IELTS Maverick

  • IELTS Writing Task 1: The Data Point Selection Technique

    Why This Works You can’t describe every number in a graph within 150 words. Examiners reward candidates who select the most significant data points rather than listing everything they see. How to Apply the Technique Step 1: You identify the highest and lowest values first. These are your most important points. Step 2: You look…

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  • IELTS Speaking: The Bridge Phrase Technique

    Why This Works Examiners may penalize awkward silences and “um, er” sounds heavily in the fluency criteria. Bridge phrases give you 2-3 seconds of thinking time while keeping your speech flowing naturally. How to Apply the Technique Step 1: You can memorize 5 bridge phrases that feel natural to you. Examples: “That’s an interesting question,”…

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  • The Keyword Underlining Strategy

    Why this strategy works Most students read IELTS passages without a plan, then waste time searching for answers. The keyword underlining strategy changes this completely. You underline key words in the questions first, then scan the passage for these exact words or their synonyms. This works because IELTS passages always contain the information you need…

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  • The 30-Second Prediction Rule: IELTS Listening

    Why This Technique Changes Everything You get 30 seconds to read questions before each IELTS Listening section starts. Most students waste this time panicking or reading randomly. Smart test-takers use these precious seconds to predict answers and prime their ears for specific information. The Step-by-Step Process First, you should scan all questions quickly to identify…

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  • IELTS Academic Reading Marine Life and Fisheries

    Welcome to this comprehensive IELTS Reading practice test focused on marine life and fisheries! Test Format: This practice test contains one academic passage with 9 questions that mirror the actual IELTS examination. The questions are arranged in sequential order, following the flow of information in the text. Academic Reading Passage The Future of Global Fisheries…

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  • IELTS Reading: The Keyword Transformation Technique

    Why This Works Most IELTS Reading questions don’t use the exact words from the passage. The examiners deliberately paraphrase key information using synonyms, different grammar structures, and alternative expressions. How to Apply the Technique Step 1: You should identify 2-3 keywords in each question before reading the passage. Step 2: You can think of synonyms…

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  • IELTS Academic Reading Sustainable Tourism

    Welcome to this comprehensive IELTS Reading practice test for Sustainable Tourism topic! This exercise is designed to help you prepare for the Academic Reading section of the IELTS exam. The IELTS Reading test consists of three passages with a total of 40 questions, and you have 60 minutes to complete the entire test. Test Structure:…

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  • IELTS Speaking: International Tourism

    This comprehensive practice set covers all three parts of the IELTS Speaking test, focusing on international tourism. The Speaking test is designed to assess your ability to communicate effectively in English through different types of interaction: Practice each section thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the format and develop confidence in expressing your ideas clearly and…

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  • IELTS Writing Task 2: International Tourism

    This is an IELTS Writing Task 2 practice question focusing on international tourism. You should spend approximately 40 minutes on this task and write at least 250 words. This question type requires you to discuss both perspectives and provide your own opinion, which is one of the most common formats in IELTS Writing Task 2.…

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  • IELTS Writing Task 2 Architecture

    Welcome to this IELTS Writing Task 2 practice question focusing on architecture and urban development. You should spend approximately 40 minutes on this task, as recommended in the actual IELTS exam. Write at least 250 words. Higher-scoring responses typically contain 270-300 words, demonstrating your ability to develop ideas thoroughly while maintaining focus and coherence. Remember…

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