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How is the IELTS listening test conducted online?

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The IELTS listening test, whether taken in person or online through a secure platform, follows the same format. It consists of four sections, each with different types of questions. Here's how it works:

1. Section 1: A conversation between two people set in an everyday social context. Questions about the content are in multiple-choice, short-answer, and note completion formats. This section is usually about a situation relevant to daily life or work environment like booking an appointment, traveling, or shopping.

2. Section 2: A monologue, which could be an announcement, a speech, or an academic lecture. The candidate has to complete the notes while listening to the recording. This section is usually about something that's informative in nature, like a description of a place, a process, a plan, or an event.

3. Section 3: Another conversation, but this time between up to four people set in an educational or training context. Questions are a mix of multiple choice, short-answer, and gap-filling types. This section is usually about an educational situation like a tutorial, a class, or a workplace training session.

4. Section 4: A monologue on an academic subject. Candidates have to complete notes while listening. This section might be a university lecture, a talk at a conference, or an academic presentation. It's usually more complex and technical in nature than the content of Section 2.

Each section is timed (approximately 3.5 to 5 minutes), and the test taker can listen to each part only once. After each section, there is a short pause for candidates to transfer their answers to the answer sheet. It's important to note that candidates may not replay any part of the recording during the test.

The online version of the test would follow these steps but in a virtual platform where the candidate can take the test from anywhere with a stable internet connection, rather than a physical location like a test center. The security and integrity of the exam are maintained through proctoring software that monitors the candidate's environment and activity during the test.

It’s crucial to remember that practice is key in acclimating yourself with these methods, as it can be challenging to adapt to the online format due to technical issues or unfamiliarity with the platform itself.

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