"Essential Reading for IELTS is a comprehensive preparation course for the IELTS Reading Module. It is designed to target a broad range of IELTS test-takers, from the pre-intermediate learners to those who have a higher level of proficiency. Essential Reading for IELTS develops both test-taking skills and language necessary for you to achieve an IELTS Reading score between 5.0 and 6.5
Main features of Essential Reading for IELTS:
- Preparation and practice material is organised into three levels: Pre-intermediate, Intermediate and Upper-intermediate. The book consists of 22 units with 52 lessons. The units in each level are based on topics which frequently appear in the real test. There are 3 sections in every lesson:
1. Warm-up: This section often takes the form of a discussion question, an interesting proverb, or an anecdote to introduce contexts and motivate the learners.
2. Skill Focus: Essential reading skills, especially those specific to the IELTS test, are introduced through this section.
3. Main Reading Text: This section provides targeted practice exercises so that you can apply what you have learned in the previous section and develop the test-taking and language skills in focus. These exercises are very similar to real-test items in terms of question types and the level of difficulty. Major question types include:
Multiple choice questions
Short-answer questions
Sentence completion
Notes / flowchart / table completion
Labelling a diagram / map
Summary completion
Classification
Matching lists / phrases
Matching paragraph headings
Identification of information - True / False / Not Given
- An integral workbook gives extra practice material as well as reinforces key points on language and test-taking skills.
- Keys to all textbook and workbook exercises are also included to help you check the answers and monitor your progress.
Contents
TEXTBOOK
Level One
- Unit 1: Registration
- Unit 2: Campus
- Unit 3: Open a Bank Account
- Unit 4: Food
- Unit 5: Leisure
- Unit 6: Hospitals or Doctors
Level Two
- Unit 7: Communications
- Unit 8: Job
- Unit 9: Travel
