Test Format

The reading section lasts for one hour and the exam format for the Reading section is 3 reading passages and 40 questions.

Each reading passage has 3 or 4 different types of question to answer.

Therefore, in order to be best prepared for your test, you should make sure you have practised each type of questions.

I have given you an example of a Short Answer Question.

I have summarised the question type for you below by describing the skills you need and the tips you can use to improve your score.

Here is the example

IELTS SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

And here are the Task Requirements, Skills and Tips.

 

The Task:

You need to answer questions regarding details in the passage.

 

Skills Needed:

You need to be able to locate information in the passage.

You need to be able to understand detail and specific information in the passage.

 

Hints and Tips

 

You should identify the type of word you need, i.e. is it a noun, a verb, an adjective etc.

You should read through the passage and paraphrase vocabulary in the question.

You should read the questions and identify the key words.

You should locate the information in the passage.

You should read the instructions carefully; check how many words you can use.

You should understand the answers usually come in order.

 

You can use tips and information on this website to help make it easier to obtain a higher score, but remember you still need to work at learning the language to be successful.

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Good Luck

 

Jonathan

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