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.
Opening or switching a bank account can seem ______, so it’s important to start by thinking about why you need a bank account. You may need it in order to receive ______ or benefits, to pay ______ bills, to take money out of cash ______, or to make payments using a debit card.
Different types of accounts are available. Current accounts are good for ______ your day-to-day money. They allow you to go ______, so you’ll have to pass a credit check when you apply for one. If you go into the ______ you’ll have to pay fees and ______. Basic bank accounts are similar to current accounts, but they don’t let you go overdrawn.
Answers – Listening Exercises
Overwhelming
Wages
Household
Machines
Managing
Overdrawn
Red
Interest
Audio Transcript
If you are looking for a bank account either because you want a new one or because you are thinking of switching, it can all seem very overwhelming. Before you look at what the banks and building societies are offering, it’s best to start by thinking about why you need a bank account. Perhaps you need an account to have your wages or benefits paid into and you might want to set up direct debits or standing orders to pay your household bills. You probably want to be able to take money out of cash machines and pay for things with a debit card.
So having decided on the things you need, now it’s the time to look at the types of bank account that are available, and work out which one is best for you. Current accounts are good for managing your day to day money. Your wages or benefits can be paid straight in. You can set up direct debits and standing orders for paying bills. You get a debit card that also lets you take money out of cashpoint and usually get a checkbook too. Most current accounts allow you to go overdrawn. So you’ll have to pass a credit check when you apply for one. If you do go into the red, it’s likely that you’ll pay fees and interest. If there is not enough in your account to cover a direct debit or standing order, you’ll probably have to pay extra charges.
Basic bank accounts give you most of the same things as a current account. Your wages or benefits can be paid straight in. You can set up direct debits and standing orders, and you normally get a debit card that also lets you take money out of cashpoints. The main difference is they don’t let you go overdrawn. So, there is no credit check to pass and no overdraft fees or interests to pay. But they normally do still have charges for a few starting debits and standing orders.
Phrases
Sth can seem overwhelming: confusing Building societies: a business that lends you money if you want to buy a house, or pays you interest on money you invest there Direct debits: an arrangement for making payments, usually to an organization, in which your bank moves money from your account into the organization’s account at regular times Standing orders: an instruction to a bank to pay a particular amount of money at regular times from a person’s bank account to another bank account To go overdrawn: having taken more money out of your bank account than the account contained, or (of a bank account) having had more money taken from it than was originally in it. Go into the red: into debt or an unprofitable financial condition Overdraft fees: an amount of money that a customer with a bank account is temporarily allowed to owe to the bank, or the agreement that allows this. To work out which one is best for you to: to decide
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
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