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The IELTS Reading Test
The Reading module lasts 60 minutes. The reading passages and the questions will be given to candidates on a Question Paper.
Candidates need to write all of their answers on the Answer Sheet provided. They have 60 minutes to read the passages and answer as many of the 40 questions as they can.
There are 40 questions in total. The three reading passages will be of an academic nature, but be written for a general audience.
Question Types
There are many types of questions used in the Reading module, include those as follow:
» Multiple-choice questions
» Short-answer questions
» Completing sentences
» Completing notes, summary, tables, flowcharts
» Labeling a diagram
» Choosing headings for paragraphs or sections of a text
» Locating information
» Identifying points of view
» Identifying writer's claims
» Classifying information
» Matching lists or phrases
Reading Test Examples:
The IELTS Writing Test
IELTS tests your ability to produce two quite different pieces of writing in a fairly short period of time. The test is divided into two parts and you are allowed one hour to complete both parts.
Writing Task 1
In the first part, you are given a task based on some graphic or pictorial information. You are expected to write a descriptive report of at least 150 words on the information provided.
Writing Task 2
The second task is more demanding. You are expected to produce a written argument on a given topic and to organise your answer clearly, given some examples to support your points. You will have to write at least 250 words and, as Task 2 is longer than Task 1, you are advised to spend approximately 40 minutes on this task and 20 minutes on the first task.
Writing Test Examples:
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This booklet provides some general pointers for individuals preparing to take the assessment.
» IELTS (2009) Information for candidates
This booklet gives an overview of IELTS for teachers and course administrators, it outlines the key features and administrative procedures for IELTS.
» IELTS (2007). IELTS Official Handbook 2007
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/rs_notes/index.htm
https://www.teachers.cambridgeesol.org/ts/teachingresources
Dominic Cole's IELTS Blog
http://www.dcielts.com/
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