The Reading Sub-Test

The Reading Sub-test takes 60 minutes and is in 3 sections. There are 3 passages with a combined length of 1500-2500 words and a total of 40 questions.

The reading passages become more difficult as you progress through the test.

The passages are taken from journals, magazines, books and newspapers. All the topics are of general interest and are not specialised texts.

The reading passages may contain diagrams, charts or graphs, and at least one passage will include an argument. If a reading passage contains technical or specialised words, a glossary is usually provided.

The questions may come before or after the reading passages in the examination booklet, and instructions and examples are given at the beginning of a new group of questions.

You must write your answers during the Reading Sub-test on the Answer Sheet provided.