ACADEMIC READING TASK
The Academic Reading test assesses a wide range of reading skills including your ability to follow an argument, recognise a writer’s opinion, attitude or purpose. It looks at how well you can read to understand main ideas, details, opinions and implied meanings. Your reading comprehension skills are tested, covering skimming, scanning and reading for detail.
ABOUT READING
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The second module attempted is reading.
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It is a 60 minutes test of your reading skills and you are advised to spend 20 minutes on each section.
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There are three sections in the reading test.
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Each section comprises of a reading passage and 13 to 14 questions. There are 40 questions in total.
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You must write all answers on an answer sheet while reading because there is no extra time for transferring answers.
MARKING CRITERIA
