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Cambridge University Press978-0-521-53298-3 – Step Up to IELTSVanessa Jakeman and Clare McDowellFrontmatterMore informationSTEP UP TOIELTSVANESSA JAKEMAN and CLARE McDOWELLSelf-Study Student’s Book© in this web service Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.org

Cambridge University Press978-0-521-53298-3 – Step Up to IELTSVanessa Jakeman and Clare McDowellFrontmatterMore informationCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESSCambridge, New York, Melbourne, Madrid, Cape Town,Singapore, São Paulo, Delhi, Mexico CityCambridge University PressThe Edinburgh Building, Cambridge CB2 8RU, UKwww.cambridge.orgInformation on this title: www.cambridge.org/9780521532983© Cambridge University Press 2004This publication is in copyright. Subject to statutory exceptionand to the provisions of relevant collective licensing agreements,no reproduction of any part may take place without the writtenpermission of Cambridge University Press.First published 200413th printing 2013Printed in Dubai by Oriental PressA catalogue record for this publication is available from the British LibraryISBN 978-0-521-53298-3 Self-study Student’s BookISBN 978-0-521-53297-6 Student’s BookISBN 978-0-521-53299-0 Personal Study BookISBN 978-0-521-53300-3 Personal Study Book with answersISBN 978-0-521-53301-0 Teacher’s BookISBN 978-0-521-53303-4 Audio cassettes (2)ISBN 978-0-521-54470-2 Audio CDs (2)ISBN 978-0-521-53302-7 Self-study PackCambridge University Press has no responsibility for the persistence oraccuracy of URLs for external or third-party internet websites referred to inthis publication, and does not guarantee that any content on such websites is,or will remain, accurate or appropriate. Information regarding prices, traveltimetables and other factual information given in this work is correct atthe time of first printing but Cambridge University Press does not guaranteethe accuracy of such information thereafter.Cover design by Tim ElcockProduced by Kamae Design, Oxford© in this web service Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.org

Cambridge University Press978-0-521-53298-3 – Step Up to IELTSVanessa Jakeman and Clare McDowellFrontmatterMore informationWho is Step Up to IELTS for?Step Up to IELTS has been written with twogroups of students in mind. On the one hand, it isa short IELTS preparation course for use in theclassroom with intermediate to upper-intermediatelevel students requiring a Band 5 to Band 6 in theTest. On the other hand, it could also be used bymore advanced level students requiring fastfamiliarisation with the exam, as it covers all partsof the exam and presents authentic exam-leveltasks. It is also just as useful for students studyingon their own, who want to increase their languagecompetence and IELTS test-taking strategies.If you are studying alone we strongly recommendthat you try and find a study partner with whomyou can practise the Speaking material and someof the other partner activities, marked with thesymbol in the book.In addition to the core text, there is also aPersonal Study Book, which providessupplementary exercises for extra class practice orhomework. Together these form a comprehensivecourse, designed to lead you from a pre-IELTSlevel up to the realistic level of the Test.How will Step Up to IELTS help me preparefor the Test?Step Up to IELTS is highly focused on the IELTSTest – every activity is relevant to the Test anddesigned to help you with a specific aspect of thetest. We recommend that you work your waysystematically through the book to make the mostof its progressive structure. If you want to varythis, however, you will find a comprehensive Mapof the Book outlining the content of each unit, toallow you to select material as required.An overview of the IELTS Test is given on page 141.Special features of Step Up to IELTS are:• The 16 units cover a range of topics thatcommonly occur in the IELTS Test so that youcan build vocabulary and ideas related to these.The Useful words and Useful expressions boxesthat appear throughout also help you with this.• Practice is given in the range of IELTSquestion types and tasks that can be found ineach of the modules: Listening, Reading,Writing, Speaking.• General Training Reading and Writingmodules are covered in addition to theAcademic modules.•A unique feature of the book is the Step Upactivity in each unit, which gives you a step-bystepapproach to IELTS question-types andtasks in each section of each module of theTest. These build test skills gradually, withshorter, lower level achievable test-type tasksfor practice, leading to more challenging tasksat the authentic test level.• Language check pages revise useful points ofgrammar. Grammar boxes throughout the bookalso focus on key language points.• Reading pages encourage you to analyse thetexts and understand the skills that are beingtested and this will help you approach thequestions in the Test more effectively. All thetask types covered in the book relate to boththe Academic and General Training modules.• Listening and Writing pages build yourcompetence in the specific skills required inthese areas.• Speaking pages cover all aspects of theinterview, with ideas on how to approach theexaminer’s questions.•You will find numerous Test tips on how toavoid losing marks through inaccuracies orfailing to answer the questions correctly. TheTest tips also offer advice on how to maximiseyour band score.• The Test practice sections at the end of eachunit are authentic IELTS-type test papers.They can be used to form a complete sampletest.• The Personal Study Book provides extravocabulary, grammar and writing practice andmakes an ideal supplementary text.• The With Answers edition of the Student’sBook includes a full key to all questions,including the IELTS Test Practice at the endof each unit, and there is a recording script forthe listening sections, with the answersunderlined. Sample Band 9 answers areprovided for the WritingTasks, as models of howto tackle thesequestions, but wewould emphasisethat these are onlysamples, and manyother answerswould be possible.✓ RememberWhen you enrol, you must decidewhether to sit the Academic or theGeneral Training version of thetest. You cannot sit both at thesame time. The two versions donot carry the same weight.Check the IELTS Handbookfor details.INTRODUCTION© in this web service Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.org

Cambridge University Press978-0-521-53298-3 – Step Up to IELTSVanessa Jakeman and Clare McDowellFrontmatterMore informationMAP OF THE BOOKUNIT1UNIT2UNIT3UNIT4UNIT5UNIT6UNIT7UNIT8Topic Listening Reading WritingTake a breakWorking out the topicIntroduction to skimming and scanning Introduction and tone of lettersShort-answer questionsSalutations and endings of lettersOpening and closing lettersWhat’s on the menu?On the roadAll at seaCome rain or shineValue for moneyIgnorance is blissFit as a fiddleWorking out the situationShort-answer questionsUnderstanding descriptionStep up to IELTS Section 1 Form fillingUnderstanding opinions and reasonsNote completionIdentifying trendsMultiple-choice graphsListening for specific informationStep up to IELTS Section 2Skimming and scanning short extractsStep up to IELTS Short-answer questionsand multiple matchingGetting the gistStep up to IELTS Summary completionSkimming for main ideasStep up to IELTS Sentence completionFollowing a sequence of eventsStep up to IELTS Flow chart / notecompletionStep up to IELTS Paragraph headingsDescribing a process or diagramOrganising the information into paragraphsAnalysing chartsDescribing diagrams and picturesWriting a paragraphDescribing tablesUsing comparatives to describe trends andhighlight detailsStep up to IELTS General Training Task 1Trends and verb tensesDescribing a bar chart using the correcttense / verb formStep up to IELTS Academic Task 1Describing a bar chartForming ideasBrainstorming opposing ideasWriting paragraphsDescribing the data using nounphrasesUNIT9UNIT10UNIT11UNIT12UNIT13The driving forceThe silver screenThe written wordDown to EarthSafe as housesReading aheadListening and note takingStep up to IELTS Section 3Short-answer questionsSelecting words from a listMatchingStep up to IELTS Section 4Note completionPicture multiple-choice questionsRecognising the structure of a passageStep up to IELTS True / False / Not GivenSummary with boxDealing with longer passagesStep up to IELTS Picking from a listTrue / False / Not GivenGlobal multiple choiceIdentifying main and supporting ideas inparagraphsMultiple-choice questionsComparing dataDescribing bar chartsHighlighting significant featuresParagraph buildingBalancing your viewsAnalysing the questionStep up to IELTS Academic andGeneral Training Writing Task 24UNIT14UNIT15UNIT16On the face of itAs far as I can seeMother tongueRecognising feelings and identifyingviewsDealing with research-based textsSummaryStep up to IELTS Matching people tostatementsFollowing the writer’s argumentStep up to IELTS Locating information inparagraphsUnderstanding the writer’s viewsStep up to IELTS Yes / No / Not GivenReferring backChecking an answerTask 2: For and againstOrganising your answerWriting a complete answer© in this web service Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.org

Cambridge University Press978-0-521-53298-3 – Step Up to IELTSVanessa Jakeman and Clare McDowellFrontmatterMore informationSpeaking Language / Grammar IELTS Test practiceIntroducing yourselfTalking about your hobbies and interestsStep up to IELTS Speaking Part 1Expressing likes and dislikesUsing facial expression, intonation and word stressGiving a full answerExpressing preferencesExpressing feeling – word and syllable stressAgreeing and disagreeinggo and playAdverbs and expressions of frequency-ing and -ed adjectivesreally, so, verytoo + for / toso / such … thatPast continuous for change of plansUse of the passiveComparative and superlative adjectiveswhile, whereas, on the other handJoining different ideasTenses for Writing Task 1READING General Training Section 1Short-answer questionsMatching information to paragraphsREADING Academic Section 1Sentence completionMultiple-choice questionsShort-answer questionsLISTENING Section 1Table and note completionWRITING Academic Task 1Describing a diagramWRITING General Training Task 1WRITING Academic Task 1Describing a graph and pie chartMAP OF THE BOOKPronunciation check: -ed endingsTalking for one minuteStep up to IELTS Speaking Part 2Expanding your answer – giving reasonsPart 1 reviewExpressing and justifying viewsPart 2 reviewStep up to IELTS Speaking Part 3Narration and past tensesused to + infinitivewill / would (conditionals 1 and 2)can / couldNoun phrasesLinkers so, because, because of, as, sinceSuperlative formsLinkers also, as well, too, however, similarlyTense revisionSimple past, present perfect and present perfectcontinuousas long as / provided thatAdverb formation and useREADING General Training Section 2Sentence completionParagraph headingsREADING Academic Section 2Paragraph headingsSummaryShort-answer questionsLISTENING Section 2Note and table completionWRITING General Training Task 2(This is also a suitable practice for AcademicWriting.)SPEAKING TestDiscussing abstract topicsPronunciation check: / pr / and / v /Comparing and contrastingSupporting a viewPronunciation check: contractionsExpressing feelings and opinionsstop + -ingstop / prevent from + -ingshould / ought toLISTENING Section 3ListingTable completionShort-answer questionsWRITING Academic Task 2(This is also a suitable practice for GeneralTraining Writing.)SPEAKING TestTalking about the futurePredicting and speculatingPronunciation check: word stressLanguage quizExpressing certainty or doubtIndirect statementsthis / these + nounsuch (a/an) + nounIndirect statements with if and whetherLISTENING Section 4Labelling a diagramNote and diagram completionREADING Academic Section 3Yes / No / Not GivenClassification Multiple-choice© in this web service Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.org