IELTS 16 MAY 2026 — FULL REVISION + PRACTICE SHEET (LRWS)
1) LISTENING
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A. Core Strategy (All 4 Parts)
Method
1. Read instructions first
2. Underline keywords
3. Predict answer type
4. Listen for paraphrases
5. Check grammar + word limit
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Formula
Keyword → paraphrase → answer
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Do
• predict noun / number / place / date
• follow sequence carefully
• move on if answer is missed
Don’t
• wait for exact wording
• panic after missing one
• ignore plural/spelling
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B. Part-wise Strategy
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Part 1: Form / Note Completion
Focus: accommodation / rental / relocation details
Formula:
Detail → correction → final answer
Trap signals:
sorry / actually / let me correct that / no
Do
• expect prices, dates, addresses
• check spelling carefully
Don’t
• write first detail instantly
• confuse similar numbers
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Part 2: Map Labelling + Multiple Choice
Focus: venue / campus / facility orientation
Map Formula:
Start point → direction → landmark → answer
MCQ Formula:
Read options → remove distractors → confirm
Do
• locate starting point first
• track direction words
Don’t
• guess before route ends
• rely on one keyword only
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Part 3: Matching Information + MCQ
Focus: student project planning / role allocation
Formula:
Speaker idea → shift word → real answer
Trap words:
however / although / but / initially / later
Do
• identify speakers clearly
• note opinion changes
Don’t
• trust first statement automatically
• confuse speakers
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Part 4: Sentence Completion
Focus: psychology / behavioural lecture
Formula:
Topic → support detail → answer word
Do
• predict academic nouns
• write exact word heard
Don’t
• exceed word limit
• change word form
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C. 10 IMPORTANT LISTENING TOPICS
1. Apartment rental enquiry
2. Relocation assistance service
3. Campus/facility orientation
4. Event venue guide
5. Student project planning
6. Research role distribution
7. Behavioural psychology lecture
8. Habit loop explanation
9. Workplace productivity system
10. Team management workshop
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D. Listening Practice
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Practice 1 (Form Completion)
Script:
“I’m looking for a one-bedroom apartment. My name is Priya Sharma, S-H-A-R-M-A. The preferred area is West Park. My budget is 900 dollars per month, and I’d like to move in on 10 August.”
Questions:
1. Surname: ________
2. Preferred area: West ________
3. Budget: ________
4. Move-in date: ________
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Practice 2 (Map)
Script:
“Enter through the main gate, walk past reception, and the seminar hall is directly opposite the café.”
Where is the seminar hall?
A. Behind reception
B. Opposite the café
C. Next to the gate
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Practice 3 (Matching)
A. Maya
B. Rohan
C. Tina
1. prefers handling research
2. wants to manage presentation
3. chooses data collection
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Practice 4 (Sentence Completion)
“Habit formation depends heavily on repeated ______.”
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2) READING (HARD)
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A. Core Strategy
Method
1. Identify question type
2. Underline keywords
3. Scan for location
4. Read relevant area only
5. Verify evidence
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Formula
Keyword → locate → verify meaning
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Do
• scan before reading deeply
• match paraphrase, not exact words
• verify all answers
Don’t
• use outside knowledge
• overread full passage initially
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B. Key Question Types
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True / False / Not Given
True = same meaning
False = opposite
NG = not mentioned
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Matching Information
Specific detail → locate paragraph
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Matching Headings
Choose main idea, not examples
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Sentence / Summary Completion
Grammar + meaning + word limit
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Yes / No / Not Given
Writer’s opinion only
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C. 10 ACADEMIC PASSAGE PREDICTIONS
1. Consumer behaviour psychology
2. Social behaviour in communities
3. Human adaptation to systems
4. Alternative learning models
5. Urban design effects
6. Built environment psychology
7. Group behaviour patterns
8. Human response to automation
9. Decision fatigue research
10. Social habit formation
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D. 10 GT PASSAGE PREDICTIONS
1. Housing guidance
2. Relocation instructions
3. Staff handbook
4. Workplace procedures
5. Customer agreements
6. Training course details
7. Internal notices
8. Organisational emails
9. Membership rules
10. Product/service instructions
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E. Reading Practice
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TFNG Practice
“Consumers are more likely to purchase products when given fewer choices.”
1. More options always increase sales
2. Limited choices may improve purchasing
3. All researchers agree on this theory
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Matching Heading
Paragraph:
“Urban planners increasingly design public spaces to encourage interaction and improve mental well-being.”
A. Public transport trends
B. Social impact of urban design
C. Construction costs
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3) WRITING
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A. Task 1 Strategy
Structure
Intro → Overview → Body 1 → Body 2
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Formula
Paraphrase → overall trends → comparisons
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B. Task 1 Types
• Line Graph
• Diagram
• Mixed Chart
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C. 10 TASK 1 PREDICTIONS
1. Line: housing price changes
2. Line: transport usage over time
3. Mixed: salary vs living cost
4. Diagram: recycling process
5. Line: internet adoption trends
6. Mixed: urban/rural migration data
7. Diagram: water treatment system
8. Line: work-hour trends
9. Mixed: education spending vs outcomes
10. Diagram: product manufacturing stages
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D. GT Task 1
Types
• Semi-formal
• Complaint
• Request
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E. 10 GT LETTERS
1. Complaint about housing issue
2. Request relocation information
3. Ask for workplace adjustment
4. Complain about poor service
5. Request event details
6. Ask for course schedule
7. Report neighbour issue
8. Request assistance from manager
9. Complain about facility issue
10. Request replacement/refund
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F. Task 2 Strategy
Structure
Intro → Body 1 → Body 2 → Conclusion
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Formula
Main idea → explanation → example
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G. TASK 2 TYPES
• Discuss Both Views
• Agree / Disagree
• Problem / Solution
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H. 10 TASK 2 PREDICTIONS
1. Human judgment vs automation
2. Community life vs urban convenience
3. Rules vs personal freedom
4. Practical experience vs education
5. Success: money vs satisfaction
6. Technology in decision-making
7. Urban life and isolation
8. Experience vs qualifications
9. Government control vs freedom
10. Career success factors
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I. Writing Practice
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Task 1
Write:
• 1 introduction
• 1 overview
• 2 comparison sentences
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Task 2
Essay Topic:
“Practical experience is more valuable than formal education.”
Plan:
stance: ______
body 1: ______
body 2: ______
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4) SPEAKING
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A. Strategy
Formula
Answer → reason → example
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Do
• sound natural
• extend logically
Don’t
• memorise scripts
• overcomplicate vocabulary
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B. Part 1 Topics
1. Work/study
2. Accommodation
3. Hometown
4. Transportation
5. Technology
6. Routine
7. Social life
8. Productivity
9. Learning
10. Weather
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C. Cue Cards
1. Describe an important decision
2. Describe a place you visited
3. Describe a person with leadership skills
4. Describe a useful practical skill
5. Describe a successful person you know
6. Describe a rule you follow
7. Describe a difficult choice
8. Describe a time you solved a problem
9. Describe an educational experience
10. Describe a community event
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D. Part 3 Practice
1. Should machines make decisions for humans?
2. Are strict rules necessary in society?
3. What makes a person successful?
4. Is experience more useful than education?
5. Why do people move to cities?
5) FINAL DOS & DON’TS
Listening
✔ follow sequence
✖ panic
Reading
✔ verify evidence
✖ assume
Writing
✔ structure clearly
✖ list ideas only
Speaking
✔ stay natural
✖ sound memorised
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6) LAST-DAY REVISION
Listening → traps + sequence
Reading → locate + verify
Writing → structure before vocab
Speaking → fluency over perfection
