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Verbs Followed by Gerunds

Verbs Followed by Gerunds

Verbs Followed by Gerunds admit He admitted cheating on the test. advise The doctor generally advised drinking low-fat milk. allow Ireland doesn’t allow smoking in bars. anticipate I anticipated arriving late. appreciate I appreciated her helping me. avoid He...
Reading Passage

Reading Passage

Hidden history; the beetle’s secret cycle of life The deathwatch beetle is thought of as the devil’s pest in churches and old houses, but in natural habitats it infests a wide range of decaying hardwoods. It has been found in hornbeam, sweet chestnut, hawthorn,...
PART 3: IELTS Speaking (Sample Answer)

PART 3: IELTS Speaking (Sample Answer)

First we’ll talk about global environmental problems Tell me about some of the environmental problems that are affecting countries these days? Well, there are a lot at the moment. Although it has not been proven for sure, there is a great deal of consensus about...
Functional languages of IELTS Speaking Test

Functional languages of IELTS Speaking Test

Talking about personal experiences In Part 1 of the Speaking test, you will have the chance to talk about yourself, where you live, what you do and a range of familiar topics. In addition, in Part 2 of the Speaking test you will be asked to talk for 1 to 2 minutes on...
IELTS Speaking Topics Part 2 – Cue Cards

IELTS Speaking Topics Part 2 – Cue Cards

A Person You Know Describe an old person that you know. You should say: What your relationship is to this person How often you see them What people think about this person Explain why you like them.   Describe a child that you know and like a lot. You should say:...