IELTS Reading Test quiz

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Reading Test Quiz

How well do you know  IELTS Reading Exam?

Choose the right answer to the questions and let's check it out!

How many sections are there in the IELTS Reading test?

1. 3
2. 2
3. 4
4. 1

What is the total duration of the IELTS Reading test?

1. 30min
2. 60min
3. 45min
4. 90min

How much time should you ideally spend on each reading passage?

1. 10 min
2. 20 min
3. 40 min
4. 60 min

What are some common strategies for improving reading speed in the IELTS Reading test?

1. Reading aloud while taking the test
2. Reading the questions before reading the passage
3. Skimming, scanning, practicing with timed exercises, and building vocabulary.
4. Taking breaks during the test

What is the purpose of skimming a passage before reading it in detail?

1. To get a general idea of the content and structure of the passage.
2. To locate specific information or keywords without reading the entire text.

It's important to use correct parts of speech in gap-fill answers

1. True
2. False

Spelling mistakes aren’t penalised in written answers.

1. True
2. False

The information in questions is often a paraphrase of what is in the text.

1. True
2. False

It’s unlikely that you can get a correct answer simply by spotting the same word in the question and text.

1. True
2. False

In summary tasks, it’s appropriate to write synonyms of words from the text in the gaps

1. True
2. False

In a multiple choice questions task, the questions will follow the order of information in the text.

1. True
2. False

What are two types of questions that ARE NOT used in the reading test?

1. Table completion - diagram completion
2. T/F/NG - Matching headings
3. Opinion about the text - understanding social context
4. Multiple choice - Yes/No/NG

Is it better to guess or leave a blank space?

1. Guess, you could be right!
2. Leave a blank space, marks are deducted for wrong answers

In the reading test, how much time do you have to transfer your answers from the test papers to your answer sheet?

1. 15min
2. 10min
3. 5min
4. none

What are synonyms?

1. words that have similar meanings
2. words that have opposite meanings
3. words that look the same
4. words that sound the same

In Malaysia, there are a plethora of shopping areas that range from bustling local markets to western malls.
What does "plethora" mean?

1. huge
2. small
3. so many
4. few

The ancient artifact was made of a 'brittle' material that was prone to breaking if handled roughly.
What does "brittle" mean?

1. solid
2. fragile
3. cement
4. plastic

Tourists were 'entranced' by the elusive northern lights over frozen waterfalls and icy landscapes of Iceland.
What does "entranced" mean?

1. shocked
2. suprised
3. enchanted