IELTS Reading Overview
In today's lesson, we will explore the main parts of IELTS Reading.
1. What Is IELTS Reading?
IELTS Reading gives you 3 passages and 40 questions. You have 60 minutes to read and find answers to the questions.
- Texts come from books, ads, journals and even magazines
- Topics range from science to history to education
🎯 Your goal: Understand the main ideas, opinions and details.
Make sure to stay focused during the exam
💥 2. Structure at a Glance
| Section | Type | Text Length | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passage 1 | Simple & factual | ~700 words | Everyday topics |
| Passage 2 | Moderate | ~800 words | Work or education |
| Passage 3 | Difficult & abstract | ~900 words | Academic ideas |
P.s: Difficulty increases gradually. So warm up with Passage 1 and keep going.
Mini Challenge
“You have 15 minutes for Passage 1. How would you divide your time between reading and answering?”
3. Scoring System
You’ll answer 40 questions, each worth one mark. Your total converts to a Band Score (1–9).
| Raw Score | Band Score |
|---|---|
| 40 | 9.0 |
| 37–38 | 8.5 |
| 35–36 | 8.0 |
| 30–32 | 7.0 |
| 23–26 | 6.0 |
🎯 Aim for 30+ correct answers to hit Band 7. That’s the golden zone for most universities!
🌿 You Did It!
Congratulations, you’ve completed Lesson 1 of Summage Academy’s IELTS Reading course.
Next up:
Lesson 2: Matching Headings Masterclass