Here you have to complete a number of unfinished sentences by adding a word or short phrase from the text. These gaps should be filled with words taken directly from the reading text, and you must not exceed the word limit. Very occasionally, you will have to change the grammar of the word or phrase … Read more
This question type requires you to respond to questions with one to three words that are taken from the text. These questions are very similar to sentence completion questions, except that sentence completion requires you to give answers which form grammatically correct sentences whereas with short-answer questions you are just answering questions. Key points: 1. … Read more
The principles are the same as for True, False, Not Given as they are for Yes, No, Not Given questions. However, the key difference with this type of question is that it is used to analyse the claims or opinions of the writer of the text. In this case, you need to make sure that … Read more
TIP 1: Don’t spend too much time reading the passages. Use skills such as skimming, which means you quickly read for the main idea. You can start practicing reading quickly also. Make sure you time yourself when you practice reading, so you can make sure you’re not going over time. TIP 2: Don’t spend too … Read more
1. How long is the IELTS reading test? The reading test is 1 hour long. Unlike the Listening Test, there is no extra time given to transfer your answers to the answer sheet, so you must do this within the 1 hour. 2. How many reading passages are there? There are three reading passages for … Read more
To pass your IELTS Reading Test you need to be able to complete 40 questions in about 20 minutes. In order to achieve a high-score you must prepare for your test well. I have summarized the main ways to prepare effectively below: learn skills Practice different types of questions Do ALL the Cambridge books of … Read more
1. A – colours 2. B – chymistry 3. B – an embarrassment 4. C – a magician back to the multi-choice practice task 1. A – they damage their wings 2. D – by using chemicals 3. D – When they walk on chemicals secreted by ants 4. C – exploitative 5. A – start … Read more
1. i – Bills of Exchange 2. vi – Goldsmith bankers 3. viii – Virginian money 4. iii – Gold standard 5. ix – Intangible money back to the headings practice task Get your Reading eBook to learn and practice different types of questions
About Mike
I’m Mike Wattie from Australia. I have been teaching IELTS for over 20 years in Asia and Australia.
I have written IELTS books and this enables me to be an effective tutor. This is because I understand the main problems that students have taking the test and also the ways to overcome them.
Maybe you would like me to teach you the necessary skills and strategies to pass your test.
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