16 points from IELTS (8/5/2010)

[ptv7425]

I got my results today (GT test was on 8/5/2010), L=9.0 R=9.0 W=7.0 S=8.0, overall=8.5. I needed 10 points to reach 67, glad to have those extra points.

Some tips

* Practice a lot, I used Cambridge IELTS 5, 6 & 7 for about 2 or 3 weeks (all are available free in these forums and on Google). Always time the practice tests just like the actual one
* The academic reading and writing is much tougher than the GT ones, especially the reading test, academic reading has three long sections to be completed in one hour. GT reading is much simpler, keep this in mind if you are planning to appear for academic because of lack of dates for GT. If you need 14 or 16 points you are better off taking the GT than the academic test
* If you are new to British accent, listen to the tapes over and over till you can follow everything word for word

Thanks to all for sharing their experiences and tips. All the best!

 

[Suruchi]

Congrats... I also got my result today

L - 8
R- 7.5
W - 7.5
S - 7

Overall - 7.5

I guess i also score complete 16 points.

 

[prsh_patel]

congrats fellows...below are my score

L - 7
R- 7
W - 6
S - 7.5

Overall - 7

 

[shantiseema]

Hi ptv7425

Could you please post the link of Cambridge-IELTS-5/6/7 material.I tried to search but didn't get it. I am planning to take the test on June 5th and practicing for last 15 days. IN the listening test do I need to put the exact word as sometime when I am practicing I am missing the "S" in the plural words or "the" before the word, is it going to make the answer incorrect ?

Please help in getting the material asap.

Thanks

 

[ptv7425]

Please google "cambridge IELTS 6 download", you will find a number of links.

You will get the IELTS 7 book and CDs when you register for the test (thru british council).

For listening please read the instructions carefully, if it says "write one word and/or number", use only one word. For example if the answer is "5 mintues", you cannot write "five minutes" and here the "s" at the end is also needed. For answers involving time or distance include the unit like 10.30 a.m. or 2 km and so on. "the" preceding some answers may be optional like "the supervisor" or "supervisor" should both be ok. Again read the instructions, if you are allowed only one word do not write "the supervisor"

Good Luck!

 

[shantiseema]

Thanks a lot ptv7425

 

[visaexpert]

Congratulation to all for getting good result.

Can you please copy all the link to get IELTS materials?

Thanks in advance...

 

[gauravbt]

Got my result today for the Exam held on May 8,2010 in Newark,New Jersey

Overall 7.5 - L 7 ,R-7,W-7.5,S-7.5
Points 14 for Canada Assessment

I am disappointed with the Speaking and Reading scores ,expected 8.5 or 9

 

[spprivate]

This is my score
Listening 8.5
Reading 9.0
Writting 7.5
Speaking 7.5

Over all Band Score 8.
Even I expected good scores in speaking and writing but I guess I spoke too fast .

 

[omm]

link I foud is nice material too from Cmbridge http://forum.4shared.com/viewtopic.php?t=7738
OMM

 

[Mike0810]

HEy guys.You all did a great job. I just wanted to know your experience in taking the test.
Do you have any complaints or problems in IELTS itself?
Im doing a research for my master so please help me I badly needed your help.
You can email me at ielts888@gmail.com.
Thank you so much.
best regard,
mike