IELTS Overview

What do you have to talk about in Speaking Part 1?

• Yourself

• An issue in your country

• An academic topic

• Something you did in the past

In the IELTS exam, Speaking Part 2 is a discussion between you and the examiner.

• True

• False

How many parts are there to the IELTS Listening paper?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many texts are there for the IELTS Reading paper?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What type of listening text is common in Listening Section 1?

• Academic conversation e.g. university lecture

• Social situation e.g. buying a mobile phone

• Presentation e.g. monologue on an academic subject

• Training course e.g. learning first aid

What type of listening text is common in Listening Section 3?

• Non-academic monologue

• Discussion on education or training

• Academic monologue

• Social situation

How long does the whole Speaking test take?

• 6 - 9 minutes

• 11 - 14 minutes

• 7 - 10 minutes

• 15 - 20 minutes

In Writing Task 1, you might have to describe a graph, chart or diagram.

• True

• False

Which of these elements should you NOT include in Writing Task 1?

• Comparatives

• Descriptive language

• Analysis of general and specific trends

• Your opinion on the data

How long do you have to complete the Reading paper?

• 60 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 90 minutes