IELTS Academic Mock Test 5 · May 2026
Practice IELTS Academic Mock Test 5 - May 2026 online with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Read about laughter, green spaces and everyday decisions. Choose one skill or work through all four, then track all your Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking results in your personal dashboard.
Practice online at your own pace
MAKE TODAY’S PRACTICE COUNT
Which skill will you practice?
Start with any skill. Each button opens a fresh test.
Listening
Listen carefully. Find key facts, ideas and opinions.
What’s in this test?
- Course enrolment
- A university library
- Urban transport
- How forests communicate
Reading
Read three texts. Find details and understand the main ideas.
What’s in this test?
- The science of laughter
- Urban green space and community wellbeing
- The neuroscience of everyday decisions
Writing
Describe visual information and write an essay. Develop clear ideas.
What’s in this test?
- Task 1: Describe a data table. Write at least 150 words.
- Task 2: The causes of traffic congestion and how to reduce it. Write at least 250 words.
Speaking
Answer questions, speak on a topic and share your ideas.
What’s in this test?
- Part 1: Music
- Part 2: A piece of music you enjoy
- Part 3: Music and culture
Working through all four? Submit each skill, then return here to choose the next one.
Before you start your practice test
Set yourself up for a focused practice session.
Find a quiet place
Use headphones for Listening. Check your microphone before Speaking.
Give yourself time
Allow 60 minutes each for Reading and Writing. You can keep working when time is up.
Submit before you leave
Reading, Listening and Writing answers are saved when you submit. Keep the test page open until then.
GOOD TO KNOW
May 2026 Academic Mock Test 5 FAQs
Less guessing. More practice.
Explore the preparation guideDo I have to finish all four skills today?
No. Choose the skill you want to practice today. You can return to this page for another skill when you are ready.
Can I leave a test and come back later?
For Reading, Listening and Writing, submit your answers before leaving. Unsubmitted answers may be lost if you refresh or close the page. Use My Dashboard to open a saved result.
What happens when time is up?
For Reading, Listening and Writing, you can continue answering and submit when you are ready.
Where can I find my saved results?
Open My Dashboard and choose the saved attempt you want to review. Starting from this page opens a fresh test.
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