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  1. Okay, the video that you're about to see is five hours long and is that long because I'm going to take you through every single question in a complete IELTSBaik, video yang akan kamu lihat ini durasi lima jam dan panjangnya karena saya akan bawa kamu melalui setiap soal dalam ujian IELTS lengkap0:00
  2. mock test.simulasi ujian.0:10
  3. I'm going to explain each question type to you.Saya akan jelaskan setiap jenis pertanyaan untuk kamu.0:11
  4. You'll have an opportunity to answer the question for yourself.Kamu akan dapat kesempatan jawab pertanyaan sendiri.0:14
  5. Then I'll explain the answers to you.Lalu saya akan jelaskan jawaban untuk kamu.0:17
  6. Now you can complete this mock test just by watching this video, which is fine.Sekarang kamu bisa selesaikan simulasi ujian ini hanya dengan tonton video ini, yang itu okeh.0:20
  7. But if you'd like to simulate test day conditions, I highly recommend using this.Tapi kalau kamu mau simulasi kondisi hari ujian, saya sangat rekomendasikan pakai ini.0:25
  8. This is a fillable test book that includes every single question in this video and an answer sheet to fill in as you go.Ini adalah buku ujian yang bisa diisi yang mencakup setiap soal dalam video ini dan lembar jawaban untuk diisi saat berjalan.0:32
  9. This test book is free.Buku ujian ini gratis.0:41
  10. All you need to do is download it by clicking the link in the description below this video.Yang harus kamu lakukan adalah unduh dengan klik link di deskripsi di bawah video ini.0:43
  11. You can print it out like this if you want, or you can type your answers into the PDF on a computer.Kamu bisa cetak seperti ini kalau mau, atau kamu bisa ketik jawaban kamu ke PDF di komputer.0:48
  12. It's fillable.Bisa diisi.0:55
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  1. I'm going to be referring to this as we go throughout the entire video.Saya akan refer ini saat kita lanjut sepanjang seluruh video.0:56
  2. Good luck.Semoga berhasil.1:00
  3. If you've never taken the IELTS before, don't worry.Kalau kamu belum pernah ambil IELTS sebelumnya, jangan khawatir.1:08
  4. This video simulates test day experience and I'll teach you everything you need to know so you're 100 % ready.Video ini simulasi pengalaman hari ujian dan saya akan ajar segala yang perlu kamu tahu supaya 100% siap.1:13
  5. If you have taken the IELTS before, then this video is going to show you where you've been going wrong and how you can improve to get the scores youKalau kamu sudah pernah ambil IELTS sebelumnya, maka video ini akan tunjukkan di mana kamu salah dan bagaimana kamu bisa improve untuk dapat nilai yang1:20
  6. need.perlu.1:28
  7. So you can take this test just by watching this video.Jadi kamu bisa ambil ujian ini hanya dengan tonton video ini.1:29
  8. That's fine.Itu okeh.1:33
  9. Or as I mentioned, you can download the fillable test book and answer sheets.Atau seperti saya sebutkan, kamu bisa unduh buku ujian yang bisa diisi dan lembar jawaban.1:34
  10. Before we get started with the listening test, let me explain what's coming up.Sebelum kita mulai dengan tes listening, mari jelaskan apa yang akan datang.1:41
  11. So this is a full IELTS mock test.Jadi ini adalah ujian IELTS lengkap simulasi.1:46
  12. It's for academic and general training candidates.It's for academic and general training candidates.1:49
  13. We're going to do all four sections.We're going to do all four sections.1:53
  14. It's going to be the same level of difficulty as the actual IELTS test.It's going to be the same level of difficulty as the actual IELTS test.1:56
  15. We're going to start with listening, then do reading, then writing task two.We're going to start with listening, then do reading, then writing task two.2:01
  16. Then you'll split into either academic writing task one or general writing task one, and we'll finish with speaking.Then you'll split into either academic writing task one or general writing task one, and we'll finish with speaking.2:05
  17. We'll look at overviews, scoring and answer explanations as we go.We'll look at overviews, scoring and answer explanations as we go.2:13
  18. And we'll finish up with an analysis of your scores and the next steps that you need to take.And we'll finish up with an analysis of your scores and the next steps that you need to take.2:18
  19. An analysis of your score at the end is critical because it will show you if you're ready to take the IELTS or not.An analysis of your score at the end is critical because it will show you if you're ready to take the IELTS or not.2:24
  20. And if not, what you'll need to work on and how.And if not, what you'll need to work on and how.2:32
  21. So by watching this video, not only will you gain a full understanding of all parts of the IELTS and learn some amazing tips and strategies, you'll also know exactlySo by watching this video, not only will you gain a full understanding of all parts of the IELTS and learn some amazing tips and strategies, you'll also know exactly2:35
  22. what to do with your mock test scores when you get them at the end.what to do with your mock test scores when you get them at the end.2:46
  23. Okay, this will be fun.Okay, this will be fun.2:50
  24. So you might want to share this video with your friends on social media.So you might want to share this video with your friends on social media.2:52
  25. All right, let's kick it off with IELTS listening.All right, let's kick it off with IELTS listening.2:56
  26. All right, let me give you a very quick overview of the listening section.All right, let me give you a very quick overview of the listening section.2:59
  27. So IELTS listening has four parts.So IELTS listening has four parts.3:04
  28. There are 10 questions per part.There are 10 questions per part.3:07
  29. So there are 40 questions in total.So there are 40 questions in total.3:10
  30. This test also gets progressively harder as you go.This test also gets progressively harder as you go.3:14
  31. And of course, there are various question types.And of course, there are various question types.3:18
  32. At the end of this listening test, you're going to have a score out of 40.At the end of this listening test, you're going to have a score out of 40.3:21
  33. OK, then you can turn that raw score into an IELTS listening score.OK, then you can turn that raw score into an IELTS listening score.3:26
  34. Let me show you how.Let me show you how.3:30
  35. So if you get a score of 33, for example, that's the equivalent of an IELTS 7 .5 for listening.So if you get a score of 33, for example, that's the equivalent of an IELTS 7 .5 for listening.3:32
  36. And we're going to revisit these scores at the end so you know what your score is.And we're going to revisit these scores at the end so you know what your score is.3:39
  37. As mentioned, there are four parts in IELTS listening.As mentioned, there are four parts in IELTS listening.3:45
  38. And in each part, there are two or three sets of questions.And in each part, there are two or three sets of questions.3:48
  39. So we're going to go through the test one set of questions at a time.So we're going to go through the test one set of questions at a time.3:52
  40. I'll explain what you have to do for each set of questions.I'll explain what you have to do for each set of questions.3:56
  41. Then you'll do them.Then you'll do them.3:58
  42. And then I'll explain the answers.And then I'll explain the answers.4:00
  43. That doesn't make sense.That doesn't make sense.4:02
  44. Don't worry.Don't worry.4:03
  45. I'm going to take you through it all.I'm going to take you through it all.4:04
  46. Here we go.Here we go.4:06
  47. Part one questions one to three.Part one questions one to three.4:07
  48. Form completion.Form completion.4:09
  49. So in front of you, you will see a form with gaps.So in front of you, you will see a form with gaps.4:11
  50. You're going to have to listen very carefully and fill these gaps with one word and or a number.You're going to have to listen very carefully and fill these gaps with one word and or a number.4:15
  51. You can see the example question here.You can see the example question here.4:23
  52. So you could write the word three or you could write the number three.So you could write the word three or you could write the number three.4:25
  53. Ready?Ready?4:31
  54. Let's do it.Let's do it.4:32
  55. Before the audio begins, I'm going to give you some time to familiarize yourself with these questions.Before the audio begins, I'm going to give you some time to familiarize yourself with these questions.4:34
  56. Hi, this is Vistavio Real Estate.Hi, this is Vistavio Real Estate.4:51
  57. You're speaking with Marie.You're speaking with Marie.4:53
  58. How can I help you today?How can I help you today?4:54
  59. Hi, Marie.Hi, Marie.4:56
  60. I'm looking for a house to rent for me and my family.I'm looking for a house to rent for me and my family.4:57
  61. OK.OK.5:00
  62. Well, you've come to the right place.Well, you've come to the right place.5:01
  63. We have quite a few available at the moment, including some new listings.We have quite a few available at the moment, including some new listings.5:02
  64. But let's start with your name.But let's start with your name.5:06
  65. My name's Andre Peterson.My name's Andre Peterson.5:08
  66. OK, Andre.OK, Andre.5:10
  67. How many bedrooms are you looking for?How many bedrooms are you looking for?5:12
  68. Well, we need three.Well, we need three.5:14
  69. There are four of us in the family, my wife and I, and our two daughters.There are four of us in the family, my wife and I, and our two daughters.5:16
  70. My daughters won't mind sharing a room.My daughters won't mind sharing a room.5:20
  71. OK, we have a number of properties that might be suitable.OK, we have a number of properties that might be suitable.5:22
  72. Whereabouts do you want to live?Whereabouts do you want to live?5:26
  73. Well, we've had a look around at some suburbs on the outskirts of the city, but it would be great to be quite central.Well, we've had a look around at some suburbs on the outskirts of the city, but it would be great to be quite central.5:28
  74. Both my wife and I work in the city, so it would be more convenient for both of us.Both my wife and I work in the city, so it would be more convenient for both of us.5:35
  75. Hmm, that could be difficult.Hmm, that could be difficult.5:41
  76. Let me see.Let me see.5:43
  77. It looks like we only have a three bedroom apartment in that area.It looks like we only have a three bedroom apartment in that area.5:45
  78. Would that interest you?Would that interest you?5:49
  79. No, I don't think so.No, I don't think so.5:50
  80. We need an outdoor area for our daughters, so an apartment won't suit us.We need an outdoor area for our daughters, so an apartment won't suit us.5:52
  81. OK, then you'll need to be a little further out.OK, then you'll need to be a little further out.5:57
  82. Tell me, what's your budget for rent?Tell me, what's your budget for rent?6:01
  83. Around $2 ,200 per month.Around $2 ,200 per month.6:03
  84. OK, so that's about $550 per week?OK, so that's about $550 per week?6:07
  85. That's right, though I could push it to $580 a week, but no higher than that.That's right, though I could push it to $580 a week, but no higher than that.6:13
  86. OK, we can find something quite nice for that amount.OK, we can find something quite nice for that amount.6:20
  87. Rent prices have dropped recently, which is good.Rent prices have dropped recently, which is good.6:24
  88. Oh, I'm glad.Oh, I'm glad.6:27
  89. They were getting quite expensive.They were getting quite expensive.6:28
  90. They sure were.They sure were.6:30
  91. So, how long are you hoping to rent the property for?So, how long are you hoping to rent the property for?6:31
  92. I know that the typical lease is for two years, but I have a job contract for three years, so I would like a lease for the full duration ofI know that the typical lease is for two years, but I have a job contract for three years, so I would like a lease for the full duration of6:36
  93. my contract, and I'm not interested in a single year lease.my contract, and I'm not interested in a single year lease.6:45
  94. I understand.I understand.6:50
  95. I'm sure that will be fine.I'm sure that will be fine.6:51
  96. And how soon do you plan to move in?And how soon do you plan to move in?6:53
  97. As soon as possible, really.As soon as possible, really.6:55
  98. November 10th would be ideal.November 10th would be ideal.6:57
  99. My new job starts just a week later.My new job starts just a week later.6:59
  100. OK, how did you go with questions one to three?OK, how did you go with questions one to three?7:06
  101. Let's go through the answers.Let's go through the answers.7:09
  102. OK, so where are we looking?OK, so where are we looking?7:11
  103. We're looking at preferred location because she says, whereabouts do you want to live?We're looking at preferred location because she says, whereabouts do you want to live?7:13
  104. Which means the same thing.Which means the same thing.7:19
  105. Then he says, it would be great to be quite central.Then he says, it would be great to be quite central.7:21
  106. So the answer to number one is in the central area of the city.So the answer to number one is in the central area of the city.7:25
  107. You may have been distracted by two words here, outskirts or convenient.You may have been distracted by two words here, outskirts or convenient.7:30
  108. They would be incorrect.They would be incorrect.7:36
  109. Question number two, we're looking at maximum weekly rent.Question number two, we're looking at maximum weekly rent.7:38
  110. She says, what is your budget for rent?She says, what is your budget for rent?7:42
  111. He says, five hundred and eighty dollars a week, but no higher than that.He says, five hundred and eighty dollars a week, but no higher than that.7:46
  112. That's his maximum weekly rent.That's his maximum weekly rent.7:52
  113. So the answer for number two is the number five hundred and eighty, five eight zero.So the answer for number two is the number five hundred and eighty, five eight zero.7:54
  114. You may have been distracted by two thousand two hundred per month.You may have been distracted by two thousand two hundred per month.8:01
  115. Or when she said five hundred and fifty per week, you need to be careful of distractors.Or when she said five hundred and fifty per week, you need to be careful of distractors.8:06
  116. Here we're looking at lease length preferred.Here we're looking at lease length preferred.8:12
  117. The woman said, so how long are you hoping to rent the property for?The woman said, so how long are you hoping to rent the property for?8:16
  118. In other words, she's talking about the lease.In other words, she's talking about the lease.8:21
  119. And then he actually says the word lease.And then he actually says the word lease.8:23
  120. Now, the answer is three years.Now, the answer is three years.8:27
  121. He said, I have a job contract for three years.He said, I have a job contract for three years.8:30
  122. So I would like a lease for the full duration of my contract.So I would like a lease for the full duration of my contract.8:34
  123. Can you see that?Can you see that?8:38
  124. Now, you may have been distracted by two years or a single year.Now, you may have been distracted by two years or a single year.8:40
  125. Both of these answers are wrong.Both of these answers are wrong.8:46
  126. Now, be very careful, because the instruction said that we could write one word and or a number.Now, be very careful, because the instruction said that we could write one word and or a number.8:48
  127. So you cannot write two words.So you cannot write two words.8:56
  128. If you wrote three years with two words, this would be considered wrong, even though the information is actually correct.If you wrote three years with two words, this would be considered wrong, even though the information is actually correct.8:58
  129. You need to write the number three and then the word years.You need to write the number three and then the word years.9:07
  130. So the answers are number one, central number two, five hundred and eighty is a number, number three, three years, a number and a word.So the answers are number one, central number two, five hundred and eighty is a number, number three, three years, a number and a word.9:12
  131. Let's now fill in our answer sheet.Let's now fill in our answer sheet.9:22
  132. If you're taking the paper based IELTS test, remember that you'll have ten minutes at the end of the entire listening test to fill in your answer sheet.If you're taking the paper based IELTS test, remember that you'll have ten minutes at the end of the entire listening test to fill in your answer sheet.9:24
  133. But we're going to fill in the answer sheet as we go.But we're going to fill in the answer sheet as we go.9:32
  134. So you know exactly what you have to write into those gaps.So you know exactly what you have to write into those gaps.9:35
  135. So here's what your answer sheet should look like.So here's what your answer sheet should look like.9:39
  136. If you haven't downloaded the fillable test book and answer sheet just yet, please do it because we're going to use it not just for listening, but also for reading,If you haven't downloaded the fillable test book and answer sheet just yet, please do it because we're going to use it not just for listening, but also for reading,9:43
  137. writing and speaking.writing and speaking.9:52
  138. OK, let's do questions four to eight.OK, let's do questions four to eight.9:54
  139. This is table completion.This is table completion.9:57
  140. So this is pretty similar to note completion that we just did.So this is pretty similar to note completion that we just did.10:00
  141. Again, you'll need to fill the gaps with one word and or a number.Again, you'll need to fill the gaps with one word and or a number.10:03
  142. Make sure you read that instruction very carefully on test day.Make sure you read that instruction very carefully on test day.10:09
  143. Now you get some time before the audio begins to analyze this question.Now you get some time before the audio begins to analyze this question.10:13
  144. What you want to do first is follow the numbers.What you want to do first is follow the numbers.10:19
  145. So it's four, five, six, seven, eight.So it's four, five, six, seven, eight.10:22
  146. This will also be in the same order as the audio.This will also be in the same order as the audio.10:27
  147. So you want to work through the table from left to right and top to bottom.So you want to work through the table from left to right and top to bottom.10:32
  148. You'll now have some time to familiarize yourself with this table before the audio begins.You'll now have some time to familiarize yourself with this table before the audio begins.10:37
  149. Let me tell you about what we've got.Let me tell you about what we've got.10:55
  150. There's one at 47 Craig Street.There's one at 47 Craig Street.10:57
  151. It's a three bedroom that's been recently renovated.It's a three bedroom that's been recently renovated.11:00
  152. It has a single bathroom and they're asking five hundred and seventy dollars per week.It has a single bathroom and they're asking five hundred and seventy dollars per week.11:02
  153. Oh, ideally we'd like two bathrooms.Oh, ideally we'd like two bathrooms.11:08
  154. There are four of us.There are four of us.11:11
  155. Fair enough.Fair enough.11:13
  156. This one at 36 Cleveland is quite large.This one at 36 Cleveland is quite large.11:14
  157. It actually has four bedrooms.It actually has four bedrooms.11:17
  158. A lovely lounge and dining as well as two bathrooms.A lovely lounge and dining as well as two bathrooms.11:19
  159. That sounds good.That sounds good.11:22
  160. How much is it?How much is it?11:23
  161. It's within your budget.It's within your budget.11:25
  162. It also has a double garage and a large garden, too.It also has a double garage and a large garden, too.11:26
  163. Off street parking sounds good, but I don't like the sound of too much gardening work.Off street parking sounds good, but I don't like the sound of too much gardening work.11:31
  164. We won't really have time to look after it.We won't really have time to look after it.11:37
  165. A small one would be good, though.A small one would be good, though.11:41
  166. We have an older house on the edge of town on Hill Street with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.We have an older house on the edge of town on Hill Street with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.11:43
  167. It's a two story and quite large.It's a two story and quite large.11:48
  168. It has a small but lovely backyard and it's not too far from the bus station.It has a small but lovely backyard and it's not too far from the bus station.11:51
  169. But I must admit that it's in a very hilly area.But I must admit that it's in a very hilly area.11:55
  170. The driveway is particularly steep.The driveway is particularly steep.11:58
  171. Oh, that might not be too bad.Oh, that might not be too bad.12:01
  172. How much is the rent for that one?How much is the rent for that one?12:04
  173. Well, it's four hundred and eighty dollars per week down from five hundred dollars per week.Well, it's four hundred and eighty dollars per week down from five hundred dollars per week.12:06
  174. Hmm, anything else?Hmm, anything else?12:12
  175. Well, the last option is a small two bedroom house with a study.Well, the last option is a small two bedroom house with a study.12:14
  176. It has a lovely layout with an open lounge and dining room.It has a lovely layout with an open lounge and dining room.12:19
  177. The kitchen is a bit old, but it's quite functional and the whole house has been recently painted.The kitchen is a bit old, but it's quite functional and the whole house has been recently painted.12:23
  178. The garden is small.The garden is small.12:28
  179. It's in Market Street, just off the main street.It's in Market Street, just off the main street.12:30
  180. It's five hundred and twenty dollars per week.It's five hundred and twenty dollars per week.12:33
  181. That sounds like a good option.That sounds like a good option.12:35
  182. OK, how did you go with table completion?OK, how did you go with table completion?12:42
  183. Let's go through the answers and hopefully you didn't get distracted.Let's go through the answers and hopefully you didn't get distracted.12:44
  184. OK, so we're looking at question number four and we're starting on Craig Street.OK, so we're looking at question number four and we're starting on Craig Street.12:49
  185. We're looking at possible problems and the start of the question says only one something.We're looking at possible problems and the start of the question says only one something.12:54
  186. We know that we need a noun here.We know that we need a noun here.13:02
  187. And the problem with Craig Street is that it's not a question.And the problem with Craig Street is that it's not a question.13:05
  188. Craig Street is that it only has a single bathroom and the man says ideally we'd like two bathrooms.Craig Street is that it only has a single bathroom and the man says ideally we'd like two bathrooms.13:06
  189. So the answer for number four is bathroom.So the answer for number four is bathroom.13:14
  190. One word.One word.13:17
  191. For question number five, we're talking about Cleveland Street.For question number five, we're talking about Cleveland Street.13:19
  192. We're also looking at a possible problem or problems.We're also looking at a possible problem or problems.13:23
  193. For question number five, it says the something is too big.For question number five, it says the something is too big.13:27
  194. The woman says it has a double garage and a large garden.The woman says it has a double garage and a large garden.13:32
  195. The man says I don't like the sound of too much gardening work.The man says I don't like the sound of too much gardening work.13:38
  196. We won't really have time to look after it.We won't really have time to look after it.13:43
  197. So the answer for number five is garden.So the answer for number five is garden.13:46
  198. Now hopefully you weren't distracted by parking or the word gardening, which would be considered incorrect.Now hopefully you weren't distracted by parking or the word gardening, which would be considered incorrect.13:50
  199. OK, we're now listening for Hill Street.OK, we're now listening for Hill Street.13:58
  200. And again, we're going to listen to a possible problem and also for question number seven, the weekly rent.And again, we're going to listen to a possible problem and also for question number seven, the weekly rent.14:02
  201. So if we look at question six, it says the road to the house, the road to the house is to what?So if we look at question six, it says the road to the house, the road to the house is to what?14:09
  202. What's a road to the house?What's a road to the house?14:16
  203. Well, that's a driveway.Well, that's a driveway.14:18
  204. And the woman says the driveway is particularly steep.And the woman says the driveway is particularly steep.14:20
  205. Hopefully you wrote the word steep and not the word hilly, which was a distractor.Hopefully you wrote the word steep and not the word hilly, which was a distractor.14:25
  206. The area is hilly.The area is hilly.14:31
  207. The driveway is steep.The driveway is steep.14:33
  208. Now the weekly rent was $480.Now the weekly rent was $480.14:35
  209. Four eight zero is already a dollar sign, so you don't need to write the dollar sign.Four eight zero is already a dollar sign, so you don't need to write the dollar sign.14:39
  210. And hopefully you weren't distracted by the number 500 because the rent has come down from 500 to 480.And hopefully you weren't distracted by the number 500 because the rent has come down from 500 to 480.14:45
  211. So the answer there is 480.So the answer there is 480.14:54
  212. For question number eight, we're listening for the name of the street.For question number eight, we're listening for the name of the street.14:57
  213. And towards the end of what the woman says, she says it's in Market Street, just off the main street.And towards the end of what the woman says, she says it's in Market Street, just off the main street.15:02
  214. So main street there was a distractor.So main street there was a distractor.15:10
  215. The answer is Market Street.The answer is Market Street.15:13
  216. OK, so the possible answers there are market with a capital M or market with uppercase letters.OK, so the possible answers there are market with a capital M or market with uppercase letters.15:16
  217. So here's what your answer sheet should look like for questions four to eight.So here's what your answer sheet should look like for questions four to eight.15:24
  218. Now in IELTS listening, when you write your answer, I recommend that you write your answers all in uppercase letters.Now in IELTS listening, when you write your answer, I recommend that you write your answers all in uppercase letters.15:29
  219. It's just much easier.It's just much easier.15:37
  220. OK, let's do questions nine and 10.OK, let's do questions nine and 10.15:39
  221. This is multiple choice.This is multiple choice.15:42
  222. And if we look carefully at it, it says which two after school programs does Highfield Grammar offer?And if we look carefully at it, it says which two after school programs does Highfield Grammar offer?15:44
  223. That means that you have to select two answer options.That means that you have to select two answer options.15:51
  224. Before the audio begins, I'll give you a little bit of time to familiarize yourself with these answer options.Before the audio begins, I'll give you a little bit of time to familiarize yourself with these answer options.15:56
  225. Can you tell me about the primary schools in the area?Can you tell me about the primary schools in the area?16:08
  226. My daughters are in years three and five.My daughters are in years three and five.16:11
  227. Yes, there are three schools within walking distance.Yes, there are three schools within walking distance.16:14
  228. There's Groveland Primary, Highfield Grammar and Maitan State.There's Groveland Primary, Highfield Grammar and Maitan State.16:18
  229. Do these schools offer any after school activities?Do these schools offer any after school activities?16:23
  230. My wife and I tend to work quite late on weekdays.My wife and I tend to work quite late on weekdays.16:26
  231. Yes, they all do.Yes, they all do.16:30
  232. Let me see.Let me see.16:32
  233. Here it is.Here it is.16:33
  234. So all of the schools offer a swimming program.So all of the schools offer a swimming program.16:35
  235. Groveland Primary and Maitan State have an after school chess club.Groveland Primary and Maitan State have an after school chess club.16:39
  236. If your daughters are into that.If your daughters are into that.16:42
  237. Oh, they do like chess.Oh, they do like chess.16:44
  238. That could be good.That could be good.16:45
  239. Maitan State offers French language classes as well as tennis and badminton, while Highfield Grammar and Groveland Primary do not.Maitan State offers French language classes as well as tennis and badminton, while Highfield Grammar and Groveland Primary do not.16:46
  240. They both teach after school physics and chemistry classes, though, which could be fun.They both teach after school physics and chemistry classes, though, which could be fun.16:55
  241. My daughters are good at math, but they're not really into science, I'm afraid.My daughters are good at math, but they're not really into science, I'm afraid.17:00
  242. Do any of the schools offer painting or drawing by any chance?Do any of the schools offer painting or drawing by any chance?17:05
  243. Doesn't look like it.Doesn't look like it.17:10
  244. They might next semester.They might next semester.17:12
  245. So should I show you some photos of the house?So should I show you some photos of the house?17:14
  246. Okay, how did you go?Okay, how did you go?17:21
  247. Did you select two?Did you select two?17:22
  248. Hopefully you did.Hopefully you did.17:24
  249. Let's check the answers.Let's check the answers.17:25
  250. So the answers here are D and E, science and swimming.So the answers here are D and E, science and swimming.17:26
  251. So we're listening specifically for which after school programs Highfield Grammar offers, not the other schools.So we're listening specifically for which after school programs Highfield Grammar offers, not the other schools.17:32
  252. So we're listening specifically for this schools after school programs.So we're listening specifically for this schools after school programs.17:40
  253. Right at the start, the woman says all of the schools offer a swimming program.Right at the start, the woman says all of the schools offer a swimming program.17:45
  254. Hopefully you got that one.Hopefully you got that one.17:50
  255. There were also some distractors here because she mentioned chess club.There were also some distractors here because she mentioned chess club.17:53
  256. He mentioned chess.He mentioned chess.17:57
  257. She mentioned French, but that was for Maitan State.She mentioned French, but that was for Maitan State.17:59
  258. She also mentioned tennis and badminton or racket sports.She also mentioned tennis and badminton or racket sports.18:03
  259. But again, this was not for Highfield Grammar.But again, this was not for Highfield Grammar.18:07
  260. Then she talks about the physics and chemistry classes, what can be thought of as science classes.Then she talks about the physics and chemistry classes, what can be thought of as science classes.18:11
  261. It does say that Highfield Grammar offers science or physics and chemistry classes.It does say that Highfield Grammar offers science or physics and chemistry classes.18:18
  262. So hopefully you got D.So hopefully you got D.18:23
  263. Then there were some more distractors because the man says math, as well as painting and drawing, which could be considered art.Then there were some more distractors because the man says math, as well as painting and drawing, which could be considered art.18:26
  264. But the answers there are D and E.But the answers there are D and E.18:33
  265. So on your answer sheet for questions nine and 10, you can write D and E or you can write E and D.So on your answer sheet for questions nine and 10, you can write D and E or you can write E and D.18:36
  266. It doesn't matter which order you write these in.It doesn't matter which order you write these in.18:44
  267. All right, fantastic.All right, fantastic.18:47
  268. You've just done part one of IELTS listening.You've just done part one of IELTS listening.18:49
  269. How did you go?How did you go?18:52
  270. Please let us know in the comments below and also click that subscribe button for great IELTS videos every single week.Please let us know in the comments below and also click that subscribe button for great IELTS videos every single week.18:53
  271. Let's now do part two.Let's now do part two.19:00
  272. Okay, so part two.Okay, so part two.19:03
  273. This is questions 11 to 16.This is questions 11 to 16.19:04
  274. And again, we're doing multiple choice.And again, we're doing multiple choice.19:06
  275. So questions 11 to 16, it says choose two letters, A to E.So questions 11 to 16, it says choose two letters, A to E.19:09
  276. Before the audio begins, I'm going to give you some time to familiarize yourself with these questions.Before the audio begins, I'm going to give you some time to familiarize yourself with these questions.19:15
  277. Hi, everybody.Hi, everybody.19:37
  278. Welcome to Ace Gym.Welcome to Ace Gym.19:38
  279. We're excited to officially open today and to welcome you as the first of our valued employees.We're excited to officially open today and to welcome you as the first of our valued employees.19:40
  280. I'm sure we'll all have lots of fun working together.I'm sure we'll all have lots of fun working together.19:47
  281. My name is Janice.My name is Janice.19:50
  282. As you can see, Ace Gym is a brand new purpose built facility.As you can see, Ace Gym is a brand new purpose built facility.19:52
  283. Mind you, because we're opening ahead of schedule, there's still a bit of building development going on as you will.Mind you, because we're opening ahead of schedule, there's still a bit of building development going on as you will.19:58
  284. Our squash courts are still under construction, so anyone wanting to play will have to use the tennis courts instead.Our squash courts are still under construction, so anyone wanting to play will have to use the tennis courts instead.20:05
  285. And over the next few days, you'll have to instruct people to take the stairs, because our lift hasn't been properly installed yet.And over the next few days, you'll have to instruct people to take the stairs, because our lift hasn't been properly installed yet.20:13
  286. Also, keep in mind that the pool is off limits until we fix the water pump, which some people will find disappointing.Also, keep in mind that the pool is off limits until we fix the water pump, which some people will find disappointing.20:22
  287. But the sauna and steam rooms are still accessible.But the sauna and steam rooms are still accessible.20:30
  288. So there are still plenty of things for people to do.So there are still plenty of things for people to do.20:33
  289. What else?What else?20:37
  290. Oh, most of our classes are starting today, which is exciting, and many of you will be involved in teaching them.Oh, most of our classes are starting today, which is exciting, and many of you will be involved in teaching them.20:39
  291. We've got a healthy number of sign -ups already, and we're looking forward to seeing you all in action.We've got a healthy number of sign -ups already, and we're looking forward to seeing you all in action.20:46
  292. Yoga and spin classes are starting in a few hours.Yoga and spin classes are starting in a few hours.20:52
  293. Alex and Simon, I believe you'll be taking those classes.Alex and Simon, I believe you'll be taking those classes.20:56
  294. There have been quite a few inquiries about next week's boxing classes, Michael.There have been quite a few inquiries about next week's boxing classes, Michael.20:59
  295. I hope you're well prepared for those.I hope you're well prepared for those.21:05
  296. And Paula, we have six people signed up for your dancing lesson this afternoon.And Paula, we have six people signed up for your dancing lesson this afternoon.21:07
  297. And lastly, the active seniors classes with Michelle will begin later in the week too.And lastly, the active seniors classes with Michelle will begin later in the week too.21:12
  298. They should be lots of fun.They should be lots of fun.21:18
  299. Ah, let's see.Ah, let's see.21:21
  300. Oh yes, Bryce, our new marketing manager, has organised a series of promotional radio interviews.Oh yes, Bryce, our new marketing manager, has organised a series of promotional radio interviews.21:23
  301. We've asked Jenna, our new general manager, to speak to 4KW next week about the various classes we have available, including our grit, strength and body combat sessions.We've asked Jenna, our new general manager, to speak to 4KW next week about the various classes we have available, including our grit, strength and body combat sessions.21:30
  302. And David will be in the spotlight too to promote our weight loss program before the end of the month.And David will be in the spotlight too to promote our weight loss program before the end of the month.21:43
  303. Next month, we'll be promoting our pregnancy classes, as well as our meditation and Pilates classes.Next month, we'll be promoting our pregnancy classes, as well as our meditation and Pilates classes.21:48
  304. We expect all of these classes to be very well subscribed to, as they're popular at nearby gyms.We expect all of these classes to be very well subscribed to, as they're popular at nearby gyms.21:57
  305. At the same time, we'll also do some advertising where we'll target new mothers about infant water safety and why these classes are so important.At the same time, we'll also do some advertising where we'll target new mothers about infant water safety and why these classes are so important.22:03
  306. Cool, how did you go with these ones?Cool, how did you go with these ones?22:18
  307. Multiple choice can actually be pretty tricky.Multiple choice can actually be pretty tricky.22:20
  308. I mean, it's a straightforward question type, but you have to actually sort of read and listen at the same time.I mean, it's a straightforward question type, but you have to actually sort of read and listen at the same time.22:23
  309. If you want practice, then check out our live classes on E2 Test Prep.If you want practice, then check out our live classes on E2 Test Prep.22:28
  310. Click the link in the description below.Click the link in the description below.22:33
  311. Okay, so questions 11 and 12.Okay, so questions 11 and 12.22:36
  312. The answers are B, elevator and E, swimming pool.The answers are B, elevator and E, swimming pool.22:39
  313. Let me explain why.Let me explain why.22:43
  314. So we're listening for which two facilities are currently unavailable or not available at the gym.So we're listening for which two facilities are currently unavailable or not available at the gym.22:45
  315. The speaker says, because we're opening ahead of schedule, there's still a bit of building development going on.The speaker says, because we're opening ahead of schedule, there's still a bit of building development going on.22:54
  316. Then she says, our squash courts are still under construction or unavailable, but there's actually no squash courts in the answer options.Then she says, our squash courts are still under construction or unavailable, but there's actually no squash courts in the answer options.23:01
  317. There is, however, tennis courts, which is a distractor.There is, however, tennis courts, which is a distractor.23:09
  318. Then she says, you'll have to instruct people to take the stairs because our lift hasn't been properly installed yet.Then she says, you'll have to instruct people to take the stairs because our lift hasn't been properly installed yet.23:14
  319. In other words, it's unavailable.In other words, it's unavailable.23:21
  320. So lift and elevator are synonyms, so therefore the answer is B.So lift and elevator are synonyms, so therefore the answer is B.23:23
  321. Then she says, keep in mind the pool is off limits.Then she says, keep in mind the pool is off limits.23:30
  322. Off limits is a synonym for unavailable or not available.Off limits is a synonym for unavailable or not available.23:34
  323. So swimming pool E is also the correct answer.So swimming pool E is also the correct answer.23:38
  324. Then there was another two distractors.Then there was another two distractors.23:42
  325. She says, sauna and steam rooms are still accessible.She says, sauna and steam rooms are still accessible.23:45
  326. So that's incorrect.So that's incorrect.23:48
  327. So remember that on your answer sheet, you can write 11B12E or you can write 11E12B.So remember that on your answer sheet, you can write 11B12E or you can write 11E12B.23:51
  328. For questions 13 and 14, which two classes will run today?For questions 13 and 14, which two classes will run today?23:59
  329. Be very careful with this.Be very careful with this.24:05
  330. It's not tomorrow.It's not tomorrow.24:07
  331. It's not next week or next month.It's not next week or next month.24:08
  332. Which two classes are running today?Which two classes are running today?24:09
  333. Okay, so she says yoga and spin classes are starting in a few hours.Okay, so she says yoga and spin classes are starting in a few hours.24:13
  334. So that's today and we have for option D, yoga.So that's today and we have for option D, yoga.24:18
  335. So that's the correct answer there.So that's the correct answer there.24:22
  336. Then there's a distractor.Then there's a distractor.24:24
  337. She says there have been quite a few inquiries about next week's boxing classes, Michael.She says there have been quite a few inquiries about next week's boxing classes, Michael.24:26
  338. So boxing is incorrect because it's not happening today.So boxing is incorrect because it's not happening today.24:32
  339. Then she says we have six people signed up for your dancing lesson this afternoon.Then she says we have six people signed up for your dancing lesson this afternoon.24:35
  340. That's today.That's today.24:41
  341. So dancing and dance is synonymous or different word forms.So dancing and dance is synonymous or different word forms.24:43
  342. So the answer there is E dance.So the answer there is E dance.24:47
  343. Then we have a distractor where she says the active seniors classes with Michelle will begin later in the week too.Then we have a distractor where she says the active seniors classes with Michelle will begin later in the week too.24:50
  344. So that's not today.So that's not today.24:58
  345. So the answers are D and E here.So the answers are D and E here.24:59
  346. For questions 15 and 16, we're listening for which two classes will be advertised next month.For questions 15 and 16, we're listening for which two classes will be advertised next month.25:03
  347. So she says grit strength and body combat sessions.So she says grit strength and body combat sessions.25:11
  348. And then she says the weight loss program will be advertised at the end of the month.And then she says the weight loss program will be advertised at the end of the month.25:15
  349. So not next month at the end of this month.So not next month at the end of this month.25:20
  350. So they are actually incorrect.So they are actually incorrect.25:24
  351. They're distractors.They're distractors.25:25
  352. Then she says next month we'll be promoting our pregnancy classes.Then she says next month we'll be promoting our pregnancy classes.25:27
  353. That's also a distractor as well as our meditation and Pilates classes.That's also a distractor as well as our meditation and Pilates classes.25:32
  354. So if we look in the list, we can see meditation classes.So if we look in the list, we can see meditation classes.25:37
  355. So that's correct.So that's correct.25:40
  356. D meditation.D meditation.25:41
  357. Now further along, she says at the same time, in other words, next month, we'll also do some advertising where we'll target new mothers about infant water safety.Now further along, she says at the same time, in other words, next month, we'll also do some advertising where we'll target new mothers about infant water safety.25:43
  358. And that is in fact a.And that is in fact a.25:54
  359. So the answers here are a and D.So the answers here are a and D.25:58
  360. So this is what you would write on your answer sheet.So this is what you would write on your answer sheet.26:03
  361. Remember the answers can come in any order.Remember the answers can come in any order.26:05
  362. All right.All right.26:09
  363. How are you going so far?How are you going so far?26:10
  364. We're almost halfway through the listening tests.We're almost halfway through the listening tests.26:10
  365. Make sure you click that like button.Make sure you click that like button.26:13
  366. Questions 17 to 20 map completion.Questions 17 to 20 map completion.26:15
  367. So on test day, you might see a map that looks like this.So on test day, you might see a map that looks like this.26:20
  368. This one's kind of interesting because it's showing the different floors of the gym.This one's kind of interesting because it's showing the different floors of the gym.26:24
  369. It actually has three floors or three different levels.It actually has three floors or three different levels.26:29
  370. So it's a little bit different to the types of maps that you usually see.So it's a little bit different to the types of maps that you usually see.26:32
  371. What you have to do is listen very carefully as she explains the different areas of the gym.What you have to do is listen very carefully as she explains the different areas of the gym.26:37
  372. And you kind of need to follow her through her explanation.And you kind of need to follow her through her explanation.26:43
  373. What you need to do is identify where the swimming pool is, where the training rooms are, where the tennis courts are, and where the shop is.What you need to do is identify where the swimming pool is, where the training rooms are, where the tennis courts are, and where the shop is.26:48
  374. So next to the numbers, you're going to be writing a single letter.So next to the numbers, you're going to be writing a single letter.26:58
  375. So for example, number 17, the swimming pool is that a b c d e f or g.So for example, number 17, the swimming pool is that a b c d e f or g.27:03
  376. Where's the swimming pool?Where's the swimming pool?27:11
  377. Now, just as a little tip before the audio begins, you'll be starting at the entrance.Now, just as a little tip before the audio begins, you'll be starting at the entrance.27:13
  378. And this is typical to all map completion questions.And this is typical to all map completion questions.27:20
  379. They'll always tell you from where you'll need to begin.They'll always tell you from where you'll need to begin.27:23
  380. Before the audio begins, I'll give you a little bit of time to familiarize yourself with this map.Before the audio begins, I'll give you a little bit of time to familiarize yourself with this map.27:28
  381. Now, from time to time, you will be stationed at the reception desk here on the bottom floor of the building, just opposite the entrance.Now, from time to time, you will be stationed at the reception desk here on the bottom floor of the building, just opposite the entrance.27:44
  382. This is where you'll greet our visitors and deal with any inquiries before taking them on a tour.This is where you'll greet our visitors and deal with any inquiries before taking them on a tour.27:53
  383. You'll need to take them on a full circuit of the building, including all three floors.You'll need to take them on a full circuit of the building, including all three floors.27:59
  384. And I'll explain this to you now.And I'll explain this to you now.28:05
  385. So, from the reception desk, stop at the bottom of the first flight of stairs and show the visitors the swimming pool.So, from the reception desk, stop at the bottom of the first flight of stairs and show the visitors the swimming pool.28:07
  386. You might want to mention that it is heated and opens at 6am daily.You might want to mention that it is heated and opens at 6am daily.28:15
  387. Once you make your way to level 2 via the stairs, point out the sauna and steam rooms.Once you make your way to level 2 via the stairs, point out the sauna and steam rooms.28:21
  388. These are a great selling point, as many people enjoy using them after their workouts.These are a great selling point, as many people enjoy using them after their workouts.28:27
  389. After climbing the next flight of stairs, take the visitors into the weights area, which is a separate room just at the top of the stairs.After climbing the next flight of stairs, take the visitors into the weights area, which is a separate room just at the top of the stairs.28:33
  390. Many people who are into bodybuilding often want to take a good look inside.Many people who are into bodybuilding often want to take a good look inside.28:42
  391. As you walk out of the weights room and across the top floor, you'll see all of our training rooms for pump, spin, boxing, yoga and so on.As you walk out of the weights room and across the top floor, you'll see all of our training rooms for pump, spin, boxing, yoga and so on.28:47
  392. It's quite a large space.It's quite a large space.28:57
  393. Visitors may want to meet and have a quick chat to the trainers, so please be prepared for that.Visitors may want to meet and have a quick chat to the trainers, so please be prepared for that.28:59
  394. Once you've taken the visitors through the training rooms, take them to the walkway that joins to a separate building and our squash courts, which, as I mentioned earlier, areOnce you've taken the visitors through the training rooms, take them to the walkway that joins to a separate building and our squash courts, which, as I mentioned earlier, are29:05
  395. still under construction.still under construction.29:16
  396. So, for the time being, please don't take them across the walkway.So, for the time being, please don't take them across the walkway.29:17
  397. The tour should then take the visitors down the lift, where you can stop on the second floor to show the visitors the tennis courts, if they're interested.The tour should then take the visitors down the lift, where you can stop on the second floor to show the visitors the tennis courts, if they're interested.29:22
  398. Or you can continue to the ground floor, where the elevators open, revealing the store, where we sell our merchandise and health food products.Or you can continue to the ground floor, where the elevators open, revealing the store, where we sell our merchandise and health food products.29:31
  399. While you're there, don't forget to point out the change rooms, which are next door.While you're there, don't forget to point out the change rooms, which are next door.29:39
  400. And then you can return to the reception to get their details and hopefully sign them up.And then you can return to the reception to get their details and hopefully sign them up.29:44
  401. Okay, terrific.Okay, terrific.29:49
  402. I think we all have a good idea of the building and where everything is.I think we all have a good idea of the building and where everything is.29:51
  403. Does anyone have any questions?Does anyone have any questions?29:55
  404. Okay, how did you go with this one?Okay, how did you go with this one?29:57
  405. As you can see or as you can hear, the test is getting a little bit harder.As you can see or as you can hear, the test is getting a little bit harder.29:59
  406. It gets harder and harder.It gets harder and harder.30:03
  407. And these map completion questions can be pretty tricky.And these map completion questions can be pretty tricky.30:05
  408. If you want extra practice or if you want to find out really how to do them, check out the methods lesson on E2 Test Prep, which is available inIf you want extra practice or if you want to find out really how to do them, check out the methods lesson on E2 Test Prep, which is available in30:08
  409. a range of packages.a range of packages.30:17
  410. Okay, so we're listening for where the swimming pool is.Okay, so we're listening for where the swimming pool is.30:19
  411. And because you started at the entrance, and then the woman says, stop at the bottom of the first flight of stairs and show the visitors the swimming pool.And because you started at the entrance, and then the woman says, stop at the bottom of the first flight of stairs and show the visitors the swimming pool.30:23
  412. So the answer must be E, 17 E.So the answer must be E, 17 E.30:33
  413. We're now listening for where the training rooms are.We're now listening for where the training rooms are.30:38
  414. And the woman says, as you walk out of the weights room, which is A, and across the top floor, you'll see all of our training rooms for pump, spin,And the woman says, as you walk out of the weights room, which is A, and across the top floor, you'll see all of our training rooms for pump, spin,30:42
  415. boxing, yoga, and so on.boxing, yoga, and so on.30:52
  416. It's quite a large space.It's quite a large space.30:54
  417. So the answer for number 18 is B.So the answer for number 18 is B.30:56
  418. Okay, so we're now listening for where the tennis courts are.Okay, so we're now listening for where the tennis courts are.31:00
  419. And she says the tour should then take the visitors down the lift, where you can stop on the second floor to show the visitors the tennis courts.And she says the tour should then take the visitors down the lift, where you can stop on the second floor to show the visitors the tennis courts.31:03
  420. So really here, we're listening for the lift.So really here, we're listening for the lift.31:14
  421. And we know that we're on the second floor near the lift.And we know that we're on the second floor near the lift.31:16
  422. So the answer for 19 is D.So the answer for 19 is D.31:20
  423. That's where the tennis courts are.That's where the tennis courts are.31:23
  424. We're now listening for where the shop is.We're now listening for where the shop is.31:24
  425. And the woman says, continue to the ground floor or the first floor, where the elevators open revealing the store, which is a synonym for the word shop, where weAnd the woman says, continue to the ground floor or the first floor, where the elevators open revealing the store, which is a synonym for the word shop, where we31:28
  426. sell our merchandise and health food products.sell our merchandise and health food products.31:40
  427. So we know that we're in front of the lift on the first floor.So we know that we're in front of the lift on the first floor.31:42
  428. The answer for number 20 is F.The answer for number 20 is F.31:47
  429. Okay, how did you go with that one?Okay, how did you go with that one?31:50
  430. It's a pretty tricky one.It's a pretty tricky one.31:52
  431. If you have any questions, feel free to put them into the comments below.If you have any questions, feel free to put them into the comments below.31:53
  432. Let's look at the next set of questions.Let's look at the next set of questions.31:57
  433. Okay, we're now up to listening part three.Okay, we're now up to listening part three.32:00
  434. You're going to hear different speakers, and they're going to be speaking about a different topic.You're going to hear different speakers, and they're going to be speaking about a different topic.32:03
  435. We're up to questions 21 to 26.We're up to questions 21 to 26.32:07
  436. And these are sentence completion questions.And these are sentence completion questions.32:10
  437. So sentence completion questions are pretty straightforward.So sentence completion questions are pretty straightforward.32:13
  438. You're going to be listening very carefully, and you're going to be completing the sentence with a word or two words and or a number that the speaker says.You're going to be listening very carefully, and you're going to be completing the sentence with a word or two words and or a number that the speaker says.32:17
  439. Importantly, you're not going to change the word in any way.Importantly, you're not going to change the word in any way.32:27
  440. The word is going to come directly from what the speaker says into the gap.The word is going to come directly from what the speaker says into the gap.32:31
  441. Now make sure that you read the instruction again carefully.Now make sure that you read the instruction again carefully.32:36
  442. It says write no more than two words and or a number on test day.It says write no more than two words and or a number on test day.32:40
  443. And on the question booklet that hopefully you've downloaded, you might want to underline keywords in the question so that you know where you're up to.And on the question booklet that hopefully you've downloaded, you might want to underline keywords in the question so that you know where you're up to.32:46
  444. Remember that the question order and the audio follow the same order or same sequence.Remember that the question order and the audio follow the same order or same sequence.32:56
  445. Before the audio begins, I'm going to give you some time to familiarize yourself with each of these questions.Before the audio begins, I'm going to give you some time to familiarize yourself with each of these questions.33:03
  446. So Ben, you want some help with your presentation, right?So Ben, you want some help with your presentation, right?33:26
  447. Yes, I'd really appreciate your help, May.Yes, I'd really appreciate your help, May.33:29
  448. Thanks so much.Thanks so much.33:32
  449. I'm going to talk about Van Gogh, the artist.I'm going to talk about Van Gogh, the artist.33:34
  450. Great.Great.33:37
  451. He's certainly famous.He's certainly famous.33:37
  452. So you'll speak about his most famous works?So you'll speak about his most famous works?33:39
  453. I sure will.I sure will.33:41
  454. There are so many, though.There are so many, though.33:42
  455. Most of them are clustered around the end of the 1880s.Most of them are clustered around the end of the 1880s.33:44
  456. For example, I really like the potato eaters.For example, I really like the potato eaters.33:47
  457. That one was from 1888.That one was from 1888.33:50
  458. All right.All right.33:52
  459. What was significant about that one?What was significant about that one?33:53
  460. Well, at that time, he was still using a dark palette.Well, at that time, he was still using a dark palette.33:54
  461. He used lots of somber, earthy tones and lots of dark brown.He used lots of somber, earthy tones and lots of dark brown.33:59
  462. I think it was his earliest major piece.I think it was his earliest major piece.34:03
  463. A group of people are sitting around a table in a dark room and there is a single light source above the table.A group of people are sitting around a table in a dark room and there is a single light source above the table.34:05
  464. It really harks back to the work of the early Dutch masters.It really harks back to the work of the early Dutch masters.34:11
  465. It has a kind of intimacy about it.It has a kind of intimacy about it.34:14
  466. And another one?And another one?34:17
  467. I've always liked Van Gogh's chair and bedroom in Arles.I've always liked Van Gogh's chair and bedroom in Arles.34:17
  468. They were both from the same year, 1889.They were both from the same year, 1889.34:22
  469. In fact, this was a series when he started using brighter colors, which was pretty common at the time.In fact, this was a series when he started using brighter colors, which was pretty common at the time.34:25
  470. But it was also during this time that his work began to show some unique influences, such as the thick brush strokes that are so characteristic of his paintings.But it was also during this time that his work began to show some unique influences, such as the thick brush strokes that are so characteristic of his paintings.34:30
  471. Oh, that's interesting, isn't it?Oh, that's interesting, isn't it?34:38
  472. I hadn't noticed.I hadn't noticed.34:40
  473. Yeah, there was a whole series like this painted when he was living at the Yellow House in Arles, in France.Yeah, there was a whole series like this painted when he was living at the Yellow House in Arles, in France.34:41
  474. They say he rented the house and had grand plans for it.They say he rented the house and had grand plans for it.34:47
  475. He wanted to set up an artist's colony.He wanted to set up an artist's colony.34:50
  476. Gauguin lived there for a year or so.Gauguin lived there for a year or so.34:53
  477. You know Gauguin, right?You know Gauguin, right?34:55
  478. He spent a few years working in Tahiti.He spent a few years working in Tahiti.34:56
  479. Ah, yes.Ah, yes.34:58
  480. I learned about him in school.I learned about him in school.34:59
  481. Did you know that he was basically unknown until after his death?Did you know that he was basically unknown until after his death?35:01
  482. He was so experimental.He was so experimental.35:05
  483. I can imagine why people didn't like his work at the time, but I like his work a lot.I can imagine why people didn't like his work at the time, but I like his work a lot.35:06
  484. I love the way he plays with colors.I love the way he plays with colors.35:11
  485. But back to Van Gogh, he painted sunflowers during that period living in Arles, didn't he?But back to Van Gogh, he painted sunflowers during that period living in Arles, didn't he?35:13
  486. Yes, that's right.Yes, that's right.35:19
  487. That's one of his most famous works.That's one of his most famous works.35:21
  488. Another is Starry Night.Another is Starry Night.35:23
  489. It's a little bit later.It's a little bit later.35:24
  490. It's from 1889.It's from 1889.35:25
  491. And honestly, it's my favorite.And honestly, it's my favorite.35:27
  492. While most people like the bright blue and yellow colors and swells, I'm actually a fan of the texture of the paint.While most people like the bright blue and yellow colors and swells, I'm actually a fan of the texture of the paint.35:28
  493. It almost looks like a night sky.It almost looks like a night sky.35:34
  494. Is that painting from when he was living in an asylum?Is that painting from when he was living in an asylum?35:36
  495. Yes, right.Yes, right.35:39
  496. That was from the period after his mental health deteriorated.That was from the period after his mental health deteriorated.35:40
  497. Such a sad life in the end.Such a sad life in the end.35:44
  498. But I guess I should stick to the paintings.But I guess I should stick to the paintings.35:45
  499. His mental health issues were certainly sad, but I think what was particularly sad was that he was undiscovered during his lifetime.His mental health issues were certainly sad, but I think what was particularly sad was that he was undiscovered during his lifetime.35:47
  500. Oh, I couldn't agree more.Oh, I couldn't agree more.35:53
  501. That's the real tragedy.That's the real tragedy.35:55
  502. Okay, how did you go with that one?Okay, how did you go with that one?36:02
  503. This one can be, again, pretty tricky because you're kind of listening and reading at the same time.This one can be, again, pretty tricky because you're kind of listening and reading at the same time.36:04
  504. Let's go through the answers and I'll explain them.Let's go through the answers and I'll explain them.36:09
  505. Question 21.Question 21.36:13
  506. The potato eaters, which must be the name of the painting, remind the man of art pieces by the what?The potato eaters, which must be the name of the painting, remind the man of art pieces by the what?36:14
  507. Now, if we listen very carefully, he says it really harks back to the work of the early Dutch masters.Now, if we listen very carefully, he says it really harks back to the work of the early Dutch masters.36:21
  508. Remember that we can only use two words.Remember that we can only use two words.36:30
  509. So we're going to ignore the word early and we're going to just use the words the Dutch masters or Dutch masters.So we're going to ignore the word early and we're going to just use the words the Dutch masters or Dutch masters.36:33
  510. There are different possible answers here.There are different possible answers here.36:42
  511. You could write Dutch masters both with the capital letter at the beginning or Dutch with the capital letter and masters in lowercase.You could write Dutch masters both with the capital letter at the beginning or Dutch with the capital letter and masters in lowercase.36:45
  512. As I recommend, you should write the entire thing in capital letters, which looks like this.As I recommend, you should write the entire thing in capital letters, which looks like this.36:52
  513. Alright, question number 22.Alright, question number 22.36:59
  514. The man thinks van Gogh's use of what makes his work distinct.The man thinks van Gogh's use of what makes his work distinct.37:01
  515. Now, there was a distractor here because he said, in fact, this was a series when he started using brighter colors, which is tempting.Now, there was a distractor here because he said, in fact, this was a series when he started using brighter colors, which is tempting.37:07
  516. But then he says, which was pretty common at the time that contradicts with makes his work distinct.But then he says, which was pretty common at the time that contradicts with makes his work distinct.37:16
  517. So brighter colors is actually incorrect.So brighter colors is actually incorrect.37:24
  518. Then he says, during this time that his work began to show some unique influences, which is also a distractor, but that does correspond to making his work distinct.Then he says, during this time that his work began to show some unique influences, which is also a distractor, but that does correspond to making his work distinct.37:28
  519. He finally says thick brushstrokes.He finally says thick brushstrokes.37:39
  520. Now, just be careful here because you need the adjective thick.Now, just be careful here because you need the adjective thick.37:42
  521. If you just wrote the word brushstrokes, it would be considered incorrect.If you just wrote the word brushstrokes, it would be considered incorrect.37:47
  522. You need that additional information and we can write two words.You need that additional information and we can write two words.37:51
  523. So thick brushstrokes is correct.So thick brushstrokes is correct.37:57
  524. And also be careful because if you wrote brush stroke singular, not plural, it would be considered incorrect as well.And also be careful because if you wrote brush stroke singular, not plural, it would be considered incorrect as well.38:00
  525. You must have written brush strokes.You must have written brush strokes.38:08
  526. Question number 23.Question number 23.38:12
  527. Apparently van Gogh established what for other artists.Apparently van Gogh established what for other artists.38:14
  528. Well, there were a few distractors here.Well, there were a few distractors here.38:19
  529. It said he was living at the yellow house.It said he was living at the yellow house.38:21
  530. That's incorrect.That's incorrect.38:24
  531. They say he rented the house.They say he rented the house.38:25
  532. That's also incorrect.That's also incorrect.38:27
  533. Finally, it says he wanted to set up or establish an artist's colony.Finally, it says he wanted to set up or establish an artist's colony.38:29
  534. So colony for number 23 is the correct word.So colony for number 23 is the correct word.38:36
  535. Just be careful because if you wrote artist's colony or artist's colony with different apostrophes or artist's colony, it would be wrong.Just be careful because if you wrote artist's colony or artist's colony with different apostrophes or artist's colony, it would be wrong.38:41
  536. Why?Why?38:49
  537. Look very carefully.Look very carefully.38:50
  538. Can you see that little indefinite article?Can you see that little indefinite article?38:52
  539. It's already there, established.It's already there, established.38:54
  540. Therefore, we can't have the word artist because that starts with a vowel.Therefore, we can't have the word artist because that starts with a vowel.38:57
  541. So we're just looking for colony there.So we're just looking for colony there.39:02
  542. Question number 24.Question number 24.39:05
  543. The woman mentioned that the Gauguin was what with his use of colors.The woman mentioned that the Gauguin was what with his use of colors.39:07
  544. We're going to need an adjective here.We're going to need an adjective here.39:12
  545. So if we listen very carefully, May says, ah, yes, I learned about him in school.So if we listen very carefully, May says, ah, yes, I learned about him in school.39:15
  546. Did you know that he was basically unknown?Did you know that he was basically unknown?39:20
  547. Well, that's a distractor.Well, that's a distractor.39:23
  548. He wasn't unknown with his use of colors.He wasn't unknown with his use of colors.39:25
  549. That doesn't make sense.That doesn't make sense.39:28
  550. Then she says he was so experimental.Then she says he was so experimental.39:28
  551. Then at the end there, she says, I love the way he plays with or is experimental with colors.Then at the end there, she says, I love the way he plays with or is experimental with colors.39:34
  552. So the answer for 24 is experimental and plays with is a kind of synonym there.So the answer for 24 is experimental and plays with is a kind of synonym there.39:42
  553. Okay, question number 25.Okay, question number 25.39:49
  554. The man likes starry night, the name of a painting because of the what of the paint.The man likes starry night, the name of a painting because of the what of the paint.39:51
  555. We're listening here for a noun, the something.We're listening here for a noun, the something.39:58
  556. Now there was a very big distractor there.Now there was a very big distractor there.40:02
  557. Hopefully you did not write the word swirls.Hopefully you did not write the word swirls.40:04
  558. I'm sure some of you did.I'm sure some of you did.40:08
  559. That's okay.That's okay.40:10
  560. That's why we're practicing.That's why we're practicing.40:11
  561. The answer is in fact, texture.The answer is in fact, texture.40:12
  562. I'm actually a fan, he says, of the texture of the paint.I'm actually a fan, he says, of the texture of the paint.40:15
  563. By the way, I hate to tell you this.By the way, I hate to tell you this.40:21
  564. If you got that word texture right, but you spelled it incorrectly, you wouldn't get the point.If you got that word texture right, but you spelled it incorrectly, you wouldn't get the point.40:23
  565. Okay, you need to spell the words correctly as well.Okay, you need to spell the words correctly as well.40:30
  566. Okay, question number 26.Okay, question number 26.40:34
  567. The students agree it is sad that Van Gogh remained what while alive?The students agree it is sad that Van Gogh remained what while alive?40:36
  568. We're going to need an adjective here.We're going to need an adjective here.40:42
  569. Now she says what was particularly sad, that's the incorrect answer, that's a distractor, was that he was undiscovered.Now she says what was particularly sad, that's the incorrect answer, that's a distractor, was that he was undiscovered.40:45
  570. That's the correct answer for 26.That's the correct answer for 26.40:55
  571. Undiscovered one word spelled like this.Undiscovered one word spelled like this.40:58
  572. So your answers should look like this.So your answers should look like this.41:02
  573. And remember, you don't need a printer.And remember, you don't need a printer.41:05
  574. You can type directly into the downloadable answer sheet.You can type directly into the downloadable answer sheet.41:07
  575. Okay, let's finish up part three with questions 27 to 30.Okay, let's finish up part three with questions 27 to 30.41:12
  576. These are matching questions, which can be a bit confusing.These are matching questions, which can be a bit confusing.41:16
  577. Okay, so the first thing you want to do here is read the question right at the top.Okay, so the first thing you want to do here is read the question right at the top.41:21
  578. It says, what is the key information that should go into each section of the presentation?It says, what is the key information that should go into each section of the presentation?41:26
  579. Now you can see for 27, 28, 29 and 30, it also says section one, section two, section three, section four.Now you can see for 27, 28, 29 and 30, it also says section one, section two, section three, section four.41:33
  580. So the two students are going to be talking about the structure of their presentation or the plan for the presentation.So the two students are going to be talking about the structure of their presentation or the plan for the presentation.41:41
  581. In other words, in section one, what are they going to talk about?In other words, in section one, what are they going to talk about?41:48
  582. Early life, power of his art, period in France, major works or mental health.Early life, power of his art, period in France, major works or mental health.41:53
  583. For section two, what are they going to talk about?For section two, what are they going to talk about?41:59
  584. A, B, C, D or E.A, B, C, D or E.42:02
  585. What you need to write next to 27, 28, 29 and 30 are the letters or one letter.What you need to write next to 27, 28, 29 and 30 are the letters or one letter.42:05
  586. Before the audio begins, I'll give you a little bit more time to familiarize yourself with this question.Before the audio begins, I'll give you a little bit more time to familiarize yourself with this question.42:12
  587. Okay, why don't we look at your overall structure now?Okay, why don't we look at your overall structure now?42:29
  588. Yes, all right.Yes, all right.42:32
  589. I'm going to start at the beginning with his birth in March of 1853 and...I'm going to start at the beginning with his birth in March of 1853 and...42:33
  590. ...that way he'll engage your audience right from the outset....that way he'll engage your audience right from the outset.42:41
  591. Then, as you were talking later, they'll still have some of those famous pieces in their minds.Then, as you were talking later, they'll still have some of those famous pieces in their minds.42:45
  592. Oh, I see.Oh, I see.42:49
  593. Okay.Okay.42:51
  594. And then I'd probably talk about his early experiences as an adult in Arles in France.And then I'd probably talk about his early experiences as an adult in Arles in France.42:51
  595. You know, his relationship with his brother and with other artists?You know, his relationship with his brother and with other artists?42:56
  596. Yes, that was certainly an interesting part of his life.Yes, that was certainly an interesting part of his life.43:00
  597. As I mentioned, he had dreams of a group of painters living and working together and taking inspiration from each other.As I mentioned, he had dreams of a group of painters living and working together and taking inspiration from each other.43:03
  598. But that didn't work out.But that didn't work out.43:09
  599. When do you think I should talk about the fact that he didn't become famous or successful during his lifetime?When do you think I should talk about the fact that he didn't become famous or successful during his lifetime?43:11
  600. It's so interesting that his fame came posthumously.It's so interesting that his fame came posthumously.43:16
  601. Isn't it?Isn't it?43:19
  602. He certainly had a difficult life, but you might want to put that in after talking about childhood.He certainly had a difficult life, but you might want to put that in after talking about childhood.43:20
  603. His birth, his relationship with his parents, his education and so on.His birth, his relationship with his parents, his education and so on.43:25
  604. Yes, that's all worth mentioning.Yes, that's all worth mentioning.43:30
  605. There were several artists in his family and he had five siblings.There were several artists in his family and he had five siblings.43:32
  606. He spent much of his life at boarding school and he hated it.He spent much of his life at boarding school and he hated it.43:36
  607. That links in nicely with the psychological issues he battled with.That links in nicely with the psychological issues he battled with.43:38
  608. Yes, I'm sure people would be intrigued with his mind and his strange behaviors, but I think I'd rather frame this section a little differently.Yes, I'm sure people would be intrigued with his mind and his strange behaviors, but I think I'd rather frame this section a little differently.43:42
  609. How so?How so?43:49
  610. Well, instead of just talking about his mental health, maybe I could link it in somehow to what shines through in his art.Well, instead of just talking about his mental health, maybe I could link it in somehow to what shines through in his art.43:50
  611. I'd like to finish off by discussing the profundity of his art.I'd like to finish off by discussing the profundity of his art.43:57
  612. Yes, that sounds really moving.Yes, that sounds really moving.44:00
  613. I like it.I like it.44:02
  614. Me too.Me too.44:03
  615. Thank you so much for your ideas.Thank you so much for your ideas.44:04
  616. So as you can see and hear, this question type is kind of confusing.So as you can see and hear, this question type is kind of confusing.44:11
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  621. Okay, so we're listening for 27 section one.Okay, so we're listening for 27 section one.44:28
  622. What information is going to go into section one?What information is going to go into section one?44:31
  623. What's the plan for the presentation?What's the plan for the presentation?44:34
  624. The answer is D.The answer is D.44:36
  625. He's going to start by talking about Van Gogh's major works.He's going to start by talking about Van Gogh's major works.44:37
  626. Now there was a distractor right at the beginning.Now there was a distractor right at the beginning.44:42
  627. Ben says, yes, all right, I'm going to start at the beginning with his birth in March of 1853.Ben says, yes, all right, I'm going to start at the beginning with his birth in March of 1853.44:45
  628. And then May interrupts him and says, let me interrupt you there.And then May interrupts him and says, let me interrupt you there.44:51
  629. I suggest that you start your talk with his most famous paintings.I suggest that you start your talk with his most famous paintings.44:56
  630. In other words, major works.In other words, major works.45:01
  631. So 27 D.So 27 D.45:04
  632. So what goes into section two then?So what goes into section two then?45:06
  633. Well, May says, and then I'd probably talk about his early experiences as an adult in Arles in France.Well, May says, and then I'd probably talk about his early experiences as an adult in Arles in France.45:09
  634. This is C, period in France.This is C, period in France.45:18
  635. Maybe you got distracted here and wrote A, early life, but it's not early life.Maybe you got distracted here and wrote A, early life, but it's not early life.45:22
  636. It's early experiences as an adult.It's early experiences as an adult.45:27
  637. Can you see how that's different?Can you see how that's different?45:30
  638. 29 section three is A, early life.29 section three is A, early life.45:32
  639. May says he certainly had a difficult life.May says he certainly had a difficult life.45:37
  640. Hopefully you weren't distracted by that.Hopefully you weren't distracted by that.45:40
  641. Then she says, but you might want to put that in after talking about childhood, his birth, his relationship with his parents, his education, and so on.Then she says, but you might want to put that in after talking about childhood, his birth, his relationship with his parents, his education, and so on.45:42
  642. So that's all of the stuff related to his early life.So that's all of the stuff related to his early life.45:52
  643. 29 A.29 A.45:55
  644. And section four, how are they going to finish off the plan for the presentation?And section four, how are they going to finish off the plan for the presentation?45:57
  645. Well, the answer here is B, power of his art.Well, the answer here is B, power of his art.46:02
  646. And there was a good distractor there.And there was a good distractor there.46:07
  647. It kind of led you to believe that he was going to talk about his mental health, but then he changes his mind.It kind of led you to believe that he was going to talk about his mental health, but then he changes his mind.46:09
  648. He says, I'm sure people would be intrigued with his mind and his strange behaviors.He says, I'm sure people would be intrigued with his mind and his strange behaviors.46:16
  649. And then later on, he also says something about mental health.And then later on, he also says something about mental health.46:20
  650. But then he says, I'd like to finish off by discussing the profundity or the power of his art.But then he says, I'd like to finish off by discussing the profundity or the power of his art.46:24
  651. Okay, so into your answer sheet, you should have written this.Okay, so into your answer sheet, you should have written this.46:32
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  657. Okay, we're now up to part four.Okay, we're now up to part four.47:13
  658. This is where it starts to get pretty challenging.This is where it starts to get pretty challenging.47:15
  659. And on test day, this is where you start to get a little bit fatigued.And on test day, this is where you start to get a little bit fatigued.47:19
  660. So you really do need to concentrate.So you really do need to concentrate.47:22
  661. Come on, let's do it.Come on, let's do it.47:25
  662. Let's do questions 31 to 33.Let's do questions 31 to 33.47:27
  663. This is multiple choice, but it's a bit different to the ones that we've seen previously.This is multiple choice, but it's a bit different to the ones that we've seen previously.47:30
  664. So with these multiple choice questions, we're just selecting a single answer.So with these multiple choice questions, we're just selecting a single answer.47:35
  665. Choose A, B or C.Choose A, B or C.47:39
  666. Before the audio begins, I'll give you some time to familiarize yourself with these questions.Before the audio begins, I'll give you some time to familiarize yourself with these questions.47:42
  667. Hi everybody, my name's Tim Friday and I'm a medical entomologist.Hi everybody, my name's Tim Friday and I'm a medical entomologist.48:04
  668. It's great to be back on campus here at Brisbane University to deliver another public health lecture.It's great to be back on campus here at Brisbane University to deliver another public health lecture.48:09
  669. Today, I'm going to talk to you about mosquito bites, not just about how much of a nuisance they are, but how they can make us sick if we're notToday, I'm going to talk to you about mosquito bites, not just about how much of a nuisance they are, but how they can make us sick if we're not48:14
  670. careful.careful.48:22
  671. And I'm sure the mosquitoes will be loving the wet weather the entire east coast of Australia has had recently.And I'm sure the mosquitoes will be loving the wet weather the entire east coast of Australia has had recently.48:23
  672. Mosquitoes naturally increase their population in spring, especially when there's lots of water lying around for them to complete their breeding cycles.Mosquitoes naturally increase their population in spring, especially when there's lots of water lying around for them to complete their breeding cycles.48:30
  673. It's an opportune time to give your backyard a once over and turn over any container that has been collecting water.It's an opportune time to give your backyard a once over and turn over any container that has been collecting water.48:37
  674. Mosquito larvae are commonly found in birdbaths, uncovered rainwater tanks, pot plants, sources, and even brand new roof guttering if it's not installed correctly.Mosquito larvae are commonly found in birdbaths, uncovered rainwater tanks, pot plants, sources, and even brand new roof guttering if it's not installed correctly.48:44
  675. Of course, neglected swimming pools can become a prolific breeding ground for mosquitoes too, not to mention natural receptacles like tree holes, puddles and nearby ponds.Of course, neglected swimming pools can become a prolific breeding ground for mosquitoes too, not to mention natural receptacles like tree holes, puddles and nearby ponds.48:54
  676. So what types of mosquitoes are found in Australia?So what types of mosquitoes are found in Australia?49:04
  677. The answer to that question is a lot.The answer to that question is a lot.49:08
  678. The most common mosquito is a silent, spotty little thing called a mansonia uniformis.The most common mosquito is a silent, spotty little thing called a mansonia uniformis.49:10
  679. It's very likely that every Australian has been bitten by this mosquito at some point in their lives.It's very likely that every Australian has been bitten by this mosquito at some point in their lives.49:16
  680. Another very common backyard mosquito is a white striped mosquito called the Culex Australicus.Another very common backyard mosquito is a white striped mosquito called the Culex Australicus.49:22
  681. It's typically found in the northern subtropical and tropical parts of Australia.It's typically found in the northern subtropical and tropical parts of Australia.49:28
  682. There are actually hundreds of varieties of mosquitoes found right across Australia and, of course, thousands across the world.There are actually hundreds of varieties of mosquitoes found right across Australia and, of course, thousands across the world.49:32
  683. About 3 ,500 to be precise, but there are only a handful that exist in Australian backyards.About 3 ,500 to be precise, but there are only a handful that exist in Australian backyards.49:40
  684. Despite the small numbers, these mosquitoes pose a major issue for the nation's public health.Despite the small numbers, these mosquitoes pose a major issue for the nation's public health.49:48
  685. As we all know, mosquitoes need blood to survive, and when they bite, it's possible that they spread pathogens that can make us sick.As we all know, mosquitoes need blood to survive, and when they bite, it's possible that they spread pathogens that can make us sick.49:53
  686. The problem isn't the bite, you see.The problem isn't the bite, you see.50:01
  687. The problem is that the mosquito may have bitten something or someone else prior to biting you, and then spread any blood -borne disease.The problem is that the mosquito may have bitten something or someone else prior to biting you, and then spread any blood -borne disease.50:04
  688. Dengue is by far the most common mosquito -borne disease globally.Dengue is by far the most common mosquito -borne disease globally.50:12
  689. The mosquito that spreads it is called the Aedes aegypti.The mosquito that spreads it is called the Aedes aegypti.50:16
  690. As this mosquito is not widespread in Australia, the risks are limited to the northeast of the country, and transmission only occurs when these viruses are introduced by an infectedAs this mosquito is not widespread in Australia, the risks are limited to the northeast of the country, and transmission only occurs when these viruses are introduced by an infected50:20
  691. traveller.traveller.50:30
  692. Ross River and the Barma Forest viruses, on the other hand, are responsible for most mosquito -diseased -borne infections.Ross River and the Barma Forest viruses, on the other hand, are responsible for most mosquito -diseased -borne infections.50:31
  693. More than 10 ,000 cases are reported each year across the country, with Barma Forest making up a slightly greater percentage, although outbreaks of Ross River virus have become increasinglyMore than 10 ,000 cases are reported each year across the country, with Barma Forest making up a slightly greater percentage, although outbreaks of Ross River virus have become increasingly50:38
  694. common in metropolitan areas, which is a real concern.common in metropolitan areas, which is a real concern.50:49
  695. How did you go?How did you go?50:57
  696. Again, it's kind of difficult to listen and read at the same time.Again, it's kind of difficult to listen and read at the same time.50:58
  697. You'll notice that your mind can't do both at the same time.You'll notice that your mind can't do both at the same time.51:02
  698. You sort of have to quickly read and then listen, quickly read, listen, quickly read, listen, move through the questions like this.You sort of have to quickly read and then listen, quickly read, listen, quickly read, listen, move through the questions like this.51:05
  699. So, 31.So, 31.51:14
  700. Mosquitoes can multiply in uncared four.Mosquitoes can multiply in uncared four.51:16
  701. That's the critical part of this question prompt.That's the critical part of this question prompt.51:20
  702. Uncared four.Uncared four.51:22
  703. Is it roof gutters, swimming pools, or rainwater tanks?Is it roof gutters, swimming pools, or rainwater tanks?51:23
  704. Now, the speaker says mosquito larvae are commonly found in birdbaths, uncovered rainwater tanks.Now, the speaker says mosquito larvae are commonly found in birdbaths, uncovered rainwater tanks.51:28
  705. That's not uncared for, just uncovered.That's not uncared for, just uncovered.51:35
  706. And then he says brand new roof guttering.And then he says brand new roof guttering.51:37
  707. That's not uncared for.That's not uncared for.51:40
  708. And finally, he says neglected swimming pools can become a prolific breeding ground for mosquitoes.And finally, he says neglected swimming pools can become a prolific breeding ground for mosquitoes.51:42
  709. In other words, mosquitoes can multiply in uncared four swimming pools.In other words, mosquitoes can multiply in uncared four swimming pools.51:49
  710. Can you see the synonymous language there?Can you see the synonymous language there?51:55
  711. The language that means the same thing, but is said in slightly different ways.The language that means the same thing, but is said in slightly different ways.51:58
  712. Question 32.Question 32.52:03
  713. How many varieties of mosquito are found in and around Australian homes?How many varieties of mosquito are found in and around Australian homes?52:04
  714. That's the critical part of this question.That's the critical part of this question.52:10
  715. Because the speaker says there are actually hundreds of varieties of mosquitoes found right across Australia.Because the speaker says there are actually hundreds of varieties of mosquitoes found right across Australia.52:13
  716. That's wrong.That's wrong.52:20
  717. And of course, thousands across the world, three and a half thousand to be precise.And of course, thousands across the world, three and a half thousand to be precise.52:21
  718. That's wrong.That's wrong.52:25
  719. They're both distractors.They're both distractors.52:26
  720. Then he says, but there are only a handful.Then he says, but there are only a handful.52:28
  721. Can you see that?Can you see that?52:33
  722. See a few, a handful that exist in Australian backyards.See a few, a handful that exist in Australian backyards.52:34
  723. Despite the small numbers, these mosquitoes, blah, blah, blah.Despite the small numbers, these mosquitoes, blah, blah, blah.52:39
  724. The answer there is C.The answer there is C.52:43
  725. Number 33.Number 33.52:46
  726. Which is the most common mosquito related disease in Australia?Which is the most common mosquito related disease in Australia?52:48
  727. Dengue, Ross River or Barma Forest.Dengue, Ross River or Barma Forest.52:53
  728. Right at the start, there's quite a lot of information about Dengue.Right at the start, there's quite a lot of information about Dengue.52:57
  729. But it's not talking about Australia.But it's not talking about Australia.53:02
  730. It mentions Australia, but it's not saying it's the most common mosquito related disease in Australia.It mentions Australia, but it's not saying it's the most common mosquito related disease in Australia.53:04
  731. Then later on, Ross River and Barma Forest are mentioned together.Then later on, Ross River and Barma Forest are mentioned together.53:10
  732. Finally, the speaker says more than 10 ,000 cases reported each year across the country, with Barma Forest making up a slightly greater percentage.Finally, the speaker says more than 10 ,000 cases reported each year across the country, with Barma Forest making up a slightly greater percentage.53:16
  733. So which is the most common mosquito related disease in Australia?So which is the most common mosquito related disease in Australia?53:27
  734. C.C.53:30
  735. Barma Forest.Barma Forest.53:32
  736. Finally, there was another distractor about Ross River at the end.Finally, there was another distractor about Ross River at the end.53:33
  737. You can see that in multiple choice, especially towards the end of the test there in parts three and four, you really need to have the question understood.You can see that in multiple choice, especially towards the end of the test there in parts three and four, you really need to have the question understood.53:38
  738. You need to understand the question.You need to understand the question.53:47
  739. When you're listening, you're really listening for the answer to that question.When you're listening, you're really listening for the answer to that question.53:49
  740. Don't be distracted.Don't be distracted.53:54
  741. What is the answer to the specific question that was asked?What is the answer to the specific question that was asked?53:55
  742. On the answer sheet, you should write this.On the answer sheet, you should write this.53:59
  743. Okay, we're up to the last set of questions here.Okay, we're up to the last set of questions here.54:04
  744. Questions 34 to 40, and we're going to complete a flow chart.Questions 34 to 40, and we're going to complete a flow chart.54:07
  745. Alright, so we're looking at the life cycle of a mosquito.Alright, so we're looking at the life cycle of a mosquito.54:12
  746. Let's look at the numbers here because that's the order of the audio and the order of the questions.Let's look at the numbers here because that's the order of the audio and the order of the questions.54:16
  747. So you can see 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40.So you can see 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40.54:21
  748. So we're going to be moving down and across.So we're going to be moving down and across.54:29
  749. Now importantly, the instruction says that we can write no more than two words and or a number for each answer.Now importantly, the instruction says that we can write no more than two words and or a number for each answer.54:32
  750. Okay, so we can write one word, two words, one word and a number, or two words and a number, or just a number.Okay, so we can write one word, two words, one word and a number, or two words and a number, or just a number.54:41
  751. Before the audio begins, I'll give you some time to familiarize yourself with the life cycle of a mosquito and what you're going to hear.Before the audio begins, I'll give you some time to familiarize yourself with the life cycle of a mosquito and what you're going to hear.54:50
  752. Pay attention to the keywords here.Pay attention to the keywords here.54:59
  753. Now I'd like to turn your attention to the mosquito life cycle.Now I'd like to turn your attention to the mosquito life cycle.55:22
  754. Have you ever wondered what the life of a mosquito is like?Have you ever wondered what the life of a mosquito is like?55:26
  755. Well, a mosquito basically goes through four individual stages.Well, a mosquito basically goes through four individual stages.55:30
  756. It first lives as an egg, then a lava, then a pupa and finally as an adult.It first lives as an egg, then a lava, then a pupa and finally as an adult.55:35
  757. As I mentioned, female mosquitoes look for stagnant water or even damp soil that will soon be soggy with water in which to lay their eggs.As I mentioned, female mosquitoes look for stagnant water or even damp soil that will soon be soggy with water in which to lay their eggs.55:40
  758. For some mosquito species, the eggs float on the surface of stagnant water and stick together to form a sort of raft.For some mosquito species, the eggs float on the surface of stagnant water and stick together to form a sort of raft.55:48
  759. Each mosquito egg raft can contain up to 200 individual eggs.Each mosquito egg raft can contain up to 200 individual eggs.55:56
  760. Other species simply lay single eggs.Other species simply lay single eggs.56:01
  761. Some eggs are left all winter before hatching.Some eggs are left all winter before hatching.56:03
  762. However, most mosquito eggs hatch within 48 hours.However, most mosquito eggs hatch within 48 hours.56:06
  763. Mosquito eggs eventually hatch into mosquito larvae.Mosquito eggs eventually hatch into mosquito larvae.56:10
  764. These larvae live in the same water where the eggs were laid and come to the surface to breathe.These larvae live in the same water where the eggs were laid and come to the surface to breathe.56:13
  765. Some species of mosquito larvae are equipped with siphon tubes for breathing while others attach to plants to get necessary air.Some species of mosquito larvae are equipped with siphon tubes for breathing while others attach to plants to get necessary air.56:17
  766. This is quite an extraordinary feat for an insect that is barely mobile.This is quite an extraordinary feat for an insect that is barely mobile.56:25
  767. Micro -organisms in the water become the mosquito larva's main form of sustenance.Micro -organisms in the water become the mosquito larva's main form of sustenance.56:29
  768. While the larvae eat and live, they shed their skins four times to grow larger and after the fourth molt, the larva becomes a pupa.While the larvae eat and live, they shed their skins four times to grow larger and after the fourth molt, the larva becomes a pupa.56:34
  769. During the pupal stage, mosquito pupa stop eating and no longer molt.During the pupal stage, mosquito pupa stop eating and no longer molt.56:43
  770. However, they do still move and respond to changes in the light during this resting stage of development.However, they do still move and respond to changes in the light during this resting stage of development.56:48
  771. The mosquito pupal stage is very similar to when a caterpillar is in a cocoon during its transformation into a butterfly.The mosquito pupal stage is very similar to when a caterpillar is in a cocoon during its transformation into a butterfly.56:54
  772. Inside the pupa, a fully grown mosquito is developing.Inside the pupa, a fully grown mosquito is developing.57:01
  773. Most mosquito species only stay in the pupal stage for about two days during the warmth of the summer.Most mosquito species only stay in the pupal stage for about two days during the warmth of the summer.57:05
  774. At the end of this metamorphosis, the skin of the pupa splits to allow an adult mosquito to emerge.At the end of this metamorphosis, the skin of the pupa splits to allow an adult mosquito to emerge.57:10
  775. After the new adult mosquito emerges, it takes some time to rest on the surface of the water.After the new adult mosquito emerges, it takes some time to rest on the surface of the water.57:17
  776. This gives it time to dry and allows its new body parts to harden.This gives it time to dry and allows its new body parts to harden.57:22
  777. This is a necessary step because in order for the mosquito to be able to fly, it has to allow its wings to fully spread out and dry.This is a necessary step because in order for the mosquito to be able to fly, it has to allow its wings to fully spread out and dry.57:27
  778. New adult mosquitoes begin feeding on blood and mating just a couple of days after they emerge.New adult mosquitoes begin feeding on blood and mating just a couple of days after they emerge.57:33
  779. Then they lay eggs and the life cycle begins again.Then they lay eggs and the life cycle begins again.57:40
  780. Alright, let's look at the answers now.Alright, let's look at the answers now.57:48
  781. This was of course the hardest set of questions.This was of course the hardest set of questions.57:50
  782. Alright, so question 34.Alright, so question 34.57:53
  783. Female search for still water or something to lay eggs?Female search for still water or something to lay eggs?57:56
  784. Well, it says female mosquitoes look for stagnant water, still water, or even damp soil.Well, it says female mosquitoes look for stagnant water, still water, or even damp soil.58:02
  785. That is the correct answer there and you need the adjective damp.That is the correct answer there and you need the adjective damp.58:09
  786. Damp soil, two words is correct.Damp soil, two words is correct.58:14
  787. Question number 35.Question number 35.58:17
  788. Most eggs hatch inside.Most eggs hatch inside.58:18
  789. Now, I bet you were listening for a location.Now, I bet you were listening for a location.58:21
  790. But remember that prepositions can also talk about time.But remember that prepositions can also talk about time.58:25
  791. So inside time, inside two hours for example.So inside time, inside two hours for example.58:27
  792. The answer here is 48 hours.The answer here is 48 hours.58:31
  793. It says most mosquito eggs hatch within 48 hours.It says most mosquito eggs hatch within 48 hours.58:34
  794. And here we needed a number and a word.And here we needed a number and a word.58:40
  795. And the synonym was actually a preposition within and inside.And the synonym was actually a preposition within and inside.58:43
  796. Mean the same thing.Mean the same thing.58:48
  797. Alright, question number 36.Alright, question number 36.58:50
  798. Some love a siphon oxygen while others attached to what?Some love a siphon oxygen while others attached to what?58:52
  799. We're going to need a noun and we're probably going to need a plural noun.We're going to need a noun and we're probably going to need a plural noun.58:56
  800. If we listen carefully to the audio, it says some species of mosquito larvae are equipped with siphon tubes for breathing while others attached to plants to get necessary air.If we listen carefully to the audio, it says some species of mosquito larvae are equipped with siphon tubes for breathing while others attached to plants to get necessary air.59:02
  801. You can see the synonyms air and oxygen.You can see the synonyms air and oxygen.59:14
  802. You can also see the keyword siphon and siphon tubes.You can also see the keyword siphon and siphon tubes.59:16
  803. So the answer to 36 is plants, plural with an s on the end.So the answer to 36 is plants, plural with an s on the end.59:20
  804. Number 37.Number 37.59:24
  805. Main form of nourishment are what?Main form of nourishment are what?59:27
  806. We're going to need a plural noun again.We're going to need a plural noun again.59:31
  807. And if we listen carefully, it said micro organisms in the water become the mosquito larvae's main form of sustenance.And if we listen carefully, it said micro organisms in the water become the mosquito larvae's main form of sustenance.59:33
  808. Sustenance and nourishment are synonyms here.Sustenance and nourishment are synonyms here.59:42
  809. So the answer for 37 is micro organisms.So the answer for 37 is micro organisms.59:45
  810. Now possible answers may include micro organisms one word or micro organisms with a hyphen or micro space organisms.Now possible answers may include micro organisms one word or micro organisms with a hyphen or micro space organisms.59:50
  811. Two words would also be accepted.Two words would also be accepted.59:59
  812. Again, I recommend writing your answers in capital letters.Again, I recommend writing your answers in capital letters.60:02
  813. Now we're listening for the pupil stage and this stage only had one question.Now we're listening for the pupil stage and this stage only had one question.60:06
  814. Question 38.Question 38.60:11
  815. It said during development they move and react to something alterations.It said during development they move and react to something alterations.60:13
  816. Okay, we're kind of listening for an adjective form here.Okay, we're kind of listening for an adjective form here.60:17
  817. So the speaker said they do still move and respond to changes in the light, changes in the light, light alterations.So the speaker said they do still move and respond to changes in the light, changes in the light, light alterations.60:21
  818. The answer for 38 is light.The answer for 38 is light.60:31
  819. Here we go.Here we go.60:34
  820. The last two questions were in the adult stage of the flow chart.The last two questions were in the adult stage of the flow chart.60:35
  821. 39 said something dries and strengthens.39 said something dries and strengthens.60:39
  822. We're going to need a noun.We're going to need a noun.60:44
  823. And if you listen carefully, it said this gives it time to dry and allows its new body parts to harden.And if you listen carefully, it said this gives it time to dry and allows its new body parts to harden.60:46
  824. Now the answer could not be body parts because then it would say body parts dries and strengthens.Now the answer could not be body parts because then it would say body parts dries and strengthens.60:54
  825. So we can't use the word parts here, but we can use the word body.So we can't use the word parts here, but we can use the word body.61:01
  826. So one answer option that is correct would be body dries and strengthens.So one answer option that is correct would be body dries and strengthens.61:06
  827. Or you could have written new body dries and strengthens.Or you could have written new body dries and strengthens.61:10
  828. Both would be considered correct.Both would be considered correct.61:14
  829. All right, let's do the final question now.All right, let's do the final question now.61:16
  830. Question 40.Question 40.61:20
  831. Something eventually unfurl.Something eventually unfurl.61:22
  832. We need a plural noun for number 40.We need a plural noun for number 40.61:25
  833. And what unfurls?And what unfurls?61:27
  834. Well, in order for the mosquito to be able to fly, it has to allow its wings to fully spread out and dry.Well, in order for the mosquito to be able to fly, it has to allow its wings to fully spread out and dry.61:30
  835. So spread out and unfurl synonyms.So spread out and unfurl synonyms.61:37
  836. The answer to number 40 is wings.The answer to number 40 is wings.61:40
  837. So your answers for questions 34 to 40 should look like this on the answer sheet.So your answers for questions 34 to 40 should look like this on the answer sheet.61:44
  838. Okay, so here are all the answers to the listening section.Okay, so here are all the answers to the listening section.61:51
  839. Pay careful attention to questions 9 to 16 because you could have written, for example, in number 9D or E.Pay careful attention to questions 9 to 16 because you could have written, for example, in number 9D or E.61:56
  840. And then in number 10, D or E.And then in number 10, D or E.62:05
  841. In either order, it doesn't matter.In either order, it doesn't matter.62:08
  842. Pay attention also to question 37.Pay attention also to question 37.62:11
  843. You could have written microorganisms as one word or two words or with a hyphen.You could have written microorganisms as one word or two words or with a hyphen.62:14
  844. And number 39, you could have written the word body or new body.And number 39, you could have written the word body or new body.62:22
  845. Both would be considered correct.Both would be considered correct.62:26
  846. And finally, pay careful attention to plural nouns.And finally, pay careful attention to plural nouns.62:28
  847. So for number three, it's three as a number and then years with an S.So for number three, it's three as a number and then years with an S.62:32
  848. And number 21, Dutch masters with an S.And number 21, Dutch masters with an S.62:39
  849. Number 22, thick brush strokes with an S.Number 22, thick brush strokes with an S.62:42
  850. And number 40, wings with an S.And number 40, wings with an S.62:46
  851. Well done.Well done.62:49
  852. You've just done a proper full IELTS listening test.You've just done a proper full IELTS listening test.62:50
  853. How did it feel?How did it feel?62:54
  854. Was it hard?Was it hard?62:55
  855. Let us know in the comments below.Let us know in the comments below.62:56
  856. Let's now calculate your listening score.Let's now calculate your listening score.62:58
  857. Okay, so what is your raw score out of 40?Okay, so what is your raw score out of 40?63:02
  858. And what is your estimated IELTS band score?And what is your estimated IELTS band score?63:06
  859. Let us know in the comments below how you went.Let us know in the comments below how you went.63:09
  860. Okay, so my final big tip for listening is this.Okay, so my final big tip for listening is this.63:13
  861. Prepare properly.Prepare properly.63:17
  862. As we saw, some of those question types look pretty confusing and you don't want to be confused on test day.As we saw, some of those question types look pretty confusing and you don't want to be confused on test day.63:19
  863. On test day, your job is to listen very, very carefully and not daydream.On test day, your job is to listen very, very carefully and not daydream.63:25
  864. So if you want to find out what those questions look like, how to do them, check out E2 Test Prep.So if you want to find out what those questions look like, how to do them, check out E2 Test Prep.63:30
  865. By the way, if you want to save this video, you can click the little save button and come back to it later to do the reading section, which we'reBy the way, if you want to save this video, you can click the little save button and come back to it later to do the reading section, which we're63:37
  866. doing next.doing next.63:45
  867. All right, IELTS reading.All right, IELTS reading.63:47
  868. Okay, you're now up to the reading section of the test.Okay, you're now up to the reading section of the test.63:50
  869. Fantastic.Fantastic.63:54
  870. This will take well over an hour, so make sure you have a drink with you.This will take well over an hour, so make sure you have a drink with you.63:55
  871. I want you to treat it like the real test.I want you to treat it like the real test.63:59
  872. Before we get started, I want to explain how the scoring works because it's going to be different for academic and general candidates.Before we get started, I want to explain how the scoring works because it's going to be different for academic and general candidates.64:02
  873. Okay, so here are the raw scores out of 40.Okay, so here are the raw scores out of 40.64:09
  874. And you'll notice that there are two columns, one for general and one for academic.And you'll notice that there are two columns, one for general and one for academic.64:13
  875. So if you're an IELTS general student and you score 30 out of 40, that's the equivalent of an IELTS 7 .5.So if you're an IELTS general student and you score 30 out of 40, that's the equivalent of an IELTS 7 .5.64:18
  876. If you're an IELTS academic student and you score 30 out of 40, well, that's the equivalent score of a 7.If you're an IELTS academic student and you score 30 out of 40, well, that's the equivalent score of a 7.64:26
  877. So it's going to be a little bit harder for academic candidates.So it's going to be a little bit harder for academic candidates.64:34
  878. Okay, let me give you a quick overview of IELTS reading just so you know what to expect.Okay, let me give you a quick overview of IELTS reading just so you know what to expect.64:38
  879. So IELTS reading has three sections.So IELTS reading has three sections.64:43
  880. There'll be 40 questions in total and there'll be various question types and you'll have 60 minutes to complete it.There'll be 40 questions in total and there'll be various question types and you'll have 60 minutes to complete it.64:46
  881. We're going to do this reading test section by section.We're going to do this reading test section by section.64:55
  882. There are three sections in total and each section will have about 13 questions with two or three different question types.There are three sections in total and each section will have about 13 questions with two or three different question types.64:58
  883. I'm going to explain how the question type works with an example and then it will be your turn.I'm going to explain how the question type works with an example and then it will be your turn.65:06
  884. We'll stop after each section and I'll show you the answers and explain them to you.We'll stop after each section and I'll show you the answers and explain them to you.65:12
  885. We're going to time you, but feel free to pause the video if you need more time or you can skip ahead if you want.We're going to time you, but feel free to pause the video if you need more time or you can skip ahead if you want.65:17
  886. Okay, IELTS reading section one.Okay, IELTS reading section one.65:23
  887. It's on Inuit clothing.It's on Inuit clothing.65:26
  888. Questions one to five are on match headings.Questions one to five are on match headings.65:28
  889. Let's do a quick example question just so you know how this works.Let's do a quick example question just so you know how this works.65:32
  890. So how match headings works is like this.So how match headings works is like this.65:37
  891. You're going to see five paragraphs of text.You're going to see five paragraphs of text.65:40
  892. You'll notice that the paragraph has a letter next to it.You'll notice that the paragraph has a letter next to it.65:44
  893. So this one has the letter A.So this one has the letter A.65:47
  894. Then what you'll see is a list of headings, functional form, humidity control, decorative techniques, etc.Then what you'll see is a list of headings, functional form, humidity control, decorative techniques, etc.65:50
  895. What you need to do is read the paragraph very carefully and then select the best heading that would summarize the paragraph in the best possible way.What you need to do is read the paragraph very carefully and then select the best heading that would summarize the paragraph in the best possible way.65:58
  896. So with this example question here, this paragraph is all about gender expression.So with this example question here, this paragraph is all about gender expression.66:08
  897. You can see tailored in distinct styles for men and women or the shape of the frontal apron flap for the woman's jacket, blah, blah, blah.You can see tailored in distinct styles for men and women or the shape of the frontal apron flap for the woman's jacket, blah, blah, blah.66:15
  898. Some clothing worn by males included design elements, gender reserve for women reflected in their clothing through the use of both male and female design elements.Some clothing worn by males included design elements, gender reserve for women reflected in their clothing through the use of both male and female design elements.66:23
  899. So again, this is gender expression.So again, this is gender expression.66:32
  900. So I would write IX or nine onto my answer sheet for question one.So I would write IX or nine onto my answer sheet for question one.66:34
  901. Okay, are you ready?Okay, are you ready?66:41
  902. Do your best and remember that if it looks a bit small on your phone, you can either download the fillable test book from the description below, which I thinkDo your best and remember that if it looks a bit small on your phone, you can either download the fillable test book from the description below, which I think66:42
  903. is a great idea, or move to a computer or a laptop.is a great idea, or move to a computer or a laptop.66:50
  904. Okay, let's do questions one to five.Okay, let's do questions one to five.66:55
  905. So you're going to see five paragraphs.So you're going to see five paragraphs.66:57
  906. Thank you.Thank you.67:40
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  913. Thank you.Thank you.71:10
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  923. Thank you.Thank you.76:10
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  925. Thank you.Thank you.77:03
  926. Okay, well done.Okay, well done.77:04
  927. You've just done match headings.You've just done match headings.77:07
  928. Remember to put your answers into the answer sheet as we're going.Remember to put your answers into the answer sheet as we're going.77:08
  929. Let's now do questions six to 10.Let's now do questions six to 10.77:13
  930. These are going to be sentence completion questions.These are going to be sentence completion questions.77:16
  931. All right, so let's do an example question here, and we can only use no more than one word.All right, so let's do an example question here, and we can only use no more than one word.77:19
  932. In other words, we can only use one word taken directly from the passage, not changed in any way to fill that gap and to complete the sentence.In other words, we can only use one word taken directly from the passage, not changed in any way to fill that gap and to complete the sentence.77:27
  933. So number six says something was symbolized in the front of the females jacket by an apron flap.So number six says something was symbolized in the front of the females jacket by an apron flap.77:37
  934. So we can see the keyword there apron flap and we can see the answer which is childbirth one word.So we can see the keyword there apron flap and we can see the answer which is childbirth one word.77:45
  935. So that's the answer and that's how we do this question type.So that's the answer and that's how we do this question type.77:53
  936. Okay, so it's your turn.Okay, so it's your turn.77:57
  937. Make your way through the paragraphs.Make your way through the paragraphs.77:58
  938. I'll guide you by indicating which questions relate to which paragraph.I'll guide you by indicating which questions relate to which paragraph.78:01
  939. It won't be like this on test day, of course, but let's do it.It won't be like this on test day, of course, but let's do it.78:05
  940. Thank you.Thank you.79:04
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  961. Thank you very much.Thank you very much.89:32
  962. You may want to watch the methods lesson on e2 test prep which goes into much more detail, but let's have a look Alright, what we need to do isYou may want to watch the methods lesson on e2 test prep which goes into much more detail, but let's have a look Alright, what we need to do is89:35
  963. read the statement.read the statement.89:44
  964. So number 13 says Clothing gender expression was always distinctly male or female What we need to determine is that true?So number 13 says Clothing gender expression was always distinctly male or female What we need to determine is that true?89:46
  965. False or not given it will be true if the statement agrees with information from the paragraph It will be false if the statement contradicts information in the paragraph andFalse or not given it will be true if the statement agrees with information from the paragraph It will be false if the statement contradicts information in the paragraph and89:58
  966. it will be not given if there's no information on this statement Now if we look into the paragraph here, it says in some cases the gender identity of theit will be not given if there's no information on this statement Now if we look into the paragraph here, it says in some cases the gender identity of the90:09
  967. shaman would be unknown Which was reflected in their clothing through the use of both male and female design elements this Contradicts the statement of 13 therefore we're going toshaman would be unknown Which was reflected in their clothing through the use of both male and female design elements this Contradicts the statement of 13 therefore we're going to90:20
  968. write the word false Again, this is pretty tricky stuff If you get stuck make sure you go across to e2 test prep and watch the methods lesson and joinwrite the word false Again, this is pretty tricky stuff If you get stuck make sure you go across to e2 test prep and watch the methods lesson and join90:35
  969. the live classes Okay, I'm going to help you a little bit here.the live classes Okay, I'm going to help you a little bit here.90:45
  970. There's no answers in paragraph a and There's no answers in paragraph B So we're going to start by looking at paragraph C and you're going to answer question 13There's no answers in paragraph a and There's no answers in paragraph B So we're going to start by looking at paragraph C and you're going to answer question 1390:49
  971. You You You You You You You You You You You You You You Alright, so we finished section one.You You You You You You You You You You You You You You Alright, so we finished section one.91:28
  972. How did you go?How did you go?98:10
  973. Do you feel confident?Do you feel confident?98:11
  974. You're a little bit concerned?You're a little bit concerned?98:12
  975. Let's take a look at the answers for match headings All right questions one to five match headings Alright, so let's look at paragraph a and we need to determineLet's take a look at the answers for match headings All right questions one to five match headings Alright, so let's look at paragraph a and we need to determine98:14
  976. the heading now There were lots of indications as to what the heading is Says stuff like areas are some of the coldest in the world to live Clothing wasthe heading now There were lots of indications as to what the heading is Says stuff like areas are some of the coldest in the world to live Clothing was98:24
  977. designed to guard against the freezing cold in several ways Material to maintain warmth trap warmth retain heat Prevent the rising warm air from escaping prevent heat loss Shield thedesigned to guard against the freezing cold in several ways Material to maintain warmth trap warmth retain heat Prevent the rising warm air from escaping prevent heat loss Shield the98:34
  978. face from higher velocity freezing winds The answer for paragraph a is 8 v II insulation and heat Conservation that is the best heading for this paragraph Okay, so weface from higher velocity freezing winds The answer for paragraph a is 8 v II insulation and heat Conservation that is the best heading for this paragraph Okay, so we98:48
  979. can cross off heading eight now.can cross off heading eight now.99:03
  980. We can't use that again.We can't use that again.99:05
  981. So that's good Let's look at paragraph B.So that's good Let's look at paragraph B.99:07
  982. It had keywords and key phrases like perspire accumulation of moisture Fresh air to circulate removing air saturated with perspiration Keeping the inuits bodies and garments dry outer layer wereIt had keywords and key phrases like perspire accumulation of moisture Fresh air to circulate removing air saturated with perspiration Keeping the inuits bodies and garments dry outer layer were99:10
  983. also quite porous allowing some moisture to evaporate The moisture of the inuits breath Animal skins are superior to non porous materials allowing moisture to escape.also quite porous allowing some moisture to evaporate The moisture of the inuits breath Animal skins are superior to non porous materials allowing moisture to escape.99:25
  984. Do not absorb moisture The answer for paragraph B is to or II Humidity control this is all about humidity control None of the other headings matched this paragraph SoDo not absorb moisture The answer for paragraph B is to or II Humidity control this is all about humidity control None of the other headings matched this paragraph So99:35
  985. we can now cross this heading off our list and We're up to paragraph C the key words and phrases are Impervious to the wet in fact just that onewe can now cross this heading off our list and We're up to paragraph C the key words and phrases are Impervious to the wet in fact just that one99:52
  986. alone could be enough to give you the answer But let's keep going rain sheds water weatherproof Raincoats wet weather gear prone to leaking keep dry All of these answersalone could be enough to give you the answer But let's keep going rain sheds water weatherproof Raincoats wet weather gear prone to leaking keep dry All of these answers100:04
  987. point to water proofing which is answer number four So C is four or IV Paragraph D is all about functional form or number one or I Perform their workpoint to water proofing which is answer number four So C is four or IV Paragraph D is all about functional form or number one or I Perform their work100:18
  988. without encumbrance and in fact the rest of the paragraph was all about functionality So when we cross that one off our list, we're left with four possible answers forwithout encumbrance and in fact the rest of the paragraph was all about functionality So when we cross that one off our list, we're left with four possible answers for100:36
  989. paragraph II If we look at the key words and key phrases It says critical to create clothes that would survive day to day wear and tear Inuit clothing wasparagraph II If we look at the key words and key phrases It says critical to create clothes that would survive day to day wear and tear Inuit clothing was100:48
  990. not easily replaceable Minimize stress to the skins different cuts of animal skin were used according to their individual sturdiness Hardier skin Indestructible clothing tore All of these words andnot easily replaceable Minimize stress to the skins different cuts of animal skin were used according to their individual sturdiness Hardier skin Indestructible clothing tore All of these words and100:59
  991. phrases point to durability Answer number five or V It's critical that you write the answers correctly on your answer sheet If you get the questions correct, but you writephrases point to durability Answer number five or V It's critical that you write the answers correctly on your answer sheet If you get the questions correct, but you write101:15
  992. the wrong word or thing on the answer sheet It'll be marked as wrong.the wrong word or thing on the answer sheet It'll be marked as wrong.101:29
  993. Here's how it should look So the answer to number one should be V II II or roman numeral number eight Number two should be II or roman numeral twoHere's how it should look So the answer to number one should be V II II or roman numeral number eight Number two should be II or roman numeral two101:33
  994. Number three should be IV or roman numeral four Number four should be I or roman numeral one And number five should be V or roman numeral five How areNumber three should be IV or roman numeral four Number four should be I or roman numeral one And number five should be V or roman numeral five How are101:45
  995. you going so far?you going so far?101:59
  996. Remember you can save this video to watch later by clicking the plus save button And while you're there hit the like and subscribe button as well and feel freeRemember you can save this video to watch later by clicking the plus save button And while you're there hit the like and subscribe button as well and feel free102:00
  997. to share this with your friends Let's keep going Okay, let's look at the answers for questions six to ten the sentence completion questions So we can only write ato share this with your friends Let's keep going Okay, let's look at the answers for questions six to ten the sentence completion questions So we can only write a102:09
  998. single word as the answer.single word as the answer.102:21
  999. That's it Number six said because caribou hair.That's it Number six said because caribou hair.102:24
  1000. That's a great key word to use And if we look into the paragraph, we can see the key phrase caribou fur So we need to read in this particularThat's a great key word to use And if we look into the paragraph, we can see the key phrase caribou fur So we need to read in this particular102:28
  1001. section So caribou hair is what it retains heat and keeps warmer for longer Well, if we look carefully it says caribou hair is hollow So the answer for numbersection So caribou hair is what it retains heat and keeps warmer for longer Well, if we look carefully it says caribou hair is hollow So the answer for number102:37
  1002. six is hollow Number seven the design of the Inuit garments was typically what so that rising heat would not easily disperse Well, this particular sentence in paragraph a issix is hollow Number seven the design of the Inuit garments was typically what so that rising heat would not easily disperse Well, this particular sentence in paragraph a is102:51
  1003. key It says garments were also generally bell shaped to prevent the rising warm air from escaping The answer here is bell shaped Now this word bell shaped is actuallykey It says garments were also generally bell shaped to prevent the rising warm air from escaping The answer here is bell shaped Now this word bell shaped is actually103:04
  1004. two words joined together with a hyphen That counts as a single word or one word.two words joined together with a hyphen That counts as a single word or one word.103:17
  1005. So keep that in mind question number eight Animal skins, so we're looking in paragraph b here because this is all about animal skins It says animal skins are effectiveSo keep that in mind question number eight Animal skins, so we're looking in paragraph b here because this is all about animal skins It says animal skins are effective103:24
  1006. at managing sweat via airflow because they are what?at managing sweat via airflow because they are what?103:35
  1007. So we're looking for a description of animal skins.So we're looking for a description of animal skins.103:41
  1008. We also have key words there sweat and airflow pointing to paragraph b And if you look carefully animal skins are porous P O R O U S Okay questionWe also have key words there sweat and airflow pointing to paragraph b And if you look carefully animal skins are porous P O R O U S Okay question103:45
  1009. number nine.number nine.103:59
  1010. We're still talking about animal skins here.We're still talking about animal skins here.103:59
  1011. So we're still in paragraph b The question says unlike woven materials Animal skins provide the wearer with more what because they don't become stiff The final sentence of paragraphSo we're still in paragraph b The question says unlike woven materials Animal skins provide the wearer with more what because they don't become stiff The final sentence of paragraph104:02
  1012. b says animal skins also allow for greater flexibility In freezing conditions because unlike woven materials.b says animal skins also allow for greater flexibility In freezing conditions because unlike woven materials.104:15
  1013. They don't absorb moisture and freeze to the wearer's body So the answer for number nine is flexibility Now question 10 should have been pretty easy because there's a keyThey don't absorb moisture and freeze to the wearer's body So the answer for number nine is flexibility Now question 10 should have been pretty easy because there's a key104:23
  1014. word there Waris that is never mentioned in any other paragraph.word there Waris that is never mentioned in any other paragraph.104:34
  1015. It's only in paragraph c Question 10 says traditionally Waris what we're used to make wet weather clothing And if we look carefully at this particular sentence It says beforeIt's only in paragraph c Question 10 says traditionally Waris what we're used to make wet weather clothing And if we look carefully at this particular sentence It says before104:39
  1016. artificial weatherproof fabrics became available the intestines or intestines of warruses We used to make raincoats and other wet weather gear So the answer for number 10 is intestines Forartificial weatherproof fabrics became available the intestines or intestines of warruses We used to make raincoats and other wet weather gear So the answer for number 10 is intestines For104:53
  1017. question number 11.question number 11.105:07
  1018. We're looking at paragraph d Men's coats had loose fitting what areas so they could hunt more easily This particular sentence says a man's coat which was meant to beWe're looking at paragraph d Men's coats had loose fitting what areas so they could hunt more easily This particular sentence says a man's coat which was meant to be105:08
  1019. worn while hunting would provide additional shoulder room for unrestricted movement So men's coats had loose fitting shoulder areas so they could hunt more easily What you'll begin to noticeworn while hunting would provide additional shoulder room for unrestricted movement So men's coats had loose fitting shoulder areas so they could hunt more easily What you'll begin to notice105:23
  1020. here is the use of synonyms The words used in the question and the words used in the paragraph are different But they have the same meaning This is synonymoushere is the use of synonyms The words used in the question and the words used in the paragraph are different But they have the same meaning This is synonymous105:37
  1021. language and this is what isle's reading is all about There's a video on the e2 test prep platform that talks all about synonymous language I would check that outlanguage and this is what isle's reading is all about There's a video on the e2 test prep platform that talks all about synonymous language I would check that out105:47
  1022. if I were you Okay, so we're still in paragraph d for number 12 The question says to carry babies Women's clothing sometimes incorporated are what we need a nounif I were you Okay, so we're still in paragraph d for number 12 The question says to carry babies Women's clothing sometimes incorporated are what we need a noun105:58
  1023. And if we look at this sentence it says for women some of their garments included a pouch for carrying infants You can see the synonyms their babies and infantsAnd if we look at this sentence it says for women some of their garments included a pouch for carrying infants You can see the synonyms their babies and infants106:10
  1024. the answer though is pouch Incorporated a pouch So on your answer sheet for number six you should have written hollow seven bell shaped with a hyphen eight porous ninethe answer though is pouch Incorporated a pouch So on your answer sheet for number six you should have written hollow seven bell shaped with a hyphen eight porous nine106:21
  1025. flexibility 10 intestines 11 shoulder and 12 pouch Now you must spell these words correctly or they'll be considered wrong Okay, let's go through these final answer explanations for trueflexibility 10 intestines 11 shoulder and 12 pouch Now you must spell these words correctly or they'll be considered wrong Okay, let's go through these final answer explanations for true106:37
  1026. false not given These were questions 13 to 16 So there were no answers in paragraph a There were no answers in paragraph b Okay, so we can find thefalse not given These were questions 13 to 16 So there were no answers in paragraph a There were no answers in paragraph b Okay, so we can find the106:52
  1027. answer for question 13 in paragraph c Statement 13 says nowadays Inuits use synthetic waterproof materials to make raincoats The part of the paragraph that we need to read saysanswer for question 13 in paragraph c Statement 13 says nowadays Inuits use synthetic waterproof materials to make raincoats The part of the paragraph that we need to read says107:07
  1028. Before artificial weatherproof fabrics became available The intestines of warruses were used to make raincoats and other wet weather gear in other words Nowadays inuits use synthetic waterproof materials toBefore artificial weatherproof fabrics became available The intestines of warruses were used to make raincoats and other wet weather gear in other words Nowadays inuits use synthetic waterproof materials to107:23
  1029. make raincoats There's a bit of an inference here, but the inference is clear if the inference is clear you choose true If the inference is unclear if there's notmake raincoats There's a bit of an inference here, but the inference is clear if the inference is clear you choose true If the inference is unclear if there's not107:38
  1030. enough information you must choose not given Okay question 14 was in paragraph d at the bottom there The statement says a design constraint meant that inuit hoods were warmenough information you must choose not given Okay question 14 was in paragraph d at the bottom there The statement says a design constraint meant that inuit hoods were warm107:50
  1031. but limited wide -angle vision The final sentence says hoods were constructed to provide warmth while maximizing peripheral vision 14 says it limited wide -angle vision.but limited wide -angle vision The final sentence says hoods were constructed to provide warmth while maximizing peripheral vision 14 says it limited wide -angle vision.108:05
  1032. This is a direct contradiction.This is a direct contradiction.108:20
  1033. Therefore, it's going to be false The answer to statement or question 15 was in paragraph e right at the top The statement says in general women sewed most ofTherefore, it's going to be false The answer to statement or question 15 was in paragraph e right at the top The statement says in general women sewed most of108:22
  1034. the clothes In fact, there's just nothing mentioned in paragraph e or any of the paragraphs about women sewing Most of the clothes There's just not enough information given inthe clothes In fact, there's just nothing mentioned in paragraph e or any of the paragraphs about women sewing Most of the clothes There's just not enough information given in108:36
  1035. the paragraph for it to be true or false.the paragraph for it to be true or false.108:50
  1036. Therefore, it has to be not given Okay question 16 damaged clothes including tears would sometimes be fixed while outdoors Is this true false or not given?Therefore, it has to be not given Okay question 16 damaged clothes including tears would sometimes be fixed while outdoors Is this true false or not given?108:53
  1037. Well, if we look at the final sentence of paragraph e it says if an item of clothing tore We can see tears then it would be fixed as soonWell, if we look at the final sentence of paragraph e it says if an item of clothing tore We can see tears then it would be fixed as soon109:06
  1038. as possible Including in the field if necessary That means the same thing the statement and this sentence say the same thing.as possible Including in the field if necessary That means the same thing the statement and this sentence say the same thing.109:16
  1039. Therefore, it's true On your answer sheet for 13 you should have written true 14 false 15 not given and 16 true All right.Therefore, it's true On your answer sheet for 13 you should have written true 14 false 15 not given and 16 true All right.109:27
  1040. We're now up to section two in IELTS reading Remember that there are three sections on test day and each section has about 700 to 800 words So you doWe're now up to section two in IELTS reading Remember that there are three sections on test day and each section has about 700 to 800 words So you do109:41
  1041. need to get good at time management And that is one thing that we teach you in our live classes without expert teachers on e2 test prep.need to get good at time management And that is one thing that we teach you in our live classes without expert teachers on e2 test prep.109:52
  1042. Click the link in the description below Okay, so section two is an entirely different passage.Click the link in the description below Okay, so section two is an entirely different passage.110:00
  1043. It's called telling the time using water clocks So you'll notice a little sentence right at the top that says a water clock is any time piece By which timeIt's called telling the time using water clocks So you'll notice a little sentence right at the top that says a water clock is any time piece By which time110:07
  1044. is measured by the regulated flow of liquid into inflow type or out from outflow type a vessel In this section, we're going to do match features questions 17 tois measured by the regulated flow of liquid into inflow type or out from outflow type a vessel In this section, we're going to do match features questions 17 to110:18
  1045. 24 and then we're going to do diagram labeling questions Let's take a quick look at an example question All right, so this question type is a little bit tricky24 and then we're going to do diagram labeling questions Let's take a quick look at an example question All right, so this question type is a little bit tricky110:31
  1046. on the left hand side You'll see a paragraph with the heading this one says china, right?on the left hand side You'll see a paragraph with the heading this one says china, right?110:42
  1047. And below that you'll see a list of countries and regions including egypt, babelon, india, korea, persia, greece and china Then you're going to see statements.And below that you'll see a list of countries and regions including egypt, babelon, india, korea, persia, greece and china Then you're going to see statements.110:48
  1048. There are three statements here, okay, 17, 18 and 19 What you need to do is read the statement and match it to the particular paragraph Or the other wayThere are three statements here, okay, 17, 18 and 19 What you need to do is read the statement and match it to the particular paragraph Or the other way110:58
  1049. around read the paragraph and match it to the particular statement So if we read this paragraph on china, there's a particularly important part says the chinese were one ofaround read the paragraph and match it to the particular statement So if we read this paragraph on china, there's a particularly important part says the chinese were one of111:10
  1050. the first people to develop water clocks That avoided the issue of evaporating water which gave their clocks more precision They did this through the sophisticated use of sealants wherethe first people to develop water clocks That avoided the issue of evaporating water which gave their clocks more precision They did this through the sophisticated use of sealants where111:22
  1051. no water would be exposed to the outside air Now 17 says this water clock was used to help farmers determine the best time of day to plant their cropsno water would be exposed to the outside air Now 17 says this water clock was used to help farmers determine the best time of day to plant their crops111:34
  1052. So that's not about china and 19 says these water clocks were eventually traded around central asia That's not what this paragraph was about or mentioned in it Statement 18So that's not about china and 19 says these water clocks were eventually traded around central asia That's not what this paragraph was about or mentioned in it Statement 18111:44
  1053. says the accuracy of these water clocks was improved because water could not escape into the atmosphere So that was mentioned in this paragraph.says the accuracy of these water clocks was improved because water could not escape into the atmosphere So that was mentioned in this paragraph.111:57
  1054. Therefore for number 18 will write g Which represents china from the list If you're a bit confused with this question type just pause the video and spend some timeTherefore for number 18 will write g Which represents china from the list If you're a bit confused with this question type just pause the video and spend some time112:08
  1055. looking at it until you Understand it Okay, let's get started.looking at it until you Understand it Okay, let's get started.112:20
  1056. You're looking at the paragraph on egypt and there are eight questions to complete You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You YouYou're looking at the paragraph on egypt and there are eight questions to complete You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You112:25
  1057. You Now this paragraph is a little bit different it's unrelated to those matching questions.You Now this paragraph is a little bit different it's unrelated to those matching questions.120:52
  1058. We'll see this paragraph in a minute You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You Okay, so in fact forWe'll see this paragraph in a minute You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You Okay, so in fact for121:10
  1059. the paragraph on egypt there were no answers in other words, none of those statements related to a Egypt so we're going to move on In the paragraph about Babylonthe paragraph on egypt there were no answers in other words, none of those statements related to a Egypt so we're going to move on In the paragraph about Babylon130:09
  1060. there was a phrase that said aided astronomical calculations And if you look at statement 21 or question 21 it says these water clocks help to measure the movement ofthere was a phrase that said aided astronomical calculations And if you look at statement 21 or question 21 it says these water clocks help to measure the movement of130:22
  1061. Celestial objects in other words they aided astronomical calculations.Celestial objects in other words they aided astronomical calculations.130:35
  1062. So for 21 we would write b In the paragraph it also says their existence comes from writings on clay tablets And if you look at statement 23 or questionSo for 21 we would write b In the paragraph it also says their existence comes from writings on clay tablets And if you look at statement 23 or question130:41
  1063. 23 it says ancient writing imprinted in clay Describes these water clocks existence.23 it says ancient writing imprinted in clay Describes these water clocks existence.130:54
  1064. So for 23 we would also write b You need to look closely at the instruction at the top nb It says you may use any letter more than onceSo for 23 we would also write b You need to look closely at the instruction at the top nb It says you may use any letter more than once131:02
  1065. and that's why we're able to write b twice Okay in the next paragraph on india there was a part that said Similar the water clocks are similar to theand that's why we're able to write b twice Okay in the next paragraph on india there was a part that said Similar the water clocks are similar to the131:15
  1066. utensil used to perform various religious rituals And if we look at the statement 17 it says this water clock resembled a tool used in religious ceremonies So the answerutensil used to perform various religious rituals And if we look at the statement 17 it says this water clock resembled a tool used in religious ceremonies So the answer131:27
  1067. for 17 is c So one thing you're probably noticing now is that we're going from the paragraph to the features We're not going from the features to the paragraph,for 17 is c So one thing you're probably noticing now is that we're going from the paragraph to the features We're not going from the features to the paragraph,131:40
  1068. right?right?131:52
  1069. So you read the paragraph on india for example You understand it fully then you read through the features and match the paragraph to the particular feature Okay, so inSo you read the paragraph on india for example You understand it fully then you read through the features and match the paragraph to the particular feature Okay, so in131:53
  1070. the paragraph on career there were two critical parts the first part said this innovation No longer required the reliance of human workers And if we look at feature 22the paragraph on career there were two critical parts the first part said this innovation No longer required the reliance of human workers And if we look at feature 22132:04
  1071. or statement 22 it says the task of refilling water was automated And human labor made redundant by these water clocks So no longer required the reliance of human workersor statement 22 it says the task of refilling water was automated And human labor made redundant by these water clocks So no longer required the reliance of human workers132:16
  1072. human labor made redundant.human labor made redundant.132:28
  1073. So 22 is d career The last part of the paragraph on career said this water clock was not preserved well and did not survive However reconstructions based on textSo 22 is d career The last part of the paragraph on career said this water clock was not preserved well and did not survive However reconstructions based on text132:31
  1074. descriptions have been made If you look at feature 18 it says this type of water clock has since been recreated according to old texts That means the same thingdescriptions have been made If you look at feature 18 it says this type of water clock has since been recreated according to old texts That means the same thing132:44
  1075. as that part of the paragraph therefore for 18 we write d career We're now up to the paragraph on persia and it mentioned something about the clock manager Thenas that part of the paragraph therefore for 18 we write d career We're now up to the paragraph on persia and it mentioned something about the clock manager Then132:56
  1076. at the bottom of the paragraph it says he would record the number of times the bowl sank by putting small stones into a jar If we look at theat the bottom of the paragraph it says he would record the number of times the bowl sank by putting small stones into a jar If we look at the133:09
  1077. feature number 20 It says someone would have to manually keep track of the time using pebbles Or small stones with these water clocks.feature number 20 It says someone would have to manually keep track of the time using pebbles Or small stones with these water clocks.133:19
  1078. So 20 is e persia In the paragraph on grease there were two critical parts relating to different features The first part says they also designed one of the world'sSo 20 is e persia In the paragraph on grease there were two critical parts relating to different features The first part says they also designed one of the world's133:30
  1079. first alarm clocks And if you look at the final feature feature number 24 It says one such water clock was devised to wake people up.first alarm clocks And if you look at the final feature feature number 24 It says one such water clock was devised to wake people up.133:45
  1080. In other words an alarm clock therefore 24 is f grease There's another part of the paragraph on grease that says this type of water clock was used in courtsIn other words an alarm clock therefore 24 is f grease There's another part of the paragraph on grease that says this type of water clock was used in courts133:55
  1081. for allocating periods of time to speakers Feature number 19 says the time allowed to settle a dispute was kept by these water clocks Therefore 19 is f grease Onfor allocating periods of time to speakers Feature number 19 says the time allowed to settle a dispute was kept by these water clocks Therefore 19 is f grease On134:08
  1082. your answer sheet you should have written 17c 18 d 19 f 20 e 21 b 22 d 23 b and 24 f Remember that in aisles reading on testyour answer sheet you should have written 17c 18 d 19 f 20 e 21 b 22 d 23 b and 24 f Remember that in aisles reading on test134:24
  1083. day you don't get additional times to fill in your answer sheet You get 60 minutes total time to complete the questions And that includes time to transfer your answersday you don't get additional times to fill in your answer sheet You get 60 minutes total time to complete the questions And that includes time to transfer your answers134:43
  1084. onto the answer sheet.onto the answer sheet.134:53
  1085. Okay Cool.Okay Cool.134:55
  1086. How are you going so far by the way?How are you going so far by the way?134:56
  1087. Please let me know in the comments below Okay questions 25 to 31 diagram labeling Okay, so the answers are 25 containers.Please let me know in the comments below Okay questions 25 to 31 diagram labeling Okay, so the answers are 25 containers.134:58
  1088. Can you see the containers?Can you see the containers?135:10
  1089. And then there is jar 27 cork prong 28 floating rod 29 ball bearing 30 iron ball And 31 is bell So hopefully you've written the same words on yourAnd then there is jar 27 cork prong 28 floating rod 29 ball bearing 30 iron ball And 31 is bell So hopefully you've written the same words on your135:12
  1090. answer sheet in that order Okay, so before we move on to section three the final part of the reading test Here is why you should sign up to e2answer sheet in that order Okay, so before we move on to section three the final part of the reading test Here is why you should sign up to e2135:30
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  1092. easy to register and easy to join Join the live online classes today at e2 test prep We're now up to section three of the aisles reading test How areeasy to register and easy to join Join the live online classes today at e2 test prep We're now up to section three of the aisles reading test How are135:56
  1093. you feeling now?you feeling now?136:09
  1094. You're probably getting pretty tired But on test day if you've had a big breakfast and a good sleep, you'll be fine or even if you have it You canYou're probably getting pretty tired But on test day if you've had a big breakfast and a good sleep, you'll be fine or even if you have it You can136:10
  1095. do this Okay, section three the title of this passage is battling cat allergies with biotech We're looking at questions 32 to 36.do this Okay, section three the title of this passage is battling cat allergies with biotech We're looking at questions 32 to 36.136:20
  1096. Yes.Yes.136:32
  1097. No not given Okay, let's do an example question together So this question type is very similar to true false not given The only real difference is true false notNo not given Okay, let's do an example question together So this question type is very similar to true false not given The only real difference is true false not136:33
  1098. given deals with facts Yes, no not given deals with a speaker's attitude or opinions Again, what you need to determine is whether the statement says the same thing asgiven deals with facts Yes, no not given deals with a speaker's attitude or opinions Again, what you need to determine is whether the statement says the same thing as136:46
  1099. the text or reflects the claims of the writer If the statement contradicts the claims of the writer Or not given if it's impossible to say what the writer thinksthe text or reflects the claims of the writer If the statement contradicts the claims of the writer Or not given if it's impossible to say what the writer thinks137:00
  1100. about this So this example question says keeping house trained cats as pets is a relatively recent development The passage says just over a hundred years ago pet cats liveabout this So this example question says keeping house trained cats as pets is a relatively recent development The passage says just over a hundred years ago pet cats live137:11
  1101. mostly outside the house The exclusively indoor cat is a modern phenomenon Therefore this would be yes because it says the same thing as the text it reflects the claimsmostly outside the house The exclusively indoor cat is a modern phenomenon Therefore this would be yes because it says the same thing as the text it reflects the claims137:25
  1102. of the writer All right, your turn.of the writer All right, your turn.137:39
  1103. Let's do five of these questions You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You How did you go withLet's do five of these questions You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You How did you go with137:42
  1104. those true false not given questions?those true false not given questions?146:55
  1105. Don't worry.Don't worry.146:58
  1106. We're going to look at the answers in just a second.We're going to look at the answers in just a second.146:58
  1107. Let's now move to the final question type This is match sentence endings So these are questions 37 to 40 Here is an example question So you're presented with halfLet's now move to the final question type This is match sentence endings So these are questions 37 to 40 Here is an example question So you're presented with half147:01
  1108. a sentence Number 37 says people's allergic reactions to cats.a sentence Number 37 says people's allergic reactions to cats.147:16
  1109. It's really the subject of the sentence Then in the sentence endings you're going to see the predicate And you have to match the predicate or the final half ofIt's really the subject of the sentence Then in the sentence endings you're going to see the predicate And you have to match the predicate or the final half of147:22
  1110. the sentence to number 37 Depending on what's written in the paragraph All of the sentence endings you'll notice will be possible or plausible But not in terms of meaningthe sentence to number 37 Depending on what's written in the paragraph All of the sentence endings you'll notice will be possible or plausible But not in terms of meaning147:33
  1111. in terms of meaning.in terms of meaning.147:47
  1112. There'll only be one that is correct according to the paragraph So if we read this part of the paragraph It says it's only as cats have physically gotten closerThere'll only be one that is correct according to the paragraph So if we read this part of the paragraph It says it's only as cats have physically gotten closer147:49
  1113. to us that their allergenic proteins have become problematic Or in other words people's allergic reactions to cats have been intensified by proximity So if we imagine this to beto us that their allergenic proteins have become problematic Or in other words people's allergic reactions to cats have been intensified by proximity So if we imagine this to be148:01
  1114. a complete sentence 37 with a It actually says the same thing as that part of the paragraph So please don't just guess by matching the first half of aa complete sentence 37 with a It actually says the same thing as that part of the paragraph So please don't just guess by matching the first half of a148:17
  1115. sentence with the second half because you can It has to cohere or say the same thing as the paragraph Ready?sentence with the second half because you can It has to cohere or say the same thing as the paragraph Ready?148:28
  1116. Let's do it Now just to help you a little bit.Let's do it Now just to help you a little bit.148:35
  1117. There's nothing mentioned in the first paragraph So we're going to skip to the second paragraph You You You You You You You You You You You You All rightThere's nothing mentioned in the first paragraph So we're going to skip to the second paragraph You You You You You You You You You You You You All right148:39
  1118. fantastic you've just done a full ills reading test good stuff That's amazing.fantastic you've just done a full ills reading test good stuff That's amazing.154:49
  1119. Make sure you click subscribe Click like and share this video on social media so all your friends can do it too You might even want to challenge your friendsMake sure you click subscribe Click like and share this video on social media so all your friends can do it too You might even want to challenge your friends154:55
  1120. to see what their scores are So let's look at the answers for questions 32 to 36 the yes no not given questions So the answer to question 32 isto see what their scores are So let's look at the answers for questions 32 to 36 the yes no not given questions So the answer to question 32 is155:04
  1121. yes The statement says Manipulating cat genes is a means of dealing with fel d1 has shown some limited success The final sentence of this paragraph says although the geneyes The statement says Manipulating cat genes is a means of dealing with fel d1 has shown some limited success The final sentence of this paragraph says although the gene155:16
  1122. therapy is a long way off It has been proven in a petri dish These two statements or the statement 32 and this sentence in the paragraph say the sametherapy is a long way off It has been proven in a petri dish These two statements or the statement 32 and this sentence in the paragraph say the same155:31
  1123. thing They reflect the claims of the writer therefore the answer is yes Statement 33 says yogesh chandrasekhar Set out to eliminate the fel d1 protein secreted in cat salivathing They reflect the claims of the writer therefore the answer is yes Statement 33 says yogesh chandrasekhar Set out to eliminate the fel d1 protein secreted in cat saliva155:43
  1124. This part of the paragraph said he wondered whether he could interrupt that process By feeding the cat something that counteracted the protein in their saliva Now there's a bigThis part of the paragraph said he wondered whether he could interrupt that process By feeding the cat something that counteracted the protein in their saliva Now there's a big156:00
  1125. difference here with counteracted and eliminated or interrupted and eliminated They're actually kind of contradictory.difference here with counteracted and eliminated or interrupted and eliminated They're actually kind of contradictory.156:15
  1126. So I'm going to give you the answer here, which is no Now we skipped this paragraph And we skipped this paragraph Statement 34 says veterinarians disapprove of cat ownersSo I'm going to give you the answer here, which is no Now we skipped this paragraph And we skipped this paragraph Statement 34 says veterinarians disapprove of cat owners156:23
  1127. cutting their cat's claws In this part of the paragraph it says we used to declaw cats to save our furniture Which is now frowned upon by veterinarians You cancutting their cat's claws In this part of the paragraph it says we used to declaw cats to save our furniture Which is now frowned upon by veterinarians You can156:38
  1128. see here that frowned upon and disapprove mean the same thing They're synonyms.see here that frowned upon and disapprove mean the same thing They're synonyms.156:52
  1129. So in fact statement 34 and this part of the paragraph mean the same thing They reflect the claims of the writer therefore the answer is yes Statement 35 saysSo in fact statement 34 and this part of the paragraph mean the same thing They reflect the claims of the writer therefore the answer is yes Statement 35 says156:58
  1130. reducing cat fel d1 will improve cat human human cat relationships The final sentence of this paragraph is actually a question It says could you make the argument that thereducing cat fel d1 will improve cat human human cat relationships The final sentence of this paragraph is actually a question It says could you make the argument that the157:13
  1131. less fel d1 a cat has the less the owner and any home visitors will suffer And so the more the owner cat and others will get along harmoniously Thisless fel d1 a cat has the less the owner and any home visitors will suffer And so the more the owner cat and others will get along harmoniously This157:28
  1132. is not given because the writer is not actually making a claim here at all It's really impossible to know what he or she thinks Therefore for 35 we haveis not given because the writer is not actually making a claim here at all It's really impossible to know what he or she thinks Therefore for 35 we have157:38
  1133. to write not given Now for question 36 we need to make an inference and I don't know if you remember but in the true false not given questions Ito write not given Now for question 36 we need to make an inference and I don't know if you remember but in the true false not given questions I157:50
  1134. warned you to be careful when making an inference We can make an inference if it's very clear if it's just obvious that that's the answer Let's take a lookwarned you to be careful when making an inference We can make an inference if it's very clear if it's just obvious that that's the answer Let's take a look158:00
  1135. at 36 though The statement for 36 says the effects of reducing fel d1 on cat pheromones will harm wild cats The part of the paragraph that we need toat 36 though The statement for 36 says the effects of reducing fel d1 on cat pheromones will harm wild cats The part of the paragraph that we need to158:10
  1136. read says some suggest or scientists suggest that it acts as a pheromone for social signaling Meaning that it may be less important for domesticated housebound pets It is possibleread says some suggest or scientists suggest that it acts as a pheromone for social signaling Meaning that it may be less important for domesticated housebound pets It is possible158:23
  1137. here to make an inference that it will therefore harm wild cats But this inference is not clear Be careful.here to make an inference that it will therefore harm wild cats But this inference is not clear Be careful.158:37
  1138. Don't say yes if the inference isn't clear We're going to have to write not given here because there's just not enough information.Don't say yes if the inference isn't clear We're going to have to write not given here because there's just not enough information.158:48
  1139. It's really impossible to say definitively what the writer thinks about this 36 is not given Okay, so on your answer sheet you should have written 32 yes 33 noIt's really impossible to say definitively what the writer thinks about this 36 is not given Okay, so on your answer sheet you should have written 32 yes 33 no158:57
  1140. 34 yes 35 not given and 36 not given So yes, no not given and true false not given can be pretty tricky But our live classes on aisles reading34 yes 35 not given and 36 not given So yes, no not given and true false not given can be pretty tricky But our live classes on aisles reading159:12
  1141. with our expert teachers will help you out.with our expert teachers will help you out.159:24
  1142. The link is in the description below All right, let's look at the answers for questions 37 to 40 match sentence endings Keep in mind that these questions follow theThe link is in the description below All right, let's look at the answers for questions 37 to 40 match sentence endings Keep in mind that these questions follow the159:27
  1143. same order as the paragraphs 37 said the amount of the fel d1 protein what?same order as the paragraphs 37 said the amount of the fel d1 protein what?159:39
  1144. It varies enormously from cat to cat That's b That's because in the paragraph it says some cats shed more of this protein than other cats Sometimes up to 80It varies enormously from cat to cat That's b That's because in the paragraph it says some cats shed more of this protein than other cats Sometimes up to 80159:47
  1145. times more and the amount shed by a single cat will vary from month to month Again, the amount of the fel d1 protein varies enormously from cat to cattimes more and the amount shed by a single cat will vary from month to month Again, the amount of the fel d1 protein varies enormously from cat to cat160:00
  1146. 38 breeding cats in a certain way G was unsuccessful in eradicating fel d1 At the top of this paragraph it says Because age old breeding techniques have failed to38 breeding cats in a certain way G was unsuccessful in eradicating fel d1 At the top of this paragraph it says Because age old breeding techniques have failed to160:12
  1147. eliminate the protein Question 39 the owner of a cat is exposed to fel d1 via household objects So it's 39 h and that's because this part of the paragrapheliminate the protein Question 39 the owner of a cat is exposed to fel d1 via household objects So it's 39 h and that's because this part of the paragraph160:27
  1148. says the allergen all over their fur Which in turn gets all over the owner's couch clothes bed and so on And the final question question number 40 injecting felsays the allergen all over their fur Which in turn gets all over the owner's couch clothes bed and so on And the final question question number 40 injecting fel160:42
  1149. d1 into hens a Triggers their immune response That's because in this part of the paragraph it says Injecting a hen with the fel d1 protein Provokes its immune system.d1 into hens a Triggers their immune response That's because in this part of the paragraph it says Injecting a hen with the fel d1 protein Provokes its immune system.160:57
  1150. It triggers their immune response So on your answer sheet for 37 you should have written B 38 G 39 H And 40 A Okay, so here are all ofIt triggers their immune response So on your answer sheet for 37 you should have written B 38 G 39 H And 40 A Okay, so here are all of161:12
  1151. the answers.the answers.161:29
  1152. This is exactly what your answer sheet should look like And remember for question seven it was bell shaped which is counted as one word because it's using a hyphenThis is exactly what your answer sheet should look like And remember for question seven it was bell shaped which is counted as one word because it's using a hyphen161:30
  1153. Also, keep in mind that if you accidentally spelled any of these words wrong it would be considered incorrect Pause the video and find out what your raw score isAlso, keep in mind that if you accidentally spelled any of these words wrong it would be considered incorrect Pause the video and find out what your raw score is161:42
  1154. Okay, now let's turn your raw score out of 40 into an islet's reading score Remember that if you're taking islet's general look in this column and if you're takingOkay, now let's turn your raw score out of 40 into an islet's reading score Remember that if you're taking islet's general look in this column and if you're taking161:56
  1155. islet's academic look in this column How did you go?islet's academic look in this column How did you go?162:06
  1156. Are you happy or are you disappointed?Are you happy or are you disappointed?162:11
  1157. Please let me know your score in the comments below Now if you look at the last page on the fillable test book, we have a next step section It'llPlease let me know your score in the comments below Now if you look at the last page on the fillable test book, we have a next step section It'll162:13
  1158. tell you how you should prepare depending on the score you receive Use it.tell you how you should prepare depending on the score you receive Use it.162:22
  1159. It'll help you to make the right decision about preparation and keep in mind that e2 has helped over 1 .4 million candidates get the scores that they need IfIt'll help you to make the right decision about preparation and keep in mind that e2 has helped over 1 .4 million candidates get the scores that they need If162:27
  1160. you haven't downloaded the fillable test book yet, please do because we have the writing and speaking sections still coming up Okay, we're now up to the writing section andyou haven't downloaded the fillable test book yet, please do because we have the writing and speaking sections still coming up Okay, we're now up to the writing section and162:39
  1161. i'm going to hand you over to mark Mark is an ex -islet examiner and he's been teaching islets for 10 years He's going to take you through writing taski'm going to hand you over to mark Mark is an ex -islet examiner and he's been teaching islets for 10 years He's going to take you through writing task162:50
  1162. two and either academic or general writing task one I will see you again after the writing section for speaking.two and either academic or general writing task one I will see you again after the writing section for speaking.162:59
  1163. Here's mark with writing islet's writing Hi, I'm mark.Here's mark with writing islet's writing Hi, I'm mark.163:08
  1164. I'm an ex -islet's examiner and islet's teacher at e2.I'm an ex -islet's examiner and islet's teacher at e2.163:15
  1165. I'm going to guide you through islet's writing We're going to start with writing task two And then you can keep watching for academic task one or you can skipI'm going to guide you through islet's writing We're going to start with writing task two And then you can keep watching for academic task one or you can skip163:18
  1166. ahead to general task one Let's begin with an overview of writing task two So for writing task two you will have 40 minutes to write a discursive essay Youahead to general task one Let's begin with an overview of writing task two So for writing task two you will have 40 minutes to write a discursive essay You163:29
  1167. will see a question prompt that will contain one or two statements and one or two questions You need to understand the statements and answer the questions You need towill see a question prompt that will contain one or two statements and one or two questions You need to understand the statements and answer the questions You need to163:43
  1168. write more than 250 words And writing task two is worth two -thirds or 66 percent of your total writing score Before we begin writing the essay We're going towrite more than 250 words And writing task two is worth two -thirds or 66 percent of your total writing score Before we begin writing the essay We're going to163:55
  1169. analyze the essay prompt and then plan the essay together We will then write the essay paragraph by paragraph I'll give you a basic structure for each paragraph and youanalyze the essay prompt and then plan the essay together We will then write the essay paragraph by paragraph I'll give you a basic structure for each paragraph and you164:08
  1170. will write yours and then i'll show you mine You should be writing your response directly into the fillable test book and the answer sheet By the end of thiswill write yours and then i'll show you mine You should be writing your response directly into the fillable test book and the answer sheet By the end of this164:21
  1171. part of the video, you're going to have written a full writing task two essay with me You will then be able to submit this for feedback from our e2part of the video, you're going to have written a full writing task two essay with me You will then be able to submit this for feedback from our e2164:32
  1172. expert teachers Don't worry.expert teachers Don't worry.164:42
  1173. I'll show you how to do this once you've finished your essay Okay, the first thing we need to do on test day is analyze Imagine it's test day andI'll show you how to do this once you've finished your essay Okay, the first thing we need to do on test day is analyze Imagine it's test day and164:45
  1174. you see this writing task two prompt in front of you.you see this writing task two prompt in front of you.164:56
  1175. It says Nowadays many people change jobs quite regularly rather than working in the one company for their entire careers Why do you think this is happening?It says Nowadays many people change jobs quite regularly rather than working in the one company for their entire careers Why do you think this is happening?164:59
  1176. How can companies keep their workers?How can companies keep their workers?165:11
  1177. We really need to understand this prompt before we start writing or even start planning The first step is always an analysis You need to think about the broad topicWe really need to understand this prompt before we start writing or even start planning The first step is always an analysis You need to think about the broad topic165:14
  1178. which is work or employment And you need to think about the specific topic which is about employee retention The questions ask you why do you think this is happening?which is work or employment And you need to think about the specific topic which is about employee retention The questions ask you why do you think this is happening?165:25
  1179. That is why do employees keep changing jobs or moving companies?That is why do employees keep changing jobs or moving companies?165:39
  1180. And how can companies keep their workers?And how can companies keep their workers?165:44
  1181. Can you see that these questions are asking you to think about this issue?Can you see that these questions are asking you to think about this issue?165:48
  1182. Not from the perspective of a worker or employee But from the perspective of a business owner manager or company That's important to understand Okay, so we've analyzed the promptNot from the perspective of a worker or employee But from the perspective of a business owner manager or company That's important to understand Okay, so we've analyzed the prompt165:53
  1183. and understood it deeply.and understood it deeply.166:05
  1184. Let's now plan our essay When you plan you have to make sure you cover all parts of the essay prompt and answer all the questions thoroughly This prompt hasLet's now plan our essay When you plan you have to make sure you cover all parts of the essay prompt and answer all the questions thoroughly This prompt has166:07
  1185. two questions We will write a paragraph for each question And we will make sure that we never deviate from the topic of employee retention If you deviate you willtwo questions We will write a paragraph for each question And we will make sure that we never deviate from the topic of employee retention If you deviate you will166:18
  1186. lose points I'm going to give you some time to plan your essay feel free to pause the video if you need more time Your paragraph one needs to answerlose points I'm going to give you some time to plan your essay feel free to pause the video if you need more time Your paragraph one needs to answer166:31
  1187. the question.the question.166:41
  1188. Why do you think this is happening?Why do you think this is happening?166:42
  1189. Write down the main reason why employees change jobs This will become your paragraph one And for the second question, which will become your second paragraph Think of one orWrite down the main reason why employees change jobs This will become your paragraph one And for the second question, which will become your second paragraph Think of one or166:44
  1190. two ways that companies can retain their employees Start planning now You You How did you go with your plan?two ways that companies can retain their employees Start planning now You You How did you go with your plan?166:57
  1191. Mine looks like this.Mine looks like this.168:06
  1192. I just noted down paragraph one Why happening employees financially stable free to move This answers question one paragraph two How keep meaning and purpose this answers question two Let'sI just noted down paragraph one Why happening employees financially stable free to move This answers question one paragraph two How keep meaning and purpose this answers question two Let's168:08
  1193. now write the essay introduction Writing a great introduction is really important because it will set the structure for your overall essay Now there's a certain way to write yournow write the essay introduction Writing a great introduction is really important because it will set the structure for your overall essay Now there's a certain way to write your168:28
  1194. introduction.introduction.168:40
  1195. There's a structure I'll briefly tell you here But you really need to check out the video lessons on e2 test prep because they go into a lot more detailThere's a structure I'll briefly tell you here But you really need to check out the video lessons on e2 test prep because they go into a lot more detail168:40
  1196. They're not here on youtube click the link in the description below So we're going to write a three to four sentence introduction.They're not here on youtube click the link in the description below So we're going to write a three to four sentence introduction.168:51
  1197. It'll have three parts In part one, you'll write a broad background statement about the topic In part two, you'll rewrite the prompt not the questions In your own wordsIt'll have three parts In part one, you'll write a broad background statement about the topic In part two, you'll rewrite the prompt not the questions In your own words168:59
  1198. or put another way.or put another way.169:13
  1199. You'll paraphrase the prompt statements In part three, you'll tell the reader what you will do in your essay or put another way Say what your paragraph one and paragraphYou'll paraphrase the prompt statements In part three, you'll tell the reader what you will do in your essay or put another way Say what your paragraph one and paragraph169:15
  1200. two will cover your thesis statement Make sure you hand write or type your essay into the answer sheet If you're taking the paper based test, you want to printtwo will cover your thesis statement Make sure you hand write or type your essay into the answer sheet If you're taking the paper based test, you want to print169:29
  1201. this book out and get used to handwriting with a pencil Or if you're taking the computer delivered iELTS, you can type directly into this pdf on your computer Asthis book out and get used to handwriting with a pencil Or if you're taking the computer delivered iELTS, you can type directly into this pdf on your computer As169:40
  1202. I mentioned, you're also going to have the opportunity to submit your essay for feedback at the end You now have a few minutes to write your introduction Pause theI mentioned, you're also going to have the opportunity to submit your essay for feedback at the end You now have a few minutes to write your introduction Pause the169:52
  1203. video if you need more time.video if you need more time.170:03
  1204. I'll leave the structure on the screen.I'll leave the structure on the screen.170:05
  1205. Try your best to follow it Okay Start writing You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You How'd you go?Try your best to follow it Okay Start writing You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You How'd you go?170:07
  1206. I'm now going to show you my introduction.I'm now going to show you my introduction.178:14
  1207. Please don't copy it Instead use it as a reference for the structure and note some of the language I use But certainly don't submit this one for feedback asPlease don't copy it Instead use it as a reference for the structure and note some of the language I use But certainly don't submit this one for feedback as178:16
  1208. that's not really going to help you Remember by the end you'll have your own essay written in your own english that you can then get feedback on That willthat's not really going to help you Remember by the end you'll have your own essay written in your own english that you can then get feedback on That will178:27
  1209. help you So my introduction has three parts In part one I wrote Workers are no longer as committed as they once were to the companies that employ them Inhelp you So my introduction has three parts In part one I wrote Workers are no longer as committed as they once were to the companies that employ them In178:38
  1210. part two I wrote while people in our grandparents generation would often work for a company for decades or even their entire lives Nowadays people tend to change their workplacespart two I wrote while people in our grandparents generation would often work for a company for decades or even their entire lives Nowadays people tend to change their workplaces178:51
  1211. every two or three years And in part three I wrote in this essay I will explain why this is the case and suggest two ways that companies can retainevery two or three years And in part three I wrote in this essay I will explain why this is the case and suggest two ways that companies can retain179:03
  1212. their staff for longer My introduction has a broad background statement The paraphrased question prompt and then my thesis statement This really is a perfect introduction On the e2 testtheir staff for longer My introduction has a broad background statement The paraphrased question prompt and then my thesis statement This really is a perfect introduction On the e2 test179:16
  1213. prep website.prep website.179:31
  1214. We have a whole video dedicated to how to write perfect introductions You might want to check it out Here is my introduction without the spaces Pause the video andWe have a whole video dedicated to how to write perfect introductions You might want to check it out Here is my introduction without the spaces Pause the video and179:31
  1215. look for those three structural parts Can you see them?look for those three structural parts Can you see them?179:44
  1216. So remember to use the three part essay introduction structure It works for any prompt and the question or questions you will get on test day Okay, now let's writeSo remember to use the three part essay introduction structure It works for any prompt and the question or questions you will get on test day Okay, now let's write179:48
  1217. our body paragraph one Body paragraphs are the most important parts of your essay They contain the most important information The IELTS examiners will be looking very closely at themour body paragraph one Body paragraphs are the most important parts of your essay They contain the most important information The IELTS examiners will be looking very closely at them180:00
  1218. If you don't know how to write body paragraphs, then check out the methods lessons on e2 In short, your body paragraph needs to have four to six sentences withIf you don't know how to write body paragraphs, then check out the methods lessons on e2 In short, your body paragraph needs to have four to six sentences with180:14
  1219. four main parts In part one, you will write a topic or opening sentence In part two, you will elaborate and give reasons In part three, you should give anfour main parts In part one, you will write a topic or opening sentence In part two, you will elaborate and give reasons In part three, you should give an180:25
  1220. example or two to support your ideas And in part four, you need to conclude your paragraph I'm going to leave that structure on the screen for you as youexample or two to support your ideas And in part four, you need to conclude your paragraph I'm going to leave that structure on the screen for you as you180:38
  1221. write into your fillable test book answer sheet I'll time you You can pause the video if you want, but please understand that on test day You should spend nowrite into your fillable test book answer sheet I'll time you You can pause the video if you want, but please understand that on test day You should spend no180:49
  1222. more than 40 minutes on this essay You can do it You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You Youmore than 40 minutes on this essay You can do it You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You180:59
  1223. You You You You You You You How'd you go with your paragraph one?You You You You You You You How'd you go with your paragraph one?190:42
  1224. Let me show you mine and again Please don't copy any of this word for word into your essay This is just to show you what one good response couldLet me show you mine and again Please don't copy any of this word for word into your essay This is just to show you what one good response could194:07
  1225. look like There are many ways to write a great paragraph So in paragraph one, I answered the first question like this In part one, I wrote the topic andlook like There are many ways to write a great paragraph So in paragraph one, I answered the first question like this In part one, I wrote the topic and194:16
  1226. opening sentence The main reason people change their jobs more rapidly these days is because they can afford to do so Then I elaborated I gave reasons Because most societiesopening sentence The main reason people change their jobs more rapidly these days is because they can afford to do so Then I elaborated I gave reasons Because most societies194:29
  1227. have become wealthier workers are no longer tethered to a particular company or position financially In the third part I gave an example If a worker wants to leave becausehave become wealthier workers are no longer tethered to a particular company or position financially In the third part I gave an example If a worker wants to leave because194:44
  1228. of a lack of interest in the work or an unfulfilled ambition Even if it is risky, they are at greater liberty to do so Finally, I conclude the paragraphof a lack of interest in the work or an unfulfilled ambition Even if it is risky, they are at greater liberty to do so Finally, I conclude the paragraph194:58
  1229. Put simply stronger economies allow workers to be more selective with their job choices and less dedicated to particular companies My final paragraph one looks like this Pause the videoPut simply stronger economies allow workers to be more selective with their job choices and less dedicated to particular companies My final paragraph one looks like this Pause the video195:10
  1230. and identify the underlying paragraph structure.and identify the underlying paragraph structure.195:24
  1231. I showed you Now, please be careful a lot of teachers Including lots of teachers here on youtube tell you to memorize essay responses This is dangerous Take a lookI showed you Now, please be careful a lot of teachers Including lots of teachers here on youtube tell you to memorize essay responses This is dangerous Take a look195:27
  1232. at this official writing task to answer sheet Look down at the bottom.at this official writing task to answer sheet Look down at the bottom.195:44
  1233. This is where the examiners score you Notice that there are three ways to get a major penalty The first is by writing off topic The second is a memorizedThis is where the examiners score you Notice that there are three ways to get a major penalty The first is by writing off topic The second is a memorized195:49
  1234. response And the third is by having illegible handwriting or handwriting that is too messy to read Can you see how easy it is to be penalized by the examiners?response And the third is by having illegible handwriting or handwriting that is too messy to read Can you see how easy it is to be penalized by the examiners?196:02
  1235. Some advice teachers give on youtube is wrong and damaging I'd recommend just following E2.Some advice teachers give on youtube is wrong and damaging I'd recommend just following E2.196:15
  1236. We've prepared over 1 .5 million candidates for their english tests Subscribe to this channel and let us lead you to success Having said all of that, let's write ourWe've prepared over 1 .5 million candidates for their english tests Subscribe to this channel and let us lead you to success Having said all of that, let's write our196:23
  1237. second body paragraph We will use the exact same structure as paragraph one It'll have four parts your paragraph two should answer the second question Ready?second body paragraph We will use the exact same structure as paragraph one It'll have four parts your paragraph two should answer the second question Ready?196:36
  1238. I'll time you but feel free to pause if you need a bit longer You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You YouI'll time you but feel free to pause if you need a bit longer You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You196:48
  1239. You You You You You You You You You You All right, how did you go?You You You You You You You You You You All right, how did you go?205:19
  1240. Let me know in the comments below how you're finding this feel free to ask any questions down below Here's my paragraph two Part one while companies typically offer greaterLet me know in the comments below how you're finding this feel free to ask any questions down below Here's my paragraph two Part one while companies typically offer greater209:56
  1241. and greater financial incentives to retain employees They should instead provide greater meaning and purpose to key psychological drivers Part two Even if they are paid less Workers who findand greater financial incentives to retain employees They should instead provide greater meaning and purpose to key psychological drivers Part two Even if they are paid less Workers who find210:08
  1242. their work fulfilling and purposeful are more likely to stay in their jobs than those who find their work dull and aimless And finally companies need to shift their thinkingtheir work fulfilling and purposeful are more likely to stay in their jobs than those who find their work dull and aimless And finally companies need to shift their thinking210:22
  1243. and focus to finding meaningful and purposeful tasks for their workers Rather than just offering them higher salaries You may have noticed that I didn't provide an example here andand focus to finding meaningful and purposeful tasks for their workers Rather than just offering them higher salaries You may have noticed that I didn't provide an example here and210:34
  1244. that's because this paragraph was sufficient without one While you should always stick to the basic structure You should always remain flexible on test day and write whatever you feelthat's because this paragraph was sufficient without one While you should always stick to the basic structure You should always remain flexible on test day and write whatever you feel210:46
  1245. best answers the questions And here's the completed paragraph.best answers the questions And here's the completed paragraph.210:57
  1246. Can you see the underlying structure?Can you see the underlying structure?211:01
  1247. It's the backbone of this paragraph It's flexible, but solid All right.It's the backbone of this paragraph It's flexible, but solid All right.211:03
  1248. Now let's write the final part of the essay the conclusion Our conclusion will have two or three sentences and two main parts The first part will summarize our argumentsNow let's write the final part of the essay the conclusion Our conclusion will have two or three sentences and two main parts The first part will summarize our arguments211:10
  1249. or position and the second part will give a strong final ending Okay, let's finish off with a bang and write a very strong conclusion that wraps up your entireor position and the second part will give a strong final ending Okay, let's finish off with a bang and write a very strong conclusion that wraps up your entire211:23
  1250. essay Again, I'll leave the structure on the screen for you to use You You You You You You You You You You All right, let me show you howessay Again, I'll leave the structure on the screen for you to use You You You You You You You You You You All right, let me show you how211:34
  1251. I concluded my essay In part one, I summarize my arguments In this essay, I argued that the shift in company loyalty is largely due to increases in societal andI concluded my essay In part one, I summarize my arguments In this essay, I argued that the shift in company loyalty is largely due to increases in societal and216:43
  1252. personal wealth In part two, I conclude strongly Only when management realize that money is no longer a significant driver of retention And meaning and purpose are the longer theypersonal wealth In part two, I conclude strongly Only when management realize that money is no longer a significant driver of retention And meaning and purpose are the longer they216:56
  1253. will be able to keep their staff on board And here's how my final conclusion paragraph looks.will be able to keep their staff on board And here's how my final conclusion paragraph looks.217:11
  1254. Can you see the underlying two -part structure?Can you see the underlying two -part structure?217:18
  1255. It's a powerful way to complete your essay and leaves the examiner with a good feeling about your writing Let's have a quick look at how the essay looks whenIt's a powerful way to complete your essay and leaves the examiner with a good feeling about your writing Let's have a quick look at how the essay looks when217:21
  1256. it's in one piece So this essay is over 250 words.it's in one piece So this essay is over 250 words.217:32
  1257. It's well structured.It's well structured.217:37
  1258. It's on topic It answers the questions and it uses accurate and varied language Right now that you have a full essay that you've written you want to get someIt's on topic It answers the questions and it uses accurate and varied language Right now that you have a full essay that you've written you want to get some217:38
  1259. expert feedback on it check this out E2 gives the best IELTS writing feedback The feedback you get is comprehensive and will show you exactly what you need to doexpert feedback on it check this out E2 gives the best IELTS writing feedback The feedback you get is comprehensive and will show you exactly what you need to do217:50
  1260. to get the score you want To get feedback simply click the link for academic or general writing task two in the description below Or on your downloadable test bookto get the score you want To get feedback simply click the link for academic or general writing task two in the description below Or on your downloadable test book218:03
  1261. Log in if you already have an account with e2 or if you don't have an account simply sign up It only takes a few seconds After you've logged inLog in if you already have an account with e2 or if you don't have an account simply sign up It only takes a few seconds After you've logged in218:16
  1262. or signed up you can either type up your task two under timed conditions Or paste your writing in from your test book answer sheet You can save it andor signed up you can either type up your task two under timed conditions Or paste your writing in from your test book answer sheet You can save it and218:28
  1263. come back to it if you want Or you can go ahead and submit it to one of our expert teachers for personalized feedback Finally simply follow the payment options.come back to it if you want Or you can go ahead and submit it to one of our expert teachers for personalized feedback Finally simply follow the payment options.218:39
  1264. Trust me feedback is an investment.Trust me feedback is an investment.218:50
  1265. It's worth it Okay, great work.It's worth it Okay, great work.218:53
  1266. We're now going to do writing task one If you're taking IELTS general skip to this point in the video if you're taking IELTS academic just keep watching Okay, greatWe're now going to do writing task one If you're taking IELTS general skip to this point in the video if you're taking IELTS academic just keep watching Okay, great218:57
  1267. work.work.219:09
  1268. We're now going to do writing task one IELTS academic writing task one Are you ready to write an academic task one with me?We're now going to do writing task one IELTS academic writing task one Are you ready to write an academic task one with me?219:09
  1269. Let me start by giving you a quick overview In academic task one you need to describe data It could be bar charts line graphs tables pie charts maps orLet me start by giving you a quick overview In academic task one you need to describe data It could be bar charts line graphs tables pie charts maps or219:19
  1270. processes You need to write at least 150 words and you should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task This task is worth one third or 33 ofprocesses You need to write at least 150 words and you should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task This task is worth one third or 33 of219:32
  1271. your writing score Before we begin writing we're first going to analyze and plan our response We'll do this together Then I'll coach you through the writing part section byyour writing score Before we begin writing we're first going to analyze and plan our response We'll do this together Then I'll coach you through the writing part section by219:44
  1272. section Just like in the essay.section Just like in the essay.219:56
  1273. I'll give you a structure You'll write your response and then I'll show you mine You should be writing your response directly into your answer sheet By the end youI'll give you a structure You'll write your response and then I'll show you mine You should be writing your response directly into your answer sheet By the end you219:59
  1274. will have a complete academic writing task one You will then have the opportunity to submit it for feedback from one of our expert teachers Imagine it's test day andwill have a complete academic writing task one You will then have the opportunity to submit it for feedback from one of our expert teachers Imagine it's test day and220:10
  1275. you see these pie charts in front of you Before you write anything you need to understand what you're looking at in detail Let's start by reading the prompt Ityou see these pie charts in front of you Before you write anything you need to understand what you're looking at in detail Let's start by reading the prompt It220:21
  1276. says the charts show the percentages of family income Spent in different categories in South Korea And Singapore in the years 2000 and 2020 The instruction then says Summarize thesays the charts show the percentages of family income Spent in different categories in South Korea And Singapore in the years 2000 and 2020 The instruction then says Summarize the220:33
  1277. information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant This instruction is always the same no matter what you see on test day The better youinformation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant This instruction is always the same no matter what you see on test day The better you220:51
  1278. understand the data the easier it will be to write and the higher your score will be Analyzing is critical Okay, now that you understand what you're looking at.understand the data the easier it will be to write and the higher your score will be Analyzing is critical Okay, now that you understand what you're looking at.221:05
  1279. Let's plan our response You need to spend a little bit of time after analyzing Planning what you'll write you need to make a conscious decision about structure What willLet's plan our response You need to spend a little bit of time after analyzing Planning what you'll write you need to make a conscious decision about structure What will221:18
  1280. each of your paragraphs contain?each of your paragraphs contain?221:32
  1281. Will you talk about Singapore in one paragraph and Korea in the next?Will you talk about Singapore in one paragraph and Korea in the next?221:35
  1282. Or 2000 and then 2020 There's no right or wrong answer here, but just make sure you make a conscious decision about structure We need to spend a minute orOr 2000 and then 2020 There's no right or wrong answer here, but just make sure you make a conscious decision about structure We need to spend a minute or221:40
  1283. two analyzing and planning before we write You You Okay, let's now begin writing and we'll start with the overview The first thing you'll write on test day is thetwo analyzing and planning before we write You You Okay, let's now begin writing and we'll start with the overview The first thing you'll write on test day is the221:53
  1284. overview It's a description of the most notable trends of the data There are two sentences you need to write The first sentence of the overview is simply a paraphraseoverview It's a description of the most notable trends of the data There are two sentences you need to write The first sentence of the overview is simply a paraphrase223:07
  1285. of the prompt You need to rewrite this sentence in your own words You don't need to change every single word.of the prompt You need to rewrite this sentence in your own words You don't need to change every single word.223:19
  1286. You can just rearrange it and replace some words with synonyms The second sentence is a description of the most notable trends of the data Pick out two key trendsYou can just rearrange it and replace some words with synonyms The second sentence is a description of the most notable trends of the data Pick out two key trends223:27
  1287. and describe them But don't use any numbers yet.and describe them But don't use any numbers yet.223:38
  1288. I'll give you a few minutes to write your overview You You You You You You How did you go?I'll give you a few minutes to write your overview You You You You You You How did you go?223:42
  1289. Let me show you my overview My paraphrase of the prompt says The charts illustrate spending in south korea and singapore in five categories in 2000 and 2020 Notice thatLet me show you my overview My paraphrase of the prompt says The charts illustrate spending in south korea and singapore in five categories in 2000 and 2020 Notice that226:47
  1290. it uses many of the same words I've only changed it slightly, but importantly it still captures the meaning of the original prompt You should never spend too long onit uses many of the same words I've only changed it slightly, but importantly it still captures the meaning of the original prompt You should never spend too long on227:03
  1291. this sentence.this sentence.227:15
  1292. It should take you no more than a minute My second sentence is a broad overview of the key trends without any numerical data It says overall housing grew toIt should take you no more than a minute My second sentence is a broad overview of the key trends without any numerical data It says overall housing grew to227:16
  1293. become the highest cost in both countries While healthcare costs increased the most Here I've identified the two major trends across both sets of data The countries and the yearsbecome the highest cost in both countries While healthcare costs increased the most Here I've identified the two major trends across both sets of data The countries and the years227:30
  1294. These two sentences provide a broad but solid overview of the data A good way to think about your overview is that you're explaining the entire data set to someoneThese two sentences provide a broad but solid overview of the data A good way to think about your overview is that you're explaining the entire data set to someone227:45
  1295. in two sentences Let's now write our first data paragraph Okay, I want you to write your first paragraph using data You can either talk about a specific country andin two sentences Let's now write our first data paragraph Okay, I want you to write your first paragraph using data You can either talk about a specific country and227:56
  1296. compare data between years Or you can talk about a year and compare countries I'll give you a few minutes to write your paragraph.compare data between years Or you can talk about a year and compare countries I'll give you a few minutes to write your paragraph.228:10
  1297. Feel free to pause the video if you need more time You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You How did youFeel free to pause the video if you need more time You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You How did you228:19
  1298. go if you haven't written an academic task one before you're probably finding this challenging Be sure to check out the methods lessons on e2.go if you haven't written an academic task one before you're probably finding this challenging Be sure to check out the methods lessons on e2.236:24
  1299. They'll tell you everything you need to know Here's my data paragraph one In south korea in 2000 the most common expenditure was other at 29 % Food housing andThey'll tell you everything you need to know Here's my data paragraph one In south korea in 2000 the most common expenditure was other at 29 % Food housing and236:35
  1300. transport were similar at 24 21 and 20 % respectively Healthcare was a mere 6 percent by 2020 however a number of changes had occurred Housing rose noticeably increasing totransport were similar at 24 21 and 20 % respectively Healthcare was a mere 6 percent by 2020 however a number of changes had occurred Housing rose noticeably increasing to236:50
  1301. 30 % making it the highest expenditure In contrast the other category fell substantially dropping to 7 % less than a quarter of its 2000 value Healthcare showed the most30 % making it the highest expenditure In contrast the other category fell substantially dropping to 7 % less than a quarter of its 2000 value Healthcare showed the most237:06
  1302. dramatic change rising from 6 % to 18 % an increase of threefold Food decreased to 20 % and transport increased to 25 % I've just written about south koreadramatic change rising from 6 % to 18 % an increase of threefold Food decreased to 20 % and transport increased to 25 % I've just written about south korea237:22
  1303. here and I've compared some relevant data Please don't copy what I've written.here and I've compared some relevant data Please don't copy what I've written.237:36
  1304. Maybe you want to go back and rewrite yours But don't look at mine while you rewrite your own when you get feedback you want to get feedback on yourMaybe you want to go back and rewrite yours But don't look at mine while you rewrite your own when you get feedback you want to get feedback on your237:43
  1305. writing not mine Let's write our second paragraph using data Okay, I'll give you a few minutes to write about the other country or the other year Make sure youwriting not mine Let's write our second paragraph using data Okay, I'll give you a few minutes to write about the other country or the other year Make sure you237:52
  1306. use data in your paragraph and compare where relevant You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You Here's my completeuse data in your paragraph and compare where relevant You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You You Here's my complete238:06
  1307. task one from beginning to end pause the video and notice how I've written this Pay attention to the overall structure as well as the paragraph structures as well astask one from beginning to end pause the video and notice how I've written this Pay attention to the overall structure as well as the paragraph structures as well as247:17
  1308. the sentence structures Now that you have a complete task one you need feedback on it.the sentence structures Now that you have a complete task one you need feedback on it.247:28
  1309. Here's how you can get it As I said e2 gives the best writing feedback To get feedback simply click the link for academic writing task one in the descriptionHere's how you can get it As I said e2 gives the best writing feedback To get feedback simply click the link for academic writing task one in the description247:34
  1310. below Or on your downloadable test book Log in if you already have an account with e2 Or if you don't have an account simply sign up.below Or on your downloadable test book Log in if you already have an account with e2 Or if you don't have an account simply sign up.247:47
  1311. It only takes a few seconds After you've logged in or signed up you can either type up your task one under timed conditions Or paste your writing in fromIt only takes a few seconds After you've logged in or signed up you can either type up your task one under timed conditions Or paste your writing in from247:58
  1312. your test book answer sheet You can save it and come back to it if you want or you can go ahead and submit it to one of our expertyour test book answer sheet You can save it and come back to it if you want or you can go ahead and submit it to one of our expert248:10
  1313. teachers for personalized feedback Finally simply follow the payment options.teachers for personalized feedback Finally simply follow the payment options.248:18
  1314. Trust me feedback is an investment.Trust me feedback is an investment.248:24
  1315. It's worth it Fantastic well done.It's worth it Fantastic well done.248:27
  1316. That's a challenging task and it's one that you need to practice Skip here to meet j for iELTS speaking My name is mark and I'll see you later iELTSThat's a challenging task and it's one that you need to practice Skip here to meet j for iELTS speaking My name is mark and I'll see you later iELTS248:31
  1317. general writing task one All right, we're going to write a high scoring iELTS general task one together Just like we did for the essay And just like the essaygeneral writing task one All right, we're going to write a high scoring iELTS general task one together Just like we did for the essay And just like the essay248:43
  1318. at the end you can submit your writing for expert feedback Let's start with a quick overview of general task one So just briefly on test day you will needat the end you can submit your writing for expert feedback Let's start with a quick overview of general task one So just briefly on test day you will need248:55
  1319. to write a letter The letter will be formal semiformal or informal depending on the prompt you receive You need to write more than 150 words You should only spendto write a letter The letter will be formal semiformal or informal depending on the prompt you receive You need to write more than 150 words You should only spend249:07
  1320. 20 minutes on this task It'll be critically important that you follow the writing prompt closely And remember that this task is worth one third of your overall writing score20 minutes on this task It'll be critically important that you follow the writing prompt closely And remember that this task is worth one third of your overall writing score249:21
  1321. or 33 % Before we begin writing we're going to analyze the prompt and plan the letter together We will then write the letter paragraph by paragraph I'll help youor 33 % Before we begin writing we're going to analyze the prompt and plan the letter together We will then write the letter paragraph by paragraph I'll help you249:32
  1322. with each paragraph.with each paragraph.249:45
  1323. You'll write yours and then I'll show you my high scoring paragraph By the end of this video, you're going to have written a complete letter in this booklet YouYou'll write yours and then I'll show you my high scoring paragraph By the end of this video, you're going to have written a complete letter in this booklet You249:46
  1324. will then be able to submit this letter for feedback from our e2 expert teachers Don't worry.will then be able to submit this letter for feedback from our e2 expert teachers Don't worry.249:58
  1325. I'll show you how to do this once you've finished your letter We need to spend a minute or two analyzing and planning before we write All right, so imagineI'll show you how to do this once you've finished your letter We need to spend a minute or two analyzing and planning before we write All right, so imagine250:04
  1326. it's test day and this is the writing task one prompt that you see in front of you Let's read it carefully It says you should spend about 20 minutesit's test day and this is the writing task one prompt that you see in front of you Let's read it carefully It says you should spend about 20 minutes250:16
  1327. on this task Write at least 150 words Then we have the all important prompt You are moving to a new country to go to university and will need aon this task Write at least 150 words Then we have the all important prompt You are moving to a new country to go to university and will need a250:25
  1328. part -time job You have a friend who lives in that country Write a letter to your friend in your letter one Apologize for not staying in touch two explainpart -time job You have a friend who lives in that country Write a letter to your friend in your letter one Apologize for not staying in touch two explain250:38
  1329. why you're moving to this country and three Ask your friend if he or she can help you find a job You don't need to write any addresses So let'swhy you're moving to this country and three Ask your friend if he or she can help you find a job You don't need to write any addresses So let's250:53
  1330. get this straight.get this straight.251:06
  1331. You're writing to a friend You're moving to a new country to study Your friend lives in this country And you're going to need a part -time job when youYou're writing to a friend You're moving to a new country to study Your friend lives in this country And you're going to need a part -time job when you251:07
  1332. get there Let's just double check those three imperative words from the prompt because they dictate what we need to write Apologize explain ask So you're going to have threeget there Let's just double check those three imperative words from the prompt because they dictate what we need to write Apologize explain ask So you're going to have three251:17
  1333. paragraphs in your letter The first paragraph will be an apology paragraph The second paragraph will be an explanation paragraph You're going to answer the question why?paragraphs in your letter The first paragraph will be an apology paragraph The second paragraph will be an explanation paragraph You're going to answer the question why?251:33
  1334. And the third paragraph will be a request.And the third paragraph will be a request.251:45
  1335. You'll need to ask for help Narrowing down the task like this helps you to identify exactly what you need to do Before we start on our paragraphs.You'll need to ask for help Narrowing down the task like this helps you to identify exactly what you need to do Before we start on our paragraphs.251:49
  1336. We need to write an opening to our letter Okay, so normally we want to start a letter Making the purpose clear We might say I am writing to letWe need to write an opening to our letter Okay, so normally we want to start a letter Making the purpose clear We might say I am writing to let251:59
  1337. you know that I'm moving to your country But we also need to be flexible sometimes in this letter.you know that I'm moving to your country But we also need to be flexible sometimes in this letter.252:11
  1338. We also have to apologize So that's probably a little bit more important.We also have to apologize So that's probably a little bit more important.252:18
  1339. So we're going to start with that To open my letter.So we're going to start with that To open my letter.252:24
  1340. I've written Dear john, but you can write dear or hello or hi because it's informal And then you can select any name you want.I've written Dear john, but you can write dear or hello or hi because it's informal And then you can select any name you want.252:29
  1341. You might even want to use the name of a real friend you have Then I've written a couple of sentences just to open my letter I know it's beenYou might even want to use the name of a real friend you have Then I've written a couple of sentences just to open my letter I know it's been252:39
  1342. a long time since we've spoken.a long time since we've spoken.252:48
  1343. I hope all is well with you Now I'll give you a little bit of time to write your opening You can write something similar to mine, but please writeI hope all is well with you Now I'll give you a little bit of time to write your opening You can write something similar to mine, but please write252:50
  1344. it in your own words and keep in mind We're not at the apology paragraph yet You You You Okay, let's write paragraph one together covering the first dot pointit in your own words and keep in mind We're not at the apology paragraph yet You You You Okay, let's write paragraph one together covering the first dot point252:59
  1345. What I want you to do is write a three to five sentence apology to your friend for not keeping in touch Give a reason why you have not writtenWhat I want you to do is write a three to five sentence apology to your friend for not keeping in touch Give a reason why you have not written254:13
  1346. to him or her in a long time And maybe how you feel about it be creative and use interesting language You You You You You You You You Youto him or her in a long time And maybe how you feel about it be creative and use interesting language You You You You You You You You You254:23
  1347. You You You How did you go?You You You How did you go?259:15
  1348. remember that on test day you need to use your imagination and varied clear accurate language Here's my apology paragraph.remember that on test day you need to use your imagination and varied clear accurate language Here's my apology paragraph.260:34
  1349. It says Firstly, I'm sorry for not staying in contact over the last few years The last time we hung out I felt like we needed some space from eachIt says Firstly, I'm sorry for not staying in contact over the last few years The last time we hung out I felt like we needed some space from each260:44
  1350. other Did you feel the same?other Did you feel the same?260:55
  1351. Anyway, I'm excited to touch base again as I have some very exciting news There's a few things I want you to notice here First I'm just writing my apologyAnyway, I'm excited to touch base again as I have some very exciting news There's a few things I want you to notice here First I'm just writing my apology260:58
  1352. here.here.261:09
  1353. I'm focusing on the first dot point I'm not including anything about the explanation or the request.I'm focusing on the first dot point I'm not including anything about the explanation or the request.261:10
  1354. I'm not mixing my paragraphs Second take a look at the sentence types.I'm not mixing my paragraphs Second take a look at the sentence types.261:17
  1355. I've got simple compound complex and even a question You should aim to vary your sentences One thing you want to do before you start writing is imagine a realI've got simple compound complex and even a question You should aim to vary your sentences One thing you want to do before you start writing is imagine a real261:22
  1356. scenario This will help you to write a coherent and believable letter So perhaps you need to apologize to your friends because you missed his birthday party Or perhaps youscenario This will help you to write a coherent and believable letter So perhaps you need to apologize to your friends because you missed his birthday party Or perhaps you261:35
  1357. didn't drive her to the airport or maybe something deeper and more emotional He or she needed a friend and you weren't there You might not explicitly say this indidn't drive her to the airport or maybe something deeper and more emotional He or she needed a friend and you weren't there You might not explicitly say this in261:45
  1358. your letter, but if you have a realistic backstory in your mind It'll help with the way you write the letter.your letter, but if you have a realistic backstory in your mind It'll help with the way you write the letter.261:58
  1359. It makes it more believable and your language will be stronger All right, let's write paragraph two In paragraph two, you're going to explain why you're moving overseas Remember thatIt makes it more believable and your language will be stronger All right, let's write paragraph two In paragraph two, you're going to explain why you're moving overseas Remember that262:05
  1360. in the prompt it says you're moving to study.in the prompt it says you're moving to study.262:20
  1361. So definitely you want to include that I won't say any more, but I'll give you some time to write a three to five sentence explanation paragraph You You YouSo definitely you want to include that I won't say any more, but I'll give you some time to write a three to five sentence explanation paragraph You You You262:23
  1362. You You You You You You You You You How did you go?You You You You You You You You You How did you go?264:04
  1363. Here's my explanation paragraph It says I'm moving to canada next month to study and I can't wait I'm transferring to the university of toronto so I can specialize inHere's my explanation paragraph It says I'm moving to canada next month to study and I can't wait I'm transferring to the university of toronto so I can specialize in268:34
  1364. artificial intelligence As you probably remember, I've always been interested in that topic.artificial intelligence As you probably remember, I've always been interested in that topic.268:47
  1365. So it's an amazing opportunity Note the compound and complex sentences and also note the use of collocations or natural sounding phrases like can't wait and specialize in and interestedSo it's an amazing opportunity Note the compound and complex sentences and also note the use of collocations or natural sounding phrases like can't wait and specialize in and interested268:54
  1366. in and amazing opportunity My language use is not over the top.in and amazing opportunity My language use is not over the top.269:09
  1367. I'm not trying to use sophisticated language because I'm writing to a friend and that would be unnatural I'm just using everyday colloquial language that is clear natural and makesI'm not trying to use sophisticated language because I'm writing to a friend and that would be unnatural I'm just using everyday colloquial language that is clear natural and makes269:15
  1368. sense Okay, let's focus on paragraph three the request paragraph I'll give you a few minutes to ask your friend to help you find a job when you arrive insense Okay, let's focus on paragraph three the request paragraph I'll give you a few minutes to ask your friend to help you find a job when you arrive in269:28
  1369. whatever country you're moving to Remember to add some interesting details vary your sentence types and use natural sounding phrases Go You You You You You You You You Youwhatever country you're moving to Remember to add some interesting details vary your sentence types and use natural sounding phrases Go You You You You You You You You You269:40
  1370. You You You How did you go let's take a look at my paragraph Mine says But I need your help with something if you don't mind While I haveYou You You How did you go let's take a look at my paragraph Mine says But I need your help with something if you don't mind While I have274:50
  1371. plenty of savings.plenty of savings.276:02
  1372. I'm going to need to find a part -time job almost as soon as I arrive Ideally, I'd like to work for a tech company, but I'm happy to workI'm going to need to find a part -time job almost as soon as I arrive Ideally, I'd like to work for a tech company, but I'm happy to work276:03
  1373. in hospitality again if need be Would you be able to help me out?in hospitality again if need be Would you be able to help me out?276:12
  1374. Notice that I've said work in hospitality again This shows that I have a believable backstory and helps with my narrative In a way, I'm connecting my letter to myNotice that I've said work in hospitality again This shows that I have a believable backstory and helps with my narrative In a way, I'm connecting my letter to my276:17
  1375. personal history with my friend And it just makes it more authentic and cohesive Okay, let's finish up the letter using english letter writing conventions Here I've written a closingpersonal history with my friend And it just makes it more authentic and cohesive Okay, let's finish up the letter using english letter writing conventions Here I've written a closing276:30
  1376. sentence that wraps up my letter then a sign -off Then my first name.sentence that wraps up my letter then a sign -off Then my first name.276:45
  1377. I want you to do the same I'll give you a little bit of time to complete your letter.I want you to do the same I'll give you a little bit of time to complete your letter.276:51
  1378. Please Don't copy mine word for word.Please Don't copy mine word for word.276:56
  1379. Try to use your own ideas You You All right, you did it well done You've completed your iELTS general writing task one letter from beginning to end That's exactlyTry to use your own ideas You You All right, you did it well done You've completed your iELTS general writing task one letter from beginning to end That's exactly277:00
  1380. what you need to do on test day Now let me show you how you can get feedback on this letter As I said e2 gives the best writing feedbackwhat you need to do on test day Now let me show you how you can get feedback on this letter As I said e2 gives the best writing feedback278:13
  1381. To get feedback simply click the link for general writing task one in the description below Or on your downloadable test book Log in if you already have an accountTo get feedback simply click the link for general writing task one in the description below Or on your downloadable test book Log in if you already have an account278:25
  1382. with e2 Or if you don't have an account simply sign up.with e2 Or if you don't have an account simply sign up.278:37
  1383. It only takes a few seconds After you've logged in or signed up you can either type up your task one under timed conditions Or paste your writing in fromIt only takes a few seconds After you've logged in or signed up you can either type up your task one under timed conditions Or paste your writing in from278:42
  1384. your test book answer sheet You can save it and come back to it if you want Or you can go ahead and submit it to one of our expertyour test book answer sheet You can save it and come back to it if you want Or you can go ahead and submit it to one of our expert278:53
  1385. teachers for personalized feedback Finally simply follow the payment options.teachers for personalized feedback Finally simply follow the payment options.279:01
  1386. Trust me feedback is an investment.Trust me feedback is an investment.279:07
  1387. It's worth it All right, so now you finished iELTS writing.It's worth it All right, so now you finished iELTS writing.279:10
  1388. Let me now hand you back to jay who will take you through iELTS speaking Remember that you can save this video to watch later if you want and don'tLet me now hand you back to jay who will take you through iELTS speaking Remember that you can save this video to watch later if you want and don't279:16
  1389. forget to subscribe Leave a comment and hit like my name is mark and I'll see you soon iELTS speaking Welcome back.forget to subscribe Leave a comment and hit like my name is mark and I'll see you soon iELTS speaking Welcome back.279:25
  1390. How did you go with writing?How did you go with writing?279:35
  1391. I really do recommend that you get some writing feedback Writing is the most challenging part of the iELTS and by getting some feedback You'll really improve your chances ofI really do recommend that you get some writing feedback Writing is the most challenging part of the iELTS and by getting some feedback You'll really improve your chances of279:37
  1392. getting the score that you need Okay, you're doing really well.getting the score that you need Okay, you're doing really well.279:47
  1393. You've reached the final part of the test iELTS speaking I'm going to be your examiner today and I'm going to simulate the speaking test from beginning to end SoYou've reached the final part of the test iELTS speaking I'm going to be your examiner today and I'm going to simulate the speaking test from beginning to end So279:50
  1394. you know exactly what's going to happen on test day Before we begin though, let me give you a quick overview of iELTS speaking So iELTS speaking is one onyou know exactly what's going to happen on test day Before we begin though, let me give you a quick overview of iELTS speaking So iELTS speaking is one on280:00
  1395. one with the examiner.one with the examiner.280:10
  1396. It's 11 to 14 minutes total It consists of an identity check which is unassessed and then part one small talk part two a two minute talk and part threeIt's 11 to 14 minutes total It consists of an identity check which is unassessed and then part one small talk part two a two minute talk and part three280:12
  1397. a discussion All right, so on test day you should arrive early for your speaking test Give yourself plenty of time and don't forget to bring your passport or ida discussion All right, so on test day you should arrive early for your speaking test Give yourself plenty of time and don't forget to bring your passport or id280:25
  1398. You'll be asked to wait in a room and then the examiner will come to collect you You will then follow the examiner to the room for the test NowYou'll be asked to wait in a room and then the examiner will come to collect you You will then follow the examiner to the room for the test Now280:36
  1399. I just want to talk to you briefly about nervousness because it can be a big factor for a lot of people First of all, it's completely normal to beI just want to talk to you briefly about nervousness because it can be a big factor for a lot of people First of all, it's completely normal to be280:44
  1400. nervous leading up to test day and during your speaking test.nervous leading up to test day and during your speaking test.280:54
  1401. It's fine It's really okay Each time I've taken iELTS speaking and I've taken it five times My hands got sweaty and my heart beat quickly.It's fine It's really okay Each time I've taken iELTS speaking and I've taken it five times My hands got sweaty and my heart beat quickly.280:57
  1402. I was nervous and it was fine Remember that it's just 15 minutes of your life.I was nervous and it was fine Remember that it's just 15 minutes of your life.281:07
  1403. Take a deep breath.Take a deep breath.281:13
  1404. You can do this.You can do this.281:14
  1405. Okay Let's start by simulating the identity check The identity check only lasts for 20 or 30 seconds.Okay Let's start by simulating the identity check The identity check only lasts for 20 or 30 seconds.281:15
  1406. It's not assessed Don't give long answers here.It's not assessed Don't give long answers here.281:24
  1407. Just give brief factual answers.Just give brief factual answers.281:27
  1408. Let's do it now ready Hi, my name is Jay.Let's do it now ready Hi, my name is Jay.281:29
  1409. I'll be your speaking examiner.I'll be your speaking examiner.281:34
  1410. Can you please tell me your full name?Can you please tell me your full name?281:36
  1411. What can I call you?What can I call you?281:41
  1412. Can you tell me where you're from?Can you tell me where you're from?281:45
  1413. May I see your identification, please?May I see your identification, please?281:50
  1414. Okay, we're now up to the assessed part of the speaking test part one small talk So in this part of the test, I'll ask you 12 questions on threeOkay, we're now up to the assessed part of the speaking test part one small talk So in this part of the test, I'll ask you 12 questions on three281:55
  1415. different day -to -day topics It'll go for about four or five minutes.different day -to -day topics It'll go for about four or five minutes.282:06
  1416. You just need to answer each of my questions in two or three sentences ready Let's talk about where you live.You just need to answer each of my questions in two or three sentences ready Let's talk about where you live.282:10
  1417. Do you live in a house or an apartment?Do you live in a house or an apartment?282:19
  1418. You Who do you live with?You Who do you live with?282:26
  1419. What is your favorite room You What would you change about your home?What is your favorite room You What would you change about your home?282:47
  1420. Okay, good part one isn't over yet because the examiner will now change topics and ask you some other questions on an everyday topic But I want to stop hereOkay, good part one isn't over yet because the examiner will now change topics and ask you some other questions on an everyday topic But I want to stop here283:16
  1421. and show you how I would respond to those first four questions Here's the first question and here's my response I live in a one -bedroom apartment just near theand show you how I would respond to those first four questions Here's the first question and here's my response I live in a one -bedroom apartment just near the283:26
  1422. botanic gardens.botanic gardens.283:38
  1423. It's a really cute old art deco apartment with a fireplace.It's a really cute old art deco apartment with a fireplace.283:39
  1424. I love it Here's the second question and here's my response I live alone, which I really like I've lived with housemates before but I much prefer to live byI love it Here's the second question and here's my response I live alone, which I really like I've lived with housemates before but I much prefer to live by283:43
  1425. myself Here's the third question And here's my response Ah, my favorite room would be the lounge room It's connected to a balcony that looks out over the street andmyself Here's the third question And here's my response Ah, my favorite room would be the lounge room It's connected to a balcony that looks out over the street and283:55
  1426. it also has a fireplace.it also has a fireplace.284:08
  1427. It's really nice in winter lighting the fire Here's the fourth question and here's my response Well, I actually rent the apartment so I can't change much but if IIt's really nice in winter lighting the fire Here's the fourth question and here's my response Well, I actually rent the apartment so I can't change much but if I284:10
  1428. could I would make the kitchen a bit bigger It's currently a little bit cramped and there isn't much bench space Did you notice that I gave concise relevant answerscould I would make the kitchen a bit bigger It's currently a little bit cramped and there isn't much bench space Did you notice that I gave concise relevant answers284:22
  1429. try doing the same And as I mentioned the examiner will now ask you a few more questions on a different everyday topic Ready Let's go on to talk abouttry doing the same And as I mentioned the examiner will now ask you a few more questions on a different everyday topic Ready Let's go on to talk about284:33
  1430. friends now Are your friends mostly your age or different ages?friends now Are your friends mostly your age or different ages?284:44
  1431. Do you usually see your friends during the week or on weekends?Do you usually see your friends during the week or on weekends?285:06
  1432. You The last time you saw your friends, what did you do together?You The last time you saw your friends, what did you do together?285:27
  1433. In what ways are your friends important to you?In what ways are your friends important to you?285:48
  1434. Okay, well done.Okay, well done.286:08
  1435. Let me now show you how I would respond to those four questions Here's the first question and here's my response Most of my friends are my own age, butLet me now show you how I would respond to those four questions Here's the first question and here's my response Most of my friends are my own age, but286:09
  1436. I've certainly had lots of friends throughout my life that have been different ages In fact, two of my best friends were a lot older than me.I've certainly had lots of friends throughout my life that have been different ages In fact, two of my best friends were a lot older than me.286:19
  1437. One was about 70.One was about 70.286:26
  1438. In fact, he was a great guy Here's the second question and here's my response I play sport during the week So I see some of my friends then butIn fact, he was a great guy Here's the second question and here's my response I play sport during the week So I see some of my friends then but286:28
  1439. I usually see my good friends on the weekends And actually some of my best friends.I usually see my good friends on the weekends And actually some of my best friends.286:38
  1440. I only see every two or three months.I only see every two or three months.286:43
  1441. I guess we're all pretty busy these days Here's the third question and here's my response I caught up with some old high school friends on the weekend.I guess we're all pretty busy these days Here's the third question and here's my response I caught up with some old high school friends on the weekend.286:45
  1442. Actually, it was really fun We had dinner and played virtual golf together Here's the fourth question and here's my response Uh Friends are really important to me because youActually, it was really fun We had dinner and played virtual golf together Here's the fourth question and here's my response Uh Friends are really important to me because you286:55
  1443. share your life with them They know you they know your stories and where you've come from They can also be honest with you and tell you in which waysshare your life with them They know you they know your stories and where you've come from They can also be honest with you and tell you in which ways287:08
  1444. you need to improve yourself.you need to improve yourself.287:17
  1445. I'm a very loyal friend So as you just saw in my second set of answers, I'm beginning to extend myself a little bit more And I'm using a rangeI'm a very loyal friend So as you just saw in my second set of answers, I'm beginning to extend myself a little bit more And I'm using a range287:18
  1446. of different grammar and sentence structures to express myself All right, let's do the third set of part one questions ready I'd like to move on to talk about foodof different grammar and sentence structures to express myself All right, let's do the third set of part one questions ready I'd like to move on to talk about food287:28
  1447. and cooking What kind of food do you like to eat?and cooking What kind of food do you like to eat?287:38
  1448. What kind of new food would you like to try?What kind of new food would you like to try?287:59
  1449. Why?Why?288:02
  1450. I I I I I I I Do you like cooking?I I I I I I I Do you like cooking?288:05
  1451. I What was the last meal you cooked You Okay, well done, let me now show you how I would respond to those last four questions Here's the question andI What was the last meal you cooked You Okay, well done, let me now show you how I would respond to those last four questions Here's the question and288:23
  1452. here's my response Uh, I really like all foods.here's my response Uh, I really like all foods.289:06
  1453. I don't think there's a type of cuisine that I don't like to be honest I guess my favorite food is anything that's healthy I really like meat and saladsI don't think there's a type of cuisine that I don't like to be honest I guess my favorite food is anything that's healthy I really like meat and salads289:11
  1454. and dips so probably middle eastern types of food, especially lebanese Here's the second question and here's my response Hmm, that's a good question I don't think there's any foodand dips so probably middle eastern types of food, especially lebanese Here's the second question and here's my response Hmm, that's a good question I don't think there's any food289:20
  1455. that I haven't tried in melbourne.that I haven't tried in melbourne.289:33
  1456. It's possible to get all different types of cuisines from all around the world I'm very experimental.It's possible to get all different types of cuisines from all around the world I'm very experimental.289:36
  1457. So I think I've tried them all Here's the third question and here's my response I don't love cooking.So I think I've tried them all Here's the third question and here's my response I don't love cooking.289:41
  1458. I'm not a bad cook I tend to make food that's quick and simple I know some people like to put in lots of effort for meals, but the eatingI'm not a bad cook I tend to make food that's quick and simple I know some people like to put in lots of effort for meals, but the eating289:49
  1459. part only takes a minute So I tend to just make simple dishes Here's the fourth question and the final part one response Well last night I ate some leftoverspart only takes a minute So I tend to just make simple dishes Here's the fourth question and the final part one response Well last night I ate some leftovers289:57
  1460. Uh, but usually I just have a piece of fish and some vegetables or something simple like that I also try not to eat too many carbohydrates You probably noticedUh, but usually I just have a piece of fish and some vegetables or something simple like that I also try not to eat too many carbohydrates You probably noticed290:10
  1461. that I didn't explicitly answer some of those questions For example, one of the questions was about a type of food that I'd like to try and I told thethat I didn't explicitly answer some of those questions For example, one of the questions was about a type of food that I'd like to try and I told the290:20
  1462. examiner that there's no food I hadn't tried before you can deviate slightly.examiner that there's no food I hadn't tried before you can deviate slightly.290:29
  1463. That's fine All right.That's fine All right.290:33
  1464. I held speaking part two the two minute talk This part is a bit weird and it's certainly something you need to practice even if your English is perfect What'sI held speaking part two the two minute talk This part is a bit weird and it's certainly something you need to practice even if your English is perfect What's290:36
  1465. going to happen is I'm going to give you a task card You can find this in the downloadable test book You'll have one minute to prepare and then you'llgoing to happen is I'm going to give you a task card You can find this in the downloadable test book You'll have one minute to prepare and then you'll290:47
  1466. have two minutes to speak Ready?have two minutes to speak Ready?290:55
  1467. I'm now going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes Before you talk you'll have one minute to thinkI'm now going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes Before you talk you'll have one minute to think291:00
  1468. about what you're going to say You can make some notes if you wish.about what you're going to say You can make some notes if you wish.291:08
  1469. Do you understand?Do you understand?291:11
  1470. Here's some paper and a pen for making notes and here's your topic I'd like you to describe something you saved money to buy You You I'd like you toHere's some paper and a pen for making notes and here's your topic I'd like you to describe something you saved money to buy You You I'd like you to291:13
  1471. now speak for two minutes on this topic you can begin You You You You Okay, how did you go it's quite tough, right?now speak for two minutes on this topic you can begin You You You You Okay, how did you go it's quite tough, right?292:23
  1472. If you're a bit unsure of how you went or what to do then I recommend checking out a range of packages on e2 test prep Nearly every e2 ialtzIf you're a bit unsure of how you went or what to do then I recommend checking out a range of packages on e2 test prep Nearly every e2 ialtz294:30
  1473. package includes a one -on -one speaking mock test with one of our expert ialtz teachers It's very simple to book and take Simply choose a day and time ofpackage includes a one -on -one speaking mock test with one of our expert ialtz teachers It's very simple to book and take Simply choose a day and time of294:40
  1474. your choice And click the zoom link just before the time of your booking Importantly you'll receive lots of valuable feedback So you'll know exactly what to do on testyour choice And click the zoom link just before the time of your booking Importantly you'll receive lots of valuable feedback So you'll know exactly what to do on test294:52
  1475. day to get that high score Get an ialtz test prep package with e2 today I'll now show you what I would do on test day as I mentioned I'veday to get that high score Get an ialtz test prep package with e2 today I'll now show you what I would do on test day as I mentioned I've295:04
  1476. taken this test five times and each time I've got a nine Firstly, here's what my notes look like from the one minute preparation time All I wrote was Walkmantaken this test five times and each time I've got a nine Firstly, here's what my notes look like from the one minute preparation time All I wrote was Walkman295:15
  1477. car and house Notice that I only wrote three words on test day.car and house Notice that I only wrote three words on test day.295:24
  1478. Trust me time goes like this You can't write much if any ialtz teacher tells you to write down anything more than just a few words They obviously have neverTrust me time goes like this You can't write much if any ialtz teacher tells you to write down anything more than just a few words They obviously have never295:32
  1479. taken this test themselves and that's why you should stick with e2 Click that subscribe button And here is my two minute response.taken this test themselves and that's why you should stick with e2 Click that subscribe button And here is my two minute response.295:42
  1480. Please pay attention to my vocab grammar pronunciation and fluency Okay, so the first thing that I ever really saved money to buy was a Sony Walkman I'm not surePlease pay attention to my vocab grammar pronunciation and fluency Okay, so the first thing that I ever really saved money to buy was a Sony Walkman I'm not sure295:52
  1481. if you remember what a Walkman is, but it preceded the iPod and iPhone It was a mobile cassette player.if you remember what a Walkman is, but it preceded the iPod and iPhone It was a mobile cassette player.296:04
  1482. I was about 15 years old I think it took me about six months to save up for it and I remember the price It was $60, which was quiteI was about 15 years old I think it took me about six months to save up for it and I remember the price It was $60, which was quite296:11
  1483. a lot of money for me back then I also remember the shop that I bought it from I guess I remember it clearly because it was such a significanta lot of money for me back then I also remember the shop that I bought it from I guess I remember it clearly because it was such a significant296:19
  1484. event in my life at the time The reason I wanted to buy it was to listen to music, of course As I was really into punk rock But Ievent in my life at the time The reason I wanted to buy it was to listen to music, of course As I was really into punk rock But I296:27
  1485. also wanted to buy it because it was cool.also wanted to buy it because it was cool.296:35
  1486. I guess it was a kind of status item Some of my friends had Walkmans and I thought I needed one as well I also remember that the batteries constantlyI guess it was a kind of status item Some of my friends had Walkmans and I thought I needed one as well I also remember that the batteries constantly296:37
  1487. needed replacing But yeah, it was an important purchasing decision in my life and made me feel good about myself More recently, I bought a new car.needed replacing But yeah, it was an important purchasing decision in my life and made me feel good about myself More recently, I bought a new car.296:46
  1488. It was by far the most expensive thing I've ever purchased Well, actually when I say new, it was just second hand as it only had about 4 ,000 kilometersIt was by far the most expensive thing I've ever purchased Well, actually when I say new, it was just second hand as it only had about 4 ,000 kilometers296:56
  1489. when I bought it Which is pretty much brand new, but it was expensive I bought it from a Chinese international student who was moving back to China And Iwhen I bought it Which is pretty much brand new, but it was expensive I bought it from a Chinese international student who was moving back to China And I297:04
  1490. think I got a bit of a bargain The reason I wanted a new or newish car is because I've always driven old second hand cars And I didn't wantthink I got a bit of a bargain The reason I wanted a new or newish car is because I've always driven old second hand cars And I didn't want297:13
  1491. one that would break down I'm really happy with it.one that would break down I'm really happy with it.297:22
  1492. It drives beautifully And I guess at some point I'm going to need to save up for a house As you know house prices here in Melbourne are very expensiveIt drives beautifully And I guess at some point I'm going to need to save up for a house As you know house prices here in Melbourne are very expensive297:25
  1493. So people usually only save up a deposit and then take out a 30 or 40 year mortgage I really lower the idea of debt So I'd much prefer toSo people usually only save up a deposit and then take out a 30 or 40 year mortgage I really lower the idea of debt So I'd much prefer to297:35
  1494. pay a big chunk of the house off Rather than be stuck with a debilitating mortgage for like the rest of my life It's just not for me You maypay a big chunk of the house off Rather than be stuck with a debilitating mortgage for like the rest of my life It's just not for me You may297:45
  1495. have noticed an underlying structure to my part two I actually used a very clever strategy that makes doing a two minute talk much easier And allows you to extendhave noticed an underlying structure to my part two I actually used a very clever strategy that makes doing a two minute talk much easier And allows you to extend297:56
  1496. your grammar and vocab quite a bit If you want to find out more about it, check out the speaking part two methods lesson on e2 test prep Okay, Iyour grammar and vocab quite a bit If you want to find out more about it, check out the speaking part two methods lesson on e2 test prep Okay, I298:06
  1497. held speaking part three the final part.held speaking part three the final part.298:15
  1498. This is the discussion with the examiner So part three the discussion will carry on from the topic you received in part two So because you spoke about saving moneyThis is the discussion with the examiner So part three the discussion will carry on from the topic you received in part two So because you spoke about saving money298:18
  1499. You're now going to have a discussion with the examiner on a range of questions related to money and personal finance for about four or five minutes This is whereYou're now going to have a discussion with the examiner on a range of questions related to money and personal finance for about four or five minutes This is where298:29
  1500. you can really extend your answers and show off a great range of Relevant vocab and flexible grammar and of course clear pronunciation This part of the test is veryyou can really extend your answers and show off a great range of Relevant vocab and flexible grammar and of course clear pronunciation This part of the test is very298:39
  1501. interactive.interactive.298:50
  1502. You need to listen carefully and respond appropriately to the examiner It's just like a real life discussion So I'll ask you a question You'll respond and then I'll showYou need to listen carefully and respond appropriately to the examiner It's just like a real life discussion So I'll ask you a question You'll respond and then I'll show298:51
  1503. you how I would respond to that question ready Do you find it difficult to save money?you how I would respond to that question ready Do you find it difficult to save money?299:02
  1504. Here's the question and here's my response Ah, I do I've just reached a point in my life where I get paid a decent salary So I don't really feelHere's the question and here's my response Ah, I do I've just reached a point in my life where I get paid a decent salary So I don't really feel299:32
  1505. like saving money.like saving money.299:43
  1506. I'm enjoying spending it Admittedly I spend quite a bit on eating out and I also like buying clothes online If I cut back on those expenses, I could probablyI'm enjoying spending it Admittedly I spend quite a bit on eating out and I also like buying clothes online If I cut back on those expenses, I could probably299:44
  1507. save quite a bit of money But I'm not ready to sacrifice just yet.save quite a bit of money But I'm not ready to sacrifice just yet.299:54
  1508. Maybe next year Okay, next question Do you think it's easier to save money now or in the past?Maybe next year Okay, next question Do you think it's easier to save money now or in the past?299:58
  1509. Here's the question.Here's the question.300:29
  1510. Here's my response Well, I think the internet has made it much easier to spend money I mean online shopping is so incredibly simple to do Before you know itHere's my response Well, I think the internet has made it much easier to spend money I mean online shopping is so incredibly simple to do Before you know it300:31
  1511. you've clicked a few buttons and added something to your cart and bought something So yes, I think in my parents generation there would have been less things to spendyou've clicked a few buttons and added something to your cart and bought something So yes, I think in my parents generation there would have been less things to spend300:42
  1512. money on Mind you this generation is wealthier than previous generations.money on Mind you this generation is wealthier than previous generations.300:50
  1513. So maybe it's okay that we spend more money Okay next question How has technology changed the way people spend money in recent times?So maybe it's okay that we spend more money Okay next question How has technology changed the way people spend money in recent times?300:55
  1514. Here's the question.Here's the question.301:29
  1515. Here's my response Well apart from online shopping, there are all sorts of different ways to spend money Cryptocurrency comes to mind as one but also just different payment systemsHere's my response Well apart from online shopping, there are all sorts of different ways to spend money Cryptocurrency comes to mind as one but also just different payment systems301:31
  1516. There are credit cards, of course But a more recent one that's popular here in Australia is afterpay where you buy now pay later Of course, you have to beThere are credit cards, of course But a more recent one that's popular here in Australia is afterpay where you buy now pay later Of course, you have to be301:43
  1517. careful of all the hidden fees they charge you Okay next question should school children be taught to save money?careful of all the hidden fees they charge you Okay next question should school children be taught to save money?301:53
  1518. Here's the question.Here's the question.302:24
  1519. Here's my response.Here's my response.302:26
  1520. Absolutely.Absolutely.302:27
  1521. I think teaching children the importance of being thrifty or managing personal finance is really important It should be part of the school curriculum, maybe from about grade six OrI think teaching children the importance of being thrifty or managing personal finance is really important It should be part of the school curriculum, maybe from about grade six Or302:28
  1522. perhaps it could be combined with a maths class so students learn mathematics and personal finance at the same time That'd be a great subject Okay next question Do youperhaps it could be combined with a maths class so students learn mathematics and personal finance at the same time That'd be a great subject Okay next question Do you302:39
  1523. think it's easier to save money in the city or the country?think it's easier to save money in the city or the country?302:51
  1524. You Here's the question Here's my response In the countryside for sure There's just not much to spend money on I mean walking in the forest or swimming at theYou Here's the question Here's my response In the countryside for sure There's just not much to spend money on I mean walking in the forest or swimming at the303:03
  1525. beach really doesn't cost anything Whereas doing just about anything in the city costs money as soon as you step out of the door You're getting out your wallet sobeach really doesn't cost anything Whereas doing just about anything in the city costs money as soon as you step out of the door You're getting out your wallet so303:28
  1526. to speak So yes living in the countryside is simply cheaper All right next question What are some ways to manage savings?to speak So yes living in the countryside is simply cheaper All right next question What are some ways to manage savings?303:36
  1527. Here's the question and here's my response Well budgets are helpful, but I can't say I've ever used one I think there are all sorts of apps that you canHere's the question and here's my response Well budgets are helpful, but I can't say I've ever used one I think there are all sorts of apps that you can304:09
  1528. download onto your smartphone these days to help with managing your finances as well I'm sure there are things you can add to your phone to block you from spendingdownload onto your smartphone these days to help with managing your finances as well I'm sure there are things you can add to your phone to block you from spending304:19
  1529. money I think technology can actually be pretty helpful when it comes to saving money All right next question Do you think people who have a higher standard of livingmoney I think technology can actually be pretty helpful when it comes to saving money All right next question Do you think people who have a higher standard of living304:27
  1530. also enjoy a better quality of life?also enjoy a better quality of life?304:39
  1531. Here's the question here's my response That's a good question I think so.Here's the question here's my response That's a good question I think so.305:03
  1532. I mean money does buy better experiences certainly when it comes to restaurants or sports cars But then again some experiences that cost nothing are often the best hanging outI mean money does buy better experiences certainly when it comes to restaurants or sports cars But then again some experiences that cost nothing are often the best hanging out305:11
  1533. with friends or seeing your family So I'd say in general.with friends or seeing your family So I'd say in general.305:23
  1534. Yes, money does help With a better quality of life, but only really with material objects So you saw there that I really started to extend my answers and giveYes, money does help With a better quality of life, but only really with material objects So you saw there that I really started to extend my answers and give305:26
  1535. very thoughtful responses My language simply described the ideas I was having in response to the examiner's questions Okay, well done.very thoughtful responses My language simply described the ideas I was having in response to the examiner's questions Okay, well done.305:37
  1536. You've just done an iELTS speaking test and an entire iELTS test I hope that gave you a good feel for what it's going to be like on test dayYou've just done an iELTS speaking test and an entire iELTS test I hope that gave you a good feel for what it's going to be like on test day305:49
  1537. Unfortunately on test day.Unfortunately on test day.305:59
  1538. I won't be there to help you.I won't be there to help you.306:01
  1539. I wish I could join you So you will need to practice on your own All right before we finish up.I wish I could join you So you will need to practice on your own All right before we finish up.306:03
  1540. We have the most important section coming up Next steps Okay, well done.We have the most important section coming up Next steps Okay, well done.306:09
  1541. That was a huge challenge You've just done a full iELTS test if you have any questions pop them into the comments below And while you're there click like hitThat was a huge challenge You've just done a full iELTS test if you have any questions pop them into the comments below And while you're there click like hit306:17
  1542. subscribe and share this video with your friends on social media All right, so throughout this video.subscribe and share this video with your friends on social media All right, so throughout this video.306:26
  1543. I've talked to you about the importance of practice On the last page of the fillable test book You will see a little table to fill out with your mockI've talked to you about the importance of practice On the last page of the fillable test book You will see a little table to fill out with your mock306:31
  1544. test scores and the scores you need It will show you exactly what e2 package you need based on your scores Preparing with e2 will save you time and moneytest scores and the scores you need It will show you exactly what e2 package you need based on your scores Preparing with e2 will save you time and money306:41
  1545. and give you the confidence you need Leading up to and on test day Thanks very much for watching this video.and give you the confidence you need Leading up to and on test day Thanks very much for watching this video.306:52
  1546. I know it was enormously long, but hopefully it was helpful Remember to share it with your friends.I know it was enormously long, but hopefully it was helpful Remember to share it with your friends.307:00
  1547. My name is Jay and I wish you the best of luck on your iELTS test Thanks for watchingMy name is Jay and I wish you the best of luck on your iELTS test Thanks for watching307:05

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