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IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Real Exam | Test 11
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 New York Late-Starters String Orchestra NYLSO, the New York Late-Starters String Orchestra, is something special. It was founded in early 2007, and grew out of a concept developed by The East London Late Starters Orchestra (ELLSO), an award-winning group in England. NYLSO is an amateur orchestra for adult players of violin, […]

IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Real Exam | Test 10
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 Online roommate finder: Toronto I have one room available in a large apartment located just off Queen and Bathurst in Toronto. The room is fully furnished with a double bed, desk, shelf and wardrobe. About us: I’m Sasha! I’m Canadian, and I’ve been living in this apartment since I was a […]

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 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 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 […]

IELTS Speaking Cue Card Jan–April 2026: Describe a Friend You Don’t Like | 8 Band Sample
Describe a person who became your friend but you don’t like some things about him/her Well, I’d like to talk about a person who gradually became my friend, even though there are a few things about him that I don’t really like. His name is Aman, and I met him about three years ago when […]

15 Daily English Words to Sound Smart & Fluent
Let’s learn 15 useful English words you can use every day — with easy meanings and examples! Essential (very important or necessary) Simple word: Important Example: “Water is essential for our survival.” “Water is important for our survival.” Convenient (easy to use or helpful) Simple word: Easy Example: “Online shopping is convenient for people […]

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 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 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 → […]
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