Three different extracts are heard twice. Each extract contains two multiple-choice questions. Questions have three options each. Total test time is 10 minutes
Academic Test focuses on university-level topics with scientific sources. General Test covers daily life in English-speaking countries
Multiple choice questions require locating information in passages. Questions can be to answer or sentence completion types. Answers must be letters only, not words
Multiple choice questions appear in both Academic and General IELTS Reading tests. Questions test understanding of main ideas and scanning for specific information. Answers are usually in order, with only one correct answer
True False Not Given is one of the most challenging IELTS reading question types. Questions require identifying facts' truthfulness based on reading text. Unlike Yes No Not Given, this type contains factual information
IELTS Academic Reading contains 14 question types totaling 40 questions. Each section contains 3-4 question types with 1-hour time limit. Questions test comprehension, skimming, and paraphrasing skills