Yes! The most anticipated last-minute tips are a tool which every IELTS aspirants seek for in order to improve their score. It is natural to get overwhelmed when the day approaches. If you are keen on giving your best shot, then forget the fear and read these tips. Hope these will help you achieve the desired band score.

Dos of Reading Section

Devise new strategies 

Identify the skills and revamp it. Experiment with different strategies continuously to sharpen your skills.

Keep a tab over Time 

You should not spend more than 60 seconds to attempt any question in the Reading section. Reading Section is all about how well you implement strategies.

Read the instructions 

The aspirants and the candidates who appear for the exams are in habit of skipping the instructions. Students should always read the instructions for having a grip over the pattern to attempt the question.

Look for important Things 

In reading, always look for the main things, like heading, dates, facts, and figures. These details help in solving the questions quickly. 

Skimming and Scanning 

Practise these two skills to answer the questions in the reading section. 

Don’ts of Reading section 

Don’t Read the whole passage

Reading section is a test of how well you understand and write English. You don’t have to spend time reading the passage, just skim it for important details.

Word Count 

NEVER, I reiterate NEVER go beyond the word limit. Going beyond the word limit can cost you marks. Answer the questions within the word limit.

Missing on the step wise strategy to attempt question

The step wise strategy I mentioned in the book is backed with a purpose. It will help you solve the questions quickly. DO NOT MISS ON ANY STEP!

Don’t Ponder too much over Vocabulary

Yes, vocabulary is an important part in the IELTS assessment, but do not think about it too much while attempting the Reading section.  

Grammatical mistakes

Grammar forms the base of the IELTS examination, thus grammar mistakes are a big NO.  Practise and spot the minor loopholes for scoring the desired band score.  

You can follow the above tips to ensure success.

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