Getting the grade you need
In the IELTS Academic writing module, avoid using contractions. Contractions set a more informal tone to a piece of writing. It is fine to use contractions in the speaking module – in fact, not using contractions when speaking will make your English sound halting and a little forced.
The number of job applications hasn’t increased over the last ten years.
The number of job applications has not increased over the last ten years.
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This is when we try to avoid responsibilty by passing it on to someone else. Sometimes, we hope that someone else will take the blame for failure or for a poor decision.
He accepted responsibilty for the failure of the project and refused to pass the buck even though his manager had made the decisions that had led to the failure.
Remember that you won’t do yourself any favours if you simply throw these idioms into conversation during your IELTS interview. You must practice using them appropriately before the exam.
This is an intuitive feeling you get. It is usual when you are asked to make decisions but have no reasons for your decision. We often make these decisions in times of stress or under pressure.
I wasn’t sure which job to take but I went with my gut feeling and chose the job in London.
Remember that you won’t do yourself any favours if you simply throw these idioms into conversation during your IELTS interview. You must practice using them appropriately before the exam.
This is when we irritate someone or really annoy them.
His constant coughing drives me up the wall.
Remember that you won’t do yourself any favours if you simply throw these idioms into conversation during your IELTS interview. You must practice using them appropriately before the exam.
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