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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a globally recognized test that assesses the English language proficiency of individuals who wish to study, work, or migrate to an English-speaking country. The test evaluates candidates' abilities in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, ensuring they can communicate effectively in various real-world contexts.

1. Listening

Duration: Approximately 30 minutes, plus 10 minutes transfer time
Format: Four sections with a total of 40 questions

Section 1: A conversation between two people in a social context (e.g., booking a hotel room)
Section 2: A monologue set in an everyday social context (e.g., a speech about local facilities)
Section 3: A conversation among up to four people in an educational or training context (e.g., a university tutor and students discussing an assignment)
Section 4: A monologue on an academic subject (e.g., a university lecture)

2. Reading

Duration: 60 minutes
Academic Module:

Parts: Three sections with a total of 40 questions
Section 1: Three short texts or several shorter texts related to daily life
Section 2: Two texts related to work or training
Section 3: One longer, more complex text on a general topic
General Module:

Parts: Three sections with a total of 40 questions
Section 1: Two or three short factual texts
Section 2: Two short, work-related factual texts
Section 3: One longer, more complex text on a topic of general interest

3. Writing

Duration: 60 minutes
Academic Module:

Task 1: Describe, summarize, or explain information from a graph, table, chart, or diagram (150 words)
Task 2: Respond to a point of view, argument, or problem with a formal essay (250 words)
General Module:

Task 1: Write a letter requesting information or explaining a situation (150 words)
Task 2: Write an essay in response to a point of view, argument, or problem (250 words)

4. Speaking

Duration: 11-14 minutes
Format: One-on-one interview

Part 1: Introduction and interview (4-5 minutes) - general questions about the candidate
Part 2: Long turn (3-4 minutes) - the candidate speaks for 1-2 minutes on a given topic
Part 3: Discussion (4-5 minutes) - two-way discussion on more abstract topics related to Part 2

Key Points:

Two Modules: The IELTS test offers Academic and General Training modules to suit different purposes, such as university admission or immigration.

Real-World Scenarios: The test includes tasks and questions based on real-life situations to evaluate practical English skills.

Scoring: Each section is scored on a band scale of 1 to 9, with an overall band score calculated as an average of the four sections.
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