15 IELTS Academic practice questions covering Reading, Vocabulary in Context, and Grammar — with instant explanations and band-score guidance.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic is the world's most popular English proficiency exam, accepted by over 11,500 organisations in 140+ countries including universities in the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
The Academic module tests four skills — Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking — and produces a band score from 0 to 9 (in 0.5 increments). Most universities require Band 6.5–7.0; top-tier institutions often require Band 7.5+.
Three long passages on academic topics (science, history, social issues). Question types include multiple choice, True/False/Not Given, matching headings, and sentence completion.
Task 1: Describe a graph, chart, or diagram in at least 150 words. Task 2: Argue a position or discuss both sides of an issue in 250+ words.
Four sections with increasing difficulty: conversations, monologues, discussions, and lectures. Fill blanks, multiple choice, map labelling.
Three parts: Introduction & Interview (4–5 min), Long Turn talk on a topic card (3–4 min), Discussion with examiner (4–5 min).
| Band | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Expert | Full operational command of English |
| 8 | Very Good | Fully operational command, minor inaccuracies |
| 7 | Good | Operational command, occasional errors |
| 6.5 | Competent | Generally effective command; some misunderstandings |
| 6 | Competent | Generally effective command; some misunderstandings |
| 5 | Modest | Partial command, handles overall meaning in familiar contexts |
IELTS Academic is an English proficiency exam used for university admissions, professional registration, and skilled migration. It tests Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking on a 0–9 band scale.
Most universities require Band 6.5–7.5. UK visas typically need Band 4.0–7.0. Band 8+ is considered expert-level English. FluentMock tracks your estimated band across all practice sessions.
The IELTS Academic Reading section contains 40 questions across 3 passages. Raw scores are converted to a band score 1–9. Each correct answer earns 1 mark. Band 7.0 requires roughly 30/40 correct.
You can take IELTS as many times as you like. There is no limit. Most candidates sit the test 2–3 times before achieving their target score.
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