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1 IELTS Preparation

IELTS
READING
TEST
What to expect?

3 Sections 40 Questions 60 Minutes


3 Sections
Each section consists of 13-14 questions

Each section has its own topic

The questions become progressively difficult


What kinds of topics?
The reading test features a wide array of academic
topics, ranging from biology to history, geography, and
technology
TYPES OF QUESTIONS

- Multiple Choice
- Sentence Completion
- Matching
- Direct Questions
- True/ False/ Not Given
- Yes/ No/ Not Given
In order to get a satisfactory score in the IELTS
reading test, one must develop their reading
comprehension, apply the right strategies, and
have a good time management
How to quickly answer the questions?

1. Skim: read the title (if any) and the first two sentences
of each paragraph.

2. Read the questions and remember them.

3. Do detailed reading
Most answers are found in the same order in
the reading passages as they are in the
questions, but this system does not hold true
in same rare cases
Other tips that are worth remembering
● Read the instructions carefully

● Take a guess if you cannot find the answer

● Check your spelling

● Write down the words exactly as they are. Do not


paraphrase
TRUE – FALSE – NOT GIVEN

True: only if you can find the information in the


reading passage, and it agrees with the statement.

False: if the information in the reading passage


contradicts the statement.

Not given: if the information in the reading


passage does not contradict the statement.
TRUE – FALSE – NOT GIVEN
Statement: Ali’s favorite country is Japan. The beauty of Mount
Fuji is the very reason why he keeps going back to the country. He
also loves Japanese food, but not as much as the natural beauty
of the country. The only thing he dislikes is the occasional extreme
weather conditions

Questions:
1. Ali hates travelling to Japan
2. He travels to Japan about once a year
3. He enjoys Japanese cuisine
4. The primary reason he loves Japan is the food
5. He refrains from travelling to Japan when the weather
conditions are unfavorable
Guessing the meaning of words based on the context

1. Although he didn’t study, he managed to get XXX scores.


2. He was fired last month, so he felt really XXX.
3. After working hard for 10 years, he could finally X a house
4. Because his offer was accepted, he felt extremely XXX.
5. He expected to win the competition, but sadly it was his competitors
who XXX
Matching
Techniques
Elimination
Method
Domino Effect in Heading Questions!
Improve Your Reading Comprehension

- Spend at least 15 minutes every day reading

- Look up your dictionary when you come across unfamiliar words (you can
do this while doing reading practice – highly advisable)

- Use an English-to-English Dictionary

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