IELTS Reading-First Strategy

 IELTS Reading Answer-First Strategy  |  雅思閱讀先做題策略（A4 一頁版）

Locate fast, avoid paraphrase traps  |  快速定位，避開同義改寫陷阱

Passage fit (typical) + time P1: factual + fill blanks (notes/table/flow) - 15 min P2: mixed + paragraph match + summary + choose-two - 20 min P3: abstract + headings + MCQ + matching people - 25 min	篇章特性（常見）+ 建議時間 P1：資訊型 + 填空（筆記/表格/流程）- 15 分 P2：混合型 + 段落配對 + 摘要 + 多選 - 20 分 P3：抽象型 + 標題配對 + 選擇題 + 人物配對 - 25 分
1) 30-second setup · Scan question types: sequential first; jumpy sets later. · Circle anchors: numbers/dates/names/places/rare terms.	1) 30秒準備 · 先看題型：順序型先做；跳段型後做。 · 圈錨點：數字/年份/人名/地名/專有名詞。
2) 2–3 min Skim Map + answer loop · Skim only 1st sentence of each paragraph; label each in 3–6 words. · Loop: Anchor -> Locate -> Confirm (meaning, not words). · Read only the lines around the anchor; avoid rereading.	2) 2–3分鐘段落地圖 + 解題迴圈 · 每段只看第一句；每段用 3–6 字寫功能。 · 迴圈：錨點 -> 定位 -> 確認（比對意思，不比對字）。 · 只讀錨點附近幾行；避免重讀整段。
3) Order rules (save time) · Do first: summary/notes/table, sentence completion, short answers. · Do later: matching headings, which paragraph contains…, matching people/ideas. · MCQ: locate the paragraph first, then choose (paraphrase match).	3) 題組順序（省時間） · 先做：摘要/筆記/表格填空、句子填空、簡答。 · 後做：標題配對、找段落、人物/觀點配對。 · 選擇題：先定位段落再選（看同義改寫）。
4) TFNG + MCQ trap checklist · TFNG: TRUE = supported; FALSE = contradicted; NOT GIVEN = not stated. · Beware extreme words: all/always/never/only/most + invented numbers. · MCQ: one option may be “true but irrelevant”; pick what answers the question.	4) TFNG + 選擇題陷阱清單 · TFNG：TRUE 支持；FALSE 相反；NOT GIVEN 沒講（不能腦補）。 · 小心極端字 all/always/never/only/most 與自己加的數字。 · 選擇題：有些選項「句子是真的但不回答題目」要排除。
5) Fill blanks + stop rule · Use grammar slot: article -> noun; very -> adjective; preposition -> noun phrase. · Copy exact words; keep spelling + singular/plural. · 45-sec rule: can’t locate/confirm -> guess, mark, move on.	5) 填空題 + 停止規則 · 看語法格：冠詞後名詞；very 後形容詞；介系詞後名詞片語。 · 原文取詞：拼字 + 單複數要對。 · 45秒規則：找不到/確認不了 -> 先猜、做記號、往下走。
6) 10-min review (raise score) · Write 1 line per mistake: Location / Paraphrase / Logic (TFNG guessing). · Daily drill: Map 3 min + Locate 8 min + Review 10 min. · Goal: fewer mistakes of the same type, not “more questions done”.	6) 10分鐘檢討（真正拉分） · 每題錯只寫一行：定位錯 / 改寫錯 / 邏輯錯（TFNG 腦補）。 · 每日訓練：地圖3分 + 定位8分 + 檢討10分。 · 目標：同類錯題變少，不是一直刷更多題。

 

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Liz's IELTS Listening Test: Tips notes

1.  only one listening Test
   
2.  4 sections  40 Questions
   Sections 1 (social) two speakers
   Sections 2 (social) one speakers
   Sections 3 (academic) three/four speakers
   Sections 4 (academic) one speakers
3. Length: 40 mins
4. Practice using the answer sheet
5. You hear the recording only once
6. Use a pencil
7. Scores are calculated by correct answers
8. Capital letters or lower case
    GARDEN / garden
   MR BROWN / Mr Brown
   
9. Number of words for each answer
10. "at" the hospital 
    PLACE: (2) .......
    (2) The best place to meet is......
11. All words and numbers are counted 
12. spelling is important
13. words or letters 
    
14. Question Types
     multiple choicoe
    map completion
    diagram labelling
    form completion
    note completion
    flow chart completion
    sentence completion
    summary completion
    short answer questions
    table completion
15. Don't try to understand everything
16. Prepare the questions and answers
17. Answers can come quickly
18. keep your eye on the next question
19. Make notes:
    university bookshop= Uni bksp
20. There may be a gap between answers
21. common Traps
    ~ answers that are changed
    ~ Using similar words rather than paraphrase
22. Repeated answers
23. Listen for plurals(複數）
24. if you don't know the answer, guess! 
    don't leave an empty space
25. ~ Listen to the example given
    ~ A range of accents will be used
    ~ look for titles (diagrams, maps, tables)
    ~ check where all the questions are
    ~ If you miss an answer, move quickly to the next one
    ~ Technical / academic language is not always paraphrased.
26. check that your headphones are working
27. CONCENTRATE
    keep focused

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 IELTS writing Task 2 goal Band 7

 雅思寫作 Task 2 九大題型完全指南 (雙語版)

IELTS Writing Task 2: The 9 Essay Types Comprehensive Guide

本指南將雅思寫作題型細分為 9 種，並為每一種題型提供基於 C-A-E (主張-論點-證據) 的高分段落範例。

This guide classifies IELTS writing tasks into 9 distinct types, providing a high-scoring paragraph example based on the C-A-E (Claim-Argument-Evidence) logic for each.

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類組 A：觀點與立場 (Opinion Cluster)

核心邏輯： 說服與裁決 (Persuasion and Adjudication)

Type 1: 直接觀點題 (Direct Opinion)

• 題目 (Prompt): "Do you agree or disagree?" (你同意還是不同意？)

• 策略 (Strategy): 選定立場（全有或全無），不要模稜兩可。

• Take a side (completely or strongly). Do not sit on the fence.

📝 C-A-E Model Paragraph (Topic: Banning Smoking in Public)

• (C) Claim: I strongly agree that a total ban on smoking in public places is necessary to protect public health.

• (主張：我強烈同意必須全面禁止公共場所吸煙，以保護公眾健康。)

• (A) Argument: This is because second-hand smoke contains carcinogenic toxins that pose severe risks not just to smokers, but to bystanders who have not chosen to engage in this harmful habit.

• (論點：這是因為二手菸含有致癌毒素，不僅對吸煙者，也對那些未選擇此有害習慣的旁觀者構成嚴重風險。)

• (E) Evidence: For instance, studies in cities like New York showed a 17% decline in hospital admissions for heart attacks within one year of implementing strict smoke-free laws.

• (證據：例如，紐約等城市的研究顯示，在實施嚴格禁煙法後的一年內，因心臟病發作入院的人數下降了 17%。)

Type 2: 程度觀點題 (Extent Opinion)

• 題目 (Prompt): "To what extent do you agree or disagree?" (你在多大程度上同意？)

• 策略 (Strategy): 設定界線。你可以同意，但要加上「限制條件 (Restriction)」。

• Set a boundary. You can agree, but add a "Restriction".

📝 C-A-E Model Paragraph (Topic: AI in Art)

• (C) Claim: I agree that AI can assist artists, but only to the extent that it functions as a tool rather than a replacement for human creativity.

• (主張：我同意 AI 可以協助藝術家，但前提是它必須作為工具，而非取代人類創造力。)

• (A) Argument: While algorithms can mimic patterns, they lack the emotional consciousness and lived experience that drive genuine artistic expression, rendering their output technically proficient but soulless.

• (論點：雖然演算法可以模仿模式，但它們缺乏驅動真正藝術表達的情感意識和生活經驗，這使得其產出雖然技術精湛但缺乏靈魂。)

• (E) Evidence: A recent controversy involving an AI-generated prize-winning painting sparked backlash because the "artist" admitted to simply typing prompts, demonstrating a lack of actual creative labor.

• (證據：最近一幅 AI 生成的獲獎畫作引發爭議，因為該「藝術家」承認只是輸入提示詞，顯示了缺乏實際的創造性勞動。)

Type 3: 正反發展題 (Positive or Negative Development)

• 題目 (Prompt): "Is this a positive or negative development?" (這是正面還是負面發展？)

• 策略 (Strategy): 評估趨勢的淨影響 (Net Impact)。通常選擇一邊倒（全是正面或全是負面）比較好寫。

• Evaluate the Net Impact of a trend. Usually, taking a strong side (all positive or all negative) is easier.

📝 C-A-E Model Paragraph (Topic: Online Shopping)

• (C) Claim: The shift towards online shopping is fundamentally a positive development due to the unparalleled convenience it offers to consumers.

• (主張：轉向網購本質上是一個正面發展，因為它為消費者提供了無與倫比的便利。)

• (A) Argument: It democratizes access to goods, allowing individuals in remote areas to purchase products that were previously geographically inaccessible, while also saving time.

• (論點：它使商品獲取民主化，讓偏遠地區的人們能夠購買以前因地理位置無法獲得的產品，同時也節省了時間。)

• (E) Evidence: During the COVID-19 lockdowns, e-commerce platforms were the sole lifeline for millions of households to access essential supplies safely.

• (證據：在 COVID-19 封城期間，電子商務平台是數百萬家庭安全獲取必需品的唯一生命線。)

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類組 B：討論與辯證 (Discussion Cluster)

核心邏輯： 客觀分析與綜合 (Objective Analysis and Synthesis)

Type 4: 純討論題 (Pure Discussion)

• 題目 (Prompt): "Discuss both views." (討論雙方觀點 - 較少見)

• 策略 (Strategy): 使用第三人稱（Supportes argue...）。不要過早加入自己的意見。

• Use the third person (Supporters argue...). Do not insert your opinion too early.

📝 C-A-E Model Paragraph (Topic: Space Exploration - The Supporters)

• (C) Claim: Proponents of space exploration argue that it is a vital catalyst for technological advancement.

• (主張：太空探索的支持者認為，它是技術進步的重要催化劑。)

• (A) Argument: They believe that the engineering challenges faced in space missions force scientists to invent solutions that eventually benefit daily life on Earth.

• (論點：他們相信，太空任務面臨的工程挑戰迫使科學家發明解決方案，最終造福地球上的日常生活。)

• (E) Evidence: A classic example cited is the development of satellite technology, originally for space race purposes, which now enables global GPS and telecommunications.

• (證據：一個常被引用的經典例子是衛星技術的發展，最初是為了太空競賽，現在卻實現了全球 GPS 和電信通訊。)

Type 5: 混合討論題 (Discussion + Opinion)

• 題目 (Prompt): "Discuss both views and give your opinion." (討論並給出意見)

• 策略 (Strategy): 先承認反方觀點（讓步），再用更強的邏輯反駁它（Concession & Refutation）。

• Acknowledge the opposing view first (Concession), then refute it with stronger logic.

📝 C-A-E Model Paragraph (Topic: University Education - Who pays?)

• (C) Claim (Concession): Critics argue that students should pay for their own tuition to avoid burdening taxpayers.

• (主張/讓步：批評者認為學生應自行支付學費，以避免加重納稅人負擔。)

• (A) Argument (Refutation): However, this perspective is flawed because it treats education as a private commodity rather than a public good that drives national economic prosperity.

• (論點/反駁：然而，這種觀點是有缺陷的，因為它將教育視為私人商品，而非推動國家經濟繁榮的公共財。)

• (E) Evidence: Countries like Germany, which offer free tuition, have a highly skilled workforce and lower youth unemployment compared to nations with high student debt like the USA.

• (證據：像德國這樣提供免學費的國家，與美國等學生債務高築的國家相比，擁有高技能的勞動力和較低的青年失業率。)

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類組 C：利弊分析 (Advantage/Disadvantage Cluster)

核心邏輯： 列舉與衡量 (Listing and Weighing)

Type 6: 描述性利弊 (Descriptive Adv/Dis)

• 題目 (Prompt): "What are the advantages and disadvantages?" (有哪些優缺點？)

• 策略 (Strategy): 客觀列清單。一段寫優點，一段寫缺點。

• Objective listing. One paragraph for pros, one for cons.

📝 C-A-E Model Paragraph (Topic: Gap Year - Disadvantage)

• (C) Claim: A significant disadvantage of taking a gap year is the potential loss of academic momentum.

• (主張：休學年的一個重大缺點是可能失去學術動力。)

• (A) Argument: When students disconnect from formal education for a long period, they may struggle to readjust to the rigorous study habits and discipline required for university life.

• (論點：當學生長時間脫離正規教育時，他們可能難以重新適應大學生活所需的嚴格學習習慣和紀律。)

• (E) Evidence: Surveys show that some students who travel for a year find it difficult to return to a sedentary classroom environment, leading to a drop in first-year grades.

• (證據：調查顯示，一些旅行一年的學生發現很難回到久坐的課堂環境，導致大一成績下滑。)

Type 7: 權衡性利弊 (Outweigh Essay)

• 題目 (Prompt): "Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?" (優點是否大於缺點？)

• 策略 (Strategy): 這是一個比較級。你必須解釋為什麼好處比壞處更重要（例如：長遠利益 > 短期成本）。

• This is comparative. You must explain WHY the pros are more important than the cons (e.g., Long-term benefit > Short-term cost).

📝 C-A-E Model Paragraph (Topic: Nuclear Power)

• (C) Claim: I believe the environmental advantages of nuclear energy far outweigh the safety risks.

• (主張：我相信核能的環境優勢遠大於安全風險。)

• (A) Argument: While the risk of accidents exists, it is statistically minimal compared to the guaranteed and immediate destruction caused by carbon emissions from fossil fuels.

• (論點：雖然事故風險存在，但與化石燃料碳排放造成的必然且立即的破壞相比，統計上它是微乎其微的。)

• (E) Evidence: Modern reactors have redundant safety systems, whereas coal plants are directly responsible for millions of respiratory deaths annually worldwide.

• (證據：現代反應堆擁有多重安全系統，而燃煤電廠每年直接導致全球數百萬人因呼吸道疾病死亡。)

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類組 D：問題與解決 (Remedial Cluster)

核心邏輯： 診斷與處方 (Diagnosis and Prescription)

Type 8: 問題/原因/解決 (Problem/Cause/Solution)

• 題目 (Prompt): "What are the causes? What solutions...?" (成因是什麼？解決方案...？)

• 策略 (Strategy): 對應關係。解決方案必須直接針對你提出的成因。

• Correspondence. The solution must directly address the cause you identified.

📝 C-A-E Model Paragraph (Topic: Traffic Congestion - Solution)

• (C) Claim (Solution): To combat traffic caused by excessive private car use, governments must invest heavily in reliable public transport infrastructure.

• (主張/解決方案：為了打擊因私家車過多造成的交通擁堵，政府必須大力投資可靠的大眾運輸基礎設施。)

• (A) Argument: If buses and trains are faster and cheaper than driving, commuters will naturally switch modes, thereby reducing the volume of vehicles on the road.

• (論點：如果公車和火車比開車更快、更便宜，通勤者自然會轉換交通方式，從而減少道路上的車輛數量。)

• (E) Evidence: The introduction of the congestion charge and improved subway lines in London successfully reduced central traffic volume by approximately 15% in its first year.

• (證據：倫敦引入擁堵費並改善地鐵線路，成功在第一年將市中心交通量減少了約 15%。)

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類組 E：綜合題 (Inquiry Cluster)

Type 9: 雙重問題 (Two-Part Question)

• 題目 (Prompt): 兩個直接問句。例如："Why is happiness difficult to define? How can people achieve it?"

• 策略 (Strategy): 各個擊破。第一段回答問題一，第二段回答問題二。

• Divide and Conquer. Paragraph 1 answers Q1, Paragraph 2 answers Q2.

📝 C-A-E Model Paragraph (Answer to Q1: Why is happiness difficult to define?)

• (C) Claim: Happiness is difficult to define because it is a highly subjective and culturally relative concept.

• (主張：幸福難以定義，因為它是一個高度主觀且具文化相對性的概念。)

• (A) Argument: What brings joy to one individual (e.g., career success) might cause stress to another who values leisure, meaning there is no universal metric for satisfaction.

• (論點：帶給一個人快樂的事物（如事業成功）可能會給另一個重視休閒的人帶來壓力，這意味著滿足感沒有通用的衡量標準。)

• (E) Evidence: The "World Happiness Report" often ranks Scandinavian countries highest based on social security, whereas Latin American surveys often prioritize strong family bonds, showing divergent definitions.

• (證據：「世界幸福報告」常因社會保障將北歐國家排在首位，而拉丁美洲的調查則常優先考慮牢固的家庭紐帶，顯示了定義的分歧。)