Difficulty level: Semi Hard The “Nature or Nurture” topic has appeared in different parts of the IELTS test. Do you know what “Nature or Nurture” means? Listen to the recording and fill the gaps in the summary below: Nature or Nurture Your browser doesn’t support audio element. We are all born with certain physical characteristics … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the recording and answer the questions below: 3D Printing Your browser doesn’t support audio element. 1. Which 3D printed product can already be bought? A) computers B) glasses C) mobile phones 2. Which THREE materials can be used in 3D printers? A) paper B) metal C) wood D) glass … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard The following recording is part of a documentary about the issue of advertising to children. As well as being good listening practice, the ideas in the recording are really useful for writing and speaking. Advertising to children Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Listen to the recording and fill the gaps … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the following interview about the problem of litter on a beach in England and fill the gaps in the summary below: Problem of Litter Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Over the _____ of the last weekend, the local authority collected 20 tonnes of rubbish from one beach. It … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the information about a university visiting day. Fill the gaps below using a maximum of three words and/or numbers. A university visiting day Your browser doesn’t support audio element. The minimum notice period to arrange a visit is ______. You may send your booking form by post, fax or … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the recording about community service, then fill the gaps in the summary below: Community Service Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Community service is the practice of ______ or ______ unpaid work. Examples of projects include cleaning a park, collecting items for ______ or cleaning ______ verges. Other examples … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the recording and fill the gaps in the summary below. How to save money and stop spending? Your browser doesn’t support audio element. How to save money and stop spending It’s impossible to stop spending completely, but you can stop ______ spending, or ______ it. You really need to … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the following interview with a doctor about the risks of too much sitting, and fill the gaps in the sentences below: Too Much Sitting Your browser doesn’t support audio element. We spend about 10 hours a day sitting, which is an unprecedented _____ _____ activity. There are significant health … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to a lecturer explaining what a dissertation is. And fill each gap in the following summary with ONE word. Dissertation Your browser doesn’t support audio element. A dissertation is piece of _____ research that you do at the end of your university life. It _____ upon everything that you have … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the following advice about buying train tickets in the UK, and answer the questions below: Buying Train Tickets Your browser doesn’t support audio element. 1. If you book 12 weeks in advance, you can get a return ticket to Manchester for £ ______. 2. Which website are you advised … more →