The Reading section of the IELTS syllabus is designed to assess your ability to comprehend and analyze written texts. The Academic module includes three long passages extracted from books, journals, or newspapers, with a total of 40 questions. These questions test skills like skimming, scanning, understanding main ideas, and drawing inferences. The General Training module focuses on everyday contexts such as advertisements, workplace communications, or public notices.

To prepare, practice reading a variety of materials, such as academic journals, opinion articles, and instructional guides. Learn to identify keywords quickly and match them with questions. Developing speed-reading techniques can save valuable time during the test. Familiarize yourself with question types like True/False/Not Given, matching headings, and completing sentences. By practicing consistently, you’ll master this essential component of the IELTS exam syllabus.

<p data-start="1232" data-end="1445">It is recommended to take <strong data-start="1265" data-end="1317">at least 10-15 full IELTS reading practice tests before your exam. This helps build <strong data-start="1353" data-end="1371">exam endurance and familiarizes you with different passage types and question formats.