IELTS 22 November 2025 Cheat Sheet

 IELTS 22 November 2025 Cheat Sheet 

🎧 LISTENING CHEAT SHEET

Expected types:

Form completion | Map/Plan labeling | Matching | Note completion

🔥 Tricks to Ace It:

Before audio starts, predict what word fits each blank (noun/verb/adjective).

For maps, focus on prepositions (“next to”, “behind”, “opposite”).

In matching, listen for synonyms, not identical words.

In Section 4 (lecture), note down keywords, not full sentences.

Example Topics:

Booking a dormitory

Campus renovation

Lecture on renewable farming

Band-9 Listening Vocabulary:

accommodation → lodging

booking → reservation

research → investigation

project → assignment

experiment → trial

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📘 READING CHEAT SHEET

Expected types:

T/F/NG | Matching Headings | Summary Completion | MCQs

🧠 Smart Methods:

1. Skim for gist, scan for detail.

2. Never read the full passage first; read questions → keywords → locate → verify.

3. For T/F/NG, “not given” means no clear statement, not opposite meaning.

4. For Matching Headings, underline topic sentences.

5. Manage time: 20+20+20 rule — last passage needs most time.

Likely Topics:

Ancient trade routes

Urbanisation & architecture

Impact of automation on creativity

Band-9 Reading Vocabulary:

ancient → prehistoric

change → transformation

show → illustrate

help → facilitate

result → outcome

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✍️ WRITING TASK 1 (ACADEMIC)

Prediction: Bar chart or Table

Structure:

Intro: Paraphrase question + mention unit

Overview: Compare top & bottom trends

Body 1: Highlight peak/major changes

Body 2: Mention lowest/steady categories

Example (Bar Chart – Internet Usage by Age):

Overall, younger age groups recorded the highest internet consumption, whereas the elderly showed the least participation.

Useful Vocab:

increase → rise / climb / surge / escalate

decrease → decline / plummet / drop / dip

remain stable → plateau / stay constant

slightly → marginally / moderately

sharply → dramatically / steeply

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✉️ WRITING TASK 1 (GENERAL TRAINING)

Prediction: Complaint / Request letter

Tips:

Tone: formal or semi-formal

Include: reason, effect, action expected

Don’t copy question — paraphrase naturally.

Example Starter:

I’m writing to express my dissatisfaction regarding the recent issue with my subscription service.

Common Phrases:

I’d appreciate it if you could…

I was rather disappointed to notice that…

Could you please look into this matter urgently?

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✍️ WRITING TASK 2 (BOTH MODULES)

High-probability Types:

Advantages–Disadvantages | discuss | Agree–Disagree

Likely Topics:

Technology & communication

Environmental responsibility

Online vs classroom education

Work-life balance

Quick Structures:

Intro: Paraphrase + state position

BP1: First main idea + example

BP2: Second main idea + result/example

Conclusion: Summarise + final stance

Power Verbs:

argue / emphasise / maintain / highlight / claim

Band-9 Linking Words:

On the one hand / Conversely / In contrast / Furthermore / Consequently / In light of

Mini Template (Agree Essay):

Although some people believe ___, I firmly think ___ because ___.

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🗣️ SPEAKING CHEAT SHEET (22 Nov Trend)

Part 1 Topics: Hobbies, Free time, Weather, Social media, Sleep habits

Part 2: Describe a memorable day / a useful app / a person you helped

Part 3: Technology’s impact on lifestyle / privacy / friendships

Tips:

Don’t repeat question words.

Use native fillers: Well, honestly, to be fair, I’d say...

Add idioms: cost an arm and a leg, over the moon, in full swing, hit the nail on the head.