The Reading paper consists of three different texts and a total of
40 questions.
First subtest in the written exams.
Approximately 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes transfer time).
Four (4) sections of varying difficulty.
The first section being the easiest and the fourth the most difficult.
Score Equivalent
40 QUESTIONS
BAND SCORE
35/40
7.0
36-37
7.5
38
8.0
39
8.5
40
9.0
the four sections.
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The Four (4) Sections
Items
Speakers
Topic
Examples
Section 1
1-10
2
Social/ Survival
Phone conversation
Booking a hotel, inquiring about school fees
Section 2
11-20
1
General Radio/ TV talk or public announcement
Pastime activities, general interests
Section 3
21-30
2-4
Educational
Among students or with teachers
Tutorial discussion, homework
Section 4
31-40
1
Course-related
Live lecture
University talk
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