GT Reading Sources

General Training Reading Format


The sources for the General Training IELTS Reading exam can vary, but they are generally taken from everyday life and are designed to test your ability to understand and interpret English language texts that you might encounter in a range of situations. Here are some examples of the types of sources you might encounter in the General Training Reading exam:

  1. Advertisements: This could be an advertisement for a product or service, such as a job advertisement or a real estate listing.
  2. Notices and signs: This could include public notices, signs, or instructions, such as a notice in a park or a sign in a museum.
  3. Emails, letters, and memos: This could include a letter or memo from a boss or colleague, an email from a friend, or a notice from a government agency.
  4. Magazines and newspapers: This could include articles from newspapers or magazines, such as travel articles or reviews.
  5. Brochures and pamphlets: This could include promotional materials, such as brochures for a tourist attraction or a product.
  6. Books and journals: This could include extracts from books or academic journals, such as a chapter from a novel or a scholarly article.

It is important to be familiar with the different types of sources that may appear on the General Training Reading exam and to practice reading and answering questions about them.

Complete and Continue