Skill Checkpoint 1: IELTS Exam Structure
Mixed skills
Multiple choice
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EO — Exam orientation: IELTS test structure and course introduction
MCQ — Multiple choice
CHK — Checking understanding
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Objective
Check your understanding of the four IELTS test parts and score 3 out of 4 or better.
5 min
What to do
Read each question slowly. Decide which IELTS test part it describes, then choose one answer only.
- Answer each question once before checking feedback.
- Submit the checkpoint to see the correct answer and rationale.
- Use the rationale to identify one point to review in the reflection card later.
Four MCQ answers
Before you practise IELTS tasks, you need to know the four test parts. This helps you understand what each activity is training.
Quick reminder
An IELTS test part means one part of the test. IELTS has four test parts: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
- Listening: you hear English and answer questions.
- Reading: you read texts and find answers.
- Writing: you write answers to tasks.
- Speaking: you answer questions aloud in an interview.
Task guidance
Answer the checkpoint questions. Use the reminder above if you are not sure.
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Check your work
You can name the four IELTS test parts, match each one to its main skill, and score 3/4 or better.
- You can match each test part to its main skill.
- You choose one answer for each question.
- You score 3 out of 4 or better.
Reflection
- Which test part feels hardest now?