INTRODUCTIONHow to Use this Book 2
What is IELTS? 4
-An Overview 4
-The IELTS Academic Module Sub-tests 6
-Myths and Truths about IELTS 10
-Some Interesting World Wide Websites for Students and Teachers 14
101 HELPFUL HINTSHow to Succeed at IELTS/Using the Hints 16
IELTS Test-Basic Hints(1-15) 19
Listening Test Hints(16-36) 35
Reading Test Hints(37-58) 58
Writing Test Hints(59-82) 85
-A Basic Understanding 85
-Writing Task 1 99
-Cause and Effect＆Comparison and Contrast 110
-Writing Task 2 112
-Sentence Construction 126
Speaking Test Hints(83-101) 130
Notes 148
PRACTICE TESTSHow to Take the Practice Tests 152
-Practice Listening Test One 154
-Notes on Practice Listening Test One 159
-Practice Reading Test One 162
-Notes on Practice Reading Test One 174
-Practice Writing Test One 176
-Practice Speaking Test One 177
-Practice Listening Test Two 179
-Practice Reading Test Two 184
-Practice Writing Test Two 197
-Practice Speaking Test Two 198
-Practice Reading Test Three 200
-Practice Writing Test Three 212
-Practice Reading Test Four 213- 224
-Practice Writing Test Four 225
APPENDICESAppendix 1-Speaking Test Board Game 228
Appendix 2-Answer Keys and Notes 231
Appendix 3-Score Interpreter 255
Appendix 4-Model Answers to Writing Tests 256
Appendix 5-Answer Sheets 260
Appendix 6-Listening Test Tapescripts 266
Appendix 7-Translations for Reading Passages 281
Appendix 8-Glossary 296
INDEXIndex to 101 Helpful Hints 302