Riddles
I shrink smaller the more letters you add to me.
short
This strategy involves listening for key words to help you understand the main idea.
skimming
This ancient wonder of the world was located in Egypt and was built as a tomb for a pharaoh.
Great Pyramid of Giza
This country has hosted the most Olympic Games, with a total of four events held there.
United States
This breakfast item may look innocent, but it has the potential to ruin your life if it decides to stick to the pan.
pancake
You’ll find me once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years.
M
In the IELTS listening test, you will hear two speakers discussing a topic. This type of question focuses on the relationship between the speakers.
conversations
This large wall, built in China to protect against invasions, is over 13,000 miles long.
Great Wall of China
This city will host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Paris
If you drop this, it’ll probably break, but you’ll also wonder why it's so important that you couldn’t just put it in a safe place.
Phone
I’m full of holes, but I still hold water.
sponge
In the reading section, you must find the correct information and place it in a blank space.
fill in the blanks
The capital city of Germany
Berlin
This country won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, held in Russia.
France
This sweet treat is a source of comfort during sad days and movie marathons.
ice cream
I can be cracked, made, told, and played.
Standing straight and making eye contact.
In IELTS Task 1, this type of writing asks you to describe trends, differences, or similarities.
graph or chart descriptions
This event, which took place in 1969, saw astronauts from NASA land on the moon.
Apollo 11 moon landing
This footballer is often regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, playing for Barcelona and the Argentine national team.
Lionel Messi
This popular snack could win an Oscar for its performance in "midnight munching" and "random cravings."
Potato chips
The more you take away from me, the bigger I get.
hole
This speaking skill helps you sound fluent and confident during the test.
Pronunciation
In 1492, this explorer sailed the ocean blue, discovering lands in the Americas
Christopher Columbus
In cricket, this term is used to describe a score of zero runs.
duck
This idiom means you’re in a situation that’s difficult to get out of, but it sounds like a place to eat.
pickle