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9 months agoContributor-Level 6
To prepare for a competitive exam like MAT, it is never enough to study from the course books only. Given that, the nature of questions is vastly varied across Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude, English and Logical Reasoning, it is but necessary to refer to secondary reading and extra study material. Referring to extra question banks and practicing additional MAT sample questions is always beneficial.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
The IELTS reading section can be challenging for many test-takers due to time constraints and the complexity of the texts. Effective skimming and scanning techniques are crucial, as is a strong vocabulary. Regular practice with various question types, along with learning how to manage your time efficiently, are key to improving your score and tackling the difficulty level of the IELTS reading test.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
To improve your score in IELTS reading. Here's what you should do:
- Apply the techniques, such as word chunking, minimizing rereading, and skimming and scanning.
- Work on expanding your vocabulary.
- Familiarize yourself with various text types.
- Practice consistently
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
To improve the IELTS reading, one can follow the below mentioned startegies:
Word Chunking: Instead of reading each word individually, practice reading three to five words at a time to improve speed and comprehension.
Minimize Rereading: Avoid backtracking by using your finger to guide you through sentences, training your mind to absorb information quickly.
Skimming and Scanning: Skim passages to grasp the main points, focusing on titles, questions, and nouns to understand the subject matter and organization.
Vocabulary Improvement: Expand your vocabulary by reading diverse sources like news articles and noting unfamiliar words.
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9 months agoBeginner-Level 5
The confusing one is True/False/Not Given. Many students make mistakes there. You also get Matching Headings where you give title to paragraphs. You must learn to skim (read fast) because text is very long.
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9 months agoBeginner-Level 5
As of 2025, the IELTS Reading Test format remains consistent with previous years, designed to assess a range of reading skills, including skimming, understanding logical arguments, and recognizing writers' opinions, attitudes, and purposes.
Test Structure:
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of Questions: 40
- Sections: 3
IELTS Academic Reading:
- Content: Three long passages sourced from books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and online resources, written for a non-specialist audience. Topics are of general interest to students at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.
- Question Types: Multiple choice, identifying information (True/False/Not Given), i
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
You must answer 30-32 questions correctly to score 7 band on the IELTS reading section. The 40 questions on the IELTS Reading test are meant to evaluate a variety of reading abilities. They include skimming, understanding logical arguments, reading for gist, reading for major ideas, reading for detail, reading for brevity, and identifying the perspectives, attitudes, and purposes of writers.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, you cannot use a dictionary or any other books or notes during the TOEFL Reading section. You need to understand the passage by yourself and use context clues to answer questions. These FAQs help you know about the Reading section and give simple tips to do well.
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