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Erratic – Word Of The Day For IELTS

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 02:08 AM PST

Erratic – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing

Erratic: (Adjective) /ɪˈrætɪk/

Definition:

something that is erratic does not follow any pattern or plan but happens in a way that is not regular

Synonyms:

Abnormal, Arbitrary, Bizarre

Collocation:

With noun: erratic behaviour

Example:

For IELTS Speaking:.
“Often the only striking feature of such a representation is the very erratic behaviour of the observations in relation to time.”
“Dorman-Smith’s erratic behaviour had exasperated him already.”
“In his collection of the works of contemporaries Scott’s policy was more erratic.”

For IELTS Writing:
“The results of the rest of the sale were wildly erratic with 36 percent left unsold.”

Exercise:

Match the word below to complete these sentences.

circumspect, erratic, tournament, soulful, circumstances, motivation

Modelling several series at the same time is more appropriate in certain ………………………..
She mothered all of them in a way that Jennie could not now she was becoming more ………………
Economic constraints or limitations can be overcome given a sufficiently high………………to do well by the individual entrepreneur.
He looked at Louis, who stood aside watching Jambo out of wounded, …………….. eyes.
Eighteen teams competed in the annual ………………….. over three nights at Barlaston.
Walesa was …………………………… in discussing his political actions.

Answer keys:

circumstances
erratic
motivation
soulful
tournament
circumspect

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Out On A Limb – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 12:04 AM PST

Out On A Limb – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking.

Definition:

taking a chance or a daring step

Example:

“Jeremy went out on a limb, when he decided to give a stranger who had been robbed, a place to rest in his home and all the money he had saved.”

“I don’t want to go out on a limb, but I think we can afford to do it.”

“If I had to go out on a limb, I would say that it will be a month before your merchandise will be delivered.”

Exercise:

Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below.
“He was pretty far ________________ when he predicted the future of the industry two years ago. “
A. out on a limb
B. throwing money down the drain
C. hit and run
D. had chemistry
Describe the chance you took at risk. Try to use this idiom in your speech. You should say:
– When it happened
– What the chance was
– What the risk you had to faced
And explain what did you learn from this chance

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Thursday, December 22, 2016