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IELTS ReadingThe purpose of the IELTS Reading Module is to test your ability to understand a written text and find general and specific information in a text. This includes finding details about the 'purpose' of a text.

The purpose of the IELTS Reading Module is to test your ability to understand a written text and find general and specific information in a text. This includes finding details about the 'purpose' of a text.

The reading test always has the same format:

The test is 60 minutes long, there are always three reading passages and 40 questions.

The texts in used in the Reading Module are from:

  • Books    
  • Magazines     
  • Newspapers     
  • Articles

The reading texts can be on a variety of topics. Some may be about scientific issues, others about history, or even aspects of society (e.g. drug addiction, etc.). Whatever the topic, the reading texts are regarded as being 'General Interest'. This means that even if the topic of a reading text is scientific, you do not need specialist scientific knowledge to read it. The text used should be accessible to anyone, whatever their background or area of study.

One or more of the passages will be a 'detailed argument' where one side or both sides of an issue is explored. At least reading text one could include a diagram, an illustration or a chart or table that contains information you will need to answer the questions given.

Like the listening test, you write your answers on an answer sheet. Unlike the listening test, you write your answers directly onto the question paper. You do not receive 10 minutes at the end of the test to transfer your answers.

Get an overview of the test: Listening , Reading , Writing , Speaking...

When you have an overview of all parts of the test, try our quiz.

Check your answers against our Answer Key.

Do you have any specific reading issues you need addressing? Use the comments form below to let us know what you need…

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can i get any material for ielts free online? i live in an enviroment where test like ielts is not common. i will like to know if you can reconmmed any website to me. thank you,
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go to www.writefix.com
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i am facing problem to read the passage speedly
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hi my name is ali aslam.. you sud not read the complete passage. you just read the skim and scan means... read and concentrate the bold words.dates, time, place and also the names..thats it.
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can any one send me good material for Reading (general)my email id is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Hi guys, you will easily get materials of IELTS online by using search engine such as www.google.com! Beside it, if you are not familiar with this, you can access the http://www.bktit.org. You can download for free many good materials from here. You can email me: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it then I will show you what you need!Good luck!
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Hi guys, you will easily get materials of IELTS online by using search engine such as www.google.com! Beside it, if you are not familiar with this, you can access the http://www.bktit.org. You can download for free many good materials from here. You can email me: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it then I will show you what you need!Good luck!
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IELTS materials resources are on the website: www.bktit.org/ielts or www.english4you.com. You can download for free!
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I have some problems with IELTS practice test. I can\'t analyze the main point of a paragraph. When I look at the answer key, I say to myself \'Because I didn\'t read the text carefully, I got the wrong answer\'. I hope you guys can give me some advises. You can email me: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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I have some problems with IELTS practice test. I can\'t analyze the main point of a paragraph. When I look at the answer key, I say to myself \'Because I didn\'t read the text carefully, I got the wrong answer\'. I hope you guys can give me some advises. You can email me: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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plz... if possible make particular set of question papre for undergraduate&postgraduate candidate....
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hey
I wrote my test a few days ago but I am not sure if I made a huge mistake..beacause of writing True false not given i wrote T, F, NG..do you think this might be xonsidered as an error?
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hi guys! m reli havng problem with my reading and writing test.i took the ielts test 3 times already and yet i still failled to get a score of 7.8 had taken it\'s toll already.i enrolled on different review centers but i fined it confusing, they taught different methods compare to the other. i reli ned help. f u guys could send me free materials for reading and writing, i b very pleased.my email add: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Hi nice people, I wonder if I could get new reading matrials for the academic IELTS . If possible please dont hesitatte as soon as possible because my exam will be on saturday Feb 21st
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Hi, friends, This is Netra from Nepal, would you please provide me fantastic reading materialsa nad IELTS tips in advance to my test which is scheldulated to 4th april this year.
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avatar Ashok Bhatia
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hello netra, myself ashok bhatia. i can suggest me some book 4 reading like( IELTS N TOFEL MADE EASY). with the help of book i was
able to score 8.5 in reading.
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Free IELTS primer in PDF format sent direct to your email address. You may also register for one free class session for the IELTS. Go to www.ielts4nurses.org for more information or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to apply for your one free class session. I have seen this offer many times on Yahoo groups and one of my friends just finish her free class.
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avatar harry sooz
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In this argument, I have made an assumption that "Y/N/NG" type questions are related to "writer's view", while "T/F/NG" questions are related to the overall factual accuracy of the statement based on the passage instead of assuming ourselves to be the writer.
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