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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 English Language Assessment, part of the   University of Cambridge; the British Council; 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.

The   test components are taken in the following order:

ACADEMIC TEST FORMAT

Listening

This   test consists of four sections, each with ten questions. The first two   sections are concerned with social needs. The first section is a conversation   between two speakers and the second section is a monologue. The final two   sections are concerned with situations related to educational or training   contexts. The third section is a conversation between up to four people and   the fourth section 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.

Reading

This   test consists of three sections with 40 questions. There are three texts,   which are taken from journals, books, magazines and newspapers. The texts are   on topics of general interest. At least one text contains detailed logical   argument.

A   variety of question types is used, including: multiple choice, identifying   information (True/False/Not Given), identifying writer’s views/claims   (Yes/No/Not Given), matching information, matching headings, matching   features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion,   note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label   completion, short-answer questions.

Writing

This   test consists of two tasks. It is suggested that candidates spend about 20   minutes on Task 1, which requires them to write at least 150 words, and 40   minutes on Task 2, which requires them to write at least 250 words. Task 2   contributes twice as much as Task 1 to the Writing score.

Task   1 requires candidates to look at a diagram or some data (graph, table or chart)   and to present the information in their own words. They are assessed on their   ability to organise, present and possibly compare data, describe the stages   of a process, describe an object or event, or explain how something works.

In   Task 2 candidates are presented with a point of view, argument or problem.   They are assessed on their ability to present a solution to the problem,   present and justify an opinion, compare and contrast evidence and opinions,   and evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or arguments.

Candidates   are also assessed on their ability to write in an appropriate style. More   information on assessing the Writing tests, including the Writing assessment criteria   (public version), is available on the IELTS website.

Speaking

This   test takes between 11 and 14 minutes and is conducted by a trained examiner.   There are three parts:

Part 1

The   candidate and the examiner introduce themselves. Candidates then answer   general questions about themselves, their home/family, their job/studies,   their interests and a wide range of similar familiar topic areas. This part lasts   between four and five minutes.

Part 2

The   candidate is given a task card with prompts and is asked to talk on a particular   topic. The candidate has one minute to prepare and they can make some notes   if they wish, before speaking for between one and two minutes. The examiner   then asks one or two questions on the same topic.

Part 3

The   examiner and the candidate engage in a discussion of more abstract issues   which are thematically linked to the topic in Part 2. The discussion lasts   between four and five minutes.

The   Speaking test assesses whether candidates can communicate effectively in   English. The assessment takes into account Fluency and Coherence, Lexical   Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation. More information   on assessing the Speaking test, including the Speaking Assessment Criteria   (public version), is available on the IELTS website.