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Reading test sections on TheEnglishLink.com have:

• an interactive format
• an auto-correct function and a score interpreter so you can compare your results to IELTS scoring
• the correct answers and an explanation about the answers
• a timer (but you can take as much time as you need)

• a pause option: you can stop tests and return to them later

 

ENROL NOW to select an interactive practice IELTS Reading test.


Some information about IELTS Reading tests that you might find helpful:

 

The Reading section of the academic IELTS examination is divided into 3 sections.  Each of those sections includes an academic article followed by a list of questions.  You have 20 minutes to take each section, with a total of 60 minutes for the complete Reading test.  The Reading Test is scored in half bands from 1 (lowest) to 9 (highest).

 

On TheEnglishLink.com, we provide articles on topics used in the IELTS examinations.  Each article is followed by 13 or 14 questions about the article.  The question types are based on IELTS question types, and we explain the different questions you will face when taking the IELTS exam.  We provide useful tips on how to master the Reading section of the IELTS examination.

 

The tests on TheEnglishLink.com are not easy - that is because the IELTS examination is very difficult, and we want to provide you with resources that effectively prepare you for the exam. 

 


For Reading tests on TheEnglishLink.com:


Each Reading test section indicates whether it is Section 1, 2 or 3:
  • Section One Test Sections always have 14 questions (1-14)
  • Section Two Test Sections always have 13 questions (15-27)
  • Section Three Test Sections always have 13 questions (28-40)

This way, when you are choosing which test sections to take, you can put together a full test by choosing one of each.  Then, using the score interpreter, you can compare your results with an IELTS score. 

 

Reading tests on TheEnglishLink.com have:

 

* between 600 and 900 words of text (like IELTS test sections)

* academic and general topics and vocabulary (like IELTS)

* a variety of question types including (like the IELTS):

 

On the IELTS exam, you will have to answer:

Summarizing Questions

Overview Questions

Viewpoint Questions

Specific Information Questions

 

On TheEnglishLink.com, we explain these different types of questions and provide many opportunities to practice each of them.   

 

The Reading Test Section questions are presented in many different formats, including (like the IELTS):

·                                                         multiple choice

·                                                         short answer

·                                                         fill in the blanks

·                                                         Yes/No/Not Given

·                                                         diagrams to label

·                                                         tables to complete

·                                                         ....and more!

 

We give you many opportunities to practice answering each of the above question types, so you will be ready when you face them on the IELTS test.

 

Some of our Reading tests have additional vocabulary exercises that you can take to improve your knowledge of academic vocabulary.  Remember, if you can link parallel meanings between the article text and the test question, and do it quickly, your IELTS score will begin to improve.

 

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