IELTS Vocabulary: from yesterday's answer

Here's a list of some good phrases that I used in yesterday's sample speaking answer. Notice that some of the phrases are perfect for the speaking test, but a little too informal for a written essay.

• experience poor service
• have a bite to eat (informal)
• come across something (meaning 'find by chance')
• book in advance
• as soon as we walked through the door
• things started to go wrong (informal)
• not at all impressed with
• the attitude of the staff
• standing around (informal)
• attract the attention of someone / attract someone's attention
• only to be told that
• a party of our size
• to be adamant that
• our only option was to
• getting fed up (informal)
• being treated as if
• where we felt unwelcome
• we left feeling disappointed
• to be dismissive
• a much friendlier place
• just around the corner

Comments

[Shehab]

Due to some reasons, if I take over an hour to quite understand passage 3 ( from 3 passages) and take around 40 minutes to solve the exercises (of passage 3), what is the suggested method for me to try to improve on the matter, considering I have around 5 days left for my final exam(IELTS). Please give me a reply fast if possible! Thanks for the free service of teaching IELTS!

[zara]

Shehab

IELTS is a test of your English level: it takes years to acquire the necessary vocabulary and reading comprehension ability. There is no magic quick fix. Stay calm, do your best, and make sure you get the points from the easier readings (usually 1 & 2), which will give you a reasonable score.

[Shehab]

Thanks to Zara

Please pray for my exam.