The Listening question types for IELTS on computer are the same as in IELTS on paper. A variety of tasks is used including:
Any of these question types may appear in any of the four parts of the test. A selection of sample Listening test questions is given below. Answer Keys and transcripts of the recordings are also provided for you to check your answers.
In each sample, you will have some time to look through the questions before the recording starts, and some time at the end to check your answers.
Sample Listening Multiple Choice (one answer)
You will hear an extract from a Part 3 recording in which a student called Judy is discussing her research with her tutor and fellow students.
For each question, click on the correct answer.
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You will hear an extract from a Part 1 recording in which two people are discussing a guide to a library.
Click on the correct answers.
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You will hear an extract from a Part 2 recording in which a woman is talking to new staff at a children’s summer camp.
For each question, click on the correct answer and move it into the gap.
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You will hear an extract from Part 2 of the test in which a tour guide describes different places in a US town.
For each question, click on the correct space in the table.
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You will hear an extract from Part 2 of the test in which a representative from a clothing company is giving a talk to high school students.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
The Academic Reading question types in IELTS on computer are the same as in IELTS on paper. A variety of tasks is used including:
Any of these question types may appear in any of the three parts of the test. A selection of sample Academic Reading test questions is given below. Answer Keys are also provided for you to check your answers.
You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about older people in the workforce.
Click on the correct answer.
You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about older people in the workforce.
Click on the correct answer.
You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about the scientist Marie Curie.
Click on the correct answer.
You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about the scientist Marie Curie.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
You will read a Part 2 text about the physics of traffic behaviour.
For each question, click on the correct answer and move it into the gap.
You will read an extract from a Part 3 text about the ‘Plain English’ movement, which promotes the use of clear English.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
You will read an extract from a Part 3 text about language.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
You will read an extract from a Part 3 text about the effect of a low-calorie diet on the ageing process.
For each question, write your answer in the gap.
The General Training Reading question types in IELTS on computer are the same as in IELTS on paper. A variety of tasks is used including:
Any of these question types may appear in any of the three parts of the test. A selection of sample Academic Reading test questions is given below. Answer Keys are also provided for you to check your answers.
The Academic Writing question types in IELTS on computer are the same as in IELTS on paper. A variety of tasks is used including:
Sample Academic Writing test questions are given below. Sample responses with band scores and examiner comments are also provided.
View Sample Academic Writing Part 1 View Sample Academic Writing Part 2
Responses to Sample Part 1 and Part 2 with band scores and examiner comments
The General Training Writing question types in IELTS on computer are the same as in IELTS on paper. A variety of tasks is used including:
Sample General Training Writing test questions are given below. Sample responses with band scores and examiner comments are also provided.
View Sample General Training Writing Part 1 View Sample General Training Writing Part 2
Responses to Sample Part 1 and Part 2 with band scores and examiner comments