This is a self-study publication with two CD ROMs for students preparing for the Academic Module of the International English Language Test System (IELTS) which is administered by the British Council, the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) and by IELTS Australia. The book covers the four sections of the IELTS exam: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Special features of the book are: the reading exercises, the detailed Keys for these exercises, the wide range of exercises to help you prepare for Writing Task 1, and the detailed Key for the Reading Tests. The third edition incorporates additional material to cover changes made to the Speaking module of the IELTS examination. The publication may also be used as a course book, or as a supplement to a course book. Also includes changes to IELTS writing rubrics.

"This Student's Book with answers contains separate sections focussing on Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking ; 8 official practice tests from Cambridge English ; DVD-ROM with MP3 files and speaking test videos."--Publisher.

This provides: detailed information about the IELTS exam ; guided practice for all four skills in each of the ten modules ; language input for speaking and writing ; hints anbd tips to help with special areas of difficulty ; language review at the end of each module, focussing on key academic language ; five self-check progress tests recycling key language and skills in new contexts ; guidance on assessing your writing ; ideas for speaking and writing about the topics in reading and listening texts ; tips on how to improve your performance in all four skills ; and detailed answer key and tapescripts.

Reviews all question types covered by the International English Language Testing System, offers four practice tests, and includes audio portions of the test on CDs.