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📖IELTS General60 dk

ReadingIELTS General Exam Guide

60
minutes
40
questions
3
task type

Band score calculated from 40 questions. 39-40 correct: Band 9, 35-36 correct: Band 8, 30-31 correct: Band 7

Task Types

IELTS General Reading

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Section 1 - Social Survival

14 questions

Short everyday texts: notices, ads, timetables (14 questions)

Strategies:

  • Quickly scan for key information
2

Section 2 - Workplace Survival

13 questions

Work-related texts: job descriptions, contracts, training materials (13 questions)

Strategies:

  • Familiarize yourself with work terminology
3

Section 3 - General Reading

13 questions

Longer, more complex text: magazine or newspaper article (13 questions)

Strategies:

  • Read questions first
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Golden Tips

  • Allocate 20 minutes for each section
  • Get familiar with everyday English texts
  • Apply skimming and scanning techniques
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Common Mistakes

  • Spending too much time on Section 1
  • Not verifying answers in the text

Preparation Resources

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