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The IELTS Reading Academic module comprises three passages with a total length of approximately 2,500 words. These passages resemble articles you might encounter in general interest magazines covering serious topics such as Nature or The Economist. To complete the module, you have 60 minutes to read the three passages and answer 40 questions. Since the passages vary in length and the number of questions differs after each one, effective time management is crucial in IELTS Reading.

Overview of IELTS Reading:

The three passages in the IELTS Reading module cover a range of academic subjects, which could include ancient history, astronomy, advertising techniques, and more. Following each passage, there are 11 to 15 questions, and you can read and answer the questions simultaneously. The questions come in multiple-choice, matching, True/False/Not given, Sentence completion, or summary completion formats. Write your answers in pencil on the provided answer sheet, and you may also make notes on the question sheet.

Scoring in IELTS Reading:

A human examiner scores your answers, awarding one point for each correct answer, leading to a raw score out of 40. The raw score is then converted into a band score ranging from 0 to 9.

Exam Techniques for IELTS Reading:

1. Skim-read quickly to grasp the main idea of each passage and paragraph. Avoid reading all supporting details and ignore unfamiliar words at this stage.

2. Identify key words by scanning the passage and questions for known terms like names of people, places, and dates.

3. Identify paraphrases by seeking similarities between what the passage states and what the question asks.

4. Manage time effectively by starting with the easiest questions first and spending no more than 60 seconds on each question before moving on. 5. Expand your vocabulary, especially academic words, to tackle the academic module of IELTS Reading with greater ease. The academic word list is a valuable resource to enhance your vocabulary.