INTRODUCTION To READING TEST
The General Reading Test spreads over 3 sections containing 40 questions in total. You are given a total of 60 minutes to answer these questions. Unlike IELTS listening, you are not provided with additional time to transfer your answers to a separate answer sheet. So your answering will be an on-going process.
In section 1 you will be answering 13-15 questions based on two or three short factual texts such as advertisements, manuals etc.
In section 2 another 13-15 questions are followed by two or three work related information texts. E.g., notices, leaflets, etc.
In section 3 the last 13-15 questions are raised from a long text on any general topic.
Previous TEST
The General Reading Test spreads over 3 sections containing 40 questions in total. You are given a total of 60 minutes to answer these questions. Unlike IELTS listening, you are not provided with additional time to transfer your answers to a separate answer sheet. So your answering will be an on-going process.
In SECTION 1 The examiner will ask you 6-7 questions about yourself and everyday situations. This will take up to 4-5 minutes. The questions will be asked in a particular sequential order.
Example:
- Do you have a leisure time activity?
- When do you find time to do this?
- How long have you been doing this?
- Who or what inspired you to start this?
- Does anyone of your family have a similar hobby?
- What else do you do in your free time other than your main hobby?
- What do you think is the most popular spare time activity of the people in your city?
In SECTION 2 You will be given a cue card which usually consists of a general topic related to your personal life along with 4 guiding statements. You will be given one minute to prepare your speech and the examiner will give a paper and a pencil in order to jot down notes and then you will have to speak 1-2 minutes continuously on the topic you have been given. This part of the test will take up to 3 minutes.
Example:
In SECTION 3 The examiner will ask you between 6 and 7 questions on more general or abstract topics similar to the topic you spoke in section 2. You will have to either argue or opine on the topics you are questioned. This will take up to 4-5 minutes.
Example:
- What do you like about your job? What are the problems faced by women at work?
- How has technology affected the jobs and the employment scenario?
- Which is more important luck or hard work to become successful in a career?
- Do you think working part-time will destroy the stability of your career?
- How do you think an employee can develop a healthy relationship with the employer?
- What do you think a fresher should consider when choosing a lifelong career?
Tips
The speaking consists of 3 sections which covers over a period of 11-14 minutes. This test will be a face to face formal interview with a qualified IELTS examiner. Your voice will be recorded for additional marking purpose.
In SECTION 1 The examiner will ask you 6-7 questions about yourself and everyday situations. This will take up to 4-5 minutes. The questions will be asked in a particular sequential order.
Example:
- Do you have a leisure time activity?
- When do you find time to do this?
- How long have you been doing this?
- Who or what inspired you to start this?
- Does anyone of your family have a similar hobby?
- What else do you do in your free time other than your main hobby?
- What do you think is the most popular spare time activity of the people in your city?
In SECTION 2 You will be given a cue card which usually consists of a general topic related to your personal life along with 4 guiding statements. You will be given one minute to prepare your speech and the examiner will give a paper and a pencil in order to jot down notes and then you will have to speak 1-2 minutes continuously on the topic you have been given. This part of the test will take up to 3 minutes.
Example:
In SECTION 3 The examiner will ask you between 6 and 7 questions on more general or abstract topics similar to the topic you spoke in section 2. You will have to either argue or opine on the topics you are questioned. This will take up to 4-5 minutes.
Example:
- What do you like about your job? What are the problems faced by women at work?
- How has technology affected the jobs and the employment scenario?
- Which is more important luck or hard work to become successful in a career?
- Do you think working part-time will destroy the stability of your career?
- How do you think an employee can develop a healthy relationship with the employer?
- What do you think a fresher should consider when choosing a lifelong career?
