Academic module
IELTS Academic Practice Test 5
A complete Academic paper on fresh topics: an industrial history, an environmental trade-off with real arguments on both sides, and a third reading passage about measurement that rewards close attention to what the writer actually claims. Writing Task 1 is a percentage table where confusing per cent with percentage points is the easiest mark to lose.
Original material written for Studination. Last reviewed 2026-07-28.
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Section 1
Joining a bicycle hire scheme
You will hear a woman registering for a city bicycle hire scheme by telephone. First you have some time to look at questions 1 to 10.
This section is narrated by your browser rather than by a recording, so the voices are flatter than the real test and the accents are whatever your device provides. It trains comprehension and pacing well; for accent practice use the free official recordings from the British Council and IDP alongside it.
Questions 1 to 10
Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
CityCycle — membership registration
- 1
Name: Prakriti
Maximum 1 word
- 2
Address: Flat 6, Court
Maximum 1 word
- 3
Date of birth: March 1998
Maximum 1 word
- 4
Plan chosen:
Maximum 1 word
- 5
Cost: £ per month
Maximum 1 word
- 6
Free journeys must be under minutes
Maximum 1 word
- 7
Cancellation notice: days
Maximum 1 word
- 8
Bikes will be unlocked using the
Maximum 1 word
- 9
Refundable deposit: £
Maximum 1 word
- 10
Faults must be reported before you the bike
Maximum 1 word
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