Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking Module

Is it important to celebrate different events in our lives?
Are you a goal-settler? Why?

Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Module

Tell me about an important event in your life.
Follow-up question. Do you prefer celebrating family occasions at home or in a cafe? Why?

Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking Module

What's your name?
What do you do?
Where do you come from?
Do you like your country?
What do you like about your country?
What street do you live in?
What is the street called?
Why is your street called this way?
Do you like your street?
What do you like in your street?
Do you like living in Kharkov city? Why?
Are you a city dweller? Why?
What do you like doing with your friends?
What is your favourite meal?
Who cooks in your family?
What is their best meal (house special)?

Test

Academic Reading:
3 sections, 40 items, 60 minutes


Academic Writing:
2 tasks: 150 words and 250 words, 60 minutes


General Training Reading:
3 sections, 40 items, 60 minutes


General training Writing:
2 tasks: 150 words and 250 words, 60 minutes


Listening:
4 sections, 40 items, 30 minutes


Speaking
11 to 14 minutes

Academic Reading:

3 sections, 40 items, 60 minutes

The IELTS incorporates the following features:

IELTS tests the ability to listen, read, write and speak in English.

The General Training Version

The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.

The Academic Version

The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of hig her educationand for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practise in an English-speaking country.

There are two versions of the IELTS

the Academic Version and
the General Training Version

IELTS

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System.

It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.