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IELTS

International English Language Testing System: Reading

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8
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2026
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About IELTS

International English Language Testing System: Reading is conducted in 2 stages: Academic Reading (40 questions, 40 marks, 60 minutes) and General Training Reading (40 questions, 40 marks, 60 minutes). TakeMockTest currently offers 8 syllabus-checked practice tests for IELTS. Section-wise composition and negative-marking rules for each stage are shown on the exam pattern page, and every stage is checked against its own official source.

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How many stages does IELTS have?

IELTS is conducted in 2 stages: Academic Reading, General Training Reading. Each stage has its own question count, marks, duration, and negative-marking rules, shown on the exam pattern page.

Does this mock test cover the official IELTS syllabus?

Every test on this site is mapped to the official pattern and syllabus scope linked above, and independently checked before publishing. Granular topic labels beyond the official syllabus are a TakeMockTest preparation map, not an official subtopic list, unless stated otherwise.