A complete, original IELTS Academic practice test — 80 Listening and Reading questions, two Writing tasks and a full Speaking interview. Free, with answers and explanations.
Passage 1 · 676 words · 13 questions
In earthquake engineering, the safest buildings are rarely the stiffest. Modern designers begin with the expectation that the ground will move unevenly, sometimes sideways, sometimes upward, and often in pulses that…
Passage 2 · 655 words · 13 questions
Remote work did not empty cities in a single dramatic wave. Its effects have been uneven, depending on occupation, housing cost, broadband access and the habits of employers. In many metropolitan areas, office…
Passage 3 · 653 words · 14 questions
Street art once entered public debate mainly as a problem of vandalism. Tags on trains, shop shutters and underpasses were treated as evidence of disorder, and city agencies spent heavily on removal. Yet the same cities…
Part 1 · 10 questions
A customer asks a bank adviser about the current accounts available.
Part 2 · 10 questions
A site manager explains the layout of a summer music festival to arriving volunteers.
Part 3 · 10 questions
A tutor and student discuss how to improve a placement report.
Part 4 · 10 questions
A psychology lecturer explains how sleep affects learning and performance.
Task 1 · at least 150 words
The table shows the average number of hours per week that people in three countries spend on reading, sport and screen media.
Task 2 · at least 250 words
Some people think competitive sport builds character, while others believe it causes unnecessary stress. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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