How Well Do You Know IELTS?
A short quiz for IELTS candidates on the format of the exam
- 1.
How many times do you hear each listening text?
- A.
Once
- B.
Twice
- C.
Sometimes once, sometimes twice
Correct Answer
A. OnceExplanation
Each listening text is heard only once. There is no repetition or multiple playbacks of the listening material.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How much extra time do you get to fill in the answer sheet in the reading paper?
- A.
10 minutes
- B.
5 minutes
- C.
No time
Correct Answer
C. No timeExplanation
You get 10 minutes in the listening paper, but in the reading paper you have to fill out the answers as you goRate this question:
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- 3.
You should write about 250 words in the task 2 writing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
You must write at least 250 words. If you write fewer, you will almost certainly be penalised. You may lose a whole grade.Rate this question:
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- 4.
You can use either a pen or a pencil to fill out the listening and reading answer sheets.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
You must use a pencil.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many parts are there to the speaking test?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
- D.
Four
Correct Answer
C. ThreeExplanation
There are three parts to the speaking test.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Grammar and spelling is important in
- A.
The writing paper
- B.
The writing and the reading paper
- C.
The writing and the listening paper
- D.
The writing, reading and listening papers
Correct Answer
D. The writing, reading and listening papersExplanation
If you fill out the answer sheet incorrectly in the listening and the reading papers, you get no marksRate this question:
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- 7.
In task 1 writing, you will be asked to describe a chart or a graph?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Do not forget you may be asked to describe a process. You need to do more than learn trend language if you are to prepare properly.Rate this question:
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