cambridge ielts 08

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contents introduction 4 test 1 10 test 2 33 test 3 56 test 4 81 general training: reading and writing test a 104 general training: reading and writing test b 117 tapescripts 130 listening and reading answer keys 152 model and sample answers for writing tasks 162 sample answer sheets 174 acknowledgements 176 afra irlanguage jpg introduction the international english language testing system (lel ts) is widely recognised as a reliable means of assessing the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where english is the language of communication. these practice tests are designed to give future iel ts candidates an idea of whether their english is at the required level. iel ts is owned by three partners, the university of cambridge esol examinations, the british council and lop education pty limited (through its subsidiary company, ielts australia pty limited). further information on ielts can be found …
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ions, each with ten questions. the 'first two sections are concerned with social needs. the first section is a conversation between two speakers and the second section is a monologue. the final two sections are concerned with situations related to educational or training contexts. the third section is a conversation between up to four people and the fourth section is a monologue. a variety of question types is used, inciuding: muitipie choice, matching, pianimapi diagram labelling, form completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, summary completion, sentence completion, short-answer questions. candidates hear the recording once only and answer the questions as they listen. ten minutes are allowed at the end for candidates to transfer their answers to the answer sheet. academic reading this test consists of three sections with 40 questions. there are three texts, which are taken from journals, books, magazines and newspapers. the texts are on topics of …
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e emphasis on descriptive and instructive rather than argumentative texts. a variety of question types is used, including: multiple choice, identifying information (true/ false/not given), identifying writer's views/claims (yes/no/not given), matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion, short-answer questions. academic writing this test consists of two tasks. it is suggested that candidates spend about 20 minutes on task 1, which requires them to write at least 150 words, and 40 minutes on task 2, which requires them to write at least 250 words. task 2 contributes twice as much as task 1 to the writing score. task 1 requires candidates to look at a diagram or some data (graph, table or chart) and to present the information in their own words. they are assessed on their ability to organise, present and possibly compare data, describe …
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l information, express needs, wants, likes and dislikes, express opinions, complaints, etc. in task 2 candidates are presented with a point of view, argument or problem. they are assessed on their ability to provide general factual information, outline a problem and present a solution, present and justify an opinion, and evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or arguments. candidates are also assessed on their ability to write in an appropriate style. more information on assessing both the academic and general training writing tests, including writing band descriptors (public version), is available on the ielts website. speaking this test.takes between 11 and 14 minutes and is conducted by a trained examiner. there are three parts: part 1 the candidate and the examiner introduce themselves. candidates then answer general questions about themselves, their home/family, their job/studies, their interests and a wide range of similar familiar topic areas. this part lasts between four and …
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ides a score in the form of a profile for each of the four skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking). these scores are also reported on a nine-band scale. all scores are recorded on the test report form along with details of the candidate's nationality, "first language and date of birth. each overall band score corresponds to a descriptive statement which gives a summary of the english language ability of a candidate classified at that level. the nine bands and their descriptive statements are as follows: 9 expert user -has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. 8 very good user - has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. handles complex detailed argumentation well. 7 good user - has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings …

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contents introduction 4 test 1 10 test 2 33 test 3 56 test 4 81 general training: reading and writing test a 104 general training: reading and writing test b 117 tapescripts 130 listening and reading answer keys 152 model and sample answers for writing tasks 162 sample answer sheets 174 acknowledgements 176 afra irlanguage jpg introduction the international english language testing system (lel ts) is widely recognised as a reliable means of assessing the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where english is the language of communication. these practice tests are designed to give future iel ts candidates an idea of whether their english is at the required level. iel ts is owned by three …

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