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IELTS
ACADEMIC
12
WITH ANSWERS
AUTHENTIC EXAMINATION PAPERS
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© Cambridge University Press and UCLES 2017
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ISBN 978-1-316-63783-8 General Training Student’s Book with answers
ISBN 978-1-316-63787-6 General Training Student’s Book with answers with Audio
ISBN 978-1-316-63784-5 Audio CDs (2)
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Contents
Introduction 4
Test 5 10
Test 6 30
Test 7 53
Test 8 74
Audioscripts 95
Listening and Reading Answer Keys 116
Sample answers for Writing tasks 124
Sample answer sheets 132
Acknowledgements 136
3
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Introduction
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is widely 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 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?
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.
Academic General Training
For candidates wishing to study at For candidates wishing to migrate to an
undergraduate or postgraduate levels, English-speaking country (Australia, Canada,
and for those seeking professional New Zealand, UK), and for those wishing to
registration. train or study at below degree level.
The test components are taken in the following order:
Listening
4 sections, 40 items, approximately 30 minutes
Academic Reading General Training Reading
3 sections, 40 items or 3 sections, 40 items
60 minutes 60 minutes
Academic Writing General Training Writing
2 tasks or 2 tasks
60 minutes 60 minutes
Speaking
11 to 14 minutes
Total Test Time
2 hours 44 minutes
4
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IELTS
ACADEMIC
12
WITH ANSWERS
AUTHENTIC EXAMINATION PAPERS
,Cambridge University Press
978-1-316-63782-1 — Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Student's Book with Answers
Authentic Examination Papers
Frontmatter
More Information
Cambridge University Press
www.cambridge.org/elt
Cambridge English Language Assessment
www.cambridgeenglish.org
Information on this title: www.cambridge.org/9781316637821
© Cambridge University Press and UCLES 2017
It is normally necessary for written permission for copying to be obtained
in advance from a publisher. The sample answer sheets at the back of this
book are designed to be copied and distributed in class.
The normal requirements are waived here and it is not necessary to write to
Cambridge University Press for permission for an individual teacher to make copies
for use within his or her own classroom. Only those pages that carry the wording
‘© UCLES 2017 Photocopiable ’ may be copied.
First published 2017
Printed in
A catalogue record for this publication is available from the British Library
ISBN 978-1-316-63782-1 Academic Student’s Book with answers
ISBN 978-1-316-63786-9 Academic Student’s Book with answers with Audio
ISBN 978-1-316-63783-8 General Training Student’s Book with answers
ISBN 978-1-316-63787-6 General Training Student’s Book with answers with Audio
ISBN 978-1-316-63784-5 Audio CDs (2)
The publishers have no responsibility for the persistence or accuracy of URLs
for external or third-party internet websites referred to in this publication, and
do not guarantee that any content on such websites is, or will remain, accurate
or appropriate. Information regarding prices, travel timetables, and other factual
information given in this work is correct at the time of first printing but the
publishers do not guarantee the accuracy of such information thereafter.
© in this web service Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.org
,Cambridge University Press
978-1-316-63782-1 — Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Student's Book with Answers
Authentic Examination Papers
Frontmatter
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Contents
Introduction 4
Test 5 10
Test 6 30
Test 7 53
Test 8 74
Audioscripts 95
Listening and Reading Answer Keys 116
Sample answers for Writing tasks 124
Sample answer sheets 132
Acknowledgements 136
3
© in this web service Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.org
, Cambridge University Press
978-1-316-63782-1 — Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Student's Book with Answers
Authentic Examination Papers
Frontmatter
More Information
Introduction
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is widely 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 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?
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.
Academic General Training
For candidates wishing to study at For candidates wishing to migrate to an
undergraduate or postgraduate levels, English-speaking country (Australia, Canada,
and for those seeking professional New Zealand, UK), and for those wishing to
registration. train or study at below degree level.
The test components are taken in the following order:
Listening
4 sections, 40 items, approximately 30 minutes
Academic Reading General Training Reading
3 sections, 40 items or 3 sections, 40 items
60 minutes 60 minutes
Academic Writing General Training Writing
2 tasks or 2 tasks
60 minutes 60 minutes
Speaking
11 to 14 minutes
Total Test Time
2 hours 44 minutes
4
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