ielts practice test answers
how to grade yourself
now that you've completed the ielts practice test, it's time to:
- compare your answers to the answer key
- total your number of correct answers
- watch a video on ielts scoring, then estimate your score with the scoring chart
- watch the explanation videos for any questions you missed or aren't sure about
answer key
listening section
| question | correct answer |
|---|---|
| question 1 | ad5659837jc6 |
| question 2 | scottsville |
| question 3 | 6 or "six" kilometers / kilometres |
| question 4 | 2 or "two" |
| question 5 | dressers |
| question 6 | patio furniture |
| question 7 | b |
| question 8 | b |
| question 9 | c |
| question 10 | a |
| question 11 | b |
| question 12 | a |
| question 13 | b |
| question 14 | ticket collection stand |
| question 15 | ticket sales booth |
| question 16 | information center / information |
| question 17 | game area |
| question 18 | food court / food |
| question 19 | main stage |
| question 20 | trash bins |
| question | correct answer |
|---|---|
| question 21 | themselves |
| question 22 | experiments |
| question 23 | older |
| question 24 | comfortable |
| question 25 | wild |
| question 26 | tongue |
| question 27 | necessity |
| question 28 | trained |
| question 29 | a |
| question 30 | b |
| question 31 | zones |
| question 32 | resources |
| question 33 | naturally |
| question 34 | farmland |
| question 35 | b |
| question 36 | c |
| question 37 | c |
| question 38 | b, c or f |
| question 39 | b, c or f |
| question 40 | b, c or f |
reading section
| question | correct answer |
|---|---|
| question 1 | c |
| question 2 | c |
| question 3 | b |
| question 4 | a |
| question 5 | e |
| question 6 | b |
| question 7 | a |
| question 8 | d |
| question 9 | t |
| question 10 | ng |
| question 11 | f |
| question 12 | f |
| question 13 | t |
| question 14 | f |
| question 15 | section a: answer iv |
| question 16 | section b: answer vi |
| question 17 | section c: answer v |
| question 18 | section d: answer i |
| question 19 | c |
| question 20 | a |
| question | correct answer |
|---|---|
| question 21 | c |
| question 22 | b |
| question 23 | c |
| question 24 | c |
| question 25 | c |
| question 26 | a |
| question 27 | c |
| question 28 | c |
| question 29 | b |
| question 30 | c |
| question 31 | b |
| question 32 | a |
| question 33 | c |
| question 34 | a |
| question 35 | a |
| question 36 | b |
| question 37 | b |
| question 38 | c |
| question 39 | a |
| question 40 | c |
writing section
| task 1 sample response |
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the bar graph shows the number of attendees at grandville stadium, focusing on theater, sports, and music events in the year 2017. the chart makes attendance projections for the years 2020 and 2030 after a major renovation project.
overall, these data show a predicted rise in yearly attendance among all three types of events during the period of 2017 to 2030. the greatest increases will occur for theater and concerts, while sporting events will see a more moderate gains after the renovations. however, attendance has been and will remain much higher for sporting events than the other two categories. in the baseline year of 2017, theater events accounted for only 10 thousand visitors. yet, theater attendance should jump to roughly 50 thousand in 13 years. similarly, concert attendees are predicted to reach nearly 125 thousand visitors in 2030, up from nearly 25 thousand in 2017. by contrast, the stadium improvements will only increase sporting event attendance by about 10 thousand in 2030. however, athletic events were already bringing in 150 thousand people in 2017. the 2030 figure of about 160 thousand annual sporting event attendees is just shy of the 2030 combined numbers for both theater and concerts, which will bring in about 175 thousand people together. |
| task 2 sample response |
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some schools have begun supplying students with computers or tablets that they can use instead of texts and other printed resources. this shift towards technology offers several environmental and educational benefits, while the drawbacks relate to the sharp increase in “screen time” for students and the possibility that the devices will cause distractions in school.
one major benefit of providing computers and tablets to students is the opportunity to save paper resources. even though paper is easily recycled, it still requires a lot of energy to produce. adopting these technologies will make schools much more environmentally friendly. computers and tablets also possess unique educational value. on a very basic level, students must learn how to use computers to thrive in the modern world. just like learning math or reading, computer proficiency has become an essential and basic life skill. replacing paper-based learning resources with technology does have some disadvantages. one area of growing concern is the amount of time young people spend in front of screens. with cell phones, computers, and television, many children already spend hours outside of school staring at devices. some medical professionals suggest that all of this screen time may have negative effects on a child’s physical and psychological health. therefore, adding screen time in school may exacerbate an already serious problem. a second drawback is that tablets and computers can cause distractions. there is a lot of unsuitable material for school on the web. putting devices in students hands opens the possibility that students will use these devices in ways that are not educationally sound. in conclusion, replacing traditional paper learning materials with devices like computers and tablets has some very clear environmental and educational advantages. however, schools must take care to monitor student screen time and ensure that students are using their devices for educational purposes. |