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IELTS Reading Practice Test 6 | Real Exam Level Questions
READING PASSAGE 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-13 which are based on Reading Passage 1 below. World Ecotourism in the developing countries A) The Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as “a responsible travel to natural areas which conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people”. It is recognised as being particularly conducive to enriching […]
IELTS Reading Practice Test 5 | Real Exam Level Questions
READING PASSAGE 1 Voyage of Going: beyond the blue line 2 A) One feels a certain sympathy for Captain James Cook on the day in 1778 that he “discovered” Hawaii. Then on his third expedition to the Pacific, the British navigator had explored scores of islands across the breadth of the sea, from lush New Zealand […]
IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Real Exam | Test 15
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 Evening Courses A Cooking for today These are classes for those of you who can already make basic meals by keeping strictly to a simple recipe, but who would now like to use your imagination as well. We’ll learn how to make great family meals, discovering how to develop basic recipes […]
IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Real Exam | Test 13
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 A Bath International Music Festival From electronic to folk, jazz and classical, this festival is renowned for bringing world-class musicians to this historical city. Starting with a great night of free music, ‘Party in the City’ this year is going to be no exception. B The Great Escape Often referred to […]
IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Real Exam | Test 8
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 The best travel wallets Keep all your bank cards, documents, passports and ID in one of these convenient carriers, which have been selected by Becca Meier. A Kipling Travel Doc Travel Document Holder This zip-around wallet comes in five different patterns and is made of nylon. It also has a space […]
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 […]
Describe a great dinner you and your friends or family members enjoyed Cue Card
Describe a Great Dinner You and Your Friends or Family Members Enjoyed | IELTS Speaking Cue Card September to December 2025 | 8 Band Sample Answer What you had Who you had the dinner with What you talked about during dinner And explain why you enjoyed it Vocab/Idioms Lasting memories – Permanent recollections Amazed – […]
Describe an occasion when you lost your way Cue Card
•Where you were •What happened •How you felt •And explain how you found your way Vocab/Idioms 1. Crystal clear → Very easy to understand 2. Exhausted → Very tired 3. Unfortunately → Sadly / Regrettably 4. Heart sank → Felt very disappointed or worried 5. Unfamiliar → Not known / Strange 6. Fish out of […]
Describe a friend from your Friend Cue Card
Describe a Friend from Your Childhood | IELTS Speaking Cue Card 2025 | Band 8+ Sample Answer Who he/she is When and how you met each other What you often did together And explain what made you like him/her Vocab/Idioms Treasures – Valuable things (can be objects, people, or experiences). Everlasting mark – A permanent effect or […]
Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium) that you’ve been to Cue Card
Describe a popular place for sports (stadium) that you’ve been to | May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 band sample Where it is When you went there What you did there And explain how you felt about this place Vocab /Idioms Vital – Very important Foster – Encourage growth Unforgettable – Memorable experience […]
Describe a friend from your childhood Cue Card
Describe a friend from your childhood | May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 band sample Who he/she is When and how you met each other What you often did together And explain what made you like him/her Vocab/Idioms Treasures – Valuable things (can be objects, people, or experiences). Everlasting mark – A permanent […]
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Writing
Do you write a lot? Yes, I write quite a bit, mainly because it helps me organize my thoughts and express myself better. What do you like to write? Why ? I enjoy writing about various topics, particularly those related to technology, literature, and psychology. It allows me to delve into my interests and share […]
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