What does the IELTS exam consist of?
| Listening 30 mins | ||
| 4 sections (40 questions)
30 minutes plus 10 minutes transfer time Each recording is played once only |
| Academic Reading 60 mins |
General TrainingReading 60 mins |
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| 3 texts ( 40 questions )
Texts are from books, newspapers, magazines |
3 texts ( 40 questions )
Texts are from notices, manuals advertisements, leaflets, books, magazines |
Academic Writing 60 mins |
General Training
Writing 60 mins |
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| Task 1 – a description of visual information presented in a graph, table, or diagram
150 words, 20 minutes Task 2 – an essay written in response to an opinion or problem. 250 words, 40 minutes Task 2 carries more weight than Task 1 |
Task 1 – a letter requesting information or explaining a situation
150 words, 20 minutes Task 2 – an essay in response to a point of view or opinion. 250 words, 40 minutes Task 2 carries more weight than Task 1 |
Speaking 15 mins |
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| 3 parts – personal information; speaking on your own for 1 to 2 minutes; general discussion
You have to answer questions, speak for 1-2 minutes on a topic, and participate in a discussion. |
