IELTS Reading: The White Horse of Uffington

🏮 To celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse, here's an Academic Passage 1 text all about The White Horse of Uffington - an ancient chalk figure cut into a hillside in England. The text discusses how and when this 'geoglyph' was created, and my podcast walks you through a set of Gapfill Summary and True False Not Given (TFNG) questions. It includes tips about: ⛳️ red flag clues in TFNG questions, especially comparisons and the use of 'most' (= the vast majority) how to skip information that you don't need how 'known as' and 'called' lead you quickly to the answer At the end, we review vocabulary related to ancient customs and traditional celebrations that you can use in the Speaking Test. 👉 Join the Members Academy for the full lesson and lots more on a variety of IELTS topics. Go to my website for more information: ieltsetc.com . Useful expressions 🎏 This festival is deeply rooted in history. 📆 This ceremony marks the start of the new year. 🎉 These traditions are passed down through generations. 💃🏽 There is a festive atmosphere in the streets. 👹 It is a communal celebration with music and dancing. 🎎 Many people wear traditional costumes. 🪦 Families pay respect to their ancestors during the festival . 🧧 It is a public holiday, so everyone can celebrate. 🎎 Family celebrations give us a strong sense of belonging. 🏮 Traditional festivals are important for our cultural identity.

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IELTS Reading: The White Horse of Uffington is an episode from IELTS Made Easier by IELTS with Fiona.

This episode is 00:26:21 long.

This episode was published on Feb 20, 2026.

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