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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 here.
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.
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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. |
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. |
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. |
Sample Listening Note Completion |
You will hear an extract from a Part 1 recording in which two people are discussing second-hand furniture.
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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. Sample Listening Short Answer Questions |
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 here.
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.
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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.
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Sample Academic Reading Identifying Information (True/False/Not Given) |
You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about the scientist Marie Curie. |
Sample Academic Reading Note Completion |
You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about the scientist Marie Curie.
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Sample Academic Reading Matching Headings |
You will read a Part 2 text about the physics of traffic behaviour.
Sample Academic Reading Matching Headings |
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. Sample Academic Reading Summary Completion (selecting words from the text) |
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.
Sample Academic Reading Summary Completion (selecting from a list of words or phrases) |
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. |
Sample Academic Reading Sentence Completion |
You will read a Part 2 text which discusses whether birds evolved from dinosaurs. Sample Academic Reading Sentence Completion Sample Academic Reading Sentence Completion Answer Key
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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. Sample Academic Reading Matching Sentence Endings |
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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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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Responses to Sample Part 1 and Part 2 with band scores and examiner comments |
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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Responses to Sample Part 1 and Part 2 with band scores and examiner comments |
Responses to Sample Part 1 and Part 2 with band scores and examiner comments |