Reading test format and sections (Practice Test)

1. How many sections are there in the IELTS Academic Reading test?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5

2. How many questions are there in total in the IELTS Reading test?
(A) 30
(B) 40
(C) 50
(D) 60

3. What is the total time allotted for the IELTS Reading test?
(A) 45 minutes
(B) 60 minutes
(C) 75 minutes
(D) 90 minutes

4. What type of texts are included in the IELTS Academic Reading test?
(A) Fiction and poetry
(B) Advertisements and brochures
(C) Academic journals and articles
(D) Social media posts

5. What is a common question type in the IELTS Reading test?
(A) Multiple-choice questions
(B) Drawing diagrams
(C) Writing essays
(D) Solving math problems

6. What is the purpose of the IELTS Reading test?
(A) To test your writing skills
(B) To assess your ability to understand and interpret texts
(C) To evaluate your speaking fluency
(D) To measure your mathematical ability

7. What is a key strategy for tackling True/False/Not Given questions?
(A) Guess the answers if unsure
(B) Focus on finding exact word matches
(C) Look for paraphrased information in the text
(D) Skip these questions entirely

8. What should you do if you don’t know the answer to a question?
(A) Leave it blank
(B) Guess the answer
(C) Write a random sentence
(D) Skip the entire section

9. What is the best way to manage time during the IELTS Reading test?
(A) Spend equal time on all questions
(B) Allocate more time to difficult questions
(C) Skip the first section entirely
(D) Guess all answers to save time

10. What is a common mistake in the IELTS Reading test?
(A) Reading the questions before the text
(B) Ignoring the instructions
(C) Practicing regularly
(D) Checking answers at the end