About IElTS speaking Guys! I have passed the exam and while speaking I noticed how examination wrote 13-something. What does it mean who knows?

IELTS practice (essay) Evaluating of the study process in school has been a milestone of the educational system in the vast amount of countries for the decades and even centuries. Some feel that testing and other tools of tracking the learning process brings more harm for the students then benefits. However, I agree with those who claim that examinations are advantageous for the evrymember of the educational chain. In this essay, I will examine both sides and give my opinion. Regarding those who feel that examination is discouraging, there are many reasons. The most common one is that the evaluating system has a lot of errors and flaws, which make it unfair towards pupils. For example, one person may be good and well prepared, but not very skilled in taking tests. On the other hand, student can be lazy, but very professional in tackling the answers on the paper. Sadly, the second one, probably, will show better results during the examination. Secondly, the tests engage people in competition that, sometimes, is not appropriate and encouraging. Stanford published a study in 2013 that found that 30% of the middle school students feel depressed because of the rating systems based on the exams scores of the every student. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that these disadvantages are ludicrous. The obvious reason is that evaluation helps students to track their learning progress and, thus, to be more consistent. For instance, people which are just listeners in the courses are less motivated and organized versus those who enrolled in the studying process and has clear, concise, and measurable objectives, which are revised by the teacher. In contrast to the mentioned above Stanford study, recent Harvard research assumes that fair competition has positive impact on the education – 90% of the CEOs from 500 Fortune companies proved this thesis in the study. In sum, both opinions have a right to exist and to influence each other. I hope that, soon, evaluation system will be upgraded, and benefits from it only increase.

data comparing (task 1 IELTS) The chart below demonstrates the value total export income and monetary amount of fuel, food and manufactured goods and the total value of export in one country exported during 2000-2005. On the first graph we see that the total number of export in 2000-2005. Dduring 2000-2002, there was a slight decrease of the total export value from 300 000 million dollars to 250 000 million dollars. However, in 2002-20005 the aggregated export value jumped up noticeably to 425 000 million dollars. The next line diagram compares the value of fuel, food and manufactured goods export in 2000-2005. In these five years, manufactured goods showed the most stable data – nearly 5000 million dollars. In its turn, Tthe fuel export hit the peak of 45 000 million dollars in 2000, before dropping to the number of 20 000 million dollars in 2005. While fuel export was decreasing, the amount of food export rose slightly to 22 000 million dollars in 2005 after sccsant fluctuation during 2000-2004. On the whole, the total value of export significantly grew in 2005, while food and manufactured goods were stable, and fuel value declined sharply.

Small practice The exam was coming to the end. Professor had written something in the student's record book and shut it down. Student took it and gave a look inside. Oh my God! You put me E! It is unfair, you are preconceived! I heard the rumors about your persnickety, but hope it all was a lie! You are sassy young man! Do not blame me on you bad marks, blame your sluggishness in study! Teacher throttled his papers angrily. He acknowledged well all the tweaks made by his students. Your sass is unparalleled! My estimation of you knowledge is ultimate! Student shut his book and quickly run away from the class.

Small story (vocab practice) Love affection advantageously differs healthy relationships from sick ones. Sometimes I think Cupid is a professional arsonist of our hearts. Here is a story of Ann and Alex. In the ostentatiously decorated hall were noisy and busy. Fancy people were walking along the tables with sophisticated delicatessen and chatting aloud until she bob in - bombshell with expensive purse. At that very moment Alex stood frozen. "She is compelling."- he thought. "And I look like an idiot - disheveled and unshaven. Ultimate dire idiot!" - Alex cursed himself without any shadow of pity. In the corner of the ballroom stood Sarah, anxiously trying to calm down herself. She was thinking that if Ann approach her, they could not escape encounter - they were known rivals in the the casta of wealthy, famous, and miraculously beautiful unmarried women. Both ladies used to exude themselves and make the publicity hive talk about. At the same time Ann and Sarah were complete counterpart. Ann was self confident and cold headed, especially what comes to public opinion, instead Sarah was vulnerable and cared much about people's opinions.

My ILETS practice (review it,please) Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Katerina Nadtochiy and I am searching for the new studying opportunities, that is why I am interested in enrolling in your course and attain the Tertiary Preparation Certificate. Could you be so kind to give me more details about the Certificate. Especially, I would like to become familiar with the curriculum and the overall costs of both studying (including the supply materials) and test passing. My personal background is in the field of PR – I have master degree in mass media communication. Yet I have more than 9 years of experience I feel a need in upgrading my knowledge as well as support my resume with such a respectful certificate as the Tertiary Preparation Certificate. Thank you beforehand for the information. Yours faithfully, Katerina.

What for? I`ve been studing English for...(it is even scary to reveal:)...approximately 20 years)))) - since I was 7-8)) Nevertheless, my knowledge do not correspond the YEARS I devoted to it, probably, because I"ve studied in post-soviet school (those who are from ex-USSR countries may understand me:-)). Mostly, I practiced English at school and university. And when I was a sophomore , I took part in popular among students programm Work&Travel and traveled to US - polish English and gain some international experience. After my return, completely, in love with America, I practiced language just a little bit at work. At present, with my family we are thinking of moving to English-speaking country thus level of my language skills is crutial. Hope to polish it by italki!