Pass 1
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🎧 IELTS Listening & Speaking Practice
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Five-Pass Listening Method
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Pass 2
English subtitles
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Pass 3
Shadowing
Repeat line by line and imitate pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and intonation.
Pass 4
Dictation
Pick a few key sentences and write what you hear to train form and structure.
Pass 5
Replay without subtitles
Listen again with no text support and notice what is now easier and clearer.
After Training
Share and retell
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📝 IELTS Speaking Dialogue Transcript
Teacher: Good morning. Thanks for coming in to chat about the new life skills club.
Parent: Good morning. I heard about it from the newsletter. My son seems interested.
Teacher: Great. We meet on Thursday afternoons from three to four thirty.
Parent: I thought it was on Wednesday. That was in a note I saw.
Teacher: No, it's definitely Thursday. We teach simple cooking, basic hygiene and practical crafts.
Parent: You mentioned snacks. What do they usually have?
Teacher: Healthy snacks. Often celery sticks with hummus. Celery is crunchy and cheap.
Teacher: We also use celery in a little science demo to show how colour moves up plants.
Parent: That sounds fun. My wife worries about small cuts and nail care.
Teacher: We cover that too. We teach children not to pick at their cuticles.
Teacher: Instead, we suggest keeping hands clean and the cuticles moisturized after washing.
Parent: Good. About prices — is there a fee?
Teacher: Yes. The term price is £45 per child.
Parent: I thought it was only £25 when I read the flyer. That surprised me.
Teacher: Sorry for any confusion. There is also a small materials charge of £5 per month for supplies.
Teacher: So to recap: Thursday, simple cooking with celery snacks, hygiene including cuticles, and the stated prices.
Parent: Thanks. That helps. We'll sign him up if the schedule and prices fit.
📝 📚 IELTS Practice Questions
1
On which day does the life skills club meet?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
The teacher explicitly says they meet on Thursday. Wednesday is a misleading detail mentioned by the parent. Friday and Monday are not mentioned.
2
Which vegetable do the children often have as a snack?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation:
The teacher says children often have celery sticks with hummus. Carrot, lettuce and cucumber are plausible snacks but are not mentioned in the passage.
3
How much is the term fee for the club?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
The teacher states the term price is £45. £25 is the amount the parent mistakenly recalls from a flyer. £5 is the monthly materials charge. £60 is not mentioned.
4
Why does the teacher use celery in an activity?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
The teacher explains they use celery in a science demo to show how colour moves up plants. Testing taste, making soup, or expense are not given as reasons. Option D is also contradicted by the teacher who said celery is cheap.
5
What can be inferred about the parent's main concern?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation:
After hearing the fee, the parent expresses surprise and questions the price, implying concern about cost. Although he earlier mentions a day confusion, his stronger reaction in the conversation focuses on the price. Nail polish and travel distance are not discussed.
6
What is the meaning of 'hygiene' as used in the passage?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
Hygiene refers to cleanliness and health practices; the teacher links it to hand care and cuticles. It is not a cooking method, craft, or financial term.
7
What specific advice does the teacher give about cuticles?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
The teacher explicitly advises not to pick at cuticles and to keep them moisturized. Painting weekly, trimming with scissors, or daily salt soaks are not mentioned and could be unsafe or impractical.
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