New Insight into IELTS: Student‰Ûªs Book with answers by Vanessa Jakeman & Clare McDowell - 2012

Cambridge University Press, 2012. 5th or later edition. Softcover. New. 21 x 27 cm. The bestselling Insight into IELTS has been thoroughly updated an a wealth of fresh, new material, and a new look! New Insight into IELTS offers comprehensive preparation and practice for IELTS. by exploring the test paper by paper, and looking in detail at each task type, the course gradually builds up the skills, language and test techniques students need to approach IELTS with confidence. The course contains a detailed introduction to the test and a full answer key and is equally suitable for use in the classroom or at home. The material is intended for use with students whose current level is around Band 6 and is suitable for both Academic and General Training candidates. Teachers can ‰Û_ ‰Û¢ choose which part of the exam to focus on. The course is organised by paper meaning teachers can target areas their students need to work on. Students can ‰Û_ ‰Û¢ get systematic test preparation and practice through the regular test type exercises. ‰Û¢ use the exam overview and advice on each IELTS paper to prepare for the different parts of the exam. Contents Introduction The Listening module 1 Orientating yourself to the text 2 Listening for specific information 3 Identifying detail 4 Following a description: diagrams, maps and plans 5 Identifying main ideas 6 Seeing beyond the surface meaning 7 Following signpost words 8 Following a talk Summary of IELTS Listening strategies Reading The Reading module Reading: The Academic module 1 Orientating yourself to the text 2 Scanning for a specific detail and skimming for general understanding 3 Identifying main and supporting ideas 4 Improving global reading skills 5 Summarising 6 Understanding argument 7 Identifying the writers views and claims Reading: The General Training module 8 General Training Reading Section 1 9 General Training Reading Section 2 10 General Training Reading Section 3 Summary of IELTS Reading strategies Writing The Writing module IELTS Writing assessment criteria Writing Task I The AcIemumodule 1 Interpreting charts, tables, graphs and diagrams 2 Describing trends 3 Summarising information 4 Comparing and grouping information Writing Task 1: The General training module 5 Planning a letter 6 Communicating your message Writing Task .2: The Academic and General Training module 7 Approaching the task 8 Planning your essay 9 Turning your ideas into written arguments 10 Linking your ideas Summary of IELTS Writing strategies Speaking The Speaking module IELTS Speaking test assessment criteria 1 Responding to personal questions 2 Becoming more fluent 3 Preparing your talk 4 Giving your talk 5 Understanding abstract and analytical questions 6 Giving a reasoned response Summary of IELTS Speaking strategies Recording scripts Answer key The IELTS test format Sample answer sheets Acknowledgements Printed Pages: 192.