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IELTS Question Paper – Full Guide, Format & Free Practice

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If you want to score high in IELTS, understanding the IELTS question paper for all four modules is the most important step. This complete guide explains the structure, question types, and difficulty level, and gives you sample practice questions for better preparation.

IELTS Question Paper Format (Module-Wise Overview)

The IELTS exam has four sections:

  1. Listening – 40 questions

  2. Reading – 40 questions

  3. Writing – 2 tasks

  4. Speaking – 3 parts

Below is the full breakdown of the IELTS question paper for each section.

1. IELTS Listening Question Paper

✔ Duration: 30 minutes

✔ Questions: 40

✔ Sections: 4 audio tracks

Question Types

  • Multiple Choice

  • Fill in the blanks

  • Map/Diagram labeling

  • Matching

  • Sentence completion

Sample Listening Questions

  1. Where is the new library located?

  2. What is the speaker’s main suggestion?

2. IELTS Reading Question Paper

✔ Duration: 60 minutes

✔ Questions: 40

✔ Sections: 3 long passages

Question Types

  • True/False/Not Given

  • Yes/No/Not Given

  • Matching headings

  • Summary completion

  • MCQ

  • Sentence completion

Sample Reading Questions

  1. The writer believes climate change is unavoidable – True/False/Not Given

  2. Which paragraph discusses “economic impact”?

3. IELTS Writing Question Paper

✔ Duration: 60 minutes

✔ Tasks: 2

Task 1

  • Academic → Graph, chart, map, process

  • General → Letter writing

Task 2

  • Opinion

  • Problem-solution

  • Discussion

  • Advantages–Disadvantages

Sample Task 2 Question

Some people think technology makes life easier. Others believe it creates more problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

4. IELTS Speaking Question Paper

✔ Duration: 11–14 minutes

✔ Parts: 3

Speaking Parts

Part 1: Introduction questions
 Part 2: Cue card
 Part 3: Follow-up discussion

Sample Speaking Questions

  • What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

  • Cue Card: Describe a memorable journey you have taken.

  • How has travel changed in the past decade?

Free IELTS Question Paper Samples

You can practice using these PDFs:

  • IELTS Listening full test

  • IELTS Reading 3-passage set

  • IELTS Writing Task 1 & 2 samples

  • IELTS Speaking cue card list

How to Use IELTS Question Papers for Practice

✔ Take full tests under timed conditions
 ✔ Check answers using the official marking criteria
 ✔ Analyze mistakes
 ✔ Practice Writing Task 2 daily
 ✔ Practice speaking answers in a 2-minute structure

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FAQ – IELTS Question Paper

1. What is included in the IELTS question paper?

The IELTS question paper includes four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Each section has different question types and difficulty levels.

2. How many questions are there in the IELTS exam?

There are 40 questions in Listening, 40 questions in Reading, 2 tasks in Writing, and 3 parts in Speaking.

3. Does the IELTS question paper change every year?

Yes. IELTS updates its question style frequently, but the overall format stays the same.

4. Can I download IELTS question papers for practice?

Yes. You can get question paper samples for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. If you want, I can create a PDF—just say “PDF daw.”

5. Are computer-based IELTS question papers different?

The questions are the same, but the format is digital. Reading passages and writing tasks appear on the screen.


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