Listening Part
Reading Part
Writing Part
Speaking Part
IELTS in general
100
How long is the listening test?
30 minutes
100
How many questions are there in the Reading test?
40 questions
100
Mention one type of essay that you can find in Writing Task 2?
Possible essays:
Agree/disagree, extent of agreement, problem/solution, advantage/disadvantage, discussion/giving opinion
100
What’s the maximum time for the Speaking test?
14 minutes
100
How many IELTS versions are there?
2 versions – General and Academic
200
In what case does the candidate get any extra time at the end of the Listening test to transfer their answers to the answer sheet?
In case the candidate takes the paper-based format only. In the computer-delivered format, the candidate doesn’t need this extra time.
200
Which one is NOT a reading task type?
a) Multiple choice
b) True / false
c) Sentence completion
d) short-answer questions
B) True - False
(It's really True - False - Not given)
200
How many paragraphs should you write if you receive this type of essay?
5 paragraphs: (introduction, view 1, view 2, opinion, conclusion)
200
Mention one band descriptor used by the examiner in Speaking test?
Possible answers:
Fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy or pronunciation.
200
Which IELTS version should you take if you want to work abroad?
General IELTS test
300
How many times does the candidate hear each listening script?
Only once
300
What's different between the Reading test in the Academic and General versions?
The Academic test has topics suitable for anyone entering university or professional institutions. The General Training test contains topics based on general interest.
300
How many words does the candidate need to write in Writing Task 2?
250 words
300
What does the candidate have to do in part 2 of the Speaking Test?
Prepare a mini presentation about a topic given in a card.
300
How long does the test result remain valid after taking the exam?
For 2 years
400
How many sections are there in the Listening test.
4 sections
400
The answer that Pepito wrote for questions 38 was:
the feeding dish
However, the examiner marked it wrong. Why?
Because the instruction says "NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS"
400
What do you have to write in Writing Task 1 (General IELTS)?
A formal, semi-formal or informal letter
400
What happens in the first 2 minutes of the Speaking Test?
The examiner introduces him/herself, asks your name and checks your identity card.
400
What can you do if you think one or more of your band scores is wrong?
You can request an Enquiry on Results (EOR) if you think an error has been made. But it's not free - the cost is similar to taking the test.
500
What will you normally hear in the last section of the IELTS Listening test?
A monologue on an academic subject, e.g. a university lecture.
500
How long is the Reading test?
1 hour
500
What should you write in paragraph 1 of the Writing Task 1 (Academic version)?
The paraphrased prompt of the task given.
500
How long do you have to speak in part 2 of the Speaking test?
Between 1 and 2 minutes.
500
What parts of the exam are different between the Academic and General versions?
The reading and writing part (task 1 only)