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.
In today’s society we rely on _____ and _____ to access information.
We have to trust that a passport or driver’s license has not been _____ with.
Fingerprint, facial, iris and _____ patterns are sources of biometric data.
We’re identifying people at _____ with facial recognition software.
As the technology _____, our identities will be better _____.
Answers – Listening Exercises
Usernames, passwords
Tampered
Voice
Borders
Emerges, protected
A couple of difficult sentences from the listening:
– To identify people we give them a passport and trust that the picture on it is theirs, or the driver’s license hasn’t been tampered with.
– We’ll see technology that they’re using in Asia, with cell phones passing credentials to vending machines for convenience.
Note: “tamper with” = interfere with something, damage or make unauthorized alterations to something
Audio Transcript
In today’s society, we use password to access some of most critical information for our gorvenment, our businesses alike. We reply on username and password to indentify people. We give them the passport and trust that the picture on it is theirs, or the driver’s license has been tampered with . That’s not a good anymore in the days that we live in. Yes fingerprint, facial, iris and of course voice, that all have biometrics patterns to it. For example, the voice has specific point of highs and lows that is unique to you. On your fingerprint this several militia points and delta patterns and grooms they create a unique ID so that when you come back it can be matched as many. We’re identifying people at borders with facial recognition sofware even some of the higher laptops taoday come with facial recognition software to allow you access to your laptop. With the swipe of finger, you can gain access to your PC, gain access single sign on your network . So not only is it secure but it’s easy as well. We’ll see technology that they’re using in Asia with cellphones passing credentials to vending machine for convenince. So I think as the technology emergers, our identities will be better protected. It will be easy for us to give our identities that say we are who we are versus us just telling who we are.
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:
