Academic module
IELTS Academic Practice Test 1
A complete Academic paper: four Listening sections, three Reading passages, both Writing tasks and a full Speaking interview. Listening and Reading are marked the moment you submit, with an explanation for every question that tells you where the answer came from. Writing and Speaking give you the prompts under real timing, with model answers and examiner notes to mark yourself against.
Original material written for Studination. Last reviewed 2026-07-28.
Section 1
Membership enquiry, Riverside Community Sports Centre
You will hear a woman ringing a sports centre to ask about joining. First you have some time to look at questions 1 to 10.
In the real test the recording plays once and you cannot pause it. Use pause while you are learning the format, then stop using it a fortnight before your test date.
Questions 1 to 10
Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Riverside Community Sports Centre — new member enquiry
- 1
Name: Anita
Maximum 1 word
- 2
Address: 14 Road
Maximum 1 word
- 3
Postcode:
Maximum 2 words
- 4
Occupation: nurse
Maximum 1 word
- 5
Class of interest: aerobics
Maximum 1 word
- 6
Class now runs on evenings
Maximum 1 word
- 7
Membership type chosen:
Maximum 1 word
- 8
Cost per month: £
Maximum 1 word
- 9
Induction takes about minutes
Maximum 1 word
- 10
Member must bring a
Maximum 1 word
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