文档介绍：雅思简介
By 刘璐
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What is IELTS ?
International English language testing system
Original 4 language skills test, launched in 1989
Managed by British Council IDP Australia, University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
(researching, piloting, trailing the papers)
The purpose of IELTS test
The test of ability municate
Not about knowledge or experience of the language itself.(linguistics)
For study or work in English
Four language skills
From non-user to expert user. (0-9)
The rules of the test
Cultural or linguistic bias minimised
Content produced and checked internationally
Variety of accents used
Why IELTS is so popular
Over anisations accept IELTS scores
Offered in over 800 locations in ountries
4 per month
Paper-based
Academic and General Training
Academic : entry to university/college/professional registration/ undergraduate or postgraduate level
General Training: immigration, vocational, secondary education, language training and employment
Format
Listening 40 questions 40minutes
Speaking 3 parts 11-14 minutes
Reading 40 questions 60minutes
Writing 2tasks 60 minutes
Destinations
1. UK
2. Australia
3. Canada
4. US 3000 universities&programs accept IELTS all Ivy League universities most of the top 100
5. New Zealand
Question paper development
2-4 years to develop one item (question)
(item writers in Australia, NZ, UK, USA ,Canada
6 stages
Face to face speaking test
IELTS socio-cognitive model defines language proficiency as multi-dimensional, interactive and purpose-orientated