Academic Reading
Tests ability to read and understand academic texts.
60 minutes3 Sections40 Questions
Overview
- Three long texts taken from books, journals, magazines, and newspapers.
- Written for a non-specialist audience but suitable for university students.
- Texts range from descriptive/factual to discursive/analytical.
Test Structure
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Process
- Read the texts and answer questions.
- No extra time is given to transfer answers.
- Manage typically 20 minutes per section.
Common Question Types
Multiple Choice
True / False / Not Given
Yes / No / Not Given
Matching Information / Headings / Features
Sentence / Summary / Note / Table / Flow-chart Completion
Diagram Label Completion
Short-Answer Questions
💡Key Tips for Success
- Skim and scan - don't read every word.
- "False" implies contradiction; "Not Given" implies no info.
- Follow instructions on word limits exacty.
- Section 3 is often the most complex.