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If you’re planning to take the IELTS, you’ll want to read this blog post! In it, we’ll share some great tips
and tricks for boosting your score on the IELTS Reading test. With these tips in mind, you’ll be able to
approach the IELTS Reading test with confidence and ease.
This article shares 17 IELTS reading tips to help you improve your score.
The academic as well as general IELTS reading section of the exam both last 60 minutes and
tests your reading skills. Each has 40 questions. The 60 minutes includes the time you have to fill
in the answer sheet.
This tutorial covers IELTS reading tips and advice to help you pass your IELTS exam.
Here are the most common types of reading questions you can get on your reading test:
Sentence completion
True false, not given
Summary, note, table, flow-chart completion
Multiple choice
Short-answer questions
Matching sentence endings
Diagram label completion
Matching information
Matching headings
Before preparing for your IELTS exam and learning different strategies and tips, it is VERY
important to: change your mindset, focus and understanding of the test.
The IELTS reading tips that you will read in this chapter will work and must be applied with
ALL question types, no matter what exam you are taking.
Reading tips
It’s always paraphrased and the text can tell you if your answer is right 100%.
It means that for ANY correct answer will need to choose from the options, there is
ALWAYS a paraphrased fragment in the text that says absolutely the same.
The IELTS reading test is designed to test your understanding of language complexities.
It will assess your ability to understand the same (or similar) ideas hidden behind different
wordings and expressions.
2. Skimming
If you read in the usual slow, relaxed way you will not pass the IELTS test.
Learn to skim and scan. These reading techniques use rapid eye movement and keywords so that
you are able to move fast through text.
Skimming is reading rapidly in order to get a general overview of the material. Here is an
overview:
1. Read the first paragraph attentively to get an idea of what the text is about.
2. Pay attention to the first few sentences of every paragraph, this will give you the main idea
of the text.
3. Always read the last paragraph thoroughly as this normally contains the summary.
3. Scanning
The questions in the IELTS reading test will often include dates, names, numbers, and new terms
that are part of your answers.
1. Always underline important specific information and numbers. You do not need to read
every word. Look out for information like names, dates, figure, statistics etc
2. From the question, identify the keyword and then scan the text for it, and possible
synonyms. This will help you find the answer more quickly.
It is important to be fast, focused and alert. You can’t allow yourself to be slow and relaxed.
You should spend no more than 3 minutes skimming the passage for your test.
Every site, tutor, and former student will have a guide to pass the reading exam.
Try these strategies, but measure which one works best for you.
Some students find reading the questions first and then the text is the best way. Other students do
the exact opposite.
Try both methods on different practice exams, the technique that brings in the most points for
you is the winner.
Read the text first to focus on the information. This way you keep one piece of information in the
brain.
Your brain will most likely struggle to keep the question in mind AND search for the answer at
the same time.
But if you skim the text part rapidly, discuss what you had just read in your head and THEN go
to the question and its options, you should get the answer easier.
Find the exact location of the rephrased answer in the reading passage. Compare it to
the keywords in your answer and rest assured that it is the ONE. That is the proof.
Then underline that rephrased line in the passage.
Then write the number on top of the question that is answered by that line. As simple as
that.
You should do this to avoid relaxing and guessing during the reading test. This gives you the
certainty that you have made the correct choice.
And yes, there’s always only ONE correct answer. Despite what many may think, there are no
options. This is how the tests are designed. That is precisely why there is a very definite location
of the correct answer in the text.
Try to look around at the new word. Maybe the content of the sentence can help you deduce
whether it’s positive or negative, a person or a job, an animal or a feature.
Grammar will also help, if it comes before a noun, it might be describing how this noun is.
Never leave any box unanswered. When you know there’s no time left, just guess and write
something.
Why? You won’t be penalized for incorrect answers. If you leave the cell in your answer sheet
blank, you will get zero points. For sure.
But what if you strike lucky and manage to guess it? You will have at least one more point that
could get you from band 6.5 to 7.0 in your reading test.
To make the best of the 60 minutes you have to complete your IELTS reading exam, you have
to improve your reading speed when you are preparing for the exam.
tice is one of the most important keys to a successful IELTS reading exam. There are many
different IELTS practice tests that you can take online to help you prepare, take a look at these
resources:
If you have exhausted the free materials online, try the other available ESL tests. I would aim for
anything Cambridge publishes. They are responsible for the testing material for IELTS so you
can be sure their standards are high.
C1
C2
A more fun way to test your comprehension is to open a book at a random page, read it, then
write a summary after.
16. Active reading
This tip is more for students taking the paper-based test. When reading actively mark your test
paper.
Underline any important phrases that you see in the text that helps you understand the passage or
sums up the context of the reading.
Circle keywords, and add asterisks in the margin for valuable fragments.
These will act as references when you are searching for answers.
Take a look at some more useful tutorials that will you prepare for your Reading Test
If you need more help with your exam preparation, have a look at our IELTS online courses to
help you pass IELTS!
Kindle is a great way to learn new words. With a Kindle, you can instantly check the meaning of
the words.
There are definitely some tips and tricks that can help you boost your IELTS Reading score.
Here are a few of our favourites:
First, make sure you understand the question. Many students panic when they see a long
reading passage, but if you take the time to read the question carefully first, you’ll often
find that the passage isn’t as daunting as it first seemed.
Next, use the process of elimination to answer multiple-choice questions. If you can
eliminate one or two of the answer choices, you’ll often be able to correctly guess the
answer.
Finally, don’t forget to skim the passage for key words and ideas. This can help you save
time if you get stuck on a particular question.
One of the best ways to prepare for the IELTS reading test is to practice reading as much
as possible. This will help you to develop your speed and accuracy when reading, as well
as give you a better understanding of the types of questions that may be asked.
Another important tip is to focus on the key information in each question. This means
reading the question carefully and underlining the keywords before you start reading the
text. By doing this, you can save time and ensure that you’re looking for the right
information in the text.
Finally, don’t forget to use the process of elimination when answering multiple-choice
questions. If you can eliminate one or more of the answer choices, you’ll have a better
chance of choosing the correct answer.
By following these simple tips, you can give yourself a boost on the IELTS reading test!
Time management is key when it comes to the IELTS reading test. You will have one hour to
complete three sections, each with a different text. Make sure you allot enough time to each
section so that you can answer all the questions.
Skimming and scanning are your friends when it comes to the IELTS reading test. Skim
the text to get an idea of what it’s about, and then scan it for specific information. This will
save you time and help you find the answers to the questions more easily.
Another tip is to break down the questions into smaller chunks. Don’t try to answer the
question as a whole; instead, focus on one part at a time. This will help you zero in on the
information you need and make it less overwhelming.
Finally, practice, practice, practice! The more you do the IELTS reading test, the more
familiar you’ll become with the format and the types of questions. This will make it easier
for you to boost your score.
If you want to score high on IELTS Reading Passage 3, there are some key strategies and tips
you can use.
First, focus on the question types that are worth the most points. These are usually the ones
that require you to identify main ideas, specific details, or make inferences.
Next, read the passage carefully and take time to think about each question before you
answer it. If you get stuck on a question, move on and come back to it later.
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