IELTS Mini Mock Test

Section 1: Listening

Instructions:

Listen to the audio and answer questions 1-5.

Customer Details

They will be coming to London on (1)

He's going with his sister and his (2)

Tour Details

The cost is (3) £ for adults and (4) £ for children.

Tours start at 7am and finish at (5)

Section 2: Reading

Australia's Megafires

The summer of 2019-2020 in Australia was termed the 'Black Summer'. It was not just another fire season; it was a catastrophic event that saw the formation of 'megafires'—blazes so large and intense they generate their own weather systems. These fires burned over 18.6 million hectares, destroyed over 5,900 buildings, and had devastating consequences for the continent's unique wildlife. Scientists estimate that nearly three billion animals were killed or displaced.

While bushfires are a natural part of the Australian ecosystem, the scale and intensity of the Black Summer fires were unprecedented. Climate change is widely cited as the primary driver. Prolonged drought, record-breaking high temperatures, and strong winds created the perfect conditions for fires to ignite and spread uncontrollably. The fire season started earlier and lasted longer than in previous years, putting immense strain on firefighting resources.

The ecological impact was profound. Entire habitats were incinerated, pushing many species, including the koala, closer to extinction. The smoke pollution was also extreme, blanketing major cities like Sydney and Melbourne for weeks and causing respiratory problems for thousands of people. The event served as a stark warning of the tangible and immediate impacts of a warming planet.

Questions 6-10

6. The 'Black Summer' fires were unique because they:

a) were the first fires in Australia.
b) created their own weather.
c) only happened at night.

7. According to the text, what was the main factor contributing to the severity of the fires?

a) Lack of firefighting resources.
b) Arson.
c) Climate change.

8. The passage states that bushfires are not a natural phenomenon in Australia.

True
False

9. Approximately how many animals were affected by the fires?

a) 18.6 million
b) 5,900
c) Three billion

10. A major consequence for cities mentioned in the text was:

a) Water shortages
b) Smoke pollution
c) Power outages

Section 3: Writing

Writing Task 1

You should spend about 5-10 minutes on this task. The line graph below shows the consumption of three types of fast food in grams per person in the UK between 1970 and 1990. Summarise the information byselecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 50-75 words.

Line graph showing fast food consumption

Writing Task 2

You should spend about 10-15 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic:
In some countries, more and more people are choosing to live alone. What are the reasons for this trend? Is this a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 100 words.

Section 4: Speaking

Part 2: Cue Card

Describe a time you visited a new place. You should say:
- where the new place was
- when you went there
- who you went with
and explain how you felt about the experience.

Click "Start Recording" and speak for 1-2 minutes.

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