To reach your target score, daily practice is essential. However, applying strategic approaches can enhance your efficiency. Below are 5 fundamental techniques to help you secure Band 8 in IELTS Reading (stay tuned for more updates!).
Avoid reading every word
Before diving into the text, analyze the questions and tasks. Without this preparation, you risk repeatedly revisiting the passage, wasting precious time. Focus on identifying required information while reading to streamline your process.
Master skimming techniques
Quickly glance through the text to understand its core themes and structure before addressing specific questions.
Sharpen scanning abilities
Examine the summary carefully and anticipate potential answers based on grammatical clues (e.g., verb, noun) and context. Brief pre-planning here will accelerate your progress later.
Highlight pivotal terms
Select distinctive keywords from the summary—names, dates, figures, or locations—to locate relevant sections swiftly in the passage.
Leverage synonyms
Keep in mind that paraphrasing is common. After predicting possible answers, search the text for equivalent phrases or vocabulary to confirm your choices.
