IELTS Reading - Preparation Tips – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.So in this video I'm going to give you a few really effective tips for how to prepare for the IELTS reading test
2.And my first tip is to read something in English even if it's only for 20 minutes a day
3.Try and to read something at least
4.It will get your brain thinking in English as it reads in English
5.You can read articles from or from news websites on topics that interest you and it's also a good idea to read about topics that come up in the IELTS test, such as health, education and the environment, and this will help you build your confidence when reading and it will also help you grow your vocabulary
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B1)
magazines
A2A non-academic periodical publication, generally consisting of sheets of paper folded in half and stapled at the fold.
Example:
"magazines or from news websites on topics"
regularly
A2With constant frequency or pattern.
Example:
"topics that come up regularly in the"
adventure
A2The encountering of risks; a bold undertaking, in which dangers are likely to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; a daring feat.
Example:
"adventure. So it's really important to"
sometimes
A2Former; sometime.
Example:
"sometimes it has a quiz as well. And the"
geography
B2A description of the earth: a treatise or textbook on geography; an atlas or gazetteer.
Example:
"a website of course about geography"
understanding
B1To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.
Example:
"understanding of what to do in the tests"
recommend
A2To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.
Example:
"recommend you try to find some good"
features
A2One's structure or make-up: form, shape, bodily proportions.
Example:
"News Magazine. It features lots of topical"
topical
B2A topical anaesthetic.
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"News Magazine. It features lots of topical"
everyday
A2(rare) the ordinary or routine day or occasion
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"everyday in English even if it's"
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| magazines | A2 | A non-academic periodical publication, generally consisting of sheets of paper folded in half and stapled at the fold. |
| regularly | A2 | With constant frequency or pattern. |
| adventure | A2 | The encountering of risks; a bold undertaking, in which dangers are likely to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; a daring feat. |
| sometimes | A2 | Former; sometime. |
| geography | B2 | A description of the earth: a treatise or textbook on geography; an atlas or gazetteer. |
| understanding | B1 | To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of. |
| recommend | A2 | To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice. |
| features | A2 | One's structure or make-up: form, shape, bodily proportions. |
| topical | B2 | A topical anaesthetic. |
| everyday | A2 | (rare) the ordinary or routine day or occasion |
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