Introduction to IELTS Listening

How long does the IELTS Listening test take in total?

• 30 minutes

• 35 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 45 minutes

How much time is given for transferring your answers to the answer sheet?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 
  15 minutes
  

• 20 minutes

How many questions are in each section?

• 5

• 8

• 10

• 12

Which section is a conversation between two speakers about everyday situations?

• Section 1

• Section 2

• Section 3

• Section 4

How many questions are in the IELTS Listening test?

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 50

In which section will you hear a conversation between 2, 3, or 4 speakers about education or training?

• Section 1
  

• Section 2
  

• Section 3

• Section 4

Which of the following is NOT a type of question in the IELTS Listening test?

• Matching
  

• Labelling a diagram
  
  

• True/False/Not Given
  

• Short-answer questions

What is the main danger of “distraction” in the Listening test?

• Choosing an answer before you hear the correction
  
  

• Missing the instructions

• Writing too slowly
  

• Listening to the wrong section

Which words in the recording can indicate a distraction is coming?

• Choosing an answer before you hear the correction
  
  

• Missing the instructions

• Writing too slowly
  

• Listening to the wrong section

For multiple-choice questions, what is the best strategy?

• Choose the first answer you hear
  

• Wait until the speaker finishes talking about the question before deciding
  

• Skip and guess later

• Write all the options you hear