Ielts Laboral

IELTS
International English Language Testing System(Sistema

Internacional de Evaluación del Idioma Inglés)
El IELTS General mide sobre todo la competencia lingüística en inglés

del examinado en el ámbito cotidiano. Por eso, las personas que quieren
hacer un programa de formación profesional o emigrar profesionalmente
eligen esta modalidad de prueba.
Para el IELTS general, las preguntas están más orientadas a medir el

uso práctico del idioma del candidato en diferentes entornos
profesionales y sociales.
¿CÓMO PREPARARSE PARA
DAR IELTS?
1. Conoce el formato del examen
2. Mantente despierto y con energía
3. Haz una lista de tus materiales
4. Horarios eficaces
5. Busca ejercicios en línea
6. Aprende nuevas palabras
7. Aprende y transcribe canciones
8. Ve películas en inglés, con y sin subtítulos
9. Intégrate a un grupo conversacional
10. Crea historias y escríbelas
11. La práctica hace al maestro
12. Mantén la calma
13. Cometer errores está bien
14. Lee tu libro favorita en inglés
15. Haz amigos de otros países
PREPARACIÓN EFECTIVA PARA EL EXA
MEN IELTS
Para obtener una buena puntuación en el examen IELTS, es esencial prepararse adecuadamente. Aquí hay
algunos consejos útiles que puedes seguir:
•Realiza pruebas de práctica con regularidad.(Fin de semana pruebas completas y en las semana 1 a 2
habilidades por día).
•Amplía tu vocabulario.
•Lee una variedad de libros en inglés.
•Practica hablar en inglés con frecuencia.
¿CUÁL ES EL PATRÓN DEL EXAMEN IELTS?
El examen IELTS tiene varias secciones. El patrón del papel IELTS o el otro tipo se mostrará según
cada sección. Tener un conocimiento del programa de estudios del IELTS puede ayudarte a
administrar tu tiempo bien cuando realices el examen real.
Sección Consiste en Tiempo + Preguntas
Comprensión auditiva Opción múltiple, 30 minutos, 40 preguntas
Completar oraciones,
Completar resúmenes,
Completar diagramas de
flujo, Etiquetar diagramas,
Hacer coincidir
información y más.
Comprensión lectora Respuesta corta, Hacer 60 minutos, 40 preguntas
coincidir encabezados,
Opción múltiple,
Completar oraciones,
Completar resúmenes,
Completar diagramas de
flujo, Etiquetar diagramas,
Identificar las
opiniones/afirmaciones del
escritor y más.
Expresión escrita 2 tareas de escritura 60 minutos, 2 preguntas
Expresión oral Ejercicio de 3 partes 11-14 minutos
PUNTUACIONES DEL IELTS: ¿QUÉ DEBES
SABER?
• Obtener una buena puntuación en el examen IELTS es importante ya que puede influir en tu
proceso de solicitud. Aquí hay algunos datos importantes que debes tener en cuenta al planificar la
puntuación que deseas obtener en el IELTS:
• El IELTS utiliza una escala de calificación de 9 bandas, donde cada banda representa un nivel
diferente de competencia en el idioma inglés. Las puntuaciones van desde ‘banda-1’ (no usuario)
hasta ‘banda-9’ (usuario experto).
No existe un concepto de ‘aprobado’ o ‘reprobado’ en el IELTS. Sin embargo, cada institución

tiene un requisito mínimo de puntuación que los candidatos deben cumplir para ser elegibles.
•Los examinados reciben una puntuación para cada sección del examen: Comprensión
auditiva, Comprensión lectora, Expresión escrita y Expresión oral. La Puntuación
General se calcula como el promedio de las puntuaciones obtenidas en cada sección.
Si la Puntuación General termina en un decimal, se redondea al medio o banda completa más

cercana. Por ejemplo, si tu puntuación promedio es 7.25, se redondearía a 7.5 como Puntuación
General. De manera similar, si la puntuación promedio es 6.75, se redondearía a 7.0 como
Puntuación General.
A continuación te presentamos una descripción general de la escala de calificación:
*IELTS resultado mínimo de 4,5

Banda Nivel de habilidad Descripción
9 Usuario experto Tiene un dominio completo y operativo
del idioma.
8 Usuario muy bueno Tiene un dominio operativo completo del
idioma con solo inexactitudes
ocasionales no sistemáticas.
7 Usuario bueno Puede manejar bien el lenguaje complejo

y comprender el razonamiento detallado,
aunque con inexactitudes y
malentendidos ocasionales.
6 Usuario competente Tiene un dominio efectivo para usar y

comprender el lenguaje complejo,
particularmente en situaciones
familiares.
5 Usuario modesto Debería poder comunicarse en

situaciones básicas relacionadas con su
campo de especialización pero aún
propenso a muchos errores.
4 Usuario limitado Tiene un conocimiento básico del
idioma que le permite comunicarse en
situaciones familiares, pero aún tiene
dificultades para comprender y
utilizar el lenguaje complejo
3 Usuario extremadamente limitado Puede transmitir y comprender solo el
significado general en situaciones
muy familiares.
2 Usuario intermitente Tiene grandes dificultades para
entender el inglés hablado y escrito.
1 No usuario No tiene habilidad para usar el idioma

excepto algunas palabras aisladas.
0 No intentó la prueba No hay información disponible para
evaluar la habilidad.
FORMATO DEL ÉXAMEN
Es importante que conozcas de antemano el formato del examen para que
establezcas metas de estudio. Recuerda que el examen consta de 4
secciones: reading, speaking, writing, y listening.
READING
Free online IELTS Reading practice tests
You will be allowed 1 hour to complete all 3 sections of the IELTS Academic
or General Reading test. Prepare with our free materials.
FREE ONLINE IELTS GENERAL TRAINING READING
PRACTICE TEST - PAPER
•You will be allowed 1 hour to complete all 3 sections of the IELTS General
Training Reading test.
•The three parts of this practice Reading test are presented over three
separate web pages. Make sure you move swiftly from one page to the next
so that your practice is as realistic as possible.
•Time yourself and allow just one hour to complete all three parts. There are
40 questions in this practice test. Each question carries one mark.
•If you prefer to work offline, download the test paper and blank answer
sheet.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
In the actual test you will be given the following instructions:
•do not open this question paper until you are told to do so
•write your name and candidate number in the spaces at the top of the page
•read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully
•answer all the questions
•write your answers on the answer sheet; use a pencil
•you must complete the answer sheet within the time limit
the actual test you will be given the following instructions:
At the end of the test you will be asked to hand in both the question paper
and your answer sheet.
IELTS GENERAL TRAINING
READING PRACTICE TEST
•Section 1
•Section 2
•Section 3
GENERAL TRAINING READING - SECTION
1 PRACTICE
This is the first section of the IELTS General Training Reading test. It
contains two pieces of writing. Read each piece and answer the questions.
QUESTIONS 1 - 8
Read the following text and answer questions 1-8.

Emergency procedures
Revised July 2011

This applies to all persons on the school campus:
In cases of emergency (e.g. fire), find the nearest teacher who will send a
messenger at full speed to the Office or inform the Office via phone ext. 99.
PROCEDURE FOR EVACUATION
1. Warning of an emergency evacuation will be marked by a number of short
bell rings. (In the event of a power failure, this may be a hand-held bell or
siren.)
2. All class work will cease immediately.
3. Students will leave their bags, books and other possessions where they
are.
4. Teachers will take the class rolls.
5. Classes will vacate the premises using the nearest staircase. If these stairs
are inaccessible, use the nearest alternative staircase. Do not use the lifts.
Do not run.
6. Each class, under the teacher’s supervision, will move in a brisk, orderly
fashion to the paved quadrangle area adjacent to the car park.
7. All support staff will do the same.
8. The Marshalling Supervisor, Ms Randall, will be wearing a red cap and she
will be waiting there with the master timetable and staff list in her possession.
9. Students assemble in the quad with their teacher at the time of evacuation.
The teacher will do a head count and check the roll.
10. Each teacher sends a student to the Supervisor to report whether all
students have been accounted for. After checking, students will sit down (in
the event of rain or wet pavement they may remain standing).
11. The Supervisor will inform the Office when all staff and students have
been accounted for.
12. All students, teaching staff and support personnel remain in the
evacuation area until the All Clear signal is given.
13. The All Clear will be a long bell ring or three blasts on the siren.
14. Students will return to class in an orderly manner under teacher guidance.
15. In the event of an emergency occurring during lunch or breaks, students
are to assemble in their home-room groups in the quad and await their home-
room teacher.
QUESTIONS 1-8
Complete the sentences below. Choose no more than three words from the
text for each answer.
Questions
1) In an emergency, a teacher will either phone the office or ……………….. .

2) The signal for evacuation will normally be several ……………….. .
3) If possible, students should leave the building by the ……………….. .
4) They then walk quickly to the ……………….. .
Questions
5) ……………….. will join the teachers and students in the quad.

6) Each class teacher will count up his or her students and mark ……………….. .
7) After the ……………….. , everyone may return to class.
8) If there is an emergency at lunchtime, students gather in the quad in ……………….. and
wait for their teacher.
QUESTIONS 9-14
Read the text below and answer questions 9–14.

Community Education
Short Courses: Business
Business Basics
Gain foundation knowledge for employment in an accounts position with
bookkeeping and business basics through to intermediate level; suitable for
anyone requiring knowledge from the ground up.
Code B/ED011
16th or 24th April 9am–4pm
Cost $420
BOOKKEEPING
This course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of
bookkeeping and a great deal of hands-on experience
Code B/ED020
19th April 9am–2.30pm (one session only so advance bookings essential)
Cost $250
NEW ENTERPRISE MODULE
Understand company structures, tax rates, deductions, employer obligations,
profit and loss statements, GST and budgeting for tax.
Code B/ED030
15th or 27th May 6pm–9pm
Cost $105
SOCIAL NETWORKING – THE
LATEST MARKETING TOOL
This broad overview gives you the opportunity to analyse what web
technologies are available and how they can benefit your organisation.
Code B/ED033
1st or 8th or 15th June 6pm–9pm
Cost $95
COMMUNICATION
Take the fear out of talking to large gatherings of people. Gain the public-
speaking experience that will empower you with better communication skills
and confidence.
Code B/ED401
12th or 13th or 14th July 6pm–9pm
Cost $90
QUESTIONS 9-14
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the

text? Answer True, False or Not given to questions 9–14.
True if the statement agrees

with the information
False if the statement
contradicts the
information
Not given if there is no information
on this
QUESTIONS
9) Business Basics is appropriate for beginners.

10) Bookkeeping has no practical component.
11) Bookkeeping is intended for advanced students only.
12) The New Enterprise Module can help your business become more profitable.
13) Social Networking focuses on a specific website to help your business succeed.
14) The Communication class involves speaking in front of an audience.
Remember, there are three sections to the Reading test and you have 60
minutes to complete all three!
You have completed the first section of your Reading test. Now move on to
Section 2, questions 15–28.
2 PRACTICE
This is the second section of the IELTS General Training Reading test. It
contains two pieces of writing. Read each piece and answer the questions.
QUESTIONS 15-21
Read the text below and answer questions 15-21.
Beneficial work practices for the keyboard operator

A) Sensible work practices are an important factor in the prevention of muscular
fatigue; discomfort or pain in the arms, neck, hands or back; or eye strain which can be
associated with constant or regular work at a keyboard and visual display unit (VDU).
B) It is vital that the employer pays attention to the physical setting such as workplace
design, the office environment, and placement of monitors as well as the organisation
of the work and individual work habits. Operators must be able to recognise work-
related health problems and be given the opportunity to participate in the management
of these. Operators should take note of and follow the preventive measures outlined
below.
C) The typist must be comfortably accommodated in a chair that is
adjustable for height with a back rest that is also easily adjustable both for
angle and height. The back rest and sitting ledge (with a curved edge)
should preferably be cloth-covered to avoid excessive perspiration.
D) When the keyboard operator is working from a paper file or manuscript, it
should be at the same distance from the eyes as the screen. The most
convenient position can be found by using some sort of holder. Individual
arrangement will vary according to whether the operator spends more time
looking at the VDU or the paper – whichever the eyes are focused on for the
majority of time should be put directly in front of the operator.
D) When the keyboard operator is working from a paper file or manuscript, it
should be at the same distance from the eyes as the screen. The most
convenient position can be found by using some sort of holder. Individual
arrangement will vary according to whether the operator spends more time
looking at the VDU or the paper – whichever the eyes are focused on for the
majority of time should be put directly in front of the operator.
E) While keying, it is advisable to have frequent but short pauses of around
thirty to sixty seconds to proofread. When doing this, relax your hands. After
you have been keying for sixty minutes, you should have a ten minute
change of activity. During this spell it is important that you do not remain
seated but stand up or walk around. This period could be profitably used to
do filing or collect and deliver documents.
F) Generally, the best position for a VDU is at right angles to the window. If
this is not possible then glare from the window can be controlled by blinds,
curtains or movable screens. Keep the face of the VDU vertical to avoid
glare from overhead lighting.
G) Unsatisfactory work practices or working conditions may result in aches
or pain. Symptoms should be reported to your supervisor early on so that the
cause of the trouble can be corrected and the operator should seek medical
attention.
QUESTIONS 15–21
The text above has seven sections, A–G. Choose the correct heading for
each section from the list of headings below.
Select the correct number, i–x for questions 15–21.
LIST OF HEADINGS
i How can reflection problems be avoided?

ii How long should I work without a break?
iii What if I experience any problems?
iv When is the best time to do filing chores?
v What makes a good seat?
vi What are the common health problems?
vii What is the best kind of lighting to have?
viii What are the roles of management and workers?
ix Why does a VDU create eye fatigue?
x Where should I place the documents?
QUESTIONS
15) Section A
16) Section B
17) Section C
18) Section D
19) Section E
20) Section F
21) Section G
QUESTIONS 22–28
Read the text below and answer questions 22–28.
Workplace dismissals
Before the dismissal
If an employer wants to dismiss an employee, there is a process to be followed.

Instances of minor misconduct and poor performance must first be addressed through
some preliminary steps.
Firstly, you should be given an improvement note. This will explain the problem, outline
any necessary changes and offer some assistance in correcting the situation. Then, if
your employer does not think your performance has improved, you may be given a
written warning. The last step is called a final written warning which will inform you that
you will be dismissed unless there are improvements in performance. If there is no
improvement, your employer can begin the dismissal procedure.
The dismissal procedure begins with a letter from the employer setting out
the charges made against the employee. The employee will be invited to a
meeting to discuss these accusations. If the employee denies the charges,
he is given the opportunity to appear at a formal appeal hearing in front of a
different manager. After this, a decision is made as to whether the employee
will be let go or not.
DISMISSALS
Of the various types of dismissal, a fair dismissal is the best kind if an

employer wants an employee out of the workplace. A fair dismissal is legally
and contractually strong and it means all the necessary procedures have
been correctly followed. In cases where an employee’s misconduct has been
very serious, however, an employer may not have to follow all of these
procedures. If the employer can prove that the employee’s behaviour was
illegal, dangerous or severely wrong, the employee can be dismissed
immediately: a procedure known as summary dismissal.
Sometimes a dismissal is not considered to have taken place fairly. One of
these types is wrongful dismissal and involves a breach of contract by the
employer. This could involve dismissing an employee without notice or
without following proper disciplinary and dismissal procedures. Another type,
unfair dismissal, is when an employee is sacked without good cause.
Sometimes a dismissal is not considered to have taken place fairly. One of
these types is wrongful dismissal and involves a breach of contract by the
employer. This could involve dismissing an employee without notice or
without following proper disciplinary and dismissal procedures. Another type,
unfair dismissal, is when an employee is sacked without good cause.
There is another kind of dismissal, known as constructive dismissal, which is
slightly peculiar because the employee is not actually openly dismissed by
the employer. In this case the employee is forced into resigning by an
employer who tries to make significant changes to the original contract. This
could mean an employee might have to work night shifts after originally
signing on for day work, or he could be made to work in dangerous
conditions.
QUESTIONS 22 AND 23
Questions
22 If an employee receives a ……………….. , this means he will lose his job if

his work does not get better.
23 If an employee does not accept the reasons for his dismissal, a
……………….. can be arranged.
QUESTIONS 24 -28
Look at the following descriptions (Questions 24–28) and the list of terms in
the box below. Match each description with the correct term A–E. Choose the
appropriate letter A–E for questions 24–28.
Questions
24) An employee is asked to leave work straight away because he has done
something really bad.
25) An employee is pressured to leave his job unless he accepts conditions that are
very different from those agreed to in the beginning.
26) An employer gets rid of an employee without keeping to conditions in the
contract.
27) The reason for an employee’s dismissal is not considered good enough.
28) The reasons for an employee’s dismissal are acceptable by law and the terms of
the employment contract.
A Fair dismissal
B Summary dismissal
C Unfair dismissal
D Wrongful dismissal
E Constructive dismissal
QUESTIONS 22 AND 23
Questions
22 If an employee receives a ……………….. , this means he will lose his job if

his work does not get better.
23 If an employee does not accept the reasons for his dismissal, a
……………….. can be arranged.
You have completed the second section of your Reading test. Now move on
to Section 3, questions 29–40.
3 PRACTICE
This is the third section of the IELTS General Training Reading test. It
contains one piece of writing. Read the piece and answer the questions.
QUESTIONS 29-40
Read the text below and answer the questions.

Calisthenics
The world’s oldest form of resistance training
A) From the very first caveman to scale a tree or hang from a cliff face, to the
mighty armies of the Greco-Roman empires and the gymnasiums of modern
American high schools, calisthenics has endured and thrived because of its
simplicity and utility. Unlike strength training which involves weights,
machines or resistance bands, calisthenics uses only the body’s own weight
for physical development.
B) Calisthenics enters the historical record at around 480 B.C., with
Herodotus’ account of the Battle of Thermopolylae. Herodotus reported that,
prior to the battle, the god-king Xerxes sent a scout party to spy on his
Spartan enemies. The scouts informed Xerxes that the Spartans, under the
leadership of King Leonidas, were practicing some kind of bizarre,
synchronised movements akin to a tribal dance. Xerxes was greatly amused.
His own army was comprised of over 120,000 men, while the Spartans had
just 300. Leonidas was informed that he must retreat or face annihilation.
The Spartans did not retreat, however, and in the ensuing battle they
managed to hold Xerxes’ enormous army at bay for some time until
reinforcements arrived. It turns out their tribal dance was not a superstitious
ritual but a form of calisthenics by which they were building awe-inspiring
physical strength and endurance.
C) The Greeks took calisthenics seriously not only as a form of military
discipline and strength, but also as an artistic expression of movement and
an aesthetically ideal physique. Indeed, the term calisthenics itself is derived
from the Greek words for beauty and strength. We know from historical
records and images from pottery, mosaics and sculptures of the period that
the ancient Olympians took calisthenics training seriously. They were greatly
admired – and still are, today – for their combination of athleticism and
physical beauty. You may have heard a friend whimsically sigh and mention
that someone ‘has the body of a Greek god’. This expression has travelled
through centuries and continents, and the source of this envy and admiration
is the calisthenics method.
D) Calisthenics experienced its second golden age in the 1800s. This
century saw the birth of gymnastics, an organised sport that uses a range of
bars, rings, vaulting horses and balancing beams to display physical
prowess. This period is also when the phenomena of strongmen developed.
These were people of astounding physical strength and development who
forged nomadic careers by demonstrating outlandish feats of strength to
stunned populations. Most of these men trained using hand balancing and
horizontal bars, as modern weight machines had not yet been invented.
E) In the 1950s, Angelo Siciliano – who went by the stage name Charles
Atlas – was crowned “The World’s Most Perfectly Developed Man”. Atlas’s
own approach stemmed from traditional calisthenics, and through a series of
mail order comic books he taught these methods to hundreds of thousands
of children and young adults through the 1960s and 1970s. But Atlas was the
last of a dying breed. The tides were turning, fitness methods were drifting
away from calisthenics, and no widely-regarded proponent of the method
would ever succeed him.
F) In the 1960s and 1970s calisthenics and the goal of functional strength
combined with physical beauty was replaced by an emphasis on huge
muscles at any cost. This became the sport of body building. Although body
building’s pioneers were drawn from the calisthenics tradition, the sole goal
soon became an increase in muscle size. Body building icons, people such
as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sergio Oliva were called mass monsters
because of their imposing physiques. Physical development of this nature
was only attainable through the use of anabolic steroids, synthetic hormones
which boosted muscle development while harming overall health. These
body builders also relied on free weights and machines, which allowed them
to target and bloat the size of individual muscles rather than develop a
naturally proportioned body. Calisthenics, with its emphasis on physical
beauty and a balance in proportions, had little to offer the mass monsters.
G) In this “bigger is better” climate, calisthenics was relegated to groups
perceived to be vulnerable, such as women, people recuperating from
injuries and school students. Although some of the strongest and most
physically developed human beings ever to have lived acquired their abilities
through the use of sophisticated calisthenics, a great deal of this knowledge
was discarded and the method was reduced to nothing more than an easily
accessible and readily available activity. Those who mastered the
rudimentary skills of calisthenics could expect to graduate to weight training
rather than advanced calisthenics.
H) In recent years, however, fitness trends have been shifting back toward
the use of calisthenics. Bodybuilding approaches that promote excessive
muscle development frequently lead to joint pain, injuries, unbalanced
physiques and weak cardiovascular health. As a result, many of the newest
and most popular gyms and programmes emphasise calisthenics-based
methods instead. Modern practices often combine elements from a number
of related traditions such as yoga, Pilates, kettle-ball training, gymnastics
and traditional Greco-Roman calisthenics. Many people are keen to recover
the original Greek vision of physical beauty and strength and harmony of the
mind-body connection.
QUESTIONS 29–35
The text has eight paragraphs, A–H. Which paragraph contains the following
information? Choose the correct letter for questions 29–35.
QUESTIONS
29) the origin of the word ‘calisthenics’
30) the last popular supporter of calisthenics
31) the first use of calisthenics as a training method
32) a multidisciplinary approach to all-round health and strength
33) reasons for the survival of calisthenics throughout the ages
34) medical substance to increase muscle mass and strength
35) a reference to travelling showmen who displayed their strength for audiences
QUESTIONS 36–40
The text has eight paragraphs, A–H. Which paragraph contains the following
information? Choose the correct letter for questions 29–35.
Questions
During the sixties and seventies, attaining huge muscles became more important than
(36) ……………….. or having an attractive-looking body. The first people to take up this new
sport of body building had a background in calisthenics but the most famous practitioners
became known as (37) ……………….. on account of the impressive size of their muscles.
Drugs and mechanical devices were used to develop individual muscles to a monstrous size.
Calisthenics then became the domain of ‘weaker’ people: females, children and those
recovering from (38) ……………….. . Much of the advanced knowledge about calisthenics
was lost and the method was subsequently downgraded to the status of a simple, user-friendly
activity. Once a person became skilled at this, he would progress to (39)……………….. .
Currently a revival of calisthenics is under way as extreme muscle building can harm the body
leaving it sore, out of balance, and in poor (40) ……………….. .
You have now reached the end of your Reading test; download the answers
and see how well you have done.
WRITING
El formato del examen IELTS General Training incluye pruebas de diferentes
temáticas a las de IELTS Academic. Conoce las diferencias del módulo de writing.
Este módulo es muy similar tanto en IELTS General Training como en IELTS
Academic. Ambas exámenes comprenden dos pruebas que deben ser completadas en
60 minutos.
La diferencia principal es que en el formato del examen IELTS General Training las
pruebas se desarrollan dentro de una temática distinta.
EL MÓDULO DE WRITING DE IELTS
GENERAL TRAINING INCLUYE
DOS TAREAS:
Prueba 1
Prueba 2
PRUEBA 1
•La primera prueba presenta una situación en la que se requiere una respuesta en un
estilo informal. Se trata de una contestación a una carta de carácter personal.
•Las situaciones descritas en la carta tratan sobre la vida cotidiana: asuntos
académicos, asuntos laborales, planes institucionales o pedir un servicio.
•La información requerida en la respuesta se enlista en tres puntos relevantes que
deben ser resueltos. Es probable que se requiera que den información o expliquen
el contexto de la problemática. Para hacer esto será necesario que den información
de tipo factual, expresen necesidades, deseos, gustos, opiniones y/o hagan
sugerencias y recomendaciones.
•Esta prueba tiene una duración de 20 minutos. La respuesta debe contener al menos
150 palabras y será penalizada de no contar con un número menor. No habrá
penalización por escribir más de 150 palabras, sin embargo es importante recordar
que habrá menos tiempo para contestar la segunda prueba del módulo.
•Otro motivo para penalización será la irrelevancia de la respuesta. Si la respuesta
está fuera de los puntos requeridos o no existe un vínculo con el tema central del
texto, se calificará con un menor puntaje. El plagio será severamente castigado.
•Esta prueba tiene el objetivo de medir la capacidad de seguir las convenciones de
redacción para utilizar el idioma de manera precisa y apropiada. Por otra parte,
también se califica la habilidad para organizar y vincular información de manera
coherente.
PRUEBA 2
La segunda prueba comprende un ensayo de 250 palabras en un estilo discursivo

semi formal. Se trata del desarrollo de un punto de vista, un argumento o una
problemática. Se requiere que, a partir de información dada, el examinado presente
un texto que involucre hechos, soluciones, justificaciones y/o evaluaciones de la idea
central del texto dado.
Los tópicos son de interés general: asuntos sobre educación, familiares, sobre el
medio ambiente, económicos y culturales.
Es importante que la respuesta esté completa y sea relevante al tema presentado. Los
examinados deben organizar las ideas claramente y apoyar su argumento con
ejemplos de su propia experiencia o evidencia de tipo fáctica.
•Esta prueba califica la habilidad para comunicar ideas abstractas y complejas
mediante estructuras gramaticales y un uso amplio del léxico.
•A diferencia de la prueba 1, la prueba 2 tiene un valor mayor para el puntaje del
módulo. La prueba 2 tendrá una duración de 40 minutos.
•La respuesta debe tener al menos 250 palabras y será penalizada de tener un número
menor. Además, si existe plagio, si la respuesta no está vinculada al tema central de
la prueba, o si las ideas presentadas prescinden de organización, será motivo para un
menor puntaje del módulo.
FREE ONLINE IELTS GENERAL TRAINING
WRITING PRACTICE TEST - PAPER
You will be allowed 1 hour to complete two tasks in the IELTS General
Training Writing test.
The two parts of this practice Writing test are presented on two separate web
pages. Make sure you move swiftly from one page to the next so that your
practice is as realistic as possible. If you prefer to work offline, download the
test paper.
In the actual test you will do your writing in an answer booklet.
TIMING
The total time allowed for the IELTS General Training Writing test is 60
minutes. Time yourself and allow just one hour to complete both parts.
Task 2 contributes twice as much as Task 1 to the Writing score.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on task 1

•write in a personal, semi-formal or formal style
•write at least 150 words
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on task 2

•give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own
knowledge or experience
•write at least 250 words
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• do not open this question paper until you are told to do so
• write your name and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page
• read the instructions for each task carefully
• answer both of the tasks
• write at least 150 words for task 1
• write at least 250 words for task 2
• write your answers in the answer booklet
• write clearly in pen or pencil; you may make alterations, but make sure your work is easy to
read
At the end of the test, hand in both the question paper and your answer booklet.
GENERAL TRAINING WRITING
TEST ONE
•Task 1
•Task 2
IELTS PRACTICE GENERAL TRAINING WRITING
TEST - TASK 1
How to approach General Training Writing Task 1

In the real IELTS General Training Writing test, you will have one hour to
complete both of the two set writing tasks.
Task 1 should take you 20 minutes, leaving 40 minutes for Task 2. Before
starting the first practice task, you might like to set an alert to make sure you
don’t go too far over.
When you take your IELTS General Training Writing test, you will move from
the first to the second task without a break. In order to give you a good idea
of the test experience, you should do the same here, moving straight from
practice Task 1 to practice Task 2.
AN EASY REMINDER…
Q: How long should I spend on IELTS Writing Task 1?
A: You should spend 20 minutes on this task – saving 40 minutes for Task 2.
Q: How many words should I write for IELTS Writing Task 1?
A: You should write at least 150 words.
Q: How should I prepare for the practice IELTS Writing Task 1?
A: For your practice tests, you should find a quiet place to work where you
will be undisturbed for the whole hour.
TASK 1 – WRITE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING
TOPIC:
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on
holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
•Give contact details for when you are away
•Give instructions about how to care for your pet
•Describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake
When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses;
something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday
destination is fine.
The format for this IELTS Writing task is simple. Just begin your letter as
follows:
Dear .....................,
Once you have completed this task you should move straight on to Task 2.
IELTS GENERAL TRAINING: WRITING PRACTICE TES
T - TASK 2
At the end of Task 2, you will be given model answers for both parts of the
test. You can use these to compare your answers, evaluate your
performance, and consider what, if anything, you might change were you to
complete these tasks again.
Remember, there are no right and wrong answers; you just need to write
clearly and competently about the topic provided.
IELTS PRACTICE GENERAL TRAINING WRITING
TEST - TASK 2
This is the second section of your IELTS General Training Writing test. You
should spend about 40 minutes on it.
Write about the following topic:
TASK 2
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s
development while others think that it is important for children to go to
school.
Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
You have now reached the end of your Writing test; download the answers
NEW! GENERAL TRAINING
WRITING TEST TWO
•Task 1
Task 2
IELTS PRACTICE GENERAL TRAINING WRITING TEST 2 -
TASK 1
This is the first section of the IELTS General Training Writing test. You should
spend about 20 minutes on it.
Task 1
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
•describe the item
•explain where and when you left it
•say what action you would like the company to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
BEGIN YOUR LETTER AS
FOLLOWS:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have completed the first section of your Writing test. Now move on to
Writing task 2.
IELTS PRACTICE GENERAL TRAINING
WRITING TEST 2 - TASK 2
This is the second section of your IELTS General Training Writing test. You
should spend about 40 minutes on it.
Task 2
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for
everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain
workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age.
Do you agree or disagree?
Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
own knowledge or experience.
You have now reached the end of your Writing test; download the answers
PREPARING FOR IELTS
https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/prepare
WHICH PRACTICE TESTS ARE RIGHT FOR
ME?
For Listening and Speaking, the IELTS General Training practice test and the
IELTS Academic practice test are exactly the same. However, you will find
different practice tests for Reading and Writing for each type of IELTS exam.
FREE ONLINE IELTS LISTENING PRACTIC
E TESTS
The IELTS Listening test will take around 30 minutes, with an extra 10 minutes to tr
ansfer your answers to the answer sheet. We’ve provided two practice tests, each ma
de up of four tasks.
LISTENING
Free online IELTS Listening practice tests
The IELTS Listening test will take about 30 minutes, and you will have an
extra 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
The four parts of this practice Listening test are presented over four separate
web pages. Make sure you move swiftly from one page to the next so that
your practice is as realistic as possible.
Download the question paper and blank answer sheet before you start, and
write your answers on the question paper while you are listening. Use a
pencil.
Listen to the instructions for each section of the test carefully. Answer all of
the questions.There are 40 questions altogether. Each question carries one
mark.
For each part of the test, there will be time for you to look through the
questions and time for you to check your answers.When you have completed
all four parts of the Listening test you will have ten minutes to copy your
answers on to a separate answer sheet.
We can make special arrangements for test takers with disabilities. If you
require a modified version of the test, for example, in Braille, contact your
test centre three months in advance to discuss your requirements.
INSTRUCTIONS TO TEST TAKERS

•do not open this question paper until you are told to do so
•write your name and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page
•listen to the instructions for each part of the paper carefully
•answer all the questions
•while you are listening, write your answers on the question paper
•you will have 10 minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the
separate answer sheet; use a pencil
•At the end of the test you will be asked to hand in the question paper.
IELTS PRACTICE
LISTENING TEST
•Part 1
•Part 2
•Part 3
•Part 4
IELTS PRACTICE LISTENING TEST - PART
1
This is the first part of your Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer
questions 1-10.
Listen to the instructions for each part of this section carefully. Answer all the
questions. You can download the questions for the entire Listening practice
test from the Listening practice test 1 page. The questions for part 1 are also
shown on this page.
While you are listening, write your answers on the question paper. Use a
pencil.
When you have completed all four parts of the Listening test you will have
ten minutes to copy your answers on to a separate answer sheet.
IELTS PRACTICE LISTENING TEST AUDIO:
PART 1
First, listen to the audio. Left click on the link to listen now (the audio player
will open in a new tab) or right click and select 'Save Link As' to download
the fi
https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/prepare/free-ielts-practice-tests/
listening/section-1le to your computer and listen later.
Example question Answer
Destination? Harbour City
COMPLETE THE NOTES BELOW. WRITE
NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR
A NUMBER FOR EACH ANSWER.
Questions: transport from Bayswater
1.Express train leaves at (1) …………………….

2.Nearest station is (2) …………………….
3.Number 706 bus goes to (3) …………………….
4.Number (4) ……………………. bus goes to station
5.Earlier bus leaves at (5) …………………….
QUESTIONS 6–10
Complete the table below. Write no more than one word and/or a number for
each answer.
Transport Cash fare Card fare
Bus (6) $ ………… $1.50
Train (peak) $10 $10
Train (off-peak) $10
– before 5pm or after (7) (8) $ …………
……… pm)
(9) ………… ferry $4.50 $3.55
Tourist ferry ((10) $35 –
…………)
Tourist ferry (whole day) $65 –
YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE FIRST
SECTION OF YOUR LISTENING
TEST. NOW MOVE ON TO
LISTENING SECTION 2.
2
This is the second part of your Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer
questions 11-20.
questions.
You can download the questions for the entire Listening practice test from
the Listening practice test 1 page. The questions for part 2 are also shown
on this page.
pencil.
PART 2
the file to your computer and listen later.
listening/section-2
QUESTIONS 11–14
Which counsellor should you see? Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to
questions 11–14.
A Louise Bagshaw
B Tony Denby
C Naomi Flyn
QUESTIONS
11) if it is your first time seeing a counsellor

12) if you are unable to see a counsellor during normal office hours
13) if you do not have an appointment
14) if your concerns are related to anxiety
QUESTIONS 15-20
Complete the table below. Write no more than two words for each answer.
Workshop Contact Target group
Adjusting what you need to succeed (15) …………………
academically students
Getting Organised use time effectively, find all students
(16) …………………
between study and leisure
Communicating talking with staff, all students, especially
communicating across (17) …………………
cultures
Anxiety (18) …………………, students about to sit exams
breathing techniques,
meditation, etc.
(19) ………………… staying on track for long (20) …………………
periods students only
You have completed the second section of your Listening test. Now move on
to Listening section 3.
IELTS PRACTICE
LISTENING TEST - PART 3
This is the third part of your Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer
questions 21-30.
questions.
You can download the questions for the entire Listening practice test page
from the Listening practice test 1 page. The questions for part 3 are also
shown on this page.
pencil.
PART 3
listening/section-3
QUESTIONS 21–30
Complete the notes below. Write no more than three words for each answer.
Questions
Novel: (21) …………………
Protagonists: Mary Lennox; Colin Craven
Time period: Early in (22) …………………
Mary moves to UK – meets Colin who thinks he’ll never be able to
(23) ………………… . They become friends.
Point of view: “Omniscient” – narrator knows all about characters’ feelings, opinions and (24)
…………………
Audience: Good for children – story simple to follow
Symbols (physical items that represent (25) …………………):
•the robin redbreast
•(26) …………………
•the portrait of Mistress Craven
Motifs (patterns in the story):
•the Garden of Eden
•secrecy – metaphorical and literal transition from 27 …………………
Themes: Connections between
•(28) ………………… and outlook
•(29) ………………… and well-being
•individuals and the need for (30) …………………
You have completed the third section of your Listening test. Now move on to
Listening section 4.
4
This is the fourth part of your Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer
questions 31-40.
questions.
shown on this page.
pencil.
PART 4
listening/section-4
QUESTIONS 31–35
Complete the table below. Write one word only for each answer.
TIME PERSPECTIVES
Time Zone Outlook Features & Consequences
Past Positive Remember good times, e.g.
birthdays.
Keep family records, photo albums,
etc.
(31) …………….. Focus on disappointments, failures,
bad decisions.
Present Hedonistic Live for (32) …………….. ; seek
sensation; avoid pain.
Fatalistic Life is governed by (33)
…………….. , religious beliefs,
social conditions. Life’s path can’t
be changed.
Future (34) …………….. Prefer work to play. Don’t give in to
temptation.
Fatalistic Have a strong belief in life after
death and importance of (35)
…………….. in life.
QUESTIONS 36–40
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

QUESTIONS
36) We are all present hedonists
A) at school
B) at birth
C) while eating and drinking
37) American boys drop out of school at a higher rate than girls because
A) they need to be in control of the way they learn
B) they play video games instead of doing school work
C) they are not as intelligent as girls
38) Present-orientated children
A) do not realise present actions can have negative future effects
B) are unable to learn lessons from past mistakes
C) know what could happen if they do something bad, but do it anyway
39) If Americans had an extra day per week, they would spend it
A) working harder
B) building relationships
C) sharing family meals
40) Understanding how people think about time can help us
A) become more virtuous
B) work together better
C) identify careless or ambitious people
You now have ten minutes to copy your answers to all four sections of the
Listening test on to your answer sheet. Do that now.
You have reached the end of your Listening test; download the answers and
see how well you have done.
IELTS PRACTICE
LISTENING TEST 2
•Part 1
•Part 2
•Part 3
•Part 4
IELTS PRACTICE LISTENING TEST 2 -
PART 1
This is the first part of your Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer
questions 1-10.
questions. You can download the questions for the entire Listening practice
test from the Listening practice test 1 page. The questions for part 1 are also
shown on this page.
pencil.
PART 1
https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/prepare/free-ielts-practice-tests/listening-
2/section-1
QUESTIONS 1–5
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
SECOND-HAND BEDROOM
FURNITURE FOR SALE
Example Answer
Number of items for sale three
BESIDES TABLES
Construction: wood
Colour: 1...............
Drawers: two (in each table), handles made of 2.............
Height: 3................cm
Condition: 4.................
Price: 5................(for both)
QUESTIONS 6–10
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
DRESSING TABLE
Drawers: five (two are 6 ………………..)
Width: 7 ………………..
Mirrors: three: one large, two small (all 8 ………………..)
Condition: good
Price: 9 ………………..
SELLER’S DETAILS
Name: Carolyn Kline
Address: 19 10 ……………….. Road
You have completed the first section of your Listening test. Now move on to
PART 2
This is the second part of your Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer
questions 11-20.
questions.
You can download the questions for the entire Listening practice test from
the Listening practice test 1 page. The questions for part 2 are also shown
on this page.
pencil.
PART 2
2/section-2
QUESTIONS 11–17
Label the plan above.
Write the correct letter, A–J, next to questions 11–17.
SPORTS SUPER CENTRE
11. Bike racks
12. Men’s locker room
13. Café
14. Administration office
15. Conference room
16. Sports medicine clinic
17. Pool shop
QUESTION 18
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
18. The sports centre is open on public holidays from
A.7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
B. 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
C. 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
QUESTIONS 19 AND 20
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
Which TWO services are covered by the membership fee?
A. personal training
B. swim squads
C. childminding
D. programme design
E. tennis lessons
You have completed the second section of your Listening test. Now move on
to Listening section 3.
PART 3
This is the third part of your Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer
questions 21-30.
questions.
shown on this page.
pencil.
IELTS PRACTICE LISTENING TEST
AUDIO: PART 3
will open in a new tab) or right click and select 'Save Link As' to download th
listening-2/section-3e file to your computer and listen later.
QUESTIONS 21–25
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
PART ONE – CHECKLIST:
•Write an 21 ……………………. – keep it brief.
•List relevant 22 ……………………. .
•Have two academic advisors read over your 23 ……………………. .
•Choose the journal you want to submit to.
•Apply the journal’s 24 ……………………. to your article.
•Sign the 25 ……………………. .
QUESTIONS 26–30
Part Two – Process

Complete the flow-chart above.
You have completed the third section of your Listening test. Now move on to
PART 4
This is the fourth part of your Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer
questions 31–40.
questions.
shown on this page.
pencil.
PART 4
2/section-4
QUESTIONS 31–33
Complete the summary below.
If soil is healthy, it is a 31 ………………… teeming with life such as worms,
fungi and bacteria. If plants are grown in poor soil, they will lack 32
………………… and human health will suffer. Plants are nourished by
organic matter, 33 ………………… and other essential elements which are
broken down by insects and other organisms in a synergistic relationship.
QUESTIONS 34–36
Layers of soil
Label the diagram above.
QUESTIONS 37–40
Problems:
•Erosion
•37 ………………… from various sources, including chemical fertilisers
Conventional farming methods Organic farming methods
•monoculture •crop rotation
•synthetic fertiliser & chemicals used for 38 •covering crops
………………… •use of insects as natural 40 …………………
•genetically-modified seeds •addition of manure & green waste
•pesticide & fungicide sprayed on crops after
picking
•no need for documentation of
39…………………
You have reached the end of your Listening test; download the answers and
see how well you have done.
SPEAKING
FREE ONLINE IELTS SPEAKING
PRACTICE TESTS
There is just one version of the IELTS Speaking test for both IELTS Academic and
IELTS General Training.
As the Speaking questions and topics are the same for both tests, you can be sure
that the practice material provided here is suitable for you, whichever version of the
IELTS test you are taking.
WHAT TO EXPECT
In the IELTS Speaking test, you will have a discussion with a certified
examiner lasting between 11 and 14 minutes. This will be interactive and as
close to a real-life discussion as possible.
THE TEST HAS THREE PARTS:
•In Part 1 - you will answer questions about yourself and your family.
•In Part 2 - you will speak about a given topic, which will be introduced by the
examiner on the day.
•In Part 3 - you will have a longer discussion with the examiner about the
topic introduced in Part 2.
HOW TO PRACTISE
•This practice material is designed for two people working together, so you’ll
need to find a study partner to help you. This might be a teacher or a friend.
•You should take all three parts of the test one after the other without a break
to make sure that your practice session is as realistic as possible.
•Remember to speak clearly and accurately. It is important to say as much as
you can (without rushing) and to be spontaneous. Do not prepare answers in
advance as you will not have this option when it comes to the real-life IELTS
Speaking test. The more natural and authentic you can be, the better the test
is likely to go.
•It’s a good idea to record yourself (e.g. via your smartphone or laptop) so
that you can go back and check your performance. If you can’t record
yourself, ask your study partner if they can do so.
•There are two practice tests below. Each test includes questions for your
study partner to ask you as well as a sample topic for you discuss.
•If you need more guidance, you can also listen to real-life audio recordings of
a candidate taking the test.
IELTS PRACTICE SPEAKING
TEST
•Part 1
•Part 2
•Part 3
IELTS PRACTICE SPEAKING
TEST
IELTS practice Speaking test - part 1
The IELTS Speaking test has two parts. In part 1, the examiner will first
introduce themselves and ask you to confirm your own identity. They will
then ask you some general questions on familiar topics such as home,
family, work, studies and interests.
When practicing, you and your study partner might like to start off with similar
introductions to set the scene. Then your partner can interview you using the
part 1 questions below.
speaking
HOW TO PRACTISE IELTS SPEAKING PART
1
Our study partner can either read the prompt questions from a screen or
print them out beforehand. Try and answer clearly and naturally. It’s a good
idea to record yourself so you can listen back to your answers later.
An easy reminder…
Q: How long is IELTS Speaking part 1?
A: You should spend 4 - 5 minutes on this part of the test.
Q: How many questions are there in IELTS Speaking part 1?
A: We’ve included two speaking topics, each with four questions, so 8
questions in total. This is a fair indication of what to expect in part 1 of your
official IELTS Speaking test
SPEAKING PRACTICE TEST - PART 1
QUESTIONS
Let’s talk about your home town or village:

•What kind of place is it?
•What’s the most interesting part of your town/village?
•What kind of jobs do the people in your town/village do?
•Would you say it’s a good place to live? (Why?)
LET’S MOVE ON TO TALK ABOUT
ACCOMMODATION:
•Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in?

•How long have you lived there?
•What do you like about living there?
•What sort of accommodation would you most like to live in?
LISTENING TO THE AUDIO
We’ve included audio recordings and transcripts for each part of the IELTS
Speaking test to give you an understanding of what it will be like to interact
with an examiner on test day.
This is the audio recording for part 1. The answers here are not model
answers so don’t try to copy them. Instead, focus on your own answers.
speaking/part-1
TRANSCRIPT OF THE AUDIO
FILE
You can read the transcript of the audio to check any words that you did not
understand. Do you think that this candidate performed well? Think about
how you can improve your own Speaking test.
Transcript
Examiner: Now, in this first part, I’d like to ask you some more questions
about yourself, OK?
Let’s talk about your home town or village. What kind of place is it?
Candidate: It’s quite a small village, about 20km from Zurich. And it’s very
quiet. And we have only little ... two little shops because most of the people
work in Zurich or are orientated to the city.
Examiner: What’s the most interesting part of this place ... village?
Candidate: On the top of a hill we have a little castle which is very old and
quite well known in Switzerland.
Examiner: What kind of jobs do people in the village do?
Candidate: We have some farmers in the village as well as people who work
in Zurich as bankers or journalists or there are also teachers and some
doctors, some medicines.
Examiner: Would you say it’s a good place to live?
Candidate: Yes. Although it is very quiet, it is … people are friendly and I
would say it is a good place to live there, yes.
Examiner: Let’s move on to talk about accommodation. Tell me about the
kind of accommodation you live in ...
LISTENING TO YOUR OWN RECORDING
We recommend completing all three parts of the Speaking practice test

before listening back to your own recording.
This will allow you to consider all of your answers together and see how they
compare to the audio recording and transcripts provided.
Now move on to IELTS Speaking practice test 1 - part 2.
•IELTS practice Speaking test - part 2
IELTS PRACTICE SPEAKING TEST - PART 2
https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/prepare/free-ielts-practice-tests/speaking
/part-2
In the IELTS speaking part 2 test you will be given a task card on a particular
topic, and this will include key points that you should talk about.
This section of the Speaking test gives you the opportunity to speak for
longer on a topic. You will be given one minute to prepare to talk about the
topic on the task card. A pencil and paper will be provided for you to make
notes.
You will have to talk for 1-2 minutes, and then the examiner will ask you one
or two questions on the same topic. Part 2 takes 3-4 minutes in total.
HOW TO PRACTISE
Ask your study partner to listen while you speak about the task card topic.
You should talk for 1-2 minutes. Your study partner should then ask you one
or two questions on the same topic using the rounding off questions. Record
yourself if you can.
SPEAKING TEST PART 2: CANDIDATE
TASK CARD
Describe something you own which is very important to you. You should say:
•where you got it from
•how long you have had it
•what you use it for; and
•explain why it is important to you.
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute
to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help
you if you wish.
ROUNDING OFF QUESTIONS
Tell me
•is it valuable in terms of money?
•would it be easy to replace?
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO:
speaking/part-2
FILE
understand. Do you think that this candidate performed well?
Think about how you can improve your own Speaking test.
Transcript
Examiner: Alright? Remember you have one to two minutes for this, so don’t
worry if I stop you. I’ll tell you when the time is up.
Candidate: OK
Examiner: Can you start speaking now, please?
Candidate: Yes. One of the most important things I have is my piano
because I like playing the piano. I got it from my parents to my twelve
birthday, so I have it for about nine years, and the reason why it is so
important for me is that I can go into another world when I’m playing piano. I
can forget what’s around me and what ... I can forget my problems and this is
sometimes quite good for a few minutes. Or I can play to relax or just, yes to
… to relax and to think of something completely different.
Examiner: Thank you. Would it be easy to replace this, this piano?
Candidate: Yes, I think it wouldn’t be that big problem but I like my piano as it
is because I have it from my parents, it’s some kind unique for me.
ADVICE
When you have completed all three parts of the practice Speaking test, listen
to your recording of your own practice test to see how well you did.
You can also listen to the recordings and read the audio transcripts for each
part of the test. These are designed to give you an understanding of the
format of the test. They do not represent model answers.
Now move on to Speaking part 3.
IELTS PRACTICE SPEAKING TEST - PART 3
/part-3
In part 3 of the Speaking test the examiner will ask further questions which
are connected to the topics discussed in part 2.
This part of the test is designed to give you the opportunity to talk about
more abstract issues and ideas. It is a two-way discussion with the examiner,
and will last 4-5 minutes.
HOW TO PRACTISE
Ask your study partner to prompt your practice test discussion using the
questions below. Try to speak as naturally and fluently as possible. Record
your discussion if you can.
Let’s consider first of all how people’s values have changed.
•What kind of things give status to people in your country?
•Have things changed since your parents’ time?
Finally, let’s talk about the role of advertising.
•Do you think advertising influences what people buy?
speaking/part-3
FILE
understand. Do you think that this candidate performed well?
Think about how you can improve your own Speaking test.
Transcript
Examiner: We’ve been talking about things we own. I’d like to discuss with
you one or two more general questions relating to this topic. First, let’s
consider values and the way they can change. In Switzerland, what kind of
possessions do you think give status to people?
Candidate: The first thing which comes in my mind is the car. Yes, because
lots of people like to have posh cars or expensive cars to show their status,
their place in the society.
Examiner: Is that a new development?
Candidate: No, I think it isn’t.
Examiner: People have thought like that for quite a long time?
Candidate: Yes. Another thing is probably the clothing. It starts already when
you are young. When the children go to school they want to have posh labels
on their jumpers or good shoes.
Examiner: What do you think of this way of thinking, that I need to have a car
or certain clothes to show my status?
Candidate: Probably it’s sometimes a replacement for something you don’t have, so if
your wife has left you or your girlfriend, you just buy some new, I don’t know, new
watches or new clothes to make you satisfied again.
Examiner: You don’t think of it as a healthy way of thinking?
Candidate: It’s probably not honest to yourself. You can understand what I mean?
Examiner: Yes. And do you think this will change? In the future, will cars and designer
clothes be status symbols in the same way?
Candidate: I’m sure that clothes will be ... that the thing with the clothes will be the
same. I’m not so sure about the cars because cars cause lots of environmental
problems and probably in some years, a few years, this will change because it’s not
reasonable to drive a car anymore.
Examiner: Can you tell me a little bit more about that?
ADVICE
You have now completed all three parts of the practice Speaking test. How
did you do?
Listen to your recording of your own practice test. Which part of the test do
you think you did best in? Are there any areas where you think that you need
to do better?
Think about how you can improve your own Speaking test performance.
REVIEW THE EXAMPLES
Go back through the test and listen to the recordings and read the audio
transcripts for each part. These are designed to give you an understanding
of the format of the test. They do not represent a test taker at a particular
level of competency.
Do you think that this test taker performed well?
•IELTS PRACTICE SPEAKING
TEST 2
PART 1
PART 2
PART 3
IELTS PRACTICE SPEAKING TEST 2 - PART 1
-2/part-1
In part 1 of the Speaking test the examiner will introduce him or herself and
ask general questions on familiar topics.
The examiner will ask you to confirm your identity. He or she will then ask
general questions on familiar topics such as home, family, work, studies and
interests. Part 1 of the test will last 4-5 minutes.
HOW TO PRACTISE
You will need a study partner to practise the Speaking test. Ask your study
partner to interview you using the questions below. Record yourself if you
can.
SPEAKING TEST PART 1: QUESTIONS
Let’s talk about your work or studies:

•Are you a student or do you work?
•What is your place of work like?
•What do you like about your job?
•Is there anything you don’t like about your job?
LET’S TALK ABOUT FREE
TIME:
•Do you have a lot of free time?
•Do you spend your free time outside?
•What sort of things do you like doing outside?
•Is there a free time activity you would like to try in the future?
LET’S TALK ABOUT ANIMALS
NOW:
•Do you like animals?
•Do you have any animals in your home as a pet?
•Did you have a pet when you were a child?
•Would you like to have a pet in the future?
speaking-2/part-1
Examiner: Hello
Test taker: Hello
Examiner: Please take a seat. My name is Jane Smith Can you tell me your
full name please?
Test taker: Veronique Du Bois
Examiner: Can you tell me where you are from?
Test taker: I’m from France
Examiner: Can I see your identification, please?
Test taker: Yes, here’s my passport.
Examiner: Thank you that's fine.
Examiner: Now, in this first part I would like to ask you some questions
about yourself. Let’s talk about your work or studies. Are you a student or do
you work?
Test taker: I work. I’m a chef in a Mediterranean restaurant in Townsville,
Australia.
Examiner: What is your place of work like?
Test taker: Well, it’s a kitchen so it’s very hot and busy. We have all these ovens cooking tagines
and bread, and lots of meat and vegetable frying and stewing. It’s also very noisy because of all
the pots and pans and plates being moved around, and lots of people shouting orders. Yes, hot
and busy.
Examiner: What do you like about your job?
Test taker: I suppose the best thing is the look on people’s faces as they enjoy the food I’ve
cooked. I mean that is what being a chef is all about – giving people pleasure. But it’s also the
people I work with. You have to work quickly in a small space so getting on with your co-workers
is really important and I work with a great team.
Examiner: Is there anything you don’t like about your job?
Test taker: The long hours! It takes a lot of preparation before the meals and then obviously lots
of work when the restaurant is open and serving. I don’t finish sometimes until one o’clock in the
morning …….
Examiner: Thank you. Let’s talk about free time. Do you have a lot of free time?
Test taker: No, not a great deal with the cooking job, being a chef.
Examiner: Do you spend your free time outside?
Test taker: Yes, whenever I can. It is so good walking along the beach breathing in the fresh
air after all the heat of the kitchen.
Examiner: What sort of things do you like doing outside?
Test taker: Well, I have 2 young children and so I spend a lot of time playing with them on
the beach or in the park. But when I have time to myself, I like to go jogging because I find
it very relaxing, and in the summer, swimming and snorkelling. Just off the coast of
Townsville there is an island called Magnetic Island …….
Examiner: Thank you. Is there a free time activity you would like to try in the future?
Test taker: Well, while we’re in Australia I’d like to take advantage of the things that are
easier to do here than in France. For example, I would really like to have a go at sailing.
Examiner: Why?
Test taker: Well, because it’s something . . .I live in Paris right in the middle of France and
there’s no opportunity and I really like the sea and beaches. I’d just really like to give it a try.
Examiner: Let’s talk about animals now. Do you like animals?
Test taker: Well, yes and now. Depends on which animal it is and where they are!
Examiner: Do you have any animals in your home as a pet?
Test taker: No, I don’t. My family and I live in a small apartment in the centre of town so there
isn’t any space for an animal.
Examiner: Did you have a pet when you were a child?
Test taker: No, I didn’t. None of my family had the habit of keeping pets but I did have friends
who had pets. One had a tortoise called Freddy but personally I couldn’t see what was
interesting about it.
Examiner: Would you like to have a pet in the future?
Test taker: I wouldn’t no. It would just be one more thing to have to think
about but my kids would love one. They are always going on at me to buy a
kitten or something and, of course, they promise to look after it. But that
wouldn’t last long! It would just be me doing it again. It’s hard to keep saying
no but I do.
ADVICE
format of the test. They do not represent model answers so do not memorise
them. The audio and transcript for part 1 covers the first half of this part of
the test.
-2/part-2
In the IELTS speaking part 2 test you will be given a task card on a particular
topic, and this will include key points that you should talk about.
This section of the Speaking test gives you the opportunity to speak for
longer on a topic. You will be given one minute to prepare to talk about the
topic on the task card. A pencil and paper will be provided for you to make
notes.
You will have to talk for 1-2 minutes, and then the examiner will ask you one
or two questions on the same topic. Part 2 takes 3-4 minutes in total.
HOW TO PRACTISE
Ask your study partner to listen while you speak about the task card topic.
You should talk for 1-2 minutes. Your study partner should then ask you one
or two questions on the same topic using the rounding off questions. Record
yourself if you can.
SPEAKING TEST PART 2: CANDIDATE TASK CARD
Describe a special event or festival that you liked.

Say:
•what the event was
•where it was
•what happened
and say why you liked it.
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute
to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help
you if you wish
ROUNDING OFF
QUESTIONS
Did the other people also enjoy this event?
Listen to the audio:
speaking-2/part-2
FILE
Examiner: Thank you. Now I am going to give you a topic and I would like you to talk about it for
one to two minutes. You will have one minute to prepare and you can write notes if you want.
Do you understand?
Test taker: Yes, I do.
Examiner: OK here is your card and some paper to write some notes. I would like you to
describe a special event of festival you liked.
Describe a special event or festival that you liked.
Say:
• what the event was
• where it was
• what happened
and say why you liked it.
Pause of one minute
Examiner: Alright. Remember you have one to two minutes for this so don’t worry if I stop you. I’ll tell
you when your time is up. Can you start speaking now please?
Test taker: Yes, well, the festival that I really liked, really enjoyed is called Las Fallas. I think that’s the
correct pronunciation. It’s a festival that’s held in Valencia in Spain. And we went to it about 2 years
ago just before we came to Australia. We just thought we’d do a few short trips in Europe before, you
know, leaving Europe for a couple of years. So we decided, my partner and I decided we’d treat
ourselves. So the kids stayed with grandparents. And we travelled by train overnight which was
brilliant. So we travelled from Paris to Barcelona and then changed trains and arrived in Valencia the
following morning. So we did what everyone else does, we checked into our hotel, left our luggage
and then just went for a stroll around the city. I, quite honestly, I couldn’t believe our eyes. They have
these absolutely huge paper mâché, I think the word is . . . effigies. They’re big sort of creatures
made out of paper mâché. They’re about 15m tall and they’re absolutely everywhere, sort of, on every
street corner, in every tiny square you can see them. And they’re sort of models of famous people. I
mean it could be politicians. It could be cartoon characters. It could be film stars. Each chooses the
person they want to make a model of. They’re incredibly well done and beautiful and . . .
Examiner: Thank you. Did the other people also enjoy this event?
Test taker: Oh yes, absolutely. I mean the streets were alive. People were
having a really really brilliant time.
ADVICE
format of the test. They do not represent model answers.
-2/part-3
In part 3 of the Speaking test the examiner will ask further questions which
are connected to the topics discussed in part 2.
This part of the test is designed to give you the opportunity to talk about
more abstract issues and ideas. It is a two-way discussion with the examiner,
and will last 4-5 minutes.
HOW TO PRACTISE
Ask your study partner to prompt your practice test discussion using the
questions below. Try to speak as naturally and fluently as possible. Record
your discussion if you can.
We have been talking about a special event or festival that you liked.
•Why do you think celebrations are important in society?
•Do you think celebrations are experienced differently by the different
generations?
HOW TO REVIEW YOUR SPEAKING TEST
Listen to your own recordings (if possible) and review your performance with
your study partner. You may want to discuss the following:
•Think about how you spoke. Were you fluent? Did your speech sound
natural? Were you able to express yourself clearly?
•Did anything prevent you from doing your best? Is there anything you might
approach differently next time?
Let’s talk now about international events.
•Do you think International events help to promote cooperation and
collaboration between countries?
•Do you think international sporting events are more popular with the older or
younger generation?
•Do you think we will see changes in the future to international events? And if
so, what sort of changes might we see?
speaking-2/part-3
FILE
Examiner: We have been talking about a special event or festival that you
liked. And now I’d like to talk about celebrations in more general terms. Why
do you think celebrations are important in society?
Test taker: That’s a bit difficult. Mmm something like Las Fallas in Valencia it
seemed to pull all the communities together. And so I think that maybe that’s
the whole point of celebrations. It’s sort of ... it is literally celebrating
something that we have in common and it could be with our families or it
could be our friends or our area, or even our country.
Examiner: And apart from this benefit that you’ve talked about, you know,
that festivals bringing people together, are there any other benefits to them
do you think, or any drawbacks.
Test taker: Well in terms of another benefit I think these sorts of festivals
probably encourage people to spend more money so I think there must be an
economic benefit because I’ve noticed in these things, not just in Spain but in
France and other places, that people when they go to these public festivals,
they sort of, they’re eating and drinking, or perhaps they’re wearing special
clothes or they’ve bought fireworks or something like that. So there must be
quite a big economic impact locally. Drawbacks is more difficult. I suppose I
mean, you know, possibly with so many people gathered in one place you
could have some aggression, perhaps people behaving badly, perhaps even
drunkenness, I don’t know
Examiner: Do you think celebrations are experienced differently by the
different generations? By younger and older people? Do you think they
experience these events differently?
Test taker: Well, I’m sort of in between the two really so...I can’t speak for
either. Generally speaking though, I would imagine that older people might
appreciate these celebrations because it’s like a continuation of something
they are familiar with. It’s something that’s part of their culture, part of their
local communities so they might be really appreciative of that side of it
whereas I imagine younger people probably just enjoy them for the fun of
being outside, being with their friends, something new, something different,
something lively.
Examiner: Do you think in the future these types of event will become more
or less common?
Test taker: Again, that’s quite difficult. I don’t think it’s a matter of more or
less common really because I mean they are there. I suppose it’s more a
matter of whether people will continue to support them or not. I think, my own
feeling is that generally people do benefit from these things and will continue
to support these local initiatives, these community actions in the future. So I
think they probably get stronger rather than weaker in the future
Examiner: Let’s talk now about international events. Do you think
International events help to promote cooperation and collaboration between
countries?
Test taker: Well, errr, it depends. Yes and no. Ummmm. I mean some
international events, I mean, yes in the sense that you know for something
like the World Cup or the Olympics where you know that millions of people
around the world are watching the same event as you. I think that that can
set up a sense of all of us being in it together in some way. But does it help
promote cooperation? I don’t really see how it does because by their very
nature most of them are competitive. Perhaps cultural events are a little bit
different because then you would actually have to collaborate and cooperate.
Certainly international sporting events, I think no, probably not.
Examiner: And do you think international sporting events are more popular
with the older or younger generation?
Test taker: Again, that’s that’s difficult. My feeling is that generally they are
probably more popular with sort of middle-aged and older people. The
younger people, I think, with the whole social media thing, I think younger
people possibly sort of create their own events in a way and are less likely to
sort of have that wholesale enthusiasm for an orchestrated international
event.
Examiner: And do you think we will see changes in the future to international
events? And if so, what sort of changes might we see?
Test taker: Well, I don’t know what we would see but I would like to see is
there being less competitiveness. I mean it would be nice to have
international events like sporting events where people weren’t competing
under a national flag. That we just had people competing and who was the
fastest, the highest, the quickest whatever rather than this idea that you’re
doing it for your country. But I can’t see that happening. I I suspect that they
will become much more orchestrated, much more organised. They will
become more expensive, I think, also and much more commercialised is my
feeling, actually.
Examiner: Thank you. That’s the end of the test.
Test taker: Thank you.
ADVICE
You have now completed all three parts of the practice Speaking test. How
did you do?
Listen to your recording of your own practice test. Which part of the test do
you think you did best in? Are there any areas where you think that you need
to do better?
Think about how you can improve your own Speaking test performance.
REVIEW THE EXAMPLES
Go back through the test and listen to the recordings and read the audio
transcripts for each part. These are designed to give you an understanding
of the format of the test. They do not represent a candidate at a particular
level of competency.
Do you think that this test taker performed well?
IELTS SPEAKING TEST SAMPLES
If you wish to hear samples of the Speaking test, you can listen to the
recordings and read the audio transcripts for each part of the test. These are
designed to give you an understanding of the format of the test, and they do
not represent model answers so you should not try to imitate them.
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These extremely popular sessions help test takers understand the different
sections of the test, give them tips and strategies to improve their English and
answer their English and IELTS questions.
The sessions take place once a week on our Facebook page , and every week
the IELTS Expert addresses a topic that is commonly asked about by most test
takers and answers the audience’s questions at the end of the session.
Sessions are held at 9:00 am UK time.
It’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss if you’re preparing for your IELTS test!
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IELTS ON COMPUTER PREPARATION
You can now take the IELTS test on a computer. Use our range of practice
materials to familiarise yourself with the IELTS on computer test and improve
your English level.
PRACTICE TESTS FOR IELTS ON COMPUTER
The sample test questions will help you to decide which option you prefer,
and to prepare for the test. These sample materials will give you an idea of
what to expect in the Listening, Reading and Writing sections.
IELTS ON COMPUTER - ACADEMIC / GENERAL
TRAINING LISTENING TEST
Get experience of the IELTS on computer Listening test with the six different
types of example questions below.
For each question, click on the link and follow the instructions. You will have
some time before the recording starts to read over the question.
To check your answers, see the ‘Answers and transcripts’ section at the
bottom of the page. Full transcripts are provided with the answers.
QUESTIONS:
1. Multiple choice with one answer
You will hear an extract from a recording in which a student called Judy is
discussing her research with her tutor and fellow students.
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2. MULTIPLE CHOICE WITH MORE THAN ONE
ANSWER
You will hear an extract from a recording in which two people are discussing
a guide to a library.
Start your Listening practice test.
3. MATCHING
You will hear an extract from a recording in which a woman is talking to new
staff at a children’s summer camp.
4. LABELLING ON A
MAP
You will hear an extract from the test in which a tour guide describes different
places in a US town.
5. FILL IN THE GAPS
You will hear an extract from a recording in which two people are discussing
second-hand furniture.
6. FILL IN THE GAPS: SHORT
ANSWERS
You will hear an extract from a recording of the test in which a representative
from a clothing company is giving a talk to high school students.
7. FORM COMPLETION
You will hear an extract from a Part 1 recording in which a customer is talking
to an agent at a company which ships large boxes overseas.
8. SENTENCE COMPLETION
You will hear an extract from a Part 3 recording in which two friends are
discussing studying with the Open University.
9. TABLE COMPLETION
You will hear an extract from a Part 4 recording in which a university lecturer
is giving a talk about research into ‘learner persistence’.
10. FLOW-CHART COMPLETION
You will read an extract from a Part 3 recording in which two biology students
are comparing their research on evidence of life on Earth and other planets.
ANSWERS AND TRANSCRIPTS :
Answer 1_ Multiple choice with one answer

1.She wanted to understand her own background.
2.interviews
3.organising what she had collected
TRANSCRIPT:
M1: Right, Judy, this week it’s your turn to bring us up to date on your
dissertation. So?
F1: I’ve finished the basic research and planning, and the first draft, and
hopefully I can
start writing the final version now.
M1: Good. Not everyone knows your subject, so you’d better introduce it.
F1: Oh, I’ve chosen to study everyday life in the East End of London in the
early
twentieth century. Lots of books have been published about the East End,
covering
everything from health to how roads and districts got their names, so you
might
think it’s an obvious subject to pick. But in fact I was brought up there, and
I’ve
always been interested in finding out how the area shaped my upbringing.
F2: What materials did you use in your research?
F1: As I said, a lot’s been written about the area, and I used some of it to get an idea
of
what to cover. But the bulk of my work is based on the elderly people from the area
who I managed to contact and arrange to meet, and then recorded as they talked to
me. And when they referred to any specific events, I looked them up in local
newspapers from the time.
M2: Was it difficult to get enough source material?
F1: Not a bit. The problems started when I thought I had enough material, and sat
down to devise a workable filing system. It took ages, but I was really glad of it
when I came to writing the draft; otherwise it would have been impossible.
ANSWER 2-MULTIPLE CHOICE
WITH ONE MORE THAN ONE
ANSWER
In any order:
•book reservation
•location of room
•3 café
TRANSCRIPT:
M1: Right, Judy, this week it’s your turn to bring us up to date on your
dissertation. So?
F1: I’ve finished the basic research and planning, and the first draft, and
hopefully I can start writing the final version now.
M1: Good. Not everyone knows your subject, so you’d better introduce it.
F1: Oh, I’ve chosen to study everyday life in the East End of London in the
early twentieth century. Lots of books have been published about the East
End, covering everything from health to how roads and districts got their
names, so you might think it’s an obvious subject to pick. But in fact I was
brought up there, and I’ve always been interested in finding out how the area
shaped my upbringing.
F2: What materials did you use in your research?
F1: As I said, a lot’s been written about the area, and I used some of it to get
an idea of what to cover. But the bulk of my work is based on the elderly
people from the area who I managed to contact and arrange to meet, and
then recorded as they talked to me. And when they referred to any specific
events, I looked them up in local newspapers from the time.
M2: Was it difficult to get enough source material?
F1: Not a bit. The problems started when I thought I had enough material,
and sat down to devise a workable filing system. It took ages, but I was really
glad of it when I came to writing the draft; otherwise it would have been
impossible.
ANSWER 3-MATCHING
1.Rooms
2.Food
3.Trips
4.Sport
5.Kids’ Counselling
TRANSCRIPT:
Good morning everyone. Welcome to all our staff on this summer’s Kids’
Camp. It’s nice to see some familiar faces back from last year. Let’s hope
this year’s camp is as much fun for the kids as last year.
In our orientation programme this morning I will introduce you to all the
people you need to know at the camp. They each have a different
responsibility in the centre so it’s a good idea to make a note of who does
what.
Well first of all, you all know me, Jill Andrews. I am the co-ordinator here. The
next person you need to know is Mary Brown; she’s our accommodation
officer, so she deals with all the housekeeping matters concerning both the
children’s dormitories and your own accommodation wing.
Next, we have John Stevens, who is our catering manager and he organises
all the menus. If you have any special dietary requirements, speak to John
and he’ll do his best to accommodate you. We sometimes find that the
children complain about not liking certain meals so if there’s a real problem,
you should get John involved.
Then we have Alison Jones. She plans all the excursions and does all the
bookings for the tour buses etc. Alison also accompanies the children on the
excursions and is responsible for making sure that the same number of
children return to the centre as leave it!
Tim Smith is in charge of physical education. He’ll organise the big athletics
carnival that we have at the end of the camp, but he’ll also plan the individual
training sessions for the kids. We have to remember that exercise is one of
the key features of this camp.
Last but not least is our wonderful Jenny James. She looks after any of the
children who are homesick or have problems getting on with other kids here.
So don’t feel you have to deal with those problems yourself, a chat with
Jenny usually does the trick. You’ll notice that this year we don’t have a
resident first aid person; instead we have a qualified nurse on call at all times
should anyone fall ill.
ANSWER 4-LABELLING ON A
MAP
1.H
2.A
3.C
TRANSCRIPT
All right, those of you who want to go on the ride, please just wait a moment while I
give some directions to the rest of the group.
You’ll notice that the Welcome Centre, where we are, is located on the southwest
corner of Elm and Main Streets. For those of you interested in doing a little
shopping ... on the other side of Main Street you can see a wonderful quilt shop.
These are handmade blankets which are usually made from patches of left over
material. They make wonderful gifts, but let me warn you, it will be hard to leave
that shop, so you may want to save that for last.
The next street up Main is Ash Street. On the Southside of Ash, is a handicrafts
museum worth a look. You’ll be amazed at the variety of handmade crafts there.
On Main Street, in the middle of the block past Ash but before Oak Street is a
traditional one-room school house. Please be as quiet as possible and do not take
photographs, as school is in session.
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IELTS

International English Language Testing System(Sistema

El IELTS General mide sobre todo la competencia lingüística en inglés

Para el IELTS general, las preguntas están más orientadas a medir el

No existe un concepto de ‘aprobado’ o ‘reprobado’ en el IELTS. Sin embargo, cada institución

Si la Puntuación General termina en un decimal, se redondea al medio o banda completa más

A continuación te presentamos una descripción general de la escala de calificación:

*IELTS resultado mínimo de 4,5

7 Usuario bueno Puede manejar bien el lenguaje complejo

6 Usuario competente Tiene un dominio efectivo para usar y

5 Usuario modesto Debería poder comunicarse en

1 No usuario No tiene habilidad para usar el idioma

Read the following text and answer questions 1-8.

Revised July 2011

1) In an emergency, a teacher will either phone the office or ……………….. .

5) ……………….. will join the teachers and students in the quad.

Read the text below and answer questions 9–14.

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the

True if the statement agrees

9) Business Basics is appropriate for beginners.

Read the text below and answer questions 15-21.

Beneficial work practices for the keyboard operator

i How can reflection problems be avoided?

If an employer wants to dismiss an employee, there is a process to be followed.

Of the various types of dismissal, a fair dismissal is the best kind if an

22 If an employee receives a ……………….. , this means he will lose his job if

22 If an employee receives a ……………….. , this means he will lose his job if

Read the text below and answer the questions.

La segunda prueba comprende un ensayo de 250 palabras en un estilo discursivo

You should spend about 20 minutes on task 1

You should spend about 40 minutes on task 2

How to approach General Training Writing Task 1

In the actual test you will be given the following instructions:

1.Express train leaves at (1) …………………….

11) if it is your first time seeing a counsellor

Novel: (21) …………………

Protagonists: Mary Lennox; Colin Craven

Time period: Early in (22) …………………

Mary moves to UK – meets Colin who thinks he’ll never be able to

(23) ………………… . They become friends.

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Part Two – Process

Let’s talk about your home town or village:

•Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in?

We recommend completing all three parts of the Speaking practice test

Let’s talk about your work or studies:

Describe a special event or festival that you liked.

Answer 1_ Multiple choice with one answer

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