Collins Practice Tests for IELTS 2

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First edition 2015

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Contents

Title Topic Page number

Introduction 4

Overview of the IELTS examination 6

Strategies for success 8

Test 1 Listening 31

Reading 39

Writing 50

Speaking 52

Test2 Listening 53

Reading 61

Writing 71

Speaking 73

Test3 Listening 74

Reading 82

Writing 93

Speaking 95

Test4 Listening 96

Reading 101

Writing 112

Speaking 114

General Training Test A Rea9ing 115

Writing 125

General Training Test B Reading 126

Writing 139

Mini-dictionary 140

Audio script 156

Sample answer sheets 172

Listening and Reading answer key 175

Writing: model answers 178

Speaking: model answers 183

Acknowledgements 190

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Introduction

Who is this book for?

Practice Tests for IELTS 2 will prepare you for the IELTS test whether you are taking the test for the first time or re-sitting it. It has been written for learners with band score 5-5.5 who are trying to achieve band score 6 or higher. The book, with its answer key and model answers, has been designed so that you can use the materials to study on your own. However, the book can also be used as part of IELTS preparation classes.

Content

Practice Tests for IELTS 2 is divided into three sections. The first section contains an introduction, an overview of the IELTS test, and strategies for success in the test. The second section contains four complete Academic tests and two General Training tests for Reading and Writing. The third section contains a mini-directory, a full audio script, sample answer sheets, answer keys for the Listening and Reading components, and model answers for the Writing and Speaking questions.

Specifically, the book contains:

• Tips for success - essential advice for success in the test

• an Overview of the IELTS test - a quick reference to IELTS whenever you need to remind yourself of what to expect on exam day

• Strategies for success - advice about how to tackle each of the components in the test • Common errors - some common errors that candidates might make when taking the IELTS test and how to avoid these common errors

• Practice tests - four complete Academic tests and two General Training tests for Reading and Writing

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