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- How long is the IELTS reading test
- What kinds of reading passages are there for the academic paper
- What kinds of reading passages are there for the general training paper
- How many questions are there
- Do I lose a point if my answer is wrong
- How long should I spend on each passage
- What type of questions will I get in IELTS reading
- Can I write on the reading question paper
- Can I write all my answers in capital letters on my reading answer sheet
- Can I write T instead of True for the True, False, Not Given questions
- How can I improve my reading skills
- How can I improve my score for matching headings
- IELTS WRITING TEST INFORMATION ● How many parts to the writing test are there
- How long is the IELTS writing test
- What is the difference between the GT paper and the Academic paper
- Can I have extra paper for planning and making notes
- Should I leave a space at the start of a paragraph
6 IELTS READING TEST INFORMATION ● How long is the IELTS reading test? The reading test is 1 hour in length and it comes directly after your listening. There is no extra time given to transfer your answers to the answer sheet. ● How many reading passages are there? There are 3 reading sections for the academic and general training paper. ● Does everyone take the same test? No, there are two different tests for IELTS reading. One is the academic paper, and one is general training paper. Before your test you will have to decide which IELTS test you will take, and this will affect both your reading and writing papers. ● What kinds of reading passages are there for the academic paper? Each passage in the academic reading paper is long. The passages are usually taken from books, magazines, and newspapers (they are authentic passages). They can often contain complicated language, academic vocabulary and sometimes diagrams, maps, or some kind of illustration. ● What kinds of reading passages are there for the general training paper? The General Training Reading test contains a number of texts. Texts are authentic and are taken from notices, advertisements, company handbooks, official documents, books, magazines and newspapers. The first section, 'everyday life', contains two or three short factual texts, one of which may be composite (consisting of 6-8 short texts related by topic e.g. hotel advertisements). Topics are relevant to everyday life in an English-speaking country. The second section, 'work-related issues', contains two short factual texts focusing on work-related issues (e.g. applying for jobs, company policies, pay and conditions, workplace facilities, staff development and training). The third section, 'general interest', contains one longer, more complex text on a topic of general interest. ● How many questions are there? There are 40 questions in total for your reading test. ● How are the scores calculated? You get one point for each correct answer. You do not lose points for an incorrect answer. The academic and general training papers have different scoring. ● Do I lose a point if my answer is wrong? No, you don’t lose a point for a wrong answer. So, never leave an empty space on your answer sheet – always have a guess. ● Do I have time to transfer my answers at the end of the reading test? No, there is no extra time for transferring answers. You must write your answers directly on to your answer sheet during the 1 hour. ● How long should I spend on each passage? It is recommended that you spend 20 minutes on each passage. I agree with this completely. Make sure you keep your eyes on the clock to make sure you manage your time effectively. Don’t leave yourself too little time for passage 3. ● What type of questions will I get in IELTS reading? There are many different types of questions, and you must practice all of them. We will look at the different types of questions at a later date. 7 ● Can I write on the reading question paper? Yes, you can. You can make notes, underline words, and write on any part of the question paper. Only your answer sheet will be marked. In fact, it is very useful to make notes on your question paper and can help you locate answers. ● Can I write all my answers in capital letters on my reading answer sheet? Yes, you can. Sometimes this is a good idea because usually your writing will be easier to read. ● Can I use a highlighter pen? No, you can’t. ● Should I use a pen or pencil? For your reading and listening test, you must use a pencil, so don’t forget to take an eraser with you. However, for the writing you can use either pen or pencil. ● Is spelling important? Yes, it is. If the answer is spelled incorrectly, it will be marked wrong. So, pay attention to the spelling. ● Can I write T instead of True for the True, False, Not Given questions? Yes, it is possible to write a letter instead of a word. ● Do all answers come in order? No, only some of the question types have answers which follow the order of the information in the passage. You need to learn which ones do and don’t. We will look at this at a later date. ● How can I improve my reading skills? ▪ Develop skills of each type of question in reading – focus on just one type of question each day to improve your technique. ▪ Develop your speed-reading skills – the passages are long, and time is limited so you need to build up your speed. ▪ Develop your ability to scan – IELTS reading is not about understanding everything, it’s about locating answers. ▪ Read academic articles on various topics – read BBC news, the new scientist, the economist etc. ▪ Practice – use practice texts to improve your skills and techniques, develop concentration, test your timing, and know your band score. ● How can I improve my score for matching headings? There are a number of issues with matching headings. Firstly, you need to identify the main point of the paragraph or section. The main point could be the first sentence, in the middle or at the end of the paragraph. This is testing your ability to see the difference between a main point and supporting points. Secondly, spend time looking more closely at the headings. Think of what they mean, paraphrase the words and spot headings which seem to be similar to each other. Thirdly, you don’t need to approach the headings in order. I recommend you start with a heading which is distinctly different in content to the others – it will be quicker and easier to find. Fourthly, don’t waste time, if you can’t match the heading, then move on to the next heading. There are often more headings than you actually need. Lastly, don’t just try to match key words, try to match meaning. If the heading says “a description of…”, then you need to look for a paragraph which contains adjectives and descrip tive language rather than looking for the word description. So, don’t just match the key words, try to predict the type of language you might find in that paragraph. 8 ● IELTS WRITING TEST INFORMATION ● How many parts to the writing test are there? There are 2 parts. Writing task 1 is a summary and report for the academic test and a letter for the GT test. Writing task 2 is an essay for both tests. ● How long is the IELTS writing test? It takes a total of 1 hour. You should spend 20 minutes on writing task 1 and 40 minutes on writing task 2. ● How many words should I write for task 1 and task 2? You must write over 150 words for task 1 and over 250 words for task 2. ● What is the difference between the GT paper and the Academic paper? The GT paper is mainly for people who want to migrate to a foreign country. For this paper students need to write a letter for task 1 and an essay for task 2. The academic paper is mostly for people who want to enter college or university or for doctors or nurses. Most people take this paper. For this paper, students need to write an academic summary and report for task 1 (based on a graph or chart) and an essay for task 2. ● Can I have extra paper for planning and making notes? You should make notes and plan on the question paper before you start writing. You are usually not given extra paper for planning. ● Should I do writing task 1 or 2 first? It is recommended that you spend the first 20 minutes writing task 1. However, if you choose to start with task 2, it is your choice. Do what works best for you. ● Should I leave a space at the start of a paragraph? No, it is not necessary. It is better to leave one empty line between your paragraphs to help the examiner identify the paragraphs. Download 245.55 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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