Hello. Today we want to talk about the strategies that can increase the reading score of IELTS test takers. Reading is one of the hardest and most challenging parts of the IELTS test that worries many candidates. But do not worry and get rid of stress. By reading this article and following the tips below, you can increase your score and pass this test.
1. Practice speed reading skills
IELTS reading consists of 40 questions, and the answer time is 60 minutes. That means you have an average of 90 seconds for each question. So you have to do your best and manage your time so that you don’t run out of time to answer the final questions.
Therefore, you should increase this skill in yourself with a lot of practice. Include reading English in your daily routine and speed up your reading every day. But in addition to speed reading, you should also increase your vocabulary to understand different terms and don’t need long pauses to understand the concepts.
Also, don’t forget to use appropriate texts for your current language level. If you use high-level text, you will not understand what it means, and also your reading speed will be reduced.
2. Strengthen your grammar
Grammar is one of the main pillars of language, and every language learner starts their work from grammar. Grammar is essential for all skills, but you can easily answer many questions using your grammar knowledge in the reading section.
The examiner uses texts with specific grammatical points to assess the volunteer grammar knowledge. So, do not ignore special grammatical structures.
In addition, this high grammar knowledge will help you fill in the blanks. Because to complete the sentence, you must use a word that is consistent with the rest of the text. Otherwise, you will lose the score in this section.
3. Manage your time
When you get to the reading section of the IELTS test, try to read the text’s title and stay calm. Don’t try to read all the texts in the reading section at first. Because this will only confuse you and will not help you, at first, a brief look at the text will suffice. Then read the first question to understand its generalities and underline its keywords. After this, look for keywords in the reading text and answer the first question according to the text.
You can answer all the questions this way. One of the advantages of this method is that you do not get confused at first and focus on the important points of the text. Doing so will also save you time.
Don’t forget that sometimes synonyms may be used instead of the keyword.
4. Don’t stop reading English texts
The more you study and practice, the higher your success rate on the exam. To become a professional in reading, you must get your eyes and mind accustomed to English texts. Reading various English texts, news and magazines daily is a great way to increase your vocabulary and familiarity with different texts and grammatical structures.
Conclusion
Don’t forget that practice is the most important thing and the secret of your success lies only in it. So set yourself a goal, read the reading questions years ago, and try to answer them in similar situations. Also, plan carefully and regularly to avoid wasting your time and practice correctly. In addition, don’t forget the points that we have talked about in the article, and by following them, you will increase your chances of success.