A question-first way of reading that fits inside the 60-minute limit.
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Put the steps of a good reading routine in the right order.
Drag the steps into the correct question-led reading sequence.
Three passages, forty questions, sixty minutes: why reading every line first runs you out of time.
The IELTS Reading exam forces you to complete 3 passages and 40 questions in just 60 minutes. That leaves you with roughly 1.5 minutes per question. If you read a 900-word academic text deeply before even looking at the tasks, you are guaranteeing a time crunch.
Where your reading time leaks away.
Where your 60 minutes really go when you read without a strategy.
Reading everything first versus reading question-first, side by side.
Feels safe, but wastes time.
Read only where the answer lives.
Fill in the key terms of the reading routine against the clock.
To succeed in the IELTS reading test under strict time pressure, you must develop rapid scanning techniques. Instead of reading every single word, train your eyes to look for specific such as names, dates, and capitalized terms. When tackling a three-minute drill, your first step is to identify and underline the in the question itself. Next, glide your pen down the text to quickly locate these terms or their in the passage. Do not get stuck on unfamiliar ; use the surrounding context to grasp the general idea and keep moving. Remember that the answers for many question types, like Multiple Choice, will appear in order throughout the text. By practicing these timed drills daily, you will significantly increase your reading and avoid losing points to incomplete sections.
Think back to your last practice test and find where your time went.
Identify the primary source of your time pressure.
Analyze what was missing in your initial strategy.
Set a clear, actionable goal for your next reading sprint.