IELTS AcademicReading Part 1 Overview
(1) About Academic Reading Part 1
Part Total Time: Around 15-20 minutes
Number of questions: 14
The IELTS General Training Reading test is divided into three sections, and Part 1 is typically the easiest. It is designed to assess your ability to understand and locate factual information in everyday English.
Here's an overview of what to expect in Part 1 of the IELTS General Training Reading test:
1. Structure of Part 1
- Part 1 includes two or three short factual texts. These are generally drawn from real-life contexts, like advertisements, notices, timetables, instruction manuals, or brochures.
- The purpose of these texts is to evaluate how well you can understand basic, everyday information and pick out key details.
2. Topics and Themes
- The texts in Part 1 focus on practical information you might encounter in English-speaking environments, especially when living, traveling, or working abroad. Examples include:
- Hotel check-in information
- Office regulations
- Local events and schedules
- Instructions on how to use a service or product
- The texts are short and concise, making it easier to locate specific information quickly.
3. Types of Questions
- Part 1 questions focus on specific details within the text rather than complex inferences. Common question types include:
- Multiple-choice questions: selecting the correct answer from given options.
- Matching information: matching a list of headings or statements with the relevant section of the text.
- True/False/Not Given: determining whether information is true, false, or not present in the text.
- Short-answer questions: providing a word or short phrase from the text that answers a question.
4. Key Skills Assessed
- Scanning for specific details: locating precise information quickly.
- Understanding explicit information: grasping straightforward facts and data.
- Comprehending instructions and notices: following guidelines or interpreting directions effectively.
5. Timing
