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by allen_zhang
Thu Dec 18, 2014 7:20 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Ielts result of the 13th Dec
Replies: 11
Views: 8482

Ielts result of the 13th Dec

Hi All,
A question:
Will IDP delay the release of the result of the Dec 13th test because of the Xmas holiday?
by allen_zhang
Wed Nov 05, 2014 3:28 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please comment - GT TASK 1 COMPLAINT LETTER
Replies: 7
Views: 1658

Re: Please comment - GT TASK 1 COMPLAINT LETTER

To me, It's quite a nice written piece. Just curious, can you put "Mr. Smith" at the end of the letter? should it be something like "John Smith"? I am also presenting my work: I am writing with regard to a mobile phone I bought from your shop recently, as I am quite unsatisfied w...
by allen_zhang
Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:07 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: effects of business trip
Replies: 4
Views: 1060

effects of business trip

People today leave home for business trips. What are the effects on children and other family members. It is not uncommon for employees, especially those in sales or managerial potions, to be sent out on a business trip these days. Being away from their family members could have a significant impact...
by allen_zhang
Tue Oct 28, 2014 3:53 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: build homes in cities or new towns?
Replies: 1
Views: 1699

build homes in cities or new towns?

Because of the increase of population, more homes need to be built, is it better to build homes in existing cities or in new towns in countryside. As a result of the population explosion in recent years, where to build houses to accommodate the constantly increasing number of people is becoming an ...
by allen_zhang
Mon Oct 27, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: please comment! I need a band 8 for general training
Replies: 6
Views: 1704

Re: please comment! I need a band 8 for general training

Sorry again for giving you an under 7 estimated score. I am not an examiner and that's purely my personal feelings. For my posted essay, I spent about 2 hours on it although I didn't search internet for some information. I probably could not present such an essay in the real test. Also, as I rely to...
by allen_zhang
Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:04 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: IELTS GT Writing Task 2 - Pls Comment on my essay attempt 8
Replies: 4
Views: 2088

Re: IELTS GT Writing Task 2 - Pls Comment on my essay attemp

My version: Decreasing water resources are becoming a global issue. What are the reasons? What can be done by government to prevent it? Unlike mineral resources and raw oil, fresh water sounds like an inexhaustible resource to humans because it is based on the endless solar power the earth absorbs f...
by allen_zhang
Fri Oct 24, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: please comment! I need a band 8 for general training
Replies: 6
Views: 1704

Re: please comment! I need a band 8 for general training

please comment on my version: National boundaries do not stop people from migrating to another country and it is quite understandable that most immigrants move from a relatively poor nation to a rich one. In the same time, national boundaries do act as a ‘filter’ for immigration because rich countri...
by allen_zhang
Fri Oct 24, 2014 3:41 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: please comment! I need a band 8 for general training
Replies: 6
Views: 1704

Re: please comment! I need a band 8 for general training

Hi Claire, I usually get 6 in my writing and my best score ever is just a 7. I am just trying to express my personal understandings, so please do not see it as an offense if I have some negative comments on your essay. Generally, sorry to say so, my impression on this essay is that it deserves less ...
by allen_zhang
Thu Oct 16, 2014 11:18 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: another tragedy
Replies: 7
Views: 1955

Re: another tragedy

@rairaichan0302 For "Type A", I mean IELTS academic test. As for the "TOEFL" issue, I heard about it several months ago. I cannot find the relevant official link for you now. I am pretty sure that it is true. However, it won't be easier than IELTS. The equivalent score for IELTS ...
by allen_zhang
Thu Oct 16, 2014 8:21 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: another tragedy
Replies: 7
Views: 1955

Re: another tragedy

@Durai, Thanks my friend, I'll follow your advice to take an online course in China with a famous teacher who is recommended by many of my friends here. @Johnson, Thank you too for your opinions. Actually, I agree more with you about the "rumor". Because as far as I know, Australia accepts...
by allen_zhang
Wed Oct 15, 2014 8:08 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: another tragedy
Replies: 7
Views: 1955

another tragedy

the test result on Oct. 2:
L 8.5; R 8.5; S 6; W 6

God, why do you torture me so much?
I already tried my best!
by allen_zhang
Mon Aug 25, 2014 5:35 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: tax for education
Replies: 5
Views: 1482

Re: tax for education

Thank you Johnson.
Your comments are very helpful.
Most of this piece is not my work but Simon's.
I tried to reorganize his words.

What do you think about changing "conviction" to "understanding"?
by allen_zhang
Sun Aug 24, 2014 2:56 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: tax for education
Replies: 5
Views: 1482

tax for education

Families who send their children to private schools should not be required to pay taxes that support the state education system. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? People pay taxes and they expect being paid off through public services. Based on this conviction, some peopl...
by allen_zhang
Tue Aug 12, 2014 6:25 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: I need your feedback please GT writing task 2
Replies: 4
Views: 1048

Re: I need your feedback please GT writing task 2

I'd like to comment a little on your grammar in the first two paragraph: In every chapter of a person 's life ,it differs the kind of satisfaction that he or she may experience. You see your problems? 1. As you used "in every...", then it is a adverbial clause. So your sentence has no sub...
by allen_zhang
Fri Aug 08, 2014 4:33 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: I keep getting 6.0-6.5 in writing please identify the proble
Replies: 5
Views: 1166

Re: I keep getting 6.0-6.5 in writing please identify the pr

I would like to comment a little on your eassy. From my point of view, you grammar is pretty good although there are still a few mistakes. However, there is one thing that we need to keep in mind: we should use understandable words and answer the question directly. Please check my embedded comments ...
by allen_zhang
Thu Jul 31, 2014 2:48 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please comment on my letter and give me feedback
Replies: 6
Views: 2059

Re: Please comment on my letter and give me feedback

Welcome back Durai.
Long time no see.
How's about your latest test?
by allen_zhang
Wed Jul 30, 2014 7:52 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please comment my essay and give me a brand score.Thx!
Replies: 2
Views: 1197

Re: Please comment my essay and give me a brand score.Thx!

Question: People have different job expectations for jobs. Some people prefer to do the same job for the same company, while others prefer to change jobs frequently. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Nowadays, people are all busy working and changing jobs. not all people are busy w...
by allen_zhang
Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:26 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Use of Technology for Students
Replies: 3
Views: 2025

Re: Use of Technology for Students

If I had to write an essay about this topic, I would write it in this way: Technology inside classrooms: Teachers use modern technology to assist them in their teaching activities. For example, teachers can use a projector to play PPTs or videos. In this way, students can learn more efficiently. Tec...
by allen_zhang
Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:38 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: For review, please. Task-I of Ielts GT
Replies: 2
Views: 669

Re: For review, please. Task-I of Ielts GT

Hi Ali, I just got 7 on writing once and I don't have much idea on this topic. I would like to comment a little on your work. Task Your children are learning foreign language at school. Someone introduced you the private teacher. Write a letter to the teacher -tell him about your children -what sort...
by allen_zhang
Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:38 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Could you pin-point something in this paper? Give a try!
Replies: 6
Views: 1398

Re: Could you pin-point something in this paper? Give a try!

It seems like you recommend to exploit prisoners by forcing them to work. From my point of view, it would be better to put it in this way: opening: people have different views on the purpose of prisons. Body paragraph one on the one hand, punishment is an important function of prisons. Through impri...
by allen_zhang
Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:09 am
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: Thank you ryan! I finally overcame the '7' barrier.
Replies: 4
Views: 8199

Re: Thank you ryan! I finally overcame the '7' barrier.

@Johnson
FYI,
I got 7 on writing as well.
by allen_zhang
Tue Jul 29, 2014 4:22 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Criticize my Letter
Replies: 3
Views: 785

Re: Criticize my Letter

I'd like to comment a little. Your children are learning foreign language at school. Someone introduced you the private teacher . Write a letter to the teacher -tell about your children -what sort of help they need - ask the teacher his previous experience Dear Teacher, Most likely, you know the na...
by allen_zhang
Tue Jul 29, 2014 3:22 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Hi ! please comment on my essay and give me feedback
Replies: 4
Views: 1119

Re: Hi ! please comment on my essay and give me feedback

I'd like to comment a little. In some countries young people have little leisure time and are under a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? In recent years, the vast expansion of information and communication technolo...
by allen_zhang
Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:16 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: How to address your employer in a letter?
Replies: 4
Views: 2228

Re: How to address your employer in a letter?

"Mr. Smith" is the appropriate choice because you definitely know the name of your boss.
You use "Sir/Madam" only when you don't know the name of the person who you are writing to.