IELTS Sample Paper, Practice Test: Download Previous Year Question Papers

The candidates for both formats can download IELTS sample papers for free from this page.

IELTS Sample Paper Academic Module

IELTS Listening Practice Test Section 2 IELTS Listening Practice Test Section 3 Diagram label completion Identifying information Identifying writer’s views Matching features Matching headings Multiple-choice questions Table completion Academic writing task 1 sample- 1 Academic writing task 1 sample- 2 Academic writing task 2 sample- 1 Academic writing task 2 sample- 2 Speaking Sample Test Part 1 Prompt Speaking Sample Test Part 2 Prompt Speaking Sample Test Part 3 Prompt Speaking Sample Test Part 1 Transcript Speaking Sample Test Part 2 Transcript Speaking Sample Test Part 3 Transcript

IELTS Sample Paper General Training Module

Flow Chart completion Identifying information Matching Information Matching features Matching headings Multiple choice questions Sentence completion General training writing task 1 General training writing task 2

IELTS Sample Paper Academic Module

IELTS Listening Practice Test Section 2 IELTS Listening Practice Test Section 3 Diagram label completion Identifying information Identifying writer’s views Matching features Matching headings Multiple choice questions Table completion Academic writing task 1 sample- 1 Academic writing task 1 sample- 2 Academic writing task 2 sample- 1 Academic writing task 2 sample- 2 Speaking Sample Test Part 1 Prompt Speaking Sample Test Part 2 Prompt Speaking Sample Test Part 3 Prompt Speaking Sample Test Part 1 Transcript Speaking Sample Test Part 2 Transcript Speaking Sample Test Part 3 Transcript

IELTS Sample Paper General Training Module

Flow Chart completion Identifying information Matching Information Matching features Matching headings Multiple choice questions Sentence completion General training writing task 1 General training writing task 2

IELTS Sample Papers - Exam pattern

The sample papers of IELTS must be solved in an exam type atmosphere. Further, It is very important to understand the test formats thoroughly. There are two types of IELTS exams:

• IELTS Academic: for the candidates who want to pursue higher studies in an English speaking country

• IELTS General Training: for those who go to an English speaking country for work experience, secondary education or training programmes.

IELTS Test Pattern

IELTS Test Pattern - Explained

IELTS consists of four sections as given above. Each section carries a certain weightage of marks and candidates are give seperate time limits to complete each section. All four section of IELTS are briefly explained below.

IELTS Listening

In this module, the candidate is asked to listen to monologues and dialogues and needs to answer a set of questions. This module has four sections with ten questions each; the total duration is 40 minutes.

IELTS Reading

Here, the candidates will be given three texts followed by a set of 13-14 questions. The candidate needs to go through the texts and answer the questions in the stipulated period of time. This section is of 60 minutes duration. The passages are different for Academic and General Training test takers.

IELTS Writing

This module is different for Academic and General Training format. In the Academic module, the candidate will have to explain a diagram in Task 1 and respond to an argument in Task 2. In the General Training module, the candidate needs to write an article in Task 1 and write an essay in task 2. This section is allotted 60 minutes.

IELTS Speaking

The speaking module consists of three sections. In the first section, a general introduction is expected from the candidate. In the second section, the candidate will be asked to speak on a selected topic and in the third section; there will be a discussion between the candidate and examiner. This section continues for 11 to 14 minutes.

About IELTS - IELTS test results are accepted by over 10,000 organizations worldwide, including schools, universities, Government departments, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies. However, as there are no specific IELTS eligibility criteria required to appear for the IELTS exam, candidates have to comply with the selection procedure of respective institutions. Candidates can post their test report form to relevant institutions in their IELTS application form. The IELTS conducting body uses a nine-band scale to vividly identify levels of English proficiency, from non-user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9). The IELTS test is usually conducted on Saturdays and Sundays. One can register for any of the listed IELTS test dates depending on your convenience. However, the confirmation depends on the availability of seats for the exam pertaining to the particular date.