IELTS READING FORMAT

How long does the IELTS Academic Reading test last?

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 75 minutes

• 90 minutes

How many texts are included in the IELTS Academic Reading test?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many questions are there in total in the IELTS Academic Reading test?

• 30

• 35

• 40

• 45

From which sources are the texts in the IELTS Academic Reading test taken?

• Children's books

• Comic books

• Books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and online resources

• Technical manuals

What does "from the passage" mean?

• You can only write two words

• the passage of time is inevitable

• you will find the exact answer in the text

• you need to make up the answer yourself

Does spelling matter in IELTS reading?

• yes, incorrect spelling means no marks
• no, you can still get some marks even if you spell the answer incorrectly
• not at all

Is it better to guess or leave a blank space?

• guess, you could be right!
• leave a blank space, marks are deducted for wrong answers

Skimming is.......

• reading quickly to get an idea what the passage is about
• reading every word closely
• looking for specific details in the passage

Scanning is.......

• looking for specific details in the passage
• reading quickly to get an idea what the passage is about
• reading every word closely

In the reading test, how much time do you have to transfer your answers from the test papers to your answer sheet?

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 5 minutes

• None