The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is widely recognised as a reliable means of assessing the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. These Practice Tests are designed to give future IELTS candidates an idea of whether their English is at the required level.
IELTS is owned by three partners,Cambridge University Press & Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Limited (through its subsidiary company, IELTS Australia Pty Limited). Further information on IELTS can be found on the IELTS website www.ielts.org.
WHAT IS THE TEST FORMAT?
IELTS consists of four components. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests. There is a choice of Reading and Writing tests according to whether a candidate is taking the Academic or General Training module.
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Academic
For candidates wishing to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, and for those seeking professional registration.
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General Training
For candidates wishing to migrate to an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK), and for those wishing to train or study at below degree level.
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The test components are taken in the following order:
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Listening
4 parts, 40 items approximately 30 minutes
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Academic Reading
3 sections, 40 items
60 minutes
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General Training Reading
3 sections, 40 items
60 minutes
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Academic Writing
2 tasks
60 minutes
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General Training Writing
2 tasks
60 minutes
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Speaking
11 to 14 minutes
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Total Test Time
2 hours 44 minutes
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General Training TEST FORMAT
Listening
This test consists of four parts, each with ten questions. The first two parts are concerned with social needs. The first part is a conversation between two speakers and the second part is a monologue. The final two parts are concerned with situations related to educational or training contexts. The third part is a conversation between up to four people and the fourth part is a monologue.
A variety of question types is used, including: multiple choice, matching, plan/map/diagram labelling, form completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, summary completion, sentence completion, short-answer questions.
Candidates hear the recording once only and answer the questions as they listen. Ten minutes are allowed at the end for candidates to transfer their answers to the answer sheet.
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Introduction 4
Test 1 10
Test 2 33
Test 3 55
Test 4 78
General Training: Reading and Writing Test A 101
General Training: Reading and Writing Test B 114
Tapescripts 127
Answer Keys 151
Model and sample answers for Writing tasks 161
Sample answer sheets 173
Acknowledgements 176
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