Map of the units 4
Introduction 6
IELTS Academic Module:content and overview 7
1 Getting higher qualifications 8
2 Colour my world 18
Vocabulary and grammar review Units 1 and 2 28
3 A healthy life 30
4 Art and the artist 40
Vocabulary and grammar review Units 3 and 4 50
5 Stepping back in time 52
6 IT society 62
Vocabulary and grammar review Units 5 and 6 72
7 Our relationship with nature 74
8 Across the universe 84
Vocabulary and grammar review Units 7 and 8 94
Additional material 96
Speaking reference 97
Writing reference 102
Language reference 112
Word lists 124
IELTS practice test 132
Recording scripts 149
Answer key 165
Acknowledgements 188