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Canadian College Asks 428 Indian Students to Take IELTS Test Again; Quality Doubted

Ontario: More than 400 students in India have been asked by Niagra College in Ontario, Canada, to retake the language test as the  college has found some inconsistencies. The doubt arose when the language proficiency of the candidates did not match the IELTS test scores submitted by them. The  College has asked 428  Indian students admitted to its January 2019 programmes to undergo a second English test. Students who do not comply with this condition will lose  their offer of admission. Students are given two test options – IELTS or PTE. IELTS is one of the English language tests used by the immigration auhtorities in Canada as  proof of an immigration or citizenship applicant’s language proficiency. The College took  this crucial decision after its faculty found some inconsistencies with the IELTS  scores of the first-year international students and their real language skills. 

IELTS Writing Task 2 : You Are a Problem If You Live Longer

IELTS Writing Task 2 General Module question on December 15, 2018 Science will soon make people live up to 100 or even 200 years. Some believe this is a positive trend while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Vocabulary Span of life Life span of people Longevity Life expectancy people live longer The advantages of longevity  The economic power of older adults  people living longer can make more contributions Disadvantages of Longevity great burden to their family as well as the society the pressure to support old parents costs of medical care Alzheimer’s Disease  dementia  increase in healthcare costs  www.facebook.com/ieltsjames http://ieltsjames.blogspot.in Phone India 98091 29186

IELTS Speaking: Favourite Song

2018 December Question Describe a Song You Like the most -What the song is -where and when you first heard it -what kind of song it is -Explain why you like it Vocabulary Soft music Peppy song Upbeat music The song is from the English/Hind/Malayalam/Tamil  movie.....released in 2017... Meaningful  Soulful the lyrics were written by...... its music was composed by.... I love listening to music... Music album It topped the charts... This song became a chart-buster when I was  a teenager/ when I was in my college... It reminds me about my late teens and the beautiful relationships of that wonderful period.... Important Note: If you are going to speak about a song from your country ( non-English), you will have to explain the meaning of the lyrics/content/theme in two sentences.   Part 3  -What genre (type)of music do  you like? Other Probable  Questions -What would be life without music?  -Which is more...

IELTS: Do You Think Households Are Noisier Now Than Before?

Speaking  Questions on 2018 December 12  Cue card Speech Topic Describe a quiet place you like  Where is it  How did you find it  Why do you like it  What do you do there Part 3 Discussion Questions Do you think households are noisier now than before? Do you think there should be laws to control noise? Do you think people prefer having some background noise? Do you think the world would be a less noisy place in the future than now? Do you think noisy neighbours can be problematic? www.facebook.com/ieltsjames http://ieltsjames.blogspot.in Phone India 98091 29186

IELTS Question: Do You Think Adults laugh Like Children?

Ielts Cue Card Topic: a Film or TV Show That Made You Laugh IELTS question  in December 2018 Describe a film or TV show that made you laugh  You should say: what program it is how often you watch it what is it about explain what is funny about this program  Discussion Questions What makes children laugh out loudly? Do you think adults laugh  like children? Do you think people will judge your behaviour when you laugh loudly? Do you think comedy movies from your country will be popular in other countries and vice versa? Do you think people from another culture will be able to enjoy the comedy in the movie from your country? How? jamestpeter@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/ieltsjames

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions in December 2018

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions in December 2018 Do you live in a house or an apartment? Which is your favourite room? Do you have any plan to move to another house in the future? Do you Wear a watch? Do you like being on time? Is punctuality a tradition in your country? Are you always punctual or do you report late? How do you feel when someone is late? Why? Did you eat any foreign food recently? Did you eat any foreign food in your childhood? Did you like eating international food as a kid? Do you think foreign food will become more popular in your country? What type of things do people lose commonly? What are some ways in which you can find lost items? Do you work or study? Do you think your college /university is the best place to study .....(your subject) What things would you like to change about your college? What responsibilities do you have at work? Why did you choose that job? What do you like most about your job?  What was your first day l...

IELTS Cue Card Topics: Frequently Asked Questions in November and December 2018

Here is a list of questions for you. 1. Talk about a leisure time activity that you would like to do when you are alone    Please say    – What is it?    – Why do you want to do it?    - Why do you prefer this activity? 2. Talk about something that you lost.     Please say   – What was the item?   – Where and w hen did you lose it?   – What did you do about it? 3. Describe a piece of equipment you had repaired.    You Should Say:    What is it    How did you repair it   And explain how you felt after repairing it 4. Talk about something that you borrowed    -What was it    -When did you borrow it    -Whom you borrowed it from    -Why did you borrow it    -What you did with it 5. Describe a faraway place you would like to visit     Where is it     Why do you want to visit this pla...