General
How many language skills does the IELTS?
4
The Listening Section has how many sections and how long does it take?
4 sections - 40 minutes
2
How many sections does the Speaking Test have, and how long should you speak for in each section (per answer)?
Part 1: 30 seconds
Part 2: 1-2 minutes
Part 3: 45-60 seconds
How long does the IELTS take from start to finish?
2 hours 45 minutes
Name 4 types of listening exercises.
The Academic Reading section of the IELTS contains 3 passages, but where are the passages from?
books, journals, magazines, or newspapers
What is the typical structure of a Task 1 essay?
Introduction
Overview
Body Paragraph 1
Body Paragraph 2
(Overview can also be at the end)
In Part 1 you can ask the examiner to ____ the question, in Part 3 you can ask them to ____ the question.
repeat, paraphrase
Can you use a pencil in the IELTS?
Yes!
Name 3 types of exercises that you should make predictions for the answer before listening to the audio.
Are abbreviations allowed on the IELTS answer sheet (eg. T/F/NG)?
Yes, but you should avoid them!
What 3 things does task 1 require you to do?
Name 2 pronunciation features that you should use to gain a high band score for the Pronunciation Criterion.
Ending Syllables, Consonant Clusters, Word/Syllable/Sentence Stress, Intonation, weak sounds, linked sounds, etc.
To get band 9, how many mistakes can you make in the Reading and Listening?
1
Before listening to MCQ and MAQ exercises, what should you do?
Read the options, highlight the keywords, note how the options are different from each other.
Matching Paragraphs, Classification, Flow chart, Diagram
There are 3 types of writing tasks you can be asked to do for task 2.
1. (write a solution to a problem) 2. (present and support your opinion) 3. (compare and contrast evidence and opinions) 4. (evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or arguments)
What 3 things can you do to extend your answers in all 3 parts?
Provide reasons, explanations, examples, use wh- questions, use relative clauses to add information, etc.
What does IELTS mean?
International English Language Testing System
What types of words should you pay attention to while listening to the audio, to keep track of where the speaker is (what questions number) in Section 4?
Sequencing words, Linking expressions, Discourse Markers, etc.
What 4 things should you check after writing down an answer?
Grammar, Spelling, Meaning (does it match the information in the text), word-limit
What are the 4 steps of a refutation paragraph?
Introduce the Argument.
Concede the point.
Present your counter argument.
Prepare a conclusion.
In terms of grammar and vocabulary, what 4 things should you focus on using in your answers?
variety of grammar features, complex sentence structures, academic/less common vocabulary, idioms.