6 DECEMBER 2025 IELTS CHEAT SHEET

 6 DECEMBER IELTS CHEAT SHEET 

🎧 LISTENING — 

What to Focus On

Section 1: spelling + numbers

Section 2: distractors (“not Monday… actually Wednesday”)

Section 3: synonyms of academic words

Section 4: nouns, percentages, processes

Strategy

1. Predict words before hearing

Look at the gap → decide if it’s a noun / adjective / number / verb.

Your brain catches the sound faster.

2. For Section 2 MCQs (rules/directions)

Listen for:

“…but, however, actually, instead…” → the real answer comes after this.

3. Matching (Section 3)

Match based on attitude words:

support / doubt / interest / concern / reluctant / enthusiastic

4. Section 4: Science lecture

Write only keywords, not full sentences.

Example: “renewable materials → durable, low waste, 1970s, bamboo fibres”.

High-value Vocabulary to Recognise

membership

renewal

deposit

assignment roles

renewable materials

durability

transport links

Mini Practice Task (matching the prediction)

You will hear two students planning group roles for a project. Assign A–E to the student names.

Focus on attitude → not just content.

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📘 READING — 

What to Focus On

Passage 1: factual animal behaviour

Passage 2: invention history

Passage 3: argument about globalisation

Strategy

1. T/F/NG formula:

True = same idea

False = opposite

NG = can’t be checked

If ANY part of the statement is missing → NG.

2. Matching Information (P2)

Scan ONLY first sentences → writers introduce their point there.

3. MCQs (P3)

Underline:

“main idea, purpose, reason, effect”

Look for paragraphs with “however, on the other hand, therefore”.

Traps

Names (P2) appear many times → but only ONE line actually matches the idea.

“Always / never / only / must” → often FALSE.

Similar words ≠ same meaning.

“Increase in interest” ≠ “increase in sales”.

Mini Prediction-Based Practice

Passage on communication inventions.

What was the greatest impact of early telegraphs?

A) Faster trade

B) Cheaper communication

C) Social connection

D) Political unity

(Read the paragraph → find author’s opinion.)

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✍️ WRITING TASK 1 ACADEMIC — 

Most likely: Bar / diagram

Universal Structure

1. Paraphrase the title

2. Overview (2 major trends only)

3. Body 1 = first half of data / first area of map

4. Body 2 = second half / second area

Overview Phrases

There was a clear movement from…

A notable contrast can be seen between…

The layout experienced extensive redevelopment…

Bar Graph Vocab

peaked / dipped

remained steady

surpassed

dominated

a sharp climb

a gradual slide

Map Vocab

converted into

expanded towards the east

relocated to the centre

new facilities were introduced

Mini Practice Task

Bar graph showing transport habits changing over time.

Write overview:

“Overall, traditional options gradually lost popularity, whereas modern modes experienced consistent growth throughout the period.”

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✉️ WRITING TASK 1 GT — 

Likely: Complaint / Request letter

Structure

Opening (reason for writing)

Problem / Request details

Extra information

Polite closing

Useful Lines

I was rather disappointed to notice…

I would appreciate it if you could…

This situation has caused considerable inconvenience…

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✍️ WRITING TASK 2 — 

Most likely types

Advantages–Disadvantages

Opinion (Agree–Disagree)

Two-part Question

Best Templates

1. Adv–Disadv Starter

“Although online shopping has transformed convenience for millions, it has also raised concerns relating to small local stores.”

2. Opinion Starter

“While some argue that the government should bear the full responsibility for environmental protection, I believe individuals also play a vital part.”

3. Two-Part Starter

“As modern lifestyles evolve rapidly, people often question whether globalisation helps or harms everyday decision-making.”

Band 9 Logic Pattern

Idea → Why → Result → Example

Keep each body paragraph 1 idea + 1 example.

High-value Vocab

consumer behaviour

societal shift

environmental footprint

public awareness

regulatory measures

digital influence

Mini Practice Task

Topic: “Local shops vs online shopping.”

Advantage example:

“A working parent can receive groceries at home, saving hours each week.”

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🗣️ SPEAKING — 

Part 1 Focus

Routine, gifts, weekends, friends, sports

Tricks

Keep each answer 3–4 lines

Add 1 feeling + 1 reason

Use natural fillers: “Honestly…”, “To be fair…”, “As far as I remember…”

Part 2 Formula

1. Start with context

2. Describe details

3. Feelings

4. Reason it mattered

5. Wrap-up line

Useful Idioms (safe for Part 2 & 3)

a breath of fresh air

hit the ground running

on cloud nine

the icing on the cake

think on one’s feet

Mini Practice Cue (matching 6 Dec prediction)

Describe a time you changed your routine.