IELTS 7–13 SEPTEMBER 2026 DETAILED PREDICTION & FINAL REVISION SHEET

IELTS 7–13 SEPTEMBER 2026 DETAILED PREDICTION & FINAL REVISION SHEET

1. LISTENING — MODERATE

The target is not to understand every word. Predict the answer, locate it, recognise the paraphrase and move on.

OVERALL 5 PREDICTED TOPICS

1. Hotels & Hospitality

2. Local Services & Facilities

3. Transport & Journeys

4. Educational Programmes

5. Health & Wellbeing

PART 1 — SOCIAL / EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

Predicted areas:

Hotels, accommodation booking, local service enquiry, transport arrangement, course registration, health appointment

Priority question types:

Form Completion + Multiple Choice

Formula:

READ → PREDICT → LISTEN → CONFIRM → WRITE

Main traps:

first number → correction → spelling → singular/plural → distractor information

Watch for:

actually, sorry, I mean, rather, instead, originally, but, however, no, that's not right

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PART 2 — MONOLOGUE

Predicted areas:

Hotel/public facility information, local service information, transport facility, educational facility, health/community facility

Priority question types:

Map/Plan Labelling + Note Completion

For maps:

STARTING POINT → DIRECTION → LANDMARK → DESTINATION

Watch for:

opposite, beside, beyond, behind, next to, at the end of, directly across from

Trap:

Hearing the correct place name does not automatically mean the answer is correct. The direction or relationship may be the actual answer.

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PART 3 — ACADEMIC DISCUSSION

Predicted areas:

Education programme, student project, learning methods, health-related research, community/transport project

Priority question types:

Multiple Choice + Matching Features

MCQ formula:

QUESTION → KEYWORD → PARAPHRASE → ELIMINATE DISTRACTORS

Main trap:

All three options may be mentioned. The correct answer is the speaker's final meaning, not simply the option you hear.

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PART 4 — ACADEMIC LECTURE

Predicted areas:

Health and wellbeing, educational development, transport systems, local services, hospitality/tourism-related research

Priority question types:

Sentence Completion + Summary Completion

Before listening:

Check grammar → predict word type → listen for paraphrase → check word limit

Trap:

The lecture may contain several related terms. Do not automatically copy the nearest noun.

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2. READING — MODERATE

OVERALL 5 PREDICTED TOPICS

1. Marine Life & Oceans

2. Language & Communication

3. Inventions & Discoveries

4. Society & Lifestyle

5. Environment & Conservation

PASSAGE 1

Possible areas:

marine ecosystems, ocean research, language development, environmental behaviour, social changes

Priority types:

True / False / Not Given + Matching Information

TFNG FORMULA

TRUE = same meaning

FALSE = opposite meaning

NOT GIVEN = information absent

Trap:

Do not use your own knowledge.

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PASSAGE 2

Possible areas:

language development, historical discoveries, inventions, changing lifestyles, environmental development

Priority types:

Matching Headings + Sentence Completion

MATCHING HEADINGS FORMULA

FIRST SENTENCE → SUPPORTING IDEAS → FINAL SENTENCE → CENTRAL IDEA

Trap:

Do not choose a heading merely because it contains a word repeated in the paragraph.

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PASSAGE 3

Possible areas:

human behaviour, environmental conservation, technological discoveries, communication systems, changes in society

Priority types:

Multiple Choice + Matching Features

MCQ FORMULA

QUESTION → LOCATE → PARAPHRASE → ELIMINATE → PROOF

Main traps:

same vocabulary → different meaning

cause → result reversal

example → general idea

some → all

may → will

FALSE → NOT GIVEN

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3. WRITING TASK 1 — ACADEMIC

3 HIGH-PRIORITY CHART TYPES

1. TABLE

Possible areas:

population, library membership, household income, internet users, course enrolments

2. MAP

Possible situations:

museum redevelopment, sports complex, transport hub, coastal area, public facility

3. PROCESS

Possible areas:

making paper, treating wastewater, producing glass, recycling materials, solar-power production

PRIORITY

MAP → TABLE → PROCESS

UNIVERSAL STRUCTURE

Introduction → Overview → Body 1 → Body 2

MAP FORMULA

PAST → MAJOR CHANGES → NEW FEATURES → REMOVED FEATURES → FINAL LAYOUT

TABLE FORMULA

HIGHEST → LOWEST → SIMILARITIES → MAJOR DIFFERENCES → IMPORTANT COMPARISONS

PROCESS FORMULA

INTRODUCTION → NUMBER OF STAGES → START → MAIN STAGES → FINAL PRODUCT

Main trap:

Do not list every figure or every map feature without comparison.

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4. WRITING TASK 1 — GENERAL TRAINING

MOST LIKELY TONE

FORMAL

1 TYPE + 3 SUBTYPES

FORMAL LETTER — COMPLAINT / REQUEST

1. Complaint + request for corrective action

2. Enquiry + request for detailed information

3. Explanation / apology + proposed solution

5 FRESH TOPIC FAMILIES

1. Problems with a rented property

2. Enquiry about a college / training course

3. Complaint about a public transport service

4. Request for information about a local facility

5. Problem with a purchased electronic item

PRIORITY

Formal complaint → Enquiry → Explanation/Solution

FORMAL LETTER STRUCTURE

Purpose → Situation → Details → Request/Action → Closing

Trap:

Do not answer only two bullet points properly. Develop all three.

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5. WRITING TASK 2 — MODERATE

3 PRIORITY ESSAY TYPES

1. DISCUSSION ESSAY

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2. ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES ESSAY

Discuss the benefits and drawbacks.

3. OPINION ESSAY

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6 PREDICTED TOPICS

1. The role of space exploration in the future

Prepare:

scientific discovery, technology, cost, human knowledge, practical applications

2. Young people & financial management

Prepare:

financial literacy, saving, independence, debt, responsible spending

3. Remote work & its impact on society

Prepare:

flexibility, productivity, isolation, commuting, work-life balance

4. Protecting endangered languages

Prepare:

cultural identity, heritage, education, globalisation, government support

5. Climate change & individual responsibility

Prepare:

lifestyle changes, emissions, government policy, consumer behaviour, collective action

6. The influence of advertising on consumers

Prepare:

purchasing behaviour, consumerism, brand loyalty, children, regulation

PRIORITY

1 → 2 → 3

Space exploration → Financial management → Remote work

ESSAY DEVELOPMENT FORMULA

POINT → EXPLANATION → EXAMPLE → RESULT

Do not memorise complete essays.

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6. SPEAKING — MODERATE

PART 1 — 10 PREDICTED TOPIC AREAS

1. Hometown

2. Public transport

3. Reading

4. Crowded places

5. Sports

6. Weather

7. Online learning

8. Gifts

9. Films

10. Plants

PRIORITY

Hometown → Public transport → Online learning

PART 1 FORMULA

ANSWER → REASON → EXAMPLE

Keep answers natural and developed, but do not give a Part 3-style speech.

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PART 2 — 10 CUE CARD PRIORITIES

1. A person who inspired you

2. A time you solved a difficult problem

3. A place you visited in the countryside

4. Something you borrowed and returned

5. A time you made a new friend

6. A skill you taught someone

7. A traditional food you like

8. A time you were surprised

9. An important piece of advice you received

10. A change in your daily routine

PRIORITY

Person who inspired you → Difficult problem → Countryside place

CUE CARD STRUCTURE

BACKGROUND → EVENT → DETAILS → RESULT → FEELING / REFLECTION

Use specific details rather than listing the bullet points separately.

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PART 3 — 5 HIGH-PRIORITY DISCUSSION AREAS

1. TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY

people → devices → social impact

Possible discussion:

technology dependence, digital communication, changing behaviour, future technology

2. EDUCATION & LEARNING

methods → exams → future

Possible discussion:

learning methods, examinations, independent learning, practical education, future classrooms

3. ENVIRONMENT & NATURE

protection → resources → climate

Possible discussion:

environmental responsibility, natural resources, climate change, conservation

4. WORK & BUSINESS

careers → skills → workplace

Possible discussion:

career choices, job satisfaction, workplace skills, business development, changing employment patterns

5. CULTURE & VALUES

traditions → media → lifestyle

Possible discussion:

cultural traditions, modern lifestyles, media influence, changing social values

PRIORITY

Technology → Environment → Work

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7. BAND 7–8 LANGUAGE FORMULA BANK

Although + contrast:

Although remote work offers greater flexibility, it may reduce opportunities for face-to-face interaction.

While + comparison:

While technology improves efficiency, excessive dependence on digital devices can create new problems.

Relative clause:

People who develop strong financial skills are more likely to make responsible decisions.

Conditional:

If governments invest in environmental protection, future generations may benefit from healthier ecosystems.

Not only...but also:

Public transport not only reduces congestion but also improves accessibility.

Cause → effect:

The rapid growth of remote employment has significantly changed traditional workplace patterns.

Concession:

Despite the considerable benefits of technological development, its social consequences cannot be ignored.

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8. BIGGEST TRAPS FOR 7–13 SEPTEMBER

LISTENING

❌ First answer you hear

❌ Ignoring corrections

❌ Spelling mistakes

❌ Singular/plural errors

❌ Losing the next question after one mistake

❌ Choosing an option because the exact word was heard

READING

❌ Keyword matching

❌ Outside knowledge

❌ FALSE vs NOT GIVEN

❌ Matching headings by one repeated word

❌ Confusing an example with the main idea

❌ Ignoring words such as some, mainly, often, rarely

WRITING

❌ No clear overview

❌ Listing instead of comparing

❌ No clear position in Task 2

❌ Memorised introduction

❌ Weak examples

❌ Repeating the same vocabulary

❌ Underdeveloped ideas

❌ Changing your opinion midway

SPEAKING

❌ Memorised answers

❌ One-line Part 1 answers

❌ Reading-like delivery

❌ Repeating the same story

❌ Speaking too fast

❌ Overusing “actually”, “basically”, “you know”

❌ Using advanced vocabulary incorrectly

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9. 7-DAY FINAL REVISION PLAN

DAY 1: Listening Parts 1–2 + Reading Passage 1

DAY 2: Listening Parts 3–4 + Reading Passage 2

DAY 3: Academic Task 1 — Map/Table/Process + 2 Part 2 cue cards

DAY 4: GT Formal Letter + Speaking Part 3

DAY 5: One complete Task 2 essay + Reading timed practice

DAY 6: Full Listening + Full Reading

DAY 7: Complete LRWS mock + error-log revision

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FINAL PRIORITY LIST

LISTENING: Hotels & Hospitality + Local Services + Transport

READING: Marine Life & Oceans + Language & Communication + Inventions & Discoveries

ACADEMIC TASK 1: Map + Table + Process

GT TASK 1: Formal Complaint/Request

TASK 2: Space Exploration + Financial Management + Remote Work

SPEAKING PART 1: Hometown + Public Transport + Online Learning

SPEAKING PART 2: Person Who Inspired You + Difficult Problem + Countryside Place

SPEAKING PART 3: Technology + Environment + Work

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