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A series of questions to understand the format of the IELTS exam

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How long is the listening module in total?

Approximately 40 minutes

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How many parts are there in the listening test?

4

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How many questions are there in the listening test?

40

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How long is the Academic Reading module?

60 minutes

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How many reading passages are there?

3

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How many questions are there in the reading test?

40

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How long is the writing module?

60 minutes

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How long should you spend on the task one of the writing test?

About 20 minutes

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What is the minimum number of words you need to write in Writing Task 1?

150 words

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What is the minimum number of words you need to write in Writing Task 2?

250 words

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How long is the speaking module?

11-14 minutes

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How many parts are there in the speaking test?

3

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How long does the speaking part 1 usually last?

1 to 5 minutes

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Listening Part 4 is a dialogue. TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE

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The reading passages are sometimes taken from comics and plays. TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE

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Writing Task 2: Essays can be written in informal style if appropriate. TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE

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