Module 1 – Listening (Band 8–9 Master Sheet)
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Overall Strategy
Time: 30 minutes + 10 minutes transfer (paper)
Predicted Level: Easy to Moderate
Most Likely Topics
Accommodation & Housing
Education & Courses
Travel & Transport
Local Facilities & Services
Environment & Nature
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Question Types
Part 1
✓ Form Completion ✓ Note Completion
Step-by-Step Formula
Read questions → Predict grammar → Predict answer type → Listen for paraphrases → Write immediately → Check spelling.
Remember
WH word → tells information needed
Article (a/an) → singular noun
Number → digits
Plural clue → add s/es
Preposition → location/time
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Part 2
✓ Map Labelling
✓ Matching Features
Formula
Locate start point
↓
Understand compass
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Identify landmarks
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Follow speaker
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Write letter immediately
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Part 3
✓ Multiple Choice
✓ Matching Opinions
Formula
Read options
↓
Underline differences
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Identify speakers
↓
Listen for opinion changes
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Eliminate wrong answers
↓
Choose best evidence
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Part 4
✓ Notes Completion
✓ Table Completion
Formula
Read headings
↓
Predict word class
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Follow lecture structure
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Catch signpost language
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Write exact word
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Band 9 Listening Strategy
Before audio
Read quickly.
Predict answers.
Circle keywords.
Guess grammar.
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During audio
Never wait.
Never panic.
Follow speaker.
Keep eyes ahead.
Mark doubtful answers.
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After audio
Check spelling.
Check singular/plural.
Check numbers.
Check units.
Transfer carefully.
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Grammar Prediction Tricks
Before Gap Expected Answer
a/an Singular noun
many/several Plural noun
amount of Uncountable noun
after will Verb
very Adjective
by Transport/person
at Time/place
in Month/year/location
from...to Time/Place
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Common Paraphrases
book
reserve
arrange
schedule
register
join
participate
purchase
buy
cost
fee
price
problem
issue
difficulty
change
switch
replace
increase
rise
grow
decrease
drop
fall
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Signpost Words
Firstly
Initially
Moving on
Next
Another point
However
Although
On the contrary
Finally
To conclude
Overall
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Part-wise Topics
Part 1
Accommodation
Hotel booking
Apartment rental
Community centre
Course registration
Doctor appointment
Gym membership
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Part 2
Museum tour
Campus map
Library
Park
Shopping centre
Sports centre
Hospital
Office building
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Part 3
University project
Research
Assignment
Presentation
Student discussion
Workplace meeting
Training
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Part 4
Environment
Science
Education
History
Business
Psychology
Health
Technology
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Vocabulary Bank
Accommodation
tenant
lease
deposit
vacancy
utilities
furnished
residence
shared flat
landlord
rent
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Education
curriculum
semester
assignment
lecture
tutorial
scholarship
research
faculty
department
assessment
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Travel
departure
arrival
platform
terminal
fare
route
transfer
destination
itinerary
reservation
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Environment
conservation
habitat
ecosystem
renewable
emissions
pollution
recycling
biodiversity
climate
wildlife
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Community Services
volunteer
membership
registration
facility
maintenance
customer service
public library
recreation centre
health clinic
council
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Numbers That Trap Students
Dates
Room numbers
Prices
Discounts
Percentages
Telephone numbers
Addresses
Times
Measurements
Weights
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Accent Reminder
Australian
British
Canadian
New Zealand
Mixed English
Do not expect only British pronunciation.
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Top 20 Trap Words
fifteen / fifty
thirteen / thirty
eighteen / eighty
fourteen / forty
accept / except
affect / effect
their / there
stationary / stationery
dessert / desert
quiet / quite
principal / principle
compliment / complement
lose / loose
borrow / lend
historic / historical
economic / economical
advice / advise
practice / practise
then / than
weather / whether
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Top Examiner Traps
Trap 1: Speaker corrects themselves. Use the final answer.
Trap 2: First number changes. Write the corrected number.
Trap 3: Distractors. Ignore information that is rejected.
Trap 4: Similar words. Listen until the sentence finishes.
Trap 5: Synonyms. The recording rarely repeats the exact wording from the question.
Trap 6: Opinion changes. Especially in Part 3, the final opinion is usually the correct one.
Trap 7: Spelling. Incorrect spelling is marked wrong even if the idea is correct.
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Band 9 Listening Checklist
✓ Predict grammar before every gap.
✓ Follow meaning, not individual words.
✓ Listen for paraphrases.
✓ Focus on the speaker's final decision.
✓ Keep moving if you miss one answer.
✓ Transfer answers carefully.
✓ Check spelling, plurals and word limits.
✓ Stay one question ahead whenever possible.
IELTS 9 July 2026 Prediction Revision Book
Module 2 – Reading (Band 8–9 Master Sheet)
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Overall Strategy
Predicted Level: Moderate (Passage 3 slightly harder)
Academic Reading
Passage 1
✓ Sentence Completion ✓ Matching Features
Passage 2
✓ Matching Headings ✓ Summary Completion
Passage 3
✓ Yes / No / Not Given ✓ Multiple Choice
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General Training Reading
Section 1
✓ Multiple Matching ✓ Short Answer
Section 2
✓ Matching Information ✓ Flow Chart Completion
Section 3
✓ Matching Headings ✓ True / False / Not Given
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Most Likely Academic Topics
Human Behaviour..., Education..., Environment..., Public Health..., Technology & Innovation...
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Most Likely GT Topics
Workplace Communication..., Community Services..., Travel & Tourism..., Public Health..., Education & Training...
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Universal Reading Formula
Read Title
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Read Questions
↓
Underline Keywords
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Predict Synonyms
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Locate Paragraph
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Read Carefully
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Verify Evidence
↓
Answer
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Time Management Formula
Academic
Passage 1 → 16–17 min
Passage 2 → 20 min
Passage 3 → 23 min
Last 2–3 min → Check answers
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General Training
Section 1 → 12 min
Section 2 → 18 min
Section 3 → 30 min
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Question-wise Strategy
Sentence Completion
Formula
Read sentence...
Predict grammar...
Find keyword...
Locate synonym...
Copy exact word(s)...
Check word limit...
Watch for
Articles..., Plurals..., Verb tense..., Word limit...
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Matching Features
Formula
Read features first...
Underline unique names...
Locate each feature...
Read surrounding lines...
Confirm before selecting...
Trap
Same feature may appear multiple times.
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Matching Headings
Formula
Read first & last sentence...
Identify main idea...
Ignore examples...
Choose broad heading...
Never match one keyword only.
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Summary Completion
Formula
Read summary...
Predict noun/verb/adjective...
Locate paragraph...
Find paraphrase...
Copy exact answer...
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Yes / No / Not Given
Formula
Opinion?
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Writer agrees = YES
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Writer disagrees = NO
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No information = NOT GIVEN
Biggest Trap
Using your own knowledge instead of the passage.
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True / False / Not Given
Formula
Fact?
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Same = TRUE
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Opposite = FALSE
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Missing = NOT GIVEN
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Multiple Choice
Formula
Read options...
Underline differences...
Predict synonyms...
Locate paragraph...
Eliminate wrong options...
Choose best evidence...
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Short Answer
Formula
Locate keyword...
Read carefully...
Copy exact words...
Check word limit...
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Flow Chart Completion
Formula
Understand process...
Follow sequence...
Predict grammar...
Find synonym...
Complete logically...
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Academic Reading Vocabulary
behaviour..., cognition..., psychology..., biodiversity..., conservation..., sustainability..., emissions..., ecosystem..., urbanisation..., migration..., innovation..., automation..., artificial intelligence..., healthcare..., vaccination..., nutrition..., archaeology..., civilisation..., anthropology..., linguistics..., renewable energy...
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General Training Vocabulary
application..., registration..., reservation..., accommodation..., vacancy..., brochure..., timetable..., itinerary..., membership..., customer service..., complaint..., refund..., policy..., regulations..., recruitment..., workplace..., apprenticeship..., volunteer..., maintenance..., community centre...
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Synonym Bank
increase..., rise..., grow..., climb..., surge...
decrease..., decline..., drop..., fall..., reduce...
important..., essential..., significant..., crucial..., vital...
help..., assist..., support..., facilitate..., aid...
problem..., issue..., obstacle..., challenge..., difficulty...
buy..., purchase..., acquire..., obtain...
use..., utilise..., employ..., adopt...
change..., alter..., modify..., transform...
job..., occupation..., profession..., career...
student..., learner..., pupil..., candidate...
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Linking Words Found in Passages
however..., although..., despite..., whereas..., while..., moreover..., furthermore..., consequently..., therefore..., nevertheless..., instead..., similarly..., in contrast..., as a result..., for instance...
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Band 9 Reading Tips
✓ Read questions before passage.
✓ Search for synonyms, not identical words.
✓ Trust the passage only.
✓ Skip difficult questions and return later.
✓ Underline keywords.
✓ Read one paragraph at a time.
✓ Eliminate impossible answers.
✓ Watch word limits.
✓ Don't overthink NOT GIVEN.
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Common Traps
Trap 1: Exact word not used; the answer is paraphrased.
Trap 2: Matching headings based on one keyword instead of the main idea.
Trap 3: Assuming information instead of finding evidence.
Trap 4: Missing negatives such as hardly, rarely, seldom, few.
Trap 5: Ignoring word limits in completion tasks.
Trap 6: Confusing Yes/No/Not Given (writer's opinion) with True/False/Not Given (facts).
Trap 7: Selecting the first matching option in Multiple Choice instead of reading all options.
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Prediction Focus for 9 July 2026
AC Passage 1: Human Behaviour..., Education..., Public Services...
AC Passage 2: Environment..., Public Health..., Technology...
AC Passage 3: Innovation..., Society..., Scientific Research...
GT Section 1: Notices..., Community Information..., Travel Services...
GT Section 2: Workplace Policies..., Training..., Public Facilities...
GT Section 3: Education..., Health..., Technology..., Social Issues...
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Final Band 9 Checklist
✓ Predict synonyms before searching.
✓ Read around the keyword (2–3 lines before and after).
✓ Answer from evidence, not memory.
✓ Check spelling and word limits.
✓ Keep moving if stuck.
✓ Save the hardest questions for the second pass.
IELTS 9 July 2026 Prediction Revision Book
Module 3 – Writing (Band 8–9 Master Sheet)
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Overall Strategy
Predicted Level: Easy to Moderate
Academic Task 1
Most Likely Types
✓ Line Graph
✓ Bar Chart
✓ Table
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General Training Task 1
Letter Type
✓ Semi-formal Letter
Most Likely Sub-types
✓ Request Information
✓ Explain a Situation / Seek Help
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Task 2 Essay
Most Likely Types
✓ Agree / Disagree
✓ Discuss Both Views
✓ Advantages & Disadvantages
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Most Likely Essay Topics
Education..., Technology..., Environment..., Public Health..., Transportation..., Artificial Intelligence...
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Academic Task 1 Formula
Introduction (2 lines)
↓
Overview (2 lines)
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Body Paragraph 1
Major features
↓
Body Paragraph 2
Remaining features + Comparisons
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Band 9 Task 1 Strategy
Step 1
Identify chart type.
Step 2
Find highest..., lowest..., biggest change..., smallest change..., similarities..., differences...
Step 3
Group information.
Never describe year by year.
Step 4
Write overview before body paragraphs.
Step 5
Compare instead of listing.
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Introduction Formula
Paraphrase
What
Where
When
Unit
Never copy the question.
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Overview Formula
Start with
At a glance...
Overall...
It is evident that...
Broadly speaking...
In general...
Mention
Highest
Lowest
General trend
No numbers
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Body Formula
Beginning with the most noticeable feature...
Turning to...
Meanwhile...
Likewise...
In contrast...
By comparison...
Regarding...
With respect to...
Finally...
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Trend Vocabulary
Increase..., rise..., climb..., grow..., surge..., soar..., jump...
Decrease..., decline..., fall..., drop..., dip..., shrink..., plunge...
Remain stable..., stay constant..., level off..., remain unchanged...
Fluctuate..., vary..., oscillate...
Peak at..., reach a high of..., hit a maximum of...
Bottom out..., record the lowest figure..., reach a minimum...
Outnumber..., exceed..., surpass..., overtake..., remain ahead of...
Slightly..., gradually..., steadily..., moderately..., significantly..., dramatically..., sharply..., rapidly..., marginally...
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Percentage Vocabulary
account for..., constitute..., represent..., make up..., comprise..., stand at..., register..., record..., amount to...
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Comparison Vocabulary
higher than..., lower than..., almost double..., nearly triple..., approximately half..., comparable to..., similar to..., considerably more than..., substantially less than...
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Common Task 1 Traps
✗ Describing every number.
✗ Giving opinions.
✗ Missing overview.
✗ Repeating "increased" or "decreased".
✗ No comparisons.
✗ Wrong tense.
✗ Copying question words.
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GT Letter Formula
Greeting
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Purpose
↓
Body 1
↓
Body 2
↓
Closing
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Semi-formal Letter Structure
Dear Mr./Ms....
Purpose
Reason
Details
Polite request
Closing sentence
Kind regards,
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Informal Tone Vocabulary
Hi..., Hey..., Thanks a lot..., I'm really glad..., It would be great..., Looking forward..., Can't wait..., Hope you're doing well...
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Semi-formal Vocabulary
I am writing regarding..., I would appreciate..., I was wondering if..., Could you please..., I would be grateful if..., Thank you for your assistance..., I look forward to hearing from you...
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Essay Formula (Band 9)
Introduction (2 lines)
↓
Body Paragraph 1
Point 1
↓
Explanation
↓
Point 2
↓
Explanation
↓
Specific Example
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Body Paragraph 2
Minor opposite view
↓
Explanation
↓
Conclusion (1 line)
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Introduction Starters
Nowadays...
In recent years...
It is often argued that...
Many people believe...
There is considerable debate regarding...
This essay largely agrees that...
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Body Paragraph Starters
Beginning with the main point...
Another compelling reason is...
Equally important...
Furthermore...
Moreover...
In addition...
A clear example of this is...
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Counterargument Starters
Admittedly...
Although some people argue...
A minor drawback is...
Nevertheless...
Even though this concern exists...
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Conclusion Starters
In conclusion...
Overall...
Taking everything into consideration...
For these reasons...
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Universal Vocabulary
beneficial..., advantageous..., practical..., effective..., efficient..., sustainable..., essential..., worthwhile..., significant..., innovative..., accessible..., affordable..., reliable..., long-term..., life-changing...
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Topic Vocabulary
Education..., curriculum..., practical skills..., literacy..., lifelong learning..., digital learning...
Technology..., automation..., innovation..., AI..., cybersecurity..., digital transformation...
Environment..., biodiversity..., conservation..., renewable energy..., emissions..., sustainability...
Health..., healthcare..., well-being..., preventive care..., nutrition..., mental health...
Transport..., infrastructure..., public transport..., congestion..., electric vehicles..., urban planning...
Government..., legislation..., public funding..., investment..., regulations..., awareness campaigns...
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Band 9 Grammar Checklist
✓ Complex sentences
✓ Relative clauses
✓ Participle clauses
✓ Gerunds at sentence openings
✓ Passive voice
✓ Conditionals
✓ Accurate articles
✓ Subject–verb agreement
✓ Consistent tense
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High-Level Connectors
Furthermore..., Moreover..., Consequently..., Therefore..., As a result..., Nevertheless..., Nonetheless..., In contrast..., Whereas..., While..., Likewise..., Similarly..., Conversely..., Hence..., Accordingly...
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Band 9 Common Mistakes
✗ Repeating vocabulary.
✗ Writing short explanations.
✗ Weak examples.
✗ Informal language in essays.
✗ No clear opinion.
✗ Memorised templates.
✗ Poor paragraphing.
✗ Listing ideas instead of developing them.
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Final Examiner Checklist
✓ Clear position from the introduction.
✓ Every idea fully explained.
✓ One specific example.
✓ Wide range of synonyms.
✓ Natural collocations.
✓ Strong comparisons in Task 1.
✓ Overview included.
✓ Cohesive devices used naturally.
✓ No repeated words.
✓ Logical progression from introduction to conclusion.
IELTS 9 July 2026 Prediction Revision Book
Module 4 – Speaking (Band 8–9 Master Sheet)
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Overall Strategy
Predicted Level: Easy
Part 1
Makkar Final Version (Topics 1–68)
High Probability Topics
Hometown..., Accommodation..., Work/Study..., Mobile Apps..., Reading..., Science..., Weather..., Weekends..., Morning Routine..., Parks..., Neighbours..., Public Transport..., Technology..., Shopping..., Sports..., Names...
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Part 2
Makkar Final Version (Cue Cards 1–68)
High Probability Cue Cards
A person who helped you..., A useful object..., A place you visited..., An interesting conversation..., A difficult decision..., A skill you learned..., A person you admire..., Something you lost and found...
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Part 3
High Probability Themes
Education..., Technology..., Artificial Intelligence..., Environment..., Tourism..., Workplace..., Community..., Government..., Health..., Transport..., Social Media..., Children..., Culture..., Science..., Economy...
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Universal Speaking Formula
Answer
↓
Reason
↓
Explanation
↓
Example
↓
Mini Conclusion
(AREEC Formula)
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Part 1 Formula (20–30 seconds)
Direct Answer
↓
Reason
↓
Personal Example
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Example Structure
Yes, I do.
The main reason is that...
For example...
Therefore, I really enjoy it.
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Part 2 Formula (2 Minutes)
Introduction
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Background
↓
Description
↓
Feelings
↓
Result
↓
Conclusion
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Band 9 Cue Card Formula
Who
↓
Where
↓
When
↓
What happened
↓
Why memorable
↓
What you learned
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Part 3 Formula (45–60 seconds)
Opinion
↓
Point 1
↓
Explanation
↓
Example
↓
Point 2
↓
Explanation
↓
Mini Conclusion
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Band 9 Sentence Starters
Personally..., From my perspective..., I firmly believe..., In my opinion..., As far as I'm concerned..., Without a doubt..., It depends..., Generally speaking..., Broadly speaking..., In most cases...
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High-Level Connectors
Firstly..., Secondly..., Furthermore..., Moreover..., Besides..., In addition..., Consequently..., Therefore..., As a result..., However..., Nevertheless..., Although..., Whereas..., While..., For instance..., For example..., Overall...
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Opinion Vocabulary
I strongly believe..., I completely agree..., I partly agree..., I'm convinced that..., There is no doubt that..., I tend to think..., I suppose..., I would argue that...
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Comparison Vocabulary
more convenient..., considerably better..., far more effective..., relatively affordable..., slightly cheaper..., significantly higher..., much safer..., equally important..., similar to..., compared with...
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Cause & Effect Vocabulary
lead to..., result in..., contribute to..., encourage..., discourage..., improve..., reduce..., prevent..., create..., influence...
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Useful Adjectives
beneficial..., practical..., efficient..., reliable..., sustainable..., affordable..., flexible..., accessible..., innovative..., convenient..., challenging..., rewarding..., memorable..., valuable..., essential...
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Useful Verbs
enhance..., improve..., encourage..., motivate..., inspire..., achieve..., develop..., strengthen..., overcome..., manage..., support..., replace..., contribute..., influence..., prefer...
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Collocations
life-long learning..., work-life balance..., public transport..., mental well-being..., social interaction..., digital literacy..., environmental awareness..., career opportunities..., technological advancement..., cultural diversity..., financial literacy..., healthy lifestyle..., practical skills..., renewable energy..., community development...
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Fillers for Fluency
Well..., Actually..., To be honest..., That's an interesting question..., Let me think..., As far as I know..., If I remember correctly..., From what I've seen...
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Idioms (Use Naturally)
a piece of cake..., once in a blue moon..., hit the books..., learn the ropes..., think outside the box..., on the same page..., break the ice..., every cloud has a silver lining..., kill two birds with one stone..., the tip of the iceberg...
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Part 1 Common Questions
How often...?, Do you prefer...?, Why...?, When...?, What kind...?, Who...?, Have you ever...?, Would you like...?
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Part 2 Common Traps
✗ Speaking for less than 90 seconds.
✗ Forgetting feelings.
✗ Listing events only.
✗ No conclusion.
✗ Repeating basic vocabulary.
✗ Long pauses.
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Part 3 Common Traps
✗ Giving only one reason.
✗ No example.
✗ Very short answers.
✗ Going off-topic.
✗ Repeating "I think" continuously.
✗ Overusing simple words.
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Topic Vocabulary
Education: curriculum..., practical skills..., lifelong learning..., higher education..., vocational training..., academic performance...
Technology: artificial intelligence..., automation..., digital transformation..., cybersecurity..., innovation..., smart devices...
Environment: biodiversity..., conservation..., renewable energy..., carbon emissions..., climate change..., sustainable development...
Health: healthcare..., preventive care..., balanced diet..., mental well-being..., physical fitness..., public health...
Tourism: cultural heritage..., local economy..., tourist attraction..., eco-tourism..., hospitality..., international visitors...
Work: remote work..., job satisfaction..., career growth..., workplace flexibility..., professional development..., productivity...
Transport: infrastructure..., traffic congestion..., electric vehicles..., public transport..., commuting..., road safety...
Government: public policy..., legislation..., public services..., investment..., awareness campaigns..., infrastructure...
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Band 9 Grammar Checklist
✓ Complex sentences
✓ Relative clauses
✓ Participle clauses
✓ Conditional sentences
✓ Passive voice
✓ Gerunds to begin sentences
✓ Accurate articles
✓ Wide range of tenses
✓ Natural intonation
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Pronunciation Tips
✓ Stress content words.
✓ Link connected speech.
✓ Avoid speaking too fast.
✓ Pause naturally.
✓ Finish every sentence confidently.
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Examiner's Band 9 Checklist
✓ Direct answer first.
✓ Two developed ideas.
✓ One specific example.
✓ Natural connectors.
✓ Topic-specific vocabulary.
✓ Variety of grammar.
✓ Clear pronunciation.
✓ No memorised responses.
✓ Confident delivery.
✓ Finish with a concluding sentence.
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9 July 2026 Speaking Focus
Part 1: Focus on familiar daily-life topics with personal experiences.
Part 2: Practise descriptive cue cards using the 2-minute structure and include emotions, details, and outcomes.
Part 3: Prepare to discuss broader issues related to education, AI, technology, environment, workplaces, and society using balanced opinions and real-life examples. This is where Band 8–9 candidates distinguish themselves through well-developed answers rather than advanced vocabulary alone.
