IELTS Writing mock test: practise both tasks under time pressure
GetYour9 has a timed Writing exam mode for practising Task 1 and Task 2 together. Use it to test your planning and completion under time pressure, then review the AI report to choose one focused follow-up task.
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Start from Writing exam setup
The Writing workspace has a Mock Test category, and the exam setup page prepares a timed session with both tasks. Check the task selection and access shown in your account before starting.
Complete the work independently if you want a useful baseline. Avoid model answers and external rewrites during the attempt. A mock is most informative when you record the conditions you used.
Plan for completion, not just a strong opening
Before drafting, identify the instruction and a workable structure for each task. Keep checking whether enough time remains to complete the second response and review the whole answer.
If the first task absorbs too much time, a polished first paragraph can hide a larger completion problem. Note where you spent the time so your next session can address that specific decision.
After a mock, you find that Task 1 is complete but Task 2 ends after one body paragraph. What is the most useful next practice goal?
Show explanation
Practise planning and completing a whole Task 2 response within your chosen time allocation. A vocabulary-only drill would not directly address the incomplete response. Then repeat a full timed session to check whether the new routine transfers.
Review the attempt in two passes
First review completion and task coverage: did you answer both instructions and leave enough time to finish? Next review the report’s evidence about development, organisation, vocabulary, and grammar.
Pick one issue for a separate practice session. Keep the original mock for comparison, then use a different prompt for the next timed attempt. Repeatedly rewriting the same answer can improve that answer without testing independent performance.
A practice mock does not award an official band
GetYour9’s exam workspace is an independent preparation tool. AI reports can misinterpret an answer and their estimated bands may differ from an examiner’s assessment.
Use official samples to check task instructions. Your account’s current allowance determines access to mocks; creating an account does not mean unlimited mock tests.
Common questions
Do I need an account to practise?
This guide is public. The practice workspace requires an account, and practice allowances depend on your plan. Check the Pricing page and the allowance shown in your account before starting.
How is a mock different from a focused Writing drill?
A mock practises completing both tasks under time pressure. A focused drill isolates a skill, such as developing an idea or writing an overview. Use the mock to identify a priority and the drill to work on it.
Is the report an official IELTS assessment?
No. GetYour9 produces AI feedback and practice estimates. Official IELTS results come from the IELTS test process.
References and corrections
- IELTS: official sample test questions — Official tasks and test-format reference; examples on this page are original GetYour9 exercises.
- IELTS: scoring in detail — Official assessment information, separate from GetYour9 practice estimates.
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