Listening Section
How long is the listening test?
30 minutes
How many questions are there in the Reading test?
40 questions
True or False:
It is important to write a conclusion for writing task one.
False.
What’s the maximum time for the Speaking test?
14 minutes
How many IELTS versions are there?
2 versions – General and Academic
If you take paper based IELTS what should you do at the end of the Listening test?
IF the candidate takes the paper-based format they will be given 10 minutes to transfer his answers to the answersheet. In the computer-delivered format, the candidate doesn’t need this extra time.
How long is the Reading test?
1 hour
How much time should you spend on each task?
Task 1: 20 mins
Task 2: 40 mins
Mention one of the criteria used by the examiner in Speaking test?
Possible answers:
Fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy or pronunciation.
Which IELTS version should you take if you want to study abroad?
Academic IELTS test
How many times does the candidate hear each listening script?
Only once
How many passages are there in IELTS Reading test?
3 passages.
How many words does the candidate need to write in Writing Task 2?
250 words
How long do you have to speak in part 2 of the Speaking test?
Between 1 and 2 minutes.
How long does the test result remain valid after taking the exam?
For 2 years
How many sections are there in the Listening test.
4 sections
What are four reading question types?
1) Matching headings
2) Multiple choice
3) Short answer
4) Name matching
5) True, false, not given
6) Yes, no, not given
9) Sentence completion
7) Summary completion
8) Matching sentence endings
10) Table completion
11) Matching information to paragraphs
12) Diagram labelling
Do task 1 and task 2 have the same score weight?
Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1 in the IELTS Writing test.
What happens in the first 1-2 minutes of the Speaking Test?
The examiner introduces him/herself, asks your name and checks your identity card.
What can you use if you take paper based IELTS?
You can use pencil only