IELTS for Academic Purposes

A Short Intensive Course

Malcolm Mann and Steve Taylore-Knowles

NFOR STUDENTS AIMING FOR A MINIMUM BANDSCORE OF 6.5

IELTS for Academic Purposes is a concise, user-friendly course designed

to be used intensively in the weeks and months prior to the exam. It is
ideal for both classroom-based learning and self-study. The core material
provides approximately 40 hours of instruction, while a number of different
reinforcement and extension options are provided in the other course
components. The Student’s Book consists of 8 topic-based units, focusing
on the development of key exam skills tested in the IELTS Listening, Reading,
Writing and Speaking modules. Each unit also contains an exam practice
section, which allows students to apply their exam skills in an IELTS-style
context. The Student’s Book also offers a complete end-of-course practice test
covering all four IELTS modules, plus reference sections for grammar, vocabulary,
skills, model compositions, and a sample IELTS answer sheet and report card.
The Bandscore Booster reviews, consolidates and extends the content of the
Student’s Book. The Interactive CD-ROM functions as a Self-Study Guide where
the authors themselves walk the students through the book and the exam. It
also includes pronunciation files specifically designed for speakers of different
first languages, and practice tests.

Key Features
• Ideal for both classroom-based instruction and self-study.
• Placement Test helps students identify strengths and weaknesses and how
best to use the course.
• Systematic development of key exam skills and techniques.
• Five complete IELTS practice tests.

Components
• Student’s Book
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• Interactive CD-ROM (including Self-Study Guide)

• Student’s Book Audio CD
• Bandscore Booster
• Bandscore Booster Audio CD
• Teacher’s Book
• Website

Please contact your local McGraw-Hill

representative for more information.

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IELTS Practice Tests
Malcolm Mann and Steve Taylore-Knowles

IELTS Practice Tests offers 6 practice tests with answers to help students
prepare for the test and boost their score. It contains real tests with detailed
corrections and explanation of why an answer is right or wrong, real models
taken from real students and corrected by real corrected, tips on how to take
the exam and in exam management, and practical, easy-to-follow strategies.

Key Features
• 6 complete practice tests.
• Answer key with correction and explanations.
• Recording Audio scripts, ideal for the self-study student.
• Writing models.
• Tips on how to deal better with the exam.

Components
• Student’s Book
• Audio CD

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Please contact your local McGraw-Hill

representative for more information.

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 IELTS Preparation Course &
Practice Test

The IELTS Preparation Course & Practice Test follows closely the structure
of the actual IELTS exam. The course consists of five modules: introduction,
listening, reading, writing, speaking and, finally, a complete practice test.
In all parts of the course there are detailed explanations and discovery exercises,
useful tips for candidates and a wealth of interactive practice material. This
includes a variety of different reading and listening texts, and extensive use of
videoclips of sample interviews from the speaking test. A wide range of exercise
types and authentic exam tasks aim at providing opportunities for genuine
practice, while motivating candidates with a high degree of participation at
all stages.
The Self-Study Book is a user-friendly reference guide which includes a
description of the exam, strategies, tips and transcripts. It also includes the
entire Practice Test with answers and feedback, such as why certain answers
are correct or incorrect.
The CD-ROM offers the full Preparation Course and Practice Test in an
interactive format. It guides the user through the skills needed to pass the IELTS
exam, with a variety of tasks and activities in all the sections. The CD-ROM
provides instant feedback on the Practice Test. The visually attractive materials,
the high quality of the listening material and the wide variety of exercise types
and activities help to make practising for the IELTS exam a meaningful and fun
experience.
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IELTS PREPARATION COURSE & PRACTICE TEST

Self-Study Guide with Interactive CD-ROM
978-8-44-814343-5

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The Official Guide to the New
TOEFL® iBT

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Key Features
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u Hundreds of authentic TOEFL iBT questions and
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u Companion CD-ROM with a full-length TOEFL
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u In-depth descriptions of the multiple-choice
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 First Certificate Practice Tests

The Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) is the third level of the
Cambridge exams in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). It is
an Upper Intermediate level exam, set at Level B2 (Vantage) of the Council
of Europe’s Common European Framework for Modern Languages, and
recognises the ability to deal confidently with a range of written and spoken
communications. Successful candidates receive a certificate awarded by the
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, and recognised by universities and
employers in many countries.
The Self-Study Book is a user-friendly reference guide which includes a
description of the exam, commented corrections of sample exams, strategies,
tips, answers, transcripts and more.
The CD-ROM offers 4 interactive sample tests for students to work with.
Each practice test replicates the type of exercises and tasks to be found in the
exam. The CD-ROM provides instant feedback and guides the user through
each complete exam. The visually attractive materials, the high quality of
the listening material and the wide variety of exercise types and activities
help to make practising for the Cambridge FCE exam a meaningful and fun
experience.
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FIRST CERTIFICATE PRACTICE TESTS

Self-Study Guide with Interactive CD-ROM
978-8-44-814344-2

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KET: How to pass it
Lisa Kester Dodgson

KET: How to pass it provides thorough exam preparation for the Key English
Test. It is benchmarked to the A2 Waystage level of the Common European
Framework of Reference. It provides all the tools needed to prepare successfully
for the exam and guides the users toward familiarization with the test format,
covering the activity types of each section of the exam. The users learn to self
assess their progress effectively in order to take the exam with confidence.
KET: How to pass it has been written according to the revised exam. It
includes practical tips and strategies to boost the user’s confidence, as well as
an Audio for the Speaking Test and an Answer Key for self-study.

Features
u How to pass! – Useful tips to prepare for the exam.
u Practice makes perfect! – Plenty of preparation exercises for each exam
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u Now you have to go! – Two practice tests to familiarize students with KET: HOW TO PASS IT
typical questions. SelfStudy Guide with Audio CD978-8-44-814327-5
u Mock test – An authentic test to practice for the exam.

PET: How to pass it

PET: How to pass it provides thorough exam preparation for the Preliminary
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successfully for the exam and guides the users toward familiarization with the
test format, covering the activity types of each section of the exam. The user
learns to self-assess their progress effectively in order to take the exam with

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confidence.
PET: How to pass it has been written according to the revised exam. It includes
practical tips and strategies to boost the user’s confidence, as well as an Audio
for the Speaking Test and an Answer Key for self-study.

Features
u How to pass! – Useful tips to prepare for the exam.
u Practice makes perfect! – Plenty of preparation exercises for each exam
section to gradually help students progress.
u Now you have to go! – Two practice tests to familiarize students with
typical questions.
PET: HOW TO PASS IT
u Mock test – An authentic test to practice for the exam. SelfStudy Guide with Audio CD 978-8448143251

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