The Reading section in the IELTS exam pattern contains 40 questions designed to test comprehension and critical reading skills.

For the Academic module, candidates read three long passages with questions like True/False/Not Given, matching headings, and sentence completion. These passages often include graphs or diagrams, requiring analytical skills. For the General Training module, texts are shorter and derived from everyday materials such as advertisements or workplace manuals, with similar question types.

To prepare, practice skimming and scanning techniques to locate answers quickly. Focus on understanding the main ideas, specific details, and the author’s tone. Managing your time effectively is crucial since the section lasts only 60 minutes.

Familiarizing yourself with the question formats and practicing with diverse reading materials can help you excel in this part of the IELTS exam pattern.

This is really helpful, tunnel rush. For the Academic module, I found it useful to focus on understanding the key details in graphs and diagrams.