Listening Part
How long is the listening test?
30 minutes
How many questions are there in the Reading test?
40 questions
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
What’s the maximum time for the Speaking test?
14 minutes
How many IELTS versions are there?
2 versions – General and Academic
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.
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 band descriptor 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
Do you have time to transfer your reading answers to the answer sheets?
No, you don't!
How many words does the candidate need to write in Writing Task 2?
250 words
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.
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
How many passages are there in IELTS Reading test and where are they extracted from?
3 passages (long texts) from books, journals, magazines and newspapers
What is the difference of writing task 1 in Academic writing and General writing?
Academic: a graph, table, chart or diagram
General: a letter requesting information or explaining the situation
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 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.
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.
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)
Do task 1 and task 2 have the same weight?
Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1 in the IELTS Writing test.
How long do you have to speak in part 2 of the Speaking test?
Between 1 and 2 minutes.
What parts of the exam are different between the Academic and General versions?
The reading and writing part (task 1 only)