IELTS Academic:

11 January 2025

KABIR BORHANUL

British Council Chattogram

Reference: A3-BD001-A-811689

TRF number: 25BD004155KABB001A

IELTS Academic

Listening, Reading & Writing

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Chattogram, Bangladesh

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Chattogram, Bangladesh

This test was taken by:

Name:

KABIR BORHANUL

Date of Birth:

15 October 2002

Sex:

Male

Email address:

borhanulkabir0@gmail.com

Contact details:

Address:

KHUDUKKHALI HAZI SOLAIMAN PARA, WARD NO07, BANSHKHALI, CHANUA-4390, CHATTOGRAM

Mobile telephone number:

+8801646664034

Identification details:

Passport number:

A02691970

Passport expiry date:

04 January 2032

Issuing authority:

DIP-DHAKA

Your overall band score

6.5

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This means you’re a “Competent User” The test taker has a generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.

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Your full score and explanation

Listening

7.0

Reading

6.5

Writing

6.5

Speaking

6.5

Your overall band score

6.5

Your scores explained:

Listening

7.0

Test takers at this band typically listen to and process longer stretches of speech to identify specific information and Test takers at this band follow moderately detailed instructions with reasonable accuracy. They demonstrate a good ability to understand directly-stated facts, attitudes, opinions, and purposes, though they may occasionally miss subtle or implied meanings. They are fairly effective at picking out main ideas and can infer meanings when provided with contextual support. To do this, they rely on their ability to retain sections of what they hear in their short-term memory. They understand a broader range of vocabulary, including that related to less familiar topics, and can handle moderately complex language with some degree of confidence.

How To Improve

To improve, engage with a variety of listening materials such as podcasts, radio programs, news broadcasts, and audiobooks to build familiarity with different accents and topics. Practice identifying specific details, main ideas, and implied meanings by actively listening and summarizing the key points. Use IELTS practice tests to understand the format and improve your speed and accuracy under timed conditions. Expand your vocabulary by focusing on synonyms and paraphrased phrases often used in test scenarios. Enhance concentration and memory retention by listening to longer conversations or lectures, and challenge yourself to recall information without relying on written notes. Regularly review your mistakes to identify areas for improvement and refine your listening strategies.

Reading

6.5

Test takers at this band have a strong ability to understand complex factual and opinion-based texts. They can grasp meaning within and across sentences, identifying main ideas, supporting details, and logical connections. They effectively interpret directly stated information and implied meanings, with minimal difficulty in nuanced or abstract ideas. Their ability to extract key words and understand them in context is well-developed and reliable.

How To Improve

To improve, practice skimming and scanning to locate key details efficiently. Work on interpreting implied meanings and nuances by reading complex texts. Expand your vocabulary by focusing on synonyms and paraphrases, and familiarize yourself with different question types. Regularly practice under timed conditions and review mistakes to identify areas for improvement.

Writing

6.5

Test takers at this band can generally address the task and provide some relevant details, though their response may lack clarity or a structured overview. They can express main ideas and personal opinions, but the development of ideas may not be fully coherent. Their use of vocabulary and grammar is sufficient, though occasional errors in spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure may cause some difficulty for the reader. While they attempt complex sentence structures, mistakes may still occur, and paragraphing or cohesion could be improved.

How To Improve

To improve, focus on organizing your ideas more clearly with a strong introduction, body, and conclusion. Work on improving cohesion by using a variety of linking words and phrases correctly. Enhance your vocabulary by learning synonyms and using them to avoid repetition and refine grammar by practicing sentence structure and punctuation. Regularly write essays, review them for mistakes, and practice timed writing to improve fluency and accuracy.

Speaking

6.5

Test takers at this band are able to answer the question but may struggle with fully developing their ideas or providing a clear structure. They can express their opinions and main points, but these may not be fully coherent or sufficiently supported. There may be some repetition in their speech, and they might use basic phrases or vocabulary, with occasional misuse of grammar or pronunciation. While they attempt more complex structures, errors in sentence formation or word choice can cause some difficulty for the listener. Their ability to maintain fluency is fair but pauses and hesitations can affect clarity.

How To Improve

To improve, focus on developing your answers more fully by providing clear explanations and examples for your points. Work on expanding your vocabulary by learning synonyms and using them to avoid repetition. Practice speaking fluently without long pauses or hesitations, and aim to use more complex sentences, while ensuring you avoid common grammar mistakes. Pay attention to your pronunciation to make sure your speech is easily understood. Additionally, regularly practice with mock speaking tests to build confidence and enhance coherence in your responses.

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