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Describe an important tree/plant in your country.  Tulsi   IELTS cue card   You should say: what it is? Where it is found? what it looks like? and explain its benefits. India is agricultural country and millions of species of trees and plants are available in my country. But here I would like to talk about the most important plant that is known to everyone and is highly significant.  The plant is none other than a Holy Indian Basil which is also called " Tulsi ". The Tulsi plant is regarded as the holiest among all the plants in India. It is specially sacred in the worship of god Vishnu, Krishna and other related Vaishnava deities. This green leafy plant is also known as Ocimum tenuiflorum and Ocimum sanctum L. Tulsi plant is o ne of the most common plants found in India .  It is easily found in each and every home of Hindu people.  Mostly people grow it in front of their main door or if people are living in appartment, they grow it in pots in their balcon...

How to prepare for the IELTS test at home? The International English Language Testing System ( IELTS) is the world's most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and  global migration . IELTS measures the English proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as the first  language. There is band scale which identify levels of proficiency, from non-user / band 1  to expert / band 9. IELTS is available in two types: Academic   IELTS - for those people who are applying for higher education or professional registration. General Training IELTS - for those who want to migrate to countries like Australia, Canada, UK, and USA. So, your first step is to know which IELTS are you going for, IELTS academic or IELTS general training? How many bands you need for that? Your preparation depends on your band requirements. is it possible to prepare for ielts at home? I would suggest you one thing that no matter how good you are at Engl...

IELTS Reading Tips Multiple Choice Questions  Here are some IELTS Reading Tips and Strategies for answering Multiple Choice Question successfully. First of all read the questions carefully. Do not look at the options given in the answers. Then skim the text to understand the general meaning of it. You have to identify and underline any keywords in the question and try to think about any synonyms that might appear in the text. After that read the choices and underline any keywords. Think about the difference in meaning between the choices. Read that part of the passage which contain the answer with the help of synonyms and keywords. Read the given passage very carefully, and try to think about the difference in meanings. Think about the option which is correct. Predict the correct answer and cross out the wrong one. Go back and read the question again and tick mark your final answer. You will reach to the correct answer . And double check the answers at the end of the test...

Should I use a pen or a pencil in the IELTS Exam? It is one of the most commonly asked question from IELTS students whether they should use a pen or a pencil in their IELTS test. Specially, new test taker students always have this question in their mind that Will they lose marks if they use a pen? Is it okay using a pen in the IELTS test? It will not make difference to your score or the marking criteria. The most important thing is your hand writing, it should be clear and easy to read.  You can use either a pencil or pen in the IELTS Writing Task 1 or Task 2 . It is highly recommended to use a pencil for the Listening test   and Reading test . Do not use a pen for these modules. Answers of  Listening   and   Reading sections are checked through the computer scanner and therefore, it is compulsory to write answers with a pencil for these two sections so that computers could clearly scan your answer. Moreover, mistakes to your answer could be erased and rewrite...

  What is the IELTS Exam?   International English Language Testing System (IELTS ) is the world’s most standardised English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration.  There are two types of IELTS exams, one is General training and second is Academic. The general test is for those who want to settle in another country. The academic test is for those who want to go to other countries for their higher studies. IELTS test is divided into four sections, which are Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. What is a Good IELTS Score?  The score obtained in the general test is called general band score and in the same way, the score obtained in the academic test is known as IELTS academic band score. Reading and Writing  modules are   different for both the Academic  and  General training. IELTS scores are counted on a scale from band 1 to 9. IELTS is candidate's language skills test, therefore, there is no such a good...

IELTS VOCABULARY  Advertisement A list of important vocabulary r elated to the Advertisement. ➜ Ad – advertisement. ➜ Agency – a company specialising in producing and placing advertisements for clients. ➜ Brand – a comprehensive representation of a company with a particular product.  ➜ Banner – an elongated poster used to promote a product. ➜ Billboard – large, outdoor posters that advertise products. ➜ Campaign – to organise a series of activities or plan of actions to try to achieve something. ➜ Copy – the text used in promotional or marketing pieces. ➜ Client-base – a specific type of people that regularly buy a company’s product.  ➜ Commercial – paid advertisement on radio and TV. ➜ Coupon – a small electronic or paper promotion. ➜ Endorsement – when someone famous uses their own image to help to promote a particular product or service. ➜ Hoarding – signboard or poster. ➜ Jingle – a short song or melody that helps sell a product through visual or audio m...

*** VOCABULARY FOR IELTS WRITING TASK 1 : ACADEMIC ⏩  IELTS VOCABULARY -  MAP ➜ Demolished   The industrial estate was developed and demolished into a sports ground by the local community. ➜ Knocked-down   The small shops were knocked-down and replaced with a skyscraper. ➜ Flattened   The factory in the city was flattened and relocated to the south of the city. ➜ Replaced with   The old warehouses were replaced with new shopping centres. ➜ Renovated   The historical buildings were completely renovated. ➜ Built    A new factory was built south of the residential area. ➜ Constructed   A harbour was constructed at the edge of the river. ➜ Reconstructed    The college was completely reconstructed after the passing of the hurricane. ➜ Developed into   The industrial estate was demolished and developed into a sports ground by the local government. ➜ Extended   The school was extended by adding 3 more buildings. ➜ Expand...

100 Basic Words for IELTS Speaking Test. 1.  abstemious The saints here have willingly chosen this abstemious life.  2. amazing she makes the most amazing cup cakes.  3. absurd Gym shorts looked absurd on such a tall girl. 4. annoyed Kaylie was annoyed with him.  5. avid He was avid for information about the murder inquiry.  6. adventurous They wanted more adventurous meals.  7. ambitious The scope of the book is very ambitious. 8. agitated There's no point getting agitated.  9.  assertive Patients should be more assertive with their doctors.  10. applicable The rules are applicable to all faculty students. 11. brilliant You are a brilliant young mathematician.  12. boldly We will give our support as long as you fight boldly against corruption.  13. canny The canny shoppers came early for a bargain.  14. cautious The plan received a cautious welcome.  15. competent He spoke quite competent French. 16. cosmopolitan Her know...

"A Vs An" This information will give you some tips to help you use articles like a native speaker. Here, I introduce A vs AN and teach you how to choose between the these two. ➜  The article A is used before singular, countable nouns which begin with consonant sounds. Examples : She is a teacher. He doesn't own a bike. I saw a tiger at the zoo. ➜  The article AN is used before singular, countable nouns which begin with vowel sounds (a,e,i,o,u). Examples : She is an actress. He didn't get an invitation. I saw an elephant at the zoo. ❗️ Remember that A / AN  means  "a single" or "one".  You cannot use A /AN  with plural nouns. Examples : I saw a tigers in London National Park.  Incorrect I saw tigers in London National Park.  Correct ➜  If there is an adjective or an adverb - adjective combination before the noun, A/AN  should agree with the first sound in the adjective or the adverb-adjective combination. Examples : She is an excellent...

Spend 40 minutes on this writing task 2. Write about the following topic :    ➤ Do you agree that the advantages of cars bring outweigh the disadvantages? Answer : Using cars is becoming more common in recent years. Although I think it does have few obvious detrimental consequences, I believe that the car's advantages can outweigh its disadvantages. On the one hand, ownership of cars has a significant impact on the environment. The first reason is that the increasing rate in travelling by car can lead to pollution, traffic jams and increase in road accidents. Secondly, our dependence on cars can decrease activities, such as walking and cycling. People may have likely to carry higher health risks such as obesity and heart attacks. On the other hand, there are many reasons why people prefer cars. First of all, it provides freedom of movement to the people. The ease of transport that a car brings is as important / prominent as any other form of vehicles. For example, you can go f...