Academic Reading
Expanded academic passage practice with detail, inference, matching, True/False/Not Given, and summary-completion tasks.
Target bank1,100 items
Start ReadingFree IELTS Academic Practice Tests
Practice academic reading, listening, writing, and speaking tasks with exam-style timing, explanations, rubrics, and study resources.
Score scale
0 – 9.0 band score
Total duration
About 2h 45m total
Sections
Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking
Common target
Most universities ask for 6.5 – 7.5 overall.
60m
Academic Listening
IELTS listening courses with audio, transcripts, comprehension questions, and long-form study tracks.
Target bank1,000 items
Start ListeningAcademic Writing
Task 1 visual/report prompts and Task 2 academic essays with rubrics and model structure.
Target bank700 items
Start WritingAcademic Speaking
Cue-card and discussion prompts with fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation rubrics.
Target bank800 items
Start SpeakingStudy tips for IELTS Academic
- Spend exactly 20 minutes on each Reading passage — do not over-invest in passage 1.
- For True / False / Not Given, decide if the statement is contradicted, supported, or simply not mentioned.
- In Task 1 Writing, focus on the main trends; do not describe every data point.
- In Speaking Part 2, use the 1-minute prep to write keywords for past/present/future/feeling.
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IELTS Academic FAQ
IELTS Academic: frequently asked questions
What IELTS Academic band score do universities require?
Most undergraduate programs ask for an overall 6.0 – 6.5; competitive postgraduate and medical programs often require 7.0 – 7.5 with no band below 6.5. Always check your target program's exact requirement.
How is IELTS Academic Reading scored?
Reading has 40 questions across three academic passages in 60 minutes. Your raw score (out of 40) converts to a 0 – 9 band. Roughly: 30/40 ≈ band 7, 35/40 ≈ band 8.
How can I improve my IELTS Academic Reading score?
Focus on three things: timing per passage (about 20 minutes each), recognizing common question types (matching headings, True/False/Not Given, summary completion), and building academic vocabulary. FluentMock's review queue surfaces the question types and words you keep missing.
Does FluentMock include IELTS Writing and Speaking practice?
Yes. Writing tasks include Task 1 (chart/graph descriptions) and Task 2 essays with rubrics and model structure. Speaking includes Part 1 questions, Part 2 cue cards, and Part 3 discussion prompts.