tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58770049192640514342024-03-14T02:49:34.635-07:00IELTS PREPARATIONThe website provides information and resources for individuals preparing for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-24996819018493210042024-02-22T04:03:00.000-08:002024-02-22T04:09:28.455-08:00IELTS NEWS - A Guide to 2024 Test Dates in Australia<div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Aspiring to pursue studies or career opportunities abroad? Excelling in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is often a prerequisite for individuals aiming to study, work, or migrate to English-speaking countries. Central to this endeavor is strategic planning, which includes selecting the right test date to showcase your language proficiency effectively.</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_NfZlCf7b1i66n1GLSSfMCe5K05E9jyKMd7EioQI7VNFV4pAWwSxkhjhuPc7qQ9ZpC8HDsX56V09ogF0ImCxWnnQCIGxg31ixKIowrE-x2KRlGal10OHK248lUpxfRe-pWGBa0cD7h0zJbbLAhujcDz0af8eDgz9v5eyRN_5Fib_iG4Cpv6Ye8oOipo/s1080/ielts.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_NfZlCf7b1i66n1GLSSfMCe5K05E9jyKMd7EioQI7VNFV4pAWwSxkhjhuPc7qQ9ZpC8HDsX56V09ogF0ImCxWnnQCIGxg31ixKIowrE-x2KRlGal10OHK248lUpxfRe-pWGBa0cD7h0zJbbLAhujcDz0af8eDgz9v5eyRN_5Fib_iG4Cpv6Ye8oOipo/s320/ielts.png" width="320" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">April</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 54.0pt;" valign="bottom" width="72">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Saturday,
6</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 49.3pt;" valign="bottom" width="66">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 44.45pt;" valign="bottom" width="59">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.25pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Friday,
19</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.85pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">May</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 54.0pt;" valign="bottom" width="72">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Saturday,
4</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 49.3pt;" valign="bottom" width="66">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 44.45pt;" valign="bottom" width="59">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.25pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Friday,
17</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.85pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">June</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 54.0pt;" valign="bottom" width="72">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Saturday,
1</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 49.3pt;" valign="bottom" width="66">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 44.45pt;" valign="bottom" width="59"></td>
<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.25pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Friday,
14</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.85pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">July</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 54.0pt;" valign="bottom" width="72">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Saturday,
6</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 49.3pt;" valign="bottom" width="66">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 44.45pt;" valign="bottom" width="59">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.25pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Friday,
19</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.85pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">August</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 54.0pt;" valign="bottom" width="72">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Saturday,
3</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 49.3pt;" valign="bottom" width="66">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 44.45pt;" valign="bottom" width="59"></td>
<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.25pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Friday,
16</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.85pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">September</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 54.0pt;" valign="bottom" width="72">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Saturday,
7</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 49.3pt;" valign="bottom" width="66">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 44.45pt;" valign="bottom" width="59">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.25pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Friday,
20</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.85pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">October</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 54.0pt;" valign="bottom" width="72">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Saturday,
5</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 49.3pt;" valign="bottom" width="66">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 44.45pt;" valign="bottom" width="59">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.25pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Friday,
18</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.85pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">November</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 54.0pt;" valign="bottom" width="72">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Saturday,
2</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 49.3pt;" valign="bottom" width="66">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 44.45pt;" valign="bottom" width="59">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.25pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Friday,
15</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.85pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">December</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 54.0pt;" valign="bottom" width="72">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Thursday,
5</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: .75pt; mso-border-color-alt: #E3E3E3; mso-border-left-alt: .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 49.3pt;" valign="bottom" width="66">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Yes</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #E3E3E3 .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 52.25pt;" valign="bottom" width="70">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Wednesday,
18</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In 2024, IDP IELTS Australia offers a comprehensive schedule of test dates across the country, ensuring accessibility and convenience for test-takers. Let's explore the test dates for each month and how you can leverage this information to plan your IELTS journey effectively:</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Planning your IELTS test date is crucial for effective preparation and achieving your desired score. Consider factors such as your current English proficiency level, availability for preparation, and application deadlines for your intended academic or career pursuits.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">By utilizing this comprehensive guide to 2024 IELTS test dates in Australia, you can strategically plan your journey towards success. Remember, preparation and planning go hand in hand on the path to achieving your IELTS goals.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></p></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture. </span>Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-26116715581963001662024-02-22T03:55:00.000-08:002024-02-22T03:55:06.012-08:00IELTS TIPS - Mastering IELTS Spelling: Essential Rules for Success<div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In the realm of English language proficiency tests, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) stands as a pivotal gateway for individuals aiming to study, work, or migrate to English-speaking countries. Among its core components, the Writing module demands meticulous attention to spelling accuracy, a skill that can significantly impact one's overall score. Whether you're a native English speaker or a non-native learner, understanding and applying spelling rules effectively is crucial for success in the IELTS exam. Here, we unveil some indispensable spelling rules that everyone should know to ace the IELTS:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8sz6BitoAOpfMAmhXu2h57ZvFjt-NkTrcXba9xY5d9d4YZggHFC7aDCDxFTZ2oab8eRvLVVvLIvd6STzCjzIQKSd-TaFWmWe4kEyvBR9Te9dSZOZQUgPgR3cfnhL5rAq3h-uhaLMlzMeI7vnxKtJhovzMx9i4gUo6u3XQYoCtq2D9mq-_I-keePH3oc/s2000/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(3).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8sz6BitoAOpfMAmhXu2h57ZvFjt-NkTrcXba9xY5d9d4YZggHFC7aDCDxFTZ2oab8eRvLVVvLIvd6STzCjzIQKSd-TaFWmWe4kEyvBR9Te9dSZOZQUgPgR3cfnhL5rAq3h-uhaLMlzMeI7vnxKtJhovzMx9i4gUo6u3XQYoCtq2D9mq-_I-keePH3oc/s320/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(3).png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">1. Understand the Role of Silent Letters:</span>
Silent letters are a hallmark of English spelling, often tripping up even proficient speakers. In words like "knight" and "receipt," the 'k' and 'p,' respectively, remain silent. Recognizing and memorizing these silent letters can prevent errors in both writing and pronunciation.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">2. Master Doubling Consonants:</span>
Doubling consonants before suffixes is a common spelling rule in English. For instance, in words like "planned" and "running," the final consonant is doubled before adding "-ed" and "-ing." Failing to apply this rule correctly can lead to misspellings and affect the clarity of your writing.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">3. Pay Attention to Vowel Patterns:</span>
English vowels have diverse sounds and can be spelled in various ways. Understanding common vowel patterns, such as the long 'a' sound in words like "cake" and "rain," or the silent 'e' at the end of words like "hope" and "ride," can enhance spelling accuracy significantly.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">4. Know the Difference Between Homophones:</span>
Homophones are words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. Examples include "their," "there," and "they're," or "two," "to," and "too." Mastering the distinctions between these words is essential to avoid confusion and demonstrate precision in your writing.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">5. Memorize Common Prefixes and Suffixes:</span>
Prefixes and suffixes play a vital role in English word formation and spelling. Understanding prefixes like "un-" or "pre-" and suffixes such as "-able" or "-tion" can help you decipher unfamiliar words and spell them correctly in your writing.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">6. Be Aware of Silent Vowel Combinations:</span>
Certain vowel combinations in English words are pronounced differently than expected or not pronounced at all. For instance, in words like "friend" and "said," the vowel combinations 'ie' and 'ai' do not adhere to typical pronunciation rules. Being aware of these irregularities can prevent spelling errors.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">7. Use Mnemonics and Memory Aids:</span>
Employ mnemonic devices or memory aids to reinforce spelling rules and remember tricky words. For example, "necessary" can be remembered by the phrase "one collar and two sleeves" to recall the placement of the double 's.'</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In conclusion, mastering spelling rules is essential for excelling in the IELTS Writing module. By understanding and applying these fundamental principles, test-takers can enhance the clarity, accuracy, and coherence of their written responses. Consistent practice, coupled with an awareness of common pitfalls, will empower candidates to tackle spelling challenges with confidence and achieve their desired scores in the IELTS exam.</span></p></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture. </span>Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-40682023911032963172024-02-16T04:12:00.000-08:002024-02-16T04:12:08.795-08:00IELTS NEWS - IELTS allows for a retake of a skill that has not been achieved<div><div>The organization IELTS allows candidates to retake one of the 4 skills to improve their scores in some places.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4AFyTjy_YRCT8_ftYgnyqMXhsKQxtHncBQRRCniSV9I0wXetWDCZamgI9ZdpokWj_9GcWs2-ImHkXTbfJzKGKaIaEw1RZlHzOkmx8LlWd_C6brmZuKnyyWb0tKFYYypc8x4uzmQZUz8wfItnPFEllm_opVkT_8V4EWVN4j_aPFej2vtXdpsqmanfo7I/s1080/ielts.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4AFyTjy_YRCT8_ftYgnyqMXhsKQxtHncBQRRCniSV9I0wXetWDCZamgI9ZdpokWj_9GcWs2-ImHkXTbfJzKGKaIaEw1RZlHzOkmx8LlWd_C6brmZuKnyyWb0tKFYYypc8x4uzmQZUz8wfItnPFEllm_opVkT_8V4EWVN4j_aPFej2vtXdpsqmanfo7I/s320/ielts.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>According to IELTS, this is the One Skill Retake (OSR) feature, applied since late 2022 for a certain group of candidates, then expanded to many countries and territories in 2023.</div><div><br /></div><div>Currently, the OSR format is available in Bangladesh, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Malaysia, Moldova, Nepal, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey.</div><div><br /></div><div>Candidates can retake one of the four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, or Writing, if they haven't achieved the desired score. This feature applies to both the academic and general IELTS exams.</div><div><br /></div><div>Millions of people worldwide use IELTS scores annually for work and migration. Therefore, IDP believes that developing the IELTS One Skill Retake is to provide the most convenience for candidates.</div><div><br /></div><div>Candidates are allowed to register for a retake of a certain skill once, within 60 days from the date of the initial exam, provided that they have completed the entire test and received the results. Exam fees vary by location.</div><div><br /></div><div>IELTS is an international English language test recognized by over 11,000 organizations worldwide.</div><div><br /></div><div>OSR exam fees in some places:</div><div><br /></div><div>No. Test Location Exam Fee</div><div>1 Australia 259 AUD</div><div>2 India 16,250 INR </div><div>3 Canada 199-299 CAD depending on the location and test center</div><div>4 South Korea 191,620 KRW </div><div>5 Thailand 7,350 THB </div><div><br /></div></div>For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture. Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-59599740427489566672024-01-15T04:41:00.000-08:002024-01-15T04:42:06.237-08:00IELTS WRITING - Tips on writing an effective IELTS essay<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiWdH14i2xdzIuOM9xSml9BVi_i5E1Doj7rCti8o3blljnhcXH_IyFkPBSSOf6NSulwywY9WJcxo8vESorZMdZQTRvaDs8DWj2Dp5LeZjDRnoCbgz0O_tTeWMDkMyOh7zgnDQE9chY0r7ijpDRE8uglW3GmJ8ROyzrUL_L8JWmZWkKWJJQvvsfXNOT3gU/s2000/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(3).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiWdH14i2xdzIuOM9xSml9BVi_i5E1Doj7rCti8o3blljnhcXH_IyFkPBSSOf6NSulwywY9WJcxo8vESorZMdZQTRvaDs8DWj2Dp5LeZjDRnoCbgz0O_tTeWMDkMyOh7zgnDQE9chY0r7ijpDRE8uglW3GmJ8ROyzrUL_L8JWmZWkKWJJQvvsfXNOT3gU/s320/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(3).png" width="320" /></a></div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Introduction:</span></span></p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Start with a Hook:</span> Begin your essay with an attention-grabbing statement or question to engage the reader.</span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Thesis Statement:</span> Clearly state your main point or argument in a concise thesis statement at the end of your introduction.</span></li></ol><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Body Paragraphs:</span>
3. <span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Topic Sentences:</span> Start each body paragraph with a clear topic sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph.</span></p><ol start="4" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Supporting Details:</span> Provide specific examples, facts, or evidence to support your points. Use relevant personal experiences, statistics, or quotations.</span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Coherence and Cohesion:</span> Ensure smooth transitions between paragraphs and ideas. Use linking words and phrases to connect your thoughts logically.</span></li></ol><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Development:</span>
6. <span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Depth of Analysis:</span> Instead of merely listing points, delve into the depth of your arguments. Explain the significance of your examples and how they relate to your thesis.</span></p><ol start="7" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Balance:</span> Aim for a balanced presentation of ideas. Address potential counterarguments and demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the topic.</span></li></ol><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Conclusion:</span>
8. <span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Summarize Main Points:</span> Summarize the key points you've discussed in the body paragraphs.</span></p><ol start="9" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Restate Thesis:</span> Restate your thesis in a different way to reinforce your main argument.</span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Concluding Statement:</span> End your essay with a concluding statement that leaves a lasting impression on the reader.</span></li></ol><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Language and Vocabulary:</span>
11. <span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Varied Vocabulary:</span> Use a range of vocabulary to showcase your language proficiency.</span></p><ol start="12" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Grammar and Sentence Structure:</span> Pay attention to grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Avoid repetitive language.<br /></span></li></ol><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Task Response:</span>
13. <span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Stay on Topic:</span> Ensure that your essay addresses the specific prompt and stays focused on the given topic.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Time Management:</span>
14. <span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Plan Your Time:</span> Allocate time wisely for planning, writing, and revising. Don't spend too much time on one section and leave sufficient time for editing.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Revision:</span>
15. <span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Review and Edit:</span> Take a few minutes to review and edit your essay. Check for errors and clarity.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Remember to practice writing essays on various topics to enhance your skills. Good luck with your IELTS preparation!</span></p></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture. </span>Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-91349842645367015402024-01-14T03:36:00.000-08:002024-01-14T03:36:27.111-08:00IELTS READING - Climate Change: A Global Challenge<div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Climate Change: A Global Challenge</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKSF8sRdBnMyhUbQmkBZOGfHe41cQyn4LRuX8EqKpL97teobWerEdQzxwdvZ1EFXhuJCmUcQrL4csTYvI-Yg7I2hpSR-UE0mO-MGyRogOjD9xCcBGPTmVriviZdh1MdF12H-VD0wB5jT4LX2kfKz4Jn3kzu6tGuZITNWsoP4pHfsiyOy9QsERGAXUVNM/s2000/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(2).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKSF8sRdBnMyhUbQmkBZOGfHe41cQyn4LRuX8EqKpL97teobWerEdQzxwdvZ1EFXhuJCmUcQrL4csTYvI-Yg7I2hpSR-UE0mO-MGyRogOjD9xCcBGPTmVriviZdh1MdF12H-VD0wB5jT4LX2kfKz4Jn3kzu6tGuZITNWsoP4pHfsiyOy9QsERGAXUVNM/s320/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(2).png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Climate change, driven largely by human activities, has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. The Earth's climate is experiencing significant shifts, leading to widespread consequences for the environment, ecosystems, and human societies.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><em style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Passage:</span></em></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In recent decades, the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial activities have released substantial amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat, leading to a gradual rise in global temperatures. This phenomenon, commonly known as global warming, is a key aspect of climate change.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The impacts of climate change are multifaceted. Rising sea levels pose a threat to coastal communities, extreme weather events such as hurricanes and droughts are becoming more frequent, and ecosystems are facing disruptions in their natural patterns. Additionally, shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns are affecting agricultural productivity, potentially leading to food insecurity in various regions.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mitigating climate change requires a concerted global effort. International agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to limit global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Transitioning to renewable energy sources, promoting sustainable practices, and increasing awareness about the consequences of climate change are essential steps in addressing this global challenge.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><em style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">IELTS Practice Questions:</span></em></p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Main Idea:</span></span></p><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What is the primary focus of the passage?</span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Summarize the main points discussed regarding climate change.</span></li></ul></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Causes and Effects:</span></span></p><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">According to the passage, what are the primary human activities contributing to climate change?</span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Discuss the consequences of global warming mentioned in the passage.</span></li></ul></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Global Response:</span></span></p><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How does the passage suggest addressing climate change on a global scale?</span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mention an international agreement mentioned in the passage and its purpose.</span></li></ul></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Specific Impacts:</span></span></p><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Identify and describe one specific impact of climate change discussed in the passage.</span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How are ecosystems affected by shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns?</span></li></ul></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Solutions:</span></span></p><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What measures does the passage propose for mitigating climate change?</span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; 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Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-80353401468687996592023-05-30T04:13:00.002-07:002023-05-30T04:13:17.443-07:00IELTS LISTENING - Ivanka Trump Full Speech at Republican Convention<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/32bNZ5rEkWw" width="320" youtube-src-id="32bNZ5rEkWw"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia9uX7xYVBonSUHZJlvZBGZiWsH-_1TtmZPt-040VRtxrJNsMtZGyophBiz235eVOV-zwozc781vll0Drf7hzTmP7uIGiudGeT1VmH2a-KkfNcZA64OIDByg6b4IabWo00tXPbtsWH-nHwjkVNXbkHwTNJue6LzUb85jLwoueQxV8TbFKUmwI8X7NG/s2026/Screenshot%202023-05-30%20210248.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="2026" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia9uX7xYVBonSUHZJlvZBGZiWsH-_1TtmZPt-040VRtxrJNsMtZGyophBiz235eVOV-zwozc781vll0Drf7hzTmP7uIGiudGeT1VmH2a-KkfNcZA64OIDByg6b4IabWo00tXPbtsWH-nHwjkVNXbkHwTNJue6LzUb85jLwoueQxV8TbFKUmwI8X7NG/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-30%20210248.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
Ivanka Trump, daughter of former United States President Donald Trump, delivered a notable and highly anticipated speech at the Republican National Convention. As a prominent businesswoman, advisor, and public figure, Ivanka Trump's address garnered significant attention from both supporters and critics alike. With her extensive experience in the private sector and her role in her father's administration, Ivanka's speech aimed to highlight key accomplishments and policies while presenting a personal perspective on her father's leadership. This article delves into the highlights and key points of Ivanka Trump's full speech at the Republican Convention, analyzing its impact and addressing the messages conveyed to the American public. <div><br /></div><div><div><b>Question:</b></div><div><b>According to the speaker, what role does she play in her father's administration?</b></div><div>A) Business consultant</div><div>B) Senior advisor</div><div>C) Campaign manager</div><div>D) Media spokesperson</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Question:</b></div><div><b>What is the main purpose of Ivanka Trump's speech at the Republican Convention?</b></div><div>A) Highlighting her achievements in the private sector</div><div>B) Promoting her father's policies and leadership</div><div>C) Criticizing the Democratic Party's policies</div><div>D) Discussing her future political aspirations</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Question:</b></div><div><b>What is one key aspect of her father's leadership that Ivanka Trump emphasizes in her speech?</b></div><div>A) Economic growth and job creation</div><div>B) Environmental conservation efforts</div><div>C) Immigration reform policies</div><div>D) Foreign policy achievements</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Question:</b></div><div><b>According to the speaker, what personal perspective does she bring to her father's administration?</b></div><div>A) Business expertise and international connections</div><div>B) Youthful perspective and fresh ideas</div><div>C) Commitment to social justice and equality</div><div>D) Knowledge of diplomatic negotiations</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Question:</b></div><div><b>What is the overall tone of Ivanka Trump's speech at the Republican Convention?</b></div><div>A) Critical and confrontational</div><div>B) Emotional and personal</div><div>C) Informative and data-driven</div><div>D) Humorous and lighthearted</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>1. Answer:</b></div><div>B) Senior advisor</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2. Answer:</b></div><div>B) Promoting her father's policies and leadership</div><div><br /></div><div><b>3. Answer:</b></div><div>A) Economic growth and job creation</div><div><br /></div><div><b>4. Answer:</b></div><div>A) Business expertise and international connections</div><div><br /></div><div><b>5. Answer:</b></div><div>B) Emotional and personal</div></div><div><br /></div><div> For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture. </div>Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-42911270377924515142023-05-30T03:57:00.001-07:002023-05-30T03:57:53.254-07:00IELTS READING - Safeguarding the Digital Realm: The Vitality of Cybersecurity<div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Safeguarding the Digital Realm: The Vitality of Cybersecurity</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4BhIryydxIyEpWySulMHQLiYr_oy2n-Y6Oxv34idSiXGxfNqPI2c9Jtv9DRqsCRYCFlqqmjMnulDBuGadqjUGlmUA8ef3iSkGIBAWym0EADBKLBOADigyRd-arSIVxd1aKo9AsFGOiYKGrhiWlQRFwx3GwN7WZcoIWsWIIIvhtF9FsVNUJ0CqYI3/s1080/1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4BhIryydxIyEpWySulMHQLiYr_oy2n-Y6Oxv34idSiXGxfNqPI2c9Jtv9DRqsCRYCFlqqmjMnulDBuGadqjUGlmUA8ef3iSkGIBAWym0EADBKLBOADigyRd-arSIVxd1aKo9AsFGOiYKGrhiWlQRFwx3GwN7WZcoIWsWIIIvhtF9FsVNUJ0CqYI3/s320/1.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>In an increasingly interconnected world, where technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Cyber threats continue to evolve and pose significant risks to individuals, organizations, and even nations. Safeguarding our digital infrastructure and sensitive information is imperative to ensure a secure and resilient cyberspace. This article explores the challenges and solutions associated with cybersecurity, emphasizing its critical role in protecting our digital world.</div><div><br /></div><div>With the rapid advancement of technology, the cybersecurity landscape has become more complex and challenging. Cybercriminals employ sophisticated techniques, targeting individuals, businesses, and governments with diverse motives ranging from financial gain to political espionage. The proliferation of interconnected devices, commonly known as the Internet of Things (IoT), has expanded the attack surface, making it essential to secure not only traditional computing devices but also smart appliances, medical devices, and even automobiles.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cyber threats encompass a wide array of malicious activities, including hacking, malware, phishing, and ransomware attacks. These threats exploit vulnerabilities in software, hardware, networks, and human behavior. Vulnerabilities arise due to outdated software, weak passwords, lack of security awareness, or even insider threats. As technology continues to advance, so does the sophistication of threats, requiring constant vigilance and proactive security measures.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cybersecurity plays a crucial role in protecting sensitive information, critical infrastructure, and intellectual property. Breaches in cybersecurity can result in financial losses, reputational damage, and the compromise of personal and national security. Additionally, cyber attacks can disrupt essential services, such as healthcare, energy, and transportation systems, with potentially catastrophic consequences. By prioritizing cybersecurity, we can mitigate risks and build trust in the digital ecosystem.</div><div><br /></div><div>Achieving effective cybersecurity requires a multi-layered approach involving people, processes, and technology. Individuals and organizations must adopt secure practices, such as strong password management, regular software updates, and employee awareness training. Implementing robust security measures, such as firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software, is crucial for safeguarding networks and systems. Collaboration among stakeholders, including governments, private sectors, and international organizations, is essential to share threat intelligence and establish global cybersecurity standards.</div><div><br /></div><div>Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a valuable tool in combating cyber threats. Machine learning algorithms can detect patterns and anomalies, helping identify potential cyber attacks in real-time. AI-powered solutions can enhance the speed and accuracy of threat detection, allowing for prompt response and mitigation. However, it is important to address the ethical implications of AI in cybersecurity, ensuring transparency, accountability, and protection of privacy rights.</div><div><br /></div><div>While technology plays a vital role in cybersecurity, the human element remains equally critical. Human errors, such as falling for phishing scams or weak password practices, continue to be exploited by cybercriminals. Therefore, fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and education is paramount. By empowering individuals with knowledge, promoting responsible online behavior, and emphasizing the significance of cybersecurity, we can collectively strengthen our defenses.</div><div><br /></div><div>In an interconnected world vulnerable to cyber threats, cybersecurity is paramount. Safeguarding our digital infrastructure, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring the integrity of critical systems requires constant vigilance, collaborative efforts, and technological advancements. By prioritizing cybersecurity, we can mitigate the risks of cyber attacks, protect sensitive information and critical infrastructure, and foster a safe and secure digital environment for individuals, organizations, and nations. Additionally, we can minimize financial losses, maintain the trust of users, and ensure the continuity of essential services, thereby strengthening the overall resilience of our interconnected world.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Question:</b></div><div><b>What is the primary focus of the article?</b></div><div>A) The benefits of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity.</div><div>B) The importance of collaboration among stakeholders in cybersecurity.</div><div>C) The challenges and solutions associated with cybersecurity.</div><div>D) The impact of cyber threats on critical infrastructure.</div><div><b>Answer</b>: C) The challenges and solutions associated with cybersecurity.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Question:</b></div><div><b>Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential cyber threat?</b></div><div>A) Hacking</div><div>B) Malware</div><div>C) Phishing</div><div>D) Encryption</div><div><b>Answer</b>: D) Encryption</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Question:</b></div><div><b>According to the article, what are the potential consequences of cybersecurity breaches?</b></div><div>A) Financial losses and reputational damage</div><div>B) Compromise of personal and national security</div><div>C) Disruption of essential services</div><div>D) All of the above</div><div><b>Answer</b>: D) All of the above</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Question</b>:</div><div><b>What role does Artificial Intelligence (AI) play in cybersecurity?</b></div><div>A) AI can prevent all types of cyber attacks.</div><div>B) AI can identify potential cyber attacks in real-time.</div><div>C) AI is mainly used for securing critical infrastructure.</div><div>D) AI has no impact on cybersecurity.</div><div><b>Answer</b>: B) AI can identify potential cyber attacks in real-time.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Question</b>:</div><div><b>Why is the human element crucial in cybersecurity?</b></div><div>A) Humans are responsible for creating cybersecurity threats.</div><div>B) Humans can identify and resolve all cybersecurity vulnerabilities.</div><div>C) Humans can prevent all cyber attacks through awareness training.</div><div>D) Human errors can be exploited by cybercriminals.</div><div><b>Answer</b>: D) Human errors can be exploited by cybercriminals.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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<h3><b>Lesson Outline</b></h3>
<p><b>I. Understanding Subject-Verb Agreement:</b><br />
A. Definition: Learn the fundamental concept of subject-verb agreement and its importance in maintaining grammatical accuracy.<br />
B. Singular and Plural Matching: Discover how to match singular subjects with singular verbs and plural subjects with plural verbs.<br />
II. <b>Common Challenges and Solutions:</b><br />
A. Indefinite Pronouns:<br />
1. Recognizing Indefinite Pronouns: Understand the distinction between singular and plural indefinite pronouns.<br />
2. Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns: Explore how indefinite pronouns that can be both singular and plural impact subject-verb agreement.<br />
3. Examples and Practice: Strengthen your skills through illustrative examples and interactive exercises.<br />
B. Collective Nouns:<br />
1. Understanding Collective Nouns: Learn about collective nouns and their influence on subject-verb agreement.<br />
2. Singular or Plural? Discover when collective nouns should take singular or plural verbs.<br />
3. Application and Exercises: Practice using collective nouns in sentences to reinforce your understanding.<br />
III. <b>Tricky Cases and Strategies:</b><br />
A. Agreement with "Each," "Every," and "Neither": Gain insights into subject-verb agreement with these specific words and phrases.<br />
B. Agreement with "Either/Or" and "Neither/Nor": Learn how to maintain subject-verb agreement when using these correlative conjunctions.<br />
C. Complex Sentence Structures: Explore subject-verb agreement in complex sentence constructions, such as clauses and compound subjects.<br />
D. Tips and Strategies: Discover practical tips and strategies to enhance your subject-verb agreement skills.</p>
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<p><b>Example 1:</b><br />
<b>Subject-Verb Agreement with Singular and Plural Nouns</b><br />
The dog barks loudly. (singular subject "dog" matches with singular verb "barks")<br />
The dogs bark loudly. (plural subject "dogs" matches with plural verb "bark")<br />
<b>Example 2:</b>
<b>Subject-Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns</b><br />
Someone is knocking on the door. (singular indefinite pronoun "someone" matches with singular verb "is")<br />
Many were waiting for the bus. (plural indefinite pronoun "many" matches with plural verb "were")<br />
<b>Example 3:</b><br />
<b>Subject-Verb Agreement with Collective Nouns</b><br />
The team is celebrating their victory. (singular collective noun "team" matches with singular verb "is"; plural possessive pronoun "their" refers to the individuals in the team)<br />
The committee are divided in their opinions. (plural collective noun "committee" matches with plural verb "are"; plural possessive pronoun "their" refers to the members of the committee)<br />
<b>Example 4:</b><br />
<b>Subject-Verb Agreement with "Each," "Every," and "Neither"
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Each student has completed their assignment. (singular word "each" matches with singular verb "has"; plural possessive pronoun "their" refers to the students individually)<br />
Every child is excited about their birthday party. (singular word "every" matches with singular verb "is"; plural possessive pronoun "their" refers to the children individually)<br />
Neither of the options is suitable. (singular word "neither" matches with singular verb "is")<br />
<b>Example 5:</b><br />
<b>Subject-Verb Agreement with Complex Sentence Structures
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The cat, as well as the kittens, is resting. (singular verb "is" matches with the singular subject "cat")<br />
The book that I bought and the pen that I lost are essential for my studies. (plural verb "are" matches with the plural subjects "book" and "pen")<br />
These examples demonstrate the importance of maintaining subject-verb agreement to ensure grammatical correctness in sentences.</p>
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<p><b>Exercise 1:</b><br />
<b>Choose the correct verb form to complete each sentence:<br />
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The group of students ________ (is/are) going on a field trip tomorrow.<br />
Each of the books ________ (belongs/belong) to me.<br />
Neither John nor his friends ________ (is/are) available for the meeting.<br />
The dog and the cat ________ (plays/play) together every day.<br />
Many of the flowers in the garden ________ (needs/need) to be watered.<br />
<b>Exercise 2:
</b><br />
<b>Rewrite the following sentences to ensure subject-verb agreement:
</b><br />
The news is very shocking.<br />
The committee has made their decision.<br />
Every student in the class are working on their projects.<br />
Both the laptop and the tablet is on the desk.<br />
None of the cakes were eaten at the party.<br />
<b>Exercise 3:
</b><br />
<b>Identify whether the following indefinite pronouns require a singular or plural verb:</b><br />
Everyone ________ (has/have) their own opinions.<br />
Some of the food ________ (has/have) already been served.<br />
Several books ________ (was/were) missing from the shelf.<br />
Each of the students ________ (is/are) required to complete the assignment.<br />
Both of the options ________ (is/are) valid choices.<br /><br />
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<b>Exercise 1:
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is<br />
belong<br />
is<br />
play<br />
need<br />
<b>Exercise 2:
</b><br />
The news is very shocking.<br />
The committee has made its decision.<br />
Every student in the class is working on their project.<br />
Both the laptop and the tablet are on the desk.<br />
None of the cakes was eaten at the party.<br />
<b>Exercise 3:
</b><br />
has<br />
has<br />
were<br />
is<br />
are<br />
These exercises will provide you with opportunities to practice subject-verb agreement in various contexts. Remember to review the solutions to check your answers and reinforce your understanding of the topic.</p>
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<p><b>The Role of Real Estate in Sustainable Urban Development</b></p>
<p><b>Task:</b> In many cities around the world, sustainable urban development has become a pressing issue. Discuss the role of real estate in promoting sustainable urban development. What strategies can be employed to ensure that real estate projects contribute to environmentally friendly and socially inclusive cities? Provide examples and support your ideas with relevant arguments and evidence.</p>
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<p><b>Introduction</b><br>
Briefly introduce the topic of sustainable urban development and its importance.
State the role of real estate in promoting sustainability within cities.
Present the thesis statement that outlines the main points to be discussed.<br>
<b>Body Paragraph 1: Environmental Sustainability</b><br>
Explain the significance of real estate in reducing environmental impact.
Discuss sustainable building practices, such as energy-efficient designs, green infrastructure, and renewable energy integration.
Provide examples of real estate projects that prioritize environmental sustainability and their positive effects on urban environments.<br>
<b>Body Paragraph 2: Social Inclusivity</b><br>
Explore how real estate can contribute to creating socially inclusive cities.
Discuss the importance of affordable housing and mixed-income developments in addressing social inequalities.
Highlight the role of inclusive urban planning, such as incorporating public spaces and amenities accessible to all residents.<br>
<b>Body Paragraph 3: Economic Benefits</b><br>
Examine the economic advantages associated with sustainable real estate development.
Discuss how energy-efficient buildings can lead to cost savings for residents and businesses.
Explore how sustainable real estate projects can attract investment, create jobs, and stimulate local economies.<br>
<b>Strategies for Promoting Sustainable Real Estate Development</b><br>
Discuss policy measures that can incentivize sustainable real estate practices, such as tax incentives and regulations.
Highlight the importance of collaboration between governments, developers, and communities in promoting sustainable urban development.
Provide examples of cities or countries that have successfully implemented strategies to ensure real estate projects contribute to sustainability.<br>
<b>Conclusion</b><br>
Summarize the main points discussed in the essay, emphasizing the pivotal role of real estate in sustainable urban development.
Restate the importance of environmentally friendly practices, social inclusivity, and economic benefits.
Conclude with a final thought on the future prospects of real estate in creating sustainable and livable cities.</p>
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Sustainable urban development has emerged as a critical global concern as cities strive to address environmental, social, and economic challenges. Real estate plays a pivotal role in shaping urban landscapes and can significantly contribute to sustainable development. This essay examines the multifaceted role of real estate in promoting sustainability within cities and explores strategies to ensure real estate projects are environmentally friendly and socially inclusive.<br><br>
Real estate holds great potential in reducing environmental impact within urban areas. Sustainable building practices, such as energy-efficient designs, green infrastructure, and the integration of renewable energy sources, can significantly lower carbon emissions and resource consumption. For instance, LEED-certified buildings utilize eco-friendly materials, optimize energy usage, and reduce waste generation. These projects not only minimize environmental harm but also create healthier and more livable urban environments.<br><br>
Real estate projects that prioritize social inclusivity are vital in creating cohesive and equitable cities. Affordable housing initiatives and mixed-income developments address the housing needs of diverse populations, fostering social integration and reducing inequalities. Additionally, inclusive urban planning ensures that public spaces, amenities, and transportation are accessible to all residents, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds. By prioritizing social inclusivity, real estate contributes to cohesive communities and enhanced quality of life.<br><br>
Sustainable real estate development brings economic advantages to both cities and individuals. Energy-efficient buildings not only reduce operational costs for residents and businesses but also contribute to long-term savings through lower energy bills. Moreover, sustainable real estate projects attract investment, stimulate local economies, and create job opportunities. For example, the construction and maintenance of green buildings require specialized skills, generating employment and driving economic growth in the construction sector.<br>
Strategies for Promoting Sustainable Real Estate Development
To ensure real estate projects contribute to sustainability, various strategies can be employed. Governments can introduce incentives, such as tax benefits and expedited approvals, for developers who adopt sustainable practices. Additionally, regulations can enforce minimum green building standards and encourage the use of environmentally friendly materials. Collaboration between governments, developers, and communities is crucial in fostering sustainable urban development. Engaging residents in decision-making processes and seeking their input can lead to more inclusive and sustainable outcomes.<br><br>
In conclusion, real estate plays a significant role in promoting sustainable urban development. By prioritizing environmental sustainability, social inclusivity, and economic benefits, real estate projects can contribute to creating environmentally friendly, socially inclusive, and economically vibrant cities. Through the adoption of sustainable building practices and the implementation of supportive policies, real estate can serve as a catalyst for positive change, shaping the future of urban landscapes in a sustainable manner.</p>
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Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-37447637910090706572023-05-14T05:51:00.001-07:002023-05-14T05:51:11.490-07:00IELTS WRITING - The Role of Mothers in Modern Society<br /><br /><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Topic</b>: The Role of Mothers in Modern Society<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq8hzBaUgluOF4WFRPFoIQpnWFWQe7BKI8OcVIPFNZpIOjiyXb82k-SWc4-muRRNzBXlWFQ1qzAa8T3fnFBOw2dR3jNNZgCN_uISG9n3JpoZar0eUZJWUBnU3Gat4nkXiXzoIF_mb_oDR1C4wJoRFKFMO_fQaHQyww-dQ5EpFevQsDFPrZsRn5Ocut/s2245/Black%20and%20white%20Line%20Mother%20and%20Newborn%20Baby%20Poster.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2245" data-original-width="1587" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq8hzBaUgluOF4WFRPFoIQpnWFWQe7BKI8OcVIPFNZpIOjiyXb82k-SWc4-muRRNzBXlWFQ1qzAa8T3fnFBOw2dR3jNNZgCN_uISG9n3JpoZar0eUZJWUBnU3Gat4nkXiXzoIF_mb_oDR1C4wJoRFKFMO_fQaHQyww-dQ5EpFevQsDFPrZsRn5Ocut/s320/Black%20and%20white%20Line%20Mother%20and%20Newborn%20Baby%20Poster.png" width="226" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b><i>Task: In many cultures, mothers play a central role in the upbringing and development of their children. Discuss the significance of mothers in today's society and the challenges they face. Provide examples and support your opinion with relevant arguments.<br /></i></b><br /><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Sample Structure for your essay:<br /></b><br /><b>Introduction</b><div>Briefly introduce the topic of the role of mothers in modern society.<br />State your opinion on the significance of mothers and the challenges they encounter.<br /><br /><b>The Importance of Mothers</b><div>Explain the pivotal role of mothers in child-rearing and nurturing.<br />Discuss how mothers contribute to the emotional and psychological well-being of their children.<br />Highlight the educational and moral guidance provided by mothers.<br /><br /><br /><b>Mothers as Role Models</b></div><div>Explore how mothers serve as role models for their children.<br />Discuss the values and behaviors children learn from their mothers.<br />Provide examples of notable figures whose success can be attributed to their mothers' influence.<br /><br /><br /><b>Challenges Faced by Mothers</b></div><div>Identify the various challenges faced by mothers in modern society.<br />Discuss the balancing act of managing work and family responsibilities.<br />Highlight the pressure of societal expectations on mothers.<br /><br /><br /><b>Support for Mothers</b></div><div>Discuss the importance of social support systems for mothers.<br />Explore the role of government policies and workplace initiatives in supporting mothers.<br />Provide examples of countries or organizations that have implemented successful measures.<br /><br /><br /><b>Conclusion</b></div><div>Summarize the main points discussed in the essay.<br />Reiterate the significance of mothers in today's society.<br />Emphasize the need for continued support and recognition of mothers' contributions.<br /><br />Remember to practice and develop your own ideas, examples, and arguments to make your essay unique and well-structured.</div><div><br /></div><div><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Model Answer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div><i><br />In today's society, mothers play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of their children. They provide love, support, and guidance, contributing to their children's emotional, intellectual, and moral development. However, being a mother in the modern world comes with its own set of challenges. In this essay, we will explore the significance of mothers in today's society, examine the challenges they face, and discuss the importance of support systems for mothers.<br /><br />Mothers hold immense importance in the lives of their children. They are the primary caregivers, offering unconditional love and nurturing. From infancy to adulthood, mothers play a vital role in fostering emotional well-being. They provide a safe and secure environment, offering comfort during times of distress and instilling a sense of confidence in their children. Moreover, mothers play a crucial role in the intellectual development of their offspring. Through early childhood education and stimulating activities, they lay the foundation for learning and curiosity, enabling their children to flourish academically. Additionally, mothers act as moral guides, imparting values, empathy, and compassion, which are vital for building a harmonious society.<br /><br />Mothers also serve as role models for their children. Children learn essential life skills by observing their mothers. From basic manners to problem-solving techniques, mothers exemplify behavior that children emulate. For instance, prominent figures like former U.S. President Barack Obama attribute their success to their mothers' guidance and determination. This demonstrates the profound impact mothers have on their children's achievements.<br /><br />Despite their significant contributions, mothers face various challenges in today's fast-paced society. One of the main challenges is striking a balance between work and family responsibilities. Modern mothers often juggle demanding careers with the need to provide emotional support and care for their children. This delicate balancing act can lead to feelings of guilt and stress. Furthermore, societal expectations add to the pressure on mothers, with unrealistic ideals of the "perfect mother" often perpetuated by the media. This pressure can undermine a mother's self-confidence and create undue stress, impacting her overall well-being.<br /><br />Recognizing the importance of support for mothers is crucial. Governments and organizations need to implement policies and initiatives that assist mothers in managing their responsibilities. This could include flexible work arrangements, affordable childcare options, and extended maternity leave. For example, countries like Sweden have successfully implemented family-friendly policies that prioritize work-life balance, resulting in higher job satisfaction and well-being among mothers. Additionally, community support groups and online platforms can provide a valuable network for mothers to share experiences, seek advice, and offer support to one another.<br /><br />In conclusion, mothers play an indispensable role in modern society. They shape the lives of their children through love, support, and guidance, contributing to their emotional, intellectual, and moral development. However, they also face challenges, such as balancing work and family responsibilities and coping with societal expectations. It is essential to provide mothers with the necessary support systems, including flexible policies and community networks, to ensure their well-being and enable them to continue their invaluable contribution to society.</i><div><br /></div>For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture. </div></div>Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-36245022908375397402023-05-09T06:34:00.002-07:002024-01-15T04:42:37.153-08:00IELTS PREPARATION - 50 English idioms related to weather and their meanings<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rLlC_lPNpaJl1RBUtOkzq2MqFNzBp4I_J1dslkau-_H5XTjiZVOhhvMSFsxK1YdSPQMdLUoqXul19TXNFHK4U_q6Y9p1mWstYCYEJwYy8qblVPusOHIJKk2Hy3nx_c4kjDKYb24ssx5yE74nBaMdW10xo3fdgySPNJczbr-UMVmvkXZgXTElP_A2/s1920/Green%20Red%20Orange%20Yellow%20Colorful%20Fruit%20Presentation%20(2).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rLlC_lPNpaJl1RBUtOkzq2MqFNzBp4I_J1dslkau-_H5XTjiZVOhhvMSFsxK1YdSPQMdLUoqXul19TXNFHK4U_q6Y9p1mWstYCYEJwYy8qblVPusOHIJKk2Hy3nx_c4kjDKYb24ssx5yE74nBaMdW10xo3fdgySPNJczbr-UMVmvkXZgXTElP_A2/s320/Green%20Red%20Orange%20Yellow%20Colorful%20Fruit%20Presentation%20(2).png" width="320" /></a></div><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="6" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); border: 1pt solid windowtext; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .25pt; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; width: 406px;">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Difficult or unpleasant events can lead to
positive outcomes</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Break the ice</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To make a start or break down social barriers</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Calm before the storm</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A peaceful period before a difficult or turbulent
time</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Come rain or shine</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">No matter what happens</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Every cloud has a silver lining</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Every negative situation has a positive aspect</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Fair-weather friend</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A friend who is only there for you when things
are going well</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Get wind of</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To hear a rumor or receive information</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Under the weather</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Feeling ill or sick</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Raining cats and dogs</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Heavy rain or a downpour</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Weather the storm</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To endure a difficult or challenging situation</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Break the ice</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To make a start, often by doing or saying
something to relieve tension</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Take a rain check</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To postpone plans to a later time</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A bolt from the blue</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A sudden and unexpected event or shock</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Weather a cold spell</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To survive a period of cold weather</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Face like thunder</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To look very angry or upset</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Cloud on the horizon</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A warning sign of future trouble or difficulty</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A storm in a teacup</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A situation where a lot of fuss is made over a
minor issue</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Clear the air</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To resolve a disagreement or tension</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Chase rainbows</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To pursue unrealistic or impractical goals</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A ray of sunshine</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A source of happiness or hope</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Snowed under</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Overwhelmed with work or responsibilities</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">In the heat of the moment</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Acting impulsively or without careful
consideration</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A breath of fresh air</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A welcome change or refreshing experience</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Head in the clouds</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Being absent-minded or not paying attention</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A perfect storm</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A combination of events that results in a
disaster or crisis</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Weather the elements</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To withstand harsh weather conditions</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A fair-weather friend</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Someone who is only supportive or helpful when
things are going well</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">On cloud nine</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Extremely happy or pleased</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">The calm before the storm</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A period of peace or tranquility before a
difficult or turbulent time</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">In the eye of the storm</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">In the middle of a difficult or chaotic situation</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Snowball effect</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A situation in which something grows in size or
intensity quickly and without control</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Leave someone out in the cold</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To exclude someone from something or leave them
without support or help</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Red sky at night, shepherd's delight; red sky in
the morning, shepherd's warning</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A saying that suggests the weather for the
following day based on the color of the sky during sunset or sunrise</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">On thin ice</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">In a risky or dangerous situation</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Save for a rainy day</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To save money or resources for future use,
particularly in case of an emergency or unexpected event</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A storm is brewing</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A situation that is likely to become problematic
or contentious in the near future</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Break in the clouds</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">A moment of relief or hope after a difficult
period</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Every cloud has a silver lining</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Every negative situation has a positive aspect</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">In the teeth of the wind</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Facing a difficult challenge or obstacle</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">(As) right as rain</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To be healthy and feeling well</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Three sheets to the wind</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To be drunk or intoxicated</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Throw caution to the wind</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">To act recklessly or without consideration for
the consequences</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-bottom-alt: windowtext .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-border-style-alt: solid; mso-border-top-alt: #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="148">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Snowed in</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: rgb(213, 184, 234); border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .25pt; padding: 0.75pt; width: 189.15pt;" valign="bottom" width="252">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0cm 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">Unable to leave a place due to heavy snowfall</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><br /><p></p></div><div><br /></div>For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture. Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-32713623671678312612023-04-28T07:19:00.001-07:002023-04-28T07:19:15.198-07:00IELTS TIPS - Practical tips for improving your IELTS writing skillsSome practical tips for improving your IELTS writing skills:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDr8X5BYMQuUTtJuRjHDU9JbL_bmQmpfJAINVM3qCc6mFs-j0fWWw_VadRlYctTAvm4m2fWnLlvYjUAG_ndo5ZMKN-llxE5qoVARJDDPELwmgFiS4VX2se-YJHwVJBN3hLVaVLz_oxjcDrmheY1RggH5swkhL5i2ejbiREoJe5onBEE_PeUCRn2VRP/s2000/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(3).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDr8X5BYMQuUTtJuRjHDU9JbL_bmQmpfJAINVM3qCc6mFs-j0fWWw_VadRlYctTAvm4m2fWnLlvYjUAG_ndo5ZMKN-llxE5qoVARJDDPELwmgFiS4VX2se-YJHwVJBN3hLVaVLz_oxjcDrmheY1RggH5swkhL5i2ejbiREoJe5onBEE_PeUCRn2VRP/s320/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(3).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br />Understand the task: Make sure you understand the task requirements and the specific type of writing you are being asked to do. Read the instructions carefully and take note of any specific guidelines or criteria.<br /><br /><br />Practice writing regularly: The key to improving your writing skills is to practice regularly. Set aside a specific time each day or week to practice writing, and make sure to stick to your schedule.<br /><br /><br />Analyze sample essays: Analyze sample essays to understand the structure, language, and organization of a well-written essay. Pay attention to the use of transition words, vocabulary, and sentence structure.<br /><br /><br />Use formal language: IELTS writing requires formal language, so make sure to avoid contractions, slang, and colloquial language. Practice using formal language in your everyday writing and speaking.<br /><br /><br />Plan your essay: Spend some time planning your essay before you start writing. Make a rough outline of the main points you want to make and the supporting evidence you will use.<br /><br /><br />Use a variety of sentence structures: Use a variety of sentence structures to make your writing more interesting and to demonstrate your language skills. Practice writing different types of sentences, such as complex and compound sentences.<br /><br /><br />Check for grammar and spelling errors: Make sure to check your essay for grammar and spelling errors before submitting it. Use online tools or ask someone to proofread your work for you.<br /><br /><br />Manage your time wisely: The IELTS writing test is timed, so you need to manage your time wisely. Practice writing essays within the allotted time frame to improve your time management skills.<br /><br />I hope these tips are helpful! Good luck with your IELTS writing practice.<br /><br />For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture.</div>Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-49143458171305862232023-04-28T07:09:00.001-07:002023-04-28T07:09:00.840-07:00IELTS TIPS - Practical tips for improving your IELTS listening skillsSome practical tips for improving your IELTS listening skills:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDr8X5BYMQuUTtJuRjHDU9JbL_bmQmpfJAINVM3qCc6mFs-j0fWWw_VadRlYctTAvm4m2fWnLlvYjUAG_ndo5ZMKN-llxE5qoVARJDDPELwmgFiS4VX2se-YJHwVJBN3hLVaVLz_oxjcDrmheY1RggH5swkhL5i2ejbiREoJe5onBEE_PeUCRn2VRP/s2000/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(3).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDr8X5BYMQuUTtJuRjHDU9JbL_bmQmpfJAINVM3qCc6mFs-j0fWWw_VadRlYctTAvm4m2fWnLlvYjUAG_ndo5ZMKN-llxE5qoVARJDDPELwmgFiS4VX2se-YJHwVJBN3hLVaVLz_oxjcDrmheY1RggH5swkhL5i2ejbiREoJe5onBEE_PeUCRn2VRP/s320/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(3).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Practice regularly: The key to improving your listening skills is to practice regularly. Set aside a specific time each day or week to practice listening exercises, and make sure to stick to your schedule.<br /><br /><br />Focus on the task: The IELTS listening test is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English in a range of different situations. Make sure to focus on the task at hand and listen carefully to the audio recording.<br /><br /><br />Improve your vocabulary: Expanding your vocabulary will help you understand the audio recordings better. Make a list of new words you come across while listening, and try to use them in your own writing and speaking.<br /><br /><br />Listen for context: Sometimes you might not catch every word that is said in the audio recording. Use the context around the words to help you understand the meaning.<br /><br /><br />Take notes: During the test, you will be provided with a pen and paper to take notes. Use this to your advantage by taking down important points or key words that will help you remember what was said.<br /><br /><br />Practice different accents: The IELTS listening test includes a range of different accents, so it's important to practice listening to different accents. Listen to podcasts, news broadcasts, or TV shows from different English-speaking countries to expose yourself to different accents.<br /><br /><br />Be familiar with the test format: Make sure you are familiar with the IELTS listening test format. Practice with past papers and familiarize yourself with the different sections and question types.<br /><br /><br />Time management: Make sure to manage your time wisely during the test. The IELTS listening test is timed, so you need to make sure you have enough time to answer all the questions. Practice listening exercises and answering questions within the allotted time frame.<br /><br />I hope these tips are helpful! Good luck with your IELTS listening practice.<br /><br /> For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture.<div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p></div>Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-15430365003345194902023-04-28T07:02:00.000-07:002023-04-28T07:02:00.016-07:00IELTS TIPS - Practical tips for improving your IELTS reading skillsSome practical tips for improving your IELTS reading skills:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjETbhJmRLIWO_v_tDvRaS85lfKlvQXR3GZelDuBWUxfnK_n-4esOg7k5ojwRoC5ALE-ZAdckr2DI0prW9ZjzAhgEZyWat3zAB2lqy7tOyTnFh6tCV124ejiSW_DhUjtT2a6LYjp0_3_qzIwvIngWFE9M7gLS6RolLXuHnUMbyxmAHIzj-3t9DIgr_d/s2000/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(3).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjETbhJmRLIWO_v_tDvRaS85lfKlvQXR3GZelDuBWUxfnK_n-4esOg7k5ojwRoC5ALE-ZAdckr2DI0prW9ZjzAhgEZyWat3zAB2lqy7tOyTnFh6tCV124ejiSW_DhUjtT2a6LYjp0_3_qzIwvIngWFE9M7gLS6RolLXuHnUMbyxmAHIzj-3t9DIgr_d/s320/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(3).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Practice regularly: The key to improving your reading skills is to practice regularly. Set aside a specific time each day or week to practice reading texts, and make sure to stick to your schedule.<br /><br /><br />Skim and scan: Skimming and scanning are essential techniques for IELTS reading. Skimming involves quickly reading through the text to get a general idea of what it's about. Scanning involves looking for specific information in the text. Practice both techniques until you feel comfortable using them.<br /><br /><br />Improve your vocabulary: Expanding your vocabulary will help you understand the reading passages better. Make a list of new words you come across while reading, and try to use them in your own writing and speaking.<br /><br /><br />Use context clues: Sometimes you might come across a word or phrase that you don't understand. Use the context around the word to figure out its meaning. Look for clues in the sentences before and after the word.<br /><br /><br />Focus on comprehension: The IELTS reading test is designed to test your comprehension skills. Don't get too caught up in details or unfamiliar words. Instead, focus on understanding the main idea of the passage.<br /><br /><br />Time management: Make sure to manage your time wisely during the test. The IELTS reading test is timed, so you need to make sure you have enough time to answer all the questions. Practice reading texts and answering questions within the allotted time frame.<br /><br /><br />Learn from mistakes: After each practice test or reading exercise, review your mistakes and try to figure out why you got them wrong. This will help you identify areas where you need to improve and avoid making the same mistakes in the future.<br /><br /><br />Get feedback: If possible, get feedback from a teacher or tutor on your reading skills. They can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and provide you with specific tips for improvement.<br /><br />I hope these tips are helpful! Good luck with your IELTS reading practice.<br /><br />For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture.<div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p></div>Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-47487430026154313382023-04-28T06:34:00.003-07:002023-04-28T06:56:30.113-07:00IELTS PREPARATION - 50 English idioms related to animals and their meanings<div><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="6" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: #DBB7FF; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .25pt; mso-border-insideh: .75pt solid #D9D9E3; mso-border-insidev: .75pt solid #D9D9E3; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; width: 420px;">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">A bull in a china shop<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Someone who is clumsy or careless<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">A cat has nine lives<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Beat a dead horse<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To waste time on a hopeless or pointless task<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Chicken out<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To back out of something because of fear or cowardice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Don't count your chickens before they hatch<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Don't assume that something will happen before it actually does<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Don't have a cow<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Don't overreact or get upset<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Elephant in the room<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">An obvious but unspoken issue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Feather in one's cap<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">A source of pride or achievement<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Fight like cats and dogs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To argue or fight fiercely<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Fish or cut bait<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 182.25pt;" valign="bottom" width="243">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To make a decision or take action<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Get the lion's share<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To receive the largest portion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Go hog wild<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 182.25pt;" valign="bottom" width="243">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To become very excited or enthusiastic<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Horse around<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To play or fool around<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">In the doghouse<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">In trouble or out of favor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 128.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="171">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Kill two birds with one stone<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 182.25pt;" valign="bottom" width="243">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To accomplish two things at once<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 128.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="171">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Let the cat out of the bag<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To reveal a secret<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 128.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="171">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Like a fish in water<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Very comfortable and natural in a particular environment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 128.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="171">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Like a moth to a flame<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Irresistibly attracted to something dangerous or harmful<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Like a bat out of hell<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Very fast or recklessly<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Lion's den<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">A place or situation that is dangerous or hostile<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Make a beeline for<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To head straight for something<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Monkey business<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Mischievous or dishonest behavior<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Once in a blue moon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Very rarely<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Pig-headed<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Stubborn and inflexible<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Put the cart before the horse<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To do things in the wrong order<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Rat race<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">A competitive and stressful way of life<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">The lion's share<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">The largest portion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">The straw that broke the camel's back<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">The final, small thing that causes a person to give up or quit<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">The world is your oyster<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">You can do anything you want<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To chicken out<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To back out of something because of fear or cowardice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To cry wolf<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To raise a false alarm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To have a whale of a time<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To have a great time<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To have ants in one's pants<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be restless or anxious<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To horse around<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To play or fool around<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To let sleeping dogs lie<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To avoid stirring up old or controversial issues<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To make a mountain out of a molehill<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To exaggerate a problem or issue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To smell a rat<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To sense that something is wrong or suspicious<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To talk turkey<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To discuss something honestly and directly<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</b><div class="chapter" style="break-before: page; margin-top: 4em;"><br />CHAPTER XIII<br /><br />Mr. Rochester, it seems, by the surgeon’s orders, went to bed early that night; nor did he rise soon next morning. When he did come down, it was to attend to business: his agent and some of his tenants were arrived, and waiting to speak with him.<br /><br />Adèle and I had now to vacate the library: it would be in daily requisition as a reception-room for callers. A fire was lit in an apartment upstairs, and there I carried our books, and arranged it for the future schoolroom. I discerned in the course of the morning that Thornfield Hall was a changed place: no longer silent as a church, it echoed every hour or two to a knock at the door, or a clang of the bell; steps, too, often traversed the hall, and new voices spoke in different keys below; a rill from the outer world was flowing through it; it had a master: for my part, I liked it better.<br /><br />Adèle was not easy to teach that day; she could not apply: she kept running to the door and looking over the banisters to see if she could get a glimpse of Mr. Rochester; then she coined pretexts to go downstairs, in order, as I shrewdly suspected, to visit the library, where I knew she was not wanted; then, when I got a little angry, and made her sit still, she continued to talk incessantly of her “ami, Monsieur Edouard Fairfax de Rochester,” as she dubbed him (I had not before heard his prenomens), and to conjecture what presents he had brought her: for it appears he had intimated the night before, that when his luggage came from Millcote, there would be found amongst it a little box in whose contents she had an interest.<br /><br />“Et cela doit signifier,” said she, “qu’il y aura là dedans un cadeau pour moi, et peut-être pour vous aussi, mademoiselle. Monsieur a parlé de vous: il m’a demandé le nom de ma gouvernante, et si elle n’était pas une petite personne, assez mince et un peu pâle. J’ai dit qu’oui: car c’est vrai, n’est-ce pas, mademoiselle?”<br /><br />I and my pupil dined as usual in Mrs. Fairfax’s parlour; the afternoon was wild and snowy, and we passed it in the schoolroom. At dark I allowed Adèle to put away books and work, and to run downstairs; for, from the comparative silence below, and from the cessation of appeals to the door-bell, I conjectured that Mr. Rochester was now at liberty. Left alone, I walked to the window; but nothing was to be seen thence: twilight and snowflakes together thickened the air, and hid the very shrubs on the lawn. I let down the curtain and went back to the fireside.<br /><br />In the clear embers I was tracing a view, not unlike a picture I remembered to have seen of the castle of Heidelberg, on the Rhine, when Mrs. Fairfax came in, breaking up by her entrance the fiery mosaic I had been piercing together, and scattering too some heavy unwelcome thoughts that were beginning to throng on my solitude.<br /><br />“Mr. Rochester would be glad if you and your pupil would take tea with him in the drawing-room this evening,” said she: “he has been so much engaged all day that he could not ask to see you before.”<br /><br />“When is his tea-time?” I inquired.<br /><br />“Oh, at six o’clock: he keeps early hours in the country. You had better change your frock now; I will go with you and fasten it. Here is a candle.”<br /><br />“Is it necessary to change my frock?”<br /><br />“Yes, you had better: I always dress for the evening when Mr. Rochester is here.”<br /><br />This additional ceremony seemed somewhat stately; however, I repaired to my room, and, with Mrs. Fairfax’s aid, replaced my black stuff dress by one of black silk; the best and the only additional one I had, except one of light grey, which, in my Lowood notions of the toilette, I thought too fine to be worn, except on first-rate occasions.<br /><br />“You want a brooch,” said Mrs. Fairfax. I had a single little pearl ornament which Miss Temple gave me as a parting keepsake: I put it on, and then we went downstairs. Unused as I was to strangers, it was rather a trial to appear thus formally summoned in Mr. Rochester’s presence. I let Mrs. Fairfax precede me into the dining-room, and kept in her shade as we crossed that apartment; and, passing the arch, whose curtain was now dropped, entered the elegant recess beyond.<br /><br />Two wax candles stood lighted on the table, and two on the mantelpiece; basking in the light and heat of a superb fire, lay Pilot—Adèle knelt near him. Half reclined on a couch appeared Mr. Rochester, his foot supported by the cushion; he was looking at Adèle and the dog: the fire shone full on his face. I knew my traveller with his broad and jetty eyebrows; his square forehead, made squarer by the horizontal sweep of his black hair. I recognised his decisive nose, more remarkable for character than beauty; his full nostrils, denoting, I thought, choler; his grim mouth, chin, and jaw—yes, all three were very grim, and no mistake. His shape, now divested of cloak, I perceived harmonised in squareness with his physiognomy: I suppose it was a good figure in the athletic sense of the term—broad chested and thin flanked, though neither tall nor graceful.<br /><br />Mr. Rochester must have been aware of the entrance of Mrs. Fairfax and myself; but it appeared he was not in the mood to notice us, for he never lifted his head as we approached.<br /><br />“Here is Miss Eyre, sir,” said Mrs. Fairfax, in her quiet way. He bowed, still not taking his eyes from the group of the dog and child.<br /><br />“Let Miss Eyre be seated,” said he: and there was something in the forced stiff bow, in the impatient yet formal tone, which seemed further to express, “What the deuce is it to me whether Miss Eyre be there or not? At this moment I am not disposed to accost her.”<br /><br />I sat down quite disembarrassed. A reception of finished politeness would probably have confused me: I could not have returned or repaid it by answering grace and elegance on my part; but harsh caprice laid me under no obligation; on the contrary, a decent quiescence, under the freak of manner, gave me the advantage. Besides, the eccentricity of the proceeding was piquant: I felt interested to see how he would go on.<br /><br />He went on as a statue would, that is, he neither spoke nor moved. Mrs. Fairfax seemed to think it necessary that some one should be amiable, and she began to talk. Kindly, as usual—and, as usual, rather trite—she condoled with him on the pressure of business he had had all day; on the annoyance it must have been to him with that painful sprain: then she commended his patience and perseverance in going through with it.<br /><br />“Madam, I should like some tea,” was the sole rejoinder she got. She hastened to ring the bell; and when the tray came, she proceeded to arrange the cups, spoons, &c., with assiduous celerity. I and Adèle went to the table; but the master did not leave his couch.<br /><br />“Will you hand Mr. Rochester’s cup?” said Mrs. Fairfax to me; “Adèle might perhaps spill it.”<br /><br />I did as requested. As he took the cup from my hand, Adèle, thinking the moment propitious for making a request in my favour, cried out—<br /><br />“N’est-ce pas, monsieur, qu’il y a un cadeau pour Mademoiselle Eyre dans votre petit coffre?”<br /><br />“Who talks of cadeaux?” said he gruffly. “Did you expect a present, Miss Eyre? Are you fond of presents?” and he searched my face with eyes that I saw were dark, irate, and piercing.<br /><br />“I hardly know, sir; I have little experience of them: they are generally thought pleasant things.”<br /><br />“Generally thought? But what do you think?”<br /><br />“I should be obliged to take time, sir, before I could give you an answer worthy of your acceptance: a present has many faces to it, has it not? and one should consider all, before pronouncing an opinion as to its nature.”<br /><br />“Miss Eyre, you are not so unsophisticated as Adèle: she demands a ‘cadeau,’ clamorously, the moment she sees me: you beat about the bush.”<br /><br />“Because I have less confidence in my deserts than Adèle has: she can prefer the claim of old acquaintance, and the right too of custom; for she says you have always been in the habit of giving her playthings; but if I had to make out a case I should be puzzled, since I am a stranger, and have done nothing to entitle me to an acknowledgment.”<br /><br />“Oh, don’t fall back on over-modesty! I have examined Adèle, and find you have taken great pains with her: she is not bright, she has no talents; yet in a short time she has made much improvement.”<br /><br />“Sir, you have now given me my ‘cadeau;’ I am obliged to you: it is the meed teachers most covet—praise of their pupils’ progress.”<br /><br />“Humph!” said Mr. Rochester, and he took his tea in silence.<br /><br />“Come to the fire,” said the master, when the tray was taken away, and Mrs. Fairfax had settled into a corner with her knitting; while Adèle was leading me by the hand round the room, showing me the beautiful books and ornaments on the consoles and chiffonnières. We obeyed, as in duty bound; Adèle wanted to take a seat on my knee, but she was ordered to amuse herself with Pilot.<br /><br />“You have been resident in my house three months?”<br /><br />“Yes, sir.”<br /><br />“And you came from—?”<br /><br />“From Lowood school, in ——shire.”<br /><br />“Ah! a charitable concern. How long were you there?”<br /><br />“Eight years.”<br /><br />“Eight years! you must be tenacious of life. I thought half the time in such a place would have done up any constitution! No wonder you have rather the look of another world. I marvelled where you had got that sort of face. When you came on me in Hay Lane last night, I thought unaccountably of fairy tales, and had half a mind to demand whether you had bewitched my horse: I am not sure yet. Who are your parents?”<br /><br />“I have none.”<br /><br />“Nor ever had, I suppose: do you remember them?”<br /><br />“No.”<br /><br />“I thought not. And so you were waiting for your people when you sat on that stile?”<br /><br />“For whom, sir?”<br /><br />“For the men in green: it was a proper moonlight evening for them. Did I break through one of your rings, that you spread that damned ice on the causeway?”<br /><br />I shook my head. “The men in green all forsook England a hundred years ago,” said I, speaking as seriously as he had done. “And not even in Hay Lane, or the fields about it, could you find a trace of them. I don’t think either summer or harvest, or winter moon, will ever shine on their revels more.”<br /><br />Mrs. Fairfax had dropped her knitting, and, with raised eyebrows, seemed wondering what sort of talk this was.<br /><br />“Well,” resumed Mr. Rochester, “if you disown parents, you must have some sort of kinsfolk: uncles and aunts?”<br /><br />“No; none that I ever saw.”<br /><br />“And your home?”<br /><br />“I have none.”<br /><br />“Where do your brothers and sisters live?”<br /><br />“I have no brothers or sisters.”<br /><br />“Who recommended you to come here?”<br /><br />“I advertised, and Mrs. Fairfax answered my advertisement.”<br /><br />“Yes,” said the good lady, who now knew what ground we were upon, “and I am daily thankful for the choice Providence led me to make. Miss Eyre has been an invaluable companion to me, and a kind and careful teacher to Adèle.”<br /><br />“Don’t trouble yourself to give her a character,” returned Mr. Rochester: “eulogiums will not bias me; I shall judge for myself. She began by felling my horse.”<br /><br />“Sir?” said Mrs. Fairfax.<br /><br />“I have to thank her for this sprain.”<br /><br />The widow looked bewildered.<br /><br />“Miss Eyre, have you ever lived in a town?”<br /><br />“No, sir.”<br /><br />“Have you seen much society?”<br /><br />“None but the pupils and teachers of Lowood, and now the inmates of Thornfield.”<br /><br />“Have you read much?”<br /><br />“Only such books as came in my way; and they have not been numerous or very learned.”<br /><br />“You have lived the life of a nun: no doubt you are well drilled in religious forms;—Brocklehurst, who I understand directs Lowood, is a parson, is he not?”<br /><br />“Yes, sir.”<br /><br />“And you girls probably worshipped him, as a convent full of religieuses would worship their director.”<br /><br />“Oh, no.”<br /><br />“You are very cool! No! What! a novice not worship her priest! That sounds blasphemous.”<br /><br />“I disliked Mr. Brocklehurst; and I was not alone in the feeling. He is a harsh man; at once pompous and meddling; he cut off our hair; and for economy’s sake bought us bad needles and thread, with which we could hardly sew.”<br /><br />“That was very false economy,” remarked Mrs. Fairfax, who now again caught the drift of the dialogue.<br /><br />“And was that the head and front of his offending?” demanded Mr. Rochester.<br /><br />“He starved us when he had the sole superintendence of the provision department, before the committee was appointed; and he bored us with long lectures once a week, and with evening readings from books of his own inditing, about sudden deaths and judgments, which made us afraid to go to bed.”<br /><br />“What age were you when you went to Lowood?”<br /><br />“About ten.”<br /><br />“And you stayed there eight years: you are now, then, eighteen?”<br /><br />I assented.<br /><br />“Arithmetic, you see, is useful; without its aid, I should hardly have been able to guess your age. It is a point difficult to fix where the features and countenance are so much at variance as in your case. And now what did you learn at Lowood? Can you play?”<br /><br />“A little.”<br /><br />“Of course: that is the established answer. Go into the library—I mean, if you please.—(Excuse my tone of command; I am used to say, ‘Do this,’ and it is done: I cannot alter my customary habits for one new inmate.)—Go, then, into the library; take a candle with you; leave the door open; sit down to the piano, and play a tune.”<br /><br />I departed, obeying his directions.<br /><br />“Enough!” he called out in a few minutes. “You play a little, I see; like any other English school-girl; perhaps rather better than some, but not well.”<br /><br />I closed the piano and returned. Mr. Rochester continued—<br /><br />“Adèle showed me some sketches this morning, which she said were yours. I don’t know whether they were entirely of your doing; probably a master aided you?”<br /><br />“No, indeed!” I interjected.<br /><br />“Ah! that pricks pride. Well, fetch me your portfolio, if you can vouch for its contents being original; but don’t pass your word unless you are certain: I can recognise patchwork.”<br /><br />“Then I will say nothing, and you shall judge for yourself, sir.”<br /><br />I brought the portfolio from the library.<br /><br />“Approach the table,” said he; and I wheeled it to his couch. Adèle and Mrs. Fairfax drew near to see the pictures.<br /><br />“No crowding,” said Mr. Rochester: “take the drawings from my hand as I finish with them; but don’t push your faces up to mine.”<br /><br />He deliberately scrutinised each sketch and painting. Three he laid aside; the others, when he had examined them, he swept from him.<br /><br />“Take them off to the other table, Mrs. Fairfax,” said he, “and look at them with Adèle;—you” (glancing at me) “resume your seat, and answer my questions. I perceive those pictures were done by one hand: was that hand yours?”<br /><br />“Yes.”<br /><br />“And when did you find time to do them? They have taken much time, and some thought.”<br /><br />“I did them in the last two vacations I spent at Lowood, when I had no other occupation.”<br /><br />“Where did you get your copies?”<br /><br />“Out of my head.”<br /><br />“That head I see now on your shoulders?”<br /><br />“Yes, sir.”<br /><br />“Has it other furniture of the same kind within?”<br /><br />“I should think it may have: I should hope—better.”<br /><br />He spread the pictures before him, and again surveyed them alternately.<br /><br />While he is so occupied, I will tell you, reader, what they are: and first, I must premise that they are nothing wonderful. The subjects had, indeed, risen vividly on my mind. As I saw them with the spiritual eye, before I attempted to embody them, they were striking; but my hand would not second my fancy, and in each case it had wrought out but a pale portrait of the thing I had conceived.<br /><br />These pictures were in water-colours. The first represented clouds low and livid, rolling over a swollen sea: all the distance was in eclipse; so, too, was the foreground; or rather, the nearest billows, for there was no land. One gleam of light lifted into relief a half-submerged mast, on which sat a cormorant, dark and large, with wings flecked with foam; its beak held a gold bracelet set with gems, that I had touched with as brilliant tints as my palette could yield, and as glittering distinctness as my pencil could impart. Sinking below the bird and mast, a drowned corpse glanced through the green water; a fair arm was the only limb clearly visible, whence the bracelet had been washed or torn.<br /><br />The second picture contained for foreground only the dim peak of a hill, with grass and some leaves slanting as if by a breeze. Beyond and above spread an expanse of sky, dark blue as at twilight: rising into the sky was a woman’s shape to the bust, portrayed in tints as dusk and soft as I could combine. The dim forehead was crowned with a star; the lineaments below were seen as through the suffusion of vapour; the eyes shone dark and wild; the hair streamed shadowy, like a beamless cloud torn by storm or by electric travail. On the neck lay a pale reflection like moonlight; the same faint lustre touched the train of thin clouds from which rose and bowed this vision of the Evening Star.<br /><br />The third showed the pinnacle of an iceberg piercing a polar winter sky: a muster of northern lights reared their dim lances, close serried, along the horizon. Throwing these into distance, rose, in the foreground, a head,—a colossal head, inclined towards the iceberg, and resting against it. Two thin hands, joined under the forehead, and supporting it, drew up before the lower features a sable veil; a brow quite bloodless, white as bone, and an eye hollow and fixed, blank of meaning but for the glassiness of despair, alone were visible. Above the temples, amidst wreathed turban folds of black drapery, vague in its character and consistency as cloud, gleamed a ring of white flame, gemmed with sparkles of a more lurid tinge. This pale crescent was “the likeness of a kingly crown;” what it diademed was “the shape which shape had none.”<br /><br />“Were you happy when you painted these pictures?” asked Mr. Rochester presently.<br /><br />“I was absorbed, sir: yes, and I was happy. To paint them, in short, was to enjoy one of the keenest pleasures I have ever known.”<br /><br />“That is not saying much. Your pleasures, by your own account, have been few; but I daresay you did exist in a kind of artist’s dreamland while you blent and arranged these strange tints. Did you sit at them long each day?”<br /><br />“I had nothing else to do, because it was the vacation, and I sat at them from morning till noon, and from noon till night: the length of the midsummer days favoured my inclination to apply.”<br /><br />“And you felt self-satisfied with the result of your ardent labours?”<br /><br />“Far from it. I was tormented by the contrast between my idea and my handiwork: in each case I had imagined something which I was quite powerless to realise.”<br /><br />“Not quite: you have secured the shadow of your thought; but no more, probably. You had not enough of the artist’s skill and science to give it full being: yet the drawings are, for a school-girl, peculiar. As to the thoughts, they are elfish. These eyes in the Evening Star you must have seen in a dream. How could you make them look so clear, and yet not at all brilliant? for the planet above quells their rays. And what meaning is that in their solemn depth? And who taught you to paint wind? There is a high gale in that sky, and on this hill-top. Where did you see Latmos? For that is Latmos. There! put the drawings away!”<br /><br />I had scarce tied the strings of the portfolio, when, looking at his watch, he said abruptly—<br /><br />“It is nine o’clock: what are you about, Miss Eyre, to let Adèle sit up so long? Take her to bed.”<br /><br />Adèle went to kiss him before quitting the room: he endured the caress, but scarcely seemed to relish it more than Pilot would have done, nor so much.<br /><br />“I wish you all good-night, now,” said he, making a movement of the hand towards the door, in token that he was tired of our company, and wished to dismiss us. Mrs. Fairfax folded up her knitting: I took my portfolio: we curtseyed to him, received a frigid bow in return, and so withdrew.<br /><br />“You said Mr. Rochester was not strikingly peculiar, Mrs. Fairfax,” I observed, when I rejoined her in her room, after putting Adèle to bed.<br /><br />“Well, is he?”<br /><br />“I think so: he is very changeful and abrupt.”<br /><br />“True: no doubt he may appear so to a stranger, but I am so accustomed to his manner, I never think of it; and then, if he has peculiarities of temper, allowance should be made.”<br /><br />“Why?”<br /><br />“Partly because it is his nature—and we can none of us help our nature; and partly because he has painful thoughts, no doubt, to harass him, and make his spirits unequal.”<br /><br />“What about?”<br /><br />“Family troubles, for one thing.”<br /><br />“But he has no family.”<br /><br />“Not now, but he has had—or, at least, relatives. He lost his elder brother a few years since.”<br /><br />“His elder brother?”<br /><br />“Yes. The present Mr. Rochester has not been very long in possession of the property; only about nine years.”<br /><br />“Nine years is a tolerable time. Was he so very fond of his brother as to be still inconsolable for his loss?”<br /><br />“Why, no—perhaps not. I believe there were some misunderstandings between them. Mr. Rowland Rochester was not quite just to Mr. Edward; and perhaps he prejudiced his father against him. The old gentleman was fond of money, and anxious to keep the family estate together. He did not like to diminish the property by division, and yet he was anxious that Mr. Edward should have wealth, too, to keep up the consequence of the name; and, soon after he was of age, some steps were taken that were not quite fair, and made a great deal of mischief. Old Mr. Rochester and Mr. Rowland combined to bring Mr. Edward into what he considered a painful position, for the sake of making his fortune: what the precise nature of that position was I never clearly knew, but his spirit could not brook what he had to suffer in it. He is not very forgiving: he broke with his family, and now for many years he has led an unsettled kind of life. I don’t think he has ever been resident at Thornfield for a fortnight together, since the death of his brother without a will left him master of the estate; and, indeed, no wonder he shuns the old place.”<br /><br />“Why should he shun it?”<br /><br />“Perhaps he thinks it gloomy.”<br /><br />The answer was evasive. I should have liked something clearer; but Mrs. Fairfax either could not, or would not, give me more explicit information of the origin and nature of Mr. Rochester’s trials. She averred they were a mystery to herself, and that what she knew was chiefly from conjecture. It was evident, indeed, that she wished me to drop the subject, which I did accordingly.<p style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-top: 0.25em; text-indent: 1em;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-top: 0.25em; text-indent: 1em;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><b>Questions: </b></span></p></div>
1. What is the main theme of Chapter 13 of Jane Eyre? <div> a) The importance of education </div><div>b) The harsh realities of life at a charity school </div><div>c) The power of friendship </div><div>d) The dangers of deceit and dishonesty
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2. What does Mr. Brocklehurst do to the girls at Lowood School?</div><div>a) He teaches them important life skills </div><div>b) He punishes them severely for breaking the school's rules </div><div>c) He rewards them for good behavior </div><div>d) He ignores them and lets them do as they please
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3. How does Jane feel about Helen Burns? </div><div> a) She is envious of her intelligence </div><div>b) She is annoyed by her constant chatter </div><div>c) She admires her kindness and patience </div><div>d) She is afraid of her strict adherence to the school's rules
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<p>Correct answer: c) She admires her kindness and patience</p>
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4. What lesson does Jane learn from Helen Burns? </div><div> a) The importance of following rules </div><div>b) The value of education </div><div>c) The power of forgiveness and compassion </div><div>d) The dangers of deceit and dishonesty
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<p>Correct answer: c) The power of forgiveness and compassion</p>
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5. How does Jane react to Mr. Brocklehurst's accusations against Helen? </div><div>a) She defends Helen and speaks out against Mr. Brocklehurst </div><div>b) She agrees with Mr. Brocklehurst and condemns Helen's actions </div><div>c) She remains silent and waits for Helen to defend herself </div><div>d) She tells a lie to protect Helen from punishment
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<p>Correct answer: a) She defends Helen and speaks out against Mr. Brocklehurst</p>
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Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-62075218177604080982023-04-26T04:06:00.002-07:002023-04-26T04:26:22.352-07:00IELTS PREPARATION - 50 English idioms related to fruit and their meanings<div><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="6" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: #CC99FF; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .25pt; mso-border-insideh: .75pt solid #D9D9E3; mso-border-insidev: .75pt solid #D9D9E3; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; width: 414px;">
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Idiom<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Meaning<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">The apple of one's eye<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Someone or something that is cherished above all others<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">The fruits of one's labor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">The rewards or results of one's hard work<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To bear fruit<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To produce a desired result or outcome<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To cherry-pick<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To selectively choose the best or most desirable items or options<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a lemon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be defective or not work properly<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a peach<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be very pleasant or likable<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be bananas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be crazy or irrational<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To go pear-shaped<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To go wrong or become a disaster<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a bad apple<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be the grapevine<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a source of gossip or rumors<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a grape shot<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To become unpleasant or unsatisfactory<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To go pear-shaped<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To go wrong or become a disaster<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To go bananas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To become crazy or irrational<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a rotten apple<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a corrupt or dishonest person<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be the apple of discord<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be the cause of conflict or disagreement<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be the big cheese<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be an important or influential person<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be the cherry on top<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be the perfect finishing touch<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be the cream of the crop<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be the best or most elite group<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a peachy keen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be excellent or wonderful<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a plum assignment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a desirable or prestigious job<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be in a jam<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be in a difficult or problematic situation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be like comparing apples and oranges<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be two things that cannot be compared directly<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a lemon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a disappointment or failure<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be the grapevine<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a source of gossip or rumors<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a grape shot<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a small or insignificant part of a larger whole<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a juicy story<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be an interesting or scandalous story<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be bananas about something<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be very enthusiastic or passionate about something<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a pineapple of hospitality<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 168.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="225">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be a warm and welcoming host<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border: solid #D9D9E3 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 137.1pt;" valign="bottom" width="183">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To bear the fruit of something<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To see the positive results of a past action<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To bite the hand that feeds you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To turn against someone who has helped or supported you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To cherry-pick<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To selectively choose the best or most desirable items or options<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To compare apples to apples<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To compare two things that are very similar<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To eat humble pie<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To admit one's mistakes or defeat<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To give someone the raspberry<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To show disapproval or rejection<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To go pear-shaped<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To go wrong or become a disaster<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To go bananas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To become very excited or enthusiastic<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To go nuts<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To become very angry or upset<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To go sour<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To become unpleasant or unsatisfactory<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To have a fruitful conversation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To have a productive or beneficial conversation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To have a plum position<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To have a desirable or prestigious job<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To have sour grapes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To be envious or resentful of someone else's success<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To have the cherry on top<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To have the perfect finishing touch<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To plant a seed<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">To initiate or start something<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbIQHfxEnolIK9el6gxSN_osyRhe-c1rctl7jeBGqVsnVcO95gRdDnYQXqswRVssXEMY1kbWCvCaNE5qug1uHEx6dPFSaW0dIbT8HRrLfgcbo1igbaBqWzAy5BBfV92r610vnO1K_OmsT6K__fHIRKUStum8Nq2_zZuKU8JWr-EEWM6zm_1TrfRzU/s1920/Green%20Red%20Orange%20Yellow%20Colorful%20Fruit%20Presentation.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbIQHfxEnolIK9el6gxSN_osyRhe-c1rctl7jeBGqVsnVcO95gRdDnYQXqswRVssXEMY1kbWCvCaNE5qug1uHEx6dPFSaW0dIbT8HRrLfgcbo1igbaBqWzAy5BBfV92r610vnO1K_OmsT6K__fHIRKUStum8Nq2_zZuKU8JWr-EEWM6zm_1TrfRzU/s320/Green%20Red%20Orange%20Yellow%20Colorful%20Fruit%20Presentation.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture. Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-28132482098069642222023-04-25T06:13:00.014-07:002023-04-28T05:29:59.689-07:00IELTS READING - Picture Of Dorian Gray (Excerpt)<div><b>Please read the excerpt from The Picture of Dorian Gray<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>Picture Of Dorian Gray</b></h3></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZADBZqLy3H-7F0yc2X4f9m46-2bpUdIk2J9WCyi4hzCYgiEJuI1ZLjpAZSy25nVDL4cPp1r6MKTIdzIgdqsuVtAxM440savFF6Y-KbbtwvBq5PLR5vNnvDLQ9VdDr_zgnXChE4RrTRISbnd5PVPL_60tuyv-o6hq8UIwVdL0csFRq3JDx2Udx8vGC/s2000/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(2).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZADBZqLy3H-7F0yc2X4f9m46-2bpUdIk2J9WCyi4hzCYgiEJuI1ZLjpAZSy25nVDL4cPp1r6MKTIdzIgdqsuVtAxM440savFF6Y-KbbtwvBq5PLR5vNnvDLQ9VdDr_zgnXChE4RrTRISbnd5PVPL_60tuyv-o6hq8UIwVdL0csFRq3JDx2Udx8vGC/s320/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(2).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>The studio was filled with the rich smell of roses, and when the light summer wind stirred amidst the trees of the garden, there came through the open door the heavy scent of lilac. Beyond the soft sounds of the garden were the dim noises of London<br /><br />In the centre of the room, clamped to an upright easel, stood the full-length portrait of a young man of extraordinary beauty, and in front of it, some little distance away, was sitting the artist himself, Basil Hallward, whose sudden disappearance some years ago had caused, at the time, such public excitement.<br /><br />'It is your best work, Basil, the best thing you have ever done,' said Lord Henry lazily. 'You should send it next year to the Tate Gallery. The Academy is too large. Whenever I have gone there, there have been either so many people that I have not been able to see the pictures, which was dreadful, or so many pictures that I have not been able to see the people, which was worse. The Tate Gallery is really the only place.'<br /><br />'I don't think I will send it anywhere,' he answered, tossing his head back in that odd way that used to make his friends laugh at him at Oxford. 'No, I won't send it anywhere.'<br /><br />Lord Henry raised his eyebrows and looked at him in amazement. 'Not sending it anywhere? My dear friend, why? Have you any reason? What strange people you painters are! You do anything in the world to gain a reputation. As soon as you have one, you seem to want to throw it away. It is silly of you, for there is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about. A portrait like this would set you far above all the young men in England, and make the old men quite jealous if old men are ever capable of any emotion.'<br /><br />'I know you will laugh at me,' he replied, 'but I really can't exhibit it. I have put too much of myself into it.'<br /><br />Lord Henry stretched himself out on the sofa and laughed.<br /><br />'Too much of yourself in it! I really can't see anything that looks like you, with your rugged strong face and your coal-black hair, and this young man, who looks so handsome. Of course, you have an intellectual expression and all that. I think that he is just some brainless beautiful creature who should be always here in winter when we have no flowers to look at, and always here in summer when we want something to cool our intelligence. Don't flatter yourself, Basil: you are not in the least like him.'<br /><br />'You don't understand me, Harry,' answered the artist. 'Of course, I am not like him. I know that perfectly well. In fact, I prefer not to be beautiful with Dorian Gray's good looks. We shall all suffer for what the gods have given us, suffer terribly.'<br /><br />'Dorian Gray? Is that his name?' asked Lord Henry, walking across the studio towards Basil Hallward.<br /><br />'Yes, that is his name. I didn't intend to tell it to you.'<br /><br />'But why not?'<br /><br />'Oh, I can't explain.' said Basil. 'When I like people a lot, I never tell their names to my other friends. I love secrets, that 's all.'<br /><br />'Of course,' agreed his friend. 'Life is much more exciting when you have secrets.'<div><br /></div><div><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Question:</b></div><div><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: arial;">What is the main subject of the portrait in the studio?
a. A beautiful young woman
b. A rugged-looking man with coal-black hair
c. A brainless, handsome young man
d. A mysterious and enigmatic figure</span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: arial;">Why does Lord Henry suggest sending the portrait to the Tate Gallery instead of the Academy?
a. The Academy is too small to accommodate such a masterpiece
b. The Tate Gallery is the only place where portraits are accepted
c. The Academy is overcrowded, making it difficult to see the paintings
d. The Tate Gallery has better lighting for portraits</span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: arial;">What is the reason Basil gives for not wanting to exhibit his portrait?
a. He is afraid of criticism
b. He has put too much of himself into the portrait
c. He thinks the portrait is not good enough to exhibit
d. He is too busy to prepare the portrait for exhibition</span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: arial;">How does Lord Henry respond to Basil's reason for not wanting to exhibit the portrait?
a. He thinks Basil is being foolish and should exhibit the portrait
b. He agrees with Basil and thinks the portrait is too personal to be exhibited
c. He is indifferent to Basil's decision and doesn't offer an opinion
d. He suggests that Basil should exhibit the portrait anonymously</span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: arial;">What is Basil's attitude towards secrets according to the passage?
a. He loves to share secrets with his friends
b. He believes that secrets can make life more exciting
c. He thinks that secrets should be kept hidden at all costs
d. He is indifferent to secrets and doesn't really care about them.</span></p></li></ol><div><span style="color: #374151;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #374151;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Answer:</b></span></span></div><div><br /></div>1. What is the main subject of the portrait in the studio?
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<p>The main subject of the portrait in the studio is a young man of extraordinary beauty.</p>
</details>2. Why does Lord Henry suggest sending the portrait to the Tate Gallery instead of the Academy?
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<p>Lord Henry suggests sending the portrait to the Tate Gallery instead of the Academy because he thinks the Academy is too large and overcrowded, making it difficult to see the paintings.</p>
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<p>Basil gives the reason that he has put too much of himself into the portrait and he can't exhibit it.</p>
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<p>Lord Henry thinks that Basil is being foolish and should exhibit the portrait.</p>
</details>5. What is Basil's attitude towards secrets according to the passage?
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<p>Basil loves secrets and thinks that life is much more exciting when you have secrets.</p>
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For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture. </div>Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-71221900001083614952023-04-21T04:30:00.002-07:002023-04-21T04:46:57.169-07:00IELTS TIPS - Tips to help you learn new words for the IELTS exam<b>Here are some tips to help you learn new words for the IELTS exam:<br /><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRCGrTutTunVu7q1pR3DxgbOyAnHYC8aeNrrdRwVdKoDXD01s_XqCINKJUrQGPneuKW-47Y2SXD_v5gW3_hCWl2ZMqI402IynzWBpfeHq7pG7oRiotHW0wh2TpYLlFkJymZ_e_lufC7J3ocWyP9DX5axOuccwW-QjW2oEwvarfHFW_uAUWz9lihJ2T/s1080/White%20Blue%20Black%20Culture%20Square%20Business%20Instagram%20Post.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRCGrTutTunVu7q1pR3DxgbOyAnHYC8aeNrrdRwVdKoDXD01s_XqCINKJUrQGPneuKW-47Y2SXD_v5gW3_hCWl2ZMqI402IynzWBpfeHq7pG7oRiotHW0wh2TpYLlFkJymZ_e_lufC7J3ocWyP9DX5axOuccwW-QjW2oEwvarfHFW_uAUWz9lihJ2T/s320/White%20Blue%20Black%20Culture%20Square%20Business%20Instagram%20Post.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b>Read Widely</b>: Reading regularly can help you to learn new words and increase your vocabulary. 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These games can be a fun and engaging way to improve your vocabulary and reinforce your understanding of word roots.</li></ul></div><br /><b>Practice using New Words:</b> To truly learn new words, you need to use them in your writing and speaking practice. Try to incorporate new words into your daily conversations and written responses.<br /><br /><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Write Sentences: After learning a new word, try writing a sentence or two using the word in context. This will help you to reinforce your understanding of the word and how it is used in context.</li><li>Speak Aloud: Practice using new words in your everyday speech. Try incorporating them into conversations with friends, family, or coworkers. This will help you to become more comfortable using the words in a natural way.</li><li>Record Yourself: Record yourself speaking and listen back to the recording. Pay attention to how you use new words and identify areas where you could improve.</li><li>Read Aloud: Read articles, essays, or books that contain new words. When you come across a new word, pause and try to understand its meaning. Then, try to use the word in a sentence or two.</li><li>Use Language Learning Apps: Many language learning apps offer activities and games that can help you practice using new words. For example, some apps offer quizzes, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and matching games that allow you to practice using new vocabulary words in context.</li></ul></div><br /><b>Take Vocabulary Tests:</b> There are many online vocabulary tests and quizzes available that can help you to practice and reinforce new words.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Practice Tests: Take practice vocabulary tests to get familiar with the types of questions and format of the test. Many online resources offer free practice tests for various exams, including the SAT, GRE, and TOEFL.</li><li>Review Incorrect Answers: After taking a practice test, review your answers and identify the words you didn't know or struggled with. Write these words down and look up their definitions. Then, practice using them in context by writing sentences or using them in conversation.</li><li>Flashcard Apps: Use flashcard apps to help you memorize new vocabulary words. These apps allow you to create your own flashcards or use pre-made ones, and provide a quick and easy way to study on-the-go.</li><li>Vocabulary Games: There are many online games and apps that can help you learn and test your vocabulary. For example, vocabulary quizzes, word scrambles, and crossword puzzles can be a fun and engaging way to test your knowledge.</li><li>Timed Tests: Practice taking timed vocabulary tests to get used to the pressure of working under a time constraint. This will help you to build your speed and accuracy when identifying and defining new vocabulary words.</li></ul></div><br />Remember that building your vocabulary takes time and effort. Be consistent and patient, and you will gradually expand your vocabulary and improve your chances of success on the IELTS exam.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Here is a sample vocabulary test:<br /></b><br /><b>Instructions: Choose the best word to complete each sentence.<br /></b><br /><b>1. The _______________ of the restaurant was so good that I went back the next day for lunch. </b></div><div>a) ambience </div><div>b) arrogance</div><div>c) adversity </div><div>d) apathy<br /><br /><br /><b>2. My boss is always _______________ and never takes time to listen to my concerns. </b></div><div>a) benevolent </div><div>b) candid </div><div>c) condescending </div><div>d) deferential<br /><br /><br /><b>3. The _______________ of the painting was so realistic that it looked like a photograph. </b></div><div>a) composition</div><div>b) candor </div><div>c) concurrence </div><div>d) complacency<br /><br /><br /><b>4. The _______________ of the actor's performance was so convincing that it brought the audience to tears.</b></div><div>a) efficacy </div><div>b) eloquence </div><div>c) enmity </div><div>d) empathy<br /><br /><br /><b>5. After the long hike, we finally reached the _______________ and were able to take a break. </b></div><div>a) precipice </div><div>b) pinnacle </div><div>c) plateau </div><div>d) promontory<br /><br />Answers:</div><div>1. a) ambience<br />2. c) condescending<br />3. a) composition<br />4. d) empathy<br />5. c) plateau<i><br /><br />Note: This is just a sample test, and the level of difficulty can be adjusted based on the intended audience and purpose of the test.</i></div><div><i><br /></i>For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J_ZYTsHX3tM" width="320" youtube-src-id="J_ZYTsHX3tM"></iframe></div><br />Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-20273263355352038232023-04-21T03:54:00.007-07:002023-04-21T03:54:54.236-07:00IELTS WRITING - BAR CHART - Analysis of House Price Trends in Five Major Cities between 1989-2002<b>You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.<br /></b><br /><i>The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989.</i><div><i><br /></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemRTTpoYSe7iElKSnaqblFkSrtTjdfVkR0q7kRjwmSjgps1qFi1QnhkY02D4JWNCo6rTrJddL9h--tRFBVA4DFlBwWeEEt17uhqCbpuIW3RU39vDqjyMQiNyTL-dACpUzglXEK_88YABLtrHNo_54TN3VBXwgUNlrZzanq4MoS6h1ReR98SXTsUp9/s450/average-house-prices.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="450" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemRTTpoYSe7iElKSnaqblFkSrtTjdfVkR0q7kRjwmSjgps1qFi1QnhkY02D4JWNCo6rTrJddL9h--tRFBVA4DFlBwWeEEt17uhqCbpuIW3RU39vDqjyMQiNyTL-dACpUzglXEK_88YABLtrHNo_54TN3VBXwgUNlrZzanq4MoS6h1ReR98SXTsUp9/s320/average-house-prices.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><i><b><u>Model Answer:<br /></u></b></i><br /><br /><i>In general, the data clearly indicates that from 1990 to 1995, the majority of the five cities experienced a decrease in house prices compared to 1989. However, between 1996 and 2002, all cities except Frankfurt showed an upward trend in average house prices.<br /><br />Specifically, Tokyo's house prices remained lower than 1989 throughout the given period, but there was a relatively smaller increase in prices from 1996 to 2002 compared to the decrease from 1990 to 1995. Frankfurt, on the other hand, showed a slight decrease of approximately 1%.<br /><br />Among the five cities, London had the largest variation in house prices between 1990 and 2002 compared to 1989, with a total fluctuation of around 19%. New York had a larger fluctuation than Madrid, with a 10% and nearly 5% change respectively.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture.</div>Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-49734603364739041782023-04-15T01:38:00.003-07:002023-04-15T01:38:57.573-07:00IELTS TIPS - How to Score a Band 9 in IELTS: Effective Tips and Strategies<div><div><b>Scoring a band 9 in IELTS is a challenging task, but it is achievable with consistent practice and following some effective tips. Here are some tips that can help you to score band 9 in IELTS:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjH-skTCzcG9kAjtbwDue7s6n63OeHQCyRWYCvbOAOKtJAVEQPTc0w_rchC7sJs-uKORpCqfycXSrQ10dP9Rgb5ylMisZlvzVq4rPKOS50jkR3l4ZWk9kQ8Vr-UgXipOjyutNYfgtqUPsJsw1-aFQ-oTz4XRXXr_gip0Ws-Q_852JsW1R2k7WkPGJo/s2000/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(3).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjH-skTCzcG9kAjtbwDue7s6n63OeHQCyRWYCvbOAOKtJAVEQPTc0w_rchC7sJs-uKORpCqfycXSrQ10dP9Rgb5ylMisZlvzVq4rPKOS50jkR3l4ZWk9kQ8Vr-UgXipOjyutNYfgtqUPsJsw1-aFQ-oTz4XRXXr_gip0Ws-Q_852JsW1R2k7WkPGJo/s320/International%20Children's%20Book%20Day%20Canvas%20Print%20(Square)%20(3).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Understand the test format:</b> Before starting your preparation, make sure that you are familiar with the test format and the types of questions that you will face in the test. You can do this by practicing sample papers, taking mock tests or attending a preparation course.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Improve your vocabulary:</b> Building a strong vocabulary is essential to score well in IELTS. Read books, articles, and newspapers, watch English movies or TV shows, and listen to English music or podcasts. Note down new words and try to use them in your daily conversations.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Focus on grammar and sentence structure:</b> Make sure that you are using correct grammar and sentence structure in your writing and speaking. Avoid making spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Enhance your listening skills:</b> Listening skills are crucial in the IELTS test. Practice listening to English audio materials such as lectures, speeches, podcasts, and news reports. Focus on understanding the meaning of the content, and take notes while you listen.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Practice writing essays:</b> Writing is a significant part of the IELTS test. Practice writing essays on various topics and get them reviewed by an expert. Pay attention to the structure, grammar, vocabulary, and coherence of your essays.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Speak fluently and confidently: </b>Speaking fluently and confidently can help you to score well in the speaking section of the IELTS test. Practice speaking English with native speakers, record your speaking and listen to yourself, and focus on improving your pronunciation.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Time management:</b> Time management is crucial in the IELTS test. Practice answering the questions within the given time limit and allocate time to each section accordingly.</div><div><br /></div><div>Overall, consistent practice, focus, and dedication are the keys to achieving a band 9 in IELTS.</div></div><div><br /></div>For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture. Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-42724334979632198572023-04-11T04:58:00.003-07:002023-04-11T04:58:38.737-07:00IELTS PREPARATION - English Proficiency Assessment (to be continued)<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_927s_E45eRY2ioy8z7Uu7igM_m6utyLBgN359SxJRpYPiMCjV5_3OFSCrKDaUtsr8j4eJH5eitxaBw2C2PdLOhEYeh2JUhWBPTeNSNlWOlkjeB-xUg4RGbv1DPdhAY6TEdqYGToXTWdPCJNxbz7VzYmxRdnpcC52P6klR6iuc_gGXOIF3vZK0nd/s500/Black%20White%20Modern%20Handwritten%20Square%20Studio%20Logo%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_927s_E45eRY2ioy8z7Uu7igM_m6utyLBgN359SxJRpYPiMCjV5_3OFSCrKDaUtsr8j4eJH5eitxaBw2C2PdLOhEYeh2JUhWBPTeNSNlWOlkjeB-xUg4RGbv1DPdhAY6TEdqYGToXTWdPCJNxbz7VzYmxRdnpcC52P6klR6iuc_gGXOIF3vZK0nd/s320/Black%20White%20Modern%20Handwritten%20Square%20Studio%20Logo%20(1).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><u><br />Test 1</u></b><p></p><p>Section 1: Grammar</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence:</p><p>My sister and I _____ going to the park.</p><p>a) is</p><p>b) are</p><p>c) am</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence:</p><p>The book is _____ the table.</p><p>a) on</p><p>b) at</p><p>c) in</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:</p><p>_____ is the best teacher I've ever had.</p><p>a) He</p><p>b) She</p><p>c) They</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct article to complete the sentence:</p><p>I saw _____ elephant at the zoo yesterday.</p><p>a) a</p><p>b) an</p><p>c) the</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:</p><p>We _____ a lot of fun at the party last night.</p><p>a) had</p><p>b) has</p><p>c) have</p><p><br /></p><p>Section 2: Vocabulary</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>A large, carnivorous animal with a mane and tail:</p><p>a) horse</p><p>b) lion</p><p>c) tiger</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>A device used to talk to someone who is far away:</p><p>a) telephone</p><p>b) television</p><p>c) computer</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>To give money or goods to help someone:</p><p>a) sell</p><p>b) buy</p><p>c) donate</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>A small, fast car:</p><p>a) truck</p><p>b) motorcycle</p><p>c) sports car</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>To make someone feel happy and hopeful again after a disappointment:</p><p>a) encourage</p><p>b) discourage</p><p>c) annoy</p><p><br /></p><p>Section 3: Reading Comprehension</p><p><br /></p><p>Read the following passage and answer the questions below:</p><p><br /></p><p>Passage:</p><p><br /></p><p>Terry is a busy man. He works at a bank during the day and goes to school at night. He also coaches his son's baseball team on weekends. In his free time, Terry likes to read books and watch movies.</p><p><br /></p><p>What does Terry do during the day?</p><p>a) He goes to school.</p><p>b) He works at a bank.</p><p>c) He coaches his son's baseball team.</p><p><br /></p><p>What does Terry do in his free time?</p><p>a) He reads books and watches movies.</p><p>b) He coaches his son's baseball team.</p><p>c) He works at a bank.</p><p><br /></p><p>When does Terry go to school?</p><p>a) During the day.</p><p>b) At night.</p><p>c) On weekends.</p><p><br /></p><p>Section 4: Writing</p><p><br /></p><p>Write a short paragraph (50-75 words) describing your favorite hobby.</p><p><br /></p><p>Write a short email (50-75 words) to your friend telling them about a movie you recently saw and enjoyed.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b><u style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Test 2</u></b></p><p><br /></p><p>Section 1: Grammar</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence:</p><p>If I _____ time, I would have gone to the concert.</p><p>a) had</p><p>b) have</p><p>c) will have</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence:</p><p>She is interested _____ learning a new language.</p><p>a) in</p><p>b) at</p><p>c) on</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:</p><p>My friend and _____ went to the movies.</p><p>a) me</p><p>b) I</p><p>c) myself</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct article to complete the sentence:</p><p>He is _____ only person who can help us.</p><p>a) an</p><p>b) the</p><p>c) a</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:</p><p>The students _____ to complete the project by Friday.</p><p>a) need</p><p>b) needs</p><p>c) needed</p><p><br /></p><p>Section 2: Vocabulary</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>A person who loves and protects nature:</p><p>a) conservationist</p><p>b) environmentalist</p><p>c) biologist</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>A long, angry speech:</p><p>a) sermon</p><p>b) monologue</p><p>c) tirade</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>A feeling of intense dislike:</p><p>a) enmity</p><p>b) empathy</p><p>c) apathy</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>To criticize or find fault with something:</p><p>a) commend</p><p>b) condemn</p><p>c) condone</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>A strong feeling of disgust or hatred:</p><p>a) loathing</p><p>b) loving</p><p>c) liking</p><p><br /></p><p>Section 3: Reading Comprehension</p><p><br /></p><p>Read the following passage and answer the questions below:</p><p><br /></p><p>Passage:</p><p><br /></p><p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular in many fields. It is used in healthcare to diagnose and treat diseases, in finance to detect fraud, and in transportation to improve safety. However, some people are concerned that AI could replace human jobs and lead to social and economic issues.</p><p><br /></p><p>What are some fields in which AI is used?</p><p>a) Education and agriculture</p><p>b) Healthcare and finance</p><p>c) Energy and construction</p><p><br /></p><p>What are some concerns people have about AI?</p><p>a) It could improve safety in transportation.</p><p>b) It could replace human jobs.</p><p>c) It could help diagnose and treat diseases.</p><p><br /></p><p>What does the passage suggest about the future of AI?</p><p>a) It will replace all human jobs.</p><p>b) It will lead to social and economic issues.</p><p>c) It will continue to be used in many fields.</p><p><br /></p><p>Section 4: Writing</p><p><br /></p><p>Write a short essay (150-200 words) discussing the pros and cons of social media.</p><p><br /></p><p>Write a formal letter (100-150 words) to your employer requesting a raise and explaining why you deserve it.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Test 3: </u></b></p><p>Section 1: Grammar</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence:</p><p>The CEO _____ to meet with the investors tomorrow.</p><p>a) is going</p><p>b) was going</p><p>c) will be going</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence:</p><p>She was impressed _____ the quality of the presentation.</p><p>a) by</p><p>b) with</p><p>c) on</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:</p><p>_____ are going to the party tonight?</p><p>a) Who</p><p>b) Whom</p><p>c) Whose</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct article to complete the sentence:</p><p>I need _____ new computer for work.</p><p>a) an</p><p>b) the</p><p>c) a</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:</p><p>She _____ to study abroad next semester.</p><p>a) is planning</p><p>b) has planned</p><p>c) planned</p><p><br /></p><p>Section 2: Vocabulary</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>A person who is not interested in politics:</p><p>a) apolitical</p><p>b) bipartisan</p><p>c) liberal</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>To take back a statement or opinion:</p><p>a) retract</p><p>b) endorse</p><p>c) advocate</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>A state of being completely forgotten:</p><p>a) oblivion</p><p>b) prominence</p><p>c) notoriety</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>To make something less severe or intense:</p><p>a) alleviate</p><p>b) aggravate</p><p>c) exacerbate</p><p><br /></p><p>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</p><p>A sudden and violent change in the Earth's surface:</p><p>a) earthquake</p><p>b) tornado</p><p>c) landslide</p><p><br /></p><p>Section 3: Reading Comprehension</p><p><br /></p><p>Read the following passage and answer the questions below:</p><p><br /></p><p>Passage:</p><p><br /></p><p>Global warming is a major issue that affects the entire planet. The burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes are some of the main causes of global warming. The consequences of global warming include rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and the extinction of many plant and animal species.</p><p><br /></p><p>What are some of the main causes of global warming?</p><p>a) The melting of glaciers and ice caps</p><p>b) The burning of fossil fuels and deforestation</p><p>c) The use of nuclear energy and wind power</p><p><br /></p><p>What are some of the consequences of global warming?</p><p>a) The extinction of many plant and animal species</p><p>b) The development of new forms of energy</p><p>c) The increase of forested areas around the world</p><p><br /></p><p>What does the passage suggest about the importance of addressing global warming?</p><p>a) It is not a significant issue for the planet.</p><p>b) It has only minor effects on the environment.</p><p>c) It has serious consequences that need to be addressed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Section 4: Writing</p><p><br /></p><p>Write a short essay (150-200 words) discussing the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy sources.</p><p><br /></p><p>Write an informal email (100-150 words) to a friend describing a recent trip you took and what you enjoyed most about it.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Test 4</u></b></p></div><div><div>Section 1: Grammar</div><div><br /></div><div>Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence:</div><div>The students _____ their homework before class.</div><div>a) completed</div><div>b) completes</div><div>c) will complete</div><div><br /></div><div>Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence:</div><div>He is afraid _____ spiders.</div><div>a) of</div><div>b) from</div><div>c) with</div><div><br /></div><div>Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:</div><div>We went to the park and _____ played frisbee.</div><div>a) them</div><div>b) they</div><div>c) their</div><div><br /></div><div>Choose the correct article to complete the sentence:</div><div>Can you pass me _____ salt, please?</div><div>a) an</div><div>b) the</div><div>c) a</div><div><br /></div><div>Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:</div><div>She _____ to be a doctor when she grows up.</div><div>a) wants</div><div>b) want</div><div>c) wanted</div><div><br /></div><div>Section 2: Vocabulary</div><div><br /></div><div>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</div><div>A person who studies the stars and planets:</div><div>a) astronomer</div><div>b) biologist</div><div>c) psychologist</div><div><br /></div><div>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</div><div>A sudden and violent storm with thunder and lightning:</div><div>a) hurricane</div><div>b) tornado</div><div>c) thunderstorm</div><div><br /></div><div>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</div><div>A person who works in a hospital and assists doctors:</div><div>a) nurse</div><div>b) surgeon</div><div>c) pharmacist</div><div><br /></div><div>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</div><div>To move back and forth or up and down quickly:</div><div>a) jump</div><div>b) sway</div><div>c) crawl</div><div><br /></div><div>Choose the word that best fits the definition:</div><div>A person who writes books, stories, or articles:</div><div>a) author</div><div>b) editor</div><div>c) journalist</div><div><br /></div><div>Section 3: Reading Comprehension</div><div><br /></div><div>Read the following passage and answer the questions below:</div><div><br /></div><div>Passage:</div><div><br /></div><div>It is important to get enough sleep each night. Sleep helps to refresh the mind and body, and lack of sleep can have serious consequences. It can affect a person's mood, ability to concentrate, and even their physical health. Adults should aim for seven to eight hours of sleep per night.</div><div><br /></div><div>Why is it important to get enough sleep?</div><div>a) It helps to refresh the mind and body.</div><div>b) It is necessary for socializing with others.</div><div>c) It is a way to avoid stress.</div><div><br /></div><div>What are some consequences of not getting enough sleep?</div><div>a) It can affect a person's mood and physical health.</div><div>b) It can improve a person's concentration and productivity.</div><div>c) It can increase a person's stress levels.</div><div><br /></div><div>How many hours of sleep should adults aim for each night?</div><div>a) Five to six hours</div><div>b) Seven to eight hours</div><div>c) Nine to ten hours</div><div><br /></div><div>Section 4: Writing</div><div><br /></div><div>Write a short paragraph (100-150 words) describing your favorite hobby and why you enjoy it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Write a simple email (50-75 words) to your friend inviting them to a party next week.</div></div><div><br /></div>For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture. Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-46447631117186600922023-04-09T06:55:00.002-07:002023-04-09T07:11:26.022-07:00IELTS WRITING - Travelling to Bali<u><i><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Topic:<br /></b></i></u><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><i>Many people dream of travelling to Bali, an Indonesian island known for its stunning natural beauty, rich culture, and warm hospitality. If you were to travel to Bali, what would you most look forward to experiencing? Discuss the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes that you imagine encountering on your journey. Why do you think Bali is such a popular travel destination, and what do you think you could learn from a visit to this magical island?</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXyB1_LQKmiazowIwjfb3Y8v3QuInmTL0zWvPXukCa29C7bF5CTQ07ORGFMDLzWGuPMsNmvvAWSh68o1G8ISpUWH0RFXNwwO_BU6kfzD48vp2RN-5_4EZ32tCv2OoX8eb6o1WfA1sQ-U6mbhwl7zO4qfp4OVClK-uLFyPoeS0OX6whI15UmNwKDYPv/s1280/333.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXyB1_LQKmiazowIwjfb3Y8v3QuInmTL0zWvPXukCa29C7bF5CTQ07ORGFMDLzWGuPMsNmvvAWSh68o1G8ISpUWH0RFXNwwO_BU6kfzD48vp2RN-5_4EZ32tCv2OoX8eb6o1WfA1sQ-U6mbhwl7zO4qfp4OVClK-uLFyPoeS0OX6whI15UmNwKDYPv/s320/333.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><u style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Model Answer:</u></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><i><br /><br />Bali is one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world, and for good reason. This Indonesian island boasts stunning natural beauty, a rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality that makes visitors feel at home. If I were to travel to Bali, there are many experiences that I would look forward to, including the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes that make this island so special.<br /><br />One of the things that I imagine encountering on my journey to Bali is the beautiful scenery. From lush rice terraces to stunning beaches, Bali is a feast for the eyes. I would love to visit the Tegalalang Rice Terraces in Ubud, where I could see the beautiful green fields of rice paddies stretching out before me. I would also love to explore the island's many temples, including the iconic Tanah Lot Temple, which sits on a rocky outcropping on the ocean's edge.<br /><br />When it comes to sounds, I imagine that Bali would be a symphony of tropical birds, ocean waves, and the gentle hum of daily life. The island's culture is deeply rooted in music and dance, so I would love to experience a traditional Balinese dance performance, accompanied by the hypnotic sounds of gamelan music.<br /><br />As for smells, Bali is famous for its fragrant incense, which is used in daily offerings to the gods. I imagine that the air would be filled with the sweet scent of flowers and spices, as well as the salty sea breeze that carries over from the ocean.<br /><br />And then there are the tastes of Bali, which are simply divine. Indonesian cuisine is a feast for the senses, with a blend of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors. I would love to try local specialties like nasi goreng (fried rice), sate (grilled skewers), and babi guling (spit-roasted pork).<br /><br />Overall, Bali is a destination that has something for everyone. From its stunning natural beauty to its rich cultural heritage, there is much to learn and experience on this magical island. I believe that a visit to Bali could broaden one's horizons and open up new ways of seeing the world.</i><br /><br />For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture.</div>Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-10813916250028580672023-04-09T06:41:00.001-07:002023-04-09T06:41:36.932-07:00IELTS SPEAKING - A memorable trip (A trip to Bali)<b>Describe a memorable trip you have taken. You should say:</b><div><br /></div><div><b>Where you went<br />Who you went with<br />What you did there<br />Why it was memorable for you<br /><br />And explain how this trip impacted your life.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFYxm4CzYbZ7TAREW3lyGTNynoXn9bAZg2IWJ3xjwEIY5cAExtjYArp4c7CAVL1appRBMh3bZYeaFUMe7ASX1uMENpK3bXCsVEcnUiOnuNT7kY9ray2Y8gslpYQhT7N9Wu_2hCpqpOJpsf50HM0oe_E_DiLb_NHO15uElLW_Qubzfk2sB_-hCdeYP/s1284/IMG_9598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="744" data-original-width="1284" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFYxm4CzYbZ7TAREW3lyGTNynoXn9bAZg2IWJ3xjwEIY5cAExtjYArp4c7CAVL1appRBMh3bZYeaFUMe7ASX1uMENpK3bXCsVEcnUiOnuNT7kY9ray2Y8gslpYQhT7N9Wu_2hCpqpOJpsf50HM0oe_E_DiLb_NHO15uElLW_Qubzfk2sB_-hCdeYP/s320/IMG_9598.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><u style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Model Answer:</u></i></b></div><div><br /><i>Last summer, I went on a trip to Bali with my family. We were all so excited to explore this beautiful island, known for its stunning beaches, lush landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.<br /><br />We stayed in a lovely villa in the town of Seminyak, which had a large pool and plenty of outdoor space for the kids to play. From there, we set out to explore all that Bali had to offer.<br /><br />One of our favorite experiences was visiting the Tegalalang Rice Terraces in Ubud. It was incredible to see the stunning green fields of rice paddies stretching out before us. We also visited several temples, including the iconic Tanah Lot Temple, which is perched on a rocky outcropping on the ocean's edge. The monkey forest in Ubud was also a highlight for the kids, who loved getting up close and personal with the playful primates.<br /><br />Of course, we also spent plenty of time on the beach, enjoying the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. We tried our hand at surfing and boogie boarding, and even went on a snorkeling trip to see the amazing coral reefs and colorful fish that live just off the coast of Bali.<br /><br />For me, the most special part of the trip was seeing how much my children enjoyed the experiences we had. They were engaged and excited by everything we did, and I think that traveling with kids is a great way to teach them about the world beyond their own backyard.<br /><br />Overall, our trip to Bali was incredibly memorable, and we created many happy memories that we will cherish for years to come. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to visit this stunning island paradise with my family, and I hope that someday we can return to explore even more of its wonders.</i><div><br /></div>For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture. </div>Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877004919264051434.post-72716153392451693252023-03-25T03:35:00.001-07:002023-03-25T03:35:07.870-07:00IELTS WRITING - Internet scams<div><div><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><u>Topic: Internet Scam</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Prompt: With the rise of the internet, online scams have become more prevalent. Discuss the impact of internet scams on individuals and society, and suggest ways to protect oneself from falling victim to such scams.</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KAOM5xqT4YmGVow8Bxw6-NJT-FGjmVW_mCC33Snh_PULG4djfPVcPbmdTb24sLEI1sIWFFb2rt7ttu9T3llAV-EFQhqi-4IKV8YUguPTiWPx2NJ6ulkalKg8WIe73zIyNJcvCUOEQqZpvNWK2PYRkfyuZUAZBdw0FSvwyZNOoe41Pp3dUxImIWtg/s2245/Tech%20Poster%20Password.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2245" data-original-width="1587" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KAOM5xqT4YmGVow8Bxw6-NJT-FGjmVW_mCC33Snh_PULG4djfPVcPbmdTb24sLEI1sIWFFb2rt7ttu9T3llAV-EFQhqi-4IKV8YUguPTiWPx2NJ6ulkalKg8WIe73zIyNJcvCUOEQqZpvNWK2PYRkfyuZUAZBdw0FSvwyZNOoe41Pp3dUxImIWtg/s320/Tech%20Poster%20Password.png" width="226" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><u>Sample Outline:</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>I. Introduction</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Definition of internet scam</div><div>Importance of the topic</div><div><br /></div><div><b>II. The impact of internet scams</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Financial loss to individuals and businesses</div><div>Emotional distress and loss of trust</div><div>Damage to reputation of legitimate businesses</div><div>Societal impact</div><div>III. Types of internet scams</div><div><br /></div><div>Phishing scams</div><div>Investment scams</div><div>Lottery scams</div><div>Romance scams</div><div>Tech support scams</div><div><br /></div><div><b>IV. Ways to protect oneself from internet scams</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Educating oneself on common scams</div><div>Keeping personal information private</div><div>Avoiding suspicious links and emails</div><div>Using reputable websites and payment methods</div><div>Reporting scams to authorities</div><div><br /></div><div><b>V. Conclusion</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Recap of key points</div><div>Final thoughts on the importance of protecting oneself from internet scams.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Model Answer:</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><i>In today's world, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives. However, with the rise of the internet, online scams have also become more prevalent, causing financial loss and emotional distress to individuals and businesses. In this essay, I will discuss the impact of internet scams on individuals and society, and suggest ways to protect oneself from falling victim to such scams.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>The impact of internet scams is significant and far-reaching. Individuals and businesses alike can suffer financial loss due to scams, which can range from small-scale phishing scams to larger-scale investment scams. These scams can also cause emotional distress, as victims may feel embarrassed, ashamed, or violated. Additionally, internet scams can damage the reputation of legitimate businesses, as customers may lose trust in the online marketplace.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>The societal impact of internet scams is also concerning. As scams become more prevalent, the general public may lose trust in the internet as a whole, which can have negative consequences for businesses and the economy. Furthermore, internet scams can create a sense of distrust among individuals, as they may become more cautious or even suspicious of others online.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>There are several types of internet scams, including phishing scams, investment scams, lottery scams, romance scams, and tech support scams. Phishing scams involve the use of fraudulent emails or websites to trick individuals into revealing personal information, such as passwords or credit card details. Investment scams typically involve the promise of high returns on investments that do not exist, while lottery scams offer false promises of large cash prizes. Romance scams involve the use of false identities to deceive individuals into forming romantic relationships, while tech support scams involve the use of fraudulent software or services to extract money from unsuspecting victims.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>To protect oneself from internet scams, it is important to educate oneself on common scams and their characteristics. Individuals should keep personal information private and avoid clicking on suspicious links or emails. They should also use reputable websites and payment methods, and report any scams to the authorities. By being cautious and vigilant, individuals can reduce the risk of falling victim to internet scams.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>In conclusion, internet scams have a significant impact on individuals and society, causing financial loss, emotional distress, and damage to reputation. To protect oneself from such scams, it is important to educate oneself on common scams, keep personal information private, and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. By taking these precautions, individuals can help prevent internet scams and promote a safer online environment.</i></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div>For Australian Life Culture please visit: https://aus-life-culture.blogspot.com/ For Video about Australia please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@aus-life-culture. Info techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398138945409484937noreply@blogger.com0