Session 1 (1 Hour): Listening and Reading Mastery

1. Overview of the IELTS Test (10 minutes)

Format:

1. Listening: 40 questions, 4 audio recordings, 30 minutes + 10 minutes transfer time.

2. Reading: 40 questions, 3 texts, 60 minutes.

3. Writing: 2 tasks (150 and 250 words), 60 minutes.

4. Speaking: 3 parts, 11–14 minutes.

Scoring:

Band 9: Expert user.

Band 6: Competent user.

Key Themes Frequently Targeted:

1. Listening: Daily life, work, studies, travel, and academic discussions.

2. Reading: Science, technology, humanities, environment, culture.

3. Writing & Speaking: Education, environment, technology, health, globalization, media, work-life
balance.

2. Listening Section (20 minutes)

Structure of Listening Section

• Recording 1: Dialogue in a social context (e.g., booking a hotel).

• Recording 2: Monologue (e.g., directions or instructions).

• Recording 3: Academic discussion.

 • Recording 4: Academic lecture or presentation.

Tips for Listening

1. Preview questions during the given time (15–30 seconds).

2. Listen for synonyms (e.g., "fast" = "quickly").

3. Focus on numbers, dates, and key phrases.

4. Don’t panic if you miss one answer—move on!

Example Practice Task

Read the following dialogue and fill in the blanks:

Receptionist: Good afternoon. Welcome to the Hilton Hotel. How can I help you?

Customer: I have a reservation under the name [Smith].

Receptionist: Certainly, Mr. Smith. Let me check. That’s a [________] room for [________] nights,
correct?

Customer: Yes, that’s right.

Questions:

Type of room: ________.

Number of nights: ________.

3. Reading Section (30 minutes)

Structure of Reading Section

Academic IELTS: Three long passages from books, magazines, or journals.

General Training IELTS: Texts are shorter and include ads, notices, and instructions.
Common Question Types

• Matching headings to paragraphs.

• True/False/Not Given.

• Summary completion with word lists.

• Multiple choice.

• Sentence completion.

Tips for Reading

1. Skim for general understanding, then scan for specific answers.

2. Highlight keywords in questions and locate them in the text.

3. Focus on time management: 20 minutes per passage.

4. For True/False/Not Given:

True: Statement matches the text.

False: Statement contradicts the text.

Not Given: Not mentioned at all.

Example Practice Task

Text:

The Eiffel Tower was constructed as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair. Initially intended to be
dismantled, it was saved due to its usefulness as a radio tower. Today, it is one of the most recognizable
structures in the world.

Questions:

The Eiffel Tower was originally built for a radio station. (T/F/NG)

The Eiffel Tower is a globally famous monument. (T/F/NG)

Session 2 (1 Hour): Writing and Speaking Focus
1. Writing Section (30 minutes)

Structure of Writing Section

Task 1:

Academic: Describe a graph, chart, or process.

General Training: Write a letter (formal or informal).

Task 2:

Write an essay (agree/disagree, discuss both views, or problem-solution).

Themes Frequently Tested

• Education: Online learning, tuition fees.

• Environment: Climate change, renewable energy.

• Technology: Social media, AI.

• Health: Diet, mental health.

• Work: Remote work, job satisfaction.

Tips for Writing

1. Spend 20 minutes on Task 1 and 40 minutes on Task 2.

2. Task 1: Describe trends and avoid repetition of words.

3. Task 2: Use clear paragraphing (introduction, 2–3 body paragraphs, conclusion).

4. Always check grammar, spelling, and word count (min 150 words for Task 1, min 250 for Task 2).

Example Task
Task 1:

Describe the changes in mobile phone usage in the chart below over 5 years (2018–2023). (Provide your
own example data for practice.)

Task 2:

Some people think that students should learn practical skills in school, such as fixing cars or cooking. Do
you agree or disagree?

2. Speaking Section (30 minutes)

Structure of Speaking Section

Part 1: Introduction and general questions (4–5 mins).

Part 2: Talk about a given topic for 1–2 minutes.

Part 3: Discussion on abstract ideas related to the topic.

Tips for Speaking

1. Expand your answers: Give reasons, examples, and details.

2. Use a variety of sentence structures (e.g., conditional sentences, comparisons).

3. If stuck, rephrase the question or give an example to buy time.

4. Practice thinking aloud and staying calm.

Example Questions

Part 1:

Do you enjoy traveling? Why or why not?

Part 2:

Describe a time when you helped someone.

Who you helped.

What you did.

How it made you feel.

Part 3:

How important is community service in a society?

Full Practice Test

Instructions: Time yourself for each section.

Listening (40 minutes): Use provided texts or scripts for gap-fill or multiple-choice tasks.

Reading (60 minutes): Include three texts with T/F/NG, matching headings, and summary completion
questions.

Writing (60 minutes): Complete one Task 1 and one Task 2 prompt.

Speaking (15 minutes): Practice all three parts with someone or record yourself.

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IELTS Practice Test

Listening Section (30 minutes + 10 minutes to transfer answers)

Part 1: Dialogue (Social Context)

A conversation between a receptionist and a customer booking a hotel room.

Receptionist: Good afternoon, welcome to the Greenview Hotel. How can I help you?

Customer: Hi, I’d like to book a double room for two nights, please.

Receptionist: Of course. Let me check availability. Hmm, we have a double room available for £100 per
night, breakfast included. Does that work for you?
Customer: Yes, that’s fine. Also, is parking included?

Receptionist: Parking is an additional £10 per day.

Customer: That’s okay. Can I check in at 1 PM tomorrow?

Receptionist: Check-in is from 2 PM, but we can try to accommodate an earlier time.

Questions:

1. How much does a double room cost per night?

2. Is breakfast included in the room cost?

3. How much does parking cost per day?

4. At what time does check-in usually start?

Part 2: Monologue (Tour Information)

A tour guide giving information about a city sightseeing bus service.

"Good morning, everyone. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing Tours. Our buses run daily from 9 AM
to 6 PM, departing every 15 minutes from the main station. The full tour takes approximately 2 hours,
and you are free to hop on and off at any of the 10 stops. Highlights include the City Museum at Stop 3
and the Central Park at Stop 7. Tickets are £20 per person, and children under 12 ride for free."

Questions:

5. What time does the first bus leave the station?

6. How long does the full tour take?

7. What is special about Stop 3?

8. How much does a ticket cost for an adult?

Part 3: Academic Discussion

A professor and two students discuss renewable energy technologies.

Professor: Solar and wind energy are growing rapidly, but both face challenges. For instance, solar panels
depend on sunlight, and wind turbines need consistent wind speeds.

Student 1: What about storage solutions like batteries? Can they address these issues?

Professor: Yes, battery technology is advancing, making it easier to store energy for later use. However,
it’s still expensive to implement on a large scale.

Student 2: Are there any regions that rely heavily on renewable energy?

Professor: Iceland is a good example. They generate almost all their electricity from geothermal and
hydropower.

Questions:

9. What is one challenge for solar energy?

10. What is a limitation of battery storage solutions?

11. Which country is mentioned as relying heavily on renewable energy?

12. What two types of energy are used in Iceland?

Reading Section (60 minutes)

Passage 1: Plastic Waste Crisis

Plastic waste is a growing problem worldwide. Over 8 million tons of plastic enter the oceans each year,
harming marine life and ecosystems. Some countries have banned single-use plastics, but enforcement
remains inconsistent. Alternatives like biodegradable materials are gaining popularity, though their
production costs are higher. The urgency to address this crisis is evident as researchers warn that, by
2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the oceans.

Questions:

1. Fill in the gap: How much plastic enters the oceans annually? Over ______ million tons.

2. True/False/Not Given: Some countries have banned single-use plastics.

3. Multiple choice: What is one disadvantage of biodegradable materials?

A. They harm marine life.

B. They are expensive to produce.

C. They are not widely available.

Passage 2: The Role of Sleep

Sleep is essential for maintaining physical and mental health. Adults typically require 7–9 hours of sleep
per night, yet many people fail to meet this requirement. Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to a
weakened immune system, memory problems, and increased risk of heart disease. Recent studies
suggest that even short naps during the day can help counteract some effects of sleep loss, boosting
alertness and mood.

Questions:

4. How many hours of sleep are recommended for adults?

5. List one health risk associated with chronic sleep deprivation.

6. What is one benefit of napping, according to recent studies?

Passage 3: Climate Change and Agriculture

Climate change poses significant challenges to global agriculture. Rising temperatures and unpredictable
weather patterns reduce crop yields and threaten food security. In response, farmers are adopting
strategies like precision farming, which uses technology to optimize resource use. Additionally, scientists
are developing drought-resistant crop varieties to withstand extreme conditions. However, widespread
adoption of these solutions remains limited by high costs and lack of awareness.

Questions:

7. What is one impact of climate change on agriculture?

8. Matching headings: Choose the correct heading for this paragraph:

A. Technological Solutions to Farming Challenges.

B. The Effects of Climate Change on Urban Areas.

C. Global Food Security Threats.

Writing Section (60 minutes)

Task 1: Academic (20 minutes)

The table below shows the population of three cities (City A, City B, City C) in 2000, 2010, and 2020.
(Create your own data, e.g., City A grows from 1M to 1.5M, City B grows slightly, and City C decreases.)

Write a report summarizing the main trends.

Task 2: Essay (40 minutes)

Some people believe that children should be encouraged to participate in team sports, while others
argue that individual sports are more beneficial. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Speaking Section (15 minutes)

Part 1

What do you usually do on weekends?

Do you prefer spending time with family or friends?

Part 2

Describe an important decision you made recently.

What the decision was.

Why it was important.

How you felt about it.

Part 3

What factors influence people when making decisions?

Do you think young people make better decisions than older people? Why or why not?