IELTS
READING TIPS
1. Practice
Skimming and Scanning: Skimming involves reading quickly to get the gist of the
passage. Scanning is looking for specific information without reading
everything in detail.
2. Understand
the Question Types: Familiarize yourself with different types of questions
(e.g., multiple choice, true/false/not given, matching headings).
3. Manage
Your Time: Allocate your time wisely. Spend no more than 20 minutes on each section.
4. Read the
Instructions Carefully: Pay attention to what the question is asking. This
helps avoid careless mistakes.
5. Improve
Your Vocabulary: A wide range of vocabulary is crucial. Understand synonyms as
questions may paraphrase words from the texts.
6. Practice
Reading from Various Sources: Read academic texts, journals, newspapers, and
magazines to get used to different writing styles.
7. Look for
Keywords: When answering questions, identify keywords in the question stem and
scan for these or their synonyms in the text.
8. Don’t
Leave Answers Blank: There’s no penalty for wrong answers, so guess if you
don’t know.
9. Use the
Passage Wisely: The answers usually follow the order of the information in the
passage.
10. Review
Your Answers: If time allows, check your answers for careless mistakes.
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