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The Listening question types for computer-delivered IELTS are the same as in the paper-delivered test. A variety of tasks is used including:
Any of these question types may appear in any of the four parts of the test.
There is more detailed information on the IELTS Listening question types.
A selection of sample Listening test questions is given below. Answer keys and transcripts of the recordings are also provided for you to check your answers.
In each sample, you will have some time to look through the questions before the recording starts, and some time at the end to check your answers.
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Sample Listening Multiple 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.
Sample Listening Multiple Choice (more than one answer)
You will hear an extract from a Part 1 recording in which two people are discussing a guide to a library.
Click on the correct answers.
Sample Listening Matching
You will hear an extract from a Part 2 recording in which a woman is talking to new staff at a children's summer camp.
For each question, click on the correct answer and move it into the gap.
Sample Listening Plan/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.
Sample Listening Form Completion
You will hear an extract from a Part 1 recording in which a customer is talking to an agent at a company which ships large boxes overseas.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
Sample Listening Note 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.
Sample Listening Table 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.
Sample Listening Flow-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.
Sample Listening Sentence 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.
Sample Listening 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.
The Academic Reading question types in computer-delivered IELTS are the same as in the paper-based test. A variety of tasks is used including:
Any of these question types may appear in any of the three parts of the test.
You can find detailed information about the IELTS Academic Reading question types
A selection of sample Academic Reading test questions is given below. Answer keys are also provided for you to check your answers.
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Sample Academic Reading 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.
Sample Academic Reading 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.
Sample Academic Reading 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.
Sample Academic Reading 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.
Sample Academic Reading Table Completion
You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about dung beetles.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
Sample Academic Reading Matching Headings
You will read a Part 2 text about the physics of traffic behaviour.
For each question, click on the correct answer and move it into the gap.
Sample Academic Reading 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.
Sample Academic Reading 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.
Sample Academic Reading 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.
Sample Academic Reading Flow-chart Completion (selecting words from the text)
You will read an extract from a Part 3 text about the effect of a low-calorie diet on the ageing process.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
Sample Academic Reading Sentence Completion
You will read a Part 2 text which discusses whether birds evolved from dinosaurs.
Click on the correct answer.
Sample Academic Reading 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.
The General Training Reading question types in computer-delivered IELTS are the same as in the paper-based test. A variety of tasks is used including:
Any of these question types may appear in any of the three parts of the test.
You can find detailed information about the IELTS General Training Reading question types here.
A selection of sample General Training Reading test questions is given below. Answer keys are also provided for you to check your answers.
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Sample General Training Reading Multiple Choice
Sample General Training Reading - True/False/Not Given
Sample General Training Reading Matching information
Sample General Training Reading Matching Headings
You will read a Part 3 text about how robots are used in the newspaper production process.
For each question, click on the correct answer and move it into the gap.
Sample General Training Reading Matching Features
Sample General Training Reading Summary Completion
Sample General Training Reading Note Completion
Sample General Training Reading Sentence Completion
Sample General Training Reading Flow-chart Completion (selecting words from the text)
You will read a Part 3 text about how robots are used in the newspaper production process.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
The Academic Writing question types in computer-delivered IELTS are the same as in the paper-based test. A variety of tasks is used including:
You can find detailed information about the IELTS Academic Writing question types here.
Sample Academic Writing test questions are given below. Sample responses with band scores and examiner comments are also provided.
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Sample Academic Writing Part 1
Responses to Sample Part 1 and Part 2 with band scores and examiner comments
Sample Academic Writing Part 2
Responses to Sample Part 1 and Part 2 with band scores and examiner comments
The General Training Writing question types in computer-delivered IELTS are the same as in the paper-based test. A variety of tasks is used including:
You can find detailed information about the IELTS General Training Writing question types here.
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Sample General Training Writing Part 1
Responses to Sample Part 1 and Part 2 with band scores and examiner comments
Sample General Training Writing Part 2
Responses to Sample Part 1 and Part 2 with band scores and examiner comments