the topic.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:34.71,0:07:37.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The candicate has one minute to prepare.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:37.73,0:07:43.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The examiner marks by including one or two short questions.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:43.50,0:07:47.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Finally there is a discussion or dialogue section.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:47.52,0:07:50.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This goes for between four to five minutes.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:50.80,0:07:57.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The examiner generates the discussion relating to the topic introduced in part 2
Dialogue: 0,0:07:57.12,0:08:06.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The candicate is expected to give longer responses to the questions.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:06.92,0:08:15.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So it's important that you not only practice your English but that you prepare for all different sections in an IELTS test.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:15.21,0:08:19.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And after all your preparation,follow the simple suggestions
Dialogue: 0,0:08:19.47,0:08:22.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To help ensure the day of the test go smoothly
Dialogue: 0,0:08:22.52,0:08:24.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you stay calm.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:24.14,0:08:27.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is the best way to get the highest score you can
Dialogue: 0,0:08:27.86,0:08:30.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Arrive early,at least half an hour
Dialogue: 0,0:08:30.90,0:08:34.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You dont want to be late,upset or fluttered.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:34.59,0:08:39.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When doing the test,concentrate on the part you have in front of you.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:39.21,0:08:43.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Dont worry about what you've already done to what coming up next.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:43.54,0:08:45.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Use your time well.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:45.60,0:08:48.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Know how long you need to spend on each section.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:48.31,0:08:51.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and dont get stuck on one answer.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:51.04,0:08:56.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and if you finish early,go back and check the answers carefully.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:56.25,0:08:59.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,While you're working hard for preparing for IELTS exam,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:59.34,0:09:04.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,remember it's also important to relax and do some activities that you enjoy.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:04.94,0:09:09.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And occasion to break your studies will give you fresh energy
Dialogue: 0,0:09:09.08,0:09:10.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and motivation.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:10.27,0:09:19.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and dont forget the night before you sit the IELTS test,go to bed early and get blank to your brain.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:19.64,0:09:20.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So that's all for now.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:20.80,0:09:23.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I hope this introduction to ielts has been successful.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:23.93,0:09:27.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Good luck for your study.