What is the syllabus of IELTS exam?
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2 Answers
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IELTS Test Component
Brief Description
Listening (Same for Academic and General Training)
Four sections, 40 items
Reading (Different for Academic and General Training)
Three sections, 40 items
Writing (Different for Academic and General Training)
Two tasks
Speaking (Same for Academic and General Training)
Three-part one-on-one conversation. -
The IELTS exam syllabus can be checked from below.
IELTS Academic Sections
Section Description
Test takers will have to listen to recorded texts and answer questions accordingly. On this section, there are:
4 recorded texts
40 questions
Test takers would be given lengthy passages to read and answer corresponding questions. There are:
3 passages
40 questions
Candidates would be required to attempt two tasks addressing topics of broad relevance:
Writing Task 1 (150 words)
Writing Task 2 (250 words)
Divided into 3 parts, the Speaking Section will require the candidates to:
Answer general questions about themselves
Talk on a particular topic on cue cards and,
Answer questions connected to Part 2.
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