In order to get an 8 band score in listening and reading you need to get 89% of the marks. Since IELTS reading and listening have 40 questions each, in order to get band 8 you have to at least answer 36 questions of each. Now the question arises How can I crack ielts with band 8? Make sure you complete the sample test in the stipulated time frame and free yourself from distractions while doing a mock IELTS test. By far, this is the easiest of the 4 modules, and potentially the highest-scoring. Listening module doesn't allow you to revisit your answers since the voice over is only heard once.