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IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Actual Exam | Test 6
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 Five reviews of the Wellington Hotel A My husband and I first stayed at the Wellington a few years ago, and we’ve returned every year since then. When we arrive and check in, we’re always treated like old friends by the staff, so we very much feel at home. Our one […]

IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Actual Exam | Test 5
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 TRANSITION CARE FOR THE ELDERLY What is transition care? Transition care is for older people who have been receiving medical treatment, but need more help to recover, and time to make a decision about the best place for them to live in the longer term. You can only access transition care […]

IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Actual Exam | Test 4
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 New cycle path to Marshbrook Country Park A A new dual-purpose cycle and pedestrian route has been built from Atherton bus station to the country park’s main entrance at Marshbrook. It avoids the main road into Atherton on the south side, and keeps mainly to less busy roads. Once the path […]

IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Actual Exam | Test 3
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 Young Fashion Designer UK competition Young Fashion Designer UK is an exciting national competition which aims to showcase and promote the exceptional work achieved by students studying courses in textile design, product design and fashion throughout the UK. The competition is designed for students to enter the coursework they are currently […]

IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Actual Exam | Test 2
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 Read the text below and answer Questions 1-6 Harvey’s Storage Harvey’s Storage is a well-established independent company. We are centrally located in the city and provide excellent facilities for all your storage requirements. We provide safe and secure units for both long- and short-term storage dependent on your needs. Our rates […]

IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Actual Exam | Test 1
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 Consumer advice What to do if something you ordered hasn’t arrived If something you’ve ordered hasn’t arrived, you should contact the seller to find out where it is. It’s legal responsibility to make sure the item is delivered to you. They should chase the delivery company and let you know what’s […]

IELTS Speaking Cue Card Jan–April 2026: Describe a Friend You Don’t Like | 8 Band Sample
Describe a person who became your friend but you don’t like some things about him/her Well, I’d like to talk about a person who gradually became my friend, even though there are a few things about him that I don’t really like. His name is Aman, and I met him about three years ago when […]

IELTS Reading Academic Actual Exam Level – Test 1 | Real Exam Practice with Answers
Instructions to follow • You should spend 20 minutes on Questions 1-13 which are based on Reading Passage 1 A. American scientists say that the elderly are now healthier, happier and more independent. The results of a study that has taken place over a 14-year period will be released at the end of the month. […]

Describe a time when you broke something Cue Card
IELTS Speaking Cue Card September to December 2025 | Describe a Time When You Broke Something | Band 8 Sample What it was When/where it happened How you broke it And explain what you did after that Vocab /Idioms Cloud nine → extremely happy Breath of fresh air → refreshing change Unpleasant experience → bad […]

Describe a Talk You Gave to a Group of People Cue Card
Describe a Talk You Gave to a Group of People | IELTS Speaking Cue Card September to December 2025 | Band 8 Sample •Who you gave the talk to •What the talk was about •Why you gave the talk •And explain how you felt about the talk Vocab/ Idioms 1. Extrovert – outgoing person 2. […]

Describe a time when you received money as a gift Cue Card
Describe a Time When You Received Money as a Gift | IELTS Cue Card 2025 | 8 Band Sample Answer When did you receive it? What did you do with it? How did you feel about it? Vocab/Idioms Vividly – Clearly expressed God’s grace – Divine blessing Melodious voice – Sweet sound Applauded – Praised […]

Most Important IELTS Speaking Part 1 Question & Answer
Do you live in a house or an apartment? Band 6 Answer: I live in a house. It has two bedrooms and a small garden. I like it because it’s comfortable. Band 7 Answer: I live in a spacious two-storey house with a garden at the back. Although it’s not very modern, I enjoy living […]
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