IELTS Reading True Guide 1 - (Updated Edition)

Author: Liu Hongbo
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Real exam materials, repeatedly hit, a must-read for preparation. Recommended by Wuyou IELTS,, and Jingpin Learning Network. Dear readers, English learning is a genuine pleasure. Through the study of this book, we hope you can successfully pass the IELTS exam and further inspire your interest, allowing you to glimpse a few small waves in the ocean of English language art through this book—that is our greatest wish. This book includes nine articles that have never appeared in IELTS exams. The selection criteria are based on interest and knowledge. For example, I selected "Lost Continent," where the philosopher Plato discusses the sinking of the ancient civilization of Atlantis in his "Dialogues." In "Cosmic Philosophy," scientists explore the origins of the universe. In "The Development of Mathematics," the legendary Chinese ancient mathematics "Lo Shu" is incorporated. "The Dangers of Marijuana" is a must-read for international students, as growing marijuana is legal in many regions abroad—be careful, your landlord might try Marijuana! The articles selected by Teacher Qu Bing, such as "British Culture," "Women in the Media," and "Legal Counsel," mainly consider the increasing number of students from mainland China applying for media and law programs in recent years, balancing knowledge. At the end of the book, the "Vocabulary Summary" includes core vocabulary from each article and professional terms that candidates do not need to memorize. Its purpose is to help readers better understand the context and accurately grasp the meaning of the articles when rereading them. In addition to expanding vocabulary, this section is primarily designed to improve students' English writing skills. Students who already have a certain level of English writing ability are likely familiar with how well-educated Britons or Australians value "the diversity of language expression." In a specific context, accumulating synonyms can help you achieve this level. Therefore, students who want to further improve the quality of their English writing should focus on this section.