erat R au) EXPERT on CAMBRIDGECollected by Hai Jim EXPERT on CAMBRIDGE IELTS Practice Tests (Tai ban lén thi 3) gy NHA XUAT BAN THE GIGI APublished and distributed in the territory of Vietnam. by Tan Viet Cultural and Education Joint Stock Company. All rights reserved. Cong ty Cé phan Van héa va Gio duc Tan Viét gitt bin quyén xudt bin ‘va phat hanh dn pham nay trén toan lanh thé Viét Nam. NHA XUAT BAN THE GIGI Tru sd chinh: 6 46 Trin Hung Dao, Hoan Kiém, Ha Noi Tel: 0084.4.38253841 - Fax: 0084.4.38269578 Chi nhénh: S67 Nguyén Thi Minh Khai, Quan I, TP. Hé Chi Minh Tel: 0084.8.38220102 Email: marketing @thegioipublishers.vn Website: www.thegioipublishers.vn EXPERT on CAMBRIDGE IELTS Practice Tests 10 + CD Chiu tréch nhiém xudt ban GIAM DOC - TONG BIEN TAP TS. TRAN DOAN LAM Bién tp: Pham Trin Long Trinh bay bia: Tan Viet Ché ban: Hoang Thanh Sta ban in: Thu Duong In 1.500 cun, khé 19x26cm, tai Cong ty Cé phén In Truyén thong Viét Nam. Dja chi; Khu Tho céng nghiép Lac Trung, P. Thanh Luong, Q. Hai Ba Trung, TP. Ha NGi. 86 xe nhn DKXB: 279 - 2017/CXBIPH/27-19/ThG. Quyét dinh xudt ban s6: 61/QD - Th cap ngay 13 thang 02 nim 2017. In xong va nop litu chiéu Quy I nim 2017. Ma ISBN: 978-604-77-1076-8CeCe) INTRODUCTION IELTS PRACTICE TEST 1 oa USTENING, : READING a WING 37 SPEAKING. : 39 IELTS PRACTICE TEST . USTENING. : oe al READING a : 46 WRITING 58 SPEAKING. IELTS PRACTICE TEST 3.. USTENING.... : READING 7 69 WAITING = es SPEAKING ssonsnosemnnsnn sere 85 IELTS PRACTICE TEST 4... LUSTENING. 87 READING : ae 93 WRITING ae a 106 SPEAKING. 108 IELTS PRACTICE TEST LUSTENING : a0 READING... = 116 WRITING . 132 SPEAKING. : ial IELTS PRACTICE TEST 6.. snnmmnnnrmnnennnnrnente 135 LUSTENING. 136 READING 140 WRITING : 157 SPEAKING. 159 Contents | 1ANSWER KEY sasnssnn Testa Test 2 TEsT3 Tests Tse SAMPLE SPEAKING TEST. TEST Test 2 TesT3.. Test 4 Tests TEST 6 TAPESCRIPTS. Test 1. Test2. TesT3.. Test 4. Tests: TEST6 2| Contents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 sIELTS is owned by three partners: the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP: Education Australia (through its subsidiary company, IELTS Australia Pty Limited). Further information on IELTS can be found on the IELTS website (www. ielts.org).+ IELTS Fact file The exam is divided into four modules, taken in the following order: Listening (0 minutes) In each section you will hear a recording, The four sections become progressively more difficult and each recording is played once only. There are pauses to divide the recording into smaller parts. For each part you need to answer a series of questions of one type. jon Number Section oF items Text type Task types ; [ social or transactional + completing notes, table, conversation (2 speakers) sentences, diagram, flow chart 5 ie talk or speech on social needs, SUMMary (1 speaker) + short-answer questions = + various kinds of multiple conversation in educational : 3 10 choice questions ous + labelling parts of a diagram + classification matching ists + sentence completion + correcting notes talk or lecture on topic of general interest (1 speaker) Tips and hints * Read the questions before each section of the recording begins. + Use the pauses to prepare for the next set of questions. * Study the instructions to find out what you have to write and where. + Use the example at the beginning of the first section to familiarize yourself with the sound, the situation, and the speakers. * Keep listening all the time, looking only at the questions that relate to the part being played. + Remember that the topics are non-technical and no more difficult for you than for students of other subjects * Answer questions in the order they appear on the Question Paper - they normally follow the order of information in the recording, 4| IntroductionTiticaca) * You have some time after the tape ends to transfer your answers to the Answer Sheet - check your grammar and spelling as you do so. + There may bea variety of English accents and dialects, so practise listening to speakers from different places and backgrounds. Academic Reading (60 minutes) The three passages contain 2000-2750 words in total and become progressively more difficult, but they are always suitable for non-specialist readers. If any technical terms are used, they will be explained in a glossary. While the number of questions for each passage may vary, there are ahways forty items in total Passage ee Text type Task types topics of general__—_+ various kinds of multiple-choice 4 11-15 interest questions short-answer questions non-specialist sentence completion classification 2 11-15 articles or extracts + matching headings with paragraphs or from books, sections of text journals, magazines. completing notes, sentences, tables, and newspapers summary, diagram or flow chart 3 11-15 one, at least, has + matching lists/phrases detailed logical + matching information with paragraphs + true/false/not given (text information) + yes/no/not given (writer's views) argument Tips and hints * First read each passage quickly and ask yourself questions, e.g. What is the topic? Where is the text probably taken from? What is the writer's main purpose? Who is the intended reader? In what style is it written? + Don't try to understand the exact meaning of every word. There isnt time, and a particular word or sentence may not be tested anyway. itis correct. + Study any example answer and decide why + If you have to choose from alternatives, check how many of them you have to use + Check whether you have to use words from the text in your answers or your own words, + Keep to the stated word limit by avoiding unnecessary words in your answer. Introduction | 5* Ifa question type uses both unfinished statements and direct questions, decide which are which and check the grammar of your answers. * After you fill in all the answers on a diagram, chart or table, check that it makes sense overall. Acade! Wri There is no choice of task, either in Part 1 or 2, so you must be prepared to write about any topic. However, the topics in the exam are of general interest and you do not need to be an expert to write about them. a ae aa ESS 20 minutes 150-word report, presenting information based on: describing or + data, e.g, bar charts, line graph, table explaining a table or. a process/procedure in various stages diagram + an object, event or series of events 19 (60 minutes) Tips and hints * Your answer must be relevant to the task: never write pre-prepared sections of text. + There are no marks for copying the question in your answer, but if you wish you can rephrase it in your own words. * There is a minimum number of words, but no maximum. This means that if you write fewer than 150 words you will lose marks. + Task 2 carries more marks than Task 1, so keep to the suggested timing. + Always leave some time to check your essay after you have finished. * Essays are often on topics that are of current interest: read and listen to the news on a wide range of subjects, thinking about the issues involved. In Task 1, you are tested on: ‘Task Fulfilment - answer the question, keeping to the topic at all times. Coherence and Cohesion - organize your writing well, connecting your ideas and sentences with suitable linking expressions. 6| Introductionit terete cco) Vocabulary and Sentence Structure - use a wide range of language both accurately and appropriately. In Task 2, youare tested on: Arguments, Ideas and Evidence - show you can discuss these and put forward your own opinions. Communicative Quality - express your ideas clearly, organizing and linking them logically. Vocabulary and Sentence Structure - use a wide range of language both accurately and appropriately. Speaking 11-14 minutes) You will be interviewed, on your own, by one Examiner, and the conversation will be recorded on audio cassette. The three-part structure of the interview is always the same, although the topics will vary from candidate to candidate. Part ‘Time Format 1 aS minutes mtoduetion, interview 255" | Searing | Dement long turn two-way 3 ; discussion Tips and hints Task types Introduction, ID check You answer questions about yourself, your home/family, job’studies, interests, other familiar topics. You are given a topic verbally and on a card. You have a minute to prepare a talk. ‘You speak for 1-2 minutes on the topic, e.g. a person, place, object or event. You answer one or two follow-up questions. You answer verbal questions, discussing more abstract ideas linked to the topic of Part 2. Do not try to make any kind of prepared speech Add to any ‘Yes! or ‘No! answers you give, explaining at least one point. Remember that itis your ability to communicate effectively that is being assessed, not your general knowledge Speak directly to the Examiner, not to the cassette player. Introduction | #* The Examiner cannot tell you the result of this (or any other) module: don't ask for comments. * Practise for Part 2 by speaking continuously for 1 -2 minutes, timing yourself with a clock or watch. In all parts of Speaking, you are tested on the following Fluency and Coherence - talk at normal speed, without over-long pauses. Organize your ideas and sentences logically, connecting them with suitable linking expressions Lexical Resource - use a wide range of vocabulary both precisely and appropriately to express your ideas. Grammatical Range and Accuracy - use a wide range of structures. Try to make as few errors as possible, in particular avoid any that make it difficult to understand you. Pronunciation - make sure that your speech sounds natural and that it can be understood at all times 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, 8| IntroductionMitten (irae 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. Most universities and colleges in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA accept an IELTS Overall Band Score of 6.0-7.0 for entry to academic programmes. * MARKING THE PRACTICE TESTS Listening and Reading Each question in the Listening and Reading modules is worth one mark. Questions which require letter/Roman numeral answers + For questions where the answers are letters or numbers, you should write only the number of answers required. For example, if the answer is a single letter or number 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. Introduction | 9Introduction * Words in brackets are optional - they are correct, but not necessary. * ‘Alternative answers are separated by a slash (/). * If you 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 of coat of black leather is incorrect. * In questions where you are expected to complete a gap, you should transfer only the necessary missing word(s) onto the answer sheet. For example, to complete ‘in the...!, and 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 questions in the Answer key. = }I40, 14,12 17, 18, 19, 20 10| IntroductionWriting It is not possible for you to give yourself a mark for the Writing tasks. All model answers and sample answers in the book will give you an insight into what is required for the Writing module. In the Answer key at the end of each set of Listening and Reading answers you will finda 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 modules and an Overall Band Score from 1 to 9, which is the average of your scores in the four modules. However, institutions considering your application are advised to look at both the Overall Band and the Bands for each module in order to determine whether you have the language skills needed for a particular course of study. For example, if your course has 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. f you did well enough in one module 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. Introduction | 11= Sample answers and model answers are provided for the Writing tasks. The sample answers were written by IELTS candidates; each answer has been given a band score and the candidate's performance is described. Please note that there are many different ways by which a candidate may achieve a particular band score. The model answers were written by an examiner as examples of very good answers, but it is important to understand that they are just one example out of many possible approaches. Further information For more information about IELTS or any other University of Cambridge ESOL examination, write to: University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Telephone: +44 1223 553355 1 Hills Road 11 Fax: +44 1223 460278 Cambridge e-mail: Esolhelpdesk@CambridgeEsol.org CBI 2EU http:/Avww.cambridgeesol.org United Kingdom http:/Avww.ielts.org 12| Introduction