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Listening
Format:4 sections, 40 questions, 30 minutes
Content:The listening test includes a variety of monologues and dialogues, often covering everyday and academic topics. These recordings are played once, and test-takers answer questions based on what they hear.
Question Types:Multiple choice, matching, plan/map/diagram labelpng, form/note/table/flow-chart completion, sentence completion.
Preparation Tips:Practice active listening with a range of English accents (British, American, Australian, etc.)
Focus on predicting the type of information needed in each question.
Improve your note-taking skills
Reading
Format:3 sections, 40 questions, 60 minutes
Content:The reading passages in the Academic IELTS are taken from books, journals, magazines, and newspapers, whereas the General Training IELTS features more real-world content.
Question Types:True/False/Not Given, multiple choice, sentence completion, matching headings, short-answer questions.
Preparation Tips:Skim and scan passages to quickly locate answers.
Understand question types and develop strategies for each.
Increase reading speed and comprehension by practicing with diverse topics.
Writing
Format:2 tasks, 60 minutes
Task 1 (Academic):Summarize, describe, or explain visual information (e.g., graphs, tables, charts).
Task 1 (General Training):Write a letter (formal or informal).
Task 2 (Both):Write an essay in response to a point of view, argument, or problem.
Preparation Tips:Practice structuring essays with clear introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions.
Work on grammar, coherence, and cohesion to make your writing more effective.
For Task 1 (Academic), learn how to describe data trends and comparisons accurately.
Speaking:
Format:3 parts, 11-14 minutes
Part 1:General questions about yourself and familiar topics.
Part 2:Speak on a specific topic for 2 minutes after 1 minute of preparation.
Part 3:More abstract questions related to Part 2 topic.
Preparation Tips:Practice speaking on a range of topics and ensure fluency and coherence.
Focus on pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.
Engage in mock interviews to build confidence.
Speaking & Writing:
This combined section tests your ability to speak clearly and write correctly in English.
Speaking Tasks:Personal Introduction:You introduce yourself in 25 seconds, but this is not scored.
Read Aloud:You will read a text aloud. This tests pronunciation and fluency.
Repeat Sentence:Listen to a sentence and repeat it as accurately as possible.
Describe Image:An image (graph, chart, picture) will be shown, and you will have to describe it in detail.
Re-tell Lecture:You listen to a part of a lecture and then summarize it in your own words.
Reading:
Tasks:Multiple-choice, Single Answer: Choose one correct answer after reading a text.
Multiple-choice, Multiple Answers:Select more than one correct answer.
Re-order Paragraphs:Drag and drop paragraphs in the correct order to form a logical sequence.
Fill in the Blanks:Insert words into blanks in a text based on context.
Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks:A more challenging version of filling blanks that assesses both reading and writing skills.
Preparation Tips:Skim and scan texts to get a general understanding before answering questions.
Practice filling in blanks by improving vocabulary and understanding the context of words.
Develop a strategy for tackling multiple-choice questions and identifying key information quickly.
Listening:
Tasks:Summarize Spoken Text:After listening to a recording, write a 50-70 word summary.
Multiple-choice:Choose either single or multiple answers based on a recording.
Fill in the Blanks:After listening to a recording, fill in the missing words in the transcript.
Highlight Correct Summary:Select the correct summary of a given recording.
Select Missing Word:Choose the correct word to complete a sentence at the end of a recording.
Highlight Incorrect Words:Identify incorrect words in a transcript while listening to a recording.
Write from Dictation:Type out a sentence exactly as you hear it.
Preparation Tips:Practice listening to different English accents and varieties.
Improve note-taking skills for summarizing spoken text.
Familiarize yourself with common academic vocabulary and complex sentence structures.
Preparation Resources:
Official IELTS website provides sample tests and official practice materials
Books:Cambridge IELTS Practice Tests" series.
"The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS."
Websites & Apps:IELTS Prep App(Official app by IELTS).
IELTS Liz(Free lessons and practice).
BBC Learning English(Improves listening and speaking skills).
