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    IELTS Academic

    The IELTS Academic test is designed for students applying to universities and professional registration in English-speaking countries. Our mock tests faithfully replicate the real exam with 4 sections covering Listening, Academic Reading, Writing, and Speaking — each timed and scored according to official IELTS band criteria.

    12
    Mock Tests
    2h 45m
    Duration
    4 Sections
    Sections
    Band 0–9
    Score Range

    Exam Structure

    Detailed breakdown of each section with timing, question types, and scoring.

    01

    Listening

    30 min + 10 min transferBand 1–9 (40 questions)

    Four recorded monologues and conversations. Sections include a social conversation between two speakers, a social monologue (e.g. a speech about local facilities), an educational or training conversation between up to four people, and an academic lecture or discussion. You write answers on the question paper during the audio, then have 10 minutes to transfer them to the answer sheet.

    Multiple ChoiceMatchingPlan/Map/Diagram LabellingForm/Note/Table/Flow-Chart CompletionSentence CompletionShort Answer Questions
    02

    Academic Reading

    60 minutesBand 1–9 (40 questions)

    Three long reading passages taken from books, journals, magazines, and newspapers. Texts range from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. They may include non-verbal materials like diagrams, graphs, or illustrations. Passages become progressively more difficult.

    Multiple ChoiceIdentifying Information (T/F/NG)Identifying Writer's Views/Claims (Y/N/NG)Matching InformationMatching HeadingsMatching FeaturesMatching Sentence EndingsSentence CompletionSummary/Note/Table/Flow-Chart CompletionDiagram Label CompletionShort Answer Questions
    03

    Writing

    60 minutesBand 1–9 (2 tasks)

    Two mandatory writing tasks. Task 1 requires you to describe, summarize, or explain information presented in a graph, table, chart, or diagram (minimum 150 words, recommended 20 minutes). Task 2 is an essay responding to a point of view, argument, or problem (minimum 250 words, recommended 40 minutes). Both tasks are assessed on task achievement, coherence & cohesion, lexical resource, and grammatical range & accuracy.

    Task 1: Describing Visual Information (150+ words, 20 min)Task 2: Discursive Essay (250+ words, 40 min)
    04

    Speaking

    11–14 minutesBand 1–9 (3 parts)

    A face-to-face interview with a certified examiner (AI-simulated in our platform). Part 1 is a general introduction and interview about familiar topics (4–5 min). Part 2 is an individual long turn where you speak for 1–2 minutes on a given topic card (3–4 min including prep). Part 3 is a two-way discussion on abstract themes related to Part 2 (4–5 min).

    Part 1: Personal Interview (4–5 min)Part 2: Cue Card Long Turn (3–4 min)Part 3: Abstract Discussion (4–5 min)

    Available Mock Tests

    Choose from 12 full-length practice tests, carefully designed to mirror the real exam.

    Test 1Beginner

    Full Academic Test 1

    Mixed TopicsGeneral Academic

    45 min · Listening + Reading · 80 questions

    Test 2Intermediate

    Full Academic Test 2

    Science & TechnologyEducation

    2h 45m · All Sections · Complete

    Test 3Intermediate

    Full Academic Test 3

    EnvironmentSociety

    2h 45m · All Sections · Complete

    Test 4Advanced

    Full Academic Test 4

    Urban PlanningArchitecture

    2h 45m · All Sections · Complete

    Complete Test 3 to unlock

    Test 5Advanced

    Full Academic Test 5

    Marine BiologyOceanography

    2h 45m · All Sections · Complete

    Complete Test 4 to unlock

    Test 6Advanced

    Full Academic Test 6

    Education PolicyCurriculum Design

    2h 45m · All Sections · Complete

    Complete Test 5 to unlock

    Test 7Advanced

    Full Academic Test 7

    HealthcarePublic Health

    2h 45m · All Sections · Complete

    Complete Test 6 to unlock

    Test 8Advanced

    Full Academic Test 8

    Technology & InnovationAI Ethics

    2h 45m · All Sections · Complete

    Complete Test 7 to unlock

    Test 9Advanced

    Full Academic Test 9

    Environmental ConservationClimate Change

    2h 45m · All Sections · Complete

    Complete Test 8 to unlock

    Test 10Advanced

    Full Academic Test 10

    LinguisticsCognitive Science

    2h 45m · All Sections · Complete

    Complete Test 9 to unlock

    Test 11Advanced

    Full Academic Test 11

    Business & EconomicsGlobalization

    2h 45m · All Sections · Complete

    Complete Test 10 to unlock

    Test 12Advanced

    Full Academic Test 12

    Mixed Advanced Topics

    2h 45m · All Sections · Complete

    Complete Test 11 to unlock

    Scoring Guide

    Understand what your score means and how it maps to real-world proficiency.

    Score RangeLevelDescription
    9Expert UserFully operational command of the language. Appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. Required by top-tier programs (Oxford, Cambridge, MIT).
    8–8.5Very Good UserFully operational command with only occasional inaccuracies. Handles complex argumentation well. Meets most university requirements including competitive programs.
    7–7.5Good UserOperational command, coping with complex language. Generally handles detailed argumentation well. Satisfies most academic and professional requirements.
    6–6.5Competent UserGenerally effective command despite some inaccuracies. Can use and understand fairly complex language. Meets minimum requirements for many universities.
    5–5.5Modest UserPartial command, coping with overall meaning in most situations. Should be able to handle basic communication in their own field. May require pre-sessional English courses.
    4–4.5Limited UserBasic competence limited to familiar situations. Frequent problems with understanding and expression. Generally not sufficient for academic study.
    3.5 & belowExtremely Limited / Non-UserConveys and understands only general meaning. No real communication possible. Requires significant additional English study before attempting academic work.
    9Expert User

    Fully operational command of the language. Appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. Required by top-tier programs (Oxford, Cambridge, MIT).

    8–8.5Very Good User

    Fully operational command with only occasional inaccuracies. Handles complex argumentation well. Meets most university requirements including competitive programs.

    7–7.5Good User

    Operational command, coping with complex language. Generally handles detailed argumentation well. Satisfies most academic and professional requirements.

    6–6.5Competent User

    Generally effective command despite some inaccuracies. Can use and understand fairly complex language. Meets minimum requirements for many universities.

    5–5.5Modest User

    Partial command, coping with overall meaning in most situations. Should be able to handle basic communication in their own field. May require pre-sessional English courses.

    4–4.5Limited User

    Basic competence limited to familiar situations. Frequent problems with understanding and expression. Generally not sufficient for academic study.

    3.5 & belowExtremely Limited / Non-User

    Conveys and understands only general meaning. No real communication possible. Requires significant additional English study before attempting academic work.

    Sample Questions

    Preview the types of questions you will encounter in each section of the IELTS Academic test.

    Listening — Section 3: Multiple Choice

    Academic conversation · Choose the correct answer A, B, or C

    You hear a tutor and two students discussing a research project assignment.

    "The tutor mentions that the students should focus their research on a specific demographic. Which group does she recommend?"

    A) University students aged 18–21

    B) Working professionals aged 25–40

    C) Adults aged 30–55 in urban areas

    In the real test, you hear the audio only once. Our mock tests provide identical single-playback conditions.

    Reading — Identifying Information (True / False / Not Given)

    Academic passage · Passage 2, Questions 14–18

    "The emergence of vertical farming has been hailed as a revolutionary approach to urban food production. Proponents argue that by stacking growing trays in controlled environments, yields per square metre can be up to 390 times greater than conventional agriculture. However, critics point out that the energy costs associated with artificial lighting and climate control systems often outweigh the benefits of reduced transportation distances."

    Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?

    Statement 1: Vertical farming produces higher yields than traditional farming.

    TRUE — The passage states yields can be "up to 390 times greater."

    Statement 2: Vertical farming uses less energy overall than conventional farming.

    FALSE — Critics note energy costs "often outweigh the benefits."

    Statement 3: Most vertical farms are currently located in rural areas.

    NOT GIVEN — The passage discusses urban food production but does not specify where most farms are located.

    Writing — Task 1 & Task 2

    60 minutes total · Task 1 (20 min) + Task 2 (40 min)

    Task 1: Describing Visual Information (150+ words)

    "The bar chart below shows the percentage of people using different modes of transport to commute to work in a European city in 1990, 2000, and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant."

    Task 2: Discursive Essay (250+ words)

    "Some people believe that universities should focus on providing academic knowledge, while others think they should prepare students for practical work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion."

    Our AI evaluator scores your writing against the 4 official IELTS criteria: Task Achievement, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range & Accuracy.

    Speaking — Part 2: Cue Card (Long Turn)

    1 minute preparation · 1–2 minutes speaking

    Describe a time when you had to wait a long time for something.

    You should say:

    • what you were waiting for
    • how long you had to wait
    • where you were waiting
    • and explain how you felt about the experience.

    After your long turn, the examiner will ask 1–2 follow-up questions (Part 3) exploring abstract themes related to patience, modern convenience, and time management.

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