IELTS Academic Practice Test: Writing Tasks 1-2, and Speaking Test Parts 1-3

Academic Writing Test (Total Time: 60 minutes)

Task 1 (Suggested time: 20 minutes)

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The line graph below shows the percentage of the population using the internet in three different countries between 2005 and 2025.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

Graph Details:

Task 2 (Suggested time: 40 minutes)

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people believe that advancements in technology, such as online learning platforms and AI tutors, will eventually make traditional classroom teaching obsolete. Others argue that face-to-face interaction and the role of a human teacher remain irreplaceable.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.

Academic Speaking Test (Approximate time: 11-14 minutes)

Part 1: Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes)

Examiner: Good morning/afternoon. My name is [Examiner's Name]. Can you tell me your full name, please?
Examiner: What can I call you?
Examiner: Can you tell me where you are from?
Examiner: Can I see your identification, please?
(The examiner will then ask general questions on familiar topics. Examples below)
Topic: Hometown

Topic: Hobbies & Free Time

Part 2: Individual Long Turn (Cue Card) (3-4 minutes, including 1 minute preparation)

Examiner: Alright, I'm going to give you a topic, and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand? Here’s your topic.
(Hands over cue card, pen, and paper)
Describe a practical skill you have learned (e.g., cooking, driving, using a software).

You should say:
- what the skill is
- how you learned it
- why you decided to learn this skill
and explain how this skill has been useful to you.
Examiner: You have one minute to prepare your notes. (Timer starts)
Examiner: Okay, remember you have one to two minutes for this, so don't worry if I stop you. I'll tell you when the time is up. Can you start speaking now, please?
(Candidate speaks for 1-2 minutes)
Examiner: Thank you. (May ask one or two brief rounding-off questions)

Part 3: Two-Way Discussion (4-5 minutes)

Examiner: We've been talking about a practical skill you learned, and I'd like to ask you some more general questions related to this.
Topic: Learning Skills

What do you think is the difference between learning practical skills and learning academic subjects?

Some people say it's more important for education systems to focus on practical skills than academic knowledge. What's your opinion?

How has the way people learn new skills changed in recent years (e.g., with technology)?

What skills do you think will be most important for people to learn for the future workplace? Why?

Topic: Importance of Different Skills

Are there any skills that you think all children should learn at school? What are they?

Do you think traditional skills (like sewing or woodwork) are still relevant today? Why or why not?

How important are 'soft skills', like communication and teamwork, compared to technical skills?

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