IELTS score between 1 and 9 for each part of the test – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. You can score whole (e.g., 5.0, 6.0, 7.0) or half (e.g., 5.5, 6.5, 7.5) bands in each part. Universities often demand an IELTS score of 6 or 7. They may also demand a minimum IELTS score in each of the 4 sections.
IELTS scoring system and band scale
The IELTS scoring system is very unique composed of 9 bands, measured in consistent manner and is internationally acclaimed and understood. The IELTS score ranges from 1 to 9 for each part of the test. The individual result from these four parts will produce an overall band score ... more →
How long does it take to do the IELTS test?
IELTS has four parts – Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes) and Speaking (11–14 minutes). The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are done in one sitting.
Is IELTS valid for 3 years now?
The IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) is valid for two years. At present, IELTS score is valid for a three year period for Australian General Skilled Migration (GSM) applications.
Is there any pass or fail in the IELTS exam?
There is no pass or no fail in the IELTS exam. Generally, when you take any test or exam then there can be the possibility of getting passed or failed. But here in this case, you will not get failed but you may be disqualified to continue your higher education in choice of college or university.
IELTS Listening Exercise 18 – Short Answer Questions
Difficulty level: Semi Hard
This type of exercises aims at improving your listening skills for short-answer questions. It requires you to be patient and attentive in order to answer all the questions correctly. Listen to the recording and try to answer all the given questions:
“Hair of the dog”…
Write ONLY ONE WORD from the dialogue for each answer.
Who is Fido? _________________
A bottle of what did Finn buy? _________________
What should the hair of the dog cure? _________________
Hair of the dog was believed to be a remedy for what disease, according to the medieval belief? _________________
Who’s going to drink just coffee today? _________________
Answers – Listening Exercises
Dog
Whisky
Hangover
Rabies
Rob
Audio Transcript
Feifei: Hi Rob. Nice to see you here! I love this coffee shop by the park. And because it’s outside, I can bring Fido with me. Rob: Hello Feifei. Don’t bark so loud, Fido… Oh dear… My head hurts so much… Feifei: Oh, I didn’t want to say it but… well, you don’t look well, Rob! Rob: I’ve got a hangover. I went to the pub yesterday to watch the football… Feifei: …and you had too much to drink? Rob: Yes. Let’s see: I had a beer after the first goal, and then two more… before Finn bought a bottle of whisky… and he told us to have just a small glass… Feifei: Or half a bottle! After all this alcohol, there’s nothing better than a good strong coffee! Oh, there’s Finn. Hi Finn! Rob: Hi Finn. Finn: Fido – good boy! Hi Feifei! Hi Rob! Great match yesterday, eh?! I’d love a beer. Fancy one? Hair of the dog, you know? Rob: Yeah, OK, go on then. The best thing for this hangover is the hair of the dog. Feifei: The hair of the dog? Is it what you use here in Britain to cure a hangover?! Rob: It’s just what we say. Isn’t it, Fido? Feifei: Well, luckily I do have a pair of scissors in my bag. Come on, Fido. I’m just going to cut a little bit of your lovely long hair. Rob: Feifei, no need to cut Fido’s hair! In English, when we say ‘the hair of the dog’, we mean a small alcoholic drink which you have to cure a hangover. It’s just an expression. Finn just offered me a beer. Feifei: Oh, what an odd expression! Rob: Well, apparently it comes from the phrase ‘the hair of the dog that bit me’. It’s a reference to a medieval belief that when someone was bitten by a dog with the disease rabies, they could be cured by putting the same dog’s hair onto the infected wound. Let’s hear examples of how to use this expression in today’s The English We Speak.
Examples The doctor told Jane to take a couple of painkillers and to drink plenty of water. He said that would be much better than the hair of the dog! Alan felt better after drinking a Bloody Mary in the morning. His mate said the best cure for a hangover is the hair of the dog.
Feifei: So this is a very old expression. Although I think the best cure for a hangover is not to drink too much in the first place. Finn: I drink to that! Cheers! Rob: Cheers! No more drinking for me for a while. Thank you for your concern, Feifei. And your hair is all yours, Fido. Rob: For me… it’s just coffee today! Bye! Finn: And I drink to that too. Cheers!
Practice IELTS listening exercises more and more to improve your listening skills. On the real test, you will hear the recording only once and listening questions get increasingly difficult.
Practising different types of listening questions separately will help you to develop yourself with specific techniques for that kind of questions in the IELTS listening test.
Related IELTS Resources
Take a practice test to find out what is your current weakness in terms of IELTS scale and allow more time to improve your weak spots. The following IELTS resources will help you to develop your skills faster:
