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Simone Braverman

Simone Braverman is the founder of IELTS-Blog.com and the author of several renowned IELTS preparation books, including Ace the IELTS, Target Band 7, the High Scorer's Choice practice test series, and IELTS Success Formula. Since 2005, Simone has been committed to making IELTS preparation accessible and effective through her books and online resources. Her work has helped 100,000's of students worldwide achieve their target scores and live their dream lives. When Simone isn't working on her next IELTS book, video lesson, or coaching, she enjoys playing the guitar or rollerblading.

IELTS Practice tests

Today instead of an update about IELTS exams all over the world, I have something else. Something that you need just as much. Something good. Can you guess what it is? That’s right, I am talking about IELTS practice tests, brand new ones, that were only added to IELTS-Blog 2 days ago.

You wrote to me and told me that you needed more practice exercises – and I listened. Then I found a great source of these tests: people who developed them have been preparing students for IELTS for over a decade. They can be trusted and their exercises are excellent.

I added a link in the right sidebar, under “Online Course”, it says “NEW! Free IELTS practice tests”. But I was afraid that you won’t notice, and decided to write this post to make sure you see and try these tests.

You will find there 2 sets of IELTS exercises, one for the Academic Module and another for the General Training module, so this really covers everyone’s needs. Click on the link below, and it will take you to the new IELTS tests.

Click here for IELTS Practice tests.

Happy practicing!

IELTS in Melbourne, Australia – September 2009 (General Training)

IELTS test in Australia was described by K. who shared the following topics and questions. Thanks a lot, K., and we all hope you get a great score!

Listening test

Section 1: A man called to a hotel to inquire about booking a room and catering services for a birthday.
Questions: Fill in the blanks.

Section 2. A girl described her working experiences in a hotel.
Questions: Information matching.

Section 3. A conversation between a girl and a boy. The boy asked for advice about seeking a job and also they talked about assignment on hotels.
Questions: Fill in the blanks.

Section 4. TV Program recommendation.
Questions: Choose one from the following: positive/negative/neutral.

Reading test

Passage 1. About a museum, information such as group bookings, opening hours.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.

Passage 2. Worksafe regulations.
Questions: Fill in the blanks.

Passage 3. Advantages and disadvantages of different types of work, for example: part time, flexible working hours.
Questions: Fill in the blanks.

Passage 4. About an unusual bird in Afraid.
Questions: Information matching, filling in the blanks and multiple choice questions.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (letter)
An Australian company offers money to foreign students to study in Australia. Write a letter to the company.
1. Introduce yourself.
2. Say what do you want to study.
3. How the money will help you.

Writing task 2 (essay)
Music is not practical and not valuable. Children should not be taught music at school. They should rather learn computing and science. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

From the questions in Speaking K. remembered only the Cue card:

Cue card
Talk about an exciting sport, you should say
– What is it,
– How popular is this sport,
– Why it is exciting.