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Something that you dislike at first, but that you start to like after you have tried it a few times.
Answer: An acquired taste
3.
When we say this we mean that someone/something is so well known that everyone knows who or what they are.
Answer: Need no introduction
4.
An excited or angry discussion.
Answer: Heated debate
5.
A piece of hard work that you do because you enjoy it and not because you will receive money or praise for it..
Answer: A labour of love
6.
Able to act or respond quickly.
Answer: Quick on the trigger
7.
An example that shows what you are saying is true or helps to explain why you are saying it
Answer: A case in point
8.
This means to be in a difficult situation.
Answer: In a bind
9.
Destroy something or make it useless.
Answer: Reduce to ashes
10.
Used to indicate that something has extreme, important, or serious consequences.
Answer: Grave implications
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,CHECK YOUR ENGLISH VOCABULARY
FOR
IELTS
by
Rawdon Wyatt
Bloomsbury Information
An imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
, About this workbook
Introduction
This workbook has been written for students who are planning to sit either the
Academic or General Training modules of the IELTS examination. It covers
some of the main vocabulary areas that you will need for, or come across in,
the Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking sections of the exam.
We hope that you find the exercises in this book useful, and that the vocabulary
you acquire will help you to achieve the grade you want in the IELTS.
Good luck!
Structure of the book
Each vocabulary area is presented in the form of a self-contained module with
task-based activities which present each vocabulary item in context.
• Pages 1 – 57 focus on general vocabulary items. Some of these are relevant
to specific tasks or questions in the IELTS examination (for example,
describing how something works, talking about changes shown in a graph
or table, saying where things are and following directions).
• Pages 58 – 104 focus on topic-specific vocabulary areas which may be
required in the examination (for example, education, architecture, family
matters and science and technology). Each module consists of three tasks:
the first two present vocabulary items in context, each with a practice or
recognition exercise, and the third gives you the opportunity to review the
vocabulary in a gap-fill exercise.
• Pages 105 – 119 contain some productive practice exercises which will
give you the opportunity to practise using your vocabulary in some IELTS-
style speaking and writing tasks. These tasks are followed by some sample
answers. Note that these sample answers are there only to give you some
guidance as to how the tasks might be answered. There are no ‘right’ or
‘wrong’ answers.
,• Pages 120 – 139 contain a comprehensive key so you can check your
answers. The answer key also gives additional information about specific
vocabulary items or general vocabulary areas, as well as other useful
words or phrases.
Using the workbook
You should not work through the book mechanically from beginning to end. It is
better to choose areas that you are unfamiliar with, or areas that you feel are of
specific interest or importance to yourself.
Recording, reviewing and extending your vocabulary
Remember that you should keep a record of new words, phrases and
expressions that you acquire, and review these on a regular basis so that they
become part of your active vocabulary. Also remember that there are other
ways of acquiring new vocabulary. For example, you should read as much as
possible from a variety of authentic reading materials (books, newspapers,
magazines, web-based articles, etc.).
Using an English dictionary
To help you develop your vocabulary more effectively, you should use a good
monolingual English dictionary. This should clearly explain what the words
mean, show you how they are pronounced, show you their various forms where
relevant (e.g., what the noun form of an adjective is), tell you which words or
phrases they collocate with, and give sample sentences to show you how the
words are used. We particularly recommend the Macmillan English
Dictionary for Advanced Learners (ISBN 978-1405026284). A free on-line
version of this can also be found at www.macmillandictionary.com.
The International English Language Testing System
(IELTS)
The IELTS is administered by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations
Syndicate (UCLES), the British Council and IDP Education Australia. For
further information, visit www.ucles.org.uk. Note that this book is not
endorsed by any of these organisations.
,Contents
General vocabulary
Addition, equation and conclusion
Around the world
Changes 1
Changes 2
Condition
Confusing words & false friends 1
Confusing words & false friends 2
Context & meaning 1
Context & meaning 2
Context & meaning 3
Contrast and comparison
Emphasis & misunderstanding
Focusing attention
Generalisations & specifics
Groups
How something works
Joining or becoming part of something bigger
Likes & dislikes
Location & direction
Modified words
Objects & actions
Obligation & option
Topic-specific vocabulary
Architecture
The arts
Business & industry
Children & the family
Crime & the law
Education
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