IELTS 4–10 October 2026 LRWS — WEEK 2 FULL PRACTICE SHEET
Best date 10 October
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1. LISTENING — HIGH-PRIORITY PRACTICE
Official Listening: 4 parts, 40 questions, approximately 30 minutes. You hear each recording once. Parts 1–2 are everyday/social situations; Parts 3–4 are educational/training contexts.
PART 1 — JOBS & RECRUITMENT
Predicted situation:
Job enquiry/application
Interview arrangements
Training or work schedule
Practise:
Form completion
Numbers, dates, names, addresses
Multiple choice
Vocabulary: application, vacancy, qualification, shift, salary, reference, interview, recruitment, availability, experience
Shortcut: WHO → WHY → WHEN → WHERE → NUMBER
Trap: The speaker may mention one number and then correct it.
Example: “The interview was originally on Tuesday… actually, Wednesday would be better.”
Answer = Wednesday
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PART 2 — COMMUNITY SERVICES / LOCAL FACILITIES
Predicted situations:
New community facility
Local service information
Changes to a public facility
Practise:
Map/plan labelling
Matching
Multiple choice
Vocabulary: entrance, reception, entrance hall, facilities, pedestrian access, parking area, renovation, opening hours, membership, accessible
Shortcut: For maps, establish: START → LEFT/RIGHT → LANDMARK → DESTINATION
Do not follow every word. Track movement.
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PART 3 — STUDENT PROJECT / EDUCATION
Predicted situations:
Students discussing a project
Research assignment
Course/project planning
Practise:
Multiple choice
Note completion
Matching opinions
Vocabulary: research question, methodology, source, evidence, survey, deadline, presentation, findings, hypothesis, reference
Shortcut: For MCQs: READ OPTIONS → PREDICT DIFFERENCE → LISTEN FOR CONTRAST
Listen especially for: “Initially…” “Actually…” “I'm not sure…” “On second thought…” “Whereas…”
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PART 4 — ACADEMIC LECTURE
High-priority areas:
History/culture
Society
Human behaviour
Cultural development
Practise:
Notes completion
Sentence completion
Multiple choice
Vocabulary: heritage, tradition, settlement, evidence, archaeological, cultural identity, migration, development, preservation, historical records
Shortcut: HEADING → KEYWORD → ANSWER
Do not try to understand every sentence. Follow the lecture structure.
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Listening master formula
READ → PREDICT → LISTEN → CONFIRM → WRITE
Before the audio:
1. Underline keywords.
2. Predict noun/verb/number/name.
3. Check the word limit.
4. Expect paraphrasing.
5. Keep moving if you miss one answer.
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2. READING — ACADEMIC
Academic Reading has 3 passages, 40 questions and 60 minutes. Official IELTS lists question types including MCQ, T/F/NG, matching headings, matching information, matching features and various completion tasks.
PASSAGE 1 — MARINE LIFE / OCEANS
Likely focus:
Marine ecosystems
Ocean species
Human impact on marine life
Adaptation of aquatic species
Priority question types: TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN + MATCHING HEADINGS
Vocabulary: marine ecosystem, species, habitat, biodiversity, adaptation, predator, prey, extinction, coastal, conservation
T/F/NG shortcut
TRUE = same meaning
FALSE = opposite meaning
NOT GIVEN = information missing
Do not use outside knowledge.
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PASSAGE 2 — TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
Possible areas:
New technology
Scientific innovation
Technological development
Effect of technology on society
Priority: Matching Information + Sentence Completion
Vocabulary: innovation, invention, advancement, efficiency, automation, prototype, application, development, implementation, limitation
Shortcut for Matching Information:
UNIQUE WORD → SCAN → LOCATE → READ 2–3 SENTENCES → PROVE
Do not match merely because the paragraph contains the same keyword.
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PASSAGE 3 — HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
Possible areas:
Decision-making
Social behaviour
Memory
Behavioural patterns
Psychological research
Priority: Summary Completion + Multiple Choice
Vocabulary: behaviour, tendency, perception, motivation, cognitive, decision-making, influence, response, experiment, observation
Shortcut:
For summary: READ GAP → PREDICT WORD TYPE → FIND LOCATION → COPY EXACT ANSWER
For MCQ: QUESTION → PARAPHRASE → LOCATE → ELIMINATE → PROVE
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3. GENERAL TRAINING READING
GT Reading has 3 sections: everyday texts in Section 1, work-related texts in Section 2, and a longer general-interest text in Section 3. There are 40 questions and 60 minutes.
SECTION 1 — PERSONAL LETTERS / MESSAGES
Possible texts:
Personal announcement
Invitation/message
Local information
Community notice
Question types: MCQ + Matching
Focus: dates, locations, conditions, instructions, exceptions.
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SECTION 2 — WORKPLACE DOCUMENT
Possible texts:
Workplace policy
Employee handbook
Training information
Company procedure
Question types: TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN + Matching
Vocabulary: policy, employee, procedure, requirement, permission, responsibility, training, regulation, supervisor, workplace
Shortcut: Look for conditions:
if / unless / only if / except / required / permitted / prohibited
These frequently change the meaning.
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SECTION 3 — MAGAZINE / LIFESTYLE ARTICLE
Possible areas:
Lifestyle changes
Society
Modern habits
Work and everyday life
Question types: Sentence Completion + MCQ
Strategy: Do not read every word slowly.
Use:
SKIM → QUESTION → KEYWORD → PARAPHRASE → LOCATION → PROOF
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4. READING TIME FORMULA
Academic:
Passage 1 = 15–17 min
Passage 2 = 18–20 min
Passage 3 = 23–25 min
GT:
Section 1 = 15 min
Section 2 = 20 min
Section 3 = 25 min
Final rule:
Never spend 5 minutes saving 1 mark.
Mark it, move on, return later.
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5. WRITING TASK 1 — ACADEMIC
This week prioritise:
TYPE 1 — PIE CHART
Focus:
proportions
largest/smallest categories
major changes
similarities
Useful language:
accounted for
constituted
represented
made up
the largest proportion
the smallest share
Formula:
INTRO → OVERVIEW → MAJOR COMPARISON 1 → MAJOR COMPARISON 2
Do not describe every number.
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TYPE 2 — TABLE
Focus:
highest/lowest
significant differences
similar figures
changes across years if applicable
Useful language:
stood at
was considerably higher than
was almost twice as high as
respectively
in contrast
by comparison
Shortcut:
HIGHEST → LOWEST → BIGGEST GAP → SIMILARITY
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TYPE 3 — MAP
Focus:
what changed
what was added
what disappeared
movement of facilities
location changes
Vocabulary:
demolished, constructed, converted, relocated, expanded, replaced, pedestrian area, residential area, entrance, pathway
Map formula:
INTRO → OVERVIEW → OLD MAP → NEW MAP
High-value grammar:
was replaced by
was converted into
was demolished to make way for
was expanded
was relocated
Academic Task 1 requires at least 150 words and about 20 minutes.
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6. GT WRITING TASK 1 — FORMAL LETTER
For this week, practise:
1. FORMAL COMPLAINT
Possible situation: A service/facility has caused a problem.
Structure:
Dear Sir or Madam,
P1 — PURPOSE
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction regarding...
P2 — PROBLEM
Explain exactly what happened.
P3 — CONSEQUENCE + DETAILS
Explain how it affected you.
P4 — REQUEST / SOLUTION
I would therefore appreciate it if you could...
Yours faithfully,
[Name]
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2. FORMAL REQUEST
Useful opening:
> I am writing to request information regarding...
Useful request language:
> I would be grateful if you could provide...
> Could you please clarify whether...
> I would appreciate further information about...
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3. FORMAL APPLICATION
Useful language:
> I am writing to apply for...
> I believe that my experience and qualifications make me a suitable candidate for...
> I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further.
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GT Task 1 golden rule
PURPOSE → BULLET 1 → BULLET 2 → BULLET 3 → ACTION
Never write bullet points in the actual answer. IELTS requires a connected letter of at least 150 words.
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7. WRITING TASK 2 — 3 ESSAY TYPES
The three types for this week's practice:
TYPE 1 — DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS
Formula:
INTRO Paraphrase + both sides + your position
BODY 1 View A → explanation → example
BODY 2 View B → explanation → example
CONCLUSION Both sides + clear opinion
Shortcut:
VIEW → WHY → EXAMPLE → EFFECT
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TYPE 2 — AGREE OR DISAGREE
Formula:
INTRO → REASON 1 → REASON 2 → CONCLUSION
Do not write:
“I completely agree and disagree.”
Choose a clear position.
Useful language:
> The primary reason for this is that...
> Another significant factor is...
> A clear example of this can be seen in...
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TYPE 3 — ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
Formula:
INTRO → ADVANTAGES → DISADVANTAGES → CONCLUSION
For a stronger answer:
ADVANTAGE → WHY → EXAMPLE
DISADVANTAGE → WHY → EXAMPLE
Then give a clear overall position if the question asks for one.
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8. 8 HIGH-PRIORITY TASK 2 TOPICS
1. Technology and education
Some people believe technology has improved education, while others believe it has created new problems.
Prepare: access → personalised learning → distraction → dependence
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2. Government investment in public transport
Governments should spend more money improving public transportation rather than expanding roads.
Prepare: congestion → accessibility → environment → infrastructure cost
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3. Cultural heritage vs modern development
Historic buildings and cultural sites should be protected even when cities need more space for modern development.
Prepare: identity → tourism → housing → economic development
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4. Social media and young people
Social media has a significant influence on young people's behaviour and relationships.
Prepare: communication → comparison → information → privacy
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5. Living in cities vs rural areas
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in large cities compared with rural areas.
Prepare: employment → services → cost → community → lifestyle
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6. Renewable energy
Governments should accelerate the transition from traditional energy sources to renewable energy.
Prepare: emissions → energy security → investment → reliability
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7. Online learning vs traditional classrooms
Some people prefer online education, whereas others believe face-to-face education is more effective.
Prepare: flexibility → interaction → discipline → accessibility
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8. Protecting wildlife and natural areas
Some people believe governments should spend more money protecting wildlife and natural habitats.
Prepare: biodiversity → ecosystems → tourism → development
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9. TASK 2 VOCABULARY BANK
Education
curriculum, academic performance, digital learning, accessibility, classroom interaction, independent learning
Technology
technological advancement, automation, digital dependence, online platform, innovation, accessibility
Environment
renewable energy, carbon emissions, biodiversity, natural habitat, conservation, sustainable development
Cities
urbanisation, infrastructure, public transport, housing shortage, congestion, quality of life
Culture
cultural heritage, historical identity, preservation, traditional practices, modernisation
Society
social interaction, community ties, public awareness, behavioural change, social pressure
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10. BAND 7+ GRAMMAR ENGINE
Do not force complicated grammar everywhere.
Use:
Although + clause, main clause
> Although online education provides greater flexibility, it can reduce direct interaction between students and teachers.
While + contrast
> While cities offer better employment opportunities, rural areas often provide a quieter lifestyle.
This can lead to + noun
> Excessive dependence on technology can lead to reduced face-to-face interaction.
If + present, will + verb
> If governments improve public transport, fewer people will rely on private cars.
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11. SPEAKING — SEPTEMBER–DECEMBER 2026
Use the Makkar September–December 2026 pool, 1–70, as your main Part 1 and Part 2 preparation bank.
The uploaded Makkar source itself states that it is guesswork rather than guaranteed exam content and advises against memorised answers; it also notes that older May–August cards may remain relevant.
Official IELTS Speaking remains:
PART 1 — Introduction & Interview
PART 2 — Long Turn / Cue Card
PART 3 — Discussion
The test is 11–14 minutes and is assessed on fluency/coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range/accuracy and pronunciation.
Part 1 formula
ANSWER → BECAUSE → DETAIL
Example:
> Do you enjoy learning new things?
> Yes, definitely. I enjoy learning new things because it keeps me mentally active. Recently, I've been trying to improve my presentation skills, so I've been watching short talks online and practising at home.
Avoid: “Yes, I do because it is good.”
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Part 2 formula
Use:
WHEN → WHERE → WHO → WHAT → FEELING → RESULT
Do not memorise a complete answer.
Prepare flexible: people + places + experiences + feelings + reasons
Your goal is to speak for 1.5–2 minutes naturally.
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Part 3 formula
OPINION → REASON → EXAMPLE → CONSEQUENCE
Example:
> I think technology has changed education considerably because students can now access information almost instantly. For example, online platforms allow learners to watch lectures whenever they have time. As a result, education has become more flexible, although students need stronger self-discipline.
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12. SPEAKING VOCABULARY ENGINE
Instead of repeating:
good → good → good
Use:
effective, practical, memorable, rewarding, convenient, challenging, meaningful, enjoyable, worthwhile
Instead of:
very important
Use:
essential / crucial / highly significant
Instead of:
very difficult
Use:
challenging / demanding / complicated
Instead of:
I like it
Use:
I’m quite fond of it.
I find it genuinely enjoyable.
It’s something I’ve grown to appreciate.
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13. PRONUNCIATION QUICK FIX
Focus on:
WORD STRESS + ENDINGS + CONNECTED SPEECH
Do not speak unnaturally slowly.
Practise:
comfortable
environment
development
technology
opportunity
particularly
And watch final sounds:
worked
visited
changed
improved
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14. 7-DAY PRACTICE PLAN
4 October
Listening P1 + Reading P1
Academic Task 1: Pie chart
GT: Formal complaint
Speaking Part 1
5 October
Listening P2 + Reading P2
Academic Task 1: Table
GT: Formal request
Speaking Part 2
6 October
Listening P3 + Reading P3
Task 2: Discuss Both Views
Speaking Part 3
7 October
Listening P4
Academic Task 1: Map
GT: Formal application
Speaking Part 1 + Part 2
8 October
Full Listening test
Full Academic/GT Reading test
Task 2: Agree/Disagree
9 October
Writing Task 1 + Task 2 under timed conditions
Speaking full mock
10 October
FULL LRWS MOCK
Listening — 30 min
Reading — 60 min
Writing — 60 min
Speaking — 11–14 min
Then spend another 30–40 minutes analysing mistakes.
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15. FINAL EXAM-DAY SHORTCUTS
Listening
Predict → Listen → Confirm → Move
Reading
Question → Keyword → Paraphrase → Location → Proof
Academic Task 1
Intro → Overview → Compare → Compare
GT Task 1
Purpose → 3 bullets → Request/action → Formal close
Task 2
Position → Reason → Explanation → Example → Result
Speaking Part 1
Answer → Why → Detail
Speaking Part 2
When → Where → Who → What → Feeling → Result
Speaking Part 3
Opinion → Why → Example → Consequence
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