Cambridge Practice Test for IELTS 3

Cambridge IELTS 3 provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and practise examination techniques using authentic test material.

Cambridge Practice Test for IELTS 3

Vanessa Jakeman, Clare McDowell,

Cambridge University Press

2002

Abstract

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is widely recognised as a reliable means of assessing whether candidates are ready to study or train in the medium of English. IELTS is owned by three partners, the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, the British Council and IDP Education Australia (through its subsidiary company IELTS Australia Pty Limited). The main purpose of this book of Practice Tests is to give future IELTS candidates an idea of whether their English is at the required level. Further information on IELTS can be found in the IELTS Handbook available free of charge from IELTS centres.

Cambridge IELTS 3 provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and practise examination techniques using authentic test material. This collection includes practice in the updated Speaking test (June 2001 syllabus), plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. The book includes an introduction to these different modules together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. The comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts means that the material is ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own. A self-study pack (Student's Book with answers and Audio CD) is also available.

IELTS consists of six modules. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking modules. There is a choice of Reading and Writing modules according to whether a candidate is taking the Academic or General Training version of the test.

+ Academic: For candidates taking the test for entry to undergraduate or postgraduate studies or for professional reasons.

+ General Training: For candidates taking the test for entry to vocational or training programmes not at degree level, for admission to secondary schools and for immigration purposes.

The test modules are taken in the following order: Listening, Academic Reading ( 3 sections, 40 items 60 minutes) or General Training Reading (3 sections, 40 items 60 minutes) , Academic Writing (2 tasks 60 minutes) or General Training Writing ( 2 tasks 60 minutes) , Speaking (11 to 14 minutes) Total test time is 2 hours 44 minutes