Ten Tips for Success in the IELTS Exam1. Don’t try to read the texts in the reading paper in depth. Even if you are a native speaker, it would be extremely difficult to read 3 texts in detail and then answer the questions in an hour. You should start with the questions and then go to the relevant part of the text and read only that part in detail. Then move on to the next question and do the same.
2. Don’t forget to transfer your answers in the reading paper. You will not be given extra time to do this and if you forget then your score for the reading paper will be 0.
3. Be careful when you transfer your answers that you transfer them to the right place. It is easy to transfer them incorrectly if you miss a question and you could lose a lot of points by doing this.
4. Read the instructions carefully! If the question requires a YES, NO or NOT GIVEN answer, make sure that you write the answer fully. Y, N or NG is not acceptable.
5. In the writing paper, make sure you plan your answer before you begin to write it. This will help you organise your thoughts and will give you a better chance of getting a high score.
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