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by Matilda
Fri Jun 05, 2015 2:56 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please critique two of my essays and advise estimated band score.
Replies: 2
Views: 617

Please critique two of my essays and advise estimated band score.

Essay 1 In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them? The obese population has been escalating in all four corners of the world. A...
by Matilda
Wed May 27, 2015 3:37 am
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: BBC 6 minutes Learning English
Replies: 0
Views: 8524

BBC 6 minutes Learning English

Hi guys, I just want to share a playlist of BBC Learning English. We can learn some new vocabulary relating to current hot topics (technology, health, fitness, travel etc). There are also some facts explained which we can use as examples in writing. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy63sctWGJB...
by Matilda
Tue May 26, 2015 2:23 am
Forum: Post your speaking
Topic: Any comments and estimated band score please.
Replies: 6
Views: 10860

Re: Any comments and estimated band score please.

Hi Imoore, I do appreciate for your time and effort in commenting on my speech. Now, I realize that I omitted "s" sounds in all plural nouns that I have discussed so far. Sometimes, I was having trouble to lengthen my speech. Definitely, I will try to improve on all these issues. Thanks he...
by Matilda
Fri May 22, 2015 3:15 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Academic Task 2, feedback and estimated band score please
Replies: 0
Views: 497

Academic Task 2, feedback and estimated band score please

In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable working experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What is your opinion on this? In the twentieth century, an escalating number of c...
by Matilda
Fri May 22, 2015 12:55 pm
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my task 2 essay (Academic)
Replies: 3
Views: 985

Re: Please evaluate my task 2 essay (Academic)

Thanks terry and Flick for your kind evaluation on my essay.

I will try not to use personal pronouns and avoid grammatical errors. Thanks heap guys.

Matilda :D :D
by Matilda
Tue May 19, 2015 3:47 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please review my Writing Task 2
Replies: 3
Views: 1042

Re: Please review my Writing Task 2

Hi, I am also an IELTS student. Here are a few suggestions for your essay. The red-coloured words and phrases may need to be reviewed and changed. I think you may need to improve on your grammars and written expressions. Cheers! In some regions young people are involved in many areas of working with...
by Matilda
Mon May 18, 2015 10:01 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my task 2 essay (Academic)
Replies: 3
Views: 985

Please evaluate my task 2 essay (Academic)

Hi guys, Please provide any comments and feedbacks on the following essay. I tried to use complex structure but it seems not working. :? Regards, Matilda With the availability of information on the Internet, public libraries are no longer necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Nowadays,...
by Matilda
Mon May 18, 2015 2:28 am
Forum: Post your speaking
Topic: Any comments and estimated band score please.
Replies: 6
Views: 10860

Re: Any comments and estimated band score please.

Hi all, I gave another crack on the following topic. The speech is a bit short (only about 1 min+) as I run out of ideas to continue speaking. My target band score is 7. :D Describe a party that you enjoyed - Whose party it was and what it was celebrating - where the party was held and who went to ...
by Matilda
Mon May 18, 2015 2:11 am
Forum: Post your speaking
Topic: Any comments and estimated band score please.
Replies: 6
Views: 10860

Re: Any comments and estimated band score please.

Thanks for your positive comment. It is much appreciated. Hope other members would also give a few more feedback on it. :D
by Matilda
Sun May 17, 2015 8:47 am
Forum: Post your speaking
Topic: Any comments and estimated band score please.
Replies: 6
Views: 10860

Any comments and estimated band score please.

Do you like parks? Why? Why not?
How often do you visit parks?
Why are parks an important part of many towns and cities?
What do you think could be done to make parks better?
by Matilda
Sun May 17, 2015 3:30 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please Evaluate my First Essay
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

Re: Please Evaluate my First Essay

Your essay is really good. I am impressed with your range of vocabulary. I am not an expert. Here are a few suggestions. :D Some parents believe that it is beneficial for their teenage children. Others would not permit their children to move away from home. ("While" or "Although"...
by Matilda
Sun May 17, 2015 3:05 am
Forum: Post your writing
Topic: Please evaluate my first essay (Academic task 2)
Replies: 2
Views: 907

Please evaluate my first essay (Academic task 2)

Creative artists should be given freedom to express their ideas through words, pictures, music or films. Some people nevertheless think that the government should restrict artists' freedom of expression. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Since couples of decades ago, the alarming debate of re...
by Matilda
Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:57 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Reading & Writing Tips needed to secure 8 band
Replies: 5
Views: 4144

Re: Reading & Writing Tips needed to secure 8 band

Hi, I am not very good at reading either but I would like to share my technique in reading. - roughly skim all paragraphs to get general idea and also scan key words when you read. [focus on the introduction, topic sentence of each paragraph and conclusion; circle all the key words (For eg., Name of...
by Matilda
Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:44 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Speaking topic 13 December
Replies: 1
Views: 2240

Speaking topic 13 December

Describe the thing you can't live without (except computer and mobile)
- What is it?
- How long have u had it?
- Why you can't live without that thing?