Introduction What is a shop window mannequin? What do you think of these things? Could a mannequin come to life? If so, how? The Mannequin In The Window Edith worked in a department store in the city centre. It had a good name, and it was Edith’s first job since graduating from college. She was …
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Introduction If you are an ESL teacher, there are literally thousands of jobs available to you to teach IELTS classes around the world. More than three million people take the IELTS test every year in over 1,100 test centres around the world. So if you are an IELTS teacher, you are very high in demand. …
Introduction Are you planning to take the IELTS test? Do you know what score you need to enter the school or university of your dreams? In this guide, I want to show you why you need to be at a CEFR C1 level and get 6.5 in the IELTS test. I also show you how …
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Introduction What is a metal detector? Is metal detecting popular in your country? What kind of people like metal detecting? What kinds of things can metal detectors find? Under The Sand No one understood what he did. No one really got it. But Simon knew. He knew the value of it. He reached the end …
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Introduction Are you tired of doing the same old boring writing assignments? You know the ones I mean… A Day in the Life of a Whale Norwegian Oil Industry Ten Things to Do in Toronto No offence to whales, Norway or Toronto, but these topics are hardly inspiring. And those are some of the better …
Introduction What does working class mean? Are you working class? Is there a class system in your country? Can you describe it? Working Class Hero Read Paul’s account below: I’m working class. No doubt about it, that is what I am. I grew up in a council flat in London. Left school at fifteen and …
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Introduction So you are going to take the IELTS speaking test… But what kind of topics will the examiner ask you? And how can you prepare for all of these topics? I want to show you what the most common topics are. And the best ways to prepare for them in the speaking test. This …
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Introduction Is there such a thing as the angel of death? How does he collect souls? If it is someone’s time to die, what choice do they have? Last Orders Rich rang the bell with a sharp tug. “That’ll be it, gentlemen,” he called out to the last stragglers in the bar. “Last orders.” It …
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Introduction Can a house be haunted by a ghost? Do you know of any haunted houses? Would you live in a haunted house? The House We all laughed when the landlady told us the story of the ghost. “I expect you’ve all heard about this house,” she said. “And the ghost that occupies it.” And …
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Introduction Is it possible for someone to steal a person’s kidney? If so, why would they steal it? And could the victim survive with only one kidney? Kidney Theft The first sensation I had was of being cold. Not just a little cold, but really cold. Which was strange because the outside temperature yesterday was …
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