Collins Practice Tests for IELTS 4 Academic + 2 General Training Papers - with answers

Sep 30, 2026

Practice Tests for IELTS provides exam-focused listening and reading materials with answers, targeting both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training formats. The content includes multiple question types such as form completion, short-answer prompts with word limits, letter-choice items, and note/chart completion. It also covers a Reading passage on invasive species, designed to assess comprehension through structured questions and answer selection.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages158

Reading Time6 h 38 min

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Practice Tests for IELTS

Listening

Questions 1-10

Questions 11-20

Questions 21-30

Questions 31-37

Questions 38-40

Reading

Reading Passage 1

Collins English for Exams # Practice Tests for IELTS4 Academic+2GeneralTraining Paperswith answers # 1 巨POWERED BY COBUILD ## LISTENING Questions 1-10 SECTION 1 ### Questions 1-5 Complete the details in the form below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. | | z-Mobile Services
Incident Report Sheet | | | --- | --- | --- | | Example | Answer | | | Postcode | CN210B | | | Mobile phone number | 078901- | 570 | | Name | 2- | Green | | Crime Reference Number | CZ-3 | -5 | | Not known
4___ _____Mobile Equipment | | | | Identity (IMEI)number | | | | Time,date of theft | 1-2pm,165_ | — | ### Questions 6-10 Choose the correct letter,A,Bor C. 6 The caller's phone was stolenA when he went to the toilet.B from the table.C from his pocket. 7 The caller will have to pay a charge A for a new phone.B if his phone is stolen again.C in 12 months'time. 8 The delivery address is A 34Solent Gardens.B 34 Solent House.C 34 Solent Grove. 9 The caller's IMEl number A can be found on the side of the phone batteryB is made up of 15 digits.C cannot be found. 10 The operator A transfers the caller to a colleague.B will ring the caller back the next day.C asks the caller to ring back. Questions 11-20 ## SECTION 2 ### Questions 11-13 Choose THREE letters, A-G. Which THREE things did the presenter say he enjoyed about his holiday? A the food B the weather C the nightlife D the journey E the people he met F His children had a good time. ### Questions 14-16 Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. Which THREE radio shows does the presenter recommend Sally listen to? 14 ……………………………………………………………………… 15 ……………………………………………………………………… 16 ……………………………………………………………………… Questions 17-18 Choose the correct letter,A,Bor C. 17 What does John object to? A the time of day the programmes are onB the lack of time guests have to answer questionsC the interviewers'questions 18 How does John think the problem could be solved?A have further live radio shows B put the radio shows on at different timesC extend the show on the internet ### Questions 19-20 Choose TWO letters,A-E. Which TWO things does Clive want to hear more of on the radio station?A younger guestsB music for older people C consumer issues for older peopleD older presentersE health problems faced by older people Questions 21-30 ## SECTION 3 ### Questions 21-25 Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer: | PRESENTATION INFORMATION | | | --- | --- | | Day | 21. | | Subject | 22-- - | | Length | 23- -- | | Technical equipment needed | 24- - | | Location | 25__________ | ### Questions 26-30 Which person is responsible for the following tasks?Write the correct letter,A,B or C,next to questions 26-30. NB You may use any letter more than once. | A Simon
B Kelly
C Fiona | | --- | 26 introduce and end the talk27 talk about the historical perspective28 talk about the contemporary situation29 book the technical equipment30 build the presentation Questions 31-37 Choose the correct letter,A,Bor C. 31 The speaker thinks A university is a similar experience to school or college.B students need more tutor support at university.C a lot of students have difficulties at university. 32 Which chart,A.B or C,shows the degree of poor time management skills amongst maleand female students? APoor Time Management Gender Percentage CPoor Time Management Gender Percentage B Gender Poor Time ManagementPercentage 33 The speaker thinks it's important that A the academic planner is kept safe somewhere. B the academic planner is put somewhere it can be seen easily.C students remember to collect their academic planner. 34 When filling in the academic planner students should A ignore non-academic occasions.B try to keep visits home t

FAQs

What are the main test sections included in the practice materials?

The materials include Listening and Reading sections, each with multiple question formats and structured tasks.

How are answers expected to be written for Listening questions 1-5?

Answers must be written in the form below, using NO MORE THAN ONE WORD and/or A NUMBER for each answer.

What is the topic of Reading Passage 1?

Reading Passage 1 focuses on invasive species, specifically how Britain’s rivers and estuaries are being invaded by the mitten crab and why it concerns naturalists.

Sep 30, 2026

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