IELTS READING

What is the structure of the IELTS General Reading Test?

The General Training Reading test in IELTS consists of three sections, with a total of 40 questions. The test lasts for 60 minutes.

Section 1:

This section contains two or three short factual texts on everyday topics. The texts are usually taken from notices, advertisements, and company handbooks. There are 13 or 14 questions in this section.

Section 2:

This section contains two short factual texts on work-related topics. The texts are usually taken from job descriptions, company policies, and training manuals. There are 13 or 14 questions in this section.

Section 3:

This section contains one longer text on a topic of general interest. The text is usually taken from a newspaper, magazine, or website. There are 13 or 14 questions in this section.

All of the questions in the General Training Reading test are multiple-choice questions. The questions are designed to test your ability to locate, understand, and interpret information in a variety of written texts. You will need to demonstrate your ability to identify main ideas, details, opinions, and attitudes, as well as your ability to follow an argument and draw conclusions.

What is the structure of the IELTS Academic Reading Test?

The Academic Reading test in IELTS consists of three sections, with a total of 40 questions. The test lasts for 60 minutes.

Section 1:

This section contains three short texts on everyday topics, such as advertisements, timetables, and notices. There are 13 or 14 questions in this section.

Section 2:

This section contains two short texts on work-related topics, such as training manuals, company policies, and job descriptions. There are 13 or 14 questions in this section.

Section 3:

This section contains one longer text on a topic of general interest, such as science, history, or culture. The text is usually taken from a book, journal article, or academic paper. There are 13 or 14 questions in this section.

All of the questions in the Academic Reading test are multiple-choice questions. The questions are designed to test your ability to locate, understand, and interpret information in a variety of written texts. You will need to demonstrate your ability to identify main ideas, supporting details, implied meanings, and opinions, as well as your ability to follow an argument and draw conclusions. You may also be asked to identify information from diagrams, charts, or tables that accompany the text.