| Trap | Solution | |------|----------| | Assuming “Not Given” = False | If not in table → Not Given | | Misreading rows/columns | Use ruler or finger to track | | Missing qualifiers (only, all, most) | Underline them in the question | | Synonyms not recognized | Learn common IELTS synonyms (fee = cost, duration = length) |
Universities Comparison for MBA (International Students)
| Feature | Uni Melbourne | Uni Sydney | Uni Queensland | |---------|--------------|------------|----------------| | Annual Fee (AUD) | 48,000 | 52,000 | 44,000 | | IELTS min score | 6.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 | | Duration (months) | 18 | 24 | 18 | | Work placement | Yes | No | Yes | | Scholarship available | Merit-based | Need-based | None |
If the text says "University X has a 90% employment rate" and "University Y has 85%", then the statement "University X’s employment rate is higher than Y’s" is True, even though the word "higher" is missing. The IELTS now tests this inference. tertiary comparison guide reading answers ielts updated
Isolate the comparison set
Extract explicit textual evidence
Apply question-scope alignment
Tertiary vetting across three angles
Ranking and relative comparison
Final answer vetting (5–8 sec)
✅ Digital test users: Use the highlight function on the table.
✅ Paper test: Circle column headers and key numbers.
✅ Time limit: Spend max 1.5 minutes per question on comparison tables.
✅ Practice source: Cambridge IELTS 17–18 (Academic) have real tertiary comparison tasks.
Uni Queensland offers a scholarship for international students.
Answer: Not Given
Reason: Table says “None” under scholarship for Uni QLD – no mention of “international” specific. | Trap | Solution | |------|----------| | Assuming