You have a generous one-hour time limit to complete the reading test, which provides sufficient time to carefully read and respond to all the questions.
The reading test comprises three passages and includes a total of 40 questions.
Each passage is accompanied by approximately 12 to 14 questions.
The passages' content is academic in nature but tailored for a general audience rather than specialists. They are akin to the type of texts encountered in a college or university setting. A glossary may be supplied to aid in the comprehension of technical terminology. The passages may present arguments or descriptions.
Below is an extensive array of questions, ranging from the most common to the least common. This diverse selection will evaluate your reading comprehension skills from various perspectives.
Multiple choice
Options are provided as 1, 2, or 3 to choose from.
Identify information (True, False, or Not Given)
Identify the writer's viewpoint (Yes, No, or Not Given)
Matching Information
It may be indicated that it is advisable if you can use an answer more than once.
If not specified, use one answer per question.
Matching features - same as above
Matching headings (Provide one answer per question)
Matching sentence endings
You will be given the beginning of a sentence and must match it with the appropriate ending.
Sentence completion
Similar to the previous type, but with a word limit for the answer.
Notes/summary/table/flow-chart completion
Respond with the answer within the specified word limit.
Labelling a diagram
Label a diagram using appropriate words from the text or the provided answer choices.
Short-answer questions
Answer questions using relevant words from the text.
