IELTS Reading PDF
A complete preparation guide for both Academic and General Training Reading. 48 pages covering all 14 question types, skimming and scanning, paraphrase recognition, time management, two full practice passages, and a four-week study plan.
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What This Guide Covers
All 14 Question Types
Clear explanations and tactics for every question type that appears in IELTS Reading.
Academic & General Training
Dedicated chapters for both test versions, covering source material and difficulty progression.
Skimming, Scanning & Inference
The three reading modes explained, plus how to recognise paraphrase and read between the lines.
The 20-20-15-5 Framework
A per-passage time management strategy for the sixty-minute, forty-question test.
Two Full Practice Passages
One Academic and one General Training passage, each with questions and a worked answer walk-through.
Band Descriptors Decoded
What separates Band 5 from Band 9 readers, so you can self-assess and target your next band.
What's Inside
Foundations
Understand what IELTS Reading actually tests, how Academic and General Training differ, and how the band score is calculated.
- Introduction to IELTS Reading
- Academic Reading in Detail
- General Training Reading in Detail
- The Fourteen Question Types
Skills & Strategy
Build the core reading skills and exam technique that lift your score independently of vocabulary size.
- Core Reading Skills
- Time Management & Test Strategy
- Vocabulary & Paraphrase
- Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Practice & Plan
Apply what you have learned to real passages, then follow a structured plan to your target band.
- Band Descriptors Decoded
- Practice Passage: Academic
- Practice Passage: General Training
- Four-Week Study Plan
All 14 Question Types, Explained
Every question type that can appear in IELTS Reading gets its own strategy, with worked examples and common pitfalls.
The 20-20-15-5 Time Management Framework
The Sixty-Minute Reality
Forty questions, sixty minutes, no extra transfer time. Reading is the most time-pressured module in the exam.
Per-Passage Pacing
A repeatable rhythm for each passage: skim for structure, scan for keywords, then intensive-read only what matters.
Skip-and-Return Discipline
Never spend more than three minutes on one question. Mark it, move on, and return if time allows.
The Twelve Mistakes That Cost the Most Marks
The PDF diagnoses the errors that repeatedly cost candidates marks, and shows exactly how to fix each one.
Who Should Download This PDF?
IELTS Candidates
Academic and General Training candidates preparing for the Reading module.
Band 6 → Band 7 Learners
Test-takers with a solid vocabulary base who need sharper strategy and time management.
Teachers & Self-Study Learners
IELTS instructors and independent learners who want a structured, exam-realistic reference.
Four-Week Study Plan: Band 6 to Band 7
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Week 1: Diagnostic and Foundation
Take one full timed practice test, audit every wrong answer, and identify your two biggest weaknesses.
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Week 2: Skill Building
Focused daily drills on your two priority weaknesses, interleaved with reading on question types, core skills, and time management.
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Week 3: Full Practice
Three full timed practice tests on alternate days, each followed by a detailed audit and remediation session.
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Week 4: Rehearsal and Taper
A final practice test, review of priority weaknesses, a half-length rehearsal, a full rest day, and then test day.
Starting from Band 5? The guide shows how to extend the plan to six weeks. Targeting Band 8 from Band 7? It shows how to compress it to three.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this PDF free?
Yes. The IELTS Reading PDF is available as a free educational resource from TypoGrammar.
How many pages does the guide contain?
The PDF contains 48 pages covering strategy, skills, practice passages, and a study plan for IELTS Reading.
Does it cover both Academic and General Training?
Yes. Separate chapters explain the Academic Reading module and the General Training Reading module, including how their source material and difficulty progression differ.
Does the PDF include practice passages?
Yes. It includes one full Academic practice passage and one full General Training practice passage, each with questions, a detailed answer walk-through, and a scoring guide.
What question types are covered?
All 14 IELTS Reading question types are covered, including Multiple Choice, True/False/Not Given, Yes/No/Not Given, Matching Headings, Matching Information, Matching Features, Sentence Completion, Summary Completion, Diagram Labelling, and Short-Answer Questions.
Is there a study plan included?
Yes. The final chapter provides a four-week study plan designed to take a Band 6 reader to Band 7, with guidance on adjusting the plan for lower or higher starting bands.
What band score is this guide aimed at?
The guide is written for test-takers aiming for Band 6.5 and above, with detailed band descriptors from Band 5 through Band 9 so you can self-assess your current level.
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