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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 9
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 THE BEST SUITCASES A Briggs and Riley Weekender A weekend suitcase that’s sophisticated and unusually spacious for its type. The strong nylon outer fabric is water and abrasion resistant, so it should handle any knocks without showing signs of damage. B Mulberry Scotchgrain Trimmed in brown leather, with gold details, this […]
IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Real Exam | Test 7
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 Your guide to entertainment in Westhaven A TRAX INDOOR KARTING CENTRE Experience the fun and thrills of indoor racing driving in our mini open-topped karts. No experience necessary. Individuals and groups welcome. Refreshments available in new burger bar. Spectators welcome. All drivers must meet the minimum height requirement of 5 feet […]
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 […]
Describe a Long Journey You Had and Would Like to Take Again Cue Card
Describe a Long Journey You Had and Would Like to Take Again | IELTS Speaking Cue Card 2025 | Band 8+ Sample When/where you went Who you had the journey with Why you had the journey And explain why you would like to have it again Vocab/Idioms Travel-freak person → Travel lover Monotonous routine → […]
Describe a wild animal that you want to learn more about Cue Card
Describe a wild animal that you want to learn more about” (Sept–Dec 2025). What it is When/where you saw it Why you want to learn more about it And explain what you want to learn more about it Vocab/Idioms Danger of extinction → species lost Amazed → very surprised Giants of the forest → huge […]
Describe an important old thing that your family has kept for a long time Cue Card
IELTS Speaking Cue Card | Describe an Important Old Thing Your Family Has Kept | Sep–Dec 2025 What it is How/when your family first got this thing How long has your family kept it And explain why this thing is important to your family Vocab/Idioms Old is gold → valuable old Sentimental value → emotional […]
Describe someone else’s room you enjoy spending time in Cue Card
Describe Someone Else’s Room You Enjoy | IELTS Speaking Cue Card Sept–Dec 2025 | Band 8 Sample When you visited there Whose room it is What it is like What you can do in it And explain why you enjoy spending time there Vocab/Idioms Monotonous routine – boring or daily same routine Breath of fresh […]
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