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【内容简介】
本书由以下内容构成：
● 4套完整的学术类雅思全真试题
● 各种题型的全面介绍以及剑桥大学考试委员会采用的评分系统解析
● 习题答案和听力录音文本
【作者简介】
剑桥大学出版社：出版剑桥大学考试委员会外语考试部的各类考试（包括雅思）历届考试真题的*官方出版社，已出版“剑桥雅思真题集”系列以及《剑桥雅思官方指南》等众多官方备考书籍。
剑桥大学外语考试部（Cambridge English Language Assessment）：隶属于世界著名的教育测评机构和语言能力评估机构剑桥大学考试委员会(Cambridge Assessment)。剑桥大学考试委员会成立于1858年，是世界上享有盛名的考试机构，也是英国历史*久、考试业务规模*的考试机构，在130个国家提供一系列的学术、职业和技能的证书考试。剑桥大学外语考试部的考试项目在世界范围内得到了移民机构、政府、教育机构及企业的广泛认可。
【目录】
Introduction 4
Test 5 10
Test 6 30
Test 7 53
Test 8 74
Audioscripts 95
Listening and Reading Answer Keys 116
Sample answers for Writing tasks 124
Sample answer sheets 132
Acknowledgements 136【前言】
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is widely recognised as a reliable means of assessing the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. These Practice Tests are designed to give future IELTS candidates an idea of whether their English is at the required level.
IELTS is owned by three partners, Cambridge English Language Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Limited (through its subsidiary company, IELTS Australia Pty Limited). Further information on IELTS can be found on the IELTS website www.ielts.org.
WHAT IS THE TEST FORMAT?
IELTS consists of four components. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests. There is a choice of Reading and Writing tests according to whether a candidate is taking the Academic or General Training module.
Academic
For candidates wishing to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels,
and for those seeking professional registration.
General Training
For candidates wishing to migrate to an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK), and for those wishing to train or study at below degree level
The test components are taken in the following order:
Listening
4 sections, 40 items approximately 30 minutes
Academic Reading
3 sections, 40 items
60 minutes
or
General Training Reading
3 sections, 40 items
60 minutes
Academic Writing
2 tasks
60 minutes
or
General Training Writing
2 tasks
60 minutes
Speaking
11 to 14 minutes
Total Test Time
2 hours 44 minutes
ACADEMIC TEST FORMAT
Listening
This test consists of four sections, each with ten questions. The first two sections are concerned with social needs. The first section is a conversation between two speakers and the second section is a monologue. The final two sections are concerned with situations related to educational or training contexts. The third section is a conversation between up to four people and the fourth section is a monologue.
A variety of question types is used, including: multiple choice, matching, plan/map/diagram labelling, form completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, summary completion, sentence completion, short-answer questions.
Candidates hear the recording once only and answer the questions as they listen. Ten minutes are allowed at the end for candidates to transfer their answers to the answer sheet.
Reading
This test consists of three sections with 40 questions. There are three texts, which are taken from journals, books, magazines and newspapers. The texts are on topics of general interest. At least one text contains detailed logical argument.
A variety of question types is used, including: multiple choice, identifying information (True/False/Not Given), identifying writer’s views/claims (Yes/No/Not Given), matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion, short-answer questions.
Writing
This test consists of two tasks. It is suggested that candidates spend about 20 minutes on Task 1, which requires them to write at least 150 words, and 40 minutes on Task 2, which requires them to write at least 250 words. Task 2 contributes twice as much as Task 1 to the Writing score.
Task 1 requires candidates to look at a diagram or some data (graph, table or chart) and to present the information in their own words. They are assessed on their ability to organise, present and possibly compare data, describe the stages of a process, describe an object or event, or explain how something works.
In Task 2 candidates are presented with a point of view, argument or problem. They are assessed on their ability to present a solution to the problem, present and justify an opinion, compare and contrast evidence and opinions, and evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or arguments.
Candidates are also assessed on their ability to write in an appropriate style. More information on assessing the Writing tests, including the Writing assessment criteria (public version), is available on the IELTS website.
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