IELTS
What does IELTS stand for?
International English Language Testing System
How long does the listening section last?
30 minutes
How long is the writing section?
60 minutes
How do you take this test?
on a computer
Which of the two tests is more convenient for non-academic purposes?
IELTS
What two countries have created IELTS?
The United Kingdom and Australia
Which of these is NOT a listening topic?
Monologue on everyday topic, conversation, poetry recitation, monologue on academic topic
Poetry recitation
What do you have to write for task 1?
a letter
About how long is this test?
About 3 hours
Which test ONLY uses academic texts in its reading section?
TOEFL
What is the grading scale for IELTS?
1-9
How many questions are in the reading section?
40
Up to how long is the Speaking test?
14 minutes
How many speaking tasks are there?
Four
If you prefer a multiple-choice format, which test is better for you?
TOEFL
What four countries are mentioned as migration goals for IELTS takers?
The UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand
What reading skills are focused on? Name one.
gist, main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, logical argument, writer's opinion or attitude, purpose
Which part of the speaking test is basically the test taker's monologue?
Part 2
For how long do you speak on this test?
45-60 seconds
IELTS
What word/term is used to describe someone who gets a band 5 on the IELTS?
Modest user
Name one source of the readings on the General Training test
extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines
What are the four areas considered when marking a test taker's speaking?
fluency & coherence, lexis, grammar, pronunciation
How is your speaking marked?
By AI and a person
How much time do you have and about how many words do you have to write on the TOEFL and on the IELTS?
TOEFL: 50 minutes 500 words
IELTS: 60 minutes 400 words