IELTS Practice Test: Reading
In the IELTS Reading test, you’ll have 60 minutes to answer 40 questions, whether for the Academic or General Training module.
For the Academic module, passages cover a range of descriptive, factual, and analytical topics, sometimes with diagrams or graphs. The texts are sourced from books, journals, and newspapers.
For the General Training module, you’ll encounter short everyday texts, work-related texts, and a longer passage on a general interest topic from documents, handbooks, or advertisements.
Practice with our IELTS Reading tests to improve your skills and boost your band score.
How about trying out a sample paper to get the hang of the IELTS Reading test?
IELTS Practice Test: Writing
You have 60 minutes to complete the IELTS Writing section in both the Academic and General Training modules.
- In the Academic module, Task 1 asks you to describe a table, graph, chart, or diagram in at least 150 words. Task 2 is an essay with a minimum of 250 words, both requiring an academic or neutral style.
- In the General Training module, Task 1 involves writing a letter of at least 150 words, while Task 2 is an essay of at least 250 words. The style can be semi-formal or formal, depending on the task.
Sample questions for the writing section are as follows:
1. A portion of the human population believes that criminal behaviour has its roots in genes. Others think that circumstances lead people to commit crimes. Discuss your take on both views and put forward your opinions.
2. The diagram described below provides information about the recycling of plastic and glass containers. Give a summary of the information by selecting and reporting the main information and presenting relevant comparisons.
IELTS Practice Test: Listening
The IELTS Listening test is a 30-minute test, the same for both Academic and General Training modules. You'll listen to four recordings featuring native English speakers and answer 40 questions in total, with 10 questions per recording.
You’ll only hear each recording once, testing your ability to:
- Catch the main ideas and key facts
- Understand opinions, attitudes, and the speaker's purpose
- Follow the flow of ideas as they evolve
Here’s what to expect:
- Recording 1: A conversation between two people in a social context
- Recording 2: A monologue in a social setting (e.g., a speech about local events)
- Recording 3: A monologue on an academic subject (e.g., a lecture)
- Recording 4: A conversation between up to four people in an educational context.
IELTS Practice Test: Speaking
The IELTS Speaking test is a face-to-face interview lasting 11 to 14 minutes for both the Academic and General Training modules. It’s divided into three parts:
- Part 1 (4–5 minutes): The test begins with an introduction and a series of questions about everyday topics like your family, studies, work, and personal interests.
- Part 2 (3–4 minutes): You’ll receive a cue card with a topic. After 1 minute of preparation, you’ll speak for 1–2 minutes on the topic. The examiner may follow up with additional questions.
- Part 3 (4–5 minutes): This part is a two-way discussion where the examiner asks more questions related to the topic in Part 2, allowing you to explore deeper ideas and express your opinions.
Apart from the sample questions, you can also practise questions with books as it provides structured practice and are excellent resources for achieving your desired IELTS score.
IELTS books are important as they provide authentic materials that mirror the actual IELTS exam format, helping you understand what to expect on test day.