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IELTS 23 MAY 2026 — FULL REVISION + PRACTICE

IELTS 23 MAY 2026 — FULL REVISION + PRACTICE SHEET (LRWS)


Level: Easy


1. LISTENING


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A. Core Strategy (All Parts)

Method

1. Read instructions first


2. Underline keywords


3. Predict grammar + answer type


4. Listen for paraphrase


5. Check spelling/plural/limit




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Formula

Keyword → Paraphrase → Trap → Final Answer


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Do

• Predict noun/verb/number/place
• Follow question order strictly
• Keep writing if one answer is missed

Don’t

• Wait for exact wording
• Panic after one mistake
• Ignore singular/plural


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B. Part-wise Strategy


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Part 1: Form / Note Completion (Easy)

Likely Focus: registration / booking / membership / enquiry

Formula:
Initial detail → correction → final answer

Trap Signals:
actually / sorry / no / let me correct that

Do
• Expect names, dates, prices, numbers
• Watch for corrected details

Don’t
• Write first number instantly
• Confuse 15/50, 13/30 etc.


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Part 2: Map / Plan + MCQ

Likely Focus: venue / exhibition / public place orientation

Map Formula:
Starting point → direction → landmark → location

MCQ Formula:
Read all options → eliminate distractors → confirm final answer

Do
• Mark entrance/start first
• Track left/right/opposite/next to

Don’t
• Guess before route ends
• Follow one keyword only


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Part 3: Matching + Multiple Choice

Likely Focus: student survey / research / data discussion

Formula:
Idea → opinion shift → true answer

Trap Words:
however / but / initially / although / later

Do
• Identify speakers
• Track changes in opinion

Don’t
• Trust first idea blindly
• Mix speakers’ views


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Part 4: Sentence Completion

Likely Focus: consumer behaviour / psychology lecture

Formula:
Topic word → support detail → exact keyword

Do
• Predict academic nouns
• Write exact form heard

Don’t
• Change grammar form
• Exceed word limit


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C. 10 IMPORTANT LISTENING TOPICS

1. Club membership enquiry


2. Event registration


3. Public exhibition guide


4. Venue orientation talk


5. Survey result discussion


6. Consumer buying habits lecture


7. Workplace innovation seminar


8. Office policy changes


9. Shopping behaviour psychology


10. Product marketing strategy lecture




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D. Listening Practice


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Practice 1 (Form Completion)

Script:
“I’d like to join the photography club. My name is Aman Verma, V-E-R-M-A. The annual membership fee is 120 dollars, and meetings begin on 18 June.”

1. Surname: ______


2. Fee: ______


3. Start date: ______




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Practice 2 (Map)

“Enter from the north gate, walk straight to reception, and the exhibition hall is immediately to the left.”

A. Behind reception
B. Left of reception
C. Opposite north gate


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Practice 3 (Matching)

A. Priya
B. Kunal
C. Tara

1. analysed survey data


2. created presentation


3. collected participant feedback




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Practice 4 (Sentence Completion)

“Consumers often make purchases based on emotional ______ rather than logic.”


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2. READING


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A. Core Strategy

Method

1. Read question type first


2. Underline keywords


3. Scan passage


4. Locate paragraph


5. Verify evidence




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Formula

Keyword → Locate → Meaning Match


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Do

• Scan before deep reading
• Match paraphrase
• Prove every answer

Don’t

• Read full passage slowly first
• Use outside knowledge


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B. Question Type Strategy


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Matching Information

Locate specific detail, not topic.


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True / False / Not Given

True = same meaning

False = opposite

NG = not mentioned



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Matching Headings

Choose main idea, not example/detail.


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Summary Completion

Grammar + meaning + limit must fit.


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Yes / No / Not Given

Writer’s opinion only.


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C. 10 ACADEMIC PASSAGE PREDICTIONS

1. Consumer psychology


2. Buying behaviour research


3. Group decision-making


4. Workplace culture development


5. Digital information overload


6. Privacy and surveillance systems


7. Advertising effects on behaviour


8. Human attention span studies


9. Online behaviour patterns


10. Social influence in modern society




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D. 10 GT PASSAGE PREDICTIONS

1. Membership policies


2. Subscription terms


3. Customer complaint procedures


4. Public information brochures


5. Staff handbook rules


6. HR notices


7. Training manuals


8. Workplace policy guides


9. Service agreements


10. Product warranty instructions




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E. Reading Practice


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TFNG Practice

“Advertising can influence consumers even when they believe they are making independent choices.”

1. Consumers are never influenced by advertising


2. Advertising affects buying decisions


3. All consumers admit advertising influences them




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Matching Heading Practice

Paragraph:
“Modern workplaces increasingly value collaborative environments over highly competitive ones.”

A. Benefits of workplace competition
B. Shift toward cooperation
C. Problems with teamwork


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3. WRITING


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A. Academic Task 1 Strategy

Structure

Introduction → Overview → Body 1 → Body 2


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Formula

Paraphrase → Main Trends → Key Comparisons


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B. Task 1 Types (Highest Probability)

• Diagram
• Table
• Mixed Chart


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C. 10 TASK 1 PREDICTIONS

1. Diagram: product manufacturing process


2. Diagram: recycling stages


3. Table: online shopping by age group


4. Table: employee training participation


5. Mixed: advertising spend vs sales


6. Mixed: online/offline shopping trends


7. Table: transport preferences


8. Diagram: food production process


9. Mixed: internet use vs age


10. Table: consumer satisfaction ratings




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D. GT Task 1 Types

• Formal
• Advice / Information Request
• Complaint / Explanation


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E. 10 GT LETTER PREDICTIONS

1. Ask for membership details


2. Request information about a service


3. Complain about subscription issue


4. Explain product dissatisfaction


5. Request policy clarification


6. Ask for workplace information


7. Report issue with online account


8. Request replacement/refund


9. Complain about delayed service


10. Ask for training/course details




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F. Task 2 Strategy

Structure

Introduction → Body 1 → Body 2 → Conclusion


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Formula

Main Idea → Explain → Example → Mini-Link


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G. Task 2 Types

• Agree / Disagree
• Discuss Both Views
• Two-Part Question


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H. 10 TASK 2 PREDICTIONS

1. Advertising strongly influences lifestyle choices


2. Competition is better than cooperation in education


3. Online information is more useful than expert advice


4. Traditional workplace values are outdated


5. Privacy is sacrificed for convenience


6. Advertising should be regulated


7. Experts are less trusted today


8. Cooperation creates better outcomes than competition


9. Modern workplaces reduce personal interaction


10. Security justifies reduced privacy




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I. Writing Practice


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Task 1 Practice

Write: • 1 Introduction
• 1 Overview
• 2 Key Comparison Paragraphs


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Task 2 Practice

Essay:
“People trust online information more than professional experts.”

Plan: Stance: ______
Reason 1: ______
Reason 2: ______


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4. SPEAKING


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A. Strategy

Formula

Answer → Reason → Example → Mini Detail


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Do

• Extend naturally
• Use personal examples

Don’t

• Memorise scripts
• Give one-line answers


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B. Part 1 Topics

1. Work/study


2. Hometown


3. Shopping


4. Technology


5. Advertising


6. Friends


7. Social media


8. Daily routine


9. Time management


10. Public places




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C. Cue Cards

1. Describe an advertisement you remember


2. Describe a useful website/app


3. Describe a decision made in a group


4. Describe a workplace/school rule


5. Describe a person who influences others


6. Describe a time you bought something useful


7. Describe a place with many people


8. Describe a person who gave expert advice


9. Describe a time you worked in a team


10. Describe a public event




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D. Part 3 Practice

1. Does advertising control people’s choices?


2. Is teamwork always better than competition?


3. Why do people trust online sources?


4. Should privacy be protected more strictly?


5. Are traditional workplace values disappearing?




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5. FINAL DOS & DON’TS

Listening

✔ Follow sequence
✖ Freeze after missing one

Reading

✔ Verify with proof
✖ Assume

Writing

✔ Answer task directly
✖ Memorise irrelevant templates

Speaking

✔ Sound natural
✖ Overuse advanced vocab unnaturally


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6. LAST-DAY REVISION FORMULA

Listening: Keywords + Trap Words
Reading: Locate + Verify
Writing: Structure Before Vocabulary
Speaking: Fluency > Complexity



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