IELTs Reading – Overview
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Choose an activity below. Start with Reading Passage 1–3, then practice Speaking, Listening, and Writing.
Tip: Open Reading Strategies first, then use “keyword → locate → verify” while answering.
IELTS Reading Strategies (Quick & Practical)
Open/Close strategies
- Do a 60-second scan first
- Read the title and look at question types (TF/NG, matching headings, summary completion, Y/N/NG).
- Underline keywords in each question (names, numbers, adjectives, “because”, “main purpose”, etc.).
- Don’t read every word
- Read the passage by paragraph/section, focusing on the main idea of each part.
- Use the questions to guide where to read more carefully.
- Use the “keyword → locate → verify” method
- Keyword: choose 1–2 strong keywords from the question (rare words, technical terms).
- Locate: scan the text to find the same word or a synonym.
- Verify: read 1–2 sentences before/after and confirm the meaning.
- True / False / Not Given (TF/NG)
- TRUE = the passage clearly says the same meaning.
- FALSE = the passage clearly says the opposite.
- NOT GIVEN = the passage does not mention it (even if it sounds logical).
- Tip: If you can’t underline the exact supporting line, it’s usually NOT GIVEN.
- YES / NO / NOT GIVEN (writer’s opinion)
- YES = the writer agrees.
- NO = the writer disagrees.
- NOT GIVEN = no clear writer opinion stated.
- Tip: Look for opinion signals: I believe, suggests, argues, my proposal, it seems, should.
- Matching headings
- Read the first and last sentences of each section + the general idea.
- Headings match the main idea, not one detail.
- Tip: Write 3–5 words to summarize each section (e.g., “course misuse risk”, “means vs ends”).
- Summary / sentence completion (ONE WORD / TWO WORDS)
- Answers must come exactly from the passage.
- Check grammar: singular/plural, verb tense, collocation.
- Don’t add extra words (no “a/the” unless in the passage).
- Tip: After filling, read the completed sentence—does it sound grammatically correct?
- Watch synonyms and paraphrases
- IELTS often changes wording: purpose ↔ end, illegal ↔ dishonest, cheap to produce ↔ lower manufacturing cost.
- Time management
- If stuck on one question for > 60–90 seconds, skip and return.
- Aim ~1 minute per question on average.
- Final check (2 minutes)
- Check spelling and word limits (ONE WORD / NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS).
- Answer every question (guess if necessary—no penalty).
IELTS Reading Practice
Use the timer, read the passage, answer questions, then click Check Answers. (You can replace the passage text and the answer key easily.)
Reading Passage
PassageA This is a sample IELTS-style reading passage. Replace this text with your real passage (Passage 1 / Passage 2 / Passage 3).
B Write short paragraphs and keep the section labels (A, B, C…) if you use headings or matching information tasks.
C IELTS questions often require scanning for keywords, then verifying meaning using the sentences around the match.
D When you add the real passage, update the answer key in the script below (search for ANSWER_KEY).
Tip: Encourage students to underline keywords in questions first, then scan the passage.
Questions
Auto-checkQ1. True / False / Not Given
The passage clearly states that this passage is only a sample.
Q2. Yes / No / Not Given (Writer’s opinion)
The writer believes scanning is more important than reading carefully.
Q3. Multiple choice
What is the main purpose of paragraph D?
Q4. Summary completion (ONE WORD)
IELTS questions often require scanning for ______ and then verifying meaning.
Q5. Matching headings
Select the best heading for paragraph C.
Choose a section
Click a card to open that activity.
Passage 1
Practice scanning, locating keywords, and answering IELTS-style questions.
Open Passage 1Passage 2
Improve speed + accuracy with timed reading and careful verification.
Open Passage 2Passage 3
Advanced reading practice: paraphrases, headings, and summary completion.
Open Passage 3Speaking
Practice describing pictures and answering questions with fluency and confidence.
Open SpeakingListening
Listen to scripts, follow conversations, and answer comprehension questions.
Open Listening