The IELTS General Training Test includes non-general questions. The questions are general interest and day-by-day activities. It is a little easier than the IELTS Academic Reading Test. The pattern for both the papers are more or less the same, however, the former doesn't include analytical, scientific and general questions.

Down the row, Sandeep Malhotra's IELTS  has developed the IELTS General Reading Mock Test course to let candidates practice prior to the original test. We bring 7 sectional tests and 30 full length mock tests for IELTS General Reading.

Practicing on IELTS reading practice test general doesn't only help you assess your skills sets but also indicates your strong and week points. You can work on these mentioned weak points to gain more confidence in passsing the exam.

What to Expect:

In our IELTS online Test practice Module you are provided with 7 sectional tests and 30 full length mock tests for seamless practice to ensure a good band score in the original test. To take up each IELTS mock test online you are required to go as follows:

• Click on the Mock test to download an IELTS General Reading Mock Test PDF containing the IELTS complete reading test.
• Try to solve a reading (whether sectional test or full length mock) each containing 40 questions in 60 minutes without a break. (to give yourself a real test environment).
• Once done, submit it under the assignment tab.

Course Pattern in Short

Time allowed : 60 minutes (including transfer time)

Number of Sections : 3

Number of Questions : 40

General Training Reading is one of the essential papers of IELTS. It comprises three sections with increasing difficulty. The first section may contain three short texts or a few smaller texts. Section 2 has two texts and lastly, section 3 comes up with one long text. Section 1 talks about the everyday topics that one is required to understand to live in an English-speaking country. Moreover, the next section is work-related texts, where you can be given a job description, training materials, contracts, etc. The last section 3 talks about the general topic taken from the newspapers, books, and magazines.

Types of Questions Asked:

General Training Reading Question Type 1 - Multiple Choice

This question type of the test has multiple choice question from which you are required to mark the correct option. This is to be done based on the understanding of the text given.

General Training Reading Question Type 2 - Identifying Information (True/ False/ Not given)

Here in this question type you are given a few statements which you are to evaluate whether they are true or false. However, if there is nothing given in the text regarding the sentence you must have enterted "not given" in the box to secure a mark.

General Training Reading Question Type 3 - Identifying writer's views/ claims (Yes/No/Not given)

These types of question are the same as the previous type. You also have to do the same, write Yes if the statement is correct as per the text given, otherwise write No if the statement contradicts and Not given if nothing is given regarding the question in the text.

General Training Reading Question Type 4 - Matching Information

In this task, you're tasked with locating specific information within paragraphs or sections labeled with letters (A, B, C, etc.). You will write the letters of the correct paragraphs or sections in the designated boxes on your answer sheet. Some paragraphs or sections may be used multiple times, as indicated by the instructions.

General Training Reading Question Type 5 - Matching Headings

In this type question, Roman numerals denote headings while letters  represent paragraphs or sections. The task involves matching each heading with the corresponding paragraph or section, ensuring each heading is used only once. Some headings may remain unused, and each paragraph or section should be matched with a single heading.

General Training Reading Question Type 6 - Matching features

In this type question, statements or pieces of information must be matched to a list of options represented by letters. Options typically correspond to features from the text, such as descriptions of inventions paired with their inventors. Some options may remain unused, while others might be used multiple times depending on the instructions.

General Training Reading Question Type 7 - Matching sentence endings

In these questions, you're provided with the first half of a sentence derived from the text's information. Your task is to select the most suitable ending from a list of options identified by letters. Sentence endings out number beginnings, so not all endings will be utilized, and you'll match them accordingly on the answer sheet.

General Training Reading Question Type 8 - Sentence completion

In this type of question, you have to fill in a gap in each sentence by choosing words from the text. You must write the words you choose on the answer sheet.

General Training Reading Question Type 9 - Summary/ note/ table/ flow-chart completion

This question type evaluates your understanding of text by requiring you to fill in gaps with suitable words or phrases drawn from the text. It assesses your ability to grasp both specific details and overarching concepts.

General Training Reading Question Type 10 - Diagram lable completion

This question format requires you to accurately lable diagram based on information provided in the text, ensuring adherence to specified word limits. It assesses your liability to extract relevant details and apply them effectively in a visual context.

General Training Reading Question Type 11 - Short-answer questions

In this type question, you have to answer questions about factual details in the text. You must write your answers in words or numbers on the answer sheet. Answer must be taken from words in the text. A word limit is given, for example, 'NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER'.

Conclusion:

The IELTS General Reading Test is comparatively easier than the IELTS Academic. However, one must not become over-confident although one must go through the course and mock IELTS reading tests to secure a good band score. For helping you with mock ups we are providing 7 sectional tests and 30 mock ups particularly based on the latest IELTS General Reading pattern. What are you waiting for, give your preparation an edge by practicing on our IELTS General Training Reading Test online. There is also a facility of providing feedback after the submission of each mock up.

FAQs

Q1. How to complete reading IELTS in 1 hour?

Managing your time effectively is crucial when completing the reading section of the IELTS in one hour. Allocate specific time limits for each passage and question set, and practice skimming and scanning techniques to quickly locate relevant information. Avoid spending too much time on any single question and move on if you're unsure.

Q2. How many Mock ups are available IELTS General Reading Mock Test?

There are 7 sectional tests and 30 mockups which are included for IELTS General Reading on our website. You can go through these mockups and upon successful submission we provide constructive feedback too.

Q3. Do you provide feedback on mock ups?

Yes, we certainly provide feedback on mock-ups. Feel free to share your mock-ups under the assignment section, and we provide constructive feedback that reflects in your dashboard in few days.

Q4. How is IELTS General Reading Test different from IELTS Academic reading?

The IELTS General Reading Test and the IELTS Academic Reading Test are similar in format but differ in content and purpose. The General Training Reading Test is designed for candidates who are planning to migrate to an English-speaking country for work or immigration purposes. The passages and questions are focused on everyday topics encountered in social and workplace contexts. On the other hand, the Academic Reading Test is intended for those applying for higher education. It features more complex texts, often taken from general journals, books, or newspapers.

Q5. How to appear for the mocks?

To appear for mock tests for the IELTS Reading section, you can attempt online Mockups on Sandeep Malhotra's IELTS website.