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IELTS General Training Practice Test 12

AI-generated practice paper in the style of IELTS General Training — original material, not a reproduction of any real exam paper, following the official four-module structure (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). Listening audio is read aloud by your browser's voice, Writing tasks can be scored by AI, and for Speaking you can record yourself and compare with a model answer.

Listening

Part 1

Listen and answer questions 1–10.

Complete the hire form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

1. Pick-up date: ______ November

2. Drop-off location: ______

3. Vehicle type: ______

4. Surname: ______

5. Return date: ______ November

6. Total cost of hire: ______ dollars

7. Insurance excess: ______ dollars

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

8. The cost of a second driver is

9. The child seat is suitable for

10. Snow chains are

Part 2

Listen and answer questions 11–20.

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

11. Orchard planted in: ______

12. Working sessions are held every ______ Sunday of the month

13. Number of trees in the Apple Walk: ______

What does the speaker say about each of the following areas? Choose the correct letter, A-F, for questions 4 to 7.

14. The Nursery Row

15. The Apple Walk

16. The Wildflower Meadow

17. The Cider Shed

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

18. The orchard is run by

19. New volunteers need

20. At the end of a session, volunteers get

Part 3

Listen and answer questions 21–30.

21. What do Anna and Ben decide to focus on first?

22. Where will the therapy sessions take place?

23. How often should sessions happen?

24. What will be added to the drill-based exercises?

25. How much daily home practice should parents give?

26. How will progress be measured?

27. What should happen if the child gets frustrated?

What does Dr. Lee decide about each of these? Choose your answers from the list, A-E: A Twice a week; B Five minutes daily; C Stop and switch activity; D Include recordings as evidence; E Only if directly relevant.

28. Session frequency

29. The case study report

30. Home environment notes

Part 4

Listen and answer questions 31–40.

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

31. The Spanish siesta grew out of the need to avoid working in intense afternoon ______.

32. In smaller Spanish towns, cultural comfort with daytime rest has ______.

33. In China, workplace napping is widely accepted and even actively ______.

34. Some Chinese offices provide dedicated nap rooms or fold-out ______.

35. This links to a belief in traditional Chinese ______.

36. Japan's napping custom is called ______.

37. Inemuri translates roughly as sleeping while ______.

38. In Japan, visible napping can be seen as evidence of ______ and hard work.

39. Napping carries a stronger stigma in Northern Europe and ______.

40. This attitude links busyness with personal discipline and professional ______.

Reading

Section 1: Notices

You should spend about 20 minutes on Section 1.

NOTICE A — Hillside Community Centre: Adult Education Enrolment Changes Enrolment for the spring term of evening classes will open two weeks earlier this year, from 1 February, to give applicants more time to arrange childcare and work schedules. Courses that fail to reach a minimum of eight registered students by 20 February will be cancelled, and a full refund will be issued automatically within ten working days. Returning students from the autumn term are entitled to a 10% loyalty discount on any new course, which must be claimed at the time of booking rather than afterwards. Popular courses such as pottery and beginner's Spanish are expected to fill quickly, and places are allocated strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment plans spreading the course fee over three monthly instalments are available on request at reception. NOTICE B — Meadowbrook Health Clinic: New Online Appointment Booking From next Monday, patients will be able to book routine appointments through the clinic's new online portal instead of calling reception, which should reduce phone queues considerably. Same-day urgent appointments must still be requested by phone before 10am. Patients without internet access can continue to book by phone or in person as before; no one will be disadvantaged by the change. The portal will also allow patients to view upcoming appointments, cancel with at least 24 hours' notice, and request repeat prescriptions. Anyone who registers for the portal before the end of the month will be entered into a prize draw for a free health check. Technical support for the new system is available by emailing support@meadowbrookclinic.co.uk.

Questions 1–4. Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

1. When will enrolment for the spring term open?

2. How should patients request a same-day urgent appointment?

3. How are places on popular courses allocated?

4. Which two courses are given as examples of ones expected to fill quickly?

Questions 5–6. Do the following statements agree with the information in Notice A? Write TRUE if the statement agrees, FALSE if it contradicts, or NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.

5. Courses with fewer than eight students will be cancelled.

6. Returning students can claim their loyalty discount after the course has started.

Question 7. Complete the sentence below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from Notice A for each answer.

7. Course fees can be spread over __________.

Question 8. Answer the question below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from Notice A.

8. How long will refunds take to be issued for cancelled courses?

Questions 9–11. Do the following statements agree with the information in Notice B? Write TRUE if the statement agrees, FALSE if it contradicts, or NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.

9. Patients without internet access will no longer be able to book appointments.

10. Appointments can be cancelled through the portal with 24 hours' notice.

11. Patients who prefer not to use the internet will be disadvantaged by the new booking system.

Question 12. Complete the sentence below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from Notice B for each answer.

12. Anyone who registers before the end of the month will be entered into a __________.

Questions 13–14. Answer the question below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from Notice B.

13. What can patients request through the new portal, besides booking and cancelling appointments?

14. What must patients do, according to the notice, to get technical support for the portal?

Section 2: Workplace

You should spend about 20 minutes on Section 2.

TEXT A — Harrington & Cole: Dress Code Policy Update Following feedback from staff, the company is relaxing its dress code from 'business formal' to 'business casual' for all departments except those with client-facing roles, who should continue to dress formally when meeting clients in person or on video calls. Jeans, provided they are dark and free of rips, will now be permitted, along with trainers that are clean and in good condition. Clothing with offensive slogans or images remains prohibited under all circumstances. Staff are reminded that the office air conditioning is kept relatively cool, so layering is advisable. Any questions about specific items should be directed to a line manager before wearing them to work. TEXT B — Finance Department: Expense Claims Procedure Change From the start of next month, all expense claims must be submitted through the new ExpenseTrack software rather than paper forms, which will no longer be accepted. Receipts must be photographed and uploaded within fourteen days of the expense being incurred; claims submitted after this period will require additional manager approval and may be delayed. Claims under £25 no longer require a receipt, but a brief description of the expense is still mandatory. Mileage claims should use the standard rate of 45 pence per mile, calculated automatically by the software based on the postcode entered. Reimbursements will now be processed within five working days of approval, down from the previous ten.

Questions 15–18. Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

15. Who must continue to dress formally under the new policy?

16. What must be used to submit expense claims from next month?

17. What is the standard mileage rate mentioned in the memo?

18. What is no longer required for expense claims under £25?

Questions 19–21. Do the following statements agree with the information in Text A? Write TRUE if the statement agrees, FALSE if it contradicts, or NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.

19. Ripped jeans will be permitted under the new policy.

20. Clothing with offensive slogans is still prohibited.

21. The dress code change applies to every department without exception.

Question 22. Complete the sentence below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from Text A for each answer.

22. Staff are advised to wear layers because the office air conditioning is kept __________.

Question 23. Answer the question below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from Text A.

23. Who should staff ask if they are unsure about a specific clothing item?

Questions 24–25. Do the following statements agree with the information in Text B? Write TRUE if the statement agrees, FALSE if it contradicts, or NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.

24. Claims under £25 require no description at all.

25. The mileage rate is calculated automatically by the software.

Question 26. Complete the sentence below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from Text B for each answer.

26. Reimbursements will now be processed within __________ of approval.

Question 27. Answer the question below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from Text B.

27. Within how many days of an expense being incurred must receipts be uploaded?

Section 3: The Hidden Cost of Noise Pollution

You should spend about 20 minutes on Section 3.

For most of human history, noise was assumed to be, at worst, an annoyance rather than a genuine health hazard. Over the past two decades, however, a growing body of research has established chronic environmental noise, particularly from road traffic, aircraft, and railways, as a measurable contributor to serious health problems, ranking second only to air pollution among environmental causes of disease burden in Europe according to World Health Organization estimates. The mechanism, researchers believe, runs through the body's stress response. Even noise that never wakes a sleeper fully, such as the low rumble of a nearby motorway, appears to trigger repeated small releases of stress hormones during sleep, fragmenting the deep sleep stages essential for cardiovascular recovery. Over years of exposure, this repeated disruption is associated with measurably elevated rates of hypertension, heart attack, and stroke, independent of other risk factors such as smoking or diet. Children appear particularly vulnerable to a different category of harm: cognitive impact. Several large studies of schools situated near airports have found that children in noisier classrooms show measurably slower progress in reading comprehension compared with children in quieter schools of similar socioeconomic profile, an effect researchers attribute to the additional cognitive effort required to filter out background noise while concentrating. Urban planners have begun responding with a range of interventions, from noise barriers along motorways to quieter road surfaces that reduce tyre noise by several decibels. Some cities have introduced 'quiet zones' with lower speed limits and restrictions on heavy vehicles during night-time hours, while others have redesigned flight paths to route aircraft away from densely populated residential areas during sleeping hours. Green spaces, somewhat unexpectedly, have also proven effective noise buffers; a strip of dense vegetation between a road and nearby housing can reduce perceived noise substantially, partly through genuine sound absorption and partly through the psychological effect of visual screening. Critics of noise regulation sometimes argue that the economic cost of retrofitting infrastructure is disproportionate to a problem many people barely notice. Public health researchers counter that the very insidiousness of noise, the fact that people habituate to it and stop consciously registering it, is precisely what makes it dangerous: the body's stress response continues even after conscious annoyance fades, meaning the health costs accumulate silently regardless of whether residents complain.

Questions 28–30. Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

28. According to the WHO estimate mentioned, environmental noise ranks where among environmental disease causes in Europe?

29. What have some cities introduced with lower speed limits at night?

30. What do critics of noise regulation argue?

Questions 31–34. Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage? Write TRUE if the statement agrees, FALSE if it contradicts, or NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.

31. Noise that does not fully wake a sleeper can still disrupt deep sleep.

32. Noise-related cardiovascular risks disappear once other factors like smoking are accounted for.

33. Some flight paths have been redesigned to avoid residential areas at night.

34. People completely stop being affected by noise once they habituate to it.

Question 35. Complete the sentence below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.

35. Children in noisier classrooms show slower progress in __________ compared with children in quieter schools.

Questions 36–38. Answer the question below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage.

36. What extra effort do researchers say noisy classrooms demand of children?

37. What kind of road surface can reduce tyre noise, according to the passage?

38. According to public health researchers, what continues even after conscious annoyance fades?

Questions 39–40. Do the following statements agree with the writer's claims? Write YES if the statement agrees with the writer's claims, NO if it contradicts, or NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks.

39. Green spaces can help reduce perceived noise near roads.

40. Public health researchers believe noise is less dangerous once people stop consciously noticing it.

Speaking

Part 1: Introduction and interview

The examiner asks you questions about yourself and familiar topics (4–5 minutes).

Part 1 (Your studies / Handwriting) — the examiner asks about two familiar topics. Topic 1: Your studies Q1. What subject are you studying, or what did you study in the past? Q2. Why did you choose that subject? Topic 2: Handwriting Q3. Do you often write by hand these days? Q4. Do you think people will still write by hand in the future?
Recorded on your device only — play it back and compare with the model answer.
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Model answer: 1. I'm studying accounting at a local college, and I'm in my second year. Before that I did a general business course for a year. 2. Well, I've always been good with numbers, and my uncle, who is an accountant, told me there are plenty of jobs in the field. It seemed like a sensible choice. 3. Not as often as I used to. I still take notes by hand in lectures because it helps me remember things, but I type almost everything else, including my assignments. 4. I think they will, although less than now. Signing documents and writing little notes to family are things that feel more personal by hand, so I can't imagine them disappearing completely.

Part 2: Individual long turn

You have one minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.

Describe a shop that you enjoy visiting. You should say: - where it is - what it sells - how often you go there and explain why you like this shop. You are given a minute to get ready, then present it for one to two minutes.
Recorded on your device only — play it back and compare with the model answer.
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Model answer: There's a secondhand bookshop called Corner Pages, tucked away on a narrow side street near the old town, which I've been visiting for years. It's a small, slightly cluttered place run by an elderly couple, with books stacked from floor to ceiling and a cat that usually sleeps in the window. They sell mostly used fiction and old travel guides, though they also have a small shelf of vinyl records at the back, which I sometimes flick through even though I don't own a record player. I try to go about once a month, usually on a Saturday morning when it's quieter, and I always end up staying much longer than I planned. What I love about it is the atmosphere; unlike big chain bookshops, there's no music playing and no pressure to buy anything quickly, so you can just browse in peace. The owners also remember what I like and often set aside books they think I'll enjoy, which feels very personal. Prices are reasonable too, so I never feel guilty about buying more than I need. It's become a kind of ritual for me, and honestly it's one of my favourite ways to spend a free morning.

Part 3: Two-way discussion

The examiner asks more abstract questions linked to the Part 2 topic.

Part 3 (wildlife conservation) — the examiner asks four related questions. Q1. Why is it important to protect endangered animal species? Q2. What do you think are the main threats facing wildlife today? Q3. Should zoos exist, or do they cause more harm than good? Q4. How might conservation efforts change in the future?
Recorded on your device only — play it back and compare with the model answer.
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Model answer: 1. Every species plays a role in its ecosystem, so losing one can disrupt a much wider natural balance, and once a species disappears entirely, that loss can never really be reversed. 2. Habitat destruction from farming and construction is probably the biggest threat, alongside climate change and, in some regions, illegal hunting or poaching for valuable animal products. 3. I have mixed feelings; well-run zoos support breeding programmes and education, but poorly managed ones can genuinely harm animal welfare, so it really depends heavily on how ethically they're operated. 4. I imagine more focus on protecting and restoring natural habitats directly, alongside better use of technology like tracking devices to monitor populations and detect illegal poaching more effectively.

Writing Task 1

You are organising a housewarming party at your new home and want to invite a close friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: explain the occasion, give details of the date, time and location, and say what they should bring or expect. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter 'Dear ...,'

Writing Task 2

Some people believe that employees should be allowed to work from home whenever they choose, while others think employees should be required to work in an office. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
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