IELTS Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension

Overview

• The IELTS Reading Comprehension module assesses a candidate's ability to read and comprehend written English.
• The test consists of 40 questions, divided into 3 sections, with a total time limit of 60 minutes.

Section 1: Reading for Gist

• 13-15 questions
• Focuses on understanding the main idea, gist, or purpose of a passage
• Question types:
  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Identifying information (True/False/Not Given)
  • Sentence completion

Section 2: Reading for Detail

• 13-15 questions
• Focuses on understanding specific details, facts, and information in a passage
• Question types:
  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Identifying information (True/False/Not Given)
  • Sentence completion
  • Labeling a diagram or map

Section 3: Reading for Discourse

• 13-15 questions
• Focuses on understanding the writer's tone, attitude, and purpose
• Question types:
  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Identifying information (True/False/Not Given)
  • Sentence completion
  • Identifying the writer's tone or attitude

Question Types

• Multiple-choice questions: Choose the correct answer from a set of options.
• Identifying information: Determine whether a statement is True, False, or Not Given according to the passage.
• Sentence completion: Fill in the blanks with the correct information from the passage.
• Labeling a diagram or map: Identify and label specific parts of a diagram or map.

Tips and Strategies

• Skim and scan the passage to identify the main idea and key information.
• Read the questions carefully and identify the type of question.
• Manage your time effectively, allocating sufficient time for each section.
• Practice active reading by underlining or highlighting key information in the passage.

IELTS Reading Comprehension

Overview

• Assesses a candidate's ability to read and comprehend written English
• Consists of 40 questions, divided into 3 sections, with a total time limit of 60 minutes

Section 1: Reading for Gist

• 13-15 questions
• Focuses on understanding the main idea, gist, or purpose of a passage
• Question types:
  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Identifying information (True/False/Not Given)
  • Sentence completion

Section 2: Reading for Detail

• 13-15 questions
• Focuses on understanding specific details, facts, and information in a passage
• Question types:
  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Identifying information (True/False/Not Given)
  • Sentence completion
  • Labeling a diagram or map

Section 3: Reading for Discourse

• 13-15 questions
• Focuses on understanding the writer's tone, attitude, and purpose
• Question types:
  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Identifying information (True/False/Not Given)
  • Sentence completion
  • Identifying the writer's tone or attitude

Question Types

• Multiple-choice questions: Choose the correct answer from a set of options
• Identifying information: Determine whether a statement is True, False, or Not Given according to the passage
• Sentence completion: Fill in the blanks with the correct information from the passage
• Labeling a diagram or map: Identify and label specific parts of a diagram or map

Tips and Strategies

• Skim and scan the passage to identify the main idea and key information
• Read the questions carefully and identify the type of question
• Manage your time effectively, allocating sufficient time for each section
• Practice active reading by underlining or highlighting key information in the passage