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Preparation of IELTS reading

The reading test lasts for 60 minutes. This test contains 3 sections with a total of 40 questions. You are also required to transfer the answers onto a given answer sheet within the given time limit. The test is used to assess your ability to read and grasp the main idea behind the text accurately. Thus, to prepare for Reading test you need to practice it daily with acute attention.

Provided below are some useful tips for preparation of IELTS Reading test:

  1. Make sure that you follow all the instructions and understand the question.
  2. Always look for the title, heading or any other special feature provided i.e. figures, underlining, capitals, italics, tables etc.
  3. Take care of timing. It is not recommended to spend too much time on one question or passage.
  4. Read for the purpose of extracting the required information. It is not preferable to read each and every word.
  5. Attempt every question. There is no negative marking for a wrong answer.
  6. Stay calm even if you are not aware of the subject of the text in question. All the answers will be found in the text itself.
  7. Do not change the form or origin of the words in your answer from the words in the text in question. Do write your answer in the same form.
  8. Keep a check on your spellings.
  9. Stay alert while using singular and plural form of a word.
  10. Adhere to the asked work limit.

** Do not attempt to apply your knowledge regarding the subject in text while writing answers. All the answers will be provided in the given text.

** Always manage your time in a way so that you are left with enough time to review your answers.

If you practice Reading as per the above mentioned tips, you will be able to perform well in your IELTS Reading test.

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Listening

The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
to follow the development of ideas.

No. of questions: 40 Marks:

each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 30 minutes (+ 2 minutes review time )

Speaking

The IELTS Speaking test assesses your pronunciation, grammar, accuracy, fluency and lexical resources while speaking English. There are three (3) parts to this test, with each part fulfilling a specific function in terms of task input, interaction pattern and the test taker’s output.

Part 1: Introduction & Interview This part includes general questions about the test taker like residence, work,family, interests, etc.

Part 2: Long Run Cue cards are shared on a particular topic and one (1) minute will be given to prepare to speak for upto two (2) minutes on the topic.

Part 3: Discussion This part gives you the opportunity to discuss the topic from the cue card in further detail, in a more general and abstract way

Total time: 11-14 minutes

Reading

The IELTS Reading test is designed to test a wide range of reading skills including reading for skimming, details, gist, understanding arguments and writer’s opinions,attitude and purpose

IELTS Academic Reading – It includes three (3) reading passages (with a variety of questions) ranging from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. These passages are of general interest dealing with interesting and recognizably appropriate issues, with at least one passage containing a detailed logical argument

Note: The reading texts may contain non-verbal materials as well like graphs, diagrams or illustrations.

IELTS General Reading – It includes three (3) daily passages (with 2-3 short texts in the first passage, 2 texts in the second passage and 1 long text in the third passage), based on an English-speaking environment, from notices, newspapers, magazines or advertisements.

Reading passage 1: texts based on social survival, like advertisements, notices and timetables

Reading passage 2: texts based on workplace survival, like contracts, job descriptions, staff development & training material

Reading passage 3: texts based on general reading, involving more extended prose and a complex structure.

No. of questions: 40

Marks: each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 60 minutes (no additional transfer time)

Note: Please note that the question types in the Listening & Reading sections can include multiple choice answers, true or false answers, matching information/headings or sentence, table & flow-chart completion.

Listening

The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
to follow the development of ideas.

No. of questions: 40 Marks:

each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 30 minutes (+10 minutes transfer time)