ckfyThe Academic Reading section has three passages and 40 questions in 60 minutes. There is no extra time to transfer answers.
The screen
The passage is on the left and the questions on the right. On a phone, the Passage and Questions tabs switch between them.
Tools
- Highlight important words: select them and press Highlight.
- Drag and drop headings or words onto the questions, or use the dropdowns.
- Flag questions to return to them later.
Question types
| Type | What it tests |
|---|---|
| Matching headings | The main idea of each paragraph |
| True / False / Not Given | Whether a statement agrees with the writer's facts |
| Yes / No / Not Given | Whether a statement agrees with the writer's views |
| Multiple choice | Detailed understanding |
| Sentence and summary completion | Finding exact words in the passage |
| Matching information and features | Scanning for specific details |
Tip: Read the questions first, then scan the passage for the part that answers them. Do not spend more than 20 minutes on one passage.
Marking
Each correct answer scores one mark. Your raw score out of 40 is converted with the official Academic Reading table. See Band scores.