#GuessTheIDIOM
CEFR level: C1 (Advanced)
Definition: a further difficulty or annoyance, typically minor in itself, but coming on top of a series of difficulties, that makes the situation unbearable.
CALD definition: the last in a series of unpleasant events that finally makes you feel that you cannot continue to accept a bad situation
Example: “I was already working late every day this week, but having to come in on the weekend was _ _ _ ; I’m going to look for a new job.”
P.S. this idiom is part of a longer phrase
CEFR level: C1 (Advanced)
Definition: a further difficulty or annoyance, typically minor in itself, but coming on top of a series of difficulties, that makes the situation unbearable.
CALD definition: the last in a series of unpleasant events that finally makes you feel that you cannot continue to accept a bad situation
Example: “I was already working late every day this week, but having to come in on the weekend was _ _ _ ; I’m going to look for a new job.”
Feb 21 “Funding Art”-2.pdf
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#FebruaryChallenge
Day 21: Who should support Arts?
The article is from 1988, yet its arguments remain highly relevant today.
#WritingQuestions
Many people think governments should fund art, while others believe that artists should be responsible for funding their work.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Day 21: Who should support Arts?
The article is from 1988, yet its arguments remain highly relevant today.
#WritingQuestions
Many people think governments should fund art, while others believe that artists should be responsible for funding their work.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Since we are learning about funding art, here is a useful video that I want you to look at after you are done with the article.
https://youtu.be/RYIZFCIEYVs?si=wWQGki57YXAqtL8q
https://youtu.be/RYIZFCIEYVs?si=wWQGki57YXAqtL8q
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Why Does the Government Pay for Art?
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Is art a public good? Why is the government even…
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Is art a public good? Why is the government even…
Feb 23 'Self-driving cars'.pdf
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#FebruaryChallenge
Day 23 'Autonomous cars'
An autonomous car is a vehicle capable of sensing its environment and operating without human involvement. A human passenger is not required to take control of the vehicle at any time, nor is a human passenger required to be present in the vehicle at all. An autonomous car can go anywhere a traditional car goes and do everything an experienced human driver does.
#WritingQuestion
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers.
Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Day 23 'Autonomous cars'
An autonomous car is a vehicle capable of sensing its environment and operating without human involvement. A human passenger is not required to take control of the vehicle at any time, nor is a human passenger required to be present in the vehicle at all. An autonomous car can go anywhere a traditional car goes and do everything an experienced human driver does.
#WritingQuestion
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers.
Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Here is an older but informative video on pros and cons of self-driving cars.
https://youtu.be/9RAFgKcY4uA?si=o2qTdHkKfY5N76g0
https://youtu.be/9RAFgKcY4uA?si=o2qTdHkKfY5N76g0
YouTube
Self-Driving Cars: 7 Pros and 7 Cons
What are the advantages and disadvantages of self-driving cars? Can autonomous cars completely replace conventional ones in the future? Experts think that self-driving cars will be more reliable than a human driver, and the number of accidents will reduce…
IELTS Deep Dive: Uncommon Topics Mastery
Week 3 Recap
Day 15: Jobs and Gender
Day 16: Universal Healthcare
Day 17: MD or WebMD?
Day 18: Euthanasia
Day 19: Meritocracy
Day 20: Overprotective Parents
Day 21: Who should fund arts?
Week 3 Recap
Day 15: Jobs and Gender
Day 16: Universal Healthcare
Day 17: MD or WebMD?
Day 18: Euthanasia
Day 19: Meritocracy
Day 20: Overprotective Parents
Day 21: Who should fund arts?
Feb 24 ‘Is Plastic Fantastic?’.pdf
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#FebruaryChallenge
Day 24: Plastic Fantastic
"Plastic is an amazing substance, an amazing invention," Ian Jamie, managing director of Coventry-based manufacturer Staeger Clear Packaging, told the BBC. "It's lightweight, it's tough, transparent, waterproof."
#WritingQuestions
In many countries, plastic containers have become more common than ever and are used by Food and Drink companies.
Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Day 24: Plastic Fantastic
"Plastic is an amazing substance, an amazing invention," Ian Jamie, managing director of Coventry-based manufacturer Staeger Clear Packaging, told the BBC. "It's lightweight, it's tough, transparent, waterproof."
#WritingQuestions
In many countries, plastic containers have become more common than ever and are used by Food and Drink companies.
Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
#Recommendation
For #Netflix users, I highly recommend checking out History 101. There’s a particularly informative episode on plastic that highlights some of its lesser-known benefits.
When I was teaching an IELTS expert group, I used to start each lesson by playing an episode of History 101 to spark a discussion.
For #Netflix users, I highly recommend checking out History 101. There’s a particularly informative episode on plastic that highlights some of its lesser-known benefits.
When I was teaching an IELTS expert group, I used to start each lesson by playing an episode of History 101 to spark a discussion.
Feb 25 'Plastic surgery_ Beauty or beast'.pdf
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#FebruaryChallenge
Day 25: Plastic Surgery: Beauty or Beast?
Cosmetic surgery is booming, but what's the mental cost of changing your appearance? Psychologists look to fill in the research gaps.
Day 25: Plastic Surgery: Beauty or Beast?
Cosmetic surgery is booming, but what's the mental cost of changing your appearance? Psychologists look to fill in the research gaps.
BM | IELTS 9.0
BMIELTS.pdf
The video walkthrough with explanations is ready; as soon as I uploaded on YouTube, I will provide the link to it.
But I have to admit, it was a bit more challenging the average Passage 3 you may see on your test.
But I have to admit, it was a bit more challenging the average Passage 3 you may see on your test.
BM | IELTS 9.0
The video walkthrough with explanations is ready; as soon as I uploaded on YouTube, I will provide the link to it. But I have to admit, it was a bit more challenging the average Passage 3 you may see on your test.
Hey everyone!
The video is up and set to premiere at 10 PM today on my older YouTube Channel. I'll be walking you through an IELTS reading passage on Plastic Surgery, showing you how to tackle each question and use a keyword table to boost your understanding. It's like a free IELTS reading class, especially for those stuck at bands 5.5 - 7.5 in reading.
I'm really excited to read your comments under the video! Your active participation will motivate me to make similar videos in the future. So don't forget to leave your thoughts and feedback!
https://youtu.be/URJaz9rqHFg
The video is up and set to premiere at 10 PM today on my older YouTube Channel. I'll be walking you through an IELTS reading passage on Plastic Surgery, showing you how to tackle each question and use a keyword table to boost your understanding. It's like a free IELTS reading class, especially for those stuck at bands 5.5 - 7.5 in reading.
I'm really excited to read your comments under the video! Your active participation will motivate me to make similar videos in the future. So don't forget to leave your thoughts and feedback!
https://youtu.be/URJaz9rqHFg
BM | IELTS 9.0
BMIELTS.pdf
BMIELTS.pdf
1 MB
#FebruaryChallenge
Reading Practice
Video Walkthrough is here 👇
https://youtu.be/URJaz9rqHFg?si=JJ_rGiW26fpIvYme
Reading Practice
Video Walkthrough is here 👇
https://youtu.be/URJaz9rqHFg?si=JJ_rGiW26fpIvYme
Feb 26 'Homeownership'.pdf
4.4 MB
#FebruaryChallenge
Day 26: 'Homeownership trends'
Millennials aspire to own a home, but there are obstacles to overcome. Green Builder Media’s survey data offers insights into problems and potential solutions.
#WritingQuestion
Many large cities around the world lack affordable housing. What problems does a lack of affordable housing cause? How can these problems be overcome?
Sorry for the delay! I hope to complete the challenge by the first day of Spring
Day 26: 'Homeownership trends'
Millennials aspire to own a home, but there are obstacles to overcome. Green Builder Media’s survey data offers insights into problems and potential solutions.
#WritingQuestion
Many large cities around the world lack affordable housing. What problems does a lack of affordable housing cause? How can these problems be overcome?
BM | IELTS 9.0
Ladies and gentlemen, (drum roll) 🥁🥁🥁 We have 5 NINERS at IELTS ZONE! As most of you have guessed correctly, a round of applause for our X-man! Mr Asilbek Yusupov cracked that overall 9.0 with the BC and earned the right to the automobile just in time.…
🎈🎊🎉
IELTS ZONE has another 9.0!
Well, to be more clear, we have the next double niner!
When X-man got his 9.0, I highlighted he could repeat his performance, and he didn’t let me down!
Can you guess his sub-scores?
By the way, this is a clean result, with no EOR or OSR involved!
IELTS ZONE has another 9.0!
Well, to be more clear, we have the next double niner!
When X-man got his 9.0, I highlighted he could repeat his performance, and he didn’t let me down!
Can you guess his sub-scores?
By the way, this is a clean result, with no EOR or OSR involved!
BM | IELTS 9.0
🎈🎊🎉 IELTS ZONE has another 9.0! Well, to be more clear, we have the next double niner! When X-man got his 9.0, I highlighted he could repeat his performance, and he didn’t let me down! Can you guess his sub-scores? By the way, this is a clean result…
The only candidate to do it twice with the BC
The highest score with the BC
The only NINER who has managed to outshine his previous 9.0
By the way, if you still haven’t watched my interview with X-man, now is the good time:
https://youtu.be/3un12dB1T34?si=rtT6kPPDNs768EBD
IELTS ZONE- Aim for the HIGHEST
A lot of publicity for BC in one post. “Bilsanglar, bilarsizlar” 😄
The highest score with the BC
The only NINER who has managed to outshine his previous 9.0
By the way, if you still haven’t watched my interview with X-man, now is the good time:
https://youtu.be/3un12dB1T34?si=rtT6kPPDNs768EBD
IELTS ZONE- Aim for the HIGHEST
A lot of publicity for BC in one post. “Bilsanglar, bilarsizlar” 😄
Today I had the pleasure of meeting Khusan Abdumuminov, who just got back from Cyprus after pursuing his degree in teaching English. We share a common interest in chess, and today we had the opportunity to analyze one of our online games. His insights into both chess and English are remarkable!
Forwarded from IELTS ZONE 9.0 (Bekzod Mirahmedov)
This picture depicts 27 English idioms (figures of speech). Can you find at least 10?