5853 CAMBRIDGE #R CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH aS at UNIVERSITY PRESS Ñj Language Âssessment Part of the University of Cambridge IELTS ACADEMIC 73 WITH ANSWERS AUTHENTIC EXAMINATION PAPERS Pare SA cocks ue Sesh dys (“t†ã#i#. ;4iJ#i5l{riMIXX 4⁄2) iiff. aka) CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH SP bangeane. Assessment P Part of the University of Cambridge IE LT S1 ACADEMIC 3 WITH ANSWERS AUTHENTIC EXAMINATION PAPERS Contents Introduction 4 Test 1 10 Test 2 32 Test 3 54 Test 4 76 Audioscripts 97 Listening and Reading Answer Keys 118 Sample answers for Writing tasks 126 Sample answer sheets 136 Acknowledgements 140 Introduction 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. 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 levels, | English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, and for those seeking professional New Zealand, UK), and for those wishing to registration. train or study at below degree level.
The test components are taken in the following order: Listening 4 sections, 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 Test Time 2 hours 44 minutes Introduction ACADEMIC TEST FORMAT Listening This test consists of four sections, each with ten questions. The first two sections are concerned with socia! 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 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, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion and 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 (in a 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, and are required to 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 to 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 test, including Writing assessment criteria (public version), is available on the IELTS website. Introduction HOW IS IELTS SCORED? 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. 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. Introduction MARKING THE PRACTICE TESTS Listening and Reading The Answer Keys are on pages 118-125. Each question in the Listening and Reading tests is worth one mark.
Questions which require letter / Roman numeral answers * For questions where the answers are letters or Roman numerals, you should write only the number of answers required. For example, if the answer is a single letter or numeral 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.
* Words in brackets are optional — they are correct, but not necessary. * Alternative answers are separated by a slash (/). * Ifyou 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 MORE THAN THREE WORDS and the correct answer is ‘black leather coat’, the answer ‘coat of black leather’ is incorrect.
* In questions where you are expected to complete a gap, you should only transfer the necessary missing word(s) onto the answer sheet. For example, to complete ‘in the .’, where the correct answer is ‘morning’, 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 answers in the Answer Key. Writing The sample answers are on pages 126-135.
It is not possible for you to give yourself a mark for the Writing tasks. We have provided sample answers (written by candidates), showing their score and the examiner's comments. These sample answers will give you an insight into what is required for the Writing test. Introduction HOW SHOULD YOU INTERPRET YOUR SCORES? At the end of each Listening and Reading Answer Key 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 components and an Overall Band Score from 1 to 9, which is the average of your scores in the four components. However, institutions considering your application are advised to look at both the Overall Band Score and the Bands for each component in order to determine whether you have the language skills needed for a particular course of study. For example, if your course involves 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 component, 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. We 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. Further information For more information about IELTS or any other Cambridge English Language Assessment examination, write to: Cambridge English Language Assessment 1 Hills Road Cambridge CB1 2EU United Kingdom https://support.org http://www.org Test 1 LISTENING SECTION 1 Questions 1-10 Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. COOKERY CLASSES Cookery Class Focus Other Information Example ¡8h P".n * small classes and cook with seasonal The Food.
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