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This free IELTS mock test is a short practice set covering all four modules: 10 Listening-style questions (with a transcript, not audio), 10 Reading questions, Writing Task 1 and Task 2, and a full set of Speaking questions, with an answer key at the end.
It takes about 1 hour 45 minutes if you do every part under time. Use it to find the question types and skills that slow you down, not to predict a band: it’s much shorter than the real test, and the Listening has no recording. For full-length practice with audio, use the official IELTS sample questions.
A short free practice set, not a full mock test: 10 Listening-style questions (a transcript, no audio), 10 Reading questions, Writing Task 1 and Task 2, and Speaking Parts 1–3, with an answer key. It takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. Use it to find the question types that slow you down, not to predict a band; the real test takes about 2 hours 45 minutes.
How to Take This IELTS Mock Test
| Part | What’s in it | Suggested time |
|---|---|---|
| Listening-style practice | A conversation transcript and 10 questions | About 10 minutes |
| Reading | One passage and 10 questions | About 15 minutes |
| Writing | Task 1 (Academic: a table) and Task 2 (an essay) | 60 minutes: 20 for Task 1, 40 for Task 2 |
| Speaking | Parts 1, 2 and 3 | 11–14 minutes |
Suggested times are in proportion to the real test.
Module 1: IELTS Listening Practice
In the real Listening test, you hear each recording once and answer 40 questions in about 30 minutes. This page has no audio, so read the transcript once, cover it, and answer from memory. It trains the same attention to detail: times, dates, names and what people actually decide.
Transcript — A Conversation Between Two Students
Sarah: Hi Ahmed, have you signed up for the university library orientation yet?
Ahmed: Not yet. When is it?
Sarah: There are two sessions. The first one is on Tuesday the 14th at 10 in the morning. The second is on Thursday the 16th at 2 in the afternoon.
Ahmed: Which one are you going to?
Sarah: The Thursday one. The Tuesday session is full actually. You need to register online before Friday or you won’t get a place.
Ahmed: Do I need to bring anything?
Sarah: Just your student ID and the library registration form. You can download the form from the university website. It’s under the Student Services section.
Ahmed: How long does the orientation last?
Sarah: About an hour and a half. They show you how to use the online catalogue, how to borrow books, and there is a short tour of the building.
Ahmed: That sounds useful. Is it compulsory?
Sarah: No, but the librarian said that students who attend get access to the research databases two weeks earlier than everyone else.
Ahmed: Right, I’ll sign up for the Thursday session then. Thanks Sarah.
Library Orientation — Key Information
- Tuesday session time: __________ in the morning
- Thursday session date: __________ the 16th
- Registration deadline: before __________
- Students must bring: student ID and the library __________
- The form can be downloaded from the __________ section of the university website
6. How long does the orientation last?
- A One hour
- B One hour and a half
- C Two hours
7. What is NOT included in the orientation?
- A How to use the online catalogue
- B A tour of the building
- C A talk by the head librarian
8. Is the orientation compulsory?
- A Yes, for all first-year students
- B No, it is optional
- C Yes, for international students only
9. What benefit do students who attend receive?
- A Free printing credits
- B Early access to research databases
- C Extended borrowing periods
10. Which session will Ahmed attend?
- A Tuesday morning
- B Thursday afternoon
- C He has not decided yet
Module 2: IELTS Reading Practice
Read the passage and answer Questions 11–20. Unlike the Listening, you can look back at the passage as often as you need. The passage was written for this practice set, so its figures are for practice only.
The Rise of Remote Work
The shift toward remote work, once considered a temporary response to the global pandemic of 2020, has become a permanent feature of the modern workplace. Surveys conducted across more than 40 countries in 2023 revealed that approximately 35 percent of workers in knowledge-based industries now work remotely at least three days a week — a figure that stands in sharp contrast to the 5 percent recorded before 2020.
Proponents of remote work argue that it offers significant advantages for both employees and employers. Workers report higher levels of job satisfaction, reduced commuting stress, and greater flexibility in managing personal and professional responsibilities. For employers, remote work arrangements have been linked to lower overhead costs, access to a wider talent pool, and in many cases, measurable improvements in productivity.
However, remote work is not without its challenges. Critics point to the erosion of workplace culture, difficulties in collaboration, and the blurring of boundaries between work and personal life. Younger employees, in particular, have reported feeling isolated and have noted that remote arrangements can slow career development by reducing access to mentors and informal learning opportunities.
Some organisations have responded by adopting hybrid models — requiring employees to work from the office on designated days while permitting remote work on others. This approach attempts to balance the flexibility employees value with the in-person interaction that supports team cohesion and creativity. Research suggests that hybrid models, when implemented thoughtfully, can achieve the benefits of both arrangements while mitigating their respective drawbacks.
The long-term implications of widespread remote and hybrid work remain a subject of active debate among economists, sociologists, and urban planners. Cities built around dense commercial centres are already experiencing shifts in their economic and demographic patterns, as workers relocate to smaller towns and rural areas in search of lower costs and better quality of life. Whether these changes represent a lasting transformation or a temporary disruption remains to be seen.
- Before 2020, around 5 percent of knowledge workers worked remotely. __________
- Remote workers are generally paid higher salaries than office workers. __________
- Employers have reported that remote work reduces office costs. __________
- Younger employees say remote work has made it easier to develop their careers. __________
15. What does the passage say about hybrid working models?
- A They are less productive than full remote work
- B They are only suitable for large organisations
- C They can combine the benefits of both remote and office work
- D They are opposed by most employees
16. According to the passage, which group has particularly struggled with remote work?
- A Senior managers
- B Younger employees
- C Part-time workers
- D Workers in manufacturing industries
17. The word “mitigating” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to:
- A Worsening
- B Ignoring
- C Reducing
- D Replacing
18. What is the main idea of the final paragraph?
- A Remote work has already permanently changed all major cities
- B The full long-term effects of remote work are still uncertain
- C Economists disagree on whether remote work increases productivity
- D Workers are returning to offices in large numbers
Remote work offers employees greater 19. __________ and reduces commuting stress. At the same time, some workers — especially younger ones — feel 20. __________ and find it harder to access mentors and develop their careers.
Module 3: IELTS Writing Practice
Write your answers on paper or in a document. Spend about 20 minutes on Task 1 and 40 minutes on Task 2: Task 2 counts twice as much in your Writing band, so don’t let Task 1 eat into its time. The table’s figures are for practice only.
Writing Task 1 — Academic
The table below shows the percentage of workers in four countries who worked remotely in 2019, 2021, and 2023. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
| Country | 2019 | 2021 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 6% | 42% | 31% |
| United States | 5% | 39% | 28% |
| Germany | 4% | 35% | 24% |
| Australia | 7% | 44% | 33% |
Writing Task 2
Some people believe that working from home has more advantages than disadvantages. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
For help with each task, read our Academic Writing Task 1 guide and Writing Task 2 tips.
Module 4: IELTS Speaking Practice
Ask a friend, a family member or a teacher to ask you these questions, or record yourself answering out loud. Give full answers with a reason and an example, not just yes or no. The real Speaking test takes 11–14 minutes.
Part 1 — Introduction and Interview
- Do you work or are you a student?
- What do you enjoy most about your studies or job?
- Do you prefer to study or work at home or somewhere else? Why?
- How do you usually spend your evenings?
- Do you enjoy reading? What kind of things do you like to read?
Part 2 — Individual Long Turn
Describe a time when you had to learn something new quickly.
- What you had to learn
- Why you had to learn it quickly
- How you went about learning it
- And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3 — Two-Way Discussion
- Why do you think some people find it difficult to learn new skills as they get older?
- How has technology changed the way people learn things today compared to the past?
- Do you think schools prepare young people well for the challenges of adult life? Why or why not?
- Some people say that practical skills are more important than academic knowledge. To what extent do you agree?
For sample answers and more questions, see our IELTS Speaking questions for Parts 1, 2 and 3.
IELTS Mock Test Answer Key
Check your answers only after you’ve finished both the Listening and the Reading. For gap-fill answers, spelling counts, and an answer over the word limit is marked wrong.
Listening — Questions 1 to 10
Reading — Questions 11 to 20
The passage never mentions salaries, so statement 12 is NOT GIVEN. But it does say remote work can slow younger employees’ career development, which is the opposite of statement 14, so 14 is FALSE. FALSE means the passage says the opposite; NOT GIVEN means it doesn’t say either way.
How to Use Your Result
Count your Listening and Reading answers separately, out of 10 each. Your score shows how accurate you were on this short set, and nothing more.
Don’t turn your total into an IELTS band. The real Listening and Reading tests each have 40 questions, and IELTS’s raw-to-band figures are averages that vary slightly by test version. Writing and Speaking have to be marked against the official criteria, not an answer key.
| If most of your mistakes were in | Work on |
|---|---|
| The notes (Questions 1–5) | Catching numbers, dates and names, and spelling them correctly |
| Multiple choice (6–10 and 15–18) | Paraphrase: the right option rarely uses the same words as the text |
| TRUE / FALSE / NOT GIVEN (11–14) | The difference between “says the opposite” and “isn’t mentioned” |
| The summary (19–20) | Word limits, and copying words from the passage exactly |
Where most of your mistakes were tells you what to practise next.
- Review every wrong answer: decide whether vocabulary, a missed detail, inference, spelling or the instructions caused it.
- Compare your Writing and Speaking with the public band descriptors, or have them marked: our free IELTS level check marks your Writing and Speaking within 24 hours.
- Then take a full official sample test with audio, keeping your Listening and Reading scores separate.
Our IELTS listening tips and reading question types guide cover each question type in detail.
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