You can't write on the question papers.
False
Is spelling crucial in the IELTS reading test?
Yes, if the answer contains a misspelling No points will awarded for that answer
How many people will be in the room for the speaking test?
2
How many times do you listen to the recording in the listening test
once
How many pieces of writing must be done for the writing test?
2
You shall write 200 words in Writing Task 1
False
Which is usually the most challenging passage in the reading test?
Passage three
Do you have any time to prepare what you want to say in Part 3 of the speaking test?
Answer: No only in Part 2, you are given time to prepare your answer.
How many questions are there in the listening test?
40
How many words should you write for writing task 2?
250 words
In the listening test, you are given extra time to transfer your answers to the answer sheet
True
How long does the reading test last?
An hour
How long do you have to prepare for Part 2 of the speaking test?
1 minute
How many parts( sections ) are there in the listening test?
4
How long does the writing test last?
1 hour
How many parts are the at the speaking test of IELTS?
Three
Do you have time after the reading test to transfer your answers to the answer sheet?
No, you should write your answers directly onto the answer sheet
How many parts 1(sections) are there in the speaking test?
3
What should you do if you find that you have written the answers for the listening test on the answer sheet reserved for the reading test answers?
Cross out Reading at the top of your answer sheet and replace it with Listening
what does writing task 1 consist of?
1. General -A letter (formal, friendly, or semi-formal)
2. Academic -Describing a graph or chart, a process, a table, a diagram or a map are the most common topics
Grammar is the most important factor when the writing test is assessed.
False( writing is assessed according to your grammar, content, vocabulary and organisation)
How long should you spend on each section of the reading test?
20 minutes -it is generally recommended that you spend on each section
Can you ask to be given a different topic to speak about if you aren't familiar with or don't like the topic you have chosen?
No
Is it acceptable to use abbreviations in your answers?
Yes- But the abbreviation must be correct: Example -21rd dec -is incorrect
Which factors are taken into account when marking the writing tasks?
Writing is assessed according to grammar, content, vocabulary and organisation