Academic module
IELTS Academic Practice Test 4
The hardest paper in the Academic set, and the right one to sit if you are aiming above band 7. Listening Section 3 runs three speakers who disagree and one who changes position; Section 4 uses a flow chart. Reading adds summary completion from a word bank and a third passage that argues against what most readers already believe, which is where Yes, No, Not Given questions do the most damage. Writing Task 1 is a map comparison.
Original material written for Studination. Last reviewed 2026-07-28.
Section 1
Reporting a lost item
You will hear a woman reporting a lost bag to a railway company's lost property office. 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.
Lost property report
- 1
Name: Meera
Maximum 1 word
- 2
Phone: 01632
Maximum 1 word
- 3
Train departed at
Maximum 1 word
- 4
Destination:
Maximum 1 word
- 5
Coach:
Maximum 1 word
- 6
Item: a dark green
Maximum 1 word
- 7
Distinguishing mark: a strap repaired with thread
Maximum 1 word
- 8
Owner should not telephone before
Maximum 1 word
- 9
Release fee: £
Maximum 1 word
- 10
Items containing personal data are disposed of after month
Maximum 1 word
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