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by Chi
Sat Jul 05, 2014 3:41 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Writing task 2. Your comments please.
Replies: 4
Views: 2896

Re: Writing task 2. Your comments please.

Hi Oanh, Having read your essay, I found that you are still quite weak in developing logical reasoning. Perhaps you are not familiar with the issue of illiteracy in general. Why don't you try to educate yourself with this matter first before attempting your answer? Besides, it is important to unders...
by Chi
Fri Jul 04, 2014 6:02 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Tasks 1 and 2 Academic - Could you assess my writing please?
Replies: 5
Views: 1630

Re: Tasks 1 and 2 Academic - Could you assess my writing ple

Hi Damien, Here are few of my comments on your task 1. I am not commenting on your language ability because I feel it is your stronger point. However, in my opinion there is some inaccuracy in your interpreting of data and some missing information. The pie chart and the table describe the causes and...
by Chi
Fri Jul 04, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Things are getting weird
Replies: 1
Views: 553

Re: Things are getting weird

Hi Allen,

First, congrats on your writing score. At least you know you can crack 7 in writing, which is normally the toughest.

About your speaking score, it's really hard to say...it is possible to have ups and downs and no one can really tell.

I hope you will be luckier next time!
by Chi
Fri Jun 13, 2014 4:10 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Very new to IELTS
Replies: 7
Views: 1809

Re: Very new to IELTS

Hello,

I think it would be nice if you have done your research before asking all of these questions. No one could provide you a better answer than resourcing to appropriate authorites.
by Chi
Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:17 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: a grammar discussion
Replies: 3
Views: 805

Re: a grammar discussion

No

No

Alternative:

People have different views one whether the countryside or big cities are the best places for children to grow up in.
by Chi
Sun Apr 13, 2014 4:40 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: A grammar question
Replies: 1
Views: 616

Re: A grammar question

Your first sentence is more correct although it sounds a bit difficult to read to me. Because you are talking about what already happened in the past, simple past tense is appropriate. The other two sentences are not correct in this context. Please note: to take a shower ---not showers I would chang...
by Chi
Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: When was the last time you read a book?
Replies: 22
Views: 6727

Re: When was the last time you read a book?

Norwegine Wood is my favorite. It's nice to know that you like this book too. But I must say it was quite depressing for me to read it, as most of the characters were going through the crisis of their lives, and few of them decided to cease their lives at such young age. It is the book I would read...
by Chi
Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:08 am
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: Alas!
Replies: 12
Views: 10060

Re: Alas!

Thanks guys! Thought to share another news. [ especially those who are migrating to Australia.] My Australian Permanent Residency visa got granted yesterday! Now I am ready to explore the world! Hey, congrats! I know that people who apply under the old rules get processed really quick once they sat...
by Chi
Wed Apr 09, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: An essay I did prior to the one I submitted last
Replies: 15
Views: 3134

Re: An essay I did prior to the one I submitted last

​Question: Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it the responsibility of the government of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves? “Give a man a fish and feed him for a day: teach a man to...
by Chi
Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Chinese lessons in exchange for Ielts help
Replies: 1
Views: 836

Chinese lessons in exchange for Ielts help

I have been wanting to improve my Mandarin, which is quite poor at the moment. So, I am willing to help with your Ielts writing, if you will teach me some Mandarin, preferably focusing on speaking. Let me know who is interested and we will discuss further on the schedule. Please note that although b...
by Chi
Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: please check my task 1 letter
Replies: 14
Views: 4134

Re: please check my task 1 letter

Your services are excellent and that is why I always choose your hotel every time when I am in Beijing Allen, May I answer your question instead. You are right to use present tense if you still think the hotel provides good service, which does seem to be so at this stage. I suggest you change to &q...
by Chi
Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:07 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: please check my task 1 letter
Replies: 14
Views: 4134

Re: please check my task 1 letter

Hi Andy, I don't think Durai mentioned that he tried to fix the air-con. Durai wrote: It was midnight, so I tried myself to fix it but failed in my attempt. I believe "suffer" is a verb :). Yes, it should be "suffering" - I made a mistake when I typed to fast. We suggest, if you ...
by Chi
Tue Apr 08, 2014 9:42 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: When was the last time you read a book?
Replies: 22
Views: 6727

Re: When was the last time you read a book?

Nowadays, I am reading a wonderful book called "Rich dad, Poor dad" by Robert Kiyosaki! It highlights the different attitudes to money, work and life of two men (i.e. his titular "rich dad" and "poor dad"), and how they in turn influenced key decisions in Kiyosaki's li...
by Chi
Tue Apr 08, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: please check my task 1 letter
Replies: 14
Views: 4134

Re: please check my task 1 letter

Dear Mr Natarajan, I am so sorry for your unpleasant experience. We are quite aware that Melbourne's weather can change unexpectedly many times in a day. That is why we recommend visitors to Melbourne always carrying with them a jacket and an umbrella regardless of the season, and they should disreg...
by Chi
Tue Apr 08, 2014 5:34 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: help me plazzzzzzz
Replies: 4
Views: 919

Re: help me plazzzzzzz

I am a student girI am a graduate of 2013 llive in UAE I would like to get on the score 7 in IELTS for admission to the Faculty of Medicine ,I am from the veins of Arab does not speak much English :? ,I want you to help me to pass the IELTS successfully in a period of 3 weeks of the study ,Thank yo...
by Chi
Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:42 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: When was the last time you read a book?
Replies: 22
Views: 6727

Re: When was the last time you read a book?

Chi, how about youku.com? Does it run nice and fast in Vietnam?
I've never heard of youku.com before. I will let you know if the page runs in Vietnam because I am going back next week :D
by Chi
Mon Apr 07, 2014 4:56 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: another letter, please advise.
Replies: 6
Views: 1158

Re: another letter, please advise.

Hi Allen, I am glad you do make your own research and discretion and don't just take in any recommendation that others gave you. Regarding "in reply to": you are right, it's possible to say that. About the phrase "in your letter", it is not a grammatical mistake but just a sugges...
by Chi
Sun Apr 06, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: English speaking partner
Replies: 6
Views: 2739

Re: English speaking partner

Hi,I’m Amely an American girl. I’m looking non-native students learning English. I’m interested in good level students who will take session 1 to 2 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday). I don’t offer trial sessions. Skype id is, engvocal. Monthly charge $15. In fact I’m your speaking partner not tr...
by Chi
Sun Apr 06, 2014 3:13 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Am I going to fail?
Replies: 3
Views: 823

Re: Am I going to fail?

Hi Lilycup, First of all, there's no pass mark in Ielts. Second, it is not the end of the world, if you don't get the score you targeted for, you can always resit the exam. Of course you will lose a bit of money, and time. I know it can be frustrated too. But, always look on the bright side of life ...
by Chi
Sat Apr 05, 2014 2:06 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: another letter, please advise.
Replies: 6
Views: 1158

Re: another letter, please advise.

You received a letter from your bank stating that you will be charged £35 for a banking service you didn’t use. You know this information is incorrect. Write a letter to the bank. In your letter write what the erroneous banking service is explain why this is in error describe what you would like th...
by Chi
Tue Apr 01, 2014 3:03 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task 2,,Kindly evaluate my essay.
Replies: 12
Views: 2547

Re: Task 2,,Kindly evaluate my essay.

Hi Supriya, Although I don't think I can go through the whole essay, I will try to give some comments. In today's world, learning a new language is being given a lot of priority.Teaching foreign languages in primary schools embodies this idea perfectly.It is agreed that learning foreign languages at...
by Chi
Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:24 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Reading materials - for relaxing time
Replies: 2
Views: 961

Re: Reading materials - for relaxing time

I take it you are a fan of dark humour, Chi.
I am a fan of all kinds of humor :)

This guy David is funny, isn't he. But I can imagine he can be quite annoying as well. :lol:
by Chi
Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task 2,,Kindly evaluate my essay.
Replies: 12
Views: 2547

Re: Task 2,,Kindly evaluate my essay.

But I still keep making mistakes. It's okay to make mistakes, just try not to make the same mistake over and over again. ;) Anyway, I won't seek reassessment because I don't think there will be any chance for me to get a 7, although I believe that I may be given a 6 if I request a reassessment. I t...
by Chi
Sun Mar 30, 2014 8:01 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: suggestions to RYAN
Replies: 3
Views: 794

Re: suggestions to RYAN

Hello Durai, I think we all agree that Ryan has contributed a great deal to this forum and I believe that he has done the best he can. I must say, and most of you might agree, that his contribution to the IELTS students is very generous of him. Even though Ryan is the moderator and founder of this f...
by Chi
Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:42 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Task 2,,Kindly evaluate my essay.
Replies: 12
Views: 2547

Re: Task 2,,Kindly evaluate my essay.

Hi Chi, Highly appreciate your advices. I will try my best to avoid commiting mistakes. I got 7 on speaking, which I am happy about. However, they gave me 5.5 on writing. This really confused me, because I feel I deserve better score. Anyway, I won't seek for reassessment because it won't make me 7...