The reading sub-test
IELTS materials• The Reading Sub-test takes 60 minutes and is in 3 sections. There are 3 passages with a combined length of 1500-2500 words and a total of 40 questions.
• The reading passages become more difficult as you progress through the test.
• The passages are taken from journals, magazines, books and newspapers. All the topics are of general interest and are not specialised texts.
• The reading passages may contain diagrams, charts or graphs, and at least one passage will include an argument. If a reading passage contains technical or specialised words, a glossary is usually provided.
• The questions may come before or after the reading passages in the examination booklet, and instructions and examples are given at the beginning of a new group of questions.
• You must write your answers during the Reading Sub-test on the Answer Sheet provided.
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