27 JUNE 2026 IELTS REVISION BOOK
LISTENING MASTER SHEET
Based on the predicted pattern:
Overall Level
Easy to Moderate
Expected Question Types
Part 1 ✓ Form Completion ✓ Note Completion
Part 2 ✓ Map Labelling ✓ Multiple Matching
Part 3 ✓ Multiple Choice ✓ Matching Opinions
Part 4 ✓ Notes Completion ✓ Flow Chart Completion
GOLDEN LISTENING FORMULA
Read
↓
Predict
↓
Listen
↓
Write
↓
Check
Most students skip prediction.
That is why they miss answers.
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PART 1
(Form Completion + Note Completion)
Easiest section.
Target
10/10
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STEP-BY-STEP METHOD
Before audio starts:
Read all questions.
Predict answer type.
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Example
Name ______
Prediction
Person
---
Cost ______
Prediction
Number
---
Date ______
Prediction
Date
---
Address ______
Prediction
Street name
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MOST COMMON ANSWERS
Names
Phone Numbers
Prices
Dates
Addresses
Postcodes
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COMMON TRAPS
Audio:
"The old fee was 45 dollars."
Pause
"It has now been reduced to 35."
Answer
35
Not 45
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Audio:
"Fifteen"
Pause
"Sorry, fifty."
Answer
50
Not 15
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SHORTCUT
Circle:
£
$
Date
Name
Number
Before audio starts.
Your brain will detect answers faster.
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PRACTICE
Question
Membership Fee ______
Audio
"The previous membership fee was 25 dollars but now it is 18."
Answer
18
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PART 2
(Map Labelling + Multiple Matching)
Target
8/10
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MAP LABELLING
Most students panic.
Do not.
Maps follow direction.
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MAP FORMULA
Centre
↓
Top
↓
Bottom
↓
Left
↓
Right
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DIRECTION VOCAB
North
South
East
West
Opposite
Adjacent
Beside
Behind
Across from
Next to
At the end of
In the corner
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PRACTICE
Audio
"The library is directly opposite the café."
Answer
Library
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MAP TRAP
Students hear
"library"
and mark immediately.
Later speaker says
"The old library has moved."
Wrong answer.
Wait.
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MULTIPLE MATCHING
Formula
Person
↓
Keyword
↓
Match
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Example
A. Sarah
B. John
C. Emma
Question
Who prefers online learning?
Audio
"I find online classes more convenient."
Answer
Speaker matched.
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PART 3
(MCQ + Matching Opinions)
Hardest thinking section.
Target
7/10
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MCQ FORMULA
Question
↓
Options
↓
Keywords
↓
Listen
↓
Answer
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Biggest Trap
Audio:
"Initially we believed X."
Later
"However, results showed Y."
Answer
Y
Not X
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PRACTICE
Question
Why did students choose online classes?
A Cost
B Flexibility
C Reputation
Audio
"Most participants selected online learning because it fit their schedules."
Answer
B
Flexibility
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MATCHING OPINIONS
Formula
Speaker
↓
Opinion
↓
Answer
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Never rely on first sentence.
Opinion often comes later.
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PART 4
(Notes Completion + Flow Chart)
Most difficult section.
Target
7-8/10
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FORMULA
Read
↓
Predict
↓
Listen
↓
Write
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EXAMPLE
Question
Main reason for sleep problems
Audio
"A lack of exposure to natural sunlight causes sleep disruption."
Answer
natural sunlight
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FLOW CHART FORMULA
Step 1
↓
Step 2
↓
Step 3
↓
Answer
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Signal Words
First
Then
Next
After that
Finally
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COMMON PART 4 TOPICS
Research
Environment
Technology
History
Human Behaviour
Business
Health
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MOST IMPORTANT LISTENING TOPICS
FOR 27 JUNE
1. Consumer Services
2. Tourism and Travel
3. Sports and Fitness
4. Business Communication
5. Environmental Projects
6. Digital Technology
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SYNONYM MASTER LIST
Travel
trip
journey
tour
excursion
voyage
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Technology
innovation
automation
digital tools
AI
software
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Business
company
organisation
enterprise
firm
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Environment
ecosystem
nature
conservation
sustainability
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Health
wellness
fitness
well-being
lifestyle
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WORDS OFTEN MISSED
annual
manual
industrial
historical
ethical
effective
efficient
sustainable
significant
sufficient
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SPELLING DANGER WORDS
accommodation
environment
government
necessary
successful
opportunity
restaurant
technology
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LAST 48 HOURS PLAN
Day 1
Cambridge Test
Listening 16–18
Review mistakes
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Day 2
One full listening test
Only error analysis
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EXAM DAY RULES
Part 1
Don't overthink.
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Part 2
Follow directions carefully.
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Part 3
Watch for opinion changes.
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Part 4
Expect synonyms.
WRITING MASTER SHEET
Predicted Level: Easy to Moderate
Most Likely Academic Task 1:
Table
Bar Chart
Mixed Chart (Bar + Line)
Most Likely GT Task 1:
Formal Complaint
Formal Request Information
Most Likely Task 2 Topics:
Technology
Education
Environment
Work & Employment
Consumerism
Urban Life
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WRITING SCORING SYSTEM
Task Achievement = 25%
Coherence & Cohesion = 25%
Lexical Resource = 25%
Grammar = 25%
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BAND 7 FORMULA
Clear Structure
Relevant Ideas
Few Grammar Errors
Good Vocabulary
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BAND 8 FORMULA
Clear Structure
Well Developed Ideas
Advanced Vocabulary
Complex Grammar
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ACADEMIC TASK 1
UNIVERSAL STRUCTURE
Introduction
↓
Overview
↓
Body 1
↓
Body 2
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INTRODUCTION FORMULA
Paraphrase only.
Do not explain.
Do not give opinion.
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Example
Question:
The bar chart shows the number of students studying abroad between 2000 and 2025.
Introduction:
The bar chart illustrates the figures for students pursuing overseas education from 2000 to 2025.
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OVERVIEW FORMULA
Most Important Trend
Highest
Lowest
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Band 8 Overview Template
Overall, it is evident that X experienced a significant increase, whereas Y declined throughout the period. Furthermore, X remained the highest category while Y accounted for the lowest figures.
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BAR CHART TEMPLATE
Introduction
↓
Overview
↓
Highest vs Lowest
↓
Middle Categories
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Useful Vocabulary
rose
climbed
grew
surged
peaked
---
fell
declined
dropped
decreased
plunged
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TABLE TEMPLATE
Compare
Highest
↓
Lowest
↓
Biggest Difference
↓
Similar Figures
---
Useful Vocabulary
respectively
whereas
while
in contrast
compared with
accounted for
recorded
represented
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MIXED CHART TEMPLATE
Describe:
Graph
↓
Chart
↓
Relationship
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Never describe everything separately.
Always compare.
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TASK 1 COMMON MISTAKES
❌ Writing reasons
❌ Giving opinion
❌ Missing overview
❌ Listing every number
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GT TASK 1
Predicted: Formal Letter
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UNIVERSAL LETTER STRUCTURE
Dear Sir/Madam,
Purpose
↓
Details
↓
Action Request
↓
Closing
Yours faithfully,
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COMPLAINT LETTER
Paragraph 1
Reason
---
Paragraph 2
Problem Details
---
Paragraph 3
Expected Action
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Useful Phrases
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction regarding...
I would appreciate it if immediate action could be taken.
I look forward to your prompt response.
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REQUEST INFORMATION LETTER
Paragraph 1
Reason for Writing
---
Paragraph 2
Questions
---
Paragraph 3
Closing Request
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Useful Phrases
I would be grateful if you could provide information about...
Could you please clarify...
I look forward to hearing from you.
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TASK 2 MASTER FORMULA
Never think:
"What should I write?"
Think:
"Which template fits?"
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DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS
Introduction
↓
View A
↓
View B
↓
Conclusion
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INTRODUCTION
Debate is whether______, or ______. This essay will explain both perspectives to justify why I support ______ with examples.
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AGREE / DISAGREE
Introduction
↓
Reason 1
↓
Reason 2
↓
Conclusion
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Template
While some people hold the opposite view, I completely agree that ______ for several reasons.
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ADVANTAGES / DISADVANTAGES
Advantages
↓
Disadvantages
↓
Opinion
↓
Conclusion
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TWO-PART QUESTION
Answer Question 1
↓
Answer Question 2
↓
Conclusion
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Never mix both answers.
Separate clearly.
TECHNOLOGY
Advantages
Faster communication
Better productivity
Easy access to information
Disadvantages
Addiction
Privacy concerns
Reduced social interaction
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EDUCATION
Advantages
Flexible learning
Wider access
Digital resources
Problems
Lack of discipline
Screen dependence
Reduced interaction
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ENVIRONMENT
Causes
Pollution
Deforestation
Industrial growth
Solutions
Renewable energy
Public transport
Recycling
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WORK & EMPLOYMENT
Advantages
Higher income
Career growth
Skill development
Problems
Stress
Work-life imbalance
Job insecurity
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CONSUMERISM
Benefits
Economic growth
More choices
Drawbacks
Waste generation
Overspending
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URBAN LIFE
Advantages
Better facilities
Employment opportunities
Disadvantages
Congestion
Pollution
High living costs
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BAND 8 LINKERS
In addition
Along with it
Not only this
One more crux is
To add more
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Contrast
On the contrary
Notwithstanding
In contrast
To oppose it
Result
Due to this
Owing to it
As a result
By this
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Examples
For instance
For example
Such as
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HIGH BAND VOCABULARY
Technology
cutting-edge
innovative
automated
digitalised
---
Education
academic achievement
curriculum
educational institutions
lifelong learning
---
Environment
sustainable
eco-friendly
renewable
environmental degradation
---
Work
career progression
professional development
workforce
employment opportunities
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LAST 24 HOURS PLAN
Task 1
✓ 2 reports
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Task 2
✓ 2 essays
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Review
✓ Introductions
✓ Conclusions
✓ Linkers
✓ Vocabulary
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EXAM DAY WRITING CHECKLIST
Before Writing
✓ Identify essay type
✓ Create 2 ideas per body
✓ Plan for 3 minutes
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After Writing
✓ Check grammar
✓ Check spelling
✓ Check linkers
✓ Check conclusion
✓ Check word count
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GOLDEN FORMULA
Task 1
5 minutes plan
15 minutes write
↓
Task 2
5 minutes plan
35 minutes write
5 minutes check
This timing alone is one of the biggest differences between Band 6 and Band 7+ candidates.
SPEAKING MASTER SHEET
Predicted Level
Easy
Part 1 and 2 Makkar may aug 2026 final version 1 to 59
Most Important Areas
Part 1 Daily-life topics
Part 2 Personal experiences
Part 3 Technology, society, education, work, environment
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BAND 7 FORMULA
Answer
↓
Reason
↓
Example
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BAND 8 FORMULA
Answer
↓
Reason
↓
Example
↓
Personal Detail
↓
Result
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FLUENCY FORMULA
Opinion
↓
Reason
↓
Example
↓
Extra Detail
Never stop after one sentence.
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PART 1
Target Length
20–30 seconds
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UNIVERSAL TEMPLATE
Absolutely.
One reason is that ______.
For example, ______.
That's why I enjoy it so much.
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TOPIC
WORK / STUDY
Question
Do you enjoy your work?
Band 8 Style
Absolutely. One reason is that it allows me to interact with different people every day, which keeps things interesting. For instance, I regularly help students improve their English skills. As a result, the job feels rewarding and meaningful.
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TOPIC
READING
Useful Vocabulary
page-turner
informative
educational
engaging
thought-provoking
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Question
Do you enjoy reading?
I certainly do. Reading helps me relax and learn new things at the same time. I usually prefer non-fiction books because they provide practical knowledge. It's something I try to do every day.
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TOPIC
MOBILE APPS
Useful Vocabulary
user-friendly
efficient
convenient
time-saving
practical
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TOPIC
WEEKENDS
Useful Vocabulary
unwind
relax
recharge
quality time
hobby
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TOPIC
HOMETOWN
Useful Vocabulary
peaceful
well-developed
crowded
scenic
vibrant
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PART 1 VOCABULARY BANK
Positive
fascinating
enjoyable
convenient
beneficial
rewarding
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Negative
stressful
challenging
time-consuming
expensive
frustrating
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PART 2
Target
1 minute 45 sec to 2 minutes
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UNIVERSAL CUE CARD STRUCTURE
Introduction
↓
Background
↓
Main Event
↓
Feelings
↓
Result
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MASTER OPENING
Today, I'd like to talk about something that left a lasting impression on me.
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PREDICTED FAMILY 1
Describe a successful person
Useful Vocabulary
determined
hard-working
disciplined
ambitious
influential
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PREDICTED FAMILY 2
Describe a useful website
Useful Vocabulary
informative
user-friendly
accessible
reliable
educational
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PREDICTED FAMILY 3
Describe a positive change
Useful Vocabulary
improvement
development
transformation
progress
growth
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PREDICTED FAMILY 4
Describe a memorable journey
Useful Vocabulary
breathtaking
exciting
adventurous
unforgettable
refreshing
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PREDICTED FAMILY 5
Describe a skill you want to learn
Useful Vocabulary
master
develop
improve
practical
valuable
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UNIVERSAL PART 2 FILLERS
To begin with
As far as I remember
What stands out most is
Another thing worth mentioning is
Interestingly
Eventually
As a result
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PART 2 RESCUE FORMULA
Forgot ideas?
Use:
Who
↓
Where
↓
When
↓
What Happened
↓
Feelings
↓
Result
This alone can complete two minutes.
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PART 3
Target
40–60 seconds
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BAND 8 PART 3 STRUCTURE
Opinion
↓
Reason
↓
Example
↓
Future Prediction
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TECHNOLOGY
Question
Will technology improve education?
I believe it will. One reason is that students can access learning materials instantly from anywhere. For example, online platforms already provide lessons and practice exercises. In the future, technology will probably make education even more personalised.
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EDUCATION
Useful Vocabulary
curriculum
academic performance
learning resources
practical skills
higher education
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ENVIRONMENT
Useful Vocabulary
sustainability
renewable energy
pollution
conservation
climate change
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TOURISM
Useful Vocabulary
tourist attraction
local economy
cultural exchange
hospitality industry
international visitors
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WORKPLACE
Useful Vocabulary
career growth
productivity
professional development
work-life balance
job satisfaction
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COMMUNITY
Useful Vocabulary
social cohesion
public services
volunteering
local residents
community development
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HIGH BAND IDIOMS
Used naturally.
Work
climb the career ladder
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Learning
learn the ropes
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Success
go the extra mile
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Improvement
turn over a new leaf
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Opportunity
open new doors
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COMMON SPEAKING MISTAKES
❌ One-line answers
✅ Develop answers
---
❌ Memorised language
✅ Natural language
---
❌ Speaking too fast
✅ Controlled pace
---
❌ Repeating same words
✅ Use synonyms
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SYNONYMS
Important
crucial
significant
essential
vital
---
Good
beneficial
valuable
effective
positive
---
Bad
negative
harmful
problematic
unfavourable
---
Big
major
substantial
considerable
significant
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PRONUNCIATION CHECKLIST
Do not swallow endings.
worked
needed
wanted
developed
improved
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LAST 24 HOURS PLAN
Part 1
✓ 30 questions
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Part 2
✓ 10 cue cards
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Part 3
✓ 20 follow-ups
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Record yourself.
Listen once.
Fix mistakes.
Repeat.
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EXAM DAY FORMULA
Part 1
Answer + Reason + Example
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Part 2
Background + Story + Feelings + Result
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Part 3
Opinion + Reason + Example + Future
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FINAL 27 JUNE SPEAKING CHECKLIST
✓ Smile when speaking
✓ Speak naturally
✓ Extend answers
✓ Use examples
✓ Use personal experiences
✓ Don't chase difficult vocabulary
✓ Prioritise fluency over perfection
✓ If stuck, keep talking
A fluent simple answer scores higher than a complex answer filled with pauses and corrections.
READING MASTER SHEET (AC + GT)
This is the first part. Focus only on Reading.
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TARGET SCORE
Academic
Band 7 = 30 Correct
Band 8 = 35 Correct
Band 9 = 39 Correct
GT
Band 7 = 34 Correct
Band 8 = 38 Correct
Band 9 = 40 Correct
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GOLDEN READING FORMULA
Never read entire passage first.
Wrong:
Read passage → Questions
Correct:
Questions → Keywords → Passage → Answer
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TIME MANAGEMENT
Academic
Passage 1 = 15 min
Passage 2 = 18 min
Passage 3 = 27 min
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GT
Section 1 = 10 min
Section 2 = 10 min
Section 3 = 40 min
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ACADEMIC READING
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PASSAGE 1
Expected Types
✓ Diagram Completion
✓ Sentence Completion
Likely Areas
✓ Agriculture
✓ Food Production
✓ Plant Science
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DIAGRAM COMPLETION
Step 1
Read instructions
NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS
Never exceed.
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Step 2
Look at diagram.
Understand process.
Beginning
↓
Middle
↓
End
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Step 3
Predict answer type.
Example
"The ____ carries water."
Prediction
Noun
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Step 4
Scan passage.
Find matching area.
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Example
Question
The _____ absorbs minerals.
Passage
"The root system absorbs water and minerals."
Answer
root system
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Common Mistakes
❌ Writing extra words
❌ Using own words
❌ Ignoring word limit
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SENTENCE COMPLETION
Shortcut Formula
Question
↓
Keyword
↓
Synonym
↓
Answer
---
Example
Question
Modern farming reduces ______.
Passage
Advanced methods reduce labour costs.
Answer
labour costs
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PASSAGE 2
Expected Types
✓ Matching Headings
✓ Summary Completion
Likely Areas
✓ Business Innovation
✓ Consumer Behaviour
✓ Urban Services
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MATCHING HEADINGS
Most dangerous type.
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Formula
Read Paragraph
↓
Find Main Idea
↓
Choose Heading
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Don't Do
Reading every word.
---
Do
Read
First sentence
Last sentence
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Example
Paragraph
People buy products because of emotional triggers.
Heading
Consumer Psychology
✓
---
Common Traps
Paragraph mentions
technology
history
marketing
Only one is MAIN IDEA.
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SUMMARY COMPLETION
Formula
Read Summary
↓
Predict Grammar
↓
Locate Paragraph
↓
Find Synonym
↓
Answer
---
Example
Summary
Consumers often purchase products due to ______ influence.
Passage
Peer influence affects buying decisions.
Answer
peer
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PASSAGE 3
Expected Types
✓ Yes / No / Not Given
✓ Matching Information
Likely Areas
✓ Technology
✓ Human Communication
✓ Workplace Productivity
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YES / NO / NOT GIVEN
Most students lose 4-6 marks here.
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YES
Same meaning
Question
Technology improves efficiency.
Passage
Technology increases productivity.
Answer
YES
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NO
Opposite meaning
Question
All workers prefer remote jobs.
Passage
Some workers dislike remote jobs.
Answer
NO
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NOT GIVEN
No information
Question
Remote workers earn more money.
Passage
Salary not mentioned.
Answer
NOT GIVEN
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Shortcut Formula
Same = YES
Opposite = NO
Missing = NG
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MATCHING INFORMATION
Formula
Question
↓
Keyword
↓
Locate Paragraph
↓
Answer
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Look For
Dates
Names
Numbers
Studies
Researchers
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ACADEMIC VOCABULARY
Agriculture
cultivation
harvest
crop yield
irrigation
fertiliser
---
Consumer Behaviour
purchase
consumer
advertising
brand loyalty
marketing
---
Technology
automation
artificial intelligence
innovation
digitalisation
efficiency
---
Workplace
productivity
employee
training
motivation
performance
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GT READING
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SECTION 1
Expected Types
✓ Multiple Matching
✓ Short Answers
Likely Areas
✓ Travel Services
✓ Accommodation
✓ Event Information
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MULTIPLE MATCHING
Formula
Question
↓
Keyword
↓
Locate Advertisement
↓
Answer
---
Example
Which hotel offers free breakfast?
Scan advertisements.
Find phrase.
Answer.
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SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Read word limit first.
---
Example
NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS
Question
What document is required?
Passage
Bring a photo identification card.
Answer
photo identification
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SECTION 2
Expected Types
✓ Flow Chart
✓ Matching Information
Likely Areas
✓ Staff Training
✓ Workplace Policies
✓ Volunteer Programmes
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FLOW CHART
Formula
Process
↓
Sequence
↓
Answer
---
Signal Words
first
then
next
afterward
finally
---
Example
Step 1 Registration
Step 2 ______
Passage
Applicants attend orientation.
Answer
orientation
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MATCHING INFORMATION
Read question first.
Never read whole passage.
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SECTION 3
Expected Types
✓ Matching Headings
✓ True False Not Given
Likely Areas
✓ Technology
✓ Community Development
✓ Consumer Behaviour
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TRUE FALSE NOT GIVEN
Same method as Y/N/NG
---
TRUE
same
---
FALSE
opposite
---
NOT GIVEN
missing
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MOST IMPORTANT PASSAGE TOPICS TO PRACTISE
Academic
1. Consumer Behaviour
2. Digital Technology
3. Agriculture
4. Urban Services
5. Workplace Productivity
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GT
1. Travel Services
2. Workplace Training
3. Technology
4. Consumer Information
5. Community Development
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LAST 3 DAYS REVISION PLAN
Day 1
2 Academic Tests
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Day 2
2 GT Tests
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Day 3
1 Academic
1 GT
Mistake Review Only
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FINAL EXAM DAY RULE
Never spend:
More than
60 seconds
on a single question.
If stuck:
Guess
↓
Mark
↓
Move
↓
Return later
This single habit alone often increases scores by 2-4 marks.
