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How many skills are you tested on?
4
How many sections are on the listening exam?
4
How many reading passages are there in the reading exam?
3
How many words do you need to write for Writing Task 1?
150
How many words do you need to write for Writing Task 2?
250
How many questions are on the reading and listening exams?
40
How much time do you have to complete both writing tasks?
60 minutes/1 hour
Will you complete the paper IELTS or the computer IELTS?
computer IELTS
How many times will you hear the listening recordings?
Only once
What does IELTS stand for?
International English Language Testing System
How many sections are in the speaking exam?
3
What are the receptive skills?
reading and listening
T or F? You will receive your band score immediately after the speaking exam.
False!
How much time is recommended you spend on Writing Task 2?
40 minutes
T or F? The speaking test is recorded.
True!
T or F? You are tested on your use of grammar and vocabulary.
True! (You are evaluated on both in the Writing and Speaking sections)
