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 \nACADEMIC  \nWITH ANSWERS  \nAUTHENTIC EXAMINATION PAPERS  \nCambridge University Press  \nwww.cambridge.org/elt  \nCambridge English Language Assessment  \nwww.cambridgeenglish.org  \nInformation on this title:www.cambridge.org/9781316637821  \nC Cambridge University Press and UCLES 2017  \nIt is normally necessary for written permission for copying to be obtainedin advance from a publisher.The sample answer sheets at the back of thisbook are designed to be copied and distributed in class.  \nThe normal requirements are waived here and it is not necessary to write toCambridge University Press for permission for an individual teacher to make copiesfor use within his or her own classroom.Only those pages that carry the wording‘◎UCLES 2017 PhotOKKpiaole ’may be copied  \nFirst published 2017  \nPrinted in  \nA catalogue record for this publication is available from the British LibraryISBN 978-1-316-63782-1 Academic Student's Book with answersISBN 978-1-316-63786-9 Academic Student's Book with answers with AudioISBN 978-1-316-63783-8 General Training Student's Book with answersISBN 978-1-316-63787-6 General Training Student's Book with answers with AudioISBN 978-1-316-63784-5 Audio CDs(2)  \nThe publishers have no responsibility for the persistence or accuracy of URLsfor external or third-party internet websites referred to in this publication,anddo not guarantee that any content on such websites is,or will remain,accurateor appropriate.Information regarding prices,travel timetables,and other factualinformation given in this work is correct at the time of first printing but thepublishers do not guarantee the accuracy of such information thereafter.  \nContents  \nIntroduction 4Test 5    10Test 6    30Test 7    53Test 8    74Audioscripts 95  \nListening and Reading Answer Keys 116Sample answers for Writing tasks 124Sample answer sheets 132Acknowledgements 136  \n# Introduction\n\nThe International English Language Testing System (IELTS)is widely recognised asa reliable means of assessing the language ability of candidates who need to studyor work where English is the language of communication.These Practice Tests aredesigned to give future IELTS candidates an idea of whether their English is at therequired level.  \nIELTS is owned by three partners,Cambridge English Language Assessment,part ofthe University of Cambridge,the British Council and IDP Education Pty Limited (throughits subsidiary company,IELTS Australia Pty Limited).Further information on IELTS canbe found on the IELTS website www.ielts.org.  \n# WHAT IS THE TEST FORMAT?\n\nIELTS consists of four components.All candidates take the same Listening and Speakingtests.There is a choice of Reading and Writing tests according to whether a candidate istaking the Academic or General Training module.  \n\n| Academic  \u003Cbr>For candidates wishing to study at  \u003Cbr>undergraduate or postgraduate levels,  \u003Cbr>and for those seeking professional  \u003Cbr>registration.   | General 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