Sections in IELTS
There are two types of IELTS test such as IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. In both of the tests 4 sections are there such as Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking, where Speaking and Listening sections are same for both the formats, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing components differs depending on which test you take.
The Listening, Writing and Reading components of all IELTS tests are completed on the same day, without any breaks in between them. But the Speaking component can be completed up to a week before or after the other tests. The total test hour is 2 hours 45minutes.
IELTS Academic:
The Reading component consists of 40 questions, designed to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument and recognizing writers’ opinions, attitudes and purpose. The time limit for the Reading section is 60 minutes.
The Reading test includes three passages; each of the three parts of the Academic Reading contains one long text. The texts are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. Texts range from a descriptive and factual style to more discursive and analytical content. They may include materials such as diagrams, graphs or illustrations. A simple glossary may be provided for any technical terms.
Topics are of general interest to, and suitable for, test takers entering undergraduate and postgraduate studies or seeking professional registration. This section will take 60 minutes. There are two tasks such as
Task 1 asks the candidate to describe in his or her own words factual information given to the candidate in pictorial form(s). The pictorial form(s) could be a line graph, a bar chart, a pie chart, a table or a picture describing a process. There could be a combination of these input forms. Candidates must write a minimum of 150 words.
Task 2 asks the candidate to write an essay on a general academic topic. Candidates must write a minimum of 250 words.
There are 40 questions in a variety of formats like multiple choice, matching, diagram labeling, flow-chart, summery or sentence completion etc. This section takes nearly 30 minutes to complete. At the beginning you will hear the instructions and a simple question. There are four parts in it and in every part first you have to read that section, then listen to that section and then answers the questions.
Part 1 is a conversion between two people set in an everyday social context.
Part 2 is a monologue set in an everyday social context.
Part 3 is a conversation between up to 4 people set in an educational or training context.
Part 4 is a monologue on an academic subject.
The speaking section takes nearly 10 to 15 minutes and is divided into three parts.
Part 1 is the introduction section which takes 3 to 5 minutes. In this you have to introduce yourself and the examiner ask you some general questions which related to you such as about your family, work, studies, hobbies etc.
In part 2 you will receive a task card and the examiner ask you to talk about a particular topic. You have to talk on that topic for 1 to 2 minutes and the examiner may ask you a couple of additional questions. This part will take 4 to 5 minutes.
In part 3 examiner will ask you in more detail about the topic from part 2. You will discuss more abstract issues and ideas. Always remember you have to avoid short replies. This part takes 4 to 5 minutes.
IELTS General Training:
The Reading component consists of 40 questions, designed to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument and recognizing writers’ opinions, attitudes and purpose. The time limit for the Reading section is 60 minutes.
This includes extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials you are likely to encounter on a daily basis in an English-speaking environment.
Topics are of general interest to, and suitable for, test takers entering undergraduate and postgraduate studies or seeking professional registration. This section will take 60 minutes. There are two tasks such as
In task 1, you will be presented with a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information, or explaining the situation. The letter may be personal, semi-formal or formal in style.
In task 2, you will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. The essay can be fairly personal in style.
There are 40 questions in a variety of formats like multiple choice, matching, diagram labeling, flow-chart, summery or sentence completion etc. This section takes nearly 30 minutes to complete. At the beginning you will hear the instructions and a simple question. There are four parts in it and in every part first you have to read that section, then listen to that section and then answers the questions.
Part 1 is a conversion between two people set in an everyday social context.
Part 2 is a monologue set in an everyday social context.
Part 3 is a conversation between up to 4 people set in an educational or training context.
Part 4 is a monologue on an academic subject.
The speaking section takes nearly 10 to 15 minutes and is divided into three parts.
Part 1 is the introduction section which takes 3 to 5 minutes. In this you have to introduce yourself and the examiner ask you some general questions which related to you such as about your family, work, studies, hobbies etc.
In part 2 you will receive a task card and the examiner ask you to talk about a particular topic. You have to talk on that topic for 1 to 2 minutes and the examiner may ask you a couple of additional questions. This part will take 4 to 5 minutes.
In part 3 examiner will ask you in more detail about the topic from part 2. You will discuss more abstract issues and ideas. Always remember you have to avoid short replies. This part takes 4 to 5 minutes.
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