The document provides information about the format and structure of the IELTS exam. It details that the exam consists of four sections for listening that assess test takers' abilities to understand main ideas, factual information, opinions and attitudes of speakers, and follow arguments through various question types including multiple choice, matching, labeling, and short answer. It also provides time lengths for the academic reading, academic writing, general training reading, general training writing, listening, and speaking components of the IELTS exam.

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The IELTS
Exam -
listening

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Academic reading
60 minutes
Academic writing
60 minutes
General training reading
60 minutes
General training writing
60 minutes
Listening
30 minutes
Speaking
11-14 minutes
IELTS Test Format

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Timing: 30 minutes
Questions: 40 items
Listening Test

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Types of questions
Multiple choice,
matching,
plan/map/diagram
labelling, form and
note completion,
table completion

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Types of questions
Flow-chart
completion, summary
completion, sentence
completion, short-
answer questions

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Test Parts: 4 sections
Section1: conversation between two people
Section2: monologue
Section3: conversation with up to 4 people
Section4: monologue on an academic subject
Listening Test

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Skills Assessed:
•Understanding of main ideas and factual
information
•Recognising opinions, attitudes and purpose
of the speaker
•Following an argument
Listening Test

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Listening paper

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Multiple choice

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Multiple choice