1.1 雅思听力部分说明 Listening
This test consists of four parts, each with ten questions. The first two
parts are concerned with social needs. The first part is a conversation
between two speakers and the second part is a monologue. The final two
parts are concerned with situations related to educational or training
contexts. The third part is a conversation between up to four people and
the fourth part is a monologue.
A variety of question types is used, including: multiple choice, matching, plan/map/ diagram labelling,
form completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart
completion, summary completion, sentence completion and short-answer
questions. Candidates hear the recording once only and answer the
questions as they listen. Ten minutes are allowed at the end for
candidates to transfer their answers to the answer sheet.
1.2 雅思阅读部分说明 Reading
This test consists of three sections with 40 questions. There are three
texts, which are taken from journals, books, magazines and newspapers.
The texts are on topics of general interest. At least one text contains
detailed logical argument.
A variety of question types is used, including: multiple choice, identifying information (True/False/Not
Given), identifying the writer’s views/claims (Yes/No/Not Given),
matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching
sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note
completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram-label
completion and short-answer questions.
1.3 雅思写作部分说明 Writing
This test consists of two tasks. It is suggested that candidates spend about
20 minutes on Task 1, which requires them to write at least 150 words,
and 40 minutes on Task 2, which requires them to write at least 250
words. Task 2 contributes twice as much as Task 1 to the Writing score.
Task 1 requires candidates to look at a diagram or some data (in a graph,
table or chart) and to present the information in their own words. They
are assessed on their ability to organise, present and possibly compare
data, and are required to describe the stages of a process, describe an
object or event, or explain how something works.
In Task 2, candidates are presented with a point of view, argument or problem. They
are assessed on their ability to present a solution to the problem,
present and justify an opinion, compare and contrast evidence and
opinions, and to evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or arguments.
Candidates are also assessed on their ability to write in an appropriate style.
More information on assessing the Writing test, including Writing
assessment criteria (public version), is available at ielts.org.
1.4 雅思口语部分说明 Speaking
This test takes between 11 and 14 minutes and is conducted by a trained examiner. There are three parts:
Part 1
The candidate and the examiner introduce themselves. Candidates then answer
general questions about themselves, their home/family, their
job/studies, their interests and a wide range of similar familiar topic
areas. This part lasts between four and five minutes.
Part 2
The candidate is given a task card with prompts and is asked to talk on a
particular topic. The candidate has one minute to prepare and they can
make some notes if they wish, before speaking for between one and two
minutes. The examiner then asks one or two questions on the same topic.
Part 3
The examiner and the candidate engage in a discussion of more abstract
issues which are thematically linked to the topic in Part 2. The
discussion lasts between four and five minutes.
The Speaking test assesses whether candidates can communicate effectively in English. The
assessment takes into account Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource,
Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation. More information on
assessing the Speaking test, including Speaking assessment criteria
(public version), is available at ielts.org.