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The Listening question types in IELTS for UKVI (Academic) are the same as in the paper-delivered test:
Any of these question types may appear in any of the four parts of the test.
There is more detailed information on the IELTS Listening question types here.
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.
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| Sample Listening Multiple Choice (one answer) |
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| 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. Sample Listening Multiple Choice (one answer) Sample Listening Multiple Choice (one answer) Answer Key Sample Listening Multiple Choice (one answer) Recording Transcript |
| Sample Listening Multiple Choice (more than one answer) |
| 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. Sample Listening Multiple Choice (more than one answer) Sample Listening Multiple Choice (more than one answer) Answer Key Sample Listening Multiple Choice (more than one answer) Recording Transcript |
| Sample Listening Matching |
| 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. Sample Listening Matching Sample Listening Matching Answer Key Sample Listening Matching Recording Transcript |
| Sample Listening Plan/Map/Diagram Labelling (Type A) |
| 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. Sample Listening Plan/Map/Diagram Labelling Sample Listening Plan/Map/Diagram Labelling Answer Key Sample Listening Plan/Map/Diagram Recording Transcript |
| Sample Listening Note Completion |
| You will hear an extract from a Part 1 recording in which two people are discussing second-hand furniture. For each question, write your answer in the gap. Sample Listening Note Completion Sample Listening Note Completion Answer Key Sample Listening Note Completion Recording Transcript |
| Sample Listening Short Answer Questions |
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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. Sample Listening Short Answer Questions |
The Academic Reading question types in IELTS for UKVI (Academic) are the same as in the paper-delivered test:
Any of these question types may appear in any of the three parts of the test.
You can find detailed information about the IELTS Academic Reading question types here.
A selection of sample Academic Reading test questions is given below. Answer keys are also provided for you to check your answers.
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| Sample Academic Reading Multiple Choice (one answer) |
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| You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about older people in the workforce. Click on the correct answer. Sample Academic Reading Multiple Choice (one answer) Sample Academic Reading Multiple Choice (one answer) Answer Key |
| Sample Academic Reading Multiple Choice (more than one answer) |
| You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about older people in the workforce. Click on the correct answers. Sample Academic Reading Multiple Choice (more than one answer) Sample Academic Reading Multiple Choice (more than one answer) Answer Key |
| Sample Academic Reading Identifying Information (True/False/Not Given) |
| You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about the scientist Marie Curie. Click on the correct answer. Sample Academic Reading Identifying Information (True/False/Not Given) Sample Academic Reading Identifying Information (True/False/Not Given) Answer Key |
| Sample Academic Reading Note Completion |
| You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about the scientist Marie Curie. For each question, write your answer in the gap. Sample Academic Reading Note Completion Sample Academic Reading Note Completion Answer Key |
| Sample Academic Reading Matching Headings |
| 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. Sample Academic Reading Matching Headings Answer Key |
| Sample Academic Reading Summary Completion (selecting words from the text) |
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You will read an extract from a Part 3 text about the ‘Plain English’ movement, which promotes the use of clear English. Sample Academic Reading Summary Completion (selecting words from the text) |
| Sample Academic Reading Summary Completion (selecting from a list of words or phrases) |
| You will read an extract from a Part 3 text about language. For each question, write your answer in the gap. Sample Academic Reading Summary Completion (selecting from a list of words or phrases) Answer Key |
| Sample Academic Reading Flow-chart Completion (selecting words from the text) |
| 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. Sample Academic Reading Flow-chart Completion (selecting words from the text) Sample Academic Reading Flow-chart Completion (selecting words from the text) Answer Key |
| Listening Answer Sheet |
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| Listening Answer Sheet (PDF, 233KB) |
The Academic Writing question types in IELTS for UKVI (Academic) are the same as in the paper-delivered test:
Sample Academic Writing test questions are given below. Sample responses with band scores and examiner comments are also provided.
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