雅思阅读考场常见问题集锦

　　Are question types limited to one section in the Reading test?

　　No, they arent. However, you will usually find summary gap-fills in Section 3 only.

　　Can I ask the examiner questions?

　　The examiner is not allowed to answer any questions to help you understand the Reading test.

　　Can I write on the question paper?

　　Yes.

　　Can I change my answer after Ive written it on the answer sheet?

　　Yes.

　　Can I use a pen?

　　No, you must use a pencil.

　　Can I use correction fluid?

　　No, you may only use an eraser or cross your answer out.

　　Are there penalties for the wrong answers in Reading Test?

　　No, there arent. If you are not sure of an answer, you should guess.

　　Should I answer the questions in sequence, i.e. Section 1, then 2 and then 3?

　　It is a good idea because the texts get progressively longer and the questions more difficult.

　　Should I write the answers in the question booklet first and transfer them to the answer sheet at the end?

　　No, this is a complete waste of time.

　　How long should I spend on each question?

　　There are 40 questions in the test and you have an hour, so you have an average of 1.5 minutes per question. Therefore you should spend approximately 20 minutes on each section.

　　Why does it waste time if you read the text first and then answer the questions?

　　You will never have to read every word of any text to answer the questions. Your aim is to answer the questions, so you should practice scanning and skimming in order to locate the answers as quickly as possible.

　　If there are only 10 minutes left but I still have 10 questions to answer, what should I do?

　　You should continue answering the questions using the appropriate strategies, but if you really run out of time you should guess.