IELTS READING REVIEW

How many passages are there in IELTS reading?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

How many questions are included in IELTS reading?

• 20
• 30
• 40
• 50

What are synonyms?

• words that have similar meanings
• words that have opposite meanings
• words that look the same
• words that sound the same

Is it a good idea to only look for words that are in the questions?

• no, you must also be looking out for synonyms
• yes, because they will lead you to the answer

Is it possible to predict what word or type of word may be the answer?

• yes, always
• sometimes it is possible as the words surrounding the space may help you
• never

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

Does the examiner check to see if you have written the correct answer in the question paper?

• yes, always
• no, they only check the answer sheet
• sometimes

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

How long is the entire IELTS reading section?
 

• 40 minutes total
• 30 minutes plus 10 minutes to transfer answers
• 20 minutes total
• 60 minutes total

Skimming is.......

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