IELTS Full Mock Test 8

Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking in one sitting, about 2 hours 45 minutes

Section 1 of 4

IELTS Listening

30 minutes + 10 min transfer

Instructions to candidates

There are 40 questions in 4 parts.
You will hear each recording only once.
Answer questions as you listen — do not wait until the end.

Do not click Start section until you are ready. Once started, the timer cannot be paused.

What is in IELTS Full Mock Test 8

IELTS Full Mock Test 8 is one complete sitting of all four sections in exam order: Listening, Reading, Writing, then Speaking. Listening and Reading are scored the moment you finish. Writing and Speaking are evaluated against the four official criteria, and the band report is emailed in 15 to 25 minutes.

Sections: 4
Time: About 2 hours 45 minutes
Questions: 40 Listening, 40 Reading
Result: Overall and per-section bands

Listening, about 30 minutes

Attempt IELTS Listening Test 8 with a transport survey, a volunteering information talk, a discussion on fashion design careers, and a lecture on elephant translocation in Africa.

Reading, 60 minutes

Passage 1: Green roofs
Passage 2: The growth mindset
Passage 3: Alfred Wegener: science, exploration and the theory of continental drift

Writing, 60 minutes

Academic Task 1: Process diagram. The diagram below shows the process of making coffee. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
General Training Task 1: Informal letter. You are a fan of a famous singer and want to invite them to perform at your local community event. Write a letter to the singer.
Task 2 essay: Double question essay. Some people say that hobbies should be enjoyable and relaxing, while others believe they should challenge you and help you learn something new. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Speaking, 11 to 14 minutes

Cue card: Describe a piece of news you heard or read about recently that surprised you. You should say: - What the news was - Where you saw or heard it - Who was involved - And explain why it was surprising to you.

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