IELTS Overview
International English Language Testing system (IELTS) evaluates the language proficiency of an individual aspiring to avail education or employment in the countries where English is majorly used for communication.
It is jointly governed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.
There are 2 (two) types of IELTS:
- Academic: should be given if planning to study further.
- General: if applying for PR.
IELTS exam is conducted 4-5 times every month.
The test score is valid for 2 years.
Listening:
It consists of four sections, each with 1 recording. Each recording comprises of ten questions. The test taker can hear the recording only once. The questions are designed in such a way that their answers appear in order when the recording is played.
Time : 30 minutes
No. of Questions: 40
Marks : ! Mark per Question
Type of Task:
Different questions are asked from the following:
- Multiple Choice
- Matching
- Labelling a map, plan or a diagram
- Form completion
- Table completion
- Flow chart completion
- Note completion
- Summary completion
- Sentence completion
- Short-Answer Questions
Note: Extra 10 minutes are provided to transfer answers onto the answer sheet.
Reading:
It consists of three passages. These passages usually cover topics of general interest.
Time : 60 minutes
No. of Questions: 40
Marks : 1 Mark per Question
Type of Task:
Different questions are asked from the following:
- Multiple Choice
- Identifying information [True/False/Not Given]
- Identifying writer’s claims/views
- Matching information, headings, features, sentence endings
- Complete sentence, summary, note, table, flow chart, diagram label
- Short-Answer Questions
Note: Passages are taken from authentic sources like books, magazines, journals and newspapers.
Speaking:
It consists of three parts . It is conducted by a trained examiner. The Speaking test of every test taker is recorded.
- Part 1: Introduction and Interview
- Part 2: Long Turn
- Part 3: Discussion
Time : 11-14 minutes
No. of Questions: Variable
Marks : Not Specified
Type of Task:
Different questions are asked from the following:
- Part 1: General questions on familiar topics like family, friends, home, hobbies or work.
- Part 2: The examiner hands over a task card to you. You need to speak on the topic given in the cue card. After that the examiner asks questions on the same topic.
- Part 3: The examiner discusses the topic given in Part 2 in detail with you.
Writing:
It consists of two compulsory tasks and it must be answered as per the given instructions.
Time : 60 minutes
No. of Questions: 2
Marks : Not Specified
Type of Task:
Questions are asked in following form:
- Task 1: You are supposed to describe the provided diagram or data (graph, table, chart) in at least 150 words. You must spend about 20 minutes on this task.
- Task 2: You are given a point of view, argument or a problem. You need to present a solution to the problem, justify an opinion, present contrast evidences, evaluate ideas or argument in at least 250 words. You must spend about 40 minutes on this task.
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