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# TABLE OF CONTENTS
## Section 1: Listening Comprehension (Questions 1-60)
## Section 2: Academic Reading (Questions 61-120)
## Section 3: General Training Reading (Questions 121-160)
## Section 4: Academic Writing (Questions 161-200)
## Section 5: General Training Writing (Questions 201-230)
## Section 6: Speaking (Questions 231-250)
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# Section 1: Listening Comprehension
## Questions 1-60
**Question 1**
In the IELTS Listening test, a speaker says: "The university library will be closing at 8 PM
tonight due to staff training. We apologise for any inconvenience." What is the main purpose of
this announcement?
A. To promote the library's services
B. To inform students of an early closure
C. To advertise staff training courses
D. To invite students to a library event
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The announcement explicitly states the library will be closing at 8 PM due to
staff training. The speaker is informing listeners of the change in operating hours. This tests the
candidate's ability to identify the main purpose of a spoken text, a key skill in the IELTS
Listening section .
**Why Others Are Incorrect:**
- A: The announcement is informational, not promotional
- C: The training is mentioned as a reason for closure, not advertised
- D: There is no event being advertised
---
**Question 2**
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You hear: "The conference will now take place at the Grand Hotel instead of the City Convention
Centre because of a booking conflict." What is the speaker doing?
A. Cancelling the conference
B. Announcing a change of venue
C. Promoting the Grand Hotel
D. Complaining about a booking conflict
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The speaker is announcing that the location of the conference has changed. The
statement clearly communicates a change of venue, which is a common type of information in
the Listening section .
**Why Others Are Incorrect:**
- A: The conference is still taking place, just at a different venue
- C: The speaker is not promoting the hotel; it is mentioned as the new location
- D: The speaker is informing, not complaining
---
**Question 3**
What does the speaker imply by saying, "I'd suggest arriving at least 15 minutes early"?
A. The event starts at a specific time and punctuality is expected
B. The event is cancelled
C. The speaker will not attend
D. The speaker does not know the start time
**Correct Answer: A**
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**Rationale:** By suggesting that attendees arrive 15 minutes early, the speaker implies that the
event will start at a specific time and that being on time is important. This tests inference skills,
which are essential for the Listening section .
**Why Others Are Incorrect:**
- B: There is no mention of cancellation
- C: The speaker is giving advice, not discussing personal attendance
- D: The advice is based on knowledge of the start time
---
**Question 4**
In a conversation, a student says to a tutor: "I'm finding it really difficult to keep up with the
reading load." The tutor replies: "Have you tried setting aside specific times each day for
reading?" The tutor is:
A. Criticising the student
B. Offering a practical suggestion
C. Ignoring the student's concern
D. Suggesting the student drop the course
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The tutor responds to the student's difficulty with a practical suggestion about
time management. This is a supportive and constructive response, typical of academic
conversations in the Listening section .
**Why Others Are Incorrect:**
- A: The tutor is not being critical
IELTS PRACTICE TEST
COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK
250+ MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES
2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR EDITION
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# TABLE OF CONTENTS
## Section 1: Listening Comprehension (Questions 1-60)
## Section 2: Academic Reading (Questions 61-120)
## Section 3: General Training Reading (Questions 121-160)
## Section 4: Academic Writing (Questions 161-200)
## Section 5: General Training Writing (Questions 201-230)
## Section 6: Speaking (Questions 231-250)
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# Section 1: Listening Comprehension
## Questions 1-60
**Question 1**
In the IELTS Listening test, a speaker says: "The university library will be closing at 8 PM
tonight due to staff training. We apologise for any inconvenience." What is the main purpose of
this announcement?
A. To promote the library's services
B. To inform students of an early closure
C. To advertise staff training courses
D. To invite students to a library event
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The announcement explicitly states the library will be closing at 8 PM due to
staff training. The speaker is informing listeners of the change in operating hours. This tests the
candidate's ability to identify the main purpose of a spoken text, a key skill in the IELTS
Listening section .
**Why Others Are Incorrect:**
- A: The announcement is informational, not promotional
- C: The training is mentioned as a reason for closure, not advertised
- D: There is no event being advertised
---
**Question 2**
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You hear: "The conference will now take place at the Grand Hotel instead of the City Convention
Centre because of a booking conflict." What is the speaker doing?
A. Cancelling the conference
B. Announcing a change of venue
C. Promoting the Grand Hotel
D. Complaining about a booking conflict
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The speaker is announcing that the location of the conference has changed. The
statement clearly communicates a change of venue, which is a common type of information in
the Listening section .
**Why Others Are Incorrect:**
- A: The conference is still taking place, just at a different venue
- C: The speaker is not promoting the hotel; it is mentioned as the new location
- D: The speaker is informing, not complaining
---
**Question 3**
What does the speaker imply by saying, "I'd suggest arriving at least 15 minutes early"?
A. The event starts at a specific time and punctuality is expected
B. The event is cancelled
C. The speaker will not attend
D. The speaker does not know the start time
**Correct Answer: A**
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**Rationale:** By suggesting that attendees arrive 15 minutes early, the speaker implies that the
event will start at a specific time and that being on time is important. This tests inference skills,
which are essential for the Listening section .
**Why Others Are Incorrect:**
- B: There is no mention of cancellation
- C: The speaker is giving advice, not discussing personal attendance
- D: The advice is based on knowledge of the start time
---
**Question 4**
In a conversation, a student says to a tutor: "I'm finding it really difficult to keep up with the
reading load." The tutor replies: "Have you tried setting aside specific times each day for
reading?" The tutor is:
A. Criticising the student
B. Offering a practical suggestion
C. Ignoring the student's concern
D. Suggesting the student drop the course
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The tutor responds to the student's difficulty with a practical suggestion about
time management. This is a supportive and constructive response, typical of academic
conversations in the Listening section .
**Why Others Are Incorrect:**
- A: The tutor is not being critical
