1、CambridgeUNIVERSITY PRESSCAMBRIDGE ENGLISHLanguage AssessmentPart of the University of CambridgeCambridge EnglishIELTS72ACADEMICWITH ANSWERSAUTHENTIC EXAMINATION PAPERSCambridge University Presswww.cambridge.org/eltCambridge English Language Assessmentwww.cambridgeenglish.orgInformation on this titl
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8、acy of such information thereafter.ContentsIntroduction 4Test 510Test 630Test 753Test 874Audioscripts 95116124Listening and Reading Answer KeysSample answers for Writing tasksSample answer sheets 132Acknowledgements 1365IntroductionThe International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is widely
9、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 IELTS candidates an idea of whether their English is at the required level.IELTS is owned by three
10、 partners, Cambridge English Language Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Limited (through its subsidiary company, IELTS Australia Pty Limited). Further information on IELTS can be found on the IELTS website www.ielts.org.WHAT IS THE TEST FORMAT
11、?AcademicFor candidates wishing to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, and for those seeking professional registration.General TrainingFor candidates wishing to migrate to an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK), and for those wishing to train or study at below de
12、gree level.IELTS consists of four components. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests. There is a choice of Reading and Writing tests according to whether a candidate is taking the Academic or General Training module.The test components are taken in the following order:Listening4 s
13、ections,40 items, approximately 30 minutesAcademic ReadingGeneral Training Reading3 sections, 40 itemsor3 sections, 40 items60 minutes60 minutesAcademic WritingGeneral Training Writing2 tasksor2 tasks60 minutesSpeaking11 to 14 minutesTotal Test Time2 hours 44 minutes60 minutesIntroductionACADEMIC TE
14、ST FORMATListeningThis test consists of four sections, 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 educ
15、ational 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, including: multiple choice, matching, plan/map/ diagram labelling, form completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart com
16、pletion, summary completion, sentence completion and 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.ReadingThis test consists of three sections wit
17、h 40 questions. There are three texts, which are taken from journals, books, magazines and newspapers. The texts are on topics of general interest. At least one text contains detailed logical argument.A variety of question types is used, including: multiple choice, identifying information (True/Fals
18、e/Not Given), identifying the writers 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 and short-answer q
19、uestions.WritingThis test consists of two tasks. It is suggested that candidates spend about 20 minutes on Task 1, whicn 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 sco
20、re.Task 1 requires candidates to look at a diagram or some data (in a 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, and are required to describe the stages of a process, describe an object
21、or event, or explain how something works.In Task 2, candidates are presented with a point of view, argument or problem. They are assessed on their ability to present a solution to the problem, present and justify an opinion, compare and contrast evidence and opinions, and to evaluate and challenge i
22、deas, evidence or arguments.Candidates are also assessed on their ability to write in an appropriate style. More information on assessing the Writing test, including Writing assessment criteria (public version), is available on the IELTS website.SpeakingThis test takes between 11 and 14 minutes and
23、is conducted by a trained examiner.There are three parts:Part 1The 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 betwe
24、en four and five minutes.Part 2The candidate is given a task card with prompts and is asked to talk on a particular topic.The candidate has one minute to prepare and they can make some notes if they wish, before speaking for between one and two minutes. The examiner then asks one or two questions on
25、 the same topic.Part 3The examiner and the candidate engage in a discussion of more abstract issues which are thematically linked to the topic in Part 2. The discussion lasts between four and five minutes.The Speaking test assesses whether candidates can communicate effectively in English.The assess
26、ment takes into account Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation. More information on assessing the Speaking test, including Speaking assessment criteria (public version), is available on the IELTS website.9HOW IS IELTS SCORED?IELTS results are repor
27、ted on a nine-band scale. In addition to the score for overall language ability, IELTS provides 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 For
28、m along with details of the candidates 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 f
29、ollows: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 unfami
30、liar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.7 Good User - Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.6 Competent Us
31、er - Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.5 Modest User- Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situation
32、s, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.4 Limited User - Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.3 Extremely Limited User - Conveys and
33、understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.2 Intermittent User - No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great
34、difficulty understanding spoken and written English.1 Non User - Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.0 Did not attempt the test - No assessable information provided.MARKING THE PRACTICE TESTSListening and ReadingThe Answer Keys are on pages 116-123.Eac
35、h question in the Listening and Reading tests is worth one mark.Questions which require letter / Roman numeral answers For questions where the answers are letters or Roman numerals, you should write only the number of answers required. For example, if the answer is a single letter or numeral you sho
36、uld write only one answer. If you have written more letters or numerals than are required, the answer must be marked wrong.Questions which require answers in the form of words or numbers Answers may be written in upper or lower case. Words in brackets are optional - they are correct, but not necessa
37、ry. Alternative answers are separated by a slash (/). If you are asked to write an answer using a certain number of words and/or (a) number(s), you will be penalised if you exceed this. For example, if a question specifies an answer using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and the correct answer is black leat
38、her coat, the answer *coat of black leather is incorrect. In questions where you are expected to complete a gap, you should only transfer the necessary missing word(s) onto the answer sheet. For example, to complete in the where the correct answer is morning, the answer *in the morning would be inco
39、rrect. All answers require correct spelling (including words in brackets). Both US and UK spelling are acceptable and are included in the Answer Key. All standard alternatives for numbers, dates and currencies are acceptable. All standard abbreviations are acceptable. You will find additional notes
40、about individual answers in the Answer Key.WritingThe sample answers are on pages 124-131. It is not possible for you to give yourself a markfor the Writing tasks. We have provided sample answers (written by candidates), showingtheir score and the examiners comments. These sample answers will give y
41、ou an insightinto what is required for the Writing test.HOW SHOULD YOU INTERPRET YOUR SCORES?At the end of each Listening and Reading Answer Key you will find a chart which will help you assess whether, on the basis of your Practice Test results, you are ready to take the IELTS test.In interpreting
42、your score, there are a number of points you should bear in mind. Your performance in the real IELTS test will be reported in two ways: there will be a Band Score from 1 to 9 for each of the components and an Overall Band Score from 1 to 9, which is the average of your scores in the four components.
43、 However, institutions considering your application are advised to look at both the Overall Band Score and the Bands for each component in order to determine whether you have the language skills needed for a particular course of study. For example, if your course involves a lot of reading and writin
44、g, but no lectures, listening skills might be less important and a score of 5 in Listening might be acceptable if the Overall Band Score was 7. However, for a course which has lots of lectures and spoken instructions, a score of 5 in Listening might be unacceptable even though the Overall Band Score
45、 was 7.Once you have marked your tests, you should have some idea of whether your listening and reading skills are good enough for you to try the IELTS test. If you did well enough in one component, but not in others, you will have to decide for yourself whether you are ready to take the test.The Pr
46、actice Tests have been checked to ensure that they are of approximately the same level of difficulty as the real IELTS test. However, we cannot guarantee that your score in the Practice Tests will be reflected in the real IELTS test. The Practice Tests can only give you an idea of your possible futu
47、re performance and it is ultimately up to you to make decisions based on your score.Different institutions accept different IELTS scores for different types of courses. We have based our recommendations on the average scores which the majority of institutions accept. The institution to which you are
48、 applying may, of course, require a higher or lower score than most other institutions.Further informationFor more information about IELTS or any other Cambridge English Language Assessment examination, write to:Cambridge English Language Assessment1 Hills RoadCambridgeCB12EUUnited Kingdomhttps:/support.cambridgeenglish.orghttp:/www.ielts.orgListeningTest 5LISTENSECTION 1 Questions 1-10Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. Can take photos of the 1that surround the lakeFarm visit Chil
