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IELTS Reading Practice Test 25 | Real Exam Level Questions
READING PASSAGE 1 Traditional Farming System in Africa A) By tradition land in Luapula is not owned by individuals, but as in many other parts of Africa is allocated by the headman or head woman of a village to people of either sex, according to need. Since land is generally prepared by hand, one ulupwa […]
IELTS Reading Practice Test 22 | Real Exam Level Questions
READING PASSAGE 1 Corporate social Responsibility a new concept of “market” Maybe Ben & Jerry’s and The Body Shop set themselves up for a fall by appearing to have a monopoly on making an honest buck. But their struggles are a lesson on how little we know about the minefield of “ethical” marketing. The Body Shop, […]
IELTS Reading Practice Test 21 | Real Exam Level Questions
READING PASSAGE 1 SOSUS: Listening to the Ocean A) The oceans of Earth cover more than 70 percent of the planet’s surface, yet, until quite recently, we knew less about their depths than we did about the surface of the Moon. Distant as it is, the Moon has been far more accessible to study because […]
IELTS Reading Practice Test 18 | Real Exam Level Questions
READING PASSAGE 1 LONGAEVA: Ancient Bristlecone Pine A) To understand more about the earth’s history, humans have often looked to the natural environment for insight into the past. The bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva), of the White Mountains in California, has served this purpose greater than any other species of tree on the planet. Conditions here […]
IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Real Exam | Test 18
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 Sustainable School Travel Strategy Over the last 20 years, the number of children being driven to school in England has doubled. National data suggests that one in five cars on the road at 8.50 am is engaged in the school run. Children are subject to up to 3.9 times more pollution […]
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 – 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 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 […]
Describe a person you know who enjoys working for a family business
Describe a person you know who enjoys working for a family business Cue Card | September to December 2025 Who he/she is What the business is What his/her job is And explain why he/she enjoys working there Vocab/Idioms Pours his heart into → works with full effort The icing on the cake → something extra […]
Describe a good friend who is important to you Cue Card
Describe a Good Friend Who is Important to You | IELTS Speaking Cue Card September to December 2025 | 8 Band Sample Answer Who he/she is How/where you got to know him/her How long you have known each other And explain why he or she is important to you Vocab / Idioms Treasures → valuable […]
Describe a Time When the Electricity Suddenly Went Off Cue Card
Describe a Time When the Electricity Suddenly Went Off | IELTS Speaking Cue Card September to December 2025 | 8 Band Sample Answer What /where it happened How long it lasted What you did during that time And explain how you felt about it Vocab/Idioms 1 Out of the blue → unexpectedly / suddenly 2 […]
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