IELTS Reading Tips for band 9
Getting band 9 in IELTS Reading is possible!
Many test-takers have been writing to us with the notion that it’s an impossible task for non-native English speakers. They say, “Scoring 9.0 on IELTS Reading is very hard for those, whose first language is not English. They simply cannot know all that tricky vocabulary”. Of course, you will encounter some unknown words on the IELTS Reading Test. But you shouldn’t worry – it’s completely normal!
The main goal of IELTS Reading is to test your ability to understand what you have read. So even if you don’t know some words, it’s OK, as you can guess their meaning and still get band 9!
Ridiculously, most of the test-takers lose marks not because of lack of knowledge, but because of making very simple mistakes! That’s why in this guide we’ve gathered 10 IELTS Reading tips that will really help you to get a high score in IELTS Reading:
Skim over and watch for the answers
Skimming refers to looking only for the main ideas. You don't need to read attentively every word. Remember, you just need to answer the questions, nothing more. So skim over the text and then start looking for the answers.
IELTS Reading tips: watch time
Don’t forget you have only 60 minutes to read three texts and answer 40 questions. You won’t get additional time for filling your answer sheet, so make sure manage your time properly.
Is your spelling correct?
Check your spelling before writing your answer on the answer blank. You will get zero points for the answer if it's spelled incorrectly.
Keep the order
Remember that the questions follow the order of the text in most cases. ...
ادامه مطلب
How to prepare for IELTS exam in one week
Score 7.5 in 7 days
Study for Academic IELTS at home
Academic Module of the IELTS test was held in Nepal on December 2018
Writing Test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a diagram of the new planned structure in a town. We had to summarize and explain it.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Scientists agree that many people eat too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by educating people, while others believe that education will not work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Speaking Test
IELTS Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subject are you studying?
– Why did you choose it?
– Can you describe your home?
– Which room do you like the most?
– Do you have plants at home?
– Did you ever plant any kind of plants?
– Would you appreciate if someone gifted you a plant?
– Do you have savings?
– Did you give money as a gift to children?
– What is your opinion about giving pocket money to children?
– Did your parents give you money for doing household work?
IELTS Cue Card
Describe a place you have visited and you traveled by public transport. Please say
– What and where is this place?
– Who did you go there with?
– Did you like the experience?
IELTS Discussion
– How popular is public transport in your city?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of using it?
...
ادامه مطلب
Details of the IELTS Reading Test
Dr.Arian karimi's IELTS Reading Class
کلاس تخصصی ریدینگ آیلتس دکتر آرین کریمی
The Reading Type of Questions
1. Multiple choice
2. Short answer questions
3. Sentence completion questions
4. Notes/ table/ form/ summary/ flow chart/diagram /completion questions
5. Yes, no, not given or True, false, not given
6. Classification questions
7. Matching
8. Choosing headings
9. Scanning & identifying location of information
10. Labelling a diagram which has numbered parts
Procedure of the Test
The reading module is the second test you do on the test day.
You are given a question booklet and an answer sheet. There is no time, unlike in the listening test, at the end to transfer answers so you have to write your answers directly onto the answer sheet.
You are given 60 minutes for the test.
The test instructions indicate how much time you should spend on each section of the test.
Structure of the Test
The test is divided into three sections.
You are given a reading passage with questions in each section. The questions can be both before and after the passages.The topics of the passages are of general interest and come from magazines, journals, books and newspapers. At least one of the passages will present a logical argument.
The texts increase in difficulty as the test progresses. There may be a glossary of technical words.
There are 40 questions in total. Each of the three sections has around 10-15 questions and there are at least two types of questions in each section.
IELTS Scoring
You are given a mark for each of the 40 questions. Your result is converted into a score which corresponds to one of the bands from 1-9. You will see the ...
ادامه مطلب
