This lesson focuses on using synonyms to answer True/False/Not Given questions. The text follows a typical 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 Island?) Intensive practice with True/False/Not Given. Questions 1…
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IELTS Reading: Marie Curie
IELTS Reading: The life and work of Marie Curie True, False, Not Given questions. Answer questions 7 – 11 using only the information taken from the text which contains the answers. Try them yourself first, then scroll down for answers and my video talk-through. Questions 7 – 11 TRUE it the statement agrees with the…
IELTS Listening: The history of moving pictures
IELTS Listening Section 4 This Listening practises: Multiple Choice Gapfill Difficulty rating: 9/10 (Yes! My students find this really difficult!) Listen to the podcast explanations here: Questions 31-37 You will hear part of a lecture about the history of moving pictures. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. The history of moving pictures 31. Some…
IELTS Reading: The story of silk
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 Story Of Silk The history of the world’s most luxurious fabric, from ancient China to the present day Silk is a fine, smooth material produced…