Example 1 · What is the applicant’s surname?
Model answer: Hargreaves
Why: Caroline spells her surname, including the final s.
How to use this sample
Study the two worked examples, then complete the independent practice. Submit to review answers and explanations. Scores exclude the examples; Writing and Speaking use self-review rather than automatic band marking.
Original SUFAS teaching material. This is a focused sample exercise, not a full IELTS examination.
Practice timer
Optional learning timer. It can be paused and does not submit automatically.
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Two worked examples
Example 2 · Which day does she choose?
Model answer: Thursday
Why: Wednesday is full; Thursday is the final choice.
Listen
A resident enquires about community garden membership.
Read the whole exercise, study the two demonstrated answers, then listen for the remaining answers. The recording includes other questions from its original practice part; follow this sample’s prompts.
Short-answer questions task
Answer each question using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.
Independent practice
The two worked examples are excluded from the score. Answer the remaining questions, then submit.