| Trap | Example | Solution | |------|---------|----------| | | Question asks "fastest pathway" – two options may seem fast. | Check exact duration words: "1–2 years" vs "3–4 years." | | False vs Not Given | Statement: "VET is cheaper than university." Passage says "VET fees range 4k–15k, university 6k–30k." This is True (range overlaps but max VET is half max uni). But if passage doesn't compare, it's NG. | Only mark True if passage makes a direct comparison. | | Word limits in tables | "No more than two words" – don't write "three to four years" (3 words). Write "3–4 years" (1 word) or "full-time" (1 word). | Count words: articles (a, an, the) count. Hyphenated numbers count as one. |
: Analysis by researchers like Professor Gannicort, who used DEET data to rank schools based on positive outcomes, such as graduate employment rates. Reading Answers Key Tertiary Comparison Guide Reading Answers Ielts
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Here is an example of a Tertiary Comparison Guide question: | Only mark True if passage makes a direct comparison
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The IELTS Academic Reading passage titled explores the complexities and controversies surrounding the ranking of universities. If you are analyzing this text for an essay or study guide, the core theme is the reliability of academic data versus the subjective reputation of institutions. Summary of Key Reading Points
Paragraph B – degrees typically require an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 70 or above. Courses last three to four years full-time, with tuition fees ranging from AUD 6,000 to AUD 30,000 per year. Graduates often pursue professional careers in law, medicine, or engineering.