How can one master the reading section in the IELTS exam?

Asked by Last Modified  

7 Answers

+3 IELTS Academic Reading IELTS General Reading IELTS Listening Test

Follow 9
Answer

Please enter your answer

Merlyn

IELTS - British Council Certified Trainer and Career Counsellor PGDEMA, MA, BA,

Learning the techniques through practising each skill - Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. For the reading section, the following are the techniques:1) Skimming and Scanning 2) Make sure you time yourself to read a passage3) Mark the keywords
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Experienced and acclaimed Tutor - 11th/12th/GMAT/SAT/JEE/NEET

If you want to improve your reading scores, I would suggest you to start reading a lot of articles and increase your speed of reading and finally take your IELTS material and start answering the questions related to the passage. One Tip- All answers of reading section follow a pattern , try and understand...
read more
If you want to improve your reading scores, I would suggest you to start reading a lot of articles and increase your speed of reading and finally take your IELTS material and start answering the questions related to the passage. One Tip- All answers of reading section follow a pattern , try and understand that read less
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

You dream and we fulfil!

There are a few tips and tricks.1) Never read the entire passage(s) to find the answers. You should go to the questions first, answer one by one. Look for a clue in the question such as years, names of people or terms. Then go to the passage and scan where you can find the answer. Usually, the answers...
read more
There are a few tips and tricks.1) Never read the entire passage(s) to find the answers. You should go to the questions first, answer one by one. Look for a clue in the question such as years, names of people or terms. Then go to the passage and scan where you can find the answer. Usually, the answers will follow.2) One must understand the types of questions as there are about ten disparate patterns such as fill in the blanks, match the headings, and true, false, not given.3) IELTS is all about paraphrasing - understanding the ideas in a different way by using varieties of synonyms.Of course, there are many more specific tips related to different passages. The trainers are better equipped to guide the students depending upon their personality and their language level. read less
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Blockchain consultant & Trainer , SAP MM corporate trainer with 25 years exp in supply chain

Some tips : 1. Time management - Make sure to check your progress so as to not devote too much time to first two passages. 2. Read the passages thoroughly - Do not try to read the passage casually, read quickly and try and understand the topic. Typically , spend 5-7 minutes to read each passage. 3. True...
read more
Some tips : 1. Time management - Make sure to check your progress so as to not devote too much time to first two passages. 2. Read the passages thoroughly - Do not try to read the passage casually, read quickly and try and understand the topic. Typically , spend 5-7 minutes to read each passage. 3. True / False / Not given section - "True" to be ticked only if complete factual information is given , "Not given" if only partial info is available. There are more which will be dicussed inside the class. read less
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Certified IELTS trainer with 15 year expertisation

Mastering the reading section could be an easy task if you know the strategy of skimming, scanning and elimination. You need not understand the whole paragraph. Just read the questions carefully to find the keywords. Skim just the relevant information. Scan to find the right answer. Your answer may be...
read more
Mastering the reading section could be an easy task if you know the strategy of skimming, scanning and elimination. You need not understand the whole paragraph. Just read the questions carefully to find the keywords. Skim just the relevant information. Scan to find the right answer. Your answer may be paraphrased, Eliminate irrelevant information. read less
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Speak Like Kamini English and IELTS mentor since 9 + years in Greater Noida

By improving your vocabulary, reading and attempting passages, working on your weaknesses and mistakes, adhering to the time limit while practising the mock tests, one can improve their reading score.
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

PROFICIENT TUTOR of GMAT GRE IELTS TOEFL PTE SAT ACT FOR 15 YEARS

You can master the reading section by following these tips: 1. Look for keywords in the questions then find in the text. 2. Read 5-6 lines above and below those keywords, and you will get your answer. 3. Do multitasking, look at various categories of questions and then read the text.
read more
You can master the reading section by following these tips: 1. Look for keywords in the questions then find in the text. 2. Read 5-6 lines above and below those keywords, and you will get your answer. 3. Do multitasking, look at various categories of questions and then read the text. read less
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

View 5 more Answers

Related Questions

What IELTS band score do I have to get to study in reputed UK universities?
If you have 7+ bands in IELTS you can easily get admission in any U.K University .
Vishal
0 0
6
What is best syllabus to teach spoken English?
Here are few tips for spoken english syllabus, which should cover (tenses in Grammer), A good Vocab. and Prouncation. Powerful Phone Talk you will improve language use and pronunciation for phone conversations....
Gaurang
0 0
7
How do I get 7 bands in all modules of the IELTS exams?
Achieving a band score of 7 in all modules of the IELTS exam requires thorough preparation and practice. Here are some tips to help you reach your goal: 1. Understand the exam format: Familiarize yourself...
Pritom
0 0
7

Which schools take an IELTS score of 6 in Canada?
Canada comes among one of the best study abroad destination to live and for its quality of education system. They are providing the best and world recognized degrees. Universities are top ranked, Excellent...
MaxMueller Institute
0 0
5
I want to know how much minimum time is required to prepare for International English Language Testing System to get a band of 7.5. My English is average though I can write and talk in English quite confidently.
Around 2 - 2.5 months.
Shailja

Now ask question in any of the 1000+ Categories, and get Answers from Tutors and Trainers on UrbanPro.com

Ask a Question

Related Lessons

IMPORTANCE OF GOOD READING HABITS
IntroductionReading is one of the best and most essential habits that can be taught. Those who have the habit of reading are those who can truly understand the value and pleasure of reading. Very few are...

Karthikeyan Saminathan

1 0
0
Five Words with Meaning,Sentence Usage & Synonyms
1.Adversary (noun) MEANING: One who opposes or resists SENTENCE USAGE: Joseph hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. Synonyms: opponent, enemy 2. Absolve (verb) MEANING:...

Shruti K.

2 0
0
IELTS Sample Letter # 1 (Formal)
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter: Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight Explain how missing...

Vibhu Anurag

0 0
0
IELTS Preparation Course : Speaking tips
1) Avoid giving short, uncommunicative replies. Example : Q: Where are you from? A: I'm from Vashi Sector 10. (Don't stop there!) It's about 1 hour away from Mumbai. It's...

Stanford English Academy

0 0
0
IELTS Academic Task 1 - Sample Graph Analysis (Pie-Chart & Line Graph)
The pie-charts given above show the change in the allocation of the food budget of an average family over 30 years from 1970 to 2000. The line graph shows the change in fast-food meals and sit-down restaurant...

Vibhu Anurag

0 0
0

Recommended Articles

IELTS - Crack the Reading and Writing section

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam is written by many aspirants aiming to immigrate to countries like UK, USA, Canada and so on. This exam is beneficial for both students who are planning higher studies & working professionals going abroad for training/work. There are two formats of the exam...

Read full article >

IELTS Exam Prep Tips and Tricks

In conversation with Niels Kokholm Nielsen, Linguist and Official Cambridge Examiner who shares insights and strategies to score higher in the IELTS exam. MeetUniv.com: MeetUniv.com is an education website which helps universities & colleges connect with right student profiles. It also enables students to connect...

Read full article >

IELTS for Canada - Academic and General Exam...

Among all the English language tests taken, the IELTS exam is one of the most famous ones. Experts believe this exam is one of the best tests for people seeking a great career or education in a foreign land, with more than three million people applying for the test in the recent past year. Canada has some of the most...

Read full article >

IELTS Study Guide - From Examiners Point Of View

When appearing for IELTS exam, you might want to showcase your entire knowledge of English, but that’s not going to improve your band score. You need to have your knowledge bagged with a strategic planning and time management, that’s going to bring in success for you. While you can follow time management tips for IELTS...

Read full article >

Find IELTS Coaching classes near you
IELTS Coaching classes in Delhi
IELTS Coaching classes in Bangalore
IELTS Coaching classes in Hyderabad
IELTS Coaching classes in Mumbai
IELTS Coaching classes in Chennai
IELTS Coaching classes in Chandigarh
IELTS Coaching classes in Ahmedabad
IELTS Coaching classes in Pune
IELTS Coaching classes in Ludhiana
IELTS Coaching classes in Gurgaon
Online IELTS Coaching Classes

Looking for IELTS Coaching classes?

Learn from the Best Tutors on UrbanPro

Are you a Tutor or Training Institute?

Join UrbanPro Today to find students near you