IELTS : Reading part 2 (Academic Training)

Part 2 of the academic reading test will follow a similar pattern to the general training. You will read a large text (800- 1000 words), followed by questions 14 – 26.

The text will be taken from an academic journal, magazine or website and will be more difficult than the general texts.

Try practicing reading with your English teacher on Skype. In a Skype lesson you can ask the teacher to test you on your reading skills. Having a conversation about the text can be a good way to check your understanding and make sure you have comprehended correctly. Your English teacher will be able to explain which areas of the text you need to focus on and which areas to skim.

Tips!

1) Quickly read the text once to get the general meaning

2) Make some notes on the key meaning of the text

3) Skim the questions so you know what to look out for in the text

4) If you find you are stuck on a question – always do the easiest questions first

Try these practice test for Reading part 2 (academic training)

Click here >> READING PASSAGE 2 (academic training)

Click here >> READING PASSAGE 2.1 (academic training)

Click here >> READING PASSAGE 2.2 (academic training)

Video : 3 reading strategies 

IELTS : Reading part 2 (General Training)

Part 2 will consist of 2 pieces of writing, followed by questions 15 – 28.

You will need to spend no longer than 20 minutes on this section to manage your time effectively.

It is important to realise how little time you will have for the 3 parts of the exam. With only 20 minutes for each part, you have less than 2 minutes to answer each question.

Tips!

• Read through the text carefully so you don’t need to read again
• Skim the questions first so you know what to look out for in the text
• Leave questions you find difficult to the end so you have time to do as many as possible
• Practice often these styles of questions
• Practice the reading with your teacher with IELTS lessons by Skype

Check out these questions and answers for part 2.

Click here >> IELTS READING part 2 General Training

Videos : Tips and tricks for part 2