IELTS 7 March 2026 Prediction sheet

IELTS 7 March 2026 Prediction sheet

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IELTS LISTENING – FULL REVISION MANUAL

(7 March – Easy to Moderate Expectation)

Test Structure

• 4 Parts

• 40 Questions

• 1 play only

• 10 minutes transfer (paper-based)

Part 1 → Everyday social context

Part 2 → Monologue (public info)

Part 3 → Academic discussion

Part 4 → Academic lecture

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PART 1 – FORM / NOTE / TABLE COMPLETION

Common Question Types

• Form Completion

• Note Completion

• Table Completion

How to Solve – Step-by-Step

1. Before Audio

– Read instructions (ONE WORD? TWO WORDS AND A NUMBER?)

– Predict grammar

“Mr ____” → surname

“Cost: £ ____” → number

“Type of course: ____” → noun

2. During Audio

– Listen for spelling

– Watch for corrections

– Write fast but clearly

3. After

– Check plural/singular

– Check articles (a/an not needed unless allowed)

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PART 1 – EXAMPLES

Example 1 – Form Completion

Name: Daniel ______

Address: 24 ______ Street

Membership type: ______

Audio:

“His surname is Harris… that’s H-A-R-R-I-S. He lives at 24 King Street. He wants the standard membership, not premium.”

Answers:

HARRIS

KING

STANDARD

Trap

Audio: “not premium.”

Wrong answer many write: PREMIUM

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Example 2 – Note Completion

Course: Business ______

Start date: 15th ______

Fee: £ ______

Audio:

“The course is Business Management. It begins on the 15th of July. The total fee is £320.”

Answers:

MANAGEMENT

JULY

320

Common Errors

• Writing “320 pounds” when limit is ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER

• Writing JULY 15 (wrong format)

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PART 1 DOS

• Write in CAPITALS

• Focus on spelling

• Expect numbers, dates, names

PART 1 DON’TS

• Don’t overthink

• Don’t ignore word limit

• Don’t panic if you miss one

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PART 2 – MULTIPLE CHOICE / MAP LABELLING / MATCHING

Usually a monologue (tour guide, campus talk, museum info).

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MULTIPLE CHOICE – METHOD

1. Underline differences in options

2. Listen for elimination

3. Expect first idea to be wrong

Example 1

Why was the park renovated?

A To reduce noise

B To attract tourists

C To improve safety

Audio:

“At first we wanted to attract more tourists, but after several incidents, safety became our priority.”

Answer: C

Trap

Option B mentioned first → incorrect

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Example 2

What is included in the ticket price?

A Lunch

B Guided tour

C Transport

Audio:

“The guided tour is included. Lunch is extra, and transport must be arranged separately.”

Answer: B

Trap words

extra

separately

not included

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MAP LABELLING – METHOD

1. Identify starting point

2. Follow directions

3. Watch left/right carefully

Key Direction Words

• opposite

• beside

• adjacent to

• at the corner of

• beyond

• directly behind

Example

Audio:

“From the entrance, turn left. The information desk is opposite the café.”

Answer: Information desk opposite café

Common Trap

Left/right reversal

Missing one movement

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MATCHING – METHOD

Often matching speakers to opinions.

Example

Speaker A: “I found the course challenging but rewarding.”

Speaker B: “It was too theoretical for my liking.”

Statements:

1 Prefers practical learning

2 Enjoyed academic difficulty

Answers:

1 – B

2 – A

Trap

Two speakers may express similar tone but different reasoning.

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PART 2 DOS

• Track location visually

• Stay focused

• Cross out eliminated options

PART 2 DON’TS

• Don’t choose first mentioned

• Don’t assume logical answer

• Don’t drift mentally

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PART 3 – ACADEMIC DISCUSSION

Usually 2–3 speakers. Harder vocabulary.

Common Types

• Multiple Choice

• Matching Information

• Sentence Completion

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MULTIPLE CHOICE – ADVANCED

Example

Why did the experiment fail?

A Equipment malfunction

B Poor planning

C Insufficient participants

Audio:

“The equipment worked perfectly. The issue was that we didn’t recruit enough participants.”

Answer: C

Trap

Equipment mentioned first → reject

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MATCHING INFORMATION

Students match opinions to speakers.

Example

Speaker A: concerned about cost

Speaker B: focused on deadline

Speaker C: worried about accuracy

Statements:

1 Emphasises time pressure

2 Concerned about financial limits

Answers:

1 – B

2 – A

Trap

Speakers may change opinion mid-sentence.

Listen for:

“Actually…”

“On second thought…”

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PART 3 DOS

• Identify speakers early

• Notice opinion words

• Listen for agreement/disagreement

PART 3 DON’TS

• Don’t confuse speaker voices

• Don’t assume equal speaking time

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PART 4 – LECTURE

No pauses. One speaker. Fast.

Common Types

• Note Completion

• Summary Completion

• Table Completion

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METHOD

1. Predict word type

2. Follow structure

3. Listen for signposting

Signposting Words

• Firstly

• In contrast

• As a result

• For example

• In conclusion

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Example

Lecture: Urbanisation

Notes:

Main cause: rural ______

Effect: increased ______ levels

Solution: improved public ______

Audio:

“The primary cause is rural migration. One effect is increased pollution levels. The solution lies in improved public transport.”

Answers:

MIGRATION

POLLUTION

TRANSPORT

Trap

Writing “migration from villages” (too many words).

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PART 4 DOS

• Keep writing

• Focus on structure

• Stay calm if you miss one

PART 4 DON’TS

• Don’t stop listening

• Don’t try to recall earlier answer during lecture

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COMMON LISTENING TRAPS SUMMARY

• Correction language

• Plural vs singular

• British spelling

• Similar sounding words

• Numbers changing

Example Number Trap

“Was it 15 or 50?”

Answer: 50

Example Spelling Trap

“Smith… that’s S-M-I-T-H.”

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FINAL 24-HOUR LISTENING CHECKLIST

Revise

• Direction vocabulary

• Spelling common words

• Tense awareness

Practise

• One full test

• Transfer answers carefully

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IELTS READING – FULL REVISION MANUAL

(7 March – Academic & General Training)

Time: 60 minutes

No extra transfer time

40 questions

Golden Rule:

Reading is logic + time control. Not intelligence.

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ACADEMIC READING

PASSAGE 1 (Moderate)

Likely Types:

• True / False / Not Given

• Matching Information

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1. TRUE / FALSE / NOT GIVEN

How to Solve – Exact System

Step 1: Identify keyword in statement

Step 2: Find location in passage

Step 3: Compare meaning word by word

Never answer from memory. Only from text.

Example 1

Text:

“Many employees prefer flexible working hours.”

Statement:

All employees prefer flexible hours.

Answer: FALSE

Reason: “Many” ≠ “All”

Example 2

Text:

“The new system reduced costs in urban areas.”

Statement:

The system reduced costs nationwide.

Answer: NOT GIVEN

Reason: No mention of nationwide.

Example 3

Text:

“Online shopping has significantly increased over the past decade.”

Statement:

Online shopping has decreased recently.

Answer: FALSE

Common Traps

• Extreme words: always, never, all

• Similar wording but opposite meaning

• Adding extra information

DO

• Focus on exact meaning

• Treat each statement independently

DON’T

• Assume

• Use outside knowledge

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2. MATCHING INFORMATION

Question Style:

Which paragraph contains the following information?

How to Solve

Step 1: Underline key concept in question

Step 2: Scan paragraphs for synonyms

Step 3: Match idea, not vocabulary

Example

Paragraph A: discusses brain adaptation

Paragraph B: discusses workplace fatigue

Paragraph C: discusses cognitive benefits

Question:

1 Reference to neurological change → A

2 Evidence of mental exhaustion → B

3 Argument technology improves skills → C

Trap

One paragraph may match more than one question.

DON’T

• Assume first paragraph = first answer

• Read full passage slowly

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PASSAGE 2

Likely Types:

• Matching Headings

• Sentence Completion

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3. MATCHING HEADINGS

How to Solve

Step 1: Read headings first

Step 2: Read first sentence of paragraph

Step 3: Identify central theme

Example

Paragraph: explains benefits of public transport on pollution

Correct heading: Environmental impact of transport policy

Wrong heading: Growth of city population

Reason: minor detail only

Trap

Examples mislead you.

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4. SENTENCE COMPLETION

Rule:

Take words directly from text

Check grammar

Example

Text:

“Public facilities improve overall community well-being.”

Question:

Public facilities enhance community ______.

Answer: well-being

If limit = ONE WORD

Do not write “overall well-being”

Common Trap

Students change word form incorrectly.

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PASSAGE 3 (Hardest)

Likely Types:

• Summary Completion

• Multiple Choice

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5. SUMMARY COMPLETION

How to Solve

Step 1: Identify word type needed

Step 2: Locate summary section

Step 3: Copy exact word

Example

Text:

“Urban residents experience higher stress levels due to density.”

Summary:

City dwellers face increased ______ as a result of crowding.

Answer: stress

Trap

Paraphrased heavily.

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6. MULTIPLE CHOICE (ACADEMIC)

How to Solve

Step 1: Read options carefully

Step 2: Eliminate wrong choices

Step 3: Find supporting sentence

Example

What is the writer’s main argument?

A Technology reduces intelligence

B Technology redistributes cognitive skills

C Technology has no impact

Text:

“…may not diminish intelligence but redistribute cognitive resources.”

Answer: B

Trap

Option A partially mentioned but rejected.

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GT READING

More practical. Faster reading required.

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SECTION 1

Likely:

• Form Completion

• Multiple Choice

Texts: advertisements, notices.

Example

Notice:

“Applications must be submitted before 5 pm on Friday.”

Question:

Deadline for application: ______

Answer: 5 pm Friday

Trap

Students write “before Friday” (incomplete).

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SECTION 2

Likely:

• Matching Information

• Matching Headings

Texts: workplace policies, guidelines.

Example

Policy states:

“Employees must wear protective gear in hazardous areas.”

Statement:

Safety clothing is compulsory in dangerous zones.

Answer: YES (if opinion-based) or correct paragraph match

Trap

Synonyms: hazardous = dangerous

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SECTION 3

Likely:

• Yes / No / Not Given

• Summary Completion

Difference from T/F/NG

YES/NO = writer’s opinion

Example

Text:

“The author strongly supports remote working.”

Statement:

The writer believes remote work is beneficial.

Answer: YES

Statement:

Remote work increases productivity in all sectors.

Answer: NOT GIVEN

Trap

Students confuse fact vs opinion.

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TIME STRATEGY (ACADEMIC)

Passage 1 → 15 min

Passage 2 → 20 min

Passage 3 → 25 min

Never spend 10 minutes stuck on one question.

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COMMON READING MISTAKES

• Reading full passage deeply first

• Ignoring word limit

• Choosing based on opinion

• Changing answer without evidence

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FINAL 48-HOUR READING PLAN

Revise:

• T/F/NG logic

• Heading identification

• Summary grammar fit

• Yes/No difference

Practise:

• 1 full academic test

• 1 GT section 3

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IELTS WRITING – FULL REVISION MANUAL

(7 March – Academic & GT)

Time: 60 minutes

Task 1 → 20 minutes

Task 2 → 40 minutes

Task 2 carries more marks.

Golden Rule:

Clarity > Complexity. Structure > Fancy words.

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ACADEMIC TASK 1

Likely:

• Bar chart

• Line graph

• Table

What Examiner Wants

• Clear overview

• Accurate comparison

• No opinion

Structure

1. Introduction (Paraphrase question)

2. Overview (Main trends only)

3. Body Paragraph 1 (Key comparisons)

4. Body Paragraph 2 (Secondary data)

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HOW TO WRITE INTRO

Question:

The bar chart shows the number of students enrolled in three courses between 2015 and 2020.

Sample Introduction:

The block diagram illustrates the learns  who enrolled in three different courses from 2015 to 2020.

(No opinion. No extra details.)

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HOW TO WRITE OVERVIEW

Overview must include:

• Highest / lowest

• Overall trend

• Major contrast

Example (Line graph):

Overall, enrolment in Course A surged steadily over the period, whereas the figure for Course C declined significantly. Course B remained relatively stable.

No numbers in overview.

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BODY PARAGRAPH EXAMPLE

In 2015, approximately 200 students registered for Course A, compared with just 120 in Course C. By 2020, the number for Course A had risen to nearly 350, while Course C fell below 100.

Focus on comparison words:

• whereas

• while

• in contrast

• respectively

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COMMON TASK 1 MISTAKES

• Listing numbers randomly

• No overview

• Giving opinion

• Overusing “increase”

Avoid repetition:

rise

grow

climb

surge

decline

drop

fall

remain stable

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TASK 1 MINI PRACTICE

Data shows:

2010 → 100

2020 → 250

Sentence:

The figure rose significantly from 100 in 2010 to 250 in 2020.

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GT TASK 1 – SEMI-FORMAL LETTER

Likely:

• Complaint

• Request

• Explanation

Structure

1. Opening purpose

2. Details

3. Request / Action

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Opening Example

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction regarding the recent issue with…

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Complaint Example

I recently purchased a washing machine from your store; however, it stopped functioning after just two days of use.

I would appreciate it if you could arrange a replacement at your earliest convenience.

Tone:

Polite but firm.

No slang.

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COMMON GT TASK 1 ERRORS

• Too informal (“Hey”)

• Too aggressive tone

• No clear request

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TASK 2 ESSAY (Academic + GT)

Likely Types:

• Discuss both views

• Agree / Disagree

• Advantages / Disadvantages

Structure (Universal)

Introduction, Clear position

Body 1

Body 2

Conclusion

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1. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS

Question:

Some believe practical skills are more important than theoretical knowledge. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Introduction Example:

Controversy is whether in hand skills should be prioritised in education, or theory remains essential. This essay will explain both perspectives and justify with examples why I support former.

Clear opinion must appear.

Body 1 → Explain View 1

Body 2 → Explain View 2 

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2. AGREE / DISAGREE

Question:

Technology has made people less social. Do you agree or disagree?

Thesis Example:

I fully agree that excessive reliance on technology has reduced face-to-face interaction, although it has also created new forms of communication.

Body paragraphs must support position clearly.

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3. ADVANTAGES / DISADVANTAGES

Structure

Intro

Advantages paragraph

Disadvantages paragraph

Conclusion

Example Sentence:

One major plus of remote working is increased flexibility, whereas a significant drawback is reduced team collaboration.

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HOW TO DEVELOP IDEAS

Bad:

This is bad for society.

Better:

This can negatively affect society by reducing opportunities for meaningful interpersonal communication, which is essential for emotional development.

Add:

Explanation + example.

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COMMON TASK 2 MISTAKES

• No clear position

• Repeating same idea

• Writing memorised essay

• Too many simple sentences

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COHERENCE CHECKLIST

Each body paragraph must have:

• Topic sentence

• Explanation

• Example

•point 2

Explain

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BAND 7+ REQUIREMENTS

• Clear argument

• Logical structure

• Some complex sentences

• Few grammar mistakes

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LAST 48-HOUR WRITING PLAN

Practise:

• 1 Task 1

• 1 Task 2 full essay

Revise:

• Essay structures

• Linking words

• Overview writing

Avoid:

• Learning new vocabulary list

• Changing your writing format

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IELTS SPEAKING – FULL REVISION MANUAL

(7 March – Jan–April Pool Rotation)

Test Duration: 11–14 minutes

Part 1 → 4–5 mins

Part 2 → 1 min prep + 2 mins speak

Part 3 → 4–5 mins discussion

Golden Rule:

Fluency + Development > Fancy Vocabulary.

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PART 1 – PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Topics likely from 1–70 pool

• Work / Studies

• Hobbies

• Technology

• Daily routine

• Food

• Friends

• Transport

Structure for Every Answer

1. Direct answer

2. Short explanation

3. Example or detail

Bad Answer:

Yes, I like cooking.

Better Answer:

Yes, I do. I particularly enjoy cooking on weekends because it helps me relax after a busy week. For example, I often experiment with simple pasta dishes at home.

Length target: 2–4 sentences.

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PART 1 EXAMPLES

Topic: Work

Q: Do you enjoy your work?

Answer:

I do, mainly because it allows me to interact with different people every day. It keeps my routine dynamic rather than repetitive, which I find motivating.

Topic: Technology

Q: Do you use your phone a lot?

Answer:

To be honest, I probably use it more than I should. Apart from communication, I rely on it for reading news and managing tasks, so it has become part of my daily routine.

Common Mistakes

• One-sentence answers

• Over-memorised responses

• Using very complex vocabulary unnaturally

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PART 2 – CUE CARD

Structure Formula

1. What it is

2. When / where

3. Details

4. Feelings

5. Result

Never list bullet points mechanically. Tell a short story.

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Sample Cue Card

Describe a useful skill you learned.

Model Answer Structure:

Introduction:

One useful skill I learned recently was time management.

Details:

I developed this skill during my university years when I had to balance academic work with part-time employment.

Explanation:

Initially, I struggled to meet deadlines, but gradually I learned how to prioritise tasks and plan my week effectively.

Feeling:

Over time, this gave me a sense of control and reduced my stress significantly.

Result:

As a result, I became more productive and confident in handling responsibilities.

Length: 1.5–2 minutes naturally.

Common Mistakes

• Finishing in 50 seconds

• Speaking too fast

• Ignoring feelings

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PART 3 – ABSTRACT DISCUSSION

This is where scores change.

Structure for Strong Answer

1. Direct opinion

2. Reason

3. Example

4. Wider implication

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Example Topic: Work–Life Balance

Q: Why is work–life balance important?

Answer:

In my view, maintaining a balance between professional and personal life is essential because it prevents long-term burnout. When individuals overwork continuously, their productivity and mental well-being tend to decline. For instance, many employees who lack balance eventually experience stress-related issues. Therefore, achieving equilibrium benefits both individuals and organisations.

Notice:

Opinion + explanation + example + conclusion.

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Example Topic: Technology

Q: Has technology reduced attention spans?

Answer:

To some extent, yes. The constant exposure to short-form content encourages people to consume information quickly rather than engage deeply. For example, many individuals now prefer brief videos over lengthy articles. This shift may gradually affect analytical thinking skills.

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PART 3 COMMON TRAPS

• Giving short answers

• Repeating Part 2 story

• No development

Examiners expect abstract thinking.

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FLUENCY STRATEGY

If stuck:

Use fillers naturally:

• I suppose…

• In my view…

• It depends on…

• To some extent…

Avoid robotic linking phrases.

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GRAMMAR CHECKLIST

Include:

• Conditionals

• Relative clauses

• Comparisons

Example:

People who maintain a healthy routine tend to be more productive than those who neglect rest.

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PRONUNCIATION TIPS

• Stress key words

• Avoid flat tone

• Speak clearly, not fast

Confidence > Speed.

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FINAL 48-HOUR SPEAKING PLAN

Practise:

• 5 Part 1 topics

• 3 cue cards timed

• 5 abstract Part 3 questions

Focus on:

• Structure

• Natural expansion

• Logical reasoning

Avoid:

• Memorising full scripts

• Using memorised idioms randomly