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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 – 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 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 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 […]
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 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 friend of yours who is good at music/singing Cue Card
Describe a Friend Who Is Good at Music/Singing | IELTS Speaking Cue Card September to December 2025 | 8 Band Sample Who he/she is When/where you listen to his/her music/singing What kind of music/songs he/she is good at And explain how you feel when listening to his music/singing Idioms/vocab Mesmerizing → fascinating Stand out → […]
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 Important Decision Made with the Help of Other People Cue Card
Describe an Important Decision Made with the Help of Other People | IELTS Speaking Cue Card September to December 2025 | 8 Band Sample What the decision was Why you made the decision Who helped you to make the decision And how you felt about it Vocab/Idioms Piece of cake – Very easy Couch potato […]
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 piece of technology you own that you feel is difficult to use Cue Card
Describe a Piece of Technology You Own That You Feel Is Difficult to Use | IELTS Speaking Cue Card | Sept-Dec 2025 | 8 Band Sample When did you get it? What did you get it for? How often do you use it? How do you feel about it? Vocab/Idioms Leaps and bounds → rapid […]
Describe a singer whose music /songs you like Cue Card
Describe a Singer Whose Songs You Like | IELTS Speaking Cue Card September to December 2025 | 8 Band Sample Who he/she is What genre his/her music belongs to When/where you listen to his/her music/songs And explain why you like him/her music Vocab/Idioms On cloud nine → very happy Leaps and bounds → rapid growth […]
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