IELTS Academic Practise Test 1 Table of Contents Introduction ................................................... 2 Listening Test ................................................. 3 Academic Reading Test ................................ 30 Academic Writing Test ................................. 45 Speaking Test ............................................... 50 1 Introduction The international English language testing system (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration, with over 2 million tests taken in the last year. IELTS assesses all of your English skills — reading, writing, listening and speaking, and is designed to reflect how you will use English at study, at work, and at play, in your new life abroad. The IELTS test is developed by some of the world’s leading experts in language assessment. It has an excellent international reputation, and is accepted by over 9,000 organisations worldwide, including schools, universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies. There are two versions of the test: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. IELTS Academic measures English language proficiency needed for an academic, higher learning environment. The tasks and tests are accessible to all test-takers, irrespective of their subject focus. The following sections contain practice tests for each of the four language components the IELTS Academic tests: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. In the package you have just downloaded we have already included the compressed audio files you need to complete the Listening Test, as well as examples of answers for the Speaking Test. 2 2015 BC IELTS PT 15 Listening Candidate Number Candidate Name ______________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM Listening Test PRACTICE TEST 1 hour INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so. Write your name and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. Listen to the instructions for each part of the paper carefully. Answer all the questions. While you are listening, write your answers on the question paper. You will have 10 minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the separate answer sheet. Use a pencil. At the end of the test, hand in this question paper. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES There are four parts to the test. 3 2015 BC IELTS PT 15 Listening You will hear each part once only. There are 40 questions. Each question carries one mark. For each part of the test, there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to check your answers. 4 2015 BC IELTS PT 15 Listening SECTION 1 Questions 1–10 Questions 1–6 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. Delano’s Restaurant Opening hours  Monday to Thursday – 5:00 to 10:00 pm  Friday to Sunday – 5:00 to midnight Reservation Form Full name for reservation  1 ..............................  Contact phone number: 2 .............................. Reservation details  Date: Friday, February 7  Time: 8:00 pm  No. of people: 9 adults, plus two 3 .............................. Special event?  4 .............................. Special requirements  Do not serve: 5 ..............................  6 .............................. seating needed 5 2015 BC IELTS PT 15 Listening Questions 7 and 8 Choose TWO letters A–E. Which TWO starters does the woman choose? A White bean salad B Tomato and basil salad C Stuffed mushrooms D Salmon fritters E Bread and pesto Questions 9 and 10 Choose TWO letters A–E. Which TWO special requests does the woman make? A Make a cake B Prepare decorations C Sing a song D Play special music E Give a present 6 2015 BC IELTS PT 15 Listening SECTION 2 Questions 11–20 Questions 11–14 Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. 11 What will the speaker talk about at the end of the presentation? .......................................................................................... 12 What will employees get if they don’t follow the safety rules? .......................................................................................... 13 Where are the incident report forms stored? .......................................................................................... 14 Who signs the timesheet for a part-time employee? .......................................................................................... 7 2015 BC IELTS PT 15 Listening Questions 15–20 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. 15 Which of the following does the speaker NOT talk about as bad behaviour? A Playing around near the machines B Being rude to co-workers C Gossiping about the manager 16 Office staff need to wear a white company shirt and ... A black jeans B black pants or skirt C trousers with logo 17 In the workshop, staff must wear gloves … A for certain jobs B in certain areas C at all times 18 If the fire alarm sounds, staff … A may not take anything with them B may take their keys and phone with them C must exit through the main glass doors 19 The next fire drill will be held … A in January 8 2015 BC IELTS PT 15 Listening B in 6 months C in June 20 The next part of the talk will be about … A how to ask questions at work B how to report a dangerous situation C duties for Reception staff SECTION 3 Questions 21–30 Questions 21–24 Match the responsibility to the person. Write the correct letter, A–G, next to each person. Responsibilities: A keeps past test data B helps with test design C keeps attendance records D has information for new students E helps with textbooks and equipment F notes any changes to the syllabus G organises students into classes 9