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Reading

Everything you need to know about the Reading sub-test

About Reading

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Time

60 mins
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Marking

There is a total of 42 marks available in the Reading sub-test, Part A accounts for 20 marks, Part B accounts for 6 marks and Part C accounts for 16 marks. 
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Test structure

Part A – expeditious reading task (15 minutes) Part B and C – careful reading tasks (45 minutes)

Videos for Reading

Explore a wide range of video resources and tutorials to build on your knowledge of the Reading Sub-test.

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Reading Sub-test Masterclass

Reading FAQs

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