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IELTS Reading Practice Test 16 | Real Exam Level Questions
READING PASSAGE 1 Bamboo, A Wonder Plant The wonder plant with an uncertain future: more than a billion people rely on bamboo for either their shelter or income, while many endangered species depend on it for their survival. Despite its apparent abundance, a new report says that species of bamboo may be under serious threat. […]
IELTS Reading Practice Test 10 | Real Exam Level Questions
READING PASSAGE 1 Natural Pesticide in India A) A dramatic story about cotton farmers in India shows how destructive pesticides can be for people and the environment; and why today’s agriculture is so dependent on pesticides. This story also shows that it’s possible to stop using chemical pesticides without losing a crop to ravaging insects, […]
IELTS Reading Practice Test 9 | Real Exam Level Questions
READING PASSAGE 1 Otter A) Otters have long, thin bodies and short legs – ideal for pushing through dense undergrowth or hunting in tunnels. An adult male may be up to 4 feet long and 30lbs. Females are smaller typically. The Eurasian otter’s nose is about the smallest among the otter species and has a […]
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 2 | Real Exam Level Questions
READING PASSAGE 1 Andrea Palladio. Italian architect A new exhibition celebrates Palladio’s architecture 500 years on A) Vicenza is a pleasant, prosperous city in the Veneto, 60km west of Venice. Its grand families settled and farmed the area from the 16th century. But its principal claim to fame is Andrea Palladio, who is such an influential architect that […]
IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Real Exam | Test 12
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 The Guardian Newspaper’s Travel Photography Competition The photo competition is back, giving you another chance to win an incredible trip to Swedish Lapland. Do you have a camera and love travelling? If so, our annual photography competition run by the Travel section of The Guardian is for you. It’s an opportunity for […]
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 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 […]
Describe an exciting activity you have tried for the first time Cue Card
Describe an exciting activity you have tried for the first time | IELTS Speaking Cue Card September to December 2025 | 8 Band Sample What it is When/where you did it Why you thought it was exciting And explain how you felt about it Vocab/Idioms Thrilling – very exciting Truly – really Breathtaking view – […]
Describe a place you went to and an outdoor activity you did there Cue Card
Describe a Place You Went to and an Outdoor Activity | IELTS Speaking Cue Card Sept–Dec 2025 | 8 Band Sample Where it was When you went there What outdoor activity you did there Why you went there and did the activity And explain how felt about it Vocab/Idioms 1. Monotonous routine → Boring life […]
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 Time You Saw Something Interesting on Social Media Cue Card
Describe a Time You Saw Something Interesting on Social Media | IELTS Cue Card Sep–Dec 2025 | Band 8 When it was Where you saw it What you saw And explain why you think it was interesting Vocab/Idioms 1. Part and parcel → essential part 2 Fascinating → very interesting 3 Globetrotter → world traveller […]
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