Reading 

The Reading section consists of 40 questions, designed to test a wide range of reading skills. These include skim reading, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, understanding logical arguments and recognising writers' opinions, attitudes and purpose. 

This section includes three long texts which range from factual information to discussion pieces and analysis. These are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. They have been selected for a non-specialist audience but are appropriate for people entering university courses or seeking professional registration. 

Duration: 60 minutes 

Format: 

  • Three long reading passages with tasks (including diagrams, graphs or illustrations 
  • Texts range from descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. 

Check this video to know more about the Reading test: https://youtu.be/DrATVKQ9yNg  

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