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This section evaluates your ability to understand and interpret written English in various contexts. The test is
approximately 30 minutes long and includes five different question types. One integrated question type,
Reading and Writing: Fill in the Blanks, also assesses your writing skills.
You will see a text with several gaps. Choose the correct words from drop-down lists to complete the text. This question assesses both your reading comprehension and writing accuracy.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | Number of Questions | Time To Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text up to 200 words | Reading & Writing | 5-6 | Not Applicable |
This scoring criterion evaluates how accurately you can identify and insert the correct words into the gaps in a text.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Correctly Filled Blank | 1 | You earn 1 point for each blank that is filled with the correct word from the drop-down options or drag-and-drop list. |
| Incorrect Blank | 0 | You earn 0 points for blanks left empty or filled with an incorrect word. |
| Tip | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Skim the passage for overall meaning | Start by quickly reading the passage to get a sense of the main idea. This helps you understand the writer's message and guides your word choices. |
| Read the words around the blank | Pay attention to the words before and after the blank. They often provide important clues about grammar and meaning, helping you choose the right word. |
| Focus on collocations | Choose words that commonly go together in English. This ensures the phrase sounds natural and fits the context. |
| Check the grammar structure | Make sure the word fits grammatically. Check if the tense, form, and part of speech align with the sentence structure. |
| Eliminate obviously wrong choices | Remove words that clearly don't make sense. This narrows down your options and makes it easier to select the correct word. |
| Re-read the sentence after filling the blank | After selecting your word, read the entire sentence to make sure it sounds natural and correct. This final check helps catch any mistakes. |
Read the text and answer a multiple-choice question on its content or tone. More than one response may be correct. This task assesses your reading comprehension and ability to identify key points.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | Number of Questions | Time To Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text up to 275 words | Reading | 1-2 | Not Applicable |
This criterion evaluates your ability to accurately identify all correct options while avoiding incorrect choices.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Response | +1 | You earn 1 point for each correct option you select. Careful reading or listening is required to identify all correct answers. |
| Incorrect Response | -1 | 1 point is deducted for each incorrect option you select. Avoid guessing blindly to maintain your score. |
| Minimum Score | 0 | If no correct options are selected or all responses are irrelevant, you earn 0 points. |
| Tip | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Read the question first | Start by reading the question to know exactly what you're looking for in the passage. This helps you stay focused and saves time. |
| Identify keywords in the options | Look for repeated words or phrases in the answer choices. These keywords guide you to the most relevant section of the passage. |
| Scan the passage for matching phrases | Quickly scan the passage for the keywords you identified. Once found, read the section carefully to confirm its meaning. |
| Only select answers you're sure about | Wrong answers lead to penalties, so pick only those options you are confident are correct. It’s better to be accurate than to answer too many. |
| Be cautious with extreme language | Words like always, never, or only are often wrong in academic texts, which rarely make absolute statements. |
| Check the tone of the passage | If the question asks about the tone, determine whether the passage is positive, negative, neutral, or critical. This helps eliminate incorrect choices. |
You will see several text boxes displayed in a random order. Your task is to arrange them to form a coherent and logical passage. This assesses your reading comprehension and ability to understand text structure.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | Number of Questions | Time To Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text up to 110 words | Reading | 2-3 | Not Applicable |
This criterion evaluates your ability to correctly sequence text boxes to restore the original logical order of a passage.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Correctly Adjacent Pair | 1 | You earn 1 point for each pair of text boxes placed in the correct order. Focus on logical flow and context to arrange sentences accurately |
| Minimum Score | 0 | If no correct pairs are identified, you earn 0 points |
| Tip | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Read all sentences quickly first | Begin by reading every sentence to get a general idea of the paragraph’s content. This helps you visualize the logical flow of the ideas before you start arranging. |
| Identify the topic sentence | The first sentence usually introduces the main idea and doesn’t refer back to anything. It typically doesn’t start with pronouns like he, she, this or linking words. |
| Look for logical connections | Check how ideas connect from one sentence to the next. Look for cause-effect, problem-solution, or general-to-specific patterns that can help you decide the order. |
| Pay attention to pronouns | Sentences with pronouns like he, she, it or words like these can’t come first, as they refer to earlier information. They should come after the topic sentence. |
| Match linking words to the flow | Linking words like however, therefore, moreover, and later help you identify the sentence’s role in the flow of the paragraph. |
| Use key words for clues | Look for repeated words, related terms, or ideas that help connect sentences. These keywords can guide you to group sentences together correctly. |
You will see a passage with several gaps. Your task is to drag the correct words from the word bank to complete the text. This tests your reading comprehension and vocabulary.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | Number of Questions | Time To Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text up to 80 words | Reading | 4-5 | Not Applicable |
This criterion evaluates your ability to select the correct words to complete a passage, testing comprehension and attention to context.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Correctly Completed Blank | +1 | You earn 1 point for each blank filled with the correct word from the given options. Focus on meaning and grammar to choose accurately. |
| Minimum Score | 0 | If no blanks are correctly completed, you earn 0 points. |
| Tip | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Skim the text first | Read the passage quickly to get an overall understanding. This helps you choose words that align with the main idea and tone of the text. |
| Identify collocations | Look for words that often go together, like raise awareness or take responsibility. Recognizing these pairs will help you make the right choice quickly. |
| Use grammar clues around the blank | Check the sentence to see if you need a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb. This reduces the number of possible choices and ensures grammatical accuracy. |
| Pay attention to surrounding context | The words before and after the blank give clues about the word you need. This context can guide you toward the correct word. |
| Eliminate incorrect options | Remove words that don't match the part of speech, tense, or structure of the sentence. This narrows down your choices. |
| Ensure logical clarity | Even if a word fits grammatically, it must also make sense in the context. After filling in the blank, read the sentence to ensure it sounds logical and clear. |
You will read a short passage and select the single option that best answers the question about the content or tone. This tests your reading comprehension and ability to identify key ideas.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | Number of Questions | Time To Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text up to 110 words | Reading | 1-2 | Not Applicable |
This criterion evaluates your ability to identify the single correct answer based on the passage, testing comprehension and understanding of key details.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Correct response | 1 | You earn 1 point for selecting the option that accurately answers the question. |
| Incorrect Response | 0 | No points are awarded if the selected option is wrong or irrelevant. |
| Tip | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Read the question first | Start by reading the question to understand exactly what you're looking for in the passage. This helps you focus on relevant information and avoids wasting time on unnecessary details. |
| Identify and underline important keywords | Highlight key words like names, dates, places, or specific terms. These guide you to the right part of the text and make it easier to find the answer quickly. |
| Scan the passage, then read the relevant part carefully | Begin by scanning the passage to find the section related to the question. Once you locate it, read that part slowly to fully understand the meaning. |
| Eliminate clearly incorrect options | Discard answers that are obviously wrong or unrelated to the passage. This helps you focus on the remaining options, making it easier to choose the correct answer. |
| Pay attention to the tone or purpose of the author | Some questions ask about the author’s attitude. Look for words or phrases that show whether the tone is positive, negative, or neutral, helping you select the most accurate answer. |
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