HOW SHOULD YOU INTERPRET YOUR SCORES?
Test 1
In the Answer key at the end of the each set of Listening and Reading answers you will find
a chart which will help you assess if, on the basis of your practice test results, you are ready
to take the IELTS exam.
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 SECTION 1 Questions 1-10
the average of your scores in the four modules.
However, institutions considering your application are advised to look at both the Overall Questions 1-5
Band and the Bands for each module. They do this in order to see if you have the language
skills needed for a particular course of study. For example, if your course has a lot of Complete the form below.
reading and writing, but no lectures, listening comprehension might be less important and a Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.
score of 5 in Listening might be acceptable if the Overall Band Score was 7. However, for a
course where there are 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 papers you should have some idea of whether your Listening
and Reading skills are good enough for you to try the real IELTS test. If you did well
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enough in one module but not in others, you will have to decide for yourself whether you are
ready to take the proper test yet.
The Practice Tests have been checked so that they are about the same level of difficulty as
APPLICATION FORM
the real IELTS test. However, we cannot guarantee that your score in the Practice Test
papers will be reflected in the real IELTS test. The Practice Tests can only give you an idea of EXAMPLE ANSWER
your possible future performance and it is ultimately up to you to make decisions based on
your score. Surname Jones
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 First names: Louise Cynthia
than most other institutions.
Sample answers or model answers are provided for the Writing tasks. The sample answers Address: Apartment 1,72 (1) Street
were written by IELTS candidates; each answer has been given a band score and the
candidate's performance is described. Please note that the examiner's guidelines for marking Highbridge
the Writing scripts are very detailed. There are many different ways 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 Post code: (2)
possible approaches.
Telephone: 9835 6712 (home)
(3) (work)
Driver's
licence number: (4)
Date of birth: Day: 25th Month: (5) Year: 1977
,Questions 6—8 SECTION 2 Questions 11-20
Circle THREE letters A-F. Questions 11-13
What types of films does Louise like?
Complete the notes below
A Action Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
B Comedies
C Musicals
D Romance
E Westerns Expedition Across Attora Mountains
F Wildlife Leader: Charles Owen
Prepared a (11) for the trip
Questions 9 and 10 Total length of trip (12)
Climbed highest peak in (13)
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
9 How much does it cost to join the library?
Questions 14 and 15
10 When will Louise's card be ready? Circle the correct letters A-C.
14 What took the group by surprise?
A the amount of rain
B the number of possible routes
C the length of the journey
15 How did Charles feel about having to change routes?
A He reluctantly accepted it.
B He was irritated by the diversion.
C It made no difference to his enjoyment.
Questions 16—18
Circle THREE letters A-F.
What does Charles say about his friends?
A He met them at one stage on the trip.
B They kept all their meeting arrangements.
C One of them helped arrange the transport.
D One of them owned the hotel they stayed in.
E Some of them travelled with him.
F Only one group lasted the 96 days.
,Questions 19 and 20 SECTION 3 Questions 21-30
Circle TWO letters A-E. Questions 21-25
What does Charles say about the donkeys?
Complete the table below.
A He rode them when he was tired. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
B He named them after places.
C One of them died.
D They behaved unpredictably. TIM JANE
E They were very small.
Day of arrival Sunday (21)
Subject History (22)
Number of books to read (23) (24)
Day of first lecture Tuesday (25)
Questions 26-30
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
26 What is Jane's study strategy in lectures?
27 What is Tim's study strategy for reading?
28 What is the subject of Tim's first lecture?
29 What is the title of Tim's first essay?
30 What is the subject of Jane's first essay?
, SECTION 4 Questions 31-40 Questions 36-40
Questions 31-35 Complete the table below.
Write the appropriate letters A-G against Questions 36-40.
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Job Main role
Type of course: Physical Fitness Instructor (36)
Course duration and level Entry requirements
Sports Administrator (37)
Sports Administrator (31) (32)
MAIN ROLES
in sports administration
A the coaching of teams
B the support of elite athletes
Sports Psychologist (33) Degree in psychology
C guidance of ordinary individuals
D community health
Physical Education Four-year degree in (34) . E the treatment of injuries
Teacher education
F arranging matches and venues
G the rounded development of children
Recreation Officer (35) None
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