DO
Watch the Time
Remember you only have 60 min. to answer questions and transfer answers to your Answer Sheet. Read Instructions Carefully Do exactly what you are asked to do. Don't assume anything. Pay Attention to Examples
They are there for a reason and often provide valuable information
Use the Glossary
If one is provided, it is there to help you understand unfamiliar words.
Read Questions First When possible read the questions before the text to get an idea of what you are looking for.
Keep Word Limits
If you are asked to answer with,
‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS,’
use 3 or LESS words to answer.
Watch Your Spelling
When copying words from the text double check the spelling. Don't lose points for misspelling.
Watch Your Grammar
Some short answers require you to write sentences. Remember that grammar does count.
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DONT
Waste Time
Many questions ask you to locate or check details in the text. Learn to skim and scan texts effectively.
Return to beginning For most questions answers will come in the order of the info of the text.
Forget Questions can come before the reading passage as well as after.
Get too Anxious
If you cannot answer questions,
leave them. You can always come back.
Try to understand Every Word Don't waste time trying to figure out individual words, look at the question as a whole.
Forget the Answer Sheet
If you have been writing answers on the test, you must transfer your answers to the Answer Sheet.
Write more than Needed
Even if you have the correct word in the answer it will be counted wrong if only one word is needed.
Panic
Learn to apply these Ielts tips and you will do just fine!
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