Nothing like a small race to help erase the emo-ness of the day.
This morning, Abel and I went to get our IELTS result. We set off together in different cars (because we had different destinations after collecting the results). I took the LDP, while he took the NKVE.
The LDP way to Subang Jaya was a longer way than the NKVE way (I took the LDP because I didn’t have to pay tolls. I’m a true supporter of the phrase “No taxation without [proper] representation”. And the government nary represents me – so I prefer not to give any money to them). But I had a 10 minute headstart because Abel had to fill his tank. Mid-way through, he called me to check. Then it was the race to the finish line (IDP Subang).
Needless to say, he got there first. I got stuck in a terrible traffic jam and a road construction site. But if there were no jams, I’d have reached before him (heh, I was driving at 100-120kmph on the highway). Ah well. The opportunity cost of RM1.10 is 10 mins worth of time.
Turns out that I got a lame ass 2 for my IELTS (Intermittent User – No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English). Apparently being pun-ny in the writing part of the IELTS test will get you a Band 1. So much for an English test.
No wonder I couldn’t read the words that said “Don’t Park Here” and keep getting parking tickets. And to those who spoke with me, and felt funny when I reply with the occasional “Ook” like an Orang-Utan, the IELTS test explains it all.
Bleh. Not a nice day – arguments aplenty. Emo aplenty. Only the “see who gets to IDP first” race was a little highlight. Hope Martin doesn’t give me shit later.
2?
WHAT?
I want to kick you in certain anatomical regions for getting a 2!
Why only certain anatomical regions? Just kick him everywhere for getting a 2!
If i had taken an Aussie degree…. i would have to do IELTS or a similar English course.
i went 130 on NKVE ;>
btw, its RM 1, and your score isn’t so bad man. (the real one)
Abel – you’re on for another race! (Come over tonight – got lots of things to plan)
cfgt: I agree..we will divide the tasks ok?
Chewxy: Pulling our legs again, eh? ; )
LOL – we read his blog. We all know how good his English actually is.
Joo Ken: I hope so… I want to get to Uni. But accordingly I speak like a baboon. Ook ook.
Cfgt: Blogs are not a measure of how good your daily english. Writing puns in the writing part of IELTS really screws your results over
So can we confirm that the IELTS examiners don’t have a sense of homour?
Yes. They do not have a sense of humor. Or my humor is something people cannot get.