INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH

LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM

Reading Component Guidelines
Reading Test
Outline
60 Minutes Test
3 Sections
40 Questions
No Transfer Time
Reading Test Skills
Reading for Specific
Information
Reading for Main Ideas
Reading for Specific Information
Analyze the question to predict the type of word and
find key words
Scan the text to find key words as quickly as possible
Then read the sentence with key word in more detail
Read only what is necessary
Reading for Main Ideas
Main ideas are generally located at the
beginning or end of the paragraph
Distinguish between the different portions of
the paragraph
Be prepared to interpret paraphrased
questions
Other Reading Tips
Manage your time effectively
Never spend more than 20 minutes on one
passage
Make sure spellings are correct
Read instructions carefully
Never leave gaps in the answer sheet
Make a habit of reading extensively
Reading >>Things To Remembers
Dos
Read the instructions carefully
Manage your time effectively i.e. 20 minutes for each passage
Attempt all the questions. If you cannot answer one question move on
Remember you will not have time at the end to transfer your answers to the answer sheet
Skim and scan as required
Look for synonyms or similar expressions when skimming and scanning to match headings or
T/F, Yes/No/Not Given questions
Transfer your answers as your process through the test
Go through the questions before you start reading the passage
Make sure you put the correct answer at the correct place on the answer sheet
Be careful while using the letter A/B/C in the multiple choice answers as it saves writing time
Ensure that you do not use more than three words when you are instructed to do so.
Use correct spelling
Fill in the answer sheet information carefully

Reading >>Things To Remembers
Donts
Spend too much time on one passage or one particular
question
Read for detail where you are only required to read for
specific information
Fill in the space under the tick and the cross. This is for
the markers only
Write with pen on the answer sheet