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Cardiovascular exercise is an effective way to burn calories when it is done at a moderate, orintense level. Walking tends to fall on the low end of the cardiovascular exercise spectrum as faras intensity. Most people who walk for exercise simply don't push their bodies as hard asindividuals who lift weights.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/371554-why-weight-lifting-burns-more-calories-than-walking-in-weight-loss/#ixzz1TJCUF5YN

LEICESTERSHIRE, England, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- For those who want to lose weight, aerobicexercise is better at suppressing appetite than non-aerobic exercise, British researchers havefound.

David J. Stensel of Loughborough University in England and colleagues said a vigorous 60-minute workout on a treadmill affects the release of two key appetite hormones, ghrelin andpeptide YY, while 90 minutes of weight lifting only affects the level of ghrelin.

The researchers said ghrelin is the only hormone known to stimulate appetite, while peptide YYsuppresses appetite.

Eleven male university students participated three eight-hour sessions. During one session they

ran for 60 minutes on a treadmill, and then rested for seven hours. During another session theydid 90 minutes of weight lifting, and then rested for 6 hours and 30 minutes. During anothersession, the participants did not exercise at all.

During each of the sessions, the participants rated how hungry they felt at various points. Theyalso received two meals during each session. The researchers measured ghrelin and peptide YYlevels at multiple points along the way.

Based on the hunger ratings, aerobic exercise produced a greater suppression of hunger. Thechanges the researchers observed were short term for both types of exercise, lasting about 2hours, including the time spent exercising, Stensel reported.

The findings are published in The American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and

Comparative Physiology.

Read more: http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2008/12/17/Walking-better-than-lifting-to-lose-weight/UPI-99541229572676/#ixzz1TJCna2sl

t is not in just what is drawn or painted. Art is how you look at something.

The world is full of many talented artists. They draw or paint what they see with their eyes. Youcan capture anything with your eyes and turn it into art. The world is so beautiful that if we do notstop and take a close look at it, we will miss much of what life has to offer us.

In the world today, we need to just take out time to see the art of our beautiful town. You do nothave to be an artist to capture art. There is a little artist in all us. Now there is the professionaldefinition of that term which is form and content. The form is the element of the thing and thecontents are the physical materials that are used.

Now in the natural sense, art is just a form of your imagination. You capture things in your mindand use that to form that wonderful piece of art. Art has balanced, contrast, principles of design,and the emphasis that is placed on it. You can do art with brushes, paint, pencils, and canvas orpaper.


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Most art is done, in this day and time, on walls of buildings. You will find different types of art allaround the world. You may see art in your home, in the sky, or even by just stepping out yourfront door. Just stop and look around you to see how much art you will find that is right under yournose.

Art is also described as a way of showing emotions. Some people express their emotions bydrawing. Their better days are the one that allows them to express themselves. It also gives abetter aspect on things by bringing them closer.

The best thing about art does not have to come up with a subject. It does not require any longthinking. The best captured art is that which do not require long thinking. It is what you see beforeyou that it becomes known as art. It is another form of communication for others.

An artist is someone that started out with one small thing and made it grow into something grand.You can start out very young and the skill gets better. The next thing you know, you are what theworld call an artist. This name is gained by the art that you just produced.

If you can see it, then you can draw and capture it to form the world's best known piece of art. Allyou have to do is to put your knowledge and skills together. Once you have accomplished thatarea, you are ready for art.

Walking is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to exercise. Experts agree that you should get30 minutes of moderate-level physical activity on most days of the week -- walking is one of theseactivities. There are also has several health benefits of walking, such as reducing your risk ofcertain medical conditions (such as high blood pressure and heart disease), reducing depression,and helping you sleep better.

The Benefits of Walking: An OverviewExperts agree that physical activity is one of the cornerstones for good health, and walking is oneof the easiest (and cheapest) ways to be physically active. All you need is a good pair of shoes,and you can do it almost anywhere and at any time.

Experts also agree that all you need is 30 minutes of moderate-level physical activity on mostdays of the week to see health benefits. Brisk walking is considered a type of moderate-levelphysical activity.You can even divide the 30 minutes into shorter periods of at least 10 minutes each. Forinstance, use stairs instead of an elevator, get off a bus one or two stops early, or park your car atthe far end of the lot at work.If you already engage in 30 minutes of moderate-level physical activity a day, you can get addedbenefits by doing more. Engage in a moderate-level activity for a longer period each day, orengage in a more vigorous activity.

Specific Walking BenefitsBased on research studies, walking on a regular basis has the following health benefits:

It reduces your risk of dying from heart disease or strokeIt lowers your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, colon cancer, and diabetesIt lowers high blood pressure (hypertension)It protects against falling and bone fractures in older adultsIt may help protect against certain types of cancer, such as breast cancerIt increases the number of calories your body uses, which helps to control your weight (see BMI


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ELTS Cue Cards & Speaking QuestionsSample Cue Cards & Answers - TipsCard 1. What is an advertisement?

-What are the advantages & disadvantages?-What is your favourite ad?-Do you think ad is required for a product to sell?

Card 2. Talk about an international personality?

-What is her/his name?-Why is she/he famous?

Question:

Which automobile would you like to buy?

-What all qualities should it have?

-Why would you like to buy it?

-Does any of your friend own it?

Recently Asked IELTS Question In Academic & General Training Modules (GT)Recent Asked Speaking Cue CardsAny message you received?-Where did you receive the message?-What was the message about?-What did you do after that?

Recent Writing Tasks1. Do you think that companies should promote home-office work culture? What are theadvantages and disadvanatages?2. Many pharmaceutical companies sell their medicines at high profits and use the money infurther medical researches. What are the advanagtes and disadvantages of selling medicines athigh price?

Recently Asked IELTS Questions In General Training (GT) Writing Module

Task 1 (Letter Writing)

#You are going to visit a foreign country on a tourist visa for a few days. Write a letter to theToursit Officer of the city you want to visit to get the details of the various locations you can see,the accommodation you can afford and any advice.Task 2 (Essay Writing)

#What are the advantages and disadvantages of regular education and private education. Whichview do you support and why?Currently rated 5.0 by 2 people


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IELTS Speaking Module Cue Card Asked From March 06, 2010 Exam Students#1. A recent journey that you made-Where did you go?-What did you do on your way?-What problems did you face?#2. TV program that you watch-What program do you watch and why?-What is special about this program?-Any changes that would like to have in this program.-Should children participate in a TV program?

ecently Asked IELTS Questions In Academic Writing ModuleWriting Module (Task 2) - Essay

These days employers look for the appropirate qualifications in the candidates they recruit. Doyou think qualifications matter or is it only the experience or knowledge which should beconsidered?Speaking Module - Cue CardWhich is your favourite shop?- Where is it?- Why do you go there?- Do others feel the same as you do for this shop?

CUE CARDSPhase I

Do u go for shopping?Where do u go for shopping?Phase IIWhat is the impact of media on relationships?Whom u consider to be the head of the family?All the questions related to the family.Phase IIIDo you go for shopping?Where do you go for shopping?What job are you doing?What difficulties do you encounter in the job?What kind of movies do you like to watch?What do you find interesting in your job?

Are you interested in sports or games?What is the importance of time- management?What kind of TV programs do you like to watch?Are you interested in arts?What about reading books?Do you visit art galleries?Ist Cue CardDescribe a family other than yours.What qualities should be there in the head of the family?All the questions related to the family.


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Phase III Related QuestionsWhat are the qualities of a good parent?What is the impact of media on relationships?Whom u consider to be the head of the family?What is the role of grandparents in the family?Compare family in the past and present.IInd Cue CardA place with lot of water bodies.What kind of people visit over there?Why people go there?What people do over there?Phase III Related QuestionsWhat the countries are doing to preserve the water bodies? Do individuals have to take control over water usage? Compare amount of water usage in the past and present.IIIrd Cue CardDescribe a place where you go for listening to music. How you came to know about this place?What kind of music do you like listening to?What kinds of people come over there? How it has helped you?Phase III Related Questions How has technology influenced the music? Do you think people should be allowed to download music free of cost? Should parents send a child to learn musical instruments?What are the effects of music on children?IVth Cue CardDescribe a person who has done a lot of social work.Phase III Related QuestionsWhat is charity?What is the role of government in social work?Whats the source of income for charitable organizations?

What kind of charitable services are available in our society?

Latest Questions In IELTS Writing Module Tasks & Speaking Cue CardsBritish Council & IDP AustraliaGeneral Training (GT)Letter (Task 1)You are working in a company as an administrator and have organized a meeting with a client.

The venue has been changed from the pre-decided location to the new one. Inform one of yourclients about the eleventh hour change and aplologize. Also write about any change in themeeting schedule.Essay (Task 2)

The students are often indulged in physical activities but the on the other hand the adults have notime for the same. What do you think they should do so that they also remain fit in this fast life.Academic


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Essay (Task 1)Friendships and relationships are decrreasing these days. What do you think are the causes andsolutions?Graph (Task 2)

I am not sure about the question but there was a line graph describing some disease cases andalso some predictions.

IELTS Task 2 Writing Preparation. Essay 1.Children should be forced to read novels from every major genre including science fiction, sport,romance, horror and crime. Being widely read will mean children will have a better understandingof the world around them.To what extent do you agree or disagree?Write at least 250 words.For an average child growing up in the cocooned environs of home, school and playground, theworld

appears to be just what they see around them doting parents who take care of all their needs,schoolstaff who nourish their intellect with structured learning, and fellow friends whom to share andfight with.How should we make the children aware of the existence of the rest of the world and its grown-upways?One very good way of introducing the real world that exists beyond this shielded life is by puttingnovelsinto their hands. As the child begins to turn page after page, they are inexorably drawn into thefantasywoven by the author. As they navigate the story arc, they begin to get an inkling of what exactly toexpectwhen they become adult. Well-read parents or seniors can discuss the pros and cons of the plot

overlunch or dinner with the child and give their thinking the right, constructive direction.Each genre whether science fiction or sport, romance or crime and horror has some differentperspective to offer to the child. Because the children themselves do not know which genre ofnovel mighthold their interest, the best way is to let them discover what attracts them most by forcing them toreadnovels of all possible genres. Quite naturally, the kids will discard the genre that is not to theirliking, andwill gravitate towards the one that is.The best way to give children an education that goes beyond the learning of the classroom is toinculcatein them the taste for literature. What better way to round out their personality than by gently

handholdingtheir imagination into the world of fantasy of diverse authors?

IELTS Task 1 Writing Preparation. Letter 2.You recently bought a computer that doesnt work the way you expected.Write a letter to the shop. In your letter Describe what is wrong with the computer Complain about the poor service Say what action you would like the shop to take


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You should write at least 150 words.Dear Sir,I am writing to you with reference to my purchase of a computer from your shop recently. Theinvoicenumber was #09/762, dated 24/09/2010.Ever since it was brought home, I havent been very satisfied with the computers performance.The tray ofthe DVD drive gets stuck while coming out and has to be nudged before it can fully expose itself.In thefront panel for the USB ports, port #2 on the left does not work. The printer cable does notconnectproperly.I had phoned your customer support and was promised that the problems will be looked into thatvery day.However, one week has passed since the complaint was registered and still nobody has turnedup. Is thisthe kind of service and support that your shop is famed for?A dissatisfied customer, as you must be aware, can badmouth the business. I would like tothereforecourteously request you to arrange for a qualified computer expert to look into the problems and

rectifythem at the earliest.I look forward to hearing your response to this matter.Yours faithfullyM Board.

IELTS Task 2 Writing Preparation. Essay 2.The cost of air travel has fallen in recent years. Do you believe this is a positive or negativedevelopment?To what extent do you agree or disagree?Write at least 250 words.For a busy human being, travelling from point A to point B in the fastest possible time is more

importantthan enjoying the scenery that presents itself to them along the way. When speed takes higherpriorityover the pleasure of the journey itself, what better mode of transportation than air travel?It is quite natural that the economics of transport have followed the burgeoning demand forspeed.Governments around the world have opened air travel to the private sector in recent years.Businesseshave been quick to capitalize, and rightly so, on the basic human need to take advantage of airtravel thattakes them to their destination as quickly as possible. As more and more airline companies set upshop,seat capacities have risen exponentially. This has led to a situation where supply has matched

and insome cases exceeded demand. Lowering of fares is a logical outcome of this competition.Presented with the alternatives of travelling by air versus travelling by rail or road, it is natural toopt for airtravel because the fares have now become more-or-less equal. The time saved by reaching thedestination earlier can be more productively spent elsewhere perhaps in seeking morebusiness, orspending quality time with the family, or simply in rest and recreation.Whether it is to rush to ones fiance to make that lifetime decision, to ones ailing grandmotheron the


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deathbed, to the meeting with the client on the verge of placing that all-important order, or toreach theexact spot on earth where the perfect solar eclipse is visible in time; whatever the motive, airtravel is theway to go. Lower airfares are quite obviously a positive development.

IELTS Task 1 Writing Preparation. Letter 3.Your new roommate is not doing his chores.Write a letter to him complaining about this situation. In your letter Describe his messiness and poor hygiene Complain about his lack of consideration Say what action you would like him to takeYou should write at least 150 words.Dear Sir,As my new roommate, it has been a pleasure to welcome you. I hope that you have settled downcomfortably in the new environs.Unfortunately, there are a couple of issues that I would like to point out to you that I findunacceptable.The first issue is disorderliness. There is a provision for our belongings to be stacked separately.

Yet, Ifind your clothing and books, etc, mixing with mine. This is a totally avoidable embarrassment.The second issue is hygiene. Since we both have to share the toilet, it is important to flush it andkeep itclean after use, so that the next person using it is not inconvenienced.In addition to this, leftover food must be thrown in the garbage, and must not litter the floor.This lackadaisical attitude towards orderliness and hygiene might be acceptable if you were livingalone.However, when you share the room with others, consideration of them is a must.I hope that you take both this letter and my suggestions in the right spirit, and that you will mendyourways. I look forward to a more mutually congenial stay during the rest of our period of sharing thisliving

space.Thanks and regards,Percy Nickety

IELTS Task 2 Writing Preparation. Essay 3.In many countries, children are not exercising as much as before and are becoming more andmore overweight.What is your opinion of this situation?Write at least 250 words.Child obesity is a cause for concern for all the stakeholders of society from parents toeducators, togovernments and the medical system. Rightly so, as obesity, and at such a young age, poseshazards on

quite a few fronts.Thanks to industrialization and technology, people no longer have to indulge in as much physicalexercisein order to earn money as they had to in the pre-industrial days. Jobs have become more andmoresedentary with time, with the result that the importance of physical exercise and the benefits ofmaintaining ones physique become known only when the doctor is called in after some majorhealth issuecrops up. With parents taking their own physical exercise so casually, their attitude naturallyreflects on


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their childrens lifestyles too. The end result is that children invariably spend a lot of their free timesittingbefore the television instead of playing outside, and the only part of the body that gets ampleexercise isthe thumb that presses the buttons on the remote control.As if lack of exercise wasnt enough, unhealthy food has replaced nutritious food on the diningtable. Theincreased level of lard leads to health problems for the child, straining not only the familys bills,but alsostretching the medical system as a whole. Research has revealed that obese kids are more likelyto beaccident-prone, and more susceptible to disease conditions such as diabetes, which lowers theirproductivity as adults when they begin working.The remedy for child obesity begins at home. Parents need to be educated first on the negativesideeffectsof the kind of lifestyles their children are leading. A healthy, and not obese, child is what shouldbeaimed for.

IELTS Task 1 Writing Preparation. Letter 4.

You lost your wallet on the train. No one has found it yet.Write a letter to the station master of the local train station. In your letter Describe your wallet and what was in it Request information about their lost and found service Say what other action you would like the station master to takeYou should write at least 150 words.Dear Sir,Subject: Loss Of Wallet On The TrainI am writing to inform you that I lost my wallet today (October 10, 2010) on the Sydney toCanberra train. Ihad boarded the train from Sydney at 12:05 pm at Central station, and got down at Queanbeyanat 4:14pm. I was in the third car from the engine.

It is most likely that the wallet must have slipped out onto the seat from my coat unnoticed, after Itook itout to pay a hawker. I realized that the wallet was not with me after reaching Henderson Street.It is a dark-brown leather wallet with three compartments. I have my car driving licence andpassport in italong with a photograph of my fiance. If I remember correctly, I was carrying AUD 500 in notesalongwith some coins.I shall be grateful if you can forward this letter to your lost-and-found service, and direct theofficials of theonward stations to urgently look into the matter. I shall also appreciate being informed themoment anyinformation about the wallet becomes available, as without the driving licence and the passport I

amhelpless.Thanks and regards,Juan Bornaminit

IELTS Task 2 Writing Preparation. Essay 4.Some people believe that children spend too much time doing things they like and not enoughtime doing school work.What do you think children should be doing?Write at least 250 words.


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The debate over the advantages and disadvantages of the structured, formal learning systemsthat we putthe children through has been raging ever since education institutions were first set up. Are weconstricting the childs innate creativity with the straitjacket of a practice that does not takecognizance oftheir natural talents?There is no doubt that the present education system has its inherent limitations. Given theinadequateinfrastructure required for customized education, it is a very regimented pedagogy that hasevolved overtime. This pedagogy administers a standardized dose of learning to the entire class based oncurriculaprescribed by educationists. This approach is blind towards whether cherubic Mary sitting in thefront rowlikes Math or not, or whether the dreamy John sitting near the window likes Chemistry or not. Is itanysurprise, therefore, that given the chance, children invariably slip away towards doing things theyreallylike, rather than doing the school work that they do not?Young minds require a lot of freedom to explore the world from their own perspective. The music

playingfrom the play-station might hold to them more attraction than the set of problems they have beenasked tospend time on. Yet, despite all limitations, the present education system prepares children to jointhemainstream of society with ease. Without glossing over its flaws, the system does provide astandardmeasure of individual scholastic abilities, which can help decide where exactly in society eachindividualcan fit.In conclusion, a balanced approach that allows the child the freedom to do their thing, but at thesametime that keeps reminding them of the benefits of the education they are getting in school, might

help givethem the motivation to complete the school assignments in time.

IELTS Task 1 Writing Preparation. Letter 5.Your friend has been treated badly in your local hospital.Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter Describe why she was in hospital Complain about the poor service she received Say what action you would like the hospital staff to takeYou should write at least 150 words.Dear Sir,Subject: Bad Treatment Of Patient In Your Hospital

Through this letter, I would like to bring to your attention the shabby treatment received by myfriend, Mrs.Sienna Boland, at the hands of the hospital staff while she was admitted here for a surgicalprocedure.Mrs. Boland was admitted for laryngotomy on October 2nd, 2010. The entire period of her stay inthehospital, according to her, was not at all a satisfactory experience.The behaviour of the nursing staff was casual, bordering on the indifferent. Her requests forassistancewere fulfilled almost cursorily. The rooms were never cleaned. The doctors always seemed to be


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in ahurry, and never set her mind at ease about the procedure she was undergoing. Mrs. Boland hasvowednever to return to the hospital.As a responsible citizen, I would like to impress upon you the hospitals deteriorated standards.Youradministration must pay more attention to cleanliness and hygiene. Further, you must inculcateprofessionalism and sensitivity in the staff. Only then will confidence be established in the mindsof thepublic about the quality of healing in the hospital.I trust that you will address the issues in this letter immediately.Kind regards,Con Cerne

IELTS Task 2 Writing Preparation. Essay 5.In some countries children start full time school at the age of four.What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?Write at least 250 words.The age at which the child is mentally ready to leave the warmth and cosiness of home to sit in aclassroom along with peers is an issue of debate amongst psychologists. Usually, the minimum

agewhen the child should begin schooling is dictated by the law of the land. On the one hand therearecountries, such as Sweden, where a child can enter school only after turning seven. On the otherhand,there are countries, such as Northern Ireland, where a child can join school the moment they turnfour.Advocates of the early starting age posit the rationale of catching the mind early. The developingbrain hasbegun to become receptive to recognizing symbols such as the alphabet and the numbers, theysay, andit also is able to relate words with objects. The school only accelerates this process of learning,which

helps them exit the pipeline that extends right up to college, earlier. Also, due to minimaldistractions atthis age, the brains concentration and retention capacity is at its peak, which schooling puts touseimmediately.Opponents of the early-starting-age however dismiss the analogy that equates children withlearningmachines. At the age of four, kids must be gently hand-held into the world of symbols andpictures attheir own pace, they say, which is possible at home and at informal play centers. The cognitiveoverload ofrecognizing a set of alphabet letters and numbers at four years might be okay for some kids, butmight

permanently instil the loathe of a schooling environment in others, according to them.Research on the impact of starting school early on individual cognition has been inconclusivethus far.While the debate continues to rage, the general opinion appears to be veering towards beginningschoollater rather than earlier.

IELTS Task 1 Writing Preparation. Letter 6.Your car has broken down for the third time since it was fixed by your local garage.Write a letter to the garage manager. In it


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Describe the reason for needing their service Complain about the problems with the repairs Say what action you would like them to takeYou should write at least 150 words.Dear SirSubject: Recurrent Problems With Car RepairI had brought my car a 2000 Holden Rodeo DX TFR9 to your garage on September 29th,2010 for anoverhaul. Since then I have had to return the car to the garage three more times, and still itsproblemsdont seem to end.After the overhaul, on returning home I discovered a leaking oil sump. After this problem wassorted out,the very next day there was a loud noise in the engine bay. Your staff had to haul the vehicleback to thegarage with a trailer to carry out repairs. Today, there was a strange noise in the engine bay yetagain.I fail to understand why the garage is unable to resolve the cars problems once and for all. Is it acase ofgross negligence, or downright incompetence? I am sure you understand the negative impact an

unsatisfied customer can have on your business.I would like you to direct your most experienced personnel to take a look and fix the carsproblems to theirmost competent best immediately.I look forward to receiving your response to this matter.Yours faithfullyRick Toff

IELTS Task 2 Writing Preparation. Essay 6.In the old days it was expected that we would have a job for life. Now we dont expect to have thesame job for more than a couple of years.What is your opinon of this situation?

Write at least 250 words.There was a time when people completed their school or college, and eagerly sent out theirresumes for a

job in companies of their choice. The day the appointment letter hiring them for the job landed intheirhands used to be a red-letter day. It was an indication that life was now well set, right up toretirement.Job-hopping was not the norm, and company loyalty mattered more than anything else.Today, company loyalty is a forgotten term. It is now very common to have a string of jobtenures notlasting more than two years in ones resume. The churn in human resources is a sign of thetimes.Downsizing and resizing are the order of the day, and one feels lucky upon leaving the place of

workwithout the proverbial pink-slip being handed over. A resume is now a commodity, to beencashed at thenext hiring round being conducted at the competitors gate next door. An economy that has beenswingingup and down is in major part the reason behind this change of attitude.The implication of the attitude-change is clear. The next job might require a set of skills totallydifferentfrom what one had excelled at in the last job, and different from what one had learned back incollege.


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Todays organizational scenario demands a mindset that is open to the idea of learning newskills. It is notunusual, therefore, to see somebody who worked as a bean-counter for a garment-manufacturerin theirearlier avatar, now marketing web-based solutions for an internet company.It is obvious that the good old days are not going to return any time soon. Survival in the jobmarketdepends on ones marketability, which in turn depends on whether one can supply the skill that isindemand.

IELTS Task 1 Writing Preparation. Letter 7.Your train was late which meant you missed the final connecting train to your home. You had toget a taxi.Write to the railway company. In your letter Describe the importance of you making your connection Complain about missing your connection and needing to take an expensive taxi Request that your taxi charge be paid for by the railway companyYou should write at least 150 words.Dear Sir,

Subject: Compensation For Using Taxi Due To Delayed TrainI wish to bring to your attention the discomfort and inconvenience I had to undergo recently whileusingyour public transport service.I am a regular commuter of the intercity train and use it to travel everyday from Graythorne stationtoBowen Hills station. From here I switch to another train to reach Toowong, my home station. Onthe 10th ofOctober 2010 trains were delayed on the Ferny Grove Line where Graythorne is located. Due tothe delay,I reached Bowen Hills at 10:30 pm instead of the usual 7:00 pm. Since the last train from BowenHills toToowong leaves at 7:30 pm, I had no alternative but to hire a taxi in order to reach home.

It cost me AUD $300 that night to travel from Graythorne to Toowong by private taxi. Employedas anintern with a small firm in Graythorne, I can ill-afford to pay this amount, which I had to borrowfrom myroom-mate that night.I therefore request you to arrange for this money to be compensated to me at the earliest. I wouldbehappy to forward you a copy of the taxi receipt.I look forward to hearing from you soon.Kind regardsAmy Pond

IELTS Task 2 Writing Preparation. Essay 7.More and more people these days are going into business for themselves, rather than work forsomeone else. Is this a positive or negative development?To what extent do you agree or disagree?Write at least 250 words.These past few decades have thrown up a new breed of people who thrive on the challenge ofbeing ontheir own. Increased globalization, advancements in technology and innovative models of doingbusiness


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has generated a myriad number of avenues which has triggered the entrepreneurial itch in thisnew breed.Reporting for work at 9 am every morning at somebody elses doorstep to perform whatever job isexpected, returning back home in the evening, and performing this routine for the entire work-weekwithout break, was the idea of a perfect lifestyle for people till not many years ago. Not anymore.Now, thevery idea of performing the same dull, boring routine day-in and day-out for an equallyunimaginativeemployer makes a lot of people uncomfortable. These people see a lot of opportunities openingup aroundthem, where they feel they can fulfil their potential and actually do something that they arepassionateabout. These are the risk-takers; they have an innate confidence that they can earn the same, ifnot more,amount of money as an entrepreneur than they could while in regular employment.The interest in entrepreneurialism as a calling has also been motivated by the way business isbeingconducted these days. Organizations are not only downsizing and flattening their hierarchy, theyare also

outsourcing many of their functions in order to concentrate on their core competence and cutdown onemployee costs. When entire departments are hived off, the people manning these departmentsturnaround as entrepreneurs and offer their services to their own former employers. It is a win-winsituation forboth the employer and the now former-employee.The trend towards setting up ones own business is a positive development. Owning ones owncompanyis a matter of pride that no regular job can provide!

IELTS Task 1 Writing Preparation. Letter 8.You recently signed a lease to an apartment. After moving in you found that the cracks in theceiling let the rain in damaging your antique collection of vinyl music records.Write a letter to the real estate agent. In your letter: Describe the problem in your apartment Complain about the damage to your records Say what you expect them to do about itYou should write at least 150 words.Dear Sir,Subject: Damage Of Antique Goods Due To Faulty CeilingThis letter is written with reference to the apartment located on the first floor, Oaks GrandBuilding, 187Kent Street, Sydney, and leased by me with effect from October 1st, 2009.

Last night, I had left an open box of my vinyl music records on the centre table of the main hallbeforegoing to bed. I was in the process of cataloguing and archiving them for my collection. Thismorning Idiscovered that water from last nights rain had seeped through the cracks in the ceiling anddropped onthese records, damaging them permanently. These records are antique, one-of-a-kind andthereforepriceless.I have some other pieces of furniture that are similarly highly priced. I do not wish to see them


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damagedbecause of any faulty construction. I am also concerned that the resultant mildew and mould mayposehealth hazards.I therefore ask you to arrange to rectify the fault in the ceiling within the next thirty days, failingwhich Ishall be forced to take legal redress. I am enclosing digital images of the leaking ceiling and thedamagedrecords for your perusal. I also require compensation for these records and would be happy toforward youcopies of the valuation certificates.I look forward to your response to this matter.Yours faithfully,J Chow

IELTS Task 2 Writing Preparation. Essay 8.University graduates no longer expect to get a job when leaving university and even if they do,end up working at a fast food restaurant until they can find a real job.What is your opinion of this situation?

Write at least 250 words.Even in the best of times, youngsters never expected that a job with a description fitting theirskills wouldbe waiting for them when they stepped out of the hallowed precincts of the university. Today,given theuncertain times, the only thing they are certain of is the odd job in the fast food restaurant downthe corner.One reason for this mismatch between industry expectations and university outputs is that theacademia isalways a step behind industry requirements. The skill sets of the batches that universities churnout yearafter year do not find any takers in the industry because they are either for jobs that had dried uplong ago,

or for jobs that are too few and far between.Lack of adequate on-the-job training, while undergoing formal education, is another culprit behindthemalaise. All that the young graduate has to show by way of expertise is the sheet of paper withornatelettering that grandiosely announces the education undergone by the holder of the paper. It is asad truthof life that, after burning money on expensive education and after poring over the books in thelibrary tilllate in the night for so many years, at the end of it all, the sheet of paper that they had so covetedandworked so hard for does not turn out to be their passport to a decent life.It is time the industry and academia worked out a bridge that prepares job descriptions a number

of yearsin advance, which can then be translated into course curriculum. Such a bridge does soundchallenging,but is not infeasible to implement. Till such time, the fast food restaurant will continue to act asthe bridgebetween academic learning and a real job.

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When you changed the plan on your mobile phone service awhile ago you didnt realise that yourservice provider also signed you up to a new 24 month contract. When you changed serviceproviders your original provider sent you a bill for $800 for breaking your contract.Write a letter to the mobile phone service provider. In your letter Describe the situation Reject the bill Tell them what they have to do with itYou should write at least 150 words.Dear Sir,Subject: Wrongly Charged Bill Of $800I was a subscriber to the Freedom Plan of your mobile service from May 2008. In September2008,attracted by the features of the then newly-announced Complete Plan, I switched over to thisplan. OnOctober 9, 2009, I terminated my subscription altogether from your services and have subscribedtoanother service provider.However, I have received a bill from your company for $800 for breaking a 24-month contractwith thecompany purported to have been agreed upon by me when I signed up for the Complete Plan.

This isshocking, to say the least.The sales person who presented the papers for me to sign for the switch-over from Freedom toComplete never informed me about any such contract. To my mind, this is an underhand way ofdoingbusiness. Through this letter therefore, I am hereby rejecting this bill.Further, I would like to suggest that the 24-month contract be highlighted in all your futureinteractions withprospective customers who might be interested in subscribing to the Complete Plan.Yours faithfully,Fonny Busnis

IELTS Task 2 Writing Preparation. Essay 9.

In the 21st century, experience is being prized by employers more than degrees. A personwithouta degree and 5 years experience is more likely to get a job over someone with 2 mastersdegrees and no experience.Is this a positive or negative development?Write at least 250 words.Businesses the world over seem to have finally learnt their lesson the hard way: it is not thebeautifullyprinted parchments with their florid writing that announces the degree of the holder of the paperthatmatter. What matters is the expertise that the person brings to the job. This realization hasdramaticallydropped the stratospheric value of academic learning in the eyes of both the society and the

learners. Thecraze for degree, once at a frenzied high, has visibly ebbed.Having burnt their fingers in experimenting with the bright young boys and girls who bring a bunchof fancydegrees but have nothing to show by experience, employers are now increasingly veeringtowards peoplewho do not have any degrees to crow about, but who can place their finger on the pulse of thebusinessand tell you exactly what is wrong, how to set it right, and then proceed to set it right withoutmaking any


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show of it.It is not entirely the fault of the youth. Having sat through long hours in classrooms, listening tothe steadydrone of the lecturer, working on problems that make umpteen presumptions in order to makethemsolvable within the time-limits of the exams, these kids are fully versed in theory, but thoroughlyout oftouch with the reality of the wide world. Is it any surprise then that, faced with a real-life problemincorporate life, they are left scratching their head, with nary a clue about how to solve it?The preference of experience over academic degree cannot be viewed as a positive or negativedevelopment. It is simply the demand of the times. For university degrees to still be relevant intodayssociety, universities should arrange to provide on-the-job training within the curriculum, so thatthechances of the youth getting at least entry-level jobs will improve.

IELTS test in Singapore June 2011 (General Training)

Below are the topics and questions shared by A, who recently took an IELTS exam in Singapore.

Listening test

Section 1. About burglaries.

Section 2. Directions in a Zoo Safari Park and information about adopting animals.

Section 3. Dialog of two students about engine design.

Section 4. Comparison of childrens development in the past and at present.

Reading test

Dont remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have attended an event in the local park. Write a letter to the organizers of the event andinclude the following

- details of the event- what you enjoyed the most- what needs to be improved- make suggestions how to improve.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In most parts of the world people are living longer. What are the possible causes of this situation?Is this a negative or positive development?

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General Training Writing Task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

In most parts of the world people are living longer. What are the possible causes of this situation?Is this a negative or positive development?

You should write at least 250 words.

Model Answer

Longevity in the world over has been increasing for a variety of reasons. Babies born today enjoymuch longer life spans than those of their parents. It is argued that this increase is a positivephenomenon and that the main causes of it are both the deepening of medical understanding andthe sharing of such information between people via tools like the Internet. These causes will beexamined in detail to prove their value in the lengthening of worldwide life spans.

Firstly, medical advancements over the last century have allowed people to postpone death.Among the more significant discoveries that made this possible is the development of antibiotics.

Antibiotics, now available to most people the world over, dramatically lower incidences ofinfection and have thus greatly curbed the number of people the world over who die due todiseases once thought incurable. Thus, advancements in science can be seen as one of themore major contributors to the extending of worldwide life spans.

Secondly, the Internet and the information shared across it has made the debunking of ineffectivemedical practices much easier. For example, medical folklore in countries like Ghana and ruralChina dictate new mothers avoid washing themselves for a month after giving birth. Before toolslike the Internet, ridiculous and unsanitary practices such as this were widely believed to be in thebest interests of the mothers health. Today, few people in either country would argue in favour ofthis postnatal tradition. Thus, the Internet has allowed people to share life-promoting informationthe world over.

In conclusion, human life is precious and the global extending of life spans should be seen aspositive. It is hoped medical discoveries continue to increase in number and that access to theInternet continues to grow, allowing longevity to be a pleasure enjoyed everywhere.

This model answer was written for IELTS-Blog.com visitors by Ryan Higgins, an online IELTSinstructor, blogger and author. For more of his free IELTS resources, visit his blog.

IELTS Writing Model Answer for an essay (from a recent exam in Australia)



Several languages die every year. Many people feel this is a positive trend and that a world withfewer languages promotes harmony and understanding between people. Analyze both sides ofthis argument and provide your opinion.


Model Answer

Many languages around the world die every year, often replaced with more widely spoken


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dialects. Opinions as to whether this is a positive or negative trend are mixed. On one hand,people feel sharing a common language may help to encourage economical development in theworld. However on the other hand, many feel the losing of languages is a negative trend thatmakes it increasingly difficult to trace humanitys heritage. Both of these accounts will beexamined before a conclusion is reached.

As many attest, the global adoption of a single language can do a lot in promoting economicaldevelopment. For example, all export companies in China hire English speaking people to helpthem communicate with foreign buyers. The growth in trade that comes as a result of this effort tospeak the worlds language does a lot to create jobs and industries around the world. Thus it canbe understood why many people support this point of view.

However, other people would argue that the rapid reduction of the worlds languages is making itincreasingly hard to trace where and how people evolved. For example, during colonial timesmany lesser spoken African languages were replaced with English, French and Dutch. Thisphenomenon has understandably caused major problems for modern day historians, as these oldand forgotten languages render many of the recovered historical records and artifactsindecipherable.

After analyzing both sides of this argument, it is felt that more good comes from the global

adoption of a single language than the preservation and practice of older languages. Thus, it ishope the world continues to move towards a single, standardized linguistic system.


IELTS Writing Model Answer for an essay (from a recent exam in the UK)

The topic below was seen in the Academic IELTS exam in the UK, March 2011.



The costs of international travel are decreasing and tourism is growing. What are the advantagesand disadvantages of increasing tourism activity in different countries?


Model Answer

Tourism is often touted as an industry that will never shrink in size. In other words, as the worlddevelops, more and more people will be able to travel. Although many may see this as a positivephenomenon, it is not a trend without drawbacks. Both the advantages and disadvantages of this

topic will be analyzed before a reasoned conclusion is reached.

On the one hand, the reduction in travel fare and the increasing of global tourism can be seen asa positive event as it promotes intercultural understanding and global harmony. For example,many Middle Eastern states have opened their doors and embraced tourism over the last twentyyears and this has helped shed prejudiced views internationally that all Middle Eastern countriesare dangerous. This development clearly shows the benefits of an increasing internationaltourism industry.

In addition to this, tourism creates new opportunities for trade. For example, many Chinese


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tourists are bringing back products from foreign countries that are currently unavailable in China.These new trade ties are great for the health of the entire global economy and can be seen as yetanother positive ramification resulting from increased tourism.

On the other hand, the international tourism industry does pose some disadvantages. For one,money travelling into countries through tourism can lead to the establishment of some morallyquestionable activity. To name a few, tourist hotspots in developing countries are often rife withtheft problems, maimed beggars and prostitution. The inflaming of these issues as a result ofincreased tourism is an obvious disadvantage to the growing global travel industry.

Following this analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of tourism and the falling travelprices that are making it more possible, it is felt tourism has more benefits than drawbacks. It ishoped the growth in global intercultural understanding continues uninterrupted as tourismincreases.


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The topic below was seen in the Academic IELTS exam in Malaysia, May 2011.



Many people believe that teachers should teach students how to judge right from wrong and howto behave, while others think they should just teach academic subjects. What is your opinion?


Model Answer

Teaching is the art of transferring information from one human being to another. A good teacheris someone who can make this process happen smoothly. It is argued that instructors shouldmake efforts to teach not only academic subjects but also those pertaining to basic ethics andproper behaviour. To prove this, the heightened abilities of a teacher to instill ideas and thecommunity-related benefits of morality-based lessons will be analyzed.

Firstly, teachers are trained to communicate ideas effectively and applying these skills to theareas of morality and behaviour is a positive thing. For example, Canadian Catholic schoolsengage students in lessons that challenge them to clearly distinguish moral choices from immoralones. As these sorts of lessons are typically part of a spiritual studies program, they are not foundin Canadian public schools. Interestingly, Canadian public schools have much higher incidences

of youth hostility and drug use and much lower high school graduation rates. Thus, whenCanadian Catholic schools are compared to their public counterparts, the effects of the moral andbehavioural lessons teachers impart to their students can be clearly seen as beneficial.

In addition to this, standardised classes instructing young people how to behave can help topreserve the values of a community from one generation to the next. Take China as an example.The Chinese education system to this day includes the teachings of Confucius, which stress thehonouring of ones parents. As anyone who has been to China can attest, young people tend toobey the will of their parents regardless of its nature. Thus, the teachings of behaviour byclassroom instructors are effective in ensuring the values of a community are upheld from one


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generation to another.

After looking at how the teaching of behaviour and morality can be efficiently accomplished byteachers and further how these teachings help prevent the erosion of societal values, it isconcluded that teachers should instruct students how to judge right from wrong and how tobehave. It is hoped global lessons on morality grow increasingly similar in nature in the years tocome.


IELTS Writing Model Answer for a letter (from the May 2011 exam in India)

Since many of you were writing to us, asking to publish answers to the recent IELTS exams thatwe share, here is the first post of a new series, Writing Model Answers. When our visitors talk we listen, pay attention, and do what we can to help. So, in the spirit of improving things, we haveasked Ryan Higgins, an online IELTS instructor, to provide the model answers and he agreed.

From now on, every week we will be posting a sample answer written on a topic that appeared ina recent exam. Below is the first installment a letter on a topic that was seen in a General

Training exam in Pune, India.



Write a letter to a teacher asking for a reference letter for a job and explain:- Why you have chosen him to write the reference letter- What kind of job you are applying for- Why you think you are suitable for this job

Model Answer

Dear Mr. Moloisa,

As you are aware, this month marks my foray into the working world, having graduated mystudies with you at Watsons Photographer College. I am writing to you to request your aid in mytransition from student to employed professional.

As your top scholar last year, I am sure you will be happy to hear my chosen career path isphotography. Thanks to your grueling courses, I feel I am completely prepared to take on aprofessional challenge and am excited to tell you I have been offered to attend the initialemployment screening at National Geographic Magazine. As part of this process, I am required tosubmit a reference letter written by a third party of notable acclaim among the global photographycommunity. Of course, I was hoping I could ask you to be this person.

I would be very grateful for any kind words you could compose on my behalf to help make thisopportunity at National Geographic Magazine possible for me.

Thanking you in advance,Ryan

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Reducing global environmental damage should be handled by governments rather thanindividuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and providerelevant examples from your own experience.


Model Answer

The rate at which the Earth is being damaged through human activity is alarming. As awarenessof this disturbing situation grows, actions are increasingly being taken to meet the challenge.Although world governments play key roles in the question of environmental health, it is stronglydisagreed that their environmental efforts negate those of individuals. I will use both a personalexperience I have had as well as non-government inspired initiatives undertaken in my country toillustrate this position.

Firstly, the sizeable contribution an individual can make in the worlds attempt to cleanse itselfshould not be underestimated. I feel the changes I have made to my own lifestyle act as a goodexample here. Four years ago, I made a conscious effort to start taking the subway to workinstead of driving after realizing I had been burning an entire tank of gas every week. The effectof this small change over the course of four years became magnified when I realized I hadrefrained from burning more than two hundred full car tanks of gas! Thus, although there aremany things that governments can do to help fight environmental damage, the individual stillplays a huge role.

In addition to this, many non-government related entities have also been making inroads in thebattle for a cleaner world. For example, at many of the universities in Canada, there are studentgroups that work to raise awareness of the lifestyle changes people can make to better help theenvironment. These independent groups help put a face to a message and really push people to

alter themselves for the benefit of the natural world. As this makes clear, projects aimed atpreserving the Earth do not have to be government-run to make a difference.

As my experiences show, the worlds governments should not solely handle the issue of globalenvironmental damage. It is hoped that the future sees more people contribute to this cause inany way they can.


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The topic below was seen in the Academic IELTS exam in UK, May 2011.



Some people believe that universities are producing more graduates than needed, and that lessemphasis should be placed on university education. Others are of a different opinion. Discussboth views and include your own opinion.


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Model Answer

As the world develops, the opportunity to achieve a tertiary education is becoming morewidespread. This has led many to question whether larger numbers of university graduates is apositive trend. However, others counter than university does more than simply provideemployment opportunities. Both of these arguments will be analysed before a reasonedconclusion is reached.

On the one hand, many feel the rising number of university graduates today causes more harmthan good. For example, graduates from Canadian universities are having to wait for employmentsimply because there are no working opportunities for them to engage in. Despite this, Canadianlabour-related job openings are booming. This example shows a disparity that is common inmany parts of the world and makes clear that achieving a higher education can actually be theprecursor to unemployment. Thus, it is understandable why many support the argument that lessemphasis should be put on garnering a university education.

However, in contrast to this stance, there are those who believe higher education provides moreto people than simply job related skill sets. For instance, the analytical skills honed by universitygraduates in the United States give them a heightened perception and deeper understanding ofthe world. Although this benefit does little by way of professional development, it gives people thechance to develop and challenge themselves personally. This makes it is clear why many do notagree with reducing the enthusiasm for higher education.

After analysing these stances on university, it is felt the argument to lessen educational emphasisholds little water. It is hoped the world continues to push its young people towards the challengesoffered through higher learning.


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