IELTS Holiday Vocabulary

You probably know the meaning of individual words like ‘flight’, ‘tour’ and ‘view’. However, the key to showcasing your advanced English is to show you are able to use these individual words in combination with other words to form set phrases and expressions.

Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the ‘Definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check the meaning of any phrases you don’t understand.

Part 1-style questions

Examiner: What kind of holiday do you like?
Miguel: I try to avoid tourist traps … I like to get away from it all and prefer going somewhere off the beaten track … last year I had the holiday of a lifetime … a two week wildlife safari in Kenya.

Examiner: What do you like to do when you’re on holiday?
Anna: I enjoy visiting the local places of interest … I like to go sightseeing and always sign up for guided tours as it’s a chance to be shown around and take photographs … one of my hobbies.

Examiner: Do you have many tourists in your country?
Amy: Yes … we have a lot of holiday resorts along the coast that are popular with tourists … most people come on package holidays and stay in one of the many hotels and self-catering apartments.

Part 2-style task

Describe a beautiful place you once visited. You should say:

• when you went to this place
• where it was
• who you went with

and say why you liked it so much.

Sally: A few years ago I went on a long weekend to the Lake District in the UK … it’s a very popular holiday destination in the north of England … I went on my own and had a wonderful time … I stayed in a youth hostel and met some really nice people … but the most memorable thing about the holiday were the breathtaking views … and lovely picturesque villages … it can get very busy with hordes of tourists so I decided to go out of season in the autumn  … the weather was fantastic and the shops were full of local crafts … a really great holiday … it’s certainly not the kind of short break for someone looking for a busy nightlife but if you want to relax in the middle of stunning landscape I would certainly recommend a holiday to the Lake District.

Part 3-style questions

Examiner: What do you think has led to the growth in the tourism industry?
Miguel: It’s much easier and affordable to travel now … nowadays you can get cheap charter-flights or all-in packages … to somewhere near or to a far-off destination.

Examiner: How do people tend to choose a destination?
Anna: The Internet is a great source of information and high street travel agents are still very popular … that’s where I like to go to get holiday brochures for the place I’m interested in.

Examiner: People sometimes say flying is the most glamorous form of travel. Do you agree?
Amy: I’m not so sure really … flying can be quite boring  … queuing up at the check-in desk … going through passport control … sitting for ages in the departure lounge … then the flight itself can be quite uncomfortable … no … I’m not sure I agree.

Definitions

• all-in package/package holiday: a holiday where you purchase the travel and accommodation together
• breathtaking view: an extremely beautiful view
• charter-flight: a cheaper form of flying than a scheduled flight
• check-in desk: the place at the airport where you register for your flight and deposit your luggage
• departure lounge: where you wait for your flight to be called
• far-off destination: somewhere a long way away
• to get away from it all: to take a holiday to escape a busy or stressful lifestyle
• guided tour: an organised group shown around a place of interest by an expert
• holiday brochure: a glossy publication with details of holiday packages
• holiday destination: where you go for a holiday
• holiday of a lifetime: a special holiday that you are unlikely to repeat
• holiday resort: a place where lots of people go for a holiday
• hordes of tourists: crowds of tourists
• local crafts: objects produced locally
• long weekend: an extended weekend holiday including Friday or Monday
• out of season: outside of the main holiday period
• picturesque village: very pretty village
• passport control: the place where your passport is checked
• places of interest: sites of interest to tourists
• wildlife safari: a holiday, often in Africa, to observe wild animals
• self-catering: a holiday where you supply your own food
• short break: a short holiday
• to go sightseeing:  to look around the tourist sites
• stunning landscape: extremely beautiful countryside
• travel agent: a shop that specialises in booking holidays
• tourist trap: somewhere where too many tourists go
• youth hostel: a cheap form of accommodation

IELTS Speaking vocabulary for music topic

Part 1

Do you like listening to the music on a regular basis?

Yes, without a doubt. I like different music genres  and I listen to various tunes almost every day… I do not like elevator music , though… It makes me bored and annoyed.

Have you ever been interested in singing?

No, not really… I took singing classes when I was younger, but, unfortunately, I am tone deaf , so I can’t sing very well…

Can you say that music is a very important part of your life?

No, I can’t… Although I enjoy music and listen to classical music  every now and then, I’m not obsessed with it…

Part 2

Now, have a look at the card and prepare a monologue

Describe a band you enjoy listening to. You should say:

• How did you find them
• What kind of music do they play
• When do you listen to them
• And say why you like them so much

I really enjoy listening to Maroon 5… I found this music band a few years ago, when I was looking for some pop music  on the Internet… And, immediately after listening to the few of their songs, I fell in love with this awesome band… Their music is very catchy and  tuneful at the same time. I especially like this band for their driving rhythms … As of today, I have gone to a few of their concerts and have their posters all over my wall. I listen to their songs when I’m upset or stressed out… They always  cheer me up … Also, one of their songs, namely “Payphone”, is set as a ringtone . on my phone.

Part 3

 

Do you think music is getting better as time goes on?

No, quite the opposite. In my opinion, music was a lot better back in the day… I love music from 60s and 70s… There are myriads of  famous rock bands  of that time that I really like… And nowadays almost every pop-song  sounds boring and dull to me…

Where do you think people enjoy listening to music the most?

I my point of view, it all depends on a person… As for me, I enjoy listening to the music in my room, where nobody can bother me… But a lot of my friends would prefer listening to the music while travelling in public transport… This way their journey becomes more pleasant.

Is it better to go to a live concert or to listen to a CD?

I think that nothing compares to a live concert ! It’s just magical to be on a concert in a large group of people like you, listening to the songs you know being played right in front of you… It’s empowering, and completely unlike listening to recorded music.

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نمونه رایتینگ آیلتس

نمونه رایتینگ آیلتس

Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others believe that the purpose of museums is to educate.
Discuss both views and give you own opinion.

People have different views about the role and function of museums. In my opinion, museums can and should be both entertaining and educational.

On the one hand, it can be argued that the main role of a museum is to entertain. Museums are tourist attractions, and their aim is to exhibit a collection of interesting objects that many people will want to see. The average visitor may become bored if he or she has to read or listen to too much educational content, so museums often put more of an emphasis on enjoyment rather than learning. This type of museum is designed to be visually spectacular, and may have interactive activities or even games as part of its exhibitions.

On the other hand, some people argue that museums should focus on education. The aim of any exhibition should be to teach visitors something that they did not previously know. Usually this means that the history behind the museum’s exhibits needs to be explained, and this can be done in various ways. Some museums employ professional guides to talk to their visitors, while other museums offer headsets so that visitors can listen to detailed commentary about the exhibition. In this way, museums can play an important role in teaching people about history, culture, science and many other aspects of life.

In conclusion, it seems to me that a good museum should be able to offer an interesting, enjoyable and educational experience so that people can have fun and learn something at the same time.(253 words, band 9)

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نمونه رایتینگ آیلتس

Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

When they finish school, teenagers face the dilemma of whether to get a job or continue their education. While there are some benefits to getting a job straight after school, I would argue that it is better to go to college or university.

The option to start work straight after school is attractive for several reasons. Many young people want to start earning money as soon as possible. In this way, they can become independent, and they will be able to afford their own house or start a family. In terms of their career, young people who decide to find work, rather than continue their studies, may progress more quickly. They will have the chance to gain real experience and learn practical skills related to their chosen profession. This may lead to promotions and a successful career.

On the other hand, I believe that it is more beneficial for students to continue their studies. Firstly, academic qualifications are required in many professions. For example, it is impossible to become a doctor, teacher or lawyer without having the relevant degree. As a result, university graduates have access to more and better job opportunities, and they tend to earn higher salaries than those with fewer qualifications. Secondly, the job market is becoming increasingly competitive, and sometimes there are hundreds of applicants for one position in a company. Young people who do not have qualifications from a university or college will not be able to compete.

For the reasons mentioned above, it seems to me that students are more likely to be successful in their careers if they continue their studies beyond school level.
(۲۷۱ words, band 9)

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نمونه رایتینگ آیلتس

Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People have different views about the funding of creative artists. While some people disagree with the idea of government support for artists, I believe that money for art projects should come from both governments and other sources.

Some art projects definitely require help from the state. In the UK, there are many works of art in public spaces, such as streets or squares in city centres. In Liverpool, for example, there are several new statues and sculptures in the docks area of the city, which has been redeveloped recently. These artworks represent culture, heritage and history. They serve to educate people about the city, and act as landmarks or talking points for visitors and tourists. Governments and local councils should pay creative artists to produce this kind of art, because without their funding our cities would be much less interesting and attractive.

On the other hand, I can understand the arguments against government funding for art. The main reason for this view is that governments have more important concerns. For example, state budgets need to be spent on education, healthcare, infrastructure and security, among other areas. These public services are vital for a country to function properly, whereas the work of creative artists, even in public places, is a luxury. Another reason for this opinion is that artists do a job like any other professional, and they should therefore earn their own money by selling their work.

In conclusion, there are good reasons why artists should rely on alternative sources of financial support, but in my opinion government help is sometimes necessary.

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موضوعات جدید و عجیب در آزمون شفاهی – ربات

What do you think of robots?
    I think robots are a clever idea. I’d love to have a robot that could speak to me and do things for me!
    Did you watch any cartoons related to robots in your childhood?
    I can’t remember watching cartoons with robots, but I remember that I liked the robots in films like Star Wars.
    Do you like the idea of robots helping you at home or driving your car?

Yes, definitely. It would be great to have a robot helper at home, and I like the idea of driverless cars – I think driving would be safer if cars were controlled by robots.

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1. What do you think of robots?
   I think robots are a clever idea. I’d love to have a robot that could speak to me and do things for me!
2. Did you watch any cartoons related to robots in your childhood?
   I can’t remember watching cartoons with robots, but I remember that I liked the robots in films like Star Wars.
3. Do you like the idea of robots helping you at home or driving your car?

Yes, definitely. It would be great to have a robot helper at home, and I like the idea of driverless cars – I think driving would be safer if cars were controlled by robots.

نمونه سوالات رایتینگ آیلتس

Some people think that sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People have different views about whether children should be taught to be competitive or co-operative. While sprit of competition can sometimes be useful in life, I believe that the ability to co-operate is more important.

On the one hand competition can be a great source of motivation for children. When teachers use games or prizes to introduce an element of competitiveness into lessons, it can encourage children to work harder to outdo the other pupils in the class. This kind of healthy rivalry may help to build children’s self-confidence, while pushing them to work independently and progress more quickly. When these children leave schools, their confidence and determination will help them in competitive situations such as job interviews. It can therefore be argued that competition should be encouraged in order to prepare children for adult life.

On the other hand, it is perhaps even more important to prepare children for the many aspects of adult life that require co-operation. In the workplace, adults are expected to works in teams, follow instructions given by their superior, or supervise and support the more junior members of staff. Team collaboration skills are much more useful than a competitive determination to win. This is the attitude that I believe schools should foster in young people. Instead of promoting the idea that people are either winners or losers, teachers could show children that they gain more from working together.

In conclusion, I can understand why people might want to encourage competitiveness in children, but it seems to me that a co-operative attitude is much more desirable in adult life.

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Some people think that sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People have different views about whether children should be taught to be competitive or co-operative. While sprit of competition can sometimes be useful in life, I believe that the ability to co-operate is more important.

On the one hand competition can be a great source of motivation for children. When teachers use games or prizes to introduce an element of competitiveness into lessons, it can encourage children to work harder to outdo the other pupils in the class. This kind of healthy rivalry may help to build children’s self-confidence, while pushing them to work independently and progress more quickly. When these children leave schools, their confidence and determination will help them in competitive situations such as job interviews. It can therefore be argued that competition should be encouraged in order to prepare children for adult life.

On the other hand, it is perhaps even more important to prepare children for the many aspects of adult life that require co-operation. In the workplace, adults are expected to works in teams, follow instructions given by their superior, or supervise and support the more junior members of staff. Team collaboration skills are much more useful than a competitive determination to win. This is the attitude that I believe schools should foster in young people. Instead of promoting the idea that people are either winners or losers, teachers could show children that they gain more from working together.

In conclusion, I can understand why people might want to encourage competitiveness in children, but it seems to me that a co-operative attitude is much more desirable in adult life.

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تکنیک های تقویت Listening (بخش اول)

شنیدن متمرکز

وقتی تمرین Listening می کنید صداهای مختلفی می شنوید اما سعی کنید تمرکز خود را از دست ندهید. در فایل های صوتی از صداهای مختلفی مانند صدای افراد جوان، پیر، مرد و زن یا حتی لهجه های مختلف مثل استرالیایی، انگلیسی، آمریکایی، ژاپنی و غیره استفاده می شود. صدای موجود در پس زمینه نیز متفاوت است. ممکن است صدای فرودگاه، کافی شاپ، خیابان و یا سالن سخنرانی دانشگاه باشد. برای این صداهای انحرافی آماده باشید و اجازه ندهید که این صداها، حواس شما را پرت کنند.

صداهای مزاحم را نشنیده بگیرید و فقط به دنبال پاسخ ها باشید. وقتی در حال گوش کردن هستید، به دنبال توضیحات و جزئیاتی مثل تاریخ، مکان، شماره ی تلفن، ساعت های باز بودن مکان ها، سال، وسیله های حمل و نقل باشید. اگر آن ها را شنیدید اما نمی دانستید که پاسخ کدام سوال هستند، آن ها را در حاشیه ی برگه ی سوالات یادداشت کنید. بعداً فرصت خواهید داشت تا پاسخ های خود را بررسی کنید و به سراغ سوالاتی که نتوانسته بودید جواب بدهید بروید. ممکن است کلماتی که در حاشیه یادداشت کرده اید، پاسخ برخی از این سوال ها باشند.

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شنیدن متمرکز

وقتی تمرین Listening می کنید صداهای مختلفی می شنوید اما سعی کنید تمرکز خود را از دست ندهید. در فایل های صوتی از صداهای مختلفی مانند صدای افراد جوان، پیر، مرد و زن یا حتی لهجه های مختلف مثل استرالیایی، انگلیسی، آمریکایی، ژاپنی و غیره استفاده می شود. صدای موجود در پس زمینه نیز متفاوت است. ممکن است صدای فرودگاه، کافی شاپ، خیابان و یا سالن سخنرانی دانشگاه باشد. برای این صداهای انحرافی آماده باشید و اجازه ندهید که این صداها، حواس شما را پرت کنند.

صداهای مزاحم را نشنیده بگیرید و فقط به دنبال پاسخ ها باشید. وقتی در حال گوش کردن هستید، به دنبال توضیحات و جزئیاتی مثل تاریخ، مکان، شماره ی تلفن، ساعت های باز بودن مکان ها، سال، وسیله های حمل و نقل باشید. اگر آن ها را شنیدید اما نمی دانستید که پاسخ کدام سوال هستند، آن ها را در حاشیه ی برگه ی سوالات یادداشت کنید. بعداً فرصت خواهید داشت تا پاسخ های خود را بررسی کنید و به سراغ سوالاتی که نتوانسته بودید جواب بدهید بروید. ممکن است کلماتی که در حاشیه یادداشت کرده اید، پاسخ برخی از این سوال ها باشند.

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بازنویسی و ویرایش کردن در رایتینگ آیلتس

هنگام ویرایش کردن یک متن Writing برخود با یک بلوکه ی حجیم از نوشته ها بسیار ناامید کننده و مشکل است. چنین متنی می تواند یک Essay باشد که به نظر می رسد تنها از یک پاراگراف تشکیل شده است.

آیا واقعا قصد دانش آموز این بوده که در Writing خود تنها یک پاراگراف بنویسد؟ به احتمال زیاد خیر. اما دقت داشته باشید که اگر نقطه ی شروع و پایان یک پاراگراف واضح و مشخص نباشد، تشخیص آن برای Examiner غیر قابل ممکن است.

این که صرفا کمی با فاصله از ابتدا ی خط شروع کنید (Indent) به اندازه ی کافی مناسب نیست، چرا که در شرایط خاص امتحان دانش آموزان به اندازه ی کافی در این کار دقت نمی کنند و تنها سعی دارند که تا جای ممکن سریع تر بنویسند.

در نظر داشته باشید که اگر یک خط را میان پاراگراف های خود خالی نگذارید، ممکن است یکی از موارد زیر اتفاق بیفتد:

    برای قسمت Coherence and Cohesion نمره ی ۵ دریافت می کنید چرا که چیزی درباره ی دانش پاراگراف بندی خود نشان نداده اید.

    همچنین، نمره ی خود برای بخش Coherence را از دست می دهید به این دلیل که خواندن و فهمیدن یک Essay بدون پاراگراف بندی صحیح، کاری بسیار مشکل است.

    کار و زحمت Examiner بیش از حد معمول می شود و این اصلا ایده ی خوبی نیست!

شما می توانید با خالی گذاشتن یک یا دو خط بین پاراگراف هایتان به راحتی از این مشکلات و قبیل آن ها جلوگیری کنید. البته جا گذاشتن دو خط بنا به دلایلی که در بخش بعدی ذکر می کنیم بهتر است.

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چه گرامر و لغاتی حائز اهمیت و نمره بیار هستند؟

شاید شما هم در رایتینگ و اسپیکینگ دنبال فرصتی مناسب باشید تا از یک گرامر سخت و پیچیده استفاده کنید و یا لغت سختی را بکار بگیرید چون حتما جایی شنیده اید که این ساختارها و گرامرها و یا لغات اصطلاحا نمره بیار است. اما واقعیت این است که اگر تنوانید از این گرامرها و یا لغات بطور طبیعی و صحیح استفاده کنید، نتیجه معکوس خواهید گرفت و نمره از دست خواهید داد. پس توصیه میکنیم اگر از نحوه استفاده اصولی این گرامرها و لغات اطلاعات کافی ندارید، آنها را فراموش کنید و طوری بنویسید و یا صحبت کنید که به آن تسلط کافی دارید. برای اطلاع از نحوه صحیح استفاده از ساختارها و لغات حتما توصیه می کنیم از دیکشنری، اینترنت و کتابهای گرامر معتبر استفاده کنید و کاربرد صحیح را در جملات با مثال یاد بگیرید

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شاید شما هم در رایتینگ و اسپیکینگ دنبال فرصتی مناسب باشید تا از یک گرامر سخت و پیچیده استفاده کنید و یا لغت سختی را بکار بگیرید چون حتما جایی شنیده اید که این ساختارها و گرامرها و یا لغات اصطلاحا نمره بیار است. اما واقعیت این است که اگر تنوانید از این گرامرها و یا لغات بطور طبیعی و صحیح استفاده کنید، نتیجه معکوس خواهید گرفت و نمره از دست خواهید داد. پس توصیه میکنیم اگر از نحوه استفاده اصولی این گرامرها و لغات اطلاعات کافی ندارید، آنها را فراموش کنید و طوری بنویسید و یا صحبت کنید که به آن تسلط کافی دارید. برای اطلاع از نحوه صحیح استفاده از ساختارها و لغات حتما توصیه می کنیم از دیکشنری، اینترنت و کتابهای گرامر معتبر استفاده کنید و کاربرد صحیح را در جملات با مثال یاد بگیرید. - See more at: http://ielts-city.com/%da%86%d9%87-%da%af%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%b1-%d9%88-%d9%84%d8%ba%d8%a7%d8%aa%db%8c-%d8%ad%d8%a7%d8%a6%d8%b2-%d8%a7%d9%87%d9%85%db%8c%d8%aa-%d9%88-%d9%86%d9%85%d8%b1%d9%87-%d8%a8%db%8c%d8%a7%d8%b1/#sthash.N8UuniY6.dpuf