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The Test

You will have 30 minutes to complete the Listening module of the IELTS test.

You will have to answer 40 questions in four sections. The first two sections are concerned with social needs; there will be a conversation between two speakers as well as a monologue. The final two sections relate more closely to education or training; you will hear a conversation with up to four people, as well as a longer monologue.

You will hear a range of different voices and accents. You will be able to listen once only.

You will have to answer the following types of questions:

classification
labelling a diagram which has numbered parts
matching
multiple choice
notes/summary/diagram/flow-chart/table completion
sentence completion
short answer questions

It is important to use accurate spelling and grammar.

Further information about the Listening module of the IELTS test can be found at www.ielts.org

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