If taking the paper test, open the pdf file below and write on paper in pen or pencil. Choose the appropriate test, General or Academic. Model answers can be found below the computer based tests.
IF taking the computer based test you can do the appropriate test below, and it is timed, just like in the real test. Although the essays aren't marked, it will get you used to typing it all within the time limit. Before you start, make sure to have some paper and a pencil handy for planning. Instead of a long page with the writng tests embedded which doesn't work well on some displays and means a lot of scrolling to get to the model answers, click on the link. The writing test will open in a new window. Model Answers:
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This week is for the Academic test takers, although General candidates should also try as it helps with passage 3 on the General paper.
If taking the paper test, open the pdf file below and write on paper in pen or pencil. I've also included the answers with explanations on a pdf file as well.
IF taking the computer based test you can do the reading test below. Try not to take more than 20 minutes.
For pen and paper candidates, open the pdf file below in a new window or download and print the questions. Then play the YouTube video and answer the questions as you listen.
The answers are in the pdf file at the end of this post.
For computer based candidates, do the online test below
How to do the test. Set up your recording device, then start the video below and let it load completely. Listen to each question, pause the video and answer the question. For Part 2 there is one minute of silence for you to write notes, then you will be told to start speaking, pause the video and answer. The questions are also on the pdf file if you want to download and do offline.
If taking the paper test, open the pdf file below and write on paper in pen or pencil. Choose the appropriate test, General or Academic. Model answers can be found below the computer based tests.
IF taking the computer based test you can do the appropriate test below, and it is timed, just like in the real test. Although the essays aren't marked, it will get you used to typing it all within the time limit. Before you start, make sure to have some paper and a pencil handy for planning. Instead of a long page with the writng tests embedded which doesn't work well on some displays and means a lot of scrolling to get to the model answers, click on the link. The writing test will open in a new window. As always, if you'd like me to comment on your answers, type them in the comments. Model answers and planning help are on the pdfs below
This week is for the General test takers.
If taking the paper test, open the pdf file below and write on paper in pen or pencil. I've also included the answers with explanations on a pdf file as well.
IF taking the computer based test you can do the reading test below. Try not to take more than 20 minutes.
For pen and paper candidates, open the pdf file below in a new window or download and print the questions. Then play the YouTube video and answer the questions as you listen.
The answers are in the pdf file at the end of this post.
For computer based candidates, do the online test below
There's 5 Tuesdays in March so there's a bonus this month. I've put together a complete practice test. Choose the pdf that applies to you; academic or general. The urls for the listening and speaking files are on the front and back pages. The answers and explanations are included.
How to do the test. Set up your recording device, then start the video below and let it load completely. Listen to each question, pause the video and answer the question. For Part 2 there is one minute of silence for you to write notes, then you will be told to start speaking, pause the video and answer. The questions are also on the pdf file if you want to download and do offline.
If taking the paper test, open the pdf file below and write on paper in pen or pencil. Choose the appropriate test, General or Academic. Model answers can be found below the computer based tests.
IF taking the computer based test you can do the appropriate test below, and it is timed, just like in the real test. Although the essays aren't marked, it will get you used to typing it all within the time limit. Before you start, make sure to have some paper and a pencil handy for planning. This week I'm trying something new, instead of a long page with the writng tests embedded, click on the link. The writing test will open in a new window. As always, if you'd like me to comment on your answers, type them in the comments. Model answers are below:
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