IELTS Quick Diagnostic — Find What to Practice

1. Choose the best meaning of “significant”.

smallimportanttemporary

2. Choose the closest meaning of “decline” in “sales declined last year”.

increasedecreaseremain equal

3. Which sentence is grammatically complete?

Because the weather changed.The weather changed quickly.Although raining heavily.

4. Choose the correct sentence.

People is using more public transport.People are using more public transport.People using more public transport.

5. A paragraph says: “The museum is free on weekdays but charges admission on weekends.” Which statement is correct?

It is always free.It costs money on Saturday and Sunday.It is closed on weekdays.

6. If a question asks for “NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS”, which answer follows the instruction?

the new city librarycity librarythe city library building

7. Which sentence gives the clearest main idea for a paragraph about traffic?

Traffic.Heavy traffic creates several problems for city residents.There are cars and roads and people.

8. Which example best supports the claim “Public parks improve city life”?

Parks are green.For example, parks give residents a free place to exercise and meet other people.Cities have many things.

9. Which answer best develops “Do you enjoy reading?”

Yes.Yes. I read most evenings because it helps me relax after work.Reading is books.

10. For Speaking Part 3, which response shows the most useful development?

I agree.I agree because public transport can reduce traffic, especially in large cities where many people commute every day.Transport is important.

11. You are unsure about one Reading answer and time is running out. What is the best action?

Leave every later question blank.Make your best choice, move on, and return if time remains.Spend all remaining time on that one question.

12. In Speaking Part 2, what should you do during the one-minute preparation time?

Write a full memorised script.Make short notes to organise ideas for the two-minute talk.Stay silent without planning.

This is a practice-direction tool. It does not predict an IELTS band score.

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