THE IELTS READING EXAM

How much time do you have to complete the IELTS reading exam?

• 45 minutes

• 1 hour

• 90 minutes

• 2 hours

How many questions are there, in total, in the reading paper?

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 50

How many SECTIONS are there in the reading paper?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

During the reading exam, the questions will .......

• Become Progressively easier

• Become Progressively harder

• Remain at the same level

• Be totally random

In order to receive a grade 6, you must answer ______ reading questions correctly?

• 19-22

• 23-26

• 27-31

• 31+

Which kind of text will NOT be used as source material for the reading extracts?

(choose all you think are correct)

• Newspaper/Magazine articles

• Song lyrics and poetry

• Academic reports and journals

• Reputable websites

• Social Media posts

How many words will the reading section have, in total?

• 1700-2149

• 2150-2750

• 2751-3000

• 3000+

What question types may be included in the reading paper?

(Choose all correct answers)

• True/False/Not Given

• Short Answer Questions

• Multiple Choice

• Sentence Completion

• Matching Paragraphs

How about from these reading task options?

Which are NOT possible?

• Classification

• Translation

• Giving a personal response

• Completing notes, a summary or a plan

• Diagram, Table or Chart completion

What percentage (%) of your total IELTS score is represented by the reading paper?

• 25%

• 35%

• 40%

• 50%