How can I get 8.5 in IELTS Reading test?

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    Answered by

    Ranjeeta Grag

    3 weeks ago

    To get 8.5 in IELTS Reading, you need to read fast and answer correct. Try to get most answers right. To get 8.5 band score in IELTS Reading, you should:

    • Practice past papers many times.
    • Understand main ideas, details, and important info.
    • Learn new vocabulary and read many texts. Check IELTS Vocabulary Words with Meanings.
    • Use skimming and scanning to find answers quick.
    • Use your time smartly in the test.
    • Look at your mistakes and try to improve.

    If you do all these, you can try to get 8.5 band score in IELTS Reading.

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    Answered by

    Atul Harsha

    8 months ago

    To achieve an 8.5 in IELTS Reading, applicants will have to focus on their accuracy and speed. They would need to answer almost all the questions on the IELTS Reading module correctly. To aim for 8.5 band score on IELTS Reading test, applicants should aim for:

    • Regularly practice with past papers
    • Focus on understanding main ideas, supporting details, and specific information.
    • Improve vocabulary and reading speed by reading diverse texts. Check IELTS Vocabulary Words with Meanings
    • Effectively learn to skim and scan techniques to locate answers quickly.
    • Time management is crucial.
    • Finally, analyze your mistakes to identify areas for improv
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