Reading 1
How long is the IELTS Reading Test (in minutes)?
60 minutes.
How many sections are there in the IELTS Reading Test?
Three (3).
Does each section of the IELTS Reading Test contain a similar or different type of text?
Different.
What is the highest band score you can achieve?
Band 9.
What is the lowest band score you could achieve if you do not go to your test?
Band 0.
How many questions are there in the IELTS Reading Test?
40 questions.
How many questions are there in each section?
13-14.
What type of text is in section 1 of the IELTS Reading Test?
Give an example
A short text.
A notice, advertisement, or letter.
What score out of 40 results in a band 9 grading?
39/40 out of 40.
Why will you get graded a band score of 0?
You do not attend the test.
How many minutes of transfer time do you get in the IELTS Reading Test?
0 minutes.
What topics are covered in the IELTS Reading Test?
Give two (2) options.
Topics such as science, technology, history, education, and the arts (there can be more).
What type of text is in section 2 of the IELTS Reading Test?
Give an example
A longer text.
An article or report.
What strategies should you follow?
Think about the two (2) "S's".
Skimming and Scanning.
What skill does the IELTS Reading Test assess?
Hint:
R__________ C_____________
Reading Comprehension.
Should you read every word in each of the given texts?
No. You will not have enough time.
Which companies run the testing of IELTS in Mexico?
Give the main two (2).
IDP and British Council.
What type of text is in section 3 of the IELTS Reading Test?
Give an example
A more complex text.
An academic article or essay.
What letter in the English alphabet resembles the technique of how you should skim a paragraph?
The letter X or Z.
When "Scanning" should your eyes cover every line of text in a paragraph?
No. "Scanning" is quickly looking for the LOCATION of information.