IELTS GeneralReading Part 2 Overview
(1) About General Reading Part 2
Part Total Time: Around 20 minutes
Number of questions: 13
General Reading Part 2 Screen
IELTS General Training Reading Part 2 focuses on "Workplace Survival" topics and is designed to assess how well test-takers understand and interpret everyday written information relevant to working in an English-speaking environment. Here are some essential details about this section:
1. Content and Focus
- This part includes two shorter texts related to job-related contexts, such as training materials, workplace policies, company handbooks, job descriptions, contracts, or employee guidelines.
- The content is practical and informative, aimed at helping candidates navigate real-life work environments.
- The texts might involve subjects like employment rights, workplace procedures, safety regulations, or company policies.
2. Structure and Types of Questions
- There are generally 5–6 questions for each text, making a total of around 14 questions for Part 2.
- Common question types include:
- Matching Information: Candidates match statements to sections of text.
- True/False/Not Given: Candidates decide if statements are correct based on the text.
- Short Answer Questions: Candidates answer in a few words or complete sentences based on specific details from the text.
- Sentence Completion: Candidates fill in missing words in sentences based on information found in the text.
3. Skills Tested
- Scanning and Skimming: Quickly locating specific information or getting the gist of a text.
- Understanding Details: Identifying and interpreting precise information.
- Inference: Drawing logical conclusions based on the information provided.
4. Time Allocation
- You have 20 minutes to complete Part 2, though you can manage your time across all three parts of the reading section.
- Given the format, practicing time management is essential to allow time for more complex texts in Part 3.
5. Scoring
- Scores in the Reading section are based on the number of correct answers and converted to a band score on a 9-point scale.
- Each correct answer receives one mark, with no penalties for incorrect answers.
