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Test Pattern for IELTS

Course Outline

The First module to be attempted is Listening.
A listening test has 4 sets of recordings which may be in different accents, Australian, British or North American.
The test is divided into 4 sections, with 10 questions in each section.
The questions are in the same order as played in the recording.
The recording is played only once, but gives you time in between questions.
The recording is played for 25 to 30 minutes, after which you get 10 minutes to transfer your answers to your answer sheet.
All 40 answers carry one mark each, there is no negative marking but correct spellings are mandatory or you will lose marks.

The second module is reading.
It comprises of excerpts from articles from various sources in the form of passages.
It is a one hour test and there is no extra time for transferring answers so you are advised to keep doing the same as you complete each passage.
There are a total of 3 passages to be attempted. Each passage has 13 to 14 questions with a sum of 40 questions in all.
You should ideally spend 20 min on each passage.
The objective questions are of various types.
You can choose the sequence of passages to be attempted as per your comfort.

Writing is the third and final module of the day.
Its duration is 60 minutes in which you have to complete 2 Tasks.
It is a test of your ability to express yourself in written English.
Task one is Report / Letter writing depending on Academic / General Test option.
- As it carries less marks, you are advised to spend not more than 20 minutes on this task.
- You are required to write a summary of at least 150 words describing the given diagramatical information (In case of General Exam your letter should be based on the 3 to 4 pointers mentioned).
Task 2 is the Essay section which has to cover a minimum of 250 words in response to questions or arguments on a General topic.
- Spend a maximum of 40 minutes on the essay.
- Planning your essay or making points before commencing to write is strongly recommended.
Task 2 or Essay is common for both Academic and General Exam.

Speaking exam usually takes place within 7 days of your LRW exam.
It is a face to face conversation which is evaluated by a certified examiner.
The questions are based on real life situations and pertain to judge your ability in Spoken English.
The duration of the test is 12 to 15 minutes.
It is a One on One conversation which is recorded at the same time.
The test is divided into three sections: Introduction round, Cue card, Discussion / Cross questioning round.

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