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Looking for some tips to get a high band score in the IELTS Academic Reading exam? If so, then you\u2019re in the right place! <\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at what the IELTS exam is, how many sections are in the reading exam, the types of questions you\u2019ll find, and some top tips to make sure you pass with a high band score.<\/p>\n

IELTS Academic and IELTS General Reading Exam Differences<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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There are two types of IELTS exams: IELTS Academic, and IELTS General. The styles of questions are the same for both papers; the only difference is the types of texts you will be given.<\/p>\n

The Academic paper has three long academic-style texts which are often taken from newspapers, books and journals.<\/p>\n

The General paper has texts which are usually taken from more general every-day sources, such as flyers, documents or manuals<\/strong><\/span><\/em>, and will usually vary in size.<\/p>\n

Read more about the differences between the two exams in this blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How many sections are in the IELTS reading section?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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There are three sections in the IELTS reading exam. You\u2019ll be given 60 minutes to answer 40 questions, so it\u2019s best to dedicate 20 minutes to each text.<\/p>\n

There are 11 types of questions in total. The table below explains what they are.<\/p>\n

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Find out more about these sections<\/a> and practise different question types<\/a> for free on the official IELTS website.<\/p>\n

How is the IELTS Reading section scored?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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To know how many correct answers you need in the IELTS Reading exam, take a look at the table below. Remember that there are 40 questions in total.<\/p>\n

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How to get top marks and pass the IELTS Reading section<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Be sure to follow these tips to get the best score in your IELTS reading exam!<\/p>\n