28-Day Planner: Day 2 [Text Types] The is an example of a ‘discursive’ text (one which explores opinions about a topic). It has a theory-evidence structure, which you can use to help you find the information more quickly (see the YouTube video below and a similar Reading text called What destroyed the civilisation of Easter […]
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IELTS Reading: Chronological Texts
How a chronological text works https://youtu.be/JQ_Fxx8WUiM The 28-Day Planner: Days 2 and 3 This text is an example of a ‘chronological’ text – it goes in order of time, and this can help you locate the answers more quickly. Watch the video and pause before you answer, or try the TFNG questions below. TRUE it […]
IELTS Listening: The history of moving pictures
28-Day Planner: Day 9 – Multiple Choice Day 25: Gapfill in Part 4 Difficulty rating: 9/10 (Yes! My students find this really difficult!) Listen to the podcast explanations here: Multiple Choice Questions You will hear part of a lecture about the history of moving pictures. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. The […]
IELTS Reading: The story of silk
28-Day Planner: Day 8 [gapfill questions] This Academic Reading is a nice example of how a chronological (organised by order of time) structure can help you find answers quickly. Scroll down for answers and explanations. The history of the world’s most luxurious fabric, from ancient China to the present day Silk is a fine, smooth […]