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AI Try Reading EvalThe Online Roommate Finder: Toronto passage is from Cambridge IELTS 13, General Training, Test 2, Section 1. It is paired with a passage about Smartphone Fitness Apps. In this passage, Sasha, a 23-year-old Canadian, posts an ad looking for a new roommate in her Toronto apartment.
"I have one room available in a large apartment located just off Queen and Bathurst in Toronto. The room is fully furnished with a double bed, desk, shelf and wardrobeβ¦ We both like keeping the place neat and tidy β I actually enjoy cleaning in my spare time and sometimes we do it together as a roommate teamβ¦ The apartment itself is very large and comes equipped with unlimited wi-fi, a fully stocked kitchen, cable television, and Netflix. The bedroom is a long way from the living roomβ¦ We also have two cats who are well-behaved but they might be a problem if you have allergies."
| # | Statement | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The room available has two beds. | FALSE |
| 2 | Sasha's previous flatmate has lived in the apartment for two years. | TRUE |
| 3 | Simon works full-time. | FALSE |
| 4 | Sasha and Simon clean the apartment together sometimes. | TRUE |
| 5 | Sasha enjoys outdoor activities. | TRUE |
| 6 | The new roommate will not be disturbed by noise from the living area. | TRUE |
| 7 | Sasha has never had a Canadian roommate before. | NOT GIVEN |
Use these free and official PDF resources for your IELTS Reading practice:
The IELTS Reading section has 40 questions and takes 60 minutes. Here's how your score is calculated:
Academic Reading needs fewer correct answers than General Training for the same band, since Academic passages are more difficult.
| Band | Correct Answers | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | 39β40 | Expert user |
| 8.5 | 37β38 | Very good user |
| 8.0 | 35β36 | Very good user |
| 7.5 | 33β34 | Good user |
| 7.0 | 30β32 | Good user |
| 6.5 | 27β29 | Competent user |
| 6.0 | 23β26 | Modest user |
| 5.5 | 19β22 | Limited user |
| 5.0 | 15β18 | Limited user |
| 4.5 | 13β14 | Intermittent user |
| Band | Correct Answers |
|---|---|
| 9.0 | 40 |
| 8.0 | 37β39 |
| 7.0 | 34β35 |
| 6.5 | 32β33 |
| 6.0 | 30β31 |
| 5.5 | 27β29 |
| 5.0 | 23β26 |
The IELTS Reading answer sheet is the official form where you record your answers during the test.
There are 11 official question types in the IELTS Reading test. Each type requires a different strategy.
Choose A, B, C, or D. Read all choices before deciding β some options use words from the passage but change the meaning.
"Not Given" means the text does not mention the topic at all β not that it is false. This distinction is critical.
For the writer's opinions or claims. Find the author's viewpoint, not just facts from the text.
Match each heading to the correct paragraph by focusing on the main idea. Save these for last to improve accuracy.
Find which paragraph contains specific information. Answers are not always in order; some paragraphs may be used more than once.
Match statements to a list of features such as people, places, or dates. Each letter can be used more than once.
Complete each sentence using words from the passage. Always follow the word limit (e.g. NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS).
Fill in blanks in tables, summaries, or flow-charts. Stick to the word limit and copy exact words from the text.
Label parts of a diagram with words from the passage. Answers are always in the text β scan for related words near the diagram description.
Write short answers (names, dates) within the word limit. Copy exact words from the text.
Choose the correct ending for each incomplete sentence. Ensure your answer is both grammatically and logically correct.
Test 1 contains three passages covering crop-growing skyscrapers (vertical farming), Easter Island (Rapa Nui), and the science of art appreciation.
Cambridge IELTS 9 is one of the most widely used practice books. Test 1 Academic Reading covers passages on the history of the English language, the story of silk, and psychology/decision-making. General Training Test 1 features everyday and workplace texts.
The answer key for all four tests is printed at the back of the official book. Full free online practice is available at arifacademy.com.
Cambridge IELTS 10 includes four full Academic and General Training tests. It is popular for its mid-level difficulty.
Test 2 has three challenging passages: the Mary Rose (Tudor warship), Rapa Nui (Easter Island), and the science of art appreciation.
One of the most challenging tests in the book. Passages are from academic journals covering social and natural science topics. You will encounter matching headings, T/F/NG, and sentence completion questions.
Cambridge IELTS 14 (published 2019) remains a popular resource. Academic Test 2 features passages on natural science, history, and social research.
Free full online tests with auto-marking for Cambridge books 12β19 are available at arifacademy.com.
Cambridge IELTS 19 (2024) is the newest Cambridge practice book. It matches the real IELTS exam most closely in difficulty, question design, and passage style.
Spend ~15 min on Section 1, ~20 min on Section 2, ~25 min on Section 3. Write answers directly on the sheet as you go β no extra transfer time.
Spend 2β3 minutes skimming each passage to understand its structure. Then scan for specific answers. This method can save 5β10 minutes per test.
The passage rarely uses exact words from the question. If the question says "elderly people," the passage might say "senior citizens" or "the ageing population."
No negative marking in IELTS Reading. Leaving a blank is always wrong, but a guess could be right. Always answer every question.
"Not Given" means the passage doesn't mention the topic at all. Many people confuse this with "False." Don't choose "False" just because something seems unlikely.
A misspelled word gets zero marks, even if it is easy to recognize. Always copy words directly from the passage when possible. Check plural/singular forms.
Cambridge IELTS Books 1β19 are the only materials that match the real IELTS in difficulty, question design, and answer logic.
Read newspapers, academic magazines, and journals in English every day. Focus on how words are used in context, not just memorizing lists.
In Bangladesh, IELTS tests are run by British Council Bangladesh and IDP Bangladesh. Fees are the same in all test cities including Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Cumilla, Khulna, Rajshahi, and others.
| Test Type | Fee (BDT) | For |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (Paper or Computer) | ৳ 28,450 | University admission |
| IELTS General Training (Paper or Computer) | ৳ 28,450 | Work / migration / PR |
| IELTS for UKVI (Academic or GT) | ৳ 31,970 | UK visa applications |
| IELTS Life Skills (A1, A2, B1) | ৳ 23,760 | Speaking & Listening only β UK visas |
| Enquiry on Results (EOR / re-marking) | ৳ 10,500 | Refunded if score changes |
| Rescheduling / Transfer fee | β ৳ 3,000 | If test date is changed |
Here are the most important recent changes in IELTS:
Retake just one section (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) instead of the whole test. Available through British Council and IDP in Bangladesh.
Available up to 7 days a week and up to 3 times per day at some IDP centres in Bangladesh β more flexible scheduling.
Computer-based test results in 3β5 days. Paper-based test results can take up to 13 days.
The most up-to-date official practice resource now available in bookshops. Closest to the current real exam difficulty.
Test Report Forms can now be sent electronically to universities and institutions, making the application process faster.
You can take IELTS tests throughout the year in Bangladesh.
4 Academic + 4 GT tests. Good foundational practice.
Mid-level difficulty. Well-balanced question types.
4 tests. Tests 1β3 are the most popular for practice.
Published 2019. Good mix of current question styles.
Most recent (2024). Closest to current real exam difficulty.
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