Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
About IELTS
100

Name one type of question in the IELTS Reading test.

True/False/Not Given, Matching Headings, Sentence Completion, Multiple Choice, etc.

100

How many tasks are there in the IELTS Writing test?

2 tasks.

100

How many sections are there in the IELTS Listening test?

4 sections

100

How many parts are there in the IELTS Speaking test?

3 parts.

100

What does IELTS stand for?

International English Language Testing System.

200

How many passages are there in the IELTS Academic Reading test?

3 passages.

200

In Task 1 (Academic), what do you usually describe?

A graph, chart, diagram, or process.

200

How many times do you hear the recording?

Once.

200

How long does the IELTS Speaking test usually take?

11–14 minutes.

200

How many bands are there in the IELTS scoring system?

Band 0-9 

300

In this task type you decide if the statement is correct, incorrect, or not mentioned in the text.

True/False/Not Given.

300

What is the minimum word count for Writing Task 2?

250 words.

300

How many questions are there in the Listening test?

40 questions.

300

In which part do you speak for about 2 minutes on a topic?

Part 2 (Cue Card).

300

Name two types of IELTS tests.

Academic and General Training.

400

Which question type asks you to match headings with paragraphs?

Matching Headings.

400

Name one type of essay in IELTS Writing Task 2.

Agree/Disagree, Discussion, Problem-Solution, Advantages/Disadvantages, Double Question.

400

What type of listening situation is usually in Section 1?

A conversation in an everyday social situation.

400

What do examiners evaluate in the Speaking test? Name all criterions.

Fluency and coherence, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation.

400

Which part of IELTS can be taken on a different day from the others?

Speaking

500

How much time do you have to complete the Reading test?

60 minutes.

500

Which writing task is worth more points?

Task 2. 66-67%

500

Which section of the Listening test is usually the most difficult?

Section 4 (a university lecture).

500

True or False: The examiner can help you if you don’t understand the question.

True (they can repeat or clarify the question).

500

How long is the total IELTS test (without Speaking)?

About 2 hours 45 minutes.

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