{"id":9257,"date":"2023-06-17T16:03:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-17T10:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/?p=9257"},"modified":"2023-06-17T16:04:11","modified_gmt":"2023-06-17T10:34:11","slug":"ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best IELTS Reading Tips And Tricks To Score 8+ Bands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an exam for the English language. This exam measure students\u2019 English language proficiency in four different modules;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IELTS Listening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS Reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS Speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, you will learn some of the most useful IELTS reading tips and tricks to help you score high in the IELTS reading exam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IELTS reading is an important module of the IELTS exam because it will help you boost your overall IELTS score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So it is important to use proper tips and tricks to master the IELTS reading exam and increase your overall IELTS score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#ielts-reading\" title=\"IELTS Reading\">IELTS Reading<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#ielts-reading-exam-format\" title=\"IELTS Reading Exam Format\">IELTS Reading Exam Format<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\" title=\"IELTS Reading Tips And Tricks\">IELTS Reading Tips And Tricks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#skim-the-passage\" title=\"Skim the passage\">Skim the passage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#pay-attention-to-headings-and-subheadings\" title=\"Pay attention to headings and subheadings\">Pay attention to headings and subheadings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#read-the-questions-first\" title=\"Read the questions first\">Read the questions first<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#be-aware-of-synonyms-and-paraphrasing\" title=\"Be aware of synonyms and paraphrasing\">Be aware of synonyms and paraphrasing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#manage-your-time-effectively\" title=\"Manage your time effectively\">Manage your time effectively<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#use-context-to-understand-unfamiliar-words\" title=\"Use context to understand unfamiliar words\">Use context to understand unfamiliar words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#be-cautious-with-distractors\" title=\"Be cautious with distractors\">Be cautious with distractors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#improve-your-reading-speed\" title=\"Improve your reading speed\">Improve your reading speed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#use-elimination-techniques\" title=\"Use elimination techniques\">Use elimination techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#guess-strategically\" title=\"Guess strategically\">Guess strategically<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#faqs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#can-i-crack-ielts-in-1-week\" title=\"Can I crack IELTS in 1 week?\">Can I crack IELTS in 1 week?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\/#how-can-i-pass-ielts-in-first-attempt\" title=\"How can I pass IELTS in first attempt?\">How can I pass IELTS in first attempt?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ielts-reading\"><\/span>IELTS Reading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must completely understand IELTS reading before you learn the best IELTS reading tips and tricks to boost your score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IELTS reading differs for both IELTS exam types (<a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-academic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS Academic<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/mastering-the-ielts-general-training-reading-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS General Training<\/a>). But the tips to prepare for the reading in both test types are the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So the tricks I will mention in this blog will be helpful for both IELTS exam types. But first of all, you must understand the exam structure of the IELTS reading, including the types of questions in IELTS reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ielts-reading-exam-format\"><\/span>IELTS Reading Exam Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Module<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Question Types<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>60 minutes<\/td><td>Multiple choice<br>Identifying information<br>Identifying the writer\u2019s views\/claims<br>Matching headings<br>Matching features<br>Matching sentence endings<br>Sentence completion<br>Summary, note, table, flow-chart completion<br>Diagram label completion<br>Short-answer questions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the format of the IELTS reading exam that every student must know if they aim to get a 7+ band score in IELTS reading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s look at the tips and tricks for IELTS reading without wasting time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ielts-reading-tips-and-tricks\"><\/span>IELTS Reading Tips And Tricks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tips I will mention will help you whether you are taking the IELTS exam for the first time or taking the exam again to improve your score.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must follow these for the best result for at least 10 to 15 days straight. It may be possible that all of the tips may not work for you, but here you will get something for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you will surely get that one tip by following which you can score 7+ band score in the IELTS reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the best IELTS reading tips and tricks;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/10-IELTS-Reading-Tips-And-Tricks-819x1024.webp\" alt=\"10 IELTS Reading Tips And Tricks\" class=\"wp-image-9259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/10-IELTS-Reading-Tips-And-Tricks-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/10-IELTS-Reading-Tips-And-Tricks-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/10-IELTS-Reading-Tips-And-Tricks-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/10-IELTS-Reading-Tips-And-Tricks.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skim the passage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay attention to headings and subheadings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read the questions first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be aware of synonyms and paraphrasing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage your time effectively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use context to understand unfamiliar words<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be cautious with distractors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve your reading speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use elimination techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guess strategically<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"skim-the-passage\"><\/span>Skim the passage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before reading the passages, take a few minutes to read the questions and underline the keywords. Then skim the passage and search for the keywords you have underlined in the questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you find the keyword in the paragraph, look for the answer nearby that keyword. There are maximum chances that you will get your answer nearby that keyword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pay-attention-to-headings-and-subheadings\"><\/span>Pay attention to headings and subheadings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It will benefit you if the paragraphs in the passage have headings or subheadings. The headings or subheadings in a paragraph will give you a brief idea of what the paragraph is about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So using the heading, it will be easy for you to know where to search for an answer. It can make searching for an answer easy and save plenty of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"read-the-questions-first\"><\/span>Read the questions first<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned in the skimming tip, you must read the question properly and underline the keyword before reading the passage in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will give you an understanding of what to look for and help you focus on relevant information with the help of underlined keywords.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Underline or highlight keywords in the questions to guide your reading and can save plenty of valuable time in reviewing your answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"be-aware-of-synonyms-and-paraphrasing\"><\/span>Be aware of synonyms and paraphrasing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another one of the most useful and valuable IELTS reading tips and tricks is being aware of synonyms and paraphrasing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paraphrasing is beneficial for the IELTS reading and useful in the IELTS writing module. To get a high score on the IELTS exam, you must be aware of paraphrasing and synonyms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In IELTS reading, you will not get the same line or word in the paragraph as in the question instead, you will get its synonym or paraphrased line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you have a good knowledge of paraphrasing and synonyms, you can easily identify the location of your answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must look for words with similar meanings or sentences expressing the same idea differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"manage-your-time-effectively\"><\/span>Manage your time effectively<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time management is also a helpful tip not only for reading modules but also for <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS writing<\/a>. So, students must have this skill of managing their time effectively to secure a good band in the IELTS exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The skimming process will help you manage your time properly and finish your reading module 5 to 10 minutes in advance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use these 5 to 10 minutes to review your answers or check for any answers you have doubts about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more you practice by considering the time, the more efficiently you can manage your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"use-context-to-understand-unfamiliar-words\"><\/span>Use context to understand unfamiliar words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using context to find the meaning of unfamiliar words is also one of the most useful IELTS reading tips and tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To develop this skill, you can ignore the usage of a dictionary while practicing the IELTS reading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While practicing reading, guess a word\u2019s meaning according to the words in its surroundings, and after completing your reading, search in the dictionary whether you have guessed the word\u2019s meaning right or not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process will also help you to gather a lot of useful <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/vocabulary-for-ielts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vocabulary for IELTS<\/a> writing and speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"be-cautious-with-distractors\"><\/span>Be cautious with distractors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Distractors in the reading passage are the information in the reading module that is only added into the passage just to mislead you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This information is written in the passage in such a way that some students may get confused and select that as an answer to a question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid this, students are advised to get the proper meaning of the line before selecting any answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"improve-your-reading-speed\"><\/span>Improve your reading speed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another useful IELTS reading tips and tricks is improving your reading speed. This tip helps you manage your time and finish your reading on time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So developing this skill will directly impact your <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Time_management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">time management<\/a> skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"use-elimination-techniques\"><\/span>Use elimination techniques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you can not find the right answer to the question at that time, this trick comes into play.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using this, you can eliminate the options given for the same question one by one and, in the end, select the answer that is left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"guess-strategically\"><\/span>Guess strategically<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last IELTS reading tip and the trick is the guessing strategy. You must know that IELTS reading has no negative marking, so you must answer all the questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a question whose answer you can not find in the passage, you make take a guess and fill in the answer by guessing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are chances that the answer you have guessed is the right answer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, I have discussed the IELTS reading tips and tricks that students can use to improve their IELTS reading scores.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before preparing for any exam, you must be aware of its format and question because it will be hard to improve your score without knowing the format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skimming, time management, being careful of any distractors, improving reading speed, using elimination techniques, and developing guessing strategies are some of the most important and useful tips and tricks for IELTS reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this blog has cleared all your queries about the IELTS reading tips and tricks, but if you still have any questions, please <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact our experts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep visiting CourseMentor\u2122 for more interesting and informative content like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1686997605969\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-crack-ielts-in-1-week\"><\/span>Can I crack IELTS in 1 week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It is possible to crack the IELTS exam in just 1 week. But to do that, you must properly understand the IELTS exam and prepare for the IELTS with full concentration to crack it in 1 week.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1686997618789\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-i-pass-ielts-in-first-attempt\"><\/span>How can I pass IELTS in first attempt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It is possible to crack the IELTS exam on the first attempt, and many fresher students achieve passing the IELTS on their first attempt. To pass the IELTS exam on the first attempt, you must prepare for the exam with full consistency and should take the practice test on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an exam for the English language. 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