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IELTS Reading Practice Test 5 | Real Exam Level Questions
READING PASSAGE 1 Voyage of Going: beyond the blue line 2 A) One feels a certain sympathy for Captain James Cook on the day in 1778 that he “discovered” Hawaii. Then on his third expedition to the Pacific, the British navigator had explored scores of islands across the breadth of the sea, from lush New Zealand […]
IELTS Reading Practice Test 4 | Real Exam Level Questions
READING PASSAGE 1 Bondi Beach A) Bondi Beach, Australia’s most famous beach, is located in the suburb of Bondi, in the Local Government Area of Waverley, seven kilometers from the centre of Sydney. “Bondi” or “Boondi” is an Aboriginal word meaning water breaking over rocks or the sound of breaking waves. The Australian Museum records […]
IELTS Reading Practice Test 2 | Real Exam Level Questions
READING PASSAGE 1 Andrea Palladio. Italian architect A new exhibition celebrates Palladio’s architecture 500 years on A) Vicenza is a pleasant, prosperous city in the Veneto, 60km west of Venice. Its grand families settled and farmed the area from the 16th century. But its principal claim to fame is Andrea Palladio, who is such an influential architect that […]
IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Real Exam | Test 19
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 Summer activities at London’s Kew Gardens A) Climb up to the walkway among the trees, 18 metres above the ground, for a spectacular experience. Feel as tall as the trees and enjoy a bird’s-eye view over the gardens. B) The Nash Conservatory displays stunning images from leading wildlife photographer Heather Angel. […]
IELTS General Reading Practice Test – Real Exam | Test 13
SECTION 1 Questions 1-14 A Bath International Music Festival From electronic to folk, jazz and classical, this festival is renowned for bringing world-class musicians to this historical city. Starting with a great night of free music, ‘Party in the City’ this year is going to be no exception. B The Great Escape Often referred to […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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