Writing: both tasks in one hour
Task 1 and Task 2 with their prompts, your answers and a word count against the minimum for each task.
Task 2
Some people believe that universities should focus only on the skills needed for work. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 words.
Your answer to Task 2
It is often argued that the main purpose of a university is to prepare students for employment. While practical skills are important, I believe higher education should also…
- Academic or General Training tasks
- A live word count for each task
- Marked on the four IELTS criteria
A band for each section
See your estimated overall and section bands, with Writing and Speaking marked on the four criteria. Your readiness for the exam date updates too.
Overall band
6.5
Example estimate, not an official IELTS score
Listening
7.0
Reading
6.5
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.5
Writing · Task 2
Mock exam
Listening
Four parts, and the recording plays once, as in the exam.
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Three passages in 60 minutes, with the text beside the questions.
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Task 1 and Task 2 in one hour, with a live word count.
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Parts 1 to 3 out loud, with a cue card and time to prepare.
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