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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
Tested Skills
SkimmingScanningPractical readingEveryday vocabulary
Question Types
1Section 1 - Social Survival
2Section 2 - Workplace Survival
3Section 3 - General Reading
Task Types
IELTS General Reading
1
Section 1 - Social Survival
14 questionsShort everyday texts: notices, ads, timetables (14 questions)
Strategies:
- •Quickly scan for key information
2
Section 2 - Workplace Survival
13 questionsWork-related texts: job descriptions, contracts, training materials (13 questions)
Strategies:
- •Familiarize yourself with work terminology
3
Section 3 - General Reading
13 questionsLonger, 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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