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IELTS LESSONS
“Describe your country”
Work in pairs and ask this
question.
 Describe your country

Well, you know… speaking of my country, I’d like to begin by saying that my
country is a developing nation, so it has so many buildings and roads that
are under construction. Therefore, it causes numerous accidents since
some areas are slippery or have small rocks and puddles on the road
which it is difficult for passengers to pass by. Another point I could add is
that even though there are a lot of construction sites, the highways are
flanked by numerous tall buildings, supermarkets, nightclubs, and
businesses that are lit up at night. And another thing that I shouldn’t forget
to mention is that daytime traffic jams are common in the city because, as I
mentioned earlier, there are a lot of structures under construction and a low
level of traffic law compliance in my area. As a result, my county
experiences frequent traffic jams.
 Describe your country
1. Geography: Describe the physical features of your country, such as mountains, rivers, beaches, deserts, or
forests. You could also mention any unique landmarks or natural wonders that make your country stand out.

2. Culture: Discuss the traditions, customs, and beliefs that are deeply rooted in your country's heritage. This
could include food, music, dance, art, or festivals.

3. People: Describe the demographics of your country, including the ethnicities, religions, and languages
spoken. You could also mention any notable figures or historical events that have shaped your country's
identity.

4. Economy: Explain the major industries and resources that contribute to your country's economy. You
could also discuss any challenges or opportunities for growth in the future.

5. Politics: Describe the political system and structure of your country, as well as any recent events or
developments that have impacted its governance. You could also discuss any ongoing issues or debates that
are shaping the national conversation.
 Speak again by using these phrases.

Describe your country

1) Well, you know… speaking of my country,
2) I’d like to begin by saying that…………………………….
3) Another point I could add is that …………………………….
4) And another thing that I shouldn’t forget to mention is that
…………………………….
 Synonyms 1
1. Happy - Joyful, Content, Blissful
2. Sad - Unhappy, Miserable, Sorrowful
3. Angry - Furious, Irritated, Hostile
4. Friendly - Amiable, Kind, Affable
5. Funny - Hilarious, Comical, Amusing
6. Scary - Frightening, Terrifying, Horrifying
7. Brave - Courageous, Valiant, Bold
8. Clever - Intelligent, Smart, Bright
9. Creative - Imaginative, Inventive, Artistic
10. Curious - Inquisitive, Nosy, Wanting to Know
 Place description-related Vocabulary
1. Bustling cityscape - a busy and crowded urban area with many tall buildings and lots of activity.
2. Tranquil countryside - a peaceful and quiet rural area with fields, farms, and small villages.
3. Vibrant metropolis - a large and dynamic city with a diverse population, culture, and economy.
4. Idyllic coastline - a scenic and picturesque stretch of coast with beautiful beaches, cliffs, and views of the sea.
5. Historic landmark - a significant and noteworthy site or building with cultural or historical significance.
6. Thriving commercial district - a busy and prosperous commercial area with many shops, restaurants, and businesses.
7. Serene forest - a peaceful and quiet woodland area with trees, wildlife, and natural beauty.
8. Majestic mountain range - a stunning and imposing series of mountains with snow-capped peaks, valleys, and breathtaking
views.
9. Charming old town - a picturesque and historic district with narrow streets, traditional architecture, and local character.
10. Bustling marketplace - a lively and crowded market filled with vendors selling goods, food, and souvenirs.
11. Tranquil lakefront - a peaceful and scenic area around a lake or body of water with beaches, parks, and recreational activities.
12. Vibrant nightlife scene - a lively and energetic area filled with bars, clubs, music venues, and other nightlife attractions.
13. Historic fortress - an ancient military stronghold with walls, towers, moats, and other defensive features that served as a
strategic location in times past.
14. Thriving cultural hub - an area filled with art galleries, museums, theaters, music venues, festivals, and other cultural events
that celebrate local heritage and creativity.
15. Serene botanical garden - a peaceful and beautiful area filled with plants, flowers, trees, ponds, sculptures, and other natural
attractions that provide an oasis of calm in the midst of the city or countryside.
16. Urban oasis - a tranquil space in the midst of a bustling city that
provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
17. Rustic charm - an idyllic rural area characterized by traditional
architecture, farmland, rolling hills, and simple living.
18. Cultural melting pot - an area that celebrates the diverse cultures of its
inhabitants through food, music, art, festivals, and other cultural events.
19. Natural wonderland - an area filled with stunning natural scenery such
as waterfalls, canyons, forests, mountains, beaches, lakes or rivers that
inspire awe and wonder in visitors.
20. Historical landmark district - an area filled with significant historical
sites such as old buildings or monuments that provide insight into the past
of the region or country.
• Person 1: Have you ever been to the bustling cityscape? It's a completely different world from the tranquil countryside.

• Person 2: Yes, I have. The energy and hustle-bustle of the city are invigorating. But there's something so peaceful about
the countryside. The fresh air and chirping birds make you forget all your worries.

• Person 1: Absolutely! But what about the vibrant metropolis? The lights, the sounds, the crowds - it's a feast for the
senses.

• Person 2: I agree, but it can also be overwhelming at times. I prefer the idyllic coastline, where the sound of waves
crashing against the shore is music to my ears.

• Person 1: That's true. And what about historic landmarks? Have you visited any?

• Person 2: Yes, I've been to a few. They're a window into the past and remind us of our rich heritage. But sometimes it's
nice to just enjoy the present and appreciate the beauty around us.

• Person 1: Definitely! Each place has its own charm and beauty, and it's up to us to cherish and preserve them for future
generations.
Reading 1
DAY 2
 Describe your room
• Right, Ok… the main thing you need to know is that off-white is the hue
of my room. It is in front of my brother's room on the second floor of my
house, over my grandparents' room. It fits a couple of persons because of
its modest size. On top of that, It has an easily accessible restroom, two
study desks on the right side, two chairs next to the desks, two closets on
the left side, an air conditioner above my bed, and some general supplies.
Because all I can see outside the window are other houses and no verdant
trees, it feels a little stuffy. Since my room is quiet, I enjoy working there.
Finally, I’d also like to mention that there are moments when the room is
messy since my sister and I share it, especially during test week.
 Room: Floor/Wall/Furniture

Room Floor Wall Furniture

In the spare - Bare - Bare/blank - Modern/fine -
Newly-painted - Carpeted - Cover her - with pictures Second-hand -
Untidy - Tiled - Brick/stone - Wooden -
Low-ceilinged - Wooden - Adjoining - Upholstered/soft-
North-facing - Polished - High/low - Bedroom -

• be a haven of warmth and comfort

• lend a sense of sophistication and elegance to the space
• be illuminated by the soft glow of table lamps
• across the polished hardwood floor
• the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
 Speak again by using these phrases.

Describe your room

• Right, Ok… speaking of my room,
• The main thing you need to know is that …
• On top of that, …
• Finally, I’d also like to mention that…
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Listening(Book)
Listening Practice(A53)
A54
Actual Listening
Section 1
ONE WORD ONLY
Day 3
 Speaking
Describe a person whom you respect or admire
You know, speaking of a person I respect I would say “my teacher”. But, to me, he is my brother.

My initial point would be that, He is an excellent teacher. He teaches us really effectively and
meticulously explains the subjects so that we can keep up with them. He considers his students before
assigning homework or assignments. He assesses whether or not we have enough time to complete the
work. My teacher even gives me and my buddies free lessons.

A second feature which I should mention is that, unlike other instructors who teach and explain lessons,
my teacher explains the truth about life to us. He is a wonderful person. He feels worried that we may
go astray and not realize the truth, therefore my teacher explains everything to us one by one. I recall
how thrilled my teacher was when he realized I understood the truth he explained to me. Furthermore,
my teacher is a reasonable guy. Every word he says has a purpose. He never wants us to trust what he
says, but he always asks us to think about what he says.

In addition to what I've just said, I can add that, I guess I could also remark on the fact that I consider
myself extremely fortunate to have him as both a teacher and a brother. Without my teacher, I could
not comprehend the truth for the rest of my life and continue to make mistakes, as many people do
nowadays.
 Describe a person
Physicality Personality Experience
-My teacher’s in his
twenties/thirties/forties -has great helping attitude -has a high command of English
-has a round face with chubby cheeks -has a sense of humor -has been working as a…for many
-has well-built with broad shoulders -has a high sense of responsibility years
-be immaculately groomed -has outgoing personality -be self-employed
-He’s of average height, standing 1.60 -be a social butterfly
meter tall.
 Describe someone your admire or respect by using these
phrases
• You know
• My initial point would be that, …
• A second feature which I should mention is that, …
• In addition to what I've just said, I can add that,….
 Person’s Personality

1. Outgoing personality: A person who is sociable, friendly, and enjoys

being around others.
2. Introverted nature: A person who tends to be more reserved, quiet,
and prefers solitude to social situations.
3. Confident demeanor: A person who exudes self-assurance and
belief in their abilities.
4. Empathetic disposition: A person who is sensitive to the feelings
and needs of others.
5. Determined spirit: A person who is persistent, resilient, and
committed to achieving their goals.
6. Creative mindset: A person who has a talent for generating original ideas
and solutions.
7. Analytical outlook: A person who approaches problems with a logical and
systematic approach.
8. Adaptable personality: A person who is flexible and can easily adjust to
new situations and environments.
9. Compassionate heart: A person who is kind, caring, and committed to
helping others in need.
10. Ambitious drive: A person who is highly motivated and dedicated to
achieving success in their chosen field.
11. Perceptive mind: A person who has a keen sense of observation and
insight into the world around them.
12. Resourceful spirit: A person who is able to think creatively and find
solutions to problems using the resources available to them.
13. Optimistic outlook: A person who sees the glass as half full and
approaches life with a positive attitude.
14. Caring nature: A person who is concerned for the well-being of
others and acts accordingly.
15. Diligent work ethic: A person who is committed to working hard
and putting in the effort required to achieve their goals.
 Paraphrasing
1)The intricate interplay of socio-cultural dynamics, economic fluctuations, and
technological advancements profoundly shapes the contemporary global landscape,
engendering multifaceted consequences across diverse domains of human existence.

A)“The complex interaction of socio-cultural forces, economic changes, and

technological progress significantly influences the modern world, creating diverse
effects on various aspects of human life.”
B) “The intermingling of socio-cultural elements, economic shifts, and technological
progress significantly molds the current global scene, producing simple outcomes across
a variety of human domains.”
C) “The complicated balance of socio-cultural dynamics, economic fluctuations, and
technological innovations only mildly affects the modern global landscape, generating
limited results in diverse domains of human existence.”
D) “The straightforward interplay of socio-cultural elements, economic stability, and
technological advancements negligibly alters the contemporary global environment,
resulting in minimal consequences for human existence.”
• Correct Answer: A
• Explanation: Answer A provides an accurate paraphrase of the original sentence by
using different vocabulary and grammar to convey the same meaning. It maintains the
idea of a complex interaction between socio-cultural dynamics, economic fluctuations,
and technological advancements significantly shaping the contemporary global
landscape and having diverse effects on different aspects of human life.
• Answers B, C, and D are incorrect for the following reasons:
• Answer B erroneously suggests that the outcomes are simple, which contradicts the
original sentence’s emphasis on “multifaceted consequences.”
• Answer C incorrectly implies that the influence is mild, in contrast to the original
statement’s emphasis on a profound impact.
• Answer D misrepresents the interplay as straightforward and negligibly altering the
global environment, which contradicts the original sentence’s assertion of a profound
influence.
 Synonym Paraphrasing

1) Intricate: complex (adj):

2) Interplay : interaction (n):
3) Dynamics: forces (n):
4) Fluctuations: changes (n):
5) Technological advancements: technological progress (n):
6) Profoundly shape: significantly influence(v):
7) Contemporary global landscape: modern world (n):
8) Engender: create (v):
9) Multifaceted : diverse (adj):
10) Consequences: effects (n):
11) Diverse : various(adj):
12) Domains of human existence: aspects of human life(n):
 Writing
Some people believe that professional workers such as doctors and
teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment
personalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is an ongoing debate regarding whether professionals, such as

doctors and teachers, should receive higher compensation compared
to athletes and entertainers. I strongly disagree with this argument as
I believe that an individual’s earnings should be based on their market
value and the scarcity of their talent and skills.
Market value should be the determining factor for compensation, and
when considering market value, it becomes apparent that athletes
and entertainers have a significant advantage. Unlike doctors and
teachers, whose influence is limited to their patients or students,
sportsmen and entertainers can reach a global audience through
various media and events. This can be best illustrated by the pop star
Taylor Swift, whose music videos have been viewed billions of times
on YouTube. The widespread interest and viewership that entertainers
and athletes generate attract sponsors and advertisers, ultimately
leading to substantial revenue generation. Thus, it is only fair that
athletes and entertainers are rewarded more due to their global reach.
Moreover, the rarity of exceptional talent in sports and
entertainment sets these professionals apart from others. While many
individuals can pursue careers in fields like medicine or engineering
through hard work, there are only a few who possess extraordinary
abilities in sports or entertainment. For example, there may be
numerous aspiring musicians, but only a handful such as Taylor Swift,
can consistently produce music that deeply resonates with people.
Similarly, the extraordinary achievements of athletes such as Michael
Phelps are extremely rare. The rarity of such talent increases their
market value and justifies higher compensation.
In conclusion, it is entirely reasonable that athletes and entertainers are
paid more than professionals in other industries due to their high
market value and the scarcity of their exceptional talent. (286 Words)
1) Professional workers: professionals
2) Sports and entertainment personalities: sportsmen/athletes and
entertainers
3) Higher compensation: be paid more than: higher earnings
4) Rarity: scarcity
5) Exceptional: extraordinary
Day 4
 LESSON 1
Question Type 1: Basic Description
Questions
(How/Ways/Steps/Points)
 Basic Description Questions

1) Tell me about the house / flat you live in.(Nitta)

2) Tell me about your city.(Raksa)
3) Describe your hometown.(Sambath)
4) What is your main ambition?(Vouchleang)
5) Tell me about your job.(Piseth)
6) What makes you happy.(Anuza)
7) Tell me about your family.(Dane)
8) How did your parents choose your name?(Dany)
 Tell me about your hometown.

"I come from Beijing. I am native of this city. Beijing is the capital of China.
In Beijing there are many historical buildings. Beijing Duck is very famous -
I always eat it with my friends. “(Band: 4-5)

1) The answer is short / direct.

2) It does not contain any linking words or phrases.
3) It does not contain any redundant language.
4) There are no examples of uncommon vocabulary.
5) There is no idiomatic language.
6) The grammar is correct but it is very basic grammar.
7) There are no complex sentence structures.
8) The tense use is limited.
• Now consider the following answer:
• Well as you can probably guess I come from Beijing and I have lived
here all my life, although at the moment I'm studying in another city
- Tianjin. I suppose if I had to describe Beijing, the first thing I
would say is that it's absolutely enormous, maybe even one of the
biggest cities in Asia I guess. It's so big in fact that even the locals
have problems finding their way around. Another significant
characteristic is that it offers examples of both classical and
contemporary architecture. Actually some of the China's most
renowned landmarks are "slapbang" in the middle of Beijing.
 Basic Description Language Use
1)Lead-in 2)Pointing phrase(First point) 3)Leading 4)Leading
phrase phrase(Second phrase(Third point)
point)
1. OK then... 1. ...the first thing I should mention is 1. Another point 1. And I shouldn't
2. Right, ok... that... which I could add is forget to mention
3. Alright... 2. ...the point I’d like to begin with is that... that...
4. Well... that... 2. A second feature 2. In addition to what
5. Well, you 3. ...I could start off by saying that... which I should I've just said, I can
know... 4. ...my initial point would be that... mention is that… add that...
6. Well first of 5. ...I need to start off by pointing out 3. As well as that, I 3. Something else that
all... that... could say that... I need to comment
7. Actually... 6. ...the main thing you need to know 4. On top of that I can on is that…
is that... also add that... 4. I guess I could also
7. ...I suppose I should begin by 5. Also, I suppose I remark on the fact
highlighting the fact that... should say that... that...
8. ...you may (or may not) be aware
that in fact...
9. ...I really need to kick of with the
point that...
 Writing Task 1

• The chart below shows the

number of households in the
US by their annual income in
2007, 2011 and 2015.
• Summarise the information by
selecting and reporting the
main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
The chart classifies US households into five income brackets for 2007, 2011,
and 2015.
Overall, income distribution among US households displayed similar patterns
in these three years, with significantly more households in both the highest
and the two lowest income brackets than either of the two middle-income
brackets.
In both 2007 and 2015, the largest category consisted of households earning
at least $100,000, reaching approximately 30 million and 33 million
households, respectively. The two second-largest groups in 2007 and 2015
were those earning under $25,000 and those earning between $25,000 and
$49,999. They both consistently comprised 25 to 28 million households.
However, 2011 saw a different trend, as the two lowest income ranges each
contained a greater number of households than the highest range. In that
year, 28–30 million households made either below $25,000 or $25,000–
$49,999, while around 27 million households had a minimum income of
$100,000.
Those falling into the two middle-income brackets remained the smallest
groups in all three years, with around 20 million households consistently
having a yearly income of $50,000 to $74,999, and roughly 15 million
households making $75,000 to $99,999. (198 Words)
 Paraphrasing
The symbiotic relationship between ecological sustainability and socioeconomic
development necessitates a nuanced examination of policies and practices that harmonize
environmental preservation with economic progress in a rapidly changing world.
A) “The interdependent connection between ecological sustainability and socioeconomic
progress requires a detailed analysis of strategies and measures that reconcile
environmental conservation with economic advancement in a swiftly evolving global
context.”
B) “The antagonistic connection between ecological preservation and socioeconomic
progress mandates a superficial review of policies and methods that align environmental
sustainability with economic growth in an ever-changing world.”
C) “The inconsequential association between ecological sustainability and socioeconomic
development demands a superficial inspection of policies and practices that combine
environmental protection with economic prosperity in a rapidly changing world.”
D) “The symbiotic relationship between ecological sustainability and socioeconomic
development does not warrant a nuanced examination of policies and practices that
harmonize environmental preservation with economic progress in a rapidly changing
world.”
• Correct Answer: A
• Explanation: Answer A accurately paraphrases the original sentence, retaining the
idea that the relationship between ecological sustainability and socioeconomic
development is interdependent and requires a detailed examination of strategies that
reconcile these two aspects in a rapidly changing world.
• Answers B, C, and D are incorrect for the following reasons:
• Answer B incorrectly characterizes the relationship as antagonistic, which contradicts
the original sentence’s assertion of a symbiotic relationship.
• Answer C suggests the association is inconsequential, which is inconsistent with the
original sentence’s emphasis on the necessity of examining policies and practices.
• Answer D negates the need for a nuanced examination, which is contrary to the
original sentence’s argument for such an examination.
 Synonyms
1. Symbiotic relationship: interdependent connection
2. Socioeconomic development: socioeconomic progress
3. Require: necessitate
4. Nuanced examination: detailed analysis
5. Policies: strategies
6. Practices: measures
7. Harmonize: reconcile
8. Environmental preservation: environmental conservation
9. Economic progress: economic advancement
10. Swiftly: rapidly
11. Changing world: evolving global context