This Sample belongs to the Social Survival Category/Section of the IELTS. This category contains passages for reading that is meant to test basic English language skills required for survival and for conforming to basic citizen laws. The passages may include public notices, instructions, government announcements, immigration related information, and so on.

These communications are generally brief and expressed in very simple language for everyone to understand. They usually convey a small set of information.

This is a notice published by the Australian government concerning international students waiting to immigrate to the country to pursue their studies.

The key points in the notice are:

1. The government plans to resume granting of Visas to international students who have been granted admission to any of the institutions in Australia so that they can join as soon as the country reopens its borders amidst the pandemic.

2. The government will also offer leniency towards granting of post-studies work visa.

3. Students get additional time to submit their English language proficiency scores.

4. The government will provide all information and updates in the Department of Home Affairs website.

5. Students can additionally connect with the Smartraveller website for information.

Q1. Complete the sentence with appropriate details from the passage:

The notice impacts ___________________________

B) all existing and new international students applying for visa to study anywhere in Australia.

Q2. According to the information conveyed in the notice, examine the following statement and choose one of the options:

Students/applicants affected by the COVID-19 travel restrictions will get more time to complete their compulsory English language test and submit marks.

B) True

Q3. Complete the following information from your reading of the notice:

International students are advised to look for current news, updates and advice from the government agencies across Australia in the __________________________________

C) Department of Home Affairs website

Q4. According to the passage,

The type of visa granted to international students who want to continue their stay post completion of their courses to look for work opportunities is referred to as _________________________

D) Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)