IELTS

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.

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.

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.

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.