3.1 Reading Skills Tested in the IELTS Reading Test
IELTS is the equivalent of English-language entry requirements for non-native speakers of English entering universities in English speaking countries. As a proficiency test, the IELTS reading test measures candidates’ English proficiency in terms of reading ability. According to the official IELTS description7, the reading test tests students’ ability to read, understand and answer questions on a range of text types. The IELTS reading test attempts to measure two main kinds of reading skills: general reading comprehension skills and test-related skills.