Preparing for the IELTS test The reading component
The IELTS reading test takes one hour. In this time you are required to
read three texts of between 500 and 900 words each. The texts and questions increase in difficulty. There will be around 40 questions to
answer and record on the answer sheet within the 60 minutes.....)
read three texts of between 500 and 900 words each. The texts and questions increase in difficulty. There will be around 40 questions to
answer and record on the answer sheet within the 60 minutes.....)
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The writing component
The IELTS writing test takes one hour. In this time you are required to
complete two tasks.
TASK ONE is a report based on some graphic information provided on the
question paper. With few exceptions, the graphic information will come in
one of five forms – a line graph, bar graph, pie chart, table or diagram
illustrating a process. You are required to describe the information or the
process in a report of 150 words. This task should be completed in 20
minutes. It is important that you are familiar with the language appropriate
to report writing generally and to each of the five types of report.
TASK TWO is an essay based on a topic given on the question paper.
You should write at least 250 words in 40 minutes.
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The listening component
The IELTS listening test takes approximately 30 minutes. The listening
material is recorded on a cassette tape which you will hear only once.
There are four sections in the listening test presented in order of
increasing difficulty. The first two sections are on topics of general interest
such as a report of a lost bag or an introduction to a public facility. Section
one will be in the form of a dialogue, section two will be a monologue.
Sections three and four will have an education or training focus. There will
be a lecture and a discussion between two and four people.......
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The speaking component
The IELTS speaking test takes around 15 minutes and is in the form of an
interview. The interview will most probably seem like a friendly
conversation which typically covers some aspects of your past, present
and future situations. The interviewer will direct the conversation through
questions which mostly focus on you and your opinions.
The interview has four main sections:
¨ some general questions about yourself
¨ a discussion of topics of general interest
¨ a role play
¨ a discussion of your future plans
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