Wesleyan University-Philippines in Cabanatuan City

BUSINESS 101

Introduction
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is widely recognised as
a reliable means of assessing the language ability of candidates who need to study
or work where English is the language of communication. These Practice Tests are
designed to give future IELTS candidates an idea of whether their English is at the
required level.
IELTS is owned by three partners, Cambridge English Language Assessment, part of
the University of Cambridge, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Limited (through
its subsidiary company, IELTS Australia Pty Limited). Further information on IELTS can
be found on the IELTS website www.ielts.org.
WHAT IS THE TEST FORMAT?
IEL TS consists of four components. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking
tests. There is a choice of Reading and Writing tests according to whether a candidate is
taking the Academic or General Training module.

The test components are taken in the following order:
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Listening
4 sections, 40 items approximately 30 minutes
Academic Reading
3 sections, 40 items
60 minutes
Academic Writing
2 tasks
60 minutes
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Speaking
11 to 14 minutes
Total Test Time
2 hours 44 minutes
General Training Reading
3 sections, 40 items
60 minutes
General Training Writing
2 tasks
60 minutes
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Introduction
ACADEMIC TEST FORMAT
Listening
This test consists of four sections, each with ten questions. The first two sections are
concerned with social needs. The first section is a conversation between two speakers and
the second section is a monologue. The final two sections are concerned with situations
related to educational or training contexts. The third section is a conversation between up to
four people and the fourth section 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, 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.
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, short-answer questions.
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 (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, 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, 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 on the IELTS website.