Q: When you feel that your English skills have progressed enough that you want to take the IELTS, book your exam. But make sure to allow yourself at least 6 weeks to study for the test. This will help to ensure that you have enough time to prepare yourself for the test and you won’t have to retake it. Avoid cramming for the exam or trying to take the exam too soon if you don’t feel ready. The IELTS exam includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening sections. Consider what your strengths and weaknesses are to help you decide what you should focus on.  For example, if you excel at reading and writing English, but have more difficulty engaging in conversations, then you might want to devote more time to studying for the listening and speaking sections of the exam. If you feel that you are equally skilled in all of the test's areas, then you can divide your study time evenly. There are many free study guides and materials available online, or you can check a study book out of your local library, or purchase a study guide from a bookstore or online. Following along with a study guide will help to ensure that you fully understand the layout of the exam, and increase your chances of success. Some good options include:  Top Tips for IELTS Academic Official IELTS Practice Materials Volume 1 & 2 How To Prepare for IELTS There are free and paid IELTS courses available. Some of the courses are in-person, while others are online. Find a course that works for you and enroll in it for some additional study time, guidance, and tips.  You can also watch IELTS test prep live streams on Facebook and Youtube. While these won’t provide the same targeted help as a course, you might still find them helpful. Taking an English course is also helpful if you don’t have access to an IELTS test prep course. Enroll in an English language course at your local university or online if this is an option for you.
A: Begin studying 6 to 8 weeks before your test date. Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses to decide what to focus on. Get an IELTS book or study guide to direct your studies. Find an IELTS prep course to get extra help.

Q: Once the tea is done steeping, put out the tea bag and discard it. The lemon juice will help clean and brighten your hair, while the honey will help hydrate it. You will be pouring this mixture over your hair, so you don't want it to be too hot. Most people find that their hair looks best after using lukewarm water; however, if the water is too hot it may cause frizz. Step into the shower and get your hair wet. Tilt your head back, and pour the mixture over your head. Massage it into your scalp, then rinse it out. While this shampoo is great for cleaning your hair, it is not so great for conditioning it. When you are done washing your hair, choose your favorite conditioner, and massage it through your hair. Rinse it out well.
A: Boil some water and pour it into a mug. Add a bag of Chamomile tea, and let it steep for two to three minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Wait for the "tea" to reach a comfortable temperature. Use the shampoo. Follow up with your regular conditioner.

Q: Find your state’s department of health and human services online or in person for information on how you can work towards your EMT certification. Check the list of requirements you need to obtain to help you formulate a plan to achieve your goal in a timely manner. Some of the basic requirements that EMTs to start their certification include:  Being 18 years of age or older. Having a high school diploma or GED certificate. Submitting an application to a training course. Undergoing fingerprint and criminal history checks. Contact your local Red Cross, health organization, or educational institutions to see if they offer basic life support courses for healthcare professionals. Enrolling in one of these courses can introduce you to foundational information you’ll need to become EMT certified, such as CPR. It also can help you succeed in your EMT training course or get practical experience as you work towards your certification. Basic life support classes may also teach:  Basic CPR. First aid. Patient assessment and stabilization. Every EMT must pass a basic training course to progress to other levels of EMT certification.  Contact your local EMS field office to ask about available EMT courses in your area. Apply for and then sign yourself up for the EMT basic program that best fits your lifestyle. Take the number of course hours required to prepare you for your certification exams. This can vary between 100 and 200 hours depending on your specific program. Select classes that will help you understand and perform the following EMT requirements:  Basic CPR. First aid. Patient assessment and stabilization. Respiratory and trauma management. Anatomy and physiology. Basic life support. Cardiac management. You’ll also need between 15 and 30 hours of supervised clinical training to prepare you for real-life emergency medical situations. The clinical training will also help you pass the required psychomotor exam for your EMT certification. Ask your certification program where you can fulfill the supervised clinical training part of your certification. Join a local volunteer rescue squad or fire department (or at least get in touch with them). Usually you can join a fire department or rescue squad without being an EMT, and it's a great source of information for furthering your career. Many departments have Explorer programs for teenagers, which allow you a view on the inside to determine if it is right for you. Ask a local rescue squad or fire department if you can shadow them when you’re not studying or in your clinical training. Being able to observe professionals at work can help you better understand your duties as a certified EMT and gain insight into dealing with specific situations you may encounter.
A: Check your state’s requirements. Take a basic life support course. Enroll in a state-approved EMT basic training program. Fulfill your course requirements. Perform supervised clinical training. Enhance your practical experience.

Q: Commodities are raw materials, agricultural products, petroleum products, and industrial and precious metals. Physical commodities are bought and sold in bulk for immediate delivery in specialized markets around the world. These markets are known as the "spot" or "cash" market. The majority of participants in the spot market are producers, and users of the commodity, able to finance and store large amounts of a commodity such as a refinery buying crude oil or a flour miller buying wheat and corn. As a consequence, individual investors rarely purchase any physical commodity except precious metals like gold, silver, platinum. or palladium. An individual taking delivery of a physical commodity must be prepared to:  Pay a premium over the spot price, whether purchasing coins or bullion. Premiums can range up to 25% of the spot prices. Pay cash for the total purchase price. If an investor wishes to leverage his purchase, he must find and negotiate with a private lender who is willing to accept the metal as collateral. Pay extra charges for storage and insurance to protect against theft. Assume the risks of illiquidity. Finding a buyer for a large amount of gold, for example, might be difficult and expensive You can buy physical commodities by visiting specific websites or exchanges where they are sold. They are not available through standard brokerages. Finding reputable markets to buy in can be difficult, however. Look for well-known authorities to point you towards safe places to trade physical commodities. For example, the World Gold Council maintains a list of reputable sites selling gold coins and bullion. Physical commodities need to be stored in secure locations until sale. You can also buy insurance to protect you from a total loss if the commodities are stolen. Both of these increase the cost to the investor and cut into potential gains. Some gold-selling companies offer secure storage for buyers.
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Understand physical commodity transactions. Buy or sell physical commodities. Store your physical commodities.