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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 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 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 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 […]
Top 20 Grammar Mistakes in IELTS Writing Task 2 (GT & Academic) — Fix Them & Get Band 7+
1. Subject–Verb Agreement ❌ People likes to spend time online. ✅ People like to spend time online. 📘 Rule: “People” is plural → use “like,” not “likes.” 🔹 2. Singular–Plural Confusion ❌ There are many problem in my city. ✅ There are many problems in my city. 📘 Rule: Use plural forms with many, several, […]
Describe the Time When You First Talked in a Foreign Language Cue Card
Describe the Time When You First Talked in a Foreign Language | IELTS Speaking Cue Card Sept–Dec 2025 | 8 Band You should say: Where you were Who you were with What you talk about and explain how you felt about it Vocab/Idioms 1. Feather in my cap → big achievement 2. On cloud nine […]
Describe a time when you made a plan to do an activity with a lot of people Cue Card
Describe a time when you made a plan to do an activity with a lot of people | IELTS Speaking Topic | May to august 2025 Cue Card What it was When and where you made it What the activity was And explain how you felt about the plan Pivotal role – Crucial position Clockwork […]
Describe a famous person you would like to meet Cue Card
Describe a famous person you would like to meet Who he/she is How you knew him/her How/where you would like to meet him her And explain why you would like to meet him/her Vocabulary/ Idioms Countless – too many to be counted Made a name for themselves – became famous or well-known Selfless service – […]
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Writing
Do you write a lot? Yes, I write quite a bit, mainly because it helps me organize my thoughts and express myself better. What do you like to write? Why ? I enjoy writing about various topics, particularly those related to technology, literature, and psychology. It allows me to delve into my interests and share […]
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Pen or Pencil
Do you prefer to use pen or pencil ? I prefer using a pen for writing because it provides a smoother writing experience, especially when taking notes during meetings. or While I use both, I lean towards using pencils because they offer the flexibility to erase mistakes and make corrections easily. When was the last […]
Describe something that you can’t live without (not a computer /phone) Cue Card
Idioms 1. Go-to place: o Meaning: A dependable place for comfort or purpose. o Usage in answer: “It’s my go-to place where I can express myself freely.” 2. Breath of fresh air: o Meaning: Something or someone refreshing, bringing new energy or relief. o Usage in answer: “For me, it’s like a breath of fresh […]
Most frequently asked questions in IELTS Speaking
5.5 band to 7 band answer 1.What hobbies do you have? 5-Band Answer: I like reading books, especially mystery and thriller ones. It is fun and interesting. 7-Band Answer: I enjoy reading novels, particularly those in the mystery and thriller genres. They allow me to escape into different worlds and keep my mind engaged and […]
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