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This is the first section of IELTS exam. In this student listens a recording and writes answers those are given on the question sheet. The IELTS listening test is divided into four sections. Students hear each section one time only. Total time for the test is 40 minutes. The audio or recording is about 30 minutes, afterwards extra ten minutes are given to transfer answers to an answer sheet. There are 40 questions altogether as each section has 10 questions.
This section has been designed to test. The English Comprehension skills of candidate, whether a student is able to understand the piece of information or successfully answer questions. The listening scores are out of 40 and are calculated as per correct answer number. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
The maximum word limit for answer is three words or a number. Sometimes the demand of answer is two words or one word. In multiple choice questions candidates need to write only option of correct answer such as [A, B, C and D]. They are not required to write full option.
The Listening recording are taken from educational or training contexts. A number of English accents and dialects are used in these recordings those sometimes puzzle the students.
| Section | Context | Number of Speakers. |
| 1. | Social needs | Conversation between two speakers |
| 2. | Social needs | Speech by one speakers |
| 3. | Educational Training Conversation | Assignment, Research Between up to Report writing 4 speakers |
| 4. | Academic Subject | Speech by one speaker |
It is the second part of the test. To complete all the sections students will be allowed 1 hour or 60 minutes. In general reading there are 3 main passages but part 2. Is divided into 2 parts So, in total there are 5 passages while in Academic there are only 3 passages. The Texts are authentic and are taken from books, journals, Magazines and newspapers in both general and Academic Section. In both Reading 40 Questions are given to answers.
The Subject of the topic may be Technology, Science research, medical, Agriculture and any past research subject.
1. Matching Heading Questions
In this one has to choose a heading from the list which matches a section or paragraph in the passage.
2. True false or not given/Yes, No, Not Given Questions.
3. Matching Paragraph Information questions- In this type of questions Just need to find information in the Paragraph and Match it.
4. Summary Completion Questions- You will see a paragraph with missing words. You will use the reading passage to fill in the blanks and complete the Paragraph.
5. Sentence Completion Questions- In this type of task, you are given sentences from the reading with a gap in it. Candidate need to fill it with words
6. Multiple Choice Questions- There are 3 or 4 options given in this type of question while reading student need to mark right option after matching information.
7. Table Completion- Students will be provided with an incomplete table which summarises or Paragraphs information is given in the Reading text.
8. Flow Chart Completion- This can be any process and cycle, in which students need to fill the answer after reading the passage.
This is the fourth module for students speaking module might be conducted 7 days after and before of Reading, Listening and Writing. The test is 11 to 14 minutes long with three parts. The Format is the same for both test takers.
In the speaking test, You have a discussion with a certified Examiner. Everything is recorded by Examiner. In the first part, the questions are related to one’s interest, family, City, like, dislike, Profession and Study background. Students need to elaborate answers in 3-4 lines.
In the second round, a monologue is given to a student for that he gets 1 minute for preparation and he has to speak till 2 minutes on that topic. The topic would be anything your past experience, visit or experience of any occasion, city so on.
In third part questions are known as cross questing and follow up questions. Those are designed according to cue card. Alike First Part in third part also student must give complete elaborated answers.
Writing is third module of IELTS. It has 2 sections for a total of 60 minutes. In both types of test students get Task 1 and Task 2. Task 2 questions is same an essay but subject is changed. IELTS Writing Task 1 is worth only about 33% of your total writing marks, on the other hand 67% is held by Task 2.
Task 1 requires minimum 150 words which can be completed in 4 paragraphs for example
1. Introduction – What is the topic
2. Body Paragraph A – Detailed Introduction
3. Body Paragraph A – Detailed Introduction
4. Body Paragraph B – Detailed Introduction
Further, the task 2 demands 250 words. It is a formal essay. That makes 4 or 5 paragraphs in Total.
It is asked to write a report infographic into words. Minimum word requirement is 150 and limit can be between. 170-190 Words or Sentences.
There are Multiple Infographics
1. Line Graphs – There can more than one graph, in this there is a graphical presentation of objects for each object, there a line is given that connect points and represents its change over time.
2. Bar Charts – Bar Chart is the questions that there may be one or few charts meanwhile the data is demonstrated in vertical and horizontal bars. It is mostly used to emphasize the comparison between objects.
3. Pie Chart – Each part of the pie chart usually represents statistic for a factor by dividing into many parts, which is calibrated in percentage. Question will demand to describe compare and contrast the data in word paragraph.
4. Table – There will be one or more than one table containing data about a topic. Students need to write a report by analyzing and comparing the statistic which is given in the tables.
5. Map – This type of questions trend appear with lower frequency as compared to other types. However Just because it is not very common does not mean you will not see it.
To describe the map, there are 2 main formats
6. Process
The Image of a process will be given in the exam, this process could be a natural process such as the lifespan of an animal, or an artificial process like manufacturing or nourishing. Test takers have to mention all the steps or phases in order without missing one.
7. Multiple Charts
This is the last type of question, sometimes students will encounter the test that tells you to write on two or more different types of chart or graph. For Instance, Pei chart and bar charts, line graphs and pie charts. Sometimes students might feel perplexed and nervous to solve the task. Students should not feel so because the charts will be related to each other.
| Types | Characteristics | Opening Salutation | Ending Salutation |
| Formal | purposed to higher authority of Yours manager, Chairman, principal etc. |
Dear Sir/Madam | Yours Faithfully |
| Semi Formal | To Whom you only share official Relationship & know first name and not That much from person can be your neighbours, someone else’s authority. |
Dear Mr. Bill Mrs Graid | Yours sincerely |
| Informal | To those whom you know very Will, your friend, relative & family Members. |
Dear Amma | Best regards |
| Dear Suivie | Warm wishes |
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Suggest a Solution.
What are the advantages and disadvantages
Or
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
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