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The Writing section was open-ended. She chose Task 2: “Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?” She wrote a clear thesis, two body paragraphs with examples (a local food bank, a park cleanup), and a balanced conclusion. She’d memorized the Barron’s “band 9” vocabulary but used it only where natural: beneficial, mandatory, foster civic responsibility.

Tonight was the final rehearsal. Her real exam was in twelve hours.

“Let’s talk about where you live. Do you live in a house or an apartment?” Barrons IELTS -Book and Audio CD-

She flipped to Practice Test 4, the one she’d been saving. The Listening section came first. She slid the Audio CD into her old laptop, the same one she’d used since university. The narrator’s familiar, crisp British voice filled her small apartment: “Section 1. You will hear a woman phoning a travel agency…”

She answered into the silence, pretending a kind-faced examiner was across the table. “An apartment. It’s a small but cozy place in the suburbs—lots of trees, very quiet.” The Writing section was open-ended

And Nina smiled. If you’d like, I can also create a practice story with IELTS-style questions (listening or reading) based on that narrative—just let me know.

She checked the answer key. 36 out of 40. Her best yet. She’d memorized the Barron’s “band 9” vocabulary but

“Let’s move to Part 2. Describe a gift you gave to someone recently.”

She spoke for two minutes without stopping. Her voice cracked once, but she kept going. The CD’s timer beeped. She’d done it.

The Last Practice