IELTS Category G Scoring Criteria

IELTS Category G scoring standard: The test is divided into four parts: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Each score has a maximum score of 9. Listening and reading are non-subjective questions, with 40 questions each. For category G, if you answer 18 to 25 questions correctly, your score will be 5.0 or 5.5. The writing and oral examinations are subjective questions, and the scoring standard is based on the examiner's subjective impression. There will only be an integer or 0.5 difference between these two items.

1. Introduction to IELTS Category G

IELTS Category A test (Academic) is an academic test. IELTS G test (General Training), which is a training test.

2. The main differences between the two are as follows

1. Different uses

The Type A exam is mainly aimed at international students who need to apply for overseas universities, so in the exam In terms of requirements, you need to master more academic and professional vocabulary to meet the needs of studying abroad in the future.

The G-type exam is aimed at people who are about to immigrate overseas or need to live and work overseas for a long time. Therefore, the focus of the G-type exam is different from that of the A-type exam, with more emphasis on basic language skills. It is used to evaluate whether an individual's language level can meet the requirements of life and work.

2. Different reading aspects

Category A reading materials often come from academic journals and magazines. The G-category reading materials are closer to life, such as some advertisements, notices, etc. Because the materials are different, there are also big differences in answering skills.