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INTRODUCTION

3

IELTS PRACTICE TEST 1 ................................................................................................................................................................ 13

LISTENING..........................................................................................................................................................................14
READING............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
W R ITIN G ............................................................................................................................................................................ 34
SPEAKING........................................................................................................................................................................... 36
IELTS PRACTICE TEST 2 ........................................................................................................................................................ ....... 37

LISTENING.......................................................................................................................................................................... 38

READING............................................................................................................................................................................ 43
W R ITING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 58
SPEAKING........................................................................................................................................................................... 60
IELTS PRACTICE TEST 3 ................................................................................................................................................................ 61

LISTENING.......................................................................................................................................................................... 62
READING............................................................................................................................................................................ 67
W R ITN G ..............................................................................................................................................................................81
SPEAKING................................................................................................................................................................... .

.83

IELTS PRACTICE TEST 4 ................................................................................................................................................................ 84

LISTENING.......................................................................................................................................................................... 85
READING.............................................................................................................................................................................90
W R ITIN G .......................................................................................................................................................................... 103
SPEAKING......................................................................................................................................................................... 105
IELTS PRA CTICE TEST 5 .............................................................................................................................................................. 106

LISTENING........................................................................................................................................................................ 107
READING.......................................................................................................................................................................... 112
W R ITIN G ...........................................................................................................................................................................127
SPEAKING..........................................................................................................................................................................129
IELTS PR A CTICE T ES T 6 .............................................................................................................................................................. 130

LISTENING......................................................................................................................................................................... 131
READING........................................................................................................................................................................... 137
153

W R ITIN G ..................................................................................................................................................................
SPEAKING.......................................................................................................................................................

........1 5 5

G EN ER A L T R A IN IN G : R EA D IN G AND W RITIN G TEST A ................................................................................................156

READING............................................................................................................................................................................ 157
W R ITIN G ............................................................ :.................................................................................................

...

...169

Contents

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A N SW ER K E Y ............................................................................................................................................................................... 171

TEST 1 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 172
TEST 2 ..............................................................................................................................................................................179
TEST 3 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 186
TEST 4 ..............................................................................................................................................................................193
TEST 5 ..............................................................................................................................................................................195
TEST 6 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 197
GEN ERAL TRAINING T E S T A ........................................................................................................................................199
M O D EL AND SAM PLE A N SW ERS FOR W RITIN G T A S K S ............................................................................................. 200

TEST 1 ..............................................................................................................................................................................200
TEST 2 ..............................................................................................................................................................................202
TEST 3 ..............................................................................................................................................................................204
TEST 4 ..............................................................................................................................................................................206
TEST 5 ..............................................................................................................................................................................208
TEST 6 ..............................................................................................................................................................................210
GENERAL TRAINING TESTA........................................................................................................................................212
SAM PLE SPEAKIN G T E S T ......................................................................................................................................................... 214

TEST 5 ..............................................................................................................................................................................214
TEST 6 ..............................................................................................................................................................................217
T A P E S C R IP T S ................................................................................................................................................................................220

TEST 1 ..............................................................................................................................................................................220
TEST 2 ..............................................................................................................................................................................229
TEST 3 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 238
TEST 4 .................................................................................................................................................................... .........247
TEST 5 ..............................................................................................................................................................................254
TEST 6 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 262

2 I Contents


Introduction

f

• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is w id e ly
recognised as a reliable means of assessing the language ability of
candidates w ho

need to study or w o rk w here

English is the

language of com m unication. These Practice Tests are designed to
give future IELTS candidates an idea of w hether their English is at
the required level.
• IELTS is ow ned by three partners: the University of Cam bridge
ESO L

Exam inations,

Australia

(through

the

British

C ouncil

its subsidiary com pany,

and

ID P :

Education

IELTS Australia

Pty

Lim ited). Further information on IELTS can be found on the IELTS
website (w w w .ielts.o rg ).


I E L T S Fact file
The exam is divided into four modules, taken in the following order:

Listening

(30 minutes)

In each section you will hear a recording. The four sections become progressively
more difficult and each recording is played once only. There are pauses to divide
the recording into smaller parts. For each part you need to answer a series of
questions of one type.
Section

Number
of items

Text type

1

10

social or transactional
“
,
4
conversation (2 speakers)

2

10

talk or speech on social needs
(1 speaker)

10

conversation in educational
,
context (2-4 speakers)

3

4

10

talk or lecture on topic of
general interest (1 speaker)

Task types

•

completing notes, table,
sentences, diagram, flow chart
or summary

•

short-answer questions

•

various kinds of multiplechoice
questions

•

labelling parts of a diagram

•

classification matching lists

•

sentence completion

•

correcting notes

Tips and hints
•

Read the questions before each section of the recording begins.

ễ Use the pauses to prepare for the next set of questions.
• Study the instructions to find out what you have to write and where.
ệ Use the example at the beginning of the first section to familiarize yourself with
the sound, the situation, and the speakers.
•

Keep listening all the time, looking only at the questions that relate to the part
being played.

•

Remember that the topics are non-technical and no more difficult for you than
for students of other subjects.

• Answer questions in the order they appear on the Question Paper - they normally
follow the order of information in the recording.

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Introduction


ề You have some time after the tape ends to transfer your answers to the Answer
Sheet - check your grammar and spelling as you do so.

• There may be a variety of English accents and dialects, so practise listening to
speakers from different places and backgrounds.

Academic Reading

(60 minutes)

The three passages contain 2000-2750 words in total and become progressively
more difficult, but they are always suitable for non-specialist readers. If any technical
terms are used, they will be explained in a glossary. W hile the number of questions
for each passage may vary, there are always forty items in total.

Passage

Number
of items
11-15

11-15

11-15

Text type

topics of general
interest
non-specialist
articles or extracts
from books,
journals, magazines

and newspapers
one, at least, has
detailed logical
argument

Task types

various kinds of multiple-choice
questions short-answer questions
sentence completion classification
matching headings with paragraphs or
sections of text
completing notes, sentences, tables,
summary, diagram or flow chart
matching lists/phrases
matching information with paragraphs
true/false/not given (text information)
yes/no/not given (writer's views)

Tips and hints
•

First read each passage quickly and ask yourself questions, e.g. W hat is the topic?
Where is the text probably taken from? W hat is the writer's main purpose? W ho
is the intended reader? In what style is it written?

•

Don't try to understand the exact meaning of every word. There isn't time, and a
particular word or sentence may not be tested anyway.

• Study any example answer and decide why it is correct.
Ế If you have to choose from alternatives, check how many of them you have to use.
Ệ Check whether you have to use words from the text in your answers or your own words.
ề Keep to the^stated word limit by avoiding unnecessary words in your answer.

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Ệ If a question type uses both unfinished statements and direct questions, decide
which are which and check the grammar of your answers.
• After you fill in all the answers on a diagram, chart or table, check that it makes
sense overall.

Academic Writing

(60 minutes)

There is no choice of task, either in Part 1 or 2, so you must be prepared to write
about any topic. However, the topics in the exam are of general interest and you do
not need to be an expert to write about them.
Task
1

2

Time

Format

20 minutes

150-word report,
describing or
explaining a table or
diagram

40 minutes

250-word essay,
responding to a
written
opinion/problem

Task types

presenting information based on:
•

data, e.g. bar charts, line graph, table

•

a process/procedure in various stages

•

an object, event or series of events

presenting and/or discussing:
• your opinions
• solutions to problems
• evidence, opinions and implications
• ideas or arguments

Tips and hints
ề Your answer must be relevant to the task: never write pre-prepared sections of text.
• There are no marks for copying the question in your answer, but if you wish you
can rephrase it in your own words.
• There is a minimum number of words, but no maximum. This means that if you
write fewer than 150 words you will lose marks.
• Task 2 carries more marks than Task 1, so keep to the suggested timing.
• Always leave some time to check your essay after you have finished.
•

Essays are often on topics that are of current interest: read and listen to the news
on a wide range of subjects, thinking about the issues involved.

In Task 1, you are tested on:
Task Fulfilment - answer the question, keeping to the topic at all times.
Coherence and Cohesion - organize your writing well, connecting your ideas
and sentences with suitable linking expressions.

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Vocabulary and Sentence Structure - use a wide range of language both
accurately and appropriately.

In Task 2, you are tested on:
Arguments, Ideas and Evidence - show you can discuss these and put forward
your own opinions.
Communicative Quality - express your ideas clearly, organizing and linking
them logically.
Vocabulary and Sentence Structure - use a wide range of language both
accurately and appropriately.

Speaking

(11-14 minutes)

You will be interviewed, on your own, by one Examiner, and the conversation will
be recorded on audio cassette. The three-part structure of the interview is always
the same, although the topics will vary from candidate to candidate.

Part

,ăỳ:

Time' 's.‘

Task types

Format

•
1

2

4-5 minutes

3-4 minutes

introduction,
interview

independent
long turn

Introduction, ID check

• You answer questions about yourself, your
home/family, job/studies, interests, other
familiar topics.
• You are given a topic verbally and on a card.
You have a minute to prepare a talk.
• You speak for 1 -2 minutes on the topic, e.g.
a person, place, object or event.
• You answer one or two follow-up questions.

3

4-5 minutes

two-way
discussion

• You answer verbal questions, discussing more

abstract ideas linked to the topic of Part 2.

Tips and hints
•

Do not try to make any kind of prepared speech.

• Add to any 'Yes' or 'No' answers you give, explaining at least one point.
•

Remember that it is your ability to communicate effectively that is being assessed,
not your general knowledge.

• Speak directly to the Examiner, not to the cassette player.

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• The Examiner cannot tell you the result of this (or any other) module: don't ask
for comments.
Ề Practise for Part 2 by speaking continuously for 1 -2 minutes, timing yourself with
a clock or watch.
In all parts of Speaking, you are tested on the following:
Fluency and Coherence - talk at normal speed, without over-long pauses.
Organize your ideas and sentences logically, connecting them with suitable
linking expressions.
Lexical Resource - use a wide range of vocabulary both precisely and
appropriately to express your ideas.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy - use a wide range of structures. Try to
make as few errors as possible, in particular avoid any that make it difficult to

understand you.
Pronunciation - make sure that your speech sounds natural and that it can be
understood at all times.

• HOW IS IELTS SCO RED ?
IELTS results are reported on a nine-band scale. In addition to the score for overall
language ability, IELTS provides a score in the form of a profile for each of the four
skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). These scores are also reported on a
nine-band scale. All scores are recorded on the Test Report Form along with details
of the candidate's nationality, first language and date of birth. Each Overall Band
Score corresponds to a descriptive statement which gives a summary of the English
language ability of a candidate classified at that level. The nine bands and their
descriptive statements are as follows:
9 Expert User - Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate,
accurate and fluent with complete understanding
8 Very Good User - Has fully operational command of the language with only
occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may
occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.
7 Good User - Has operational command of the language, though with occasional
inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally
handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.

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6 Competent User - Has generally effective command of the language despite
some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and
understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
5 Modest User - Has partial command of the language, coping with overall
meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be

able to handle basic communication in own field.
4 Limited User - Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent
problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.
3 Extremely Limited User - Conveys and understands only general meaning in very
familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
2 Intermittent User - No real communication is possible except for the most basic
information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to
meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written
English.
1 Non User - Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few
isolated words.
0 Did not attempt the test. - No assessable information provided.
Most universities and colleges in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand,
Canada and the USA accept an IELTS Overall Band Score of 6.0-7.0 for entry to
academic programmes.

• MARKING TH E PRA CTICE T E S T S
Listening and Reading
Each question in the Listening and Reading modules is worth one mark.
Questions which require letter/Roman numeral answers
•

For questions where the answers are letters or numbers, you should write only
the number of answers required. For example, if the answer is a single letter or
number you should write only one answer. If you have written more letters or
numerals than are required, the answer must be marked wrong.

Questions which require answers in the form of words or numbers
• Answers may be written in upper or lower case.

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• Words in brackets are optional - they are correct, but not necessary.
Ế Alternative answers are separated by a slash (/).
•

If you are asked to write an answer using a certain number of words and/or (a)
number(s), you will be penalised if you exceed this. For example, if a question
specifies an answer using NO M ORE THAN TH REE W O RD S and the correct
answer is 'black leather coat1, the answer of 'coat of black leather1is incorrect.

•

In questions where you are expected to complete a gap, you should transfer only
the necessary missing word(s) onto the answer sheet. For example, to complete
'in the...', and the correct answer is 'morning1, the answer 'in the morning' would
be incorrect.

• All answers require correct spelling (including words in brackets).
•

Both US and UK spelling are acceptable and are included in the Answer key.

• All standard alternatives for numbers, dates and currencies are acceptable.
• All standard abbreviations are acceptable.
• You will find additional notes about individual questions in the Answer keyệ
LISTENING
IELTS

RAW

IELTS

RAW

1

1

1

1

2

2 ,3

2

2 ,3

3

4 ,5 ,6 , 7

3

4 ,5 ,6

3.5

8, 9, 10

3.5

7, 8 ,9

4

11, 12, 13

4

10, 11, 12

4.5

14, 15, 16

4.5

13, 14, 15, 16

5

17, 18, 19

5

17, 18, 19, 20

5.5

20, 21, 22, 23

5.5

21, 22, 23, 24

6

24, 25, 26, 27

6

25, 26, 27, 28

6.5

28, 29, 30

6.5

29, 30,31

7

31, 32, 33

7

32, 33

7.5 .

34, 35

7.5

34, 35

8

36, 37

8

36, 37

8.5

38, 39

8.5

38, 39

9

40

9

40

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Introduction


W riting
It is not possible for you to give yourself a mark for the Writing tasks. All model
answers and sample answers in the book will give you an insight into what is
required for the Writing module.

* HOW SHOULD YOU IN TERPRET YOUR SCORES?_________
In the Answer key at the end of each set of Listening and Reading answers you
will find a chart which will help you assess whether, on the basis of your
Practice Test results, you are ready to take the IELTS test.
In interpreting your score, there are a number of points you should bear in
mind. Your performance in the real IELTS test will be reported in two ways:
there will be a Band Score from 1 to 9 for each of the modules and an Overall
Band Score from 1 to 9, which is the average of your scores in the four
modules. However, institutions considering your application are advised to
look at both the Overall Band and the Bands for each module in order to
determine whether you have the language skills needed for a particular course
of study. For example, if your course has a lot of reading and writing, but no
lectures, listening skills might be less important and a score of 5 in Listening
might be acceptable if the Overall Band Score was 7. However, for a course

which has lots of lectures and spoken instructions, a score of 5 in Listening
might be unacceptable even though the Overall Band Score was 7.
Once you have marked your tests you should have some idea of whether your
listening and reading skills are good enough for you to try the IELTS test. If you
did well enough in one module but not in others, you will have to decide for
yourself whether you are ready to take the test.
The Practice Tests have been checked to ensure that they are of approximately
the same level of difficulty as the real IELTS test. However, we cannot guarantee
that your score in the Practice Tests will be reflected in the real IELTS test. The
Practice Tests can only give you an idea of your possible future performance
and it is ultimately up to you to make decisions based on your score.
Different institutions accept different IELTS scores for different types of
courses. W e have based our recommendations on the average scores which
the majority of institutions accept. The institution to which you are applying
may, of course, require a higher or lower score than most other institutions.

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Sample answers and model answers are provided for the Writing tasks. The
sample answers were written by IELTS candidates; each answer has been
given a band score and the candidate's performance is described. Please note
that there are many different ways by which a candidate may achieve a
particular band score. The model answers were written by an examiner as
examples of very good answers, but it is important to understand that they are
just one example out of many possible approaches.

Further information
For more information about IELTS or any other University of Cambridge ESOL
examination write to:

University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
1 Hills Roadl 1
Cambridge
CB1 2EU
United Kingdom

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Telephone: + 44 1223 553355
Fax: +44 1223 460278
e-mail:




INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE
TESTING SYSTEM

IELTS Practice Test 1
► Listening (30 minutes - 40 Questions)
► Reading (60 minutes - 40 Questions)
► W ritin g (60 minutes - 2 Tasks)
► Speaking (15 minutes - 3 Parts)

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SECTION 1

Questions 1-10

Q uestions 1-3

Answer the following questions using N O M O R E T H A N T H R E E W O R D S
A N D /O R N U M B E R S for each answer.
1ẵ

What are the advantages and disadvantages of sending things by air?

2ế

What might cause delays in transportation?

3.

When will the customer arrive in Canada?

Q uestions 4-6

Complete the following sentences using N O M O R E T H A N T H R E E W O R D S
for each answer.
4.

The costs on the price list include

_______________.

5.

The customer isn't sending

_______________.

6.

There is no extra charge for packing

_______________.

Q uestions 7-10

Complete the following information.

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Customer name

7_________

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Stoppinii from

14 Hopton Close, Porton, 8_________

I \ y j Shipping to

9 _________

Road, Toronto, TR12 3CN, Canada.

Contact number (mobile) 0977 023685
Collection date

19th

Crates

3x2 cubic metres

Total cost

£360

Notes

Must finish packing by 10

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S '

SECTION 2

Questions 11 -20

Q uestions 17-14

Complete the following sentences using N O M O R E T H A N T H R E E W O RD S
for each answer.
11 ẻ On the beach there was a cast of a

________________

12.

The area is one of the best in Europe for finding

________________

13.

The museum contains reconstructions that are

________________

14.

Neovenator means

________________

Q uestions 15-17

From the following list, choose the 3 things that you can experience at the
museum. Write your answers on your answer sheet in any order.
A ễ cutting fossils from rocks
B. activity sheets for children
c . sitting inside a T Rex jaw
D. sitting on a dinosaur's brain
Eề the smell of dead dinosaurs
F.

a map of where some dinosaurs lived

G . an exhibition of dinosaur artwork
Q uestions 18-20

Complete the following notes about adm ission and getting to the m useum .
Opening times

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. April- October.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. November - March.

Admission

Adults - £4.75
Children 18

-£2.75

Family (2 adults + 2 children) - £13
Students/Pensioners - £3.75 includes 2-hour guided dinosaur tour

Getting there

bus number 30 from the 19

Groups

20

of the university

for proups of 8 or more, if booked in advance

Contact details Tel. - 01940434
Website - www.sandowndinosaur.com

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SECTION 3

Questions 21 -30

Q uestion 21

Which three guests are on the radio program m er?
Write the correct letter on your answer sheet.
A.

Tony W u, an undergraduate student from China, Susan Hall, International
Student, and Wendy Clark, Head of the University.

B.

Tony W u, a Master's student from China, Susan Hall, International Student,
and Wendy Clark, Head of the ESL Unit.

c.

Tony W u, a Master's student from China, Susan Hall, International Student
Liaison, and Wendy Clark, Head of English.

D.

Tony W u, a Master's student from China, Susan Hall, International Student
Liaison, and Wendy Clark, Head of the ESL Unit.

Q uestions 22-24

Complete the following sentences using N O M O R E T H A N T H R E E W O RD S
for each answer.
22ệ Tony Wu took a pre-Master's course because of his_______________English.
23.

Susan says international students are a______________ of funds for universities.

24.

Wendy says living amongst native speakers helps students_______________.

Q uestions 25-27

Choose the correct answer, A, B, c or D.
25.

How many students on Tony's course passed?
A. All of them.

26.

c . 23.

D. 5.

How many universities in the country have special course for international students?
A. All of them.

27.

B. 28.
B. More than 12.

C ế 12.

D. Less than 12.

What do private colleges focus on, according to Wendy?
A. Pre-Master's courses.

B. Exam-related courses,

c . General English courses.

D. Technological terminology.

Q uestion s 28-30

Complete the following sentences using N O M O R E T H A N T H R E E W O R D S
for each answer.
28.

Wendy says a pre-Master's course should encourage students to________ their teachers.

29.

Wendy says a pre-Master's course costs the same as a_________Master's programme.

30.

Susan thinks a______ for such courses would be good.

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SECTION 4

Questions 31-40

Q uestions 31-33

Complete the following sentences using N O M O R E T H A N T H R E E W O RD S
A N D /O R N U M B E R S for each answer.
31.

Tiktaalik rosae is considered to be an evolutionary__________ .

32.

Tiktaalik rosae lived around__________ ago.

33.

The remains of the Tiktaalik rosae were found 600 miles from th e__________ .

Q uestions 34-38

Label the diagram o f Tiktaalik rosae using N O M O R E T H A N T H R E E
W O R D S A N D / O R N U M B E R S for each gap.
37

ribcage

Q uestions 39-40

Answer the following questions using N O M O R E T H A N T H R E E W O R D S
for each answer.
39.

How long had the researchers been looking when they found the Tiktaalik remains?

40.

W here were the late Devonian rocks originally created?

V-

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