IELTS Academic - computer sample tests
Listening (30 minutes)
The Listening question types for IELTS on computerare the same as in the IELTS on paper test.
A variety of tasks 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.
Listening Sample taskMultiple Choice (one answer)
You will hear an extract from a Part 3 recording in which a student called Judy is discussing her research with her tutor and fellow students.
For each question, click on the correct answer.
- Listening Sample task Multiple Choice (one answer)
- Listening Sample task Multiple Choice (one answer) Answer Key (PDF 24 KB)
- Listening Sample task Multiple Choice (one answer) Recording Transcript (PDF 84 KB)
You will hear an extract from a Part 1 recording in which two people are discussing a guide to a library.
For each question, click on the correct answers.
- Listening Sample task Multiple Choice (more than one answer)
- Listening Sample task Multiple Choice (more than one answer) Answer Key (PDF 23 KB)
- Listening Sample task Multiple Choice (more than one answer) Recording Transcript (PDF 78 KB)
Listening Sample taskPlan/Map/Diagram Labelling (Type A)
You will hear an extract from Part 2 of the test in which a tour guide describes different places in a US town.
For each question, click on the correct space in the table.
- Listening Sample task Plan/Map/Diagram Labelling
- Listening Sample task Plan/Map/Diagram Labelling Answer Key (PDF 21 KB)
- Listening Sample task Plan/Map/Diagram Recording Transcript (PDF 75 KB)
Listening Sample taskNote Completion
You will hear an extract from a Part 1 recording in which two people are discussing second-hand furniture.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
- Listening Sample task Note Completion
- Listening Sample task Note Completion Answer Key (PDF 22 KB)
- Listening Sample task Note Completion Recording Transcript (PDF 92 KB)
Listening Sample taskTable Completion
You will hear an extract from a Part 4 recording in which a university lecturer is giving a talk about research into ‘learner persistence’.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
- Listening Sample task Table Completion
- Listening Sample task Table Completion Answer Key (PDF 26 KB)
- Listening Sample task Table Completion Recording Transcript (PDF 31 KB)
Listening Sample taskFlow-chart Completion (selecting from a list of words or phrases)
You will read an extract from a Part 3 recording in which two biology students are comparing their research on evidence of life on Earth and other planets.
For each question, click on the correct answer and move it into the gap.
- Listening Sample task Flow-chart Completion
- Listening Sample task Flow-chart Completion Answer Key (PDF 92 KB)
- Listening Sample task Flow-chart Completion Recording Transcript (PDF 40 KB)
Listening Sample taskSentence Completion
You will hear an extract from a Part 3 recording in which two friends are discussing studying with the Open University.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
- Listening Sample task Sentence Completion
- Listening Sample task Sentence Completion Answer Key (PDF 30 KB)
- Listening Sample task Sentence Completion Recording Transcript (PDF 37 KB)
Listening Sample task Short Answer Questions
You will hear an extract from Part 2 of the test in which a representative from a clothing company is giving a talk to high school students.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
- Listening Sample task Short Answer Questions
- Listening Sample task Short Answer Questions Answer Key (PDF 22 KB)
- Listening Sample task Short Answer Questions Recording Transcript (PDF 78 KB)
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Academic Reading (60 minutes)
The Academic Reading question types in IELTS on computer are the same as in the IELTS on paper test. A variety of tasks is used including:multiple choice, identifying information (True/False/Not Given), identifying a writer’s views/claims (Yes/No/Not Given), matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion, short-answer questions.
Academic Reading Sample task Multiple Choice (one answer)
You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about older people in the workforce.
Click on the correct answer.
- Academic Reading Sample task Multiple Choice (one answer)
- Academic Reading Sample task Multiple Choice (one answer) Answer Key (PDF 21 KB)
Academic Reading Sample task Multiple Choice (more than one answer)
You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about older people in the workforce.
Click on the correct answers.
- Academic Reading Sample task Multiple Choice (more than one answer)
- Academic Reading Sample task Multiple Choice (more than one answer) Answer Key (PDF 21 KB)
Academic Reading Sample task Identifying Information (True/False/Not Given)
You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about the scientist Marie Curie.
Click on the correct answers.
- Academic Reading Sample task Identifying Information (True/False/Not Given)
- Academic Reading Sample task Identifying Information (True/False/Not Given) Answer Key (PDF 17 KB)
Academic Reading Sample task Note Completion
You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about the scientist Marie Curie.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
- Academic Reading Sample task Note Completion
- Academic Reading Sample task Note Completion Answer Key (PDF 21 KB)
Academic Reading Sample task Table Completion
You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about dung beetles.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
- Academic Reading Sample task Table Completion
- Academic Reading Sample task Table Completion Answer Key (PDF 17 KB)
Academic Reading Sample task Matching Features
You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about the development of rockets.
For each question, click on the correct space in the table.
- Academic Reading Sample task Matching Features
- Academic Reading Sample task Matching Features Answer Key (PDF 107 KB)
Academic Reading Sample task Summary Completion(selecting words from the text)
You will read an extract from a Part 3 text about the ‘Plain English’ movement, which promotes the use of clear English.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
- Academic Reading Sample task Summary Completion (selecting words from the text)
- Academic Reading Sample task Summary Completion (selecting words from the text) Answer Key (PDF 17 KB)
Academic Reading Sample task Summary Completion(selecting from a list of words or phrases)
You will read an extract from a Part 3 text about language.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
- Academic Reading Sample task Summary Completion (selecting from a list of words or phrases)
- Academic Reading Sample task Summary Completion (selecting from a list of words or phrases) Answer Key (PDF 18 KB)
Academic Reading Sample task Sentence Completion
You will read a Part 2 text which discusses whether birds evolved from dinosaurs.
Click on the correct answer.
- Academic Reading Sample task Sentence Completion
- Academic Reading Sample task Sentence Completion Answer Key (PDF 17 KB)
Academic Reading Sample task Matching Sentence Endings
You will read an extract from a Part 3 text about the scientific community in London in the 1700s.
Click on the correct answer.
- Academic Reading Sample task Matching Sentence Endings
- Academic Reading Sample task Matching Sentence Endings Answer Key (PDF 17 KB)
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Academic Writing (60 minutes)
The Academic Writing question types in IELTS on computer are the same as in the IELTS on paper test.
In Part 1, you are presented with a graph, table, chart or diagram and are asked to describe, summarise or explain the information in your own words. You may be asked to describe and explain data, describe the stages of a process, how something works or describe an object or event.
In Part 2, you are asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem.
Academic Writing Sample tasks
- Academic Writing Sample task Part 1
- Academic Writing Sample task Part 2
- Responses to Sample Part 2 with band scores and examiner comments (PDF 492 KB)
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