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IELTS Reading Academic Actual Exam Level – Test 1 | Real Exam Practice with Answers
Instructions to follow • You should spend 20 minutes on Questions 1-13 which are based on Reading Passage 1 A. American scientists say that the elderly are now healthier, happier and more independent. The results of a study that has taken place over a 14-year period will be released at the end of the month. […]
Describe a creative person (e.g. an artist, a musician, an architect, etc.) you admire
Describe a Creative Person You Admire | IELTS Speaking Cue Card Band 9 Sample Answer Who he / she is How you knew him/ her What his/ her greatest achievement is And explain why you think he/ she is creative Vocab/Idioms Jack of all trades – Someone skilled in many things. Idle mind is the […]
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 book you read that you found useful Cue Card
Describe a Book You Read That You Found Useful | IELTS Speaking Cue Card September to December 2025 | Band 8 Sample What it is When you read it Why do you think it is useful And explain how you felt about it Vocab/ Idioms 1. Hard nut to crack → Tough problem 2. Pleasantly […]
Describe a good habit your friend has, and you want to develop Cue card
Describe a Good Habit Your Friend Has | IELTS Cue Card Sept–Dec 2025 | Band 8 Sample Who your friend is What habit he/she has When you noticed this habit And explain why you want to develop this habit Vocab / Idioms 1. Reflect – show 2. Stand out – noticeable 3. Cool as a […]
Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting Cue Card
When you read it What the story or novel was about Who wrote it And explain why it was interesting Vocab / Idioms Capture – Take hold Constantly – Always repeatedly Throughout – All over Lasting impression – Strong memory Mystery – Unknown secret Curious – Eager interested Throughout my life, I have read many […]
Describe a person from a different cultural background with whom you enjoy spending time Cue Card
Describe a person from a different cultural background with whom you enjoy spending time Cue Card | 8 band sample | may to august 2025 Who he/she is Where he/she is from Where/how you knew him/her And explain how you feel about him/her Vocab /idioms To kick things off – Start beginning Fascinating – Very […]
Describe an argument two of yours friends had Cue Card
Describe an argument two of yours friends had | May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 band sample When it happened What it was about How it was solved Explain how you felt about it Vocab /idioms Often – Frequently Quite intense – Very strong Eventually – Finally Apologise – Say sorry Over the […]
Describe a sports event you would like to watch Cue Card
Describe a sports event you would like to watch | IELTS Speaking May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 band sample What it is Who you want to watch with Why you want to watch it And explain how you feel about it Vocab/idioms Part and parcel role – Integral part Fast-paced world – […]
Describe a film that made you laugh Cue Card
Describe a film that made you laugh | IELTS Speaking May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 Band Sample What it is When you watched it Who you watched it with And explain why it made you laugh IDIOMS/VOCAB Blow off steam — Release stress Cracked me up — Made me laugh a lot […]
Describe a time when you forgot missed an appointment Cue Card
Describe a time when you forgot missed an appointment | May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 band sample What the appointment was for Who you made it with Why you forgot/missed it And explain how you felt about the experience Vocab / IDIOMS Walking a tightrope – To be in a difficult situation […]
Describe an object that you think is beautiful Cue Card
Describe an object that you think is beautiful | May to August 2025 Cue Card | 8 Band Sample What it is Where you saw it What it looks like And explain why you think it is beautiful Vocab / Idioms Immediately caught my eye – Instantly noticed Elegant design – Stylish appearance Polished walnut […]
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