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IELTS

PROF. A. JACOBS
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IELTS TEST
• There are two IELTS tests available, IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training.

• The test Bocconi students have to take is IELTS Academic


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How does it work?

• You’ll take the first three parts of the test on the same day, in the
following order:
• Listening, Reading and Writing (there are no breaks between
these tests)
• Speaking test will be held either on the same day or before or
after that,
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LISTENING
FORMAT
You will listen to four recordings of native English speakers
and then write your answers to a series of questions.

• Recording 1: a conversation between two people set in an


everyday social context.
• Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context, e.g.
a speech about local facilities.
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LISTENING CONT.
• Recording 3: a conversation between up to four people set in an
educational or training context, e.g. a university tutor and a student
discussing an assignment.

• Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject, e.g. a university


lecture.
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• DURATION: The IELTS Listening test takes approximately 30


minutes, and you are allowed an extra 10 minutes to transfer your
answers from your question booklet to your answer sheet.

• NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: 40
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READING
You will need to read quickly and efficiently and manage your time.
You will be asked to read three different passages and respond to
related questions in your IELTS Reading test.
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FORMAT
• Three long texts which range from the descriptive and factual to
the discursive and analytical.
• These are taken from books, journals, magazines and
newspapers.
• They are appropriate for people entering university courses or
seeking professional registration.
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• The IELTS Reading test takes approximately 60 minutes,


including the time it takes to transfer your answers from your
question booklet to your answer sheet.

• 40 questions
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ACADEMIC WRITING
The IELTS Writing test takes 60 minutes.
• Spend 20 minutes on Task 1, and 40 minutes
on Task 2.
• You will need to manage your own time, so
make sure you move on to Task 2 after 20
minutes.
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FORMAT
Write in a formal style in the IELTS Academic Writing test.
• In Task 1 you will be presented with a graph, table, chart or
diagram. You will be asked to describe, summarise or explain the
information in your own words. This might involve describing and
explaining data, describing the stages of a process or how
something works, or describing an object or event.
• In Task 2 you will be asked to write an essay in response to a
point of view, argument or problem. You should find the issues
interesting and easy to understand.
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SPEAKING
• You will talk to a certified examiner in the IELTS Speaking test.
The test is interactive and as close to a real-life situation as a test
can get. A variety of accents may be used, and the test will be
recorded.
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• You will talk to a certified examiner in the IELTS Speaking test.


The test is interactive and as close to a real-life situation as a test
can get. A variety of accents may be used, and the test will be
recorded.

• DURATION: 11-14 minutes


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• The examiner will want to see how well you can:


• communicate opinions and information on everyday topics and
common experiences; to do this you will need to answer a range of
questions
• speak at length on a given topic using appropriate language
• organise your ideas coherently
• express and justify your opinions
• analyse, discuss and speculate about issues.
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FORMAT
• Part 1: The examiner will introduce him or herself and ask you to
introduce yourself and confirm your identity. The examiner will ask
you general questions on familiar topics, e.g. home, family, work,
studies and interests. This section should help you relax and talk
naturally.
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• Part 2: The examiner will give you a task card which asks you to
talk about a particular topic, including points to include in your
talk. You will be given one minute to prepare and make notes.
You will then be asked to talk for 1-2 minutes on the topic. You will
not be interrupted during this time, so it is important to keep
talking. The examiner will then ask you one or two questions on
the same topic.
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• Part 3: The examiner will ask you further questions which are
connected to the topic of Part 2. These questions are designed to
give you an opportunity to discuss more abstract issues and
ideas.
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Signing up for the exam

• Do not do "IELTS Online" (as it is not as


widely accepted as the other versions ).
• It is advisable to do IELTS Computer-Based"
or "IELTS Paper-based" at a recognised
venue (e.g. at Bocconi, or at the British
Council, IH etc).
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HOW TO BOOK
Book your exam slot on the British
Council Website/International House
website. Follow the instructions,
paying attention to exam type, date and
location
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Exam Option
If you are not happy with one part of
the paper you can retake that part. Look
for instructions on the website.
THANKS.

Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi


Via Sarfatti 25 | 20136 Milano – Italia | Tel +39 02 5836.1

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