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10 IELTS Reading

This document provides tips for achieving a better score on the IELTS reading test. It begins by outlining the format of the reading section, which takes 60 minutes and includes 3-4 passages of increasing difficulty. It emphasizes the importance of understanding question types, which include matching, multiple choice, and completion tasks. Next, it stresses that solely reading for pleasure is not enough preparation and recommends learning test skills and formats. Specific tips include finding relevant information by reading questions first, using process of elimination, and practicing regularly with custom tests on various topics. Understanding question types, practicing skills like scanning and skimming, and gaining confidence are key to success.

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10 IELTS Reading

This document provides tips for achieving a better score on the IELTS reading test. It begins by outlining the format of the reading section, which takes 60 minutes and includes 3-4 passages of increasing difficulty. It emphasizes the importance of understanding question types, which include matching, multiple choice, and completion tasks. Next, it stresses that solely reading for pleasure is not enough preparation and recommends learning test skills and formats. Specific tips include finding relevant information by reading questions first, using process of elimination, and practicing regularly with custom tests on various topics. Understanding question types, practicing skills like scanning and skimming, and gaining confidence are key to success.

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IELTS Reading Tips For A Better Score -

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IELTS READING TEST
➢ Academic and general reading modules
➢Reading is the second part of IELTS Test
➢ Time allocation: 60 minutes
➢ Consists of three to four reading passages with increase
difficulty (Section 1: two or more passages; Section 2: two text;
Section 3: General reading comprehension)
➢ Total questions: 40
➢ Write down your answers on the Reading Answers Sheet
➢ No extra time for transferring answers
➢ There are several types of reading questions: multiple choice,
short answers, completion tasks (headings, tables, or charts).
IELTS Reading Tips For A Better Score
There are a few candidates who do not prepare for IELTS reading
section at all. Some avid readers think that reading is enough to get
them through the IELTS Reading Section.
The IELTS reading test involves more than testing the reading
ability. It combines using skills to solve a problem, and also to
answer a question efficiently. Only reading for pleasure will not help
in the test. It is important to practice and perfect the reading skills of
the test. Here we present some tips to help the candidates.
Reading Tips: First Know the Format
Conduct a research regarding the IELTS reading format before taking the test.
Relying on the love of reading will not translate into the reading skills required
for this section. There is one hour for reading three texts, and answering 40
questions, which is tough. Every minute of this time is important, in tackling the
questions. Also do not waste time to work out, knowing the type of questions
asked. Finding the breakdown of the IELTS reading section online, is simple. The
different tasks in the reading section are:

Matching exercises
The students have to Match Information, Headings, Features and finally Sentence
Endings
Multiple Choice/Identifying an
Information Task
The format is A/B/C/D, True/False, or Not Given, and finally Yes/No/Not Given.

Completion Task
These task include completion sentences, summaries, notes, tables, flowcharts,
and also diagram completion.

Short Answers Task


All these tasks must be familiar with constant and extensive practice. These are
important to take the IELTS.
Reading Tips: Find Relevant Information
The IELTS Reading sections has an overload information. It is a tough job to filter this information
and find the important points.
➢ Finding them is simple, because these points in a passage are those which are directly related
to the questions asked.
➢ Learn all the details you need, by reading the questions, as well the options of answers, before
reading the text.
➢ Know what the passage is about.
➢ The next task is to find the most important cause/reason
➢ Have a broad vision, and look at it from all angles and scenarios.
➢ Read the answer options, and know what to look for after reading the passage
Reading Tips (2)
➢ Also use the process of elimination for finding the right answer
➢ Look for a clue in the text which suggest related
➢ Moreover, it is important to work on vocabulary and know the variety of words
➢ Know more synonyms and also use a thesaurus while reading and writing.
➢ Scanning and Skimming is a must have reading skill.
Reading Tips: Have a Unique and
Personal Practice Test
It is important to try practice questions obtained from reliable sources on the internet.
Take these Steps:
Step 1:
Read sites covering science and news having articles that interest you.
Step 2:
Read them carefully, make notes regarding important points.
Step 3:
Write questions on these articles using different IELTS reading format. Find the valid reason or
cause among the choices before you.
Reading Tips (IELTS)

While reading the text, try to write questions related to the text

Make summaries and conclusion

Gain your confident in reading English text


TYPES OF
READING IELTS
TEST
The lost city reading ielts answers (iframedmdada.space)
How to Tackle IELTS Reading Questions Matching Headings - Magoosh Blog —
IELTS® Exam
MULTIPLE
CHOICE
QUESTIONS

IELTS Reading Section Part 2 – Miss Vaya (home.blog)


THAT’S ALL, GOOD LUCK !

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