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How have your hobbies benefited you ?i

As I said , some of them make me physically stronger and some others are mentally useful . They refreshes me and give me energy .

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I believe that safe driving can be promoted in several different ways that do not punish drivers. Firstly, it is vitally important to educate people properly before they start to drive, and this could be done in schools or even as part of an extended or more difficult driving test. Secondly, more attention could be paid to safe road design. For example, signs can be used to warn people, speed bumps and road bends can be added to calm traffic, and speed cameras can help to deter people from driving too quickly. Finally, governments or local councils could reduce road accidents by investing in better public transport, which would mean that fewer people needed to travel by car.

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Some Collocations

To make the bed / money / a noise
To catch a cold / a bus / a fish
To come late / on time / to a decision
To do homework / the shopping / nothing
have lunch
have a bath
have a rest
have a meeting
have a haircut
have a drink
have a good time
have a relationship
have a holiday
have sympathy
have a problem

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So, that’s just a taste of a few of our old and more modern traditions. Would you like to take part in any of them?i

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• a rich variety
• a vital part, a necessary part
• a range of reasons
• musical preferences
• life stories
• express emotions, arouse emotions
• a commercial product
• cultural identity
• human existence
• give importance

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There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays?

It is true that a rich variety of musical styles can be found around the world. Music is a vital part of all human cultures for a range of reasons, and I would argue that traditional music is more important than modern, international music.

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IELTS Writing Task 1: avoid common mistakes

Here's some advice to help you avoid common mistakes in IELTS writing task 1:

• Don't copy the question for your introduction. You should paraphrase the question (i.e. rewrite it using some different words).
• [*=right]صورت سوال رو در قسمت مقدمه کپی نکنید .. باید صورت مساله رو طور دیگری با کلمات مختلف دیگری بیان کنید.
  
• Don't forget to separate your paragraphs clearly. [*=right]
  [*=right]فراموش کنید که پارگراف ها از هم جدا بنویسید ( یعنی فاصله بندازید بینشون طوریکه کاملا قابل تشخیص باشه )
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• Don't forget to write a good summary/overview of the information. A quick one-sentence conclusion is not good enough. I prefer to put the overview straight after the introduction, and I try to write 2 sentences describing the information in general. You won't get a high score if you don't write a good overview. [*=right]
  
  [*=right]فراموش نکنید که یک خلاصه ی خوب بنویسید برای اطلاعاتی که دادید ( میدونید که آخرین پاراگراف همیشه برای نوشتن یک جمع بندی برای تمام چیزهایی که شرح دادید ، هست ) .. یک جمله ی کوتاه و سریع برای نتیجه گیری خوب نیست . من ترجیح میدم که یک دید کلی از کل مطالب رو درست بعد از مقدمه بیان کنم و بعد سعی کنم که دو تا جمله بنویسم برای شرح اطلاعات . نمره خوبی نمیگیری اگر دید کلی ( خلاصه ای زیبا ) از مطالبتون ارائه ندید .
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• Don't describe items separately (e.g. 2 lines on a graph). You should always try to compare things if it is possible to do so. Instead of describing 2 lines separately, compare the 2 lines at key points. [*=right]
  
  [*=right]آیتم ها رو بطور جداگانه توصیف نکنید باید همیشه داده ها رو با هم مقایسه کنید در صورتیکه امکانش هست و بجای اینکه بیاید دو تا داده رو جداگانه شرح بدید ، اونها رو در نقاط کلیدی با هم مقایسه کنید .
  
  
• Don't try to describe every number on a chart or graph (unless there are only a few numbers). A key skill in task 1 is being able to select the key information and describe or compare it well. I usually mention around 6 or 7 numbers in my main paragraphs.
• [*=right]سعی نکنید هر شماره و داده ای که میبینید در چارت رو شرح بدید ( مگر اینکه این مورد خیلی کم و معدود باشه ) . مهارت کلیدی در تسک1 اینه که تواناییه انتخاب کردن اطلاعات کلیدی و شرح دادن و مقایسه کردن اونها رو داشته باشید . من معمولا تقریبا شیش یا هفت شماره (داده) رو در پاراگراف های اصلی ذکر میکنم .
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• Don't spend longer than 20 minutes on task 1. Practise spending 5 minutes on each of your 4 paragraphs. Stop yourself after 20 minutes; remember that task 2 is worth more marks. [*=right]
  [*=right]بیشتر از 20 دقیقه صرف نکنید روی تسک1 . تمرین کنید که برای هر پارگراف فقط 5 دقیقه بگذارید . و بعد از بیست دقیقه تمومش کنید . یادتون نره که تسک2 نمره ی بیشتری رو به خودش اختصاص میده و ارزش بیشتری داره .
  
  

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[h=3]IELTS Writing Task 1: timing and introduction[/h] 20minutes is a very short amount of time, so you need to be very organised. I suggest breaking the 20 minutes into four parts, each lasting 5 minutes.

Part 1
First five minutes: read the question, understand it, underline key figures or trends, and write your one-sentence introduction.

Parts 2, 3 and 4
Five minutes for each paragraph: overview, details.

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The diagram below shows the process by which bricks are manufactured for the building industry.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

The process by which bricks are manufactured for the building industry can be outlined in seven consecutive steps.

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Had I known ... = If I had known ...
Had he seen it, ... = If he had seen it, ...
Should you want me, ... = If you should want me, ... = If you wanted me, ...
Were I to say that, ... = If I were to say that, ... = If I said that, ...

Be he good or evil, ... = Whether he is good or evil, ...
Be it so or not, ... = Whether it is so or not, ...

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Talk about your favorite month

The weather is mild and pleasing and occasional rainfall makes the weather excellent . The sound of water in rivers as well as the freshness that you feel in the gardens and mountains are beyond description . Birds which come back from the south add to the beauty of this month , and there are numerous landscapes to watch and enjoy during this month .

During this month , people try to enjoy nature and the weather , and many plan their trips for this month . I like this month best because I think nature is trying to inspire people and give them hope to live . Another reason is that there is a tree in our yard that blossoms in this month and brings freshness to our home .

This is the month in which I feel the presence of God more than any other time . If I decide to take a trip once a year, I prefer to do it in Farvardin . I can say that this month of spring is capable of energizing us for the whole year . I wish it were Farvardin all year long !i

If I were your teacher, I'd flunk you. (I am not your teacher)i

If I were going to Antarctica, I'd go with my best friend. (I am not going to Antarctica)i

If I was fast in the race, it's because I had competition to push me. (I may have been fast; I may not have. The condition is unclear)i

If I was rude, I apologize. (I may have been rude. It depends on a person's point-of-view. The condition is unclear)i

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[=Times]Scientists agree that global warming is a real ................. What scientists don't yet know is how................ global warming will take place and how................ it will be. Industrialised or 'developed' countries are responsible for percent of greenhouse gases.................

[=Times] Greenhouse gases are gases in the atmosphere that trap heat around the earth but allow................ through. This means that the................ around the earth keeps getting hotter. There are more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere today than there were................ years ago. For example, carbon dioxide, has increased by................[=Times]percent over the past 100 years. Methane has increased by................[=Times]percent. Nitrous oxide, from burning fossil fuels and chemical fertilizers, has increased by................ [=Times]percent.

[=Times]Global warming has three main effects: rising sea levels, an increase in ................ weather conditions, and an increased frequency of outbreaks of infectious diseases such as malaria and dengue fever. Sea levels have already risen by[=Times] more than one ................ in the past hundred years and are continuing to rise. If global warming is not slowed down, some[=Times] ................ nations will be completely covered by water.

[=Times] Global warming also leads to extreme weather patterns such as El Nino. Weather patterns such as heavy storms, droughts and floods and have devastating effects on................ [=Times][=Times] . Another effect of global warming is that the................ that carry infectious diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are able to survive in places that were previously too cold or too hot for them. This increases the percentage of the world's population that is exposed to these diseases - from 45 [=Times]percent to................ [=Times]percent.

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problem

fast

bad

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sunlight

air

100

30

145

15

extreme

foot

island

agriculture

insects

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Do you like camping ?i

Yes , I do. There's something really exciting about being out in the forest , sleeping in a tent and cooking food over the campfire. It's lovely to feel so close to nature . Unfortunately , I don't get much chance to do it .

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Do you like camping ?i

No , I don't . I hate the idea of sleeping in a cramped tent and eating awful camp food . I would much prefer to sleep in a hotel where I had my own bathroom with a power shower . I honestly don't know why people enjoy it .

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Describe something you do to forget about work or study.

• What the activity is
• How often you do it
• How it helps you forget
• And say whether you would recommend other people try the same thing.

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.Speak about your favorite childhood activity

My favorite childhood activity was painting which I still enjoy doing . I went to a painting class twice a week when I was six . Mr. Roohi was my teacher who I liked very much ; he always encouraged me to continue painting because he thought I was talented and could have a promising future if I studied art at the university .

He instructed me patiently and I learned a lot in his classes . I learned to look at the world around me more carefully and draw whatever I like . I particularly remember the day when we started to learn how to draw geometric figures .

We were asked to practice how to draw them . It was very interesting because wherever I looked , I found a geometric figure which was composed of many other geometric figures . Those classes helped me later in school because I always got good marks in geometry and won the painting competition .

In addition , I always participated in artistic activities . Later , I came to understand that painting had somehow influenced my personal life ,too. A case in point in the time when I want to choose what clothes to wear or buy. Furthermore , this art helped me have a close relationship with nature and sense better the beauty that is sometimes hidden in the things around me .

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.Speak about your favorite color

Well , I like blue best . Based on psychology ; blue associates with the inner nature of humans and symbolizes peace . It is the symbol of loyalty and loneliness . According to the research that I have done about the nature and history of this color, Picasso used blue when he was depressed . Dark blue is the symbol of decency because the sky is light and pure , and the earth on the contrary is dark and polluted .

It also is the symbol of fear , sadness and death . When it accompanies black , it refers to ignorance . In Latin America dark blue is commonly used in lamentations . it is believed that one of the goddesses in Aztec culture had blue arms and legs . Blue is the symbol of water , purity and honesty , and it refers to one of the goddesses in ancient Iran called Anahita .

Ribbons of bravery medals which are awarded to patriots for the appreciation of their services are blue . Scottish soldiers colored themselves blue because they thought it would frighten their enemies and mislead them . Islamic instructions have extensively advised to wear light color clothes , including blue , for blue is the color of water and heaven .

In conclusion , I should mention that people like different colors based on the memories they have from their infancy . When I want to choose a color for my bed sheets or the curtains in my house , blue is the color that i usually have in mind .

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IELTS Speaking: 'band 9' example

:Here's a 'band 9' example for IELTS speaking question

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These are some of the best words and phrases that he used

• مکان مطلوب ، دلنشین ........desirable location
• برجسته بودن ، درخشیدن ، براحتی تشخیص دادن ................it stands out
• یک جای دیدنی معروف .......a famous landmark
• برجسته ، نمایان ، ویژه ...............it's distinctive
• مناظر تماشایی ، دیدنی .........spectacular views
• بهترین مزیت ، برتری ....the best vantage point

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Video Sample of IELTS Speaking Interview Band 8

LINK

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How are hobbies useful to us ?1

There are kinds of activities we can do in our free time . They may be related to sports and exercises , to arts and crafts or to some technical skills we gain . If the first , we will have a healthy body . If the second and third , we will learn a skill and can be a master of that .

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How should a candidate prepare himself/herself in order to have success in a job interview ?i

First , he/she must apply for a job in accordance with his/her skills and field of study . In that case , he/she has some experience or at least has some information about the job .

Second , he/she must enhance ( improve ) his/her knowledge about the subject by studying a lot .

Third , he/she must know how to behave properly during the interview to leave a good impression .

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Do you think employees should be paid more for weekends?1

Working on weekends is a kind of sacrifice employees make because the choose their job over their families . It is a time to be with the loved ones and rest , instead they go to work . So I think they should be paid more for this extra work .

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Vocabulary

• گردآوری یا جمع کردن یا تالیف یک لیست .........................compile a list
• ساخت یک مجوعه ، کالکشن ........................................... build a repertoire
• نسل فعلیِ زبان آموزان ...................the current generation of language learners
• شما نمیدونی اونها چقدر خوش شانس هستند .........................you don't know how lucky they are
• آنها دسترسی به اینترنت دارند .........................they have the Internet at their disposal
• آنها دسترسی به ویدیو ها و پادکستها و کتابهای صوتی دارند .............they have access to videos, podcasts and audiobooks
• they have the chance to immerse themselves in the language
• آنها این شانس رو دارن که غوطه ور کنن خودشون رو ( از لحاظ دسترسی های سریع و مختلف ) در زبان..........................................................
• استفاده کردن یا بهره بردن از .............................to take advantage of
• استفاده مفرص و زیادی از یک کلمه .......................................overuse of a word
• چارتها مقایسه میکنن سه کشور را از لحاظ .............................the charts compare three countries in terms of
• خلاص شدن یا دور شدن از زباله های مضر .................................... dispose of harmful waste
• مواد خطرناک .....................................hazardous materials
• دفن شدن زیر زمین / بازیافت شدن ....................are buried underground / are recycled
• دانستن مسائل اساسی یا پایه ........................know the basics
• اعتماد کردن بع غذاهای از پیش آماده شده .....................rely on pre-prepared meals
• که مطمئنا میتونه یه چیز خوب باشه ............................that would surely be a good thing

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:Compare these 2 sentences

- The UK had the highest rate of unemployment.
- The unemployment rate was highest in the UK.

• We use "the" when there is a noun after the adjective e.g. the highest number, the highest proportion.
• When we put the noun before, we don't need "the" e.g. the number was highest, the proportion was highest.

.Think it out and guess , then look at the following post

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The UK had the highest rate of unemployment. (the highest + noun)i
- The unemployment rate was highest in the UK. (noun before 'highest', no 'the')i

However, there might be an easier way to remember when to miss the word "the". We miss the word "the" when "highest" means "at its highest" or "at their highest" e.g. The unemployment rate was at its highest in the UK.

Let's try this with a few more examples:

1. Rainfall is highest in October. (Rainfall is at its highest in October)i
2. Temperatures are warmest in the south of the country. (at their warmest)i
3. Traffic is slowest between 7 and 9am. (at its slowest)i

In the above examples, don't put the word "the" before the superlative adjectives.

Superlatives can be used after possessive forms, without "the":i

• My highest IELTS score was...
• His fastest running time was...
• Britain's oldest person is...

• The UK had the highest revenue from bananas. (noun after, use "the")i
• Revenue from bananas was highest in the UK. (noun before, no "the")i

• Revenue from bananas was (at its) highest in the UK.
• Temperatures are (at their) warmest in the south of the country.

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Why do you think people prefer to be social workers?1

Because , deep down there , they believe in goodness . There are still people who honor this virtue and are eager to make others happy .

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What qualities are needed in a good social workers ?i

He/She must be good at rhetoric . He/She must be fair , passionate , logical , kind and responsible . He/She must have a clean conscience and strong sense of sympathy .

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How can society and government support social workers?i

I Iran , there is a committee that is responsible for identifying and supporting those who need social services . Both people and government support the committee in cash or kind .

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[h=3]IELTS Writing Task 2: 'while' introductions[/h] If you want to mention both sides of the argument for an "agree or disagree" question, try including a 'while' sentence in your introduction.

Here's the 'while' sentence formula

"While I accept argument A, I favour argument B"

Here's an example question

Early technological developments helped ordinary people and changed their lives more than recent developments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?i

Here's my introduction

Technological progress has taken place throughout the course of human history. While early technologies certainly changed the lives of normal people, I believe that recent breakthroughs have had an even greater impact.

Take this question for example

Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (Official IELTS Practice Materials 2)

Here's an example of a 'while' conclusion

In conclusion, while punishments can help to prevent bad driving, I believe that other road safety measures should also be introduced.

Note
The 'while' sentence makes it clear that I favour one side of the argument, but it allows me to mention both sides in the main body of my essay.

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Many students overuse 'moreover', 'furthermore' and 'in addition'. Some students seem to think that using these linking words will help them to get a 7. This is wrong.

Don't overuse these words. Although they can be useful, you should not begin every sentence with one of them.Use them occasionally.

Remember, all IELTS students learn linking words like 'moreover', so examiners are not impressed by them. If you want to impress the examiner, you need to use good vocabulary related to the question topic.

Note
Don't forget to use the word 'and'. As native speakers, they probably use 'and' much more than any other linking word.

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What is the importance of religion in our life?i

Religion is like a straight path which takes us to God . It is like a lantern . The closer we get , the warmer we will be and the path brighter to stay on .

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Which society is better to live in , a single religion or multi religion society ? Why ?i

I prefer a multi-religion society . In such a society , people learn to accept and respect religions other than their own . Anybody is free to choose a religion he/she wants after he/she studies enough about it.

Why do you think someone prefers to live as a religious saint?i

Religious saints are God's translators . They interpret holy books and God's words : a task that most ordinary people are not capable of . They feel a close relationship to God.