Vocabulary for Common IELTS Reading Topics


Boost your Reading score by familiarizing yourself with vocabulary commonly associated with frequent IELTS topics.

While you can often guess word meanings from context, having a strong vocabulary related to typical themes like science, environment, education, and society can significantly improve your reading speed and comprehension.

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Vocabulary by Topic

Key terms often found in passages related to environment & conservation:

  • Sustainability
  • Biodiversity
  • Deforestation
  • Climate Change
  • Pollution
  • Renewable Energy
  • Conservation
  • Ecosystem
  • Habitat
  • Endangered Species
  • Carbon Footprint
  • Global Warming

Tip: Try reading articles or watching documentaries on these topics to see these words used in context.

Key terms often found in passages related to technology & innovation:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Automation
  • Innovation
  • Digital Divide
  • Cybersecurity
  • Biotechnology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Virtual Reality (VR)
  • Algorithm
  • Data Analysis
  • Connectivity
  • Technological Advancement

Tip: Try reading articles or watching documentaries on these topics to see these words used in context.

Key terms often found in passages related to education & learning:

  • Pedagogy
  • Curriculum
  • Assessment
  • Tertiary Education
  • Vocational Training
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Cognitive Development
  • Educational Attainment
  • Literacy
  • Numeracy
  • Distance Learning
  • Standardized Testing

Tip: Try reading articles or watching documentaries on these topics to see these words used in context.

Key terms often found in passages related to health & medicine:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Vaccination
  • Chronic Disease
  • Mental Health
  • Nutrition
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Healthcare System
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Well-being

Tip: Try reading articles or watching documentaries on these topics to see these words used in context.

Key terms often found in passages related to society & culture:

  • Globalization
  • Urbanization
  • Demographics
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Social Inequality
  • Migration
  • Community Development
  • Social Trends
  • Consumerism
  • Lifestyle
  • Tradition
  • Modernity

Tip: Try reading articles or watching documentaries on these topics to see these words used in context.

Key terms often found in passages related to science & research:

  • Hypothesis
  • Experiment
  • Methodology
  • Analysis
  • Evidence
  • Discovery
  • Astronomy
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Research Findings
  • Scientific Method

Tip: Try reading articles or watching documentaries on these topics to see these words used in context.


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