IELTS 25 April 2026 – LRWS Practice & Cheat Sheet
LISTENING – Strategy + Practice Guide
Expected Pattern
Part 1 → Form / Notes completion
Part 2 → Map / MCQ
Part 3 → Matching opinions + MCQ
Part 4 → Notes / Summary completion
This means spelling + synonyms + concentration will decide band score.
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Listening Cheat Sheet (Very Important)
Part 1 – Form Completion
Common answers:
Names
Phone numbers
Dates
Prices
Addresses
Postcodes
Trap example Audio: “double three seven” Answer: 337, not 33 7
Common traps
Oh = 0
Fifteen / Fifty
Eighteen / Eighty
Street / Road / Lane
13 vs 30
14 vs 40
Practice Tip Practice:
Numbers
Spelling names
Addresses
Dates
Prices
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Part 2 – Map Labelling
Must know vocabulary:
opposite
next to
behind
in front of
at the corner
on the left/right
across from
entrance
reception
path
stairs
lift
Golden rule Speaker will:
Start at entrance
Move left → right
Then go around map
Follow direction like a finger on map.
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Part 3 – Matching Opinions
Most difficult section.
Listen for:
However
But
Actually
I prefer
I disagree
That’s true but
I’m not sure about that
These words change answers.
Example Student A: I thought the project was easy.
Student B: Actually, it was quite difficult.
→ Answer = B says difficult.
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Part 4 – Lecture Notes
Usually topics:
Environment
Animal study
Agriculture
Psychology
History
Technology
Education
Most answers are nouns
Example: The main reason is soil erosion.
Not verb, not adjective → noun.
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READING – Strategy + Cheat Sheet
Academic Reading Pattern Strategy
Passage 1
Usually:
True False Not Given
Sentence Completion
TFNG Rules | If text says same → TRUE | | If text says opposite → FALSE | | If text does not mention → NOT GIVEN |
Trap Example Text: Many students prefer online learning.
Question: All students prefer online learning.
→ FALSE (many ≠ all)
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Passage 2
Usually:
Matching Features
Matching Information
Matching Features Strategy Find:
Names
Dates
Places
Researchers
Companies
Scan for capital letters first.
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Passage 3
Usually hardest:
Yes No Not Given
Summary completion
MCQs
Yes / No / Not Given This is about writer’s opinion, not facts.
| Opinion matches | YES | | Opposite opinion | NO | | Opinion not mentioned | NOT GIVEN |
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Common Reading Topics (Must Prepare Vocabulary)
Prepare vocabulary for:
1. Environment / Climate change
2. Animal behaviour
3. Agriculture / Farming
4. Psychology / Human behaviour
5. Technology / Internet
6. History / Inventions / Buildings
7. Education / Research
If vocabulary is strong → Reading becomes easy.
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WRITING – Cheat Sheet
Task 1 Academic (Graphs)
If Bar / Line / Table / Combination → Use this structure:
Task 1 Template
1. Paraphrase question
2. Overall trend
3. Body 1 – First half data
4. Body 2 – Second half data
5. Comparisons
Important words
increased
decreased
remained stable
peaked
fluctuated
slightly
significantly
gradually
sharply
whereas
while
compared to
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GT Task 1 – Informal Letter
Possible:
Apology
Request
Invite
Informal Letter Structure
1. Dear John,
2. Opening line
3. Purpose
4. Details
5. Closing
6. See you soon,
7. Sam
Use contractions:
I’m
It’s
Don’t
Can’t
Let me know
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Writing Task 2 – Essay Cheat Sheet
Expected types:
Agree Disagree
Discuss Both Views
Double Question
Positive Negative
Universal Essay Structure
1. Introduction
2. Body 1
3. Body 2
4. Conclusion
Ideas you can use for ANY essay
These are Band 9 idea banks:
Technology
Saves time
Improves communication
Causes isolation
Job automation
Online education
Remote work
Environment
Pollution
Climate change
Renewable energy
Public transport
Recycling
Government laws
Education
Online learning
Skills vs theory
University cost
Job training
Technology in classrooms
Work
Work from home
Job satisfaction
Salary
Work-life balance
Overtime
Company policies
Use these ideas in many essays.
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SPEAKING – Cheat Sheet
Part 1
Answer structure:
1. Direct answer
2. Reason
3. Example
4. Extra detail
Example Do you like reading? Absolutely, reading helps relax the mind after a long day. It also improves vocabulary and knowledge. For example, many people read before sleeping to reduce stress.
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Part 2 Cue Card Structure (Very Important)
Use this story structure for ANY topic:
1. When it happened
2. Where it was
3. Who was with you
4. What happened
5. Why it was special
6. How you felt
7. What happened later
This works for almost all cue cards.
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Part 3 Structure (Band 8+)
Use this format:
1. General statement
2. Reason
3. Example
4. Result
5. Opinion
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Biggest IELTS Mistakes (All Students)
Listening
Writing more than word limit
Spelling mistakes
Not reading instructions
Losing focus in Part 3
Reading
Reading whole passage first (wrong)
Not scanning
Not understanding synonyms
Guessing TFNG incorrectly
Writing
Not answering question
No clear opinion
Repeating same words
Grammar mistakes
No examples
Speaking
Very short answers
Repeating question words
Using memorized answers
No linking words
Speaking too fast
IELTS 25 April – FULL LRWS PRACTICE SHEET
LISTENING – Practice Sheet
Part 1 Practice (Form Completion)
Practice Questions (Write ONE word or a number)
Name: Sarah ______
Phone: 98________
Date of booking: ______ April
Room type: ______ room
Price per night: $______
Address: ______ Street
Postcode: ______
Listening traps to practice
Audio Answer
double three nine 339
oh eight seven 087
fifteen 15
fifty 50
eighteen 18
eighty 80
Spelling practice words
accommodation
environment
agriculture
development
transportation
university
psychology
research
government
communication
Students lose 2–3 marks only because of spelling.
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Part 2 Map Vocabulary Practice
These always come in map listening.
Word Meaning
opposite facing
next to beside
behind at the back
in front of before
on the corner corner
path small road
entrance entry
reception front desk
stairs steps
lift elevator
Direction practice The library is next to the café.
The bank is opposite the supermarket.
The toilets are behind the reception.
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Part 3 Matching Opinions Practice
Example Practice Match students with opinions:
A – John
B – Maria
C – Alex
1. The project was difficult
2. The project was interesting
3. The project was boring
Listen for words:
however
but
actually
I think
I prefer
I disagree
These change answers.
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Part 4 Lecture Practice Topics
Practice listening on these topics:
Climate change
Animal behaviour
Agriculture
Human brain
History of transport
Urbanisation
Education research
These topics repeat every year.
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READING – Practice Sheet
True False Not Given Practice
Text: Many students prefer studying online because it is flexible and saves time. However, some students believe classroom learning is more effective.
Questions:
1. All students prefer online learning.
2. Online learning saves time.
3. Classroom learning is cheaper than online learning.
Answers: 1 → FALSE
2 → TRUE
3 → NOT GIVEN
This type always comes.
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Matching Features Practice
Match researchers with findings:
Researchers: A. Smith
B. Brown
C. Lee
Statements:
1. Studied animal behaviour
2. Studied farming methods
3. Studied human memory
You scan names, not whole passage.
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Summary Completion Practice
Text:
Plants grow faster in warm temperatures. They also need sunlight and water. Poor soil can reduce plant growth.
Summary: Plants grow faster in ______ temperatures. They need sunlight and ______. Poor ______ reduces growth.
Answers: warm
water
soil
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WRITING – Practice Sheet
Task 2 Essay Practice Questions
Write ideas for these:
1. Online education is better than classroom education. Do you agree or disagree?
2. Some people prefer working from home. Discuss both views.
3. Many cities are becoming crowded. What problems and solutions?
4. Technology is making people less social. Positive or negative?
5. People are buying more electric cars. Advantages and disadvantages?
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Essay Idea Bank (Use in Many Essays)
Technology
Saves time
Online communication
Remote work
Online education
Automation jobs
Social media
Internet shopping
Environment
Pollution
Climate change
Recycling
Public transport
Renewable energy
Government laws
Education
Online learning
Skills vs theory
University cost
Technology in classrooms
Job training
Work
Work from home
Salary
Job satisfaction
Work-life balance
Overtime
Promotion
Dont memorize these idea banks.
SPEAKING – Practice Sheet
Part 1 Practice Questions
Answer these in 3–4 lines:
1. Do you like your hometown?
2. Do you prefer studying alone or with friends?
3. Do you use social media often?
4. Do you like shopping?
5. What do you do in your free time?
6. Do you like watching movies?
7. Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
8. Do you ride a bicycle?
9. Do you like flowers?
10. Do you have a daily routine?
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Part 2 Cue Card Practice
Practice these topics:
1. A difficult decision
2. A person you admire
3. A healthy habit
4. A historical place
5. A family celebration
6. A helpful skill
7. A journey by public transport
8. A book you read
9. A piece of good news
10. An interesting animal
Use story structure:
When
Where
Who
What happened
Why special
Feelings
Result
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Part 3 Practice Questions
1. Why do people use social media?
2. Should governments protect the environment?
3. Is online education good?
4. Why do people change jobs?
5. Is public transport better than cars?
6. Why are cities becoming crowded?
7. Do people read less nowadays?
8. Is technology making life easier?
9. Should children play outdoors?
10. Why do people travel?
Practice long answers for these.
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FINAL PRACTICE PLAN (Very Important)
If exam is near, follow this:
Daily Plan
Day Practice
Day 1 Listening Part 1 + Reading Passage 1
Day 2 Listening Part 2 + Reading Passage 2
Day 3 Listening Part 3 + Reading Passage 3
Day 4 Writing Task 1
Day 5 Writing Task 2
Day 6 Speaking Part 1 + Part 2
Day 7 Full Test
Repeat cycle.
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Biggest Score Improvement Tips
Listening
Write answers in CAPITAL letters.
Reading
Do NOT read full passage first.
Writing
Clear opinion = Band 7+ Examples = Band 7+ Complex sentences = Band 8
Speaking
Fluency > Grammar
Confidence > Vocabulary
Ideas > Fancy words
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