3 Sections (Academic / General)
40 Questions in 60 Minutes
Different Question Types (MCQs, Matching, True/False, etc.)
Your first step should be to extract the main idea by skimming and following it with scanning for keywords before moving to word-by-word reading.
Spend 15-20 mins per passage Answer easy questions first
Don’t spend too long on one question
The IELTS Reading section revolves greatly around the vocabulary skills of the candidates. The students with higher language skills always outperform their counterparts in the section.
You must apply separate approaches to each question type since practising all of them remains essential.
Pay attention to distractors which look similar but present the wrong options.
Reading newspapers, academic journals, and professional articles enables students to improve their reading speed and understanding.
Mandatory practice through mock tests enhances both accuracy levels and boosts confidence levels in test performance.