Cambridge University Press & Assessment
978-1-009-82672-3 — IELTS 21 Practice Tests Academic Student's Book
with Answers with Digital Pack
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Prepare for the exam with practice tests from Cambridge
Inside you’ll find four authentic examination papers from Cambridge University Press &
Assessment. They are the perfect way to practise – EXACTLY like the real exam.
Why are they unique?
All our authentic practice tests go through the same design process as the IELTS test. We
check every single part of our practice tests with real students under exam conditions, to
make sure we give you the most authentic experience possible.
Students can take these tests on their own or with the help of a teacher to familiarise
themselves with the exam format, understand the scoring system and practise exam
technique.
Further information
IELTS is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge
University Press & Assessment. Further information can be found on the IELTS official
website at 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.
Academic General Training
For candidates wishing to study at For candidates wishing to migrate to an
undergraduate or postgraduate English-speaking country (Australia, Canada,
levels, and for those seeking New Zealand, UK) and for those wishing to
professional registration. train or study below degree level.
4
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978-1-009-82672-3 — IELTS 21 Practice Tests Academic Student's Book
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Introduction
The test components are taken in the following order:
Listening
4 parts, 40 items, approximately 30 minutes
Academic Reading General Training Reading
3 sections, 40 items or 3 sections, 40 items
60 minutes 60 minutes
Academic Writing General Training Writing
2 tasks or 2 tasks
60 minutes 60 minutes
Speaking
11 to 14 minutes
Total (Maximum) Test Time
2 hours 44 minutes
ACADEMIC 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, flowchart
completion, summary completion, sentence completion and 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 the 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, flowchart completion,
diagram-label completion and short-answer questions.
5
© in this web service Cambridge University Press & Assessment www.cambridge.org
978-1-009-82672-3 — IELTS 21 Practice Tests Academic Student's Book
with Answers with Digital Pack
Excerpt
More Information
Introduction
Prepare for the exam with practice tests from Cambridge
Inside you’ll find four authentic examination papers from Cambridge University Press &
Assessment. They are the perfect way to practise – EXACTLY like the real exam.
Why are they unique?
All our authentic practice tests go through the same design process as the IELTS test. We
check every single part of our practice tests with real students under exam conditions, to
make sure we give you the most authentic experience possible.
Students can take these tests on their own or with the help of a teacher to familiarise
themselves with the exam format, understand the scoring system and practise exam
technique.
Further information
IELTS is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge
University Press & Assessment. Further information can be found on the IELTS official
website at 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.
Academic General Training
For candidates wishing to study at For candidates wishing to migrate to an
undergraduate or postgraduate English-speaking country (Australia, Canada,
levels, and for those seeking New Zealand, UK) and for those wishing to
professional registration. train or study below degree level.
4
© in this web service Cambridge University Press & Assessment www.cambridge.org
, Cambridge University Press & Assessment
978-1-009-82672-3 — IELTS 21 Practice Tests Academic Student's Book
with Answers with Digital Pack
Excerpt
More Information
Introduction
The test components are taken in the following order:
Listening
4 parts, 40 items, approximately 30 minutes
Academic Reading General Training Reading
3 sections, 40 items or 3 sections, 40 items
60 minutes 60 minutes
Academic Writing General Training Writing
2 tasks or 2 tasks
60 minutes 60 minutes
Speaking
11 to 14 minutes
Total (Maximum) Test Time
2 hours 44 minutes
ACADEMIC 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, flowchart
completion, summary completion, sentence completion and 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 the 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, flowchart completion,
diagram-label completion and short-answer questions.
5
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