IELTS Advanced Preparation 2025

Go from Band 6.5 to 7.5+ with real Cambridge past papers, 50+ high-frequency words, speaking/writing samples, and a 90-day plan used by 8.0+ scorers.

Free Mock Test Band 7+ Vocab 90-Day Plan

IELTS 2025 Stats

2.9M+
Tests Taken

Band 7.0
Avg. Target

Top Scorer: Band 9.0 (Pakistan)

IELTS Test Pattern & Band Scoring (2025)

4

Sections

2.5

Hours

9.0

Max Band

2Y

Validity

Section-Wise Breakdown

Section	Questions	Time	Band 7.5+ Tips
Listening	40	30 min	Focus on synonyms, spelling, numbers; practice accents (BBC, TED)
Reading	40	60 min	Skim + scan; locate keywords; 20 min/passage
Writing	2 Tasks	60 min	Task 2: 250+ words, 4-paragraph structure; use complex grammar
Speaking	3 Parts	11–14 min	Fluent, natural; use idioms, fillers, 2-min long turn

Source: British Council & IDP 2025; no negative marking.

Free Full IELTS Mock Test (Cambridge Style)

IELTS Advanced Mock Test 1

Full test with Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking + Answer Key + Band Score Calculator

What's Inside:

40 Listening Questions (with audio link)
3 Reading Passages (40 Qs)
Task 1 & 2 Prompts
Part 1–3 Speaking Cues

Why This Mock Works:

Based on Cambridge IELTS 18–19
Real exam timing & difficulty
Examiner notes on Writing/Speaking
Band 7.5+ answer samples

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50+ High-Frequency IELTS Vocabulary (Band 7.5+)

Academic & Topic-Based Words

Ubiquitous → present everywhere
Exacerbate → make worse
Alleviate → reduce suffering
Proliferation → rapid increase
Paradigm → typical example
Ephemeral → short-lived
Resilience → ability to recover
Detrimental → harmful
Sustainable → maintainable long-term
Disparity → inequality

Speaking & Writing Collocations

play a pivotal role
strike a balance
address the issue
pose a threat
underpin the argument
exert pressure
stem from
give rise to
on the grounds that
in the long run

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Band 8.0 Speaking & Writing Samples

Writing Task 2 Sample (Band 8.0)

Topic: Technology and education

"The integration of technology in education has revolutionized learning..."

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Speaking Part 2 Sample (Band 8.0)

Cue Card: Describe a memorable journey

"I'd like to talk about a trip to Northern Pakistan last summer..."

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90-Day IELTS Advanced Plan (Band 7.5+)

Week 1–4: Foundation

Diagnostic test → identify weak areas
Learn 20 vocab/day + collocations
Practice 1 listening/reading daily
Write 1 Task 2 essay/week

Week 5–8: Intensive

Full mock test weekly
Record speaking → self-review
Grammar: complex sentences, passive
Time management drills

Week 9–12: Peak

3 full mocks/week
Examiner feedback simulation
Revise vocab + idioms
Final week: light practice

Download Free 90-Day Plan (PDF)

Best IELTS Books & Online Resources

Cambridge IELTS 15–19

Official past papers + audio

IELTS Liz / Ryan

Free tips, samples, videos

British Council App

Practice tests, progress tracker

IELTS Registration & Dates (Pakistan)

Fee: PKR 48,500 (Computer) / PKR 46,000 (Paper)
Register: britishcouncil.pk or idp.com/pakistan
Centers: Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Faisalabad
Dates: 4x/month (check calendar)
Results: 3–5 days (computer), 13 days (paper)

IELTS Advanced FAQs

Use complex grammar, rich vocab, clear ideas. Practice 10+ mocks. Get feedback on writing/speaking.

Same difficulty. Computer: faster results, typing. Paper: handwriting, familiar format.

Yes! One Skill Retake (OSR) available for Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking within 60 days.