IELTS Listening - Basic Information

What is the total duration of the listening test?

• 30 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 50 minutes

How many questions are there in total?

• 30

• 50

• 40

• 20

How many sections are there in the listening test?

• 4

• 5

• 3

• 2

Which section is supposed to be the most difficult?

• Section 1

• Section 4

• Section 2

• Section 3

What type of questions are common in Section 2?

• All of the above

• Matching

• Multiple choice

• Gap fill

How many speakers are usually present in Section 3?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 1

What should you do during the breaks in the recording?

• Check back

• Skip questions

• Underline keywords

• Look back

What should you do if you find a question difficult?

• Spend more time on it

• Move forward

• Guess the answer

• Ask for help

What should you do to avoid missing answers in the test?

• Talk to others

• Take breaks

• Concentrate

• Read slowly

What is the purpose of Section 4 in the listening test?

• Summarize the main points

• Answer multiple-choice questions

• Fill in the blanks

• Listen for specific details