Reading
Name one type of question in the IELTS Reading test.
True/False/Not Given, Matching Headings, Sentence Completion, Multiple Choice, etc.
How many tasks are there in the IELTS Writing test?
2 tasks.
How many sections are there in the IELTS Listening test?
4 sections
How many parts are there in the IELTS Speaking test?
3 parts.
What does IELTS stand for?
International English Language Testing System.
How many passages are there in the IELTS Academic Reading test?
3 passages.
In Task 1 (Academic), what do you usually describe?
A graph, chart, diagram, or process.
How many times do you hear the recording?
Once.
How long does the IELTS Speaking test usually take?
11–14 minutes.
How many bands are there in the IELTS scoring system?
Band 0-9
In this task type you decide if the statement is correct, incorrect, or not mentioned in the text.
True/False/Not Given.
What is the minimum word count for Writing Task 2?
250 words.
How many questions are there in the Listening test?
40 questions.
In which part do you speak for about 2 minutes on a topic?
Part 2 (Cue Card).
Name two types of IELTS tests.
Academic and General Training.
Which question type asks you to match headings with paragraphs?
Matching Headings.
Name one type of essay in IELTS Writing Task 2.
Agree/Disagree, Discussion, Problem-Solution, Advantages/Disadvantages, Double Question.
What type of listening situation is usually in Section 1?
A conversation in an everyday social situation.
What do examiners evaluate in the Speaking test? Name all criterions.
Fluency and coherence, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation.
Which part of IELTS can be taken on a different day from the others?
Speaking
How much time do you have to complete the Reading test?
60 minutes.
Which writing task is worth more points?
Task 2. 66-67%
Which section of the Listening test is usually the most difficult?
Section 4 (a university lecture).
True or False: The examiner can help you if you don’t understand the question.
True (they can repeat or clarify the question).
How long is the total IELTS test (without Speaking)?
About 2 hours 45 minutes.