True or False
You cannot write on the question papers.
False
Is spelling important in the IELTS reading test?
Answer: Yes – if the answer contains a misspelling NO points will be awarded for that answer.
How many people are in the room for the speaking test?
two
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?
Two
You have to write 200 words in Writing Task 1.
False / F
Which is usually the most difficult passage in the reading test?
Reading passage 3
Do you have any time to prepare what you want to say in Part 3 of the speaking test?
No – only in Part 2 are you 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
In the listening test you are given extra time to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
True / T
How long does the reading test last?
1 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?
four
How long does the writing test last?
1 hour
There are 3 parts to the speaking test.
True / T
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 (sections) are there in the speaking test?
three
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 the word LISTENING.
What does writing task 1 consist of?
Answer:
General – A letter (formal, friendly or semi-formal)
Academic – Describing a graph or chart, a process, a table, diagram or a map are the most usual topics.
Grammar is the most important factor when the writing test is assessed.
False / F (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 20 minutes on each section.
Can you ask to be given a different topic to speak about if you don’t like the topic you have been given?
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.